El Salvador Tower
45 minNo problem with stairsAll year round
Visit · 45 min · €3, €2.50 for ages 7 to 17 · UNESCO Mudéjar tower with a climb to the belfry
From €3
How to do it
From Zaragoza170 km · A-23
From ValenciaAbout 1 h 45
Minimum time1 day
DinópolisFrom €27
What to do
What to do in Teruel, a Mudéjar City
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Mausoleum of the Lovers and San Pedro
1 hEveryoneAll year round, every day
Guided visit · 1 h · €10 full, €9 without the tower · Under-7s free · Family visits at weekends
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Dinópolis Teruel
6 h 30Families with children from 4 years oldMarked days on the calendar; in 2026, until 30 December
Dinosaur park · Full day · From €34 adults and €27 children aged 4 to 11 · Under-4s free · Open on calendar days
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Days and weekends already planned out, with how to get between each stop and who to book with.
Getaways from Teruel
Plan the trip
Teruel, a Mudéjar City, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Teruel, a Mudéjar City
All year for the city. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant; in summer Dinópolis opens more days. In winter it is properly cold, but the towers and the cathedral can be seen just the same. In July, the Vaquilla del Ángel fills the city and the Lovers close on its big days.
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How you travel
Teruel, a Mudéjar City your way
Choose how you're travelling and we'll tell you where to stay, how to get around, where to eat and which services you'll need. We only show the ways of travelling that make sense here.
By car, parked and on foot
Teruel is on the A-23, the Mudéjar motorway between Zaragoza and Valencia. The centre is covered on foot: the car, parked at the weekend without ORA, is only needed again for Dinópolis or to continue to Albarracín.
70–130 €per person per day, approximate
- Where to sleepParador de Teruel, with parking…
- Getting aroundAlbarracín
- Where to eatMesón El Óvalo, open on…
- ServicesTourist office on Plaza de…
Where to sleep
- Parador de Teruel, with parking and a pool, 2.5 km away
- El Mudayyan or Torico Plaza, in the centre
Getting around
- Three municipal car parks in the historic centre
- Dinópolis, on the outskirts, with its own car park
- Albarracín, 40 minutes away
Where to eat
- Mesón El Óvalo, open on Sunday at lunchtime
- Yain, €30 menu at the weekend
Services
- Tourist office on Plaza de los Amantes
By train, with the centre ten minutes away
Teruel is one of the few cities in the area that is easy to reach without a car: the Renfe train links it with Zaragoza and Valencia, and the station is at the foot of the Escalinata. From there, the whole old town is on foot. For Dinópolis, on the outskirts, you need a taxi or the city bus: ask at the tourist office.
65–120 €per person per day, approximate
- Where to sleepEl Mudayyan, next to El…
- Getting aroundTrain station at the foot…
- Where to eatYain, on Plaza de la…
- ServicesTourist office on Plaza de…
Where to sleep
- El Mudayyan, next to El Salvador, ten minutes from the station
- Torico Plaza, next to Plaza del Torico
Getting around
- Train station at the foot of the Escalinata
- Bus station next to the old town
- The whole historic centre, on foot
Where to eat
- Yain, on Plaza de la Judería
- Mesón El Óvalo, at the foot of the Escalinata
Services
- Tourist office on Plaza de los Amantes
- Train times at renfe.com; buses, 978 610 789
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Who you're with
Teruel, a Mudéjar City for whoever you're with
A trip with a toddler is not the same as one with a teenager. Pick yours to see what works and what to bear in mind.
Dinosaurs, mummies and towers to climb
Teruel has a clear plan with children: Dinópolis one day and the city, which is small and done on foot, another.
- What works bestDinópolis: dinosaur museum, simulator and…
- Where to sleepParador, with garden, pool and…
- Where to eatInside Dinópolis there are four…
- Bear in mindDinópolis opens only on the…
What works best
- Dinópolis: dinosaur museum, simulator and 3D cinema; under-4s free
- The family visit to the Lovers, at the weekend, for children aged 6 to 12
- The climb up the El Salvador tower; under-7s free
- The walk along the Escalinata and Plaza del Torico
Where to sleep
- Parador, with garden, pool and playground
- El Mudayyan, with family rooms for four
Where to eat
- Inside Dinópolis there are four restaurants; outside food is not allowed in
- Mesón El Óvalo, on Sunday at lunchtime
Bear in mind
- Dinópolis opens only on the days of its calendar
- The El Salvador tower has a lot of stairs
What to do as a family
A love legend and two towers from the inside
With teenagers, what works is whatever has a story to tell or a height to climb.
- What works bestThe full visit to the…
- Where to sleepA hotel in the centre…
- Where to eatTapas at Mesón El Óvalo
- Bear in mindThe reduced rate at El…
What works best
- The full visit to the Lovers, with the tower and the ándito of San Pedro
- The El Salvador tower, climbing between its two towers
- Dinópolis, with a 4D simulator and 3D cinema
Where to sleep
- A hotel in the centre, so they can get around on foot
Where to eat
- Tapas at Mesón El Óvalo
Bear in mind
- The reduced rate at El Salvador covers ages 7 to 17
- At Dinópolis they pay the adult price from age 12
What to do with teenagers
Where to stay
Where to stay if you're drivingwithout a car
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Hotel El Mudayyan
Why we like it: Small three-star hotel in the historic centre, next to El Salvador: 28 rooms in Mudéjar or Modernista style, family rooms for four and a medieval passage in the basement.
Hotel Torico Plaza
Why we like it: Three-star hotel on Calle Yagüe de Salas, next to Plaza del Torico, with buffet breakfast.
© ParadoresHotelParador de Teruel
Why we like it: Mudéjar-inspired small palace 2.5 km from the centre, with garden, outdoor pool, tennis, playground and electric charging. Four stars.
Services for this trip
Areas, for any way of travelling
| Area | Who it's for | Average night |
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| Historic centre | Small hotels, everything on foot | |
| Outskirts | Parador and Dinópolis, by car |
Where to eat
Where to eat in Teruel, a Mudéjar City
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Restaurante Yain
What to order: one of its cod dishes, the house speciality, and let them pair wines by the glass for you
Mesón El Óvalo
What to order: the Teruel D.O. ham platter with Samper de Calanda cheese and the half shoulder of ternasco lamb with panadera potatoes
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Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Start at El Salvador
It opens at 11:00 and from the top you understand the city.
- 2Buy the Lovers with a time slot
Tickets go by slots and on long weekends they sell out.
- 3Check the Dinópolis calendar
On the days it does not list, it is closed.
Teruel is a small capital on a hill, with the Turia at its foot and a centre you can cover entirely on foot in a day. What sets it apart are its Mudéjar towers of brick and green and white ceramic, a World Heritage Site since 1986, the painted ceiling of its cathedral and the legend of the Lovers, which has its own mausoleum. On the outskirts is Dinópolis, the dinosaur park that turns the city into a family plan.
How do you get to Teruel from Valencia or Zaragoza?
By car, along the A-23, the Mudéjar motorway. From Zaragoza it is about 170 km, around an hour and three-quarters. From Valencia, about 145 km via Sagunto, a little over an hour and a half; from Castellón, you go down to Sagunto and take the same motorway, about two hours.
By train, Renfe links Teruel with Zaragoza and Valencia. The station is at the foot of the Stairway: in ten minutes you walk up to the centre. It is one of the few Sunday outings in this area that can be done without a car, except Dinópolis, which is on the outskirts.
Where do you park?
The historic centre has three municipal car parks. On the street, the ORA pay-and-display only operates on working days, Monday to Friday: at weekends parking in the regulated zone is free. Dinópolis has its own car park in the Los Planos industrial estate.
What is there to see in Teruel in a day?
- The El Salvador tower. You climb up inside, between its two towers, to the bells. €3; opens at 11:00.
- The Mausoleum of the Lovers and San Pedro. The alabaster tombs, the Mudéjar cloister and, on the €10 full visit, the tower and the walkway. Open every day.
- The cathedral, for its painted Mudéjar ceiling from around 1300.
- The Stairway, San Martín and the Torico, free, whenever you like.
With that you have a full day. If you are going with children, swap the afternoon for Dinópolis, or give it a whole day: its ticket office closes at 15:00.
How much time do you need?
For the city, a day. With children and Dinópolis, two: one for the park and another for the city. Teruel also combines with Albarracín, 40 minutes away, for a full weekend.
When should you go?
All year. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant. In summer Dinópolis opens more days and the province's other sites do too; in winter the park only opens on the days in its calendar and it is properly cold, but the towers, the Lovers and the cathedral can be seen just the same. In July the Vaquilla del Ángel festival fills the city, and the Mausoleum closes on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of that festival.
Where do you eat on Sunday?
The Mesón El Óvalo, at the foot of the Stairway, is open on Sunday at lunchtime with Teruel ham, migas and shoulder of ternasco lamb. Yain, next to the Lovers, serves a €30 menu at weekends, with its cod dishes and more than 200 wines by the glass; book, because it is small. At Dinópolis there are four restaurants inside, and you cannot bring in outside food.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Teruel in a day?
The El Salvador tower, the Mausoleum of the Lovers with San Pedro, the cathedral and the walk from the Stairway to the Torico.
How much does it cost to see the Lovers of Teruel?
€10 for the full visit with tower and walkway; €9 without them. Under-7s, free.
How much does Dinópolis cost?
From €34 for adults and €27 for children aged 4 to 11; under-4s, free.
Can you go to Teruel by train?
Yes, from Zaragoza and Valencia. The station is at the foot of the Stairway, ten minutes from the centre.
Do you pay for parking on Sunday?
The ORA only operates Monday to Friday on working days.
Is Dinópolis open in winter?
Only on the days in its calendar; in 2026, until 30 December.