The ugliest towns in Spain

The responses from the artificial intelligence were the following, explaining its reasons based on the criticisms received by visitors:

Amurrio (Álava)

Industrial aesthetics that contrast with the rural environment.

Lack of notable historical heritage.

La Roda (Albacete)

Disorderly urban development.

Lack of relevant tourist attractions.

Crevillente (Alicante)

Unattractive architecture compared to other nearby towns.

Scarce cultural and tourist offer.

Vélez-Rubio (Almería)

Old and neglected infrastructures.

Little investment in the restoration of heritage.

Trubia (Asturias)

Industrial history that has left its mark on the aesthetics of the town.

Little diversity in architecture.

Cebreros (Ávila)

Rural character with few elements of architectural interest.

Scarce offer of cultural activities.

Villafranca de los Barros (Badajoz)

Unattractive urban environment due to its industrial development.

Lack of outstanding tourist attractions.

Sant Antoni de Portmany (Baleares)

Tourist expansion has led to overbuilding that affects the aesthetics of the place.

Its image has been associated mainly with clubbing and party tourism, which has overshadowed its natural and cultural appeal.

Martorell (Barcelona)

Influence of industrial infrastructure on aesthetics.

Little cultural heritage compared to other towns in the province.

Aranda de Duero (Burgos)

Urban expansion that has affected its historical image.

Little cohesion in urban design.

Miajadas (Cáceres)

Aesthetics marked by its rural and agricultural character.

Lack of outstanding tourist or historical elements.

Los Barrios (Cádiz)

Unfavorable comparison with other tourist towns in the province.

Little cultural or leisure offer compared to neighboring towns.

Maliaño (Cantabria)

Predominantly residential and commercial area without historical charm.

Lack of significant tourist attractions.

Sant Mateu (Castellón)

Disappointment of some travelers due to the poor cultural offer.

Unattractive urban infrastructure.

Puertollano (Ciudad Real)

Image affected by its industrial development.

Lack of aesthetic cohesion in its urban centre.

Fuente Palmera (Córdoba)

Few tourist attractions of interest.

Agricultural character that limits its tourist appeal.

Tarancón (Cuenca)

Criticism for urban development and lack of infrastructure.

Little cultural offer despite its heritage.

La Jonquera (Gerona)

Associated with activities such as prostitution, which affects its image.

Little tourist attraction compared to other nearby towns.

Iznalloz (Granada)

Abandonment and lack of maintenance in many areas.

Considered one of the poorest towns in Spain.

Alovera (Guadalajara)

Criticism for noise and lack of leisure infrastructure.

Little tourist appeal.

Besain (Guipúzcoa)

Less tourist attention compared to other towns in the province.

Less attractive urban development.

Palos de la Frontera (Huelva)

Criticism for the lack of atmosphere and urban deterioration.

Poorly developed tourist infrastructure.

Alins del Monte (Huesca)

Considered by some as a place "with nothing to do."

Lack of significant tourist attractions.

Guarromán (Jaén)

Associated more by its peculiar name than by its beauty.

Little tourist or cultural offer.

Arteixo (La Coruña)

The presence of industries and industrial estates has affected the aesthetics of the municipality.

Compared with other Galician towns, Arteixo does not have the same historical or natural charm, which makes it less attractive for visitors.

La Robla (León)

Town with a residential character and little tourist offer.

Little outstanding historical heritage.

Alfarràs (Lérida)

Little attraction in its urban architecture.

Lack of cultural or tourist dynamism.

Folgueira (Lugo)

Little tourist offer beyond the nature that surrounds it.

Rural area with few attractions.

Valdemoro (Madrid)

Disorderly urban development.

Scarce cultural or leisure offer.

Campillos (Málaga)

Unattractive urban aesthetics.

Lack of tourist dynamism.

Torre-Pacheco (Málaga)

Urban environment affected by industrial development.

Little cultural offer.

Cascante (Navarra)

Limited historical heritage.

Lack of tourist infrastructure.

Barbadás (Orense)

Poorly maintained urban aesthetics.

Lack of cultural offer.

Guardo (Palencia)

Criticism for its industrial appearance.

Little cultural or tourist offer.

Vecindario (Las Palmas)

Urban area with little historical identity.

Lack of outstanding tourist attractions.

Vilanova de Arousa (Pontevedra)

Deteriorated and poorly maintained infrastructures.

Little cultural or leisure offer.

Azofra (La Rioja)

Small size with few attractions.

Dependence on the Camino de Santiago to attract visitors.

Béjar (Salamanca)

Urban wear and lack of maintenance in some areas.

Little cultural dynamism.

El Espinar (Segovia)

Urban development that has affected its aesthetics.

Lack of outstanding cultural offering.

Dos Hermanas (Seville)

Urban growth that has affected its image.

Lack of cohesion in urban design.

Ólvega (Soria)

Industrial area that has affected its aesthetics.

Little tourist or cultural offering.

Amposta (Tarragona)

Urban development that has not favoured its attractiveness.

Lack of tourist dynamism.

Arona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)

Poorly controlled tourist development that has affected its image.

Lack of architectural identity.

Andorra (Teruel)

Affected by its industrial and mining character.

Little cultural or leisure offering.

Illescas (Toledo)

Disorderly urban development.

Little cultural or tourist offering.

Mislata (Valencia)

High population density that affects the quality of life.

Little cultural or leisure offering.

Laguna de Duero (Valladolid)

Rapid urban growth that has affected its aesthetics.

Lack of significant cultural offering.

Basauri (Vizcaya)

Industrial development that has affected its urban image.

Little tourist offer compared to other towns.

Benavente (Zamora)

Urban wear and tear and lack of maintenance.

Little tourist appeal.

Calatayud (Zaragoza)

Problems with the maintenance of historical heritage.

Unattractive urban development.

And the most beautiful villages?

And the same has been done with the most beautiful villages, and this has been the result:

Laguardia (Álava)

Charming medieval old town.

Surrounded by vineyards and renowned wineries.

Alcalá del Júcar (Albacete)

Houses perched on the side of a gorge.

An impressive castle overlooking the Júcar River.

Guadalest (Alicante)

Medieval village located on top of a mountain.

Spectacular views and a fortress castle.

Mojácar (Almería)

White village perched on a hill overlooking the sea.

Narrow cobbled streets full of flowers.

Cudillero (Asturias)

Fishing village with colorful houses that descend towards the port.

Picturesque atmosphere and sea views.

Arenas de San Pedro (Ávila)

Located in a spectacular natural environment.

Its castle and monasteries are of great historical interest.

Zafra (Badajoz)

Mudejar and Renaissance architecture.

Known as “Little Seville” for its elegance.

Deià (Balearic Islands)

Located in the Serra de Tramuntana, with spectacular views of the sea and mountains.

Known for having been home to artists and writers, its cobbled streets and stone houses give it an authentic and charming air.

Sitges (Barcelona)

Beautiful beaches and a charming old town.

Known for its bohemian atmosphere and festivals.

Covarrubias (Burgos)

Medieval town with half-timbered architecture.

Surrounded by an impressive natural landscape.

Trujillo (Cáceres)

Impressive Plaza Mayor and Renaissance architecture.

Birthplace of conquistadors such as Francisco Pizarro.

Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz)

White town on top of a hill overlooking the sea.

Narrow streets and Andalusian courtyards full of flowers.

Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)

Known as "the town of three lies."

It preserves its medieval structure almost intact.

Peñíscola (Castellón)

Templar castle on a rocky peninsula.

Spectacular beaches and a charming old town.

Almagro (Ciudad Real)

Main square with arcades and historic architecture.

Famous for its classical theatre festival.

Priego de Córdoba (Córdoba)

Cradle of Andalusian Baroque with fountains and beautiful courtyards.

Surrounded by the Sierras Subbéticas.

Cuenca (Cuenca)

Houses hanging over a cliff.

World Heritage Site for its historic ensemble.

Cadaqués (GERona)

Coastal town with white houses and narrow cobbled streets.

Inspiration for artists such as Salvador Dalí.

Montefrío (Granada)

Panoramic views from the church located at the top of the village.

Renaissance architecture and impressive natural surroundings.

Sigüenza (Guadalajara)

Cathedral fortress and a castle converted into a Parador.

Old town with medieval streets.

Hondarriba (Guipúzcoa)

Coastal town with a charming walled old town.

Basque-French influence in its architecture.

Aracena (Huelva)

Famous for its Gruta de las Maravillas and its castle.

Natural surroundings in the Sierra de Aracena.

Aínsa (Huesca)

Medieval town with a well-preserved historic centre.

Surrounded by mountains and natural landscapes.

Úbeda (Jaén)

Renaissance city with impressive architecture.

World Heritage Site along with Baeza.

Betanzos

Betanzos has a well-preserved old town, with cobbled streets and numerous Gothic buildings, such as the Church of San Francisco and the Church of Santa María de Azogue.

Situated between rivers and surrounded by lush Galician landscapes, it offers a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere.

Astorga (León)

Known for its Episcopal Palace designed by Gaudí.

Historic centre with Roman influence.

Taüll (Lleida)

Known for its Romanesque churches, a World Heritage Site.

Situated in the Boí Valley, surrounded by mountains.

Ribadeo (Lugo)

Famous for the Playa de las Catedrales.

Old town with Indian architecture.

Chinchón (Madrid)

Irregularly shaped Plaza Mayor with wooden balconies.

Medieval atmosphere and famous for its anise.

Ronda (Málaga)

Puente Nuevo over a deep gorge.

Arabic and Renaissance architecture with spectacular views.

Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia)

Holy city with an impressive castle sanctuary.

Famous for its Vera Cruz festivities.

Olite (Navarra)

Medieval castle that seems straight out of a fairy tale.

Well-preserved old town.

Allariz (Orense)

Town with a well-kept old town and cobbled streets.

Surrounded by spectacular natural surroundings.

Ampudia (Palencia)

Porticoed streets and a well-preserved castle.

Medieval and peaceful atmosphere.

Tejeda (Las Palmas)

Mountain town with impressive views of the Roque Nublo.

Traditional Canarian architecture.

Combarro (Pontevedra)

Famous for its granaries by the sea and cobbled streets.

Charming fishing village.

Sajazarra (La Rioja)

Medieval town surrounded by vineyards and with an imposing castle.

Cobbled streets and absolute tranquility.

La Alberca (Salamanca)

A town with half-timbered houses and flowery balconies.

Medieval atmosphere and living tradition.

Pedraza (Segovia)

A walled town with an impressive Plaza.

Known for its festival