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Quel

Village

Quel is a village in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 54.78 square kilometres (21.15 sq mi) and as of 2011 had a population of 2096 people.

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Quel is known for its castle, which overlooks the town from atop a steep hill. The village's name is derived from the Arabic قَلْعَة (qalat), meaning "castle" or "fortress."

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Village information

Coat of arms of Quel
Province
La Rioja
Population (INE 2025)
2,128
Altitude
478 m
Area (IGN)
57.3 km²
Postcode
26570
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The essentials for getting around Quel without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.2289° N, 2.0498° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
26570
Altitude
478 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,128 inhabitants
Province / region
La Rioja · La Rioja
Official website
quel.org

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Quel's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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