La Alquería

We have travelled extensively throughout Spain over a period of more than 15 years and have stayed in many lovely hotels. This small hotel takes some beating. The food prepared by Clara is simply superb. Spain is really not known for its imaginative food but Clara is a trained Spanish pastrycook (isn't this an oxymoron?!) and has transferred her skills to cover not just the puddings but all of the courses. Wonderful! Jose, her husband, who handles front of house is a chatty character with a fine knowledge of the area and in particular its wines. The small village, within the Plaza Mayor of which the hotel is situated, is full of character and a peaceful haven. And the local area is beautiful. Do drive the camino to the south of Rafales that runs along a small river valley which has swimming holes, nightingales, and wild goats. ||The accommodation was also first rate and kept up to a high standard. And a big plus for us is that they take well behaved dogs. Ours enjoyed her stay too and left with a big smile on her face! If you are travelling in this area, a stay at La Alqueria is a must.

Loved it here, this is a great small hotel in a lovely little village about 25 minutes from Alcaniz.||Jose and Clara are excellent hosts who really make you feel at home. Jose is so helpful and wants to make sure your stay is the best it can be and Clara cooks the most fantastic meals, the presentation of all dishes was exceptional, everything we ate was worthy of a Michelin star restaurant. 3 course dinner with bottle water, wine and coffee is 23 euros per person. The rooms are lovely bright, modern and very clean with an ample sized bathroom. The surrounding villages are definitely worth a visit. We will return

My wife and I stayed here in spring this year. The medieval village is beautiful, but this tiny hotel was a highlight of the trip. The owners Jose and Clara were wonderful hosts and the food cooked by Clara and the wine chosen by Jose were as good as I've eaten in many expensive London restaurants. Jose was an enthusiastic and knowledgable tour guide, recommending places to visit in the area. I can't recommend this hotel highly enough, for the price, quality of food, location and the welcome we received it was an exceptional bargain. I would stay there again without hesitation.

We arrived on 3 motorcycles, wet and tired, to be met by Jose, with a beaming smile and warm welcome. The hotel is off the beaten track in a small, ancient Spanish village reached by winding, hairpin roads and through stunning countryside. The hotel is superb, modern and up to date. Our rooms - the family suite of two bedrooms and a shared bathroom - were amazing, smart, well-equipped and comfortable. Clara's cooking is the best - the pig cheeks were fantastic, and the wine chosen by Jose just kept flowing. We stayed for an extra night and spent a day following the route Jose gave us of the Teruel area, which should not be missed, it is one of the most beautiful and historic parts of Spain. Our second evening was one we shared with the village, celebrating a First Communion in the square outside the Hotel which was wonderful. ||A jewel in Spain - thank you Jose and Clara, you were the highlight of our 3 week trip!!

Second visit to Jose & Clara and they made us very welcome again. The food and wine were superb and Jose made our meals a great experience. Clara's cooking was delicious and her four desserts to share was a lovely end to each of our 3 evenings. Rafales is a beautiful village and being part of something from the 1570,s is amazing. The people of the village are very friendly and the bar next door is very atmospheric. The area of Aragon is very beautiful and a hidden gem.

We booked after reading the reviews and were very pleased we did. A delightful hotel in a lovely village. The hosts were brilliant nothing too much bother food excellant. Breakfast was freshly cooked even the empanadillas. Couldn't do it justice and they even asked if we wanted to take some of the lovely cakes with us en route.

This small hotel is very welcoming. Jose was extremely helpful pointing us in the right direction of all the sightseeing that there is in the Matarrana region ( the "Tuscany "of Spain) The room was very clean and comfortable. Clara's cooking was very imaginative and excellent. We really enjoyed our stay.

This was our second visit to Jose & Clara's wonderful little hotel. We only stayed for 1 night on our first trip and vowed that we would return to this beautiful part of hidden Spain. we very glad we did as there are lovely little towns to explore and the countryside is wonderful. Clara's cooking was exceptional again and I am now trying to lose the extra pounds I gained on our trip! This time we stayed for 2 nights and Jose will do everything he can to make your stay as comfortable as possible, even mending a broken wing mirror on our hire car! if you are anywhere near this area on your travels make sure you stay here!

Lovely small hotel in a beautiful village. Very personal service and the best food you can imagine. Dont miss breakfast and diner! We have been traveling there for the last 5 years and it is always worth the journey!