Discover Novallas: Former Castillo, Cultural Heritage and Trails

Novallas tells its story through specific places. The former Castillo de Novallas was built by Muslims and handed over to the Knights Templar in the 12th century. Only the tower of the former Castillo de Novallas remains. For planning your own trip, architectural history, everyday culture, landscape and trail length can be considered as different points of focus.

Culture

In January 2016, the interpretation centre on the archaeological remains of the Tarazona y el Moncayo comarca was opened in Novallas's Ayuntamiento-castillo. The interpretation centre displays a replica of the Novallas bronze piece made by the Museo de Zaragoza. The Iglesia de la Asunción de la Virgen in Novallas developed from a Romanesque building into a Baroque structure. The interior of the church contains Baroque altarpieces from the 18th century dedicated to San Marcial and Santa Bárbara. The Romanesque apse of the Iglesia de la Asunción de la Virgen in Novallas features ashlar masonry and decorated columns.

The Casa de Novallas is an ethnographic museum where various objects from the region's traditional culture are collected and preserved. On display are an extensive collection of agricultural implements and an original collection of bird nests. Visits to the Casa de Novallas are arranged by prior telephone appointment.

Landscape

Novallas's heritage from the Muslim period includes an irrigation canal network supplying the town's orchards and the layout of its oldest area. The landscape around Novallas comprises cereal fields, olive and almond groves, poplar stands along the river, and orchards that recall the Andalusian era.

These topics appeal to different preferences: someone who appreciates details in buildings may weigh them differently from someone who primarily compares landscapes or trail lengths. The comparison criteria remain open and can follow individual interests.

Trails

The Senda de los Azudes is a 500-metre, low-barrier trail that runs along an irrigation canal. Route 16 from Malón to Vozmediano runs through the Río Queiles valley and passes through Novallas. On 1 May, Novallas hosts the La Escuernavacas hiking and cycling tour, with routes of 6, 8 and 12 kilometres. The different route lengths provide a clear basis for comparison when planning the day; the desired length can help structure your available time.

When searching for a holiday apartment in Novallas, you can compare travel dates, accommodation type and cancellation policies on the listing pages. This information helps you consider the desired period and type of stay separately, while the town's history and landscape remain separate criteria.

More local pages for planning your trip: Valareña, Alborge, Las Cuerlas, Cerveruela, Saragossa, La Muela, Pina De Ebro, Undués-Pintano

To the overarching travel overview: Saragossa.