Teruel · Aragón
Linares de Mora
- Province
- Teruel
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 242
- Elevation
- 1311 m
Linares de Mora is a heritage town in the province of Teruel, Aragón, Spain. It is designated a Conjunto Histórico (Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles). It has been a member of Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España (the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain) since 2025. Population 242 (2025), elevation 1311m.
A hill town in Teruel whose urban core has been declared a site of cultural interest, standing above the Mora valley in the mountains of Aragón.
Key facts
- Province
- Teruel
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 242 (2025)
- Elevation
- 1311 m
- Most Beautiful Villages
- Member of Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España since 2025
History of Linares de Mora
By the mid-19th century Linares had around 600 inhabitants and an entry in Pascual Madoz's landmark geographical dictionary of Spain. The town was known simply as Linares until 1916, when a national reform of municipal names added "de Mora" to distinguish it. In 1971 its territory expanded when the neighbouring municipality of Castelvispal was incorporated into it.
The historic town centre was declared a bien de interés cultural in 2004.
Why Linares de Mora is considered one of Spain's Most Beautiful Villages
Linares de Mora stands at 1,311 metres in the Sierra de Gúdar, in the mountains of Teruel. It is a village of steep streets, stone houses and red roofs, and its historic centre has been protected as a bien de interés cultural since 2004.
Its origins are medieval: an Arab foundation that passed to Christian rule in the twelfth century. By the mid-nineteenth century it had around 600 inhabitants. It was known simply as Linares until 1916, when a national reform of municipal names added "de Mora" to distinguish it, and in 1971 it absorbed the neighbouring municipality of Castelvispal.
Linares de Mora joined Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España in 2025. The label is awarded by a private association, not the state: a village applies and is audited against around 40 criteria, from how its historic buildings are conserved to the upkeep of its streets, and members are reviewed and can lose it. Linares de Mora is one of 15 members in Aragón, out of 126 in Spain. See all heritage towns in Aragón.
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Regional food & drink
Aragón is known for Ternasco, Migas and Jamón de Teruel, among 5 regional specialities.
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Location
Quick answers
Is Linares de Mora worth visiting?▾
A hill town in Teruel whose urban core has been declared a site of cultural interest, standing above the Mora valley in the mountains of Aragón.
Why is Linares de Mora a heritage town?▾
Linares de Mora is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico, Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles.
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 Linares de Mora.
What is the history of Linares de Mora?▾
By the mid-19th century Linares had around 600 inhabitants and an entry in Pascual Madoz's landmark geographical dictionary of Spain. The town was known simply as Linares until 1916, when a national reform of municipal names added "de Mora" to distinguish it.
Which heritage towns are near Linares de Mora?▾
Nearby heritage towns include Villarroya de los Pinares, Mosqueruela, Cantavieja and La Iglesuela del Cid.
How big is Linares de Mora?▾
Linares de Mora has a population of about 242 (2025), and sits at 1311 m above sea level.
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Last updated 9 July 2026.