Alquezar

Alquezar is in the Aragon region of Spain in the Huesca province.

Alquezar is an attractive Moorish village situated on the canyon of the Rio Vero in the Sierra de Guara national park. It is the main destination for anyone wishing to pusue outdoor activities in this stunning area. Canyoning, rock-climbing, abseiling and hiking are all popular activities. It is also a good base for visiting the limestone caves and pre-historic paintings which are so abundant in this area that it has been made a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Alquezar has lovely, narrow, arcaded lanes which wind up hill to the Moorish citadel set on a rocky outcrop with views down over the village and the river below. The citadel (castle) was built in the 8th century. Christians took the castle and village in the 11th century and built the Collegiate church of Santa Maria la Mayor in the 12th century. Only the cloister with carved capitals remains from this time and the current church is 16th century. This church is one of the most visited monuments in the Region.

Alquezar's main plaza is a lively one and there are some good terraced restaurants in the village.

Alquezar area

The nearby Vero River Cultural Park has examples of Rock Art.

From the village walk down into the gorge to see the 12th century Villacantal bridge.