Spain Travel Guide: Day Trip from Valencia to Teruel 🇪🇸✨

Stuck at home during the pandemic? Let’s revisit past travels! Today’s highlight: Teruel, a charming hilltop town just 1.5 hours by car (140km) from Valencia—perfect for a weekend getaway. 🏰 Town Intro Teruel, perched on a hill, greets you with a grand fountain plaza right after the train/bus station. Known as Spain’s most romantic town, it’s often linked to Romeo & Juliet—thanks to the tragic tale of "Los Amantes de Teruel" (The Lovers of Teruel)25. 💔 The Legend: In 1555, two mummified lovers were unearthed beneath San Pedro Church. Their stone sarcophagus shows them almost touching hands—eternally close, yet apart. A must-visit for hopeless romantics!23 🚉 Travel Guide Transport 🚆 Train: ~2.5h, ~€30 round-trip 🚌 Bus: Cheaper but slower (we got "scammed"—bought train tix but got a bus instead 😅) 🚗 Drive: Best option! 1.5h via A-2347 ⏰ Time Needed Day trip works! (Even by bus/train) 🏛️ Top Spots San Pedro Church (Lovers’ Tomb)24 Torre de El Salvador (Skyline views)24 Plaza del Torico (Iconic bull fountain)36 🍽️ Food Recs 🥇 Locavore: Try their "meat-stuffed bread" (like a Spanish rou jia mo!) and roast lamb (heavenly!). Tiny—book ahead! 🍻 Tapas bars near the fountain plaza: Cheap beers + snacks with great vibes10. 💰 Budget €50-60/pax (transport + food) Final Thoughts Teruel is small but magical—wander its cobbled lanes, soak in medieval vibes, and toast to tragic love stories. Perfect for a quick escape! #SpainTravel #Teruel #DayTripFromValencia #HiddenGems