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Our Village: Alacón

Boring into the hill on its northern face, nearly 500 wine cellars are carved into the rock. From the old walled enclosure, only one of the access arches and a semi-ruined medieval tower, popularly known as “La Torre Vieja“, remain.

At the highest point of the town is the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

However, what truly sets Alacón apart are the numerous levantine rock art shelters scattered throughout its territory, around Felio hill and Mortero ravine.

Additionally, Alacón is part of the Martín River Cultural Park, a spectacular area that blends the natural beauty of the Martín canyons with the invaluable rock paintings in its shelters, which have been declared a World Heritage Site.

The “Francisco Andreu” Paleontology Interpretation Center allows you to discover the paleontological richness of the area.

You can also visit the small museum of the old oil mill, which showcases the artisanal production of olive oil.

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The surroundings

Escucha Mining Museum

The Escucha Mining Museum is an actual coal mine, adapted to be visited by tourists. The oldest record of this mine dates back to the second half of the 19th century (1850), with many owners having held ownership of this mine, which is now a museum.

Visit the Old Town of Belchite

Many of the ruins still preserve the grandeur of the past, such as those of the Church of San Martín de Tours, the Clock Tower, and the Villa and San Roque arches. Experience it for yourself with the local guides through daytime or nighttime guided tours.

Dinópolis Valcaria

The Dinópolis Territory consists of a large central park in Teruel and five more centers in five towns of its province. It combines science and fun to let you experience the fascinating world of dinosaurs up close. Near Alacón, we have a branch in Ariño (Valcaria).

Ariño Baths

The Springs of Los Baños are located 2 km downstream from Ariño. Waters flow abundantly and naturally on both banks of the Martín River, in a narrowing that occurs in the river valley when it crosses the Sierra de Arcos, in an area of great natural and scenic value, right in the heart of the Martín River Cultural Park.

Sima de San Pedro

Between Oliete and Ariño, a few meters from the bed of the Martín River, this astonishing conical-shaped karstic pit opens, with a mouth close to 100 meters in diameter and a depth of 108 m down to the surface of the lake that occupies its bottom. Its dimensions and the verticality of its walls make the visit an exciting and unforgettable experience.

Crystal Caves

Located in Molinos, the cave is a complex network of small rooms connected by short galleries full of spectacular stalagmite and stalactite formations. These formations resemble curtains, columns, and waterfalls, but apart from rocks, this wonderful and awe-inspiring cavity houses a large amount of both fossil and living fauna.