Teruel · Aragón
Beceite
- Province
- Teruel
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 599
- Elevation
- 579 m
Beceite is a heritage town in the province of Teruel, Aragón, Spain. Population 599 (2013), elevation 579m.
Key facts
- Province
- Teruel
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 599 (2013)
- Elevation
- 579 m
Where to eat in Beceite
Ratings & restaurant data from Google.
Traditional food & drink in Aragón
- Ternasco
- — Slow-roasted young Aragonese lamb, one of Spain's protected regional meats.
- Migas
- — Fried breadcrumbs cooked with chorizo, bacon and grapes — shepherd's food turned delicacy.
- Jamón de Teruel
- — Spain's first ham to earn a Denominación de Origen, cured in the cold, dry mountain air.
- Melocotón de Calanda
- — Large, sweet bagged peaches from the Bajo Aragón — a protected autumn speciality.
- Longaniza
- — A long, lightly spiced pork sausage eaten fresh or cured across Aragón.
Watch: Jamón de Teruel
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Location
Quick answers
Why is Beceite a heritage town?▾
Beceite is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico — Spain's national protection for historic town ensembles (Conjuntos Históricos).
What is the traditional food in Aragón?▾
Aragón is known for Ternasco, Migas, Jamón de Teruel and Melocotón de Calanda. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Beceite.
Where is Beceite?▾
Beceite lies in the provincia de Teruel comarca, in the province of Teruel, Aragón, Spain.
How big is Beceite?▾
Beceite has a population of about 599 (2013), and sits at 579 m above sea level.
Which heritage towns are near Beceite?▾
Nearby heritage towns include Valderrobres, La Fresneda, Morella and Alcañiz.
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Last updated 11 July 2026.