Alcalá De La Selva combines a townscape shaped by the Middle Ages and historic buildings with several hiking options. The Humilladero shrine, the Santuario Virgen de la Vega and the castle each offer a different historical perspective. There are also different types of trails, from an easy ascent to a multi-day circular hike. When planning your stay, you can weigh up whether architectural history or hiking should shape your visit.

A townscape above the valley

The town’s medieval character is reflected in the staggered arrangement of manor houses above the valley. Their layout makes the relationship with the valley part of the town’s character. The houses are therefore interesting not only as individual historic buildings, but also for the way they are arranged together in space. If you are interested in Alcalá De La Selva for its townscape, you will find a clear connection here between the buildings and their setting.

Buildings with different historical perspectives

The Humilladero shrine is considered almost unique in Alcalá De La Selva; comparable buildings are very rare on the Iberian Peninsula. Miguel Palomar built it in 1628. The Santuario Virgen de la Vega dates from the Baroque period of the 18th century: master builder Juan Escuder constructed it in 1751, and its vaults are decorated with murals.

Alcalá De La Selva Castle was originally built as a Muslim fortress. The town’s history therefore encompasses buildings with different historical associations: an almost unique Humilladero shrine, a Baroque sanctuary with painted vaults, and a castle with origins as a Muslim fortress.

Hiking trails by route type and length

Downloadable maps and GPS tracks are available for local hiking and mountain biking routes; these routes are not signposted on the ground. Download the materials you need before setting out and check that they are available. Because the trails are not marked, it is especially important to plan how you will navigate them.

The Calvario is considered an easy ascent that is not particularly strenuous. As trail conditions can vary, check current conditions before setting out.

Another easy route near Alcalá De La Selva, suitable for families, follows the river and crosses it via a stone crossing. The route is defined by the river and the crossing.

The PR-TE 29 Sierra de Gúdar is listed as an Aragonese tourist hiking trail and forms a multi-day circular route around the Sierra de Gúdar. When choosing a hike, you can therefore weigh up different options: an easy ascent, a riverside route with a stone crossing, and a multi-day circular trail. These trail types address different planning needs, so you need not treat them as the same kind of excursion.

Tailor your stay to suit you

When it comes to hiking, it is also worth distinguishing between the local trails and the multi-day circular route around the Sierra de Gúdar. This way, you can focus your search for hotels in Alcalá De La Selva on the reason for your trip that matters most to you, then check the details of the available options.

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