The medieval village and Collegiate Church rise above the Vero River Canyon, a unique enclave of wild beauty where time seems to stand still as you wander its narrow streets, pass through the Collegiate’s wall, and hear ancient legends of maidens and Moorish kings…

Declared a Historic-Artistic Site, this village offers the chance to relive the medieval past as you walk through its most emblematic streets and corners. For example, the Gothic gate that gives access to the old village or the Main Square, a porticoed square where each house has a unique architectural solution.

Continuing the route through the streets, at the top stands the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor, built where the former Moorish fortress once stood and which is still partially preserved, including wall sections, towers, and gates… This monumental Collegiate Church has witnessed the passing of centuries and the various architectural styles they left behind. Of the early Romanesque period, only the atrium decorated with historiated capitals remains.

Later, in the 14th century, the Gothic cloister was built, using the former Romanesque arches. The current church—Collegiate—was built in the Gothic-Renaissance style in the 16th century.

The remains of dams, mills and stone bridges, like the Villacantal bridge, also speak of Alquézar’s importance and heavy traffic. These constructions stand out for their scale and for how they blend into the landscape, and thanks to numerous marked trails, you can discover…