What to do · Valderrobres and the Matarraña
Stone bridge and old town
Information
- Price
- On your own · free
- Duration
- 1 h
- Who it's for
- Everyone
- With a dog
- On a lead, through the streets
The classic way into Valderrobres is by the stone bridge over the Matarraña, which leads to the San Roque gateway in the wall. On the other side you climb through Plaza de España, with the Town Hall, and up steep streets to the castle and the church.
What you will see
The stone bridge. It is medieval, with four arches, very solid and with wedge-shaped cutwaters against floods and logs. Its construction went together with that of the walls, which Archbishop García Fernández de Heredia asked King John I for around 1390; it would be finished in the early 15th century. In the 16th century the Town Hall was built against its last stretch, which changed the end of the bridge by joining it to the square.
The San Roque gateway. The bridge passes through the old main gate of the walled enclosure, dedicated in the late 16th century to St Roch, patron of the town and protector against epidemics. It is one of the best-preserved gateways. The wall had seven exits, each facing a neighbouring town; the Vergós one led to Torre del Compte.
The Town Hall. It is inspired by the one in Alcañiz, with a loggia for trade. It was finished in 1599, the date on the coat of arms on the facade, the first in Valderrobres with two griffins beside the oak. In 1847 an allegory with the motto "peace, union and liberty" was painted on the facade, and it can still be read. In 1929 it was reproduced in the Pueblo Español in Barcelona.
On your own or with a guide
The walk on your own is free: allow an hour at an easy pace. The Fundación Valderrobres Patrimonial also runs a one-hour guided walk of the old town; in November 2026 it leaves at 12:30 almost every day. For the interior, see the castle and church and the camera obscura, in a tower of the wall. The regional tourist office gives information on the whole Matarraña.
Where to park
The car park beside the river, on Calle Elvira Hidalgo, is free. The rest of the blue zone is paid from November to May on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
If you have time to spare, Pena reservoir is about 5 km away and El Salt, a waterfall on the River Tastavins, 7 km.
Frequently asked questions
Is the car park beside the river free?
Yes, the one on Calle Elvira Hidalgo beside the river is not a blue zone.
Are there slopes?
Yes, especially on the climb to the castle.
How long does the guided walk of the old town last?
One hour.
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