The local council has opened the tender process to operate the business, located in a 130-square-metre municipal premises at 7 Calle Alta, with an entrance from Calle Mayor. The facilities include a bread shop, oven, storage room, restroom and boiler, as well as the equipment and machinery needed to run the business. The minimum rent has been set at €100 a year plus VAT, although applicants may submit higher offers.
This condition also includes the possibility of accessing a municipal home for €150, making it easier for the person or family taking over the business to move to the village. In fact, the successful bidder will be required to establish their main residence and register as a resident in Frías de Albarracín. The bakery contract will initially last two years and may be extended in two-year periods up to a maximum of 10 years. The business is expected to begin operating on February 1, 2027.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BAKERY OPPORTUNITY
Anyone interested in taking over the establishment has until October 6, 2026, at 2 p.m. to submit an offer. The requirements include having legal capacity to act, being up to date with tax and Social Security obligations, and holding a category B driving licence.
Applications can be submitted through the electronic office of the Frías de Albarracín Town Council or in person at the council offices, located at 1 Plaza Mayor. In the latter case, the designated hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Applications may also be sent by post to the town council, although the council must be notified by email on the same day. The full terms of the call can be consulted on the Frías de Albarracín Town Council website or requested directly from the municipal administration.
LIVING IN A VILLAGE AN HOUR FROM TERUEL
Accepting the offer would also mean beginning a new life in one of the small municipalities in the Sierra de Albarracín. Frías de Albarracín has 109 inhabitants, according to 2025 data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute, and a municipal area of 50.79 square kilometres. It lies in the Montes Universales, surrounded by the mountainous landscape characteristic of this part of Teruel province.
The town is approximately an hour’s drive from Teruel. To get there from the provincial capital, drivers must head towards Gea de Albarracín and Albarracín, then continue towards Royuela before turning towards Frías de Albarracín and passing through Calomarde. Its location makes it possible to live in a small rural community while remaining relatively close to Teruel and towns such as Albarracín.
Despite its small size, Frías de Albarracín preserves several sites of natural and historical interest. Notable buildings include the Church of the Assumption and the hermitage of San Roque, while the hermitage of El Carmen is located in Casas de Frías. The village also sits on the slope of Castle Hill, where various excavations have uncovered the remains of a settlement dating to around 1520 BC.
The natural surroundings are another of its main attractions. Nearby sites include Fuente del Berro and Fuente del Buey, both with picnic areas, as well as Fuente de la Mora and Fuente Mentirosa. The area also offers views of Peña Rubia and the Hoz Canyon, and the Devil’s Cave is close by. One of the most unusual natural features is the so-called “H Tree,” formed by two pine trees naturally joined by a branch.
The bakery tender thus offers an opportunity that goes beyond taking charge of a business. For anyone considering starting a venture and moving to the countryside, it provides the chance to settle in a small municipality in the Sierra de Albarracín, move into a municipal home and run an establishment that provides one of the services that is especially important in communities with just over 100 residents.
