The Moncayo is located between the provinces of Zaragoza in Aragon and Soria in Castile and León.

This mountain was mentioned as Mons Caius by Marcus Valerius Martialis in Ancient Roman times.

The nearest large town to Moncayo is Tarazona, with many old and historical buildings, located on the massif's northern side 10 km away from it.

Moncayo is one of the most popular hiking places in Spain and there is public transport to reach the mountain.

The lower ranges of the mountain are covered by forest, including oak trees and spiky shrubs.