Quel, La Rioja
Quel is a village in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. The municipality covers an area of and as of 2011 had a population of 2096 people.
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, meaning "castle" or "fortress."