Albarracin

Albarracin is a historic mountain town built on a narrow rocky ridge surrounded by the Guadalaviar River. Its dramatic topography turns the river bend into a natural defensive moat almost encircling the settlement. The townscape is defined by stone and timber houses coated with pink and ochre plaster that reflects the changing light. Surrounding cliffs and the Sierra de Albarracin form a harsh yet harmonious natural frame. The medieval walls follow the crest of the hill, visually merging architecture with the rugged landscape.