32 Enchanting Medieval Towns That Feel Frozen in Time

20. Alquézar, Spain

In the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees, Alquézar rises from the rocks like a medieval mirage. This tiny fortified village is crowned by a castle-turned-collegiate church and surrounded by stone houses clinging to steep hillsides. Its winding streets lead to dramatic cliffside lookouts, medieval chapels, and the Vero River canyon, where ancient cave paintings lie hidden. Alquézar is not just beautiful—it’s adventurous, too, with hiking trails, canyons, and historical routes waiting to be explored. It's a town where medieval history and wild nature collide.