The historic town of Alcaniz

The historic town of Alcaniz winds uphill from the river and at the top of a small hill is the 12th century castle of Los Calatravos which has now been converted into a lovely parador hotel – the Parador de Alcaniz. If you are lucky enough to stay in the parador you can enjoy its Gothic murals and Baroque facades and enjoy great views of the town and countryside below. The Torre del Homenaje (tower of homage) is the oldest part of the castle and has walls decorated with frescoes including some rather rude ones on the first floor.