Discover Cella: Fuente de Cella, cultural heritage and trails

Cella is home to the Fuente de Cella, an artesian spring constructed in the 12th century. Between 1729 and 1731, it was designed by Domingo Ferrari, captain of the Corps of Engineers, on behalf of the Audiencia of Aragón.

Culture

The structure is elliptical. Its larger diameter measures 34.83 metres and its smaller diameter 24.84 metres. Its circumference is 130 metres; the depth is 9 metres at the edge and 11.5 metres in the centre. The average flow is approximately 3,500 litres per second. The water emerges on one side through a covered passage dedicated to the Ermita de San Clemente.

The original Iglesia parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada was built by the Templars in the last third of the 12th century. The ashlar-built tower at the foot of the church on the Epistle side dates from 1609.

The Castillo de Cella, a Muslim and Christian fortress mentioned in the Cantar de Mio Cid, is included in the list of castles in Aragón classified as Bienes de Interés Cultural. Only a section of wall made of irregular stones and the remains of a rectangular tower on the hillside beside the parish church of the Inmaculada remain of the fortress. Archaeological excavations in the centre of Cella also confirmed the existence of a significant late Republican Roman settlement.

Nature

The Sabinar de San Blas (ES2420134) is an area designated as a Site of Community Importance and includes land within the municipality of Cella. The Observatorio de aves del Raudal is located in the El Raudal recreation area. The Laguna del Cañizar lies between Cella and Villarquemado.

Trails

The Sendero del Acueducto Romano connects Cella with Gea de Albarracín, is 9.5 kilometres long and has an estimated walking time of two and a half hours. Along some sections of the Acueducto Romano, it is possible to walk beside the ancient excavated galleries.

The stages of the Camino de Santiago between Teruel, Cella, Santa Eulalia del Campo and Monreal del Campo follow comfortable paths without major technical difficulties and are suitable for hikers and cycle tourists. The Camino del Cid stage between Teruel and Cella follows rural paths and well-maintained tracks and can be completed on foot or by bicycle.

For planning your day, the trails can be compared by distance, estimated walking time, trail conditions and mode of transport.

Leisure

The El Raudal municipal picnic area consists of two large covered shelters with fireplaces, as well as tables and benches. One of the shelters also has toilets for men and women. The Pozo Mosén Diego municipal picnic area has an enclosed barbecue as well as five masonry tables with their associated outdoor benches.

Surroundings

The Castro El Cerrito is located in the immediate vicinity of Cella. It can be reached via the road between Cella and Santa Eulalia and then along a country track that passes through the site. Cella is 21 kilometres from Teruel. The route is via the A-23 and the N-234, with a 17-kilometre detour along a local road.

When searching for a holiday apartment in Cella, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation policies on the offer pages. Depending on whether you are planning a short break or a longer stay, you can place these details side by side and match them to your own preferences.

For more local pages in the same navigation section: Calaceite, Ráfales, Castralvo, Rubielos De Mora, Jarque De La Val, Montoro De Mezquita, Singra and Castellote.

Annual events

On 23 April, the residents of Cella make their way to Monte Calvario. The Feria de la Patata has been held in Cella every year since 2000, on the second or third weekend of September. The patron saint festivities in honour of San Clemente were celebrated in Cella every August for five days.

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