Sos Del Rey Católico: Castle, History and Trails

The historic ensemble of Sos Del Rey Católico was declared a “Conjunto Histórico-Artístico” in 1968. The castle of Sos Del Rey Católico is an irregularly laid-out fortification from the 12th century with a square keep.

The supplementary selection of towns includes Puebla De Alfindén, Cetina, Bujaraloz, Pintano, Pozuelo de Aragón, Cerveruela, Utebo and Novallas.

Culture and History

The Palacio de Sada is the birthplace of Fernando II of Aragón, known as Fernando el Católico, and houses the “Fernando II de Aragón” Interpretation Centre. The Iglesia de San Esteban is a 13th-century Romanesque church with a fortress-like appearance.

The Iglesia de San Martín de Tours was the chapel of the original castle, on whose grounds the Palacio de Sada was built. The medieval Lonja was built as a market and as a meeting place for the council of the villa.

The crypt of the Iglesia de San Esteban dates from 1056 and contains 14th-century Gothic murals. Seven gateways remain from the medieval walls of Sos Del Rey Católico.

Trails and Experiences

The tourist information office located in the Palacio de Sada offers a one-hour guided tour of the villa of Sos Del Rey Católico. It also offers walks through the most mysterious corners of Sos Del Rey Católico, featuring suspense, surprises and theatrical elements.

The Ruta de la Vaquilla comprises a total of twelve chairs distributed throughout the municipality at several filming locations from the film. In summer 1985, the film “La Vaquilla”, directed by Luis García Berlanga, was shot in Sos Del Rey Católico.

In March, the birth of King Fernando el Católico is celebrated in Sos Del Rey Católico. The long-distance GR-1 trail passes by the Parador de Sos Del Rey Católico and takes visitors to the Torre de Añués in less than two hours.

For planning in Sos Del Rey Católico, guided tours, walks and the GR-1 section can be considered separately by duration and type of activity. The focuses on culture, film history and hiking can also be weighted independently of one another. The A-127 and the restaurant in the Parador complement these different local aspects with access and cuisine.

When booking a holiday apartment in Sos Del Rey Católico, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can reveal different conditions. This information stands alongside the focuses on culture, film history and hiking; depending on the travel plan, duration and type of activity can be considered separately, without combining the topics into a single pattern of visit.

Route and Cuisine

The A-127 road is the natural access route to the Parador de Sos Del Rey Católico. The Las Cinco Villas restaurant at the Parador de Sos Del Rey Católico focuses on seasonal vegetables and seasonal vegetables from the surrounding area, as well as Ternasco de Aragón.

For the overarching travel overview: Saragossa.