Castellote facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Castellote
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Castellote Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Aragon
Province	Teruel
Comarca	Maestrazgo, Aragon
Area
• Total	235.18 km2 (90.80 sq mi)
Elevation	804 m (2,638 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	676
• Density	2.8744/km2 (7.445/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Castellote is a small town located in the province of Teruel, in the Aragon region of Spain. In 2010, about 804 people lived there. It's a really old place with a rich history.

This town is built on the side of a mountain. At the very top of the mountain, you can see the ruins of an old castle. This castle was once owned by the Knights Templar. They were a famous group of warrior monks from the Middle Ages. The castle was later damaged during the Carlist Wars, which were conflicts in Spain in the 1800s.

To enter Castellote, you drive through a cool tunnel. This tunnel goes right through a huge rock wall! Near the tunnel entrance, there's a special spot called Llovedor. Here, you'll find the shrine of the Llovedor.

Castellote has kept many parts of its medieval past. Its old town has narrow, winding streets that go up and down hills. The area along the main road is considered a very important historical site. Some interesting places to visit include the Gothic church of San Miguel and the town hall with its arched walkways. There's also the shrine of the Virgen del Agua and an old Gothic fountain. You can even see some houses with special family symbols carved into them. Close to the town are the castle ruins, an old medieval aqueduct, and the Llovedor chapel.

Exploring Castellote's Villages

Castellote is a large area, and it includes many smaller villages. Some of these villages are still lived in today, while others are now empty.

Villages You Can Visit

Here are some of the villages that are part of Castellote:

• Abenfigo
• Los Alagones
• La Algecira
• El Crespol
• Cuevas de Cañart
• Dos Torres de Mercader
• Ladruñán
• Luco de Bordón
• Las Planas de Castellote
• Mas de Ricol

Empty and Abandoned Places

Many other small settlements and farms are now empty or have very few people. These include places like El Alconzal, El Huergo, El Mas de Blasco, Torremocha, Perojil, el Mas de Soler, el Mas de Lej, El Higueral, and El Latonar. Some of these places, like Mas de Campos, were flooded when the Santolea reservoir was built. The village of Santolea itself was abandoned and torn down after the reservoir was finished.

Images for kids

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  A wide view of Castellote, showing the town and the surrounding landscape.

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  The official shield or coat of arms for Castellote.

See also

In Spanish: Castellote para niños