Alcañiz and Aragón event weekends: what to do between sessions
MotorLand Aragón sits in the hills of Lower Aragón near Alcañiz, a castle town of olive groves and Templar history. Zaragoza is the nearest city base.
Events we cover in Alcañiz and Aragón
Arriving
Most visitors fly into Barcelona (2.5 hours by car) or Valencia (2.5 hours), or take the AVE to Zaragoza and drive 1 hour 20 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Alcañiz town | Hostales and apartments; book months ahead for MotoGP. |
| Mid-range | Caspe and the Matarraña villages | Rural houses 30 to 45 minutes away. |
| Splurge | Parador de Alcañiz | A castle hotel above the town. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Meseguer
- Mid-range: Hotel Ciudad de Alcañiz
- Splurge: Parador de Alcañiz
Tours
Full day · Family
Matarraña villages tour
Valderrobres and the stone villages called "little Tuscany".
Where to eat
With kids
- Dinópolis in Teruel, a dinosaur theme park, 1.5 hours away.
Rainy-day backups
- Alcañiz town hall and Lonja.
Free things to do
- Alcañiz castle and the underground passages tour (small fee).
Getting around
- You need a car. Public transport to MotorLand on race days is limited to organised buses from Alcañiz.