MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF ALQUÉZAR

The village of Alquézar immerses visitors in a journey through time as they wander its narrow, cobbled streets and explore its most emblematic corners, such as its castle of Islamic origin, which was converted into a collegiate church after the Christian reconquest. Alquézar is one of the most popular villages in the province of Huesca. First an Arab fortress, it later became the springboard for the Reconquista, and today it is a pilgrimage site for canyoning enthusiasts. Indeed, it has been declared one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, thanks to its medieval charm, its collegiate church, and, of course, the Vero River canyon, a perfect setting for adventure sports.

As part of the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park, Alquézar is also an ideal destination for enjoying nature, adventure sports (hiking, climbing, canyoning, etc.), and cave art. If you want to discover the beautiful spots along the Vero River as it flows through the town, you can take the easy Vero Footbridges route, perfect for families.

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You’ve probably already heard of Barbastro and its excellent wines from the Somontano Designation of Origin. Enjoy the experience of tasting these wines, born at the foot of the Pyrenees in Huesca, in its more than 30 wineries, and take a picture-perfect stroll through the vineyards. Somontano is culture, heritage, and nature… and wine, lots of top-quality wine. The Somontano Wine Route makes it easy to plan your wine tourism getaway in just a couple of minutes: accommodations, wineries, restaurants, shops, olive oil mills, cheese dairies, tailor-made packages, tastings, vineyard experiences, cultural and gastronomic offerings… They’ll also help you discover the must-see attractions. Enjoy the experience and the fine wine.

Photos: Ruta del Vino Somontano

The Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprises four valleys (Ordesa, Añisclo, Escuaín, and Pineta) that embrace Monte Perdido, the highest limestone massif in Europe. Walking along its trails, admiring the surroundings, is an experience that will be etched in your memory forever. Here, visual spectacles await, such as the Tozal del Mallo, the Cascada del Estrecho waterfall, the Gradas de Soaso terraces, and the Beech Forest. Animals like vultures, eagles, the famous bearded vulture, chamois, and marmots inhabit the magical beech and pine forests; crystal-clear streams and glacial lakes; verdant mountain meadows; and rocky canyons. At the entrance to this powerful Ordesa Valley lies Torla, a picturesque mountain village that offers visitors everything they might need to fully enjoy their time in the Park.

The highest peak in the Pyrenees, Aneto, is just one of the attractions of a magical area: the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park, home to the highest concentration of three-thousand-meter peaks in the mountain range. With the Benasque Valley as your base camp, explore an ecosystem where geology, fauna, and flora have been shaping this environment for thousands of years. It’s also a skier’s paradise, thanks to the renowned Cerler ski resort. Over 33,000 hectares where you can discover high-mountain nature, glaciers, forests, meadows, mammals, birds, and reptiles. And where adventure sports enthusiasts meet nature lovers.

Photos: Huesca la Magia