A pretty part of eastern Aragón, bordered by Catalonia and Valencia, Matarraña is an idyllic destination for foodies, outdoorsy travellers and keen culture buffs. The verdant Matarraña River Basin is dotted with farms and heritage villages, overlooked by the towering limestone Puertos de Beceite mountains. Intimate and charming, the best places to stay in Matrraña are scattered between its picturesque towns, hills and valleys.
Valderrobres is the region’s commercial hub, perched on the banks of the Matarraña River. The town’s Gothic castle, the Church of Santa Maria and the Renaissance town hall will delight heritage enthusiasts, whilst the weekly market is the perfect chance to fill your bags with delicious local produce. Foodies will be particularly thrilled by Matarraña’s olive oil, cured ham, peaches and lamb. There’s also some fantastic wine produced in the area, and tours and tastings come highly recommended.
Those eager to soak up Matarraña’s natural beauty can follow walking routes between historic towns and villages, or embark upon challenging hikes in the craggy Puertos de Beceite mountains. La Via Verde, A dismantled railway track has been transformed into a fantastic 100km cycling route as part of Spain's network of 'via verde'; this one leads from Alcañiz towards the Mediterranean. Whether you’re dreaming of a bicycling holiday with friends or feasting on top-notch Aragonese produce at family-run restaurants, the best places to stay in Matarraña won’t disappoint!
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Matarraña (Cretas)
A lovely little hotel in a historic town. Traditional rooms blend the rustic and contemporary, with muted colour schemes, exposed brick work and modern bathrooms. Bar, library and authentic Spanish cuisine. A great choice from which to explore the historic towns and villages of the region.
Aragón
A charming hotel in a stunning location; mountain, river, valley, gorge. Fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding sierra. Rustic romantic rooms have wooden beams, stone walls, lots of natural light. Fabulous Peruvian dinners from terraces, huge pool, and very family friendly. Wow!
Aragón (Calaceite)
A fabulous little hotel set in an architectural landscape of poppy fields, olive groves, and vineyards. A traditional building with contemporary classic rooms and suites. Stone walls, wooden beams, clean white furnishings. Lovely garden and excellent little restaurant. Perfect for local exploring.
Matarraña (Monroyo)
A designer hotel in Mataranna hills. Ultra-modern rooms are slick with slate, sunken baths, terraces and fireplaces. Outstanding traditional cuisine. Stunning pool, gardens, library, bar and 'garage' area for reading or relaxing. An utterly sleek affair for a countryside weekend.
Aragón (Teruel)
Gorgeous country house hotel. Interiors feature antique furniture, contemporary Spanish art and stone walls. Over 200 acres of rose gardens, working farm, terrace, games room and large cellar. Superb farm-to-table menu. Secluded, peaceful and very pretty.
