The best road cycling routes around Cinctorres

It is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the region. It currently has 350 inhabitants. Its old town has been considered a good of cultural interest since 1982. All points of interest are centered around the square: the Church of the Purification, the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Cid, the Town Hall (with towers from the Templar era), the Portal of San Pablo, the house of Blinque, and the Matutano-Daudén palace. I recommend going to the tourist office and asking for the map with the basic route. It can be covered in 30 minutes to 2 hours. If you want more, the guided tour opens the doors of the buildings. Being at an altitude of 1,300m, it is easy to visit in summer. In winter, it is cold and access to these high parts of the Maestrazgo can be difficult.

Mirambel is a village integrated into the network of The Beautiful Villages of Spain. Currently, 110 residents officially live there. Beautiful village, extremely well-maintained (received the Europa Nostra Gold Medal in 1981 for its restoration efforts). Completely walled, some parts still visible. Enter through the portal of the Nuns to see the plaster latticework and wooden decorations. Points of interest: Mirambel Church, Casa Aliaga, Casa Castellot, Easy access with parking for cars at the entrance of the village from where you can start the visit to the village or the nearby PR route. It has a small supermarket in the very center where you can find local food and water. Restrictive opening hours (come equipped or check beforehand).

From this viewpoint, you get an idea of how people lived in this area in ancient times. The mountain slopes are full of handmade terraces that were formerly used for crops.

Cinctorres, in the Els Ports de Morella region, is a small town surrounded by mountains and ravines, notable for the Roca Roja and Roca Parda natural viewpoints from which vultures are easily spotted. Its town center preserves squares and manor houses, as well as the Church of San Pedro Apóstol and several chapels. The route to the Sellumbres ravine offers an ideal setting for cycling through pine and holm oak forests, with gentle slopes and quiet country roads. It's advisable to bring binoculars to enjoy the birds of prey in flight, and make time to visit the local museum, which displays fossils and artifacts from traditional life.

La Iglesuela del Cid is a town brimming with character, located in the heart of the Maestrazgo region of Teruel at an altitude of over 1,200 meters. Its historic center preserves a distinct medieval atmosphere with remains of walls, gateways, and stately mansions such as the Matutano-Daudén Palace, now an inn. Also noteworthy are the Church of the Purificación and the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Cid, both linked to the tradition of El Campeador. Cycling through its cobbled streets and surrounding countryside allows you to discover the dry-stone architecture typical of the area, with old huts and walls that still mark the landscape.

Cantavieja is a captivating destination that promises a unique combination of history, nature and culture in the heart of the province of Teruel.

Population of the Els Ports region, in the province of Castellón (Valencian Community). Its name probably comes from the gallows shape made by the Bergantes, Cantavieja and Caldés rivers. Its origin can be located in an Ibero-Romanesque population center discovered in 1876, and which the locals knew as "La Moleta dels Frares or Liborio". For the researchers it was an important Roman villa, and a good part of its wall is still standing in the entrance area of the town. Its cultural heritage includes the Virgen de la Consolación hermitage, the 18th-century parish church, built from the primitive 13th-century Gothic church, the aforementioned Moleta dels Frares, the Plaza Mayor and the 16th-century Osset-Miró palace. .

Cantavieja is another wonderful town belonging to the Teruel Maestrazgo that will encourage us to get lost in its ancient and beautiful streets and corners until we reach the town's castle. Without a doubt, the town of Cantavieja deserves to be listed among the 100 most beautiful towns in Spain.