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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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What to see

3 places to explore Quel at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    El castillo de Quel es una fortaleza construida en el año 1470. Está ubicado en Quel, La Rioja, España.

    Castillo

    Castillo de Quel
    Kus Cámara · CC BY 2.0
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    Iglesia

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    Cumbre

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

3 plans to experience Quel on the move, not just passing through.

Natural areas

1 activity

Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama

Getting there

Guided activities in Quel (Civitatis)

Hiking

1 activity

Hiking: Camino Natural Via Verde del rio Cidacos

More routes on WikilocHiking routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Quel (Civitatis)

Bike

1 activity

Cycling route: Vía Verde del Cidacos

Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Quel (Civitatis)

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Quel

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesAutoservicio siguenza · in the village · 32 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesPantano del Perdiguero · 8.2 km away, in CalahorraGetting there
  • Spas and hot springsBalneario La Pazana · 13.1 km away, in Cornago · 3 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVía Ferrata Lombera · 15.2 km away, in ArnedilloGetting there