My wife, our 14 years old son and I stayed at La Alqueria for a couple of nights in July. The hotel, the village and surrounding areas all exceeded our expectations. The hotel was tasteful, with nicely decorated and clean rooms. The village had a real medieval charm overlooking the beautiful Matarrana river. A number of nearby medieval villages were... More

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... More

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... More

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.

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... More

We used TripAdvisor to find this hotel and were rewarded with excellence rarely found in any hotel - let alone one in delightful rural Spain. Jose and Clara made us really welcome and the meals were exceptional. Clara cooks from the heart and its shows and tastes! The food presentation was of a high order. A spotless room simply added... More

We arrived early in this tiny village and Jose immediately helped with a local itinerary so we could see the surrounding area since we only had one night in Rafeles. We spent the afternoon driving from one beautiful village to another and returned to some of Clara's amazing food. Even though we were the only couple staying that night we... More

We stayed here because the location made sense on our road trip from Barcelona to Madrid, but you should be willing to go out of your way for this experience. Jose is a natural born host whose English is much better than he apologises for, and his wife Clara is a fantastic cook - both the table d'hote menu and... More

My gal and I happened through Teruel in May. Sage and rosemary in bloom -- overpowering. Precipitous roads that make you say "mama!" Waterfalls, monasteries perched on impossibly tall buttes, good cheap wine. And in the small but ancient rural village of Rafales, La Alqueria, run by Jose and Clara. He's an open-hearted guide to the sites and spirits of... More