Torrevelilla is a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path village nestled in the Mezquín Valley (Valle del Mezquín) in the rural Bajo Aragon region and neighbouring the county of Matarraña, dubbed the “Spanish Tuscany”. This little known region is dotted with medieval villages, olive groves, and winding stone roads and walls. Here the days unfold in a effortless rhythm of nature and tradition. Above, vast open skies stretch endlessly -clear, bright by day and brilliantly star-filled at night. The air is crisp and clean, carrying the scent of wild herbs and sun-warmed earth. 

Around the village, groves of olive and almond trees pattern the hillsides, their leaves shimmering in the light and their seasons marking the passage of the year. Small rivers wind gently through the land, feeding fields and gardens, their steady flow a quiet companion to daily life. Birds move freely through the air - swallows, eagles, and nightingales tracing arcs across the sky and filling the mornings with song.

Life is simple and grounded. Stone houses, ancient paths, and peaceful squares reflect a slower pace -one shaped by land, seasons, and community. It is a place where nature is close, time feels spacious, and silence is something to be cherished rather than filled.

Scroll down to see maps and how to get here. We provide a pick-up for retreat guests arriving to Barcelona.

Transport forms. You can arrive by yourself, or we can pick you up, and drop you off in Barcelona before and after the retreat.  Here’s a quick, practical overview for reaching Torrevelilla from Barcelona:

By car:

• From Barcelona. 3 hrs 15 mins. See route
• From Zaragoza. 1 hr 40 mins. See route
• From Valencia: 2 hrs 40 mins. See route

• Bus to Alcañiz town where we can pick you up.