Top Things to do in Aragonian Pyrenees
9 Free Things to do in Aragonian Pyrenees That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Aragonian Pyrenees, Spain including Hecho Valley, Valle de Pineta, Canon de Anisclo, Selva de Oza, Cathedral of Jaca, Plaza Mayor, Pena Oroel, Ermita de Santa Elena, Castillo Fortaleza de Ainsa.
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1. Hecho Valley
2. Valle de Pineta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 386 reviews
Reviewed By grantb227 - Singapore, Singapore
The Valle Pineta offers stunning scenery with jagged mountains on three sides. Great for hiking and for accessing the Monte Perdido and Oropesa national park. In winter it also offers cross country skiing. Easy access into France and the skiing there.
3. Canon de Anisclo
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5.0 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By HagChi - Munich, Germany
We came to Nerin to see and hike this canyon after one week hiking in and around the Ordesa near Torla. This Canyon has quite different charateristics than the Faja trails in Ordesa. It is like a slot canyon cut through by a river. We started from the second parking after having entered the canyon from the side of Nerin. The hike is slightly less strenuous than in Ordesa, has shade most of the time (quite sunny and hot in July) and yet beautiful. We hiked until La Ripareta where we took a rest and soaked our feet in the chilling river. Then we continued until Pasarela Los Estrechos where there is another waterfall, a bridge and rocks to sit on. This second part was slightly more difficult than the first part, yet manageable if one is normally fit. It is not a circular treck. We decided to back track after rest point at Pasarela Los Estrechos. This canyon is less known and less touristic. However, we rate the hike higher than those in the Ordesa. The logistic of this canyon is also less convenient. If you enter from the side of Nerin by car, you have to park your car in the first parking and walk down the road for minimum 30 minutes to hike into the canyon at the second parking. The second parking can only be reached by car from the side of Vio. This main part of the canyon can be driven though but in one direction, from south to north. We found this arrangement very inconvenient. The way how it is "designed" confirms that it is not catered for mass tourism, unlike in the Ordesa. However, it is free of charge :-))
4. Selva de Oza
5. Cathedral of Jaca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 720 reviews
The Cathedral of St Peter the Apostle is a Roman Catholic church located in Jaca, in Aragon, Spain. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaca. It is the first Romanesque cathedral built in Aragon (1070s - early 12th century)and one of the oldest in the Iberian peninsula. Its current appearance is the result of later additions and modifications introduced especially in the early modern period (from the late XVth to late XVIIIth century). Don´t hesitate to visit us!
Reviewed By SallyKatharine
The cathedral of St Peter in Java was ordered by Ramiro I, first king of Aragón, and built by Sancho Ramirez, the second. The original building dates from the eleventh century, and there are elements of other eras, from Romanesque to Gothic to Plateresque to Baroque. There are many curious features, including the silver coffers under the altar containing the bones of ancient saints, the statue of the "holy trinity" a copy of Michaelangelo's Moses, the ceiling of the apse, painted by Miguel de Bayeu. I'm very fond of the wrought iron railings around the two side chapels which are a thousand years old and come from little churches. The side door of the cathedral is decorated with Romanesque capitals (the originals in the museum) the most famous of which is David and the musicians. I could go on, but the thing to do is visit, see it for yourself!
6. Plaza Mayor
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4.5 based on 913 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
As the size of the car park suggests, Ainsa is most definitely on the tourist trail, yet when we visited it was blissfully quiet. Having parked the car, we walked through the large empty square in the fort and my immediate thoughts were that Ainsa is over-hyped. Fortunately, the Plaza Major is the next one along and it is beautiful. The cobbled square is surrounded by lovely old buildings with archways at ground level that give access to cool walkways and the various shops and restaurants within. After having a stroll around the lovely village, we sat at an outdoor table in the square enjoying coffee and simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this enchanting place. And having said that, I realise how lucky we were and that when the tourist coaches arrive it won’t be quite as peaceful.
7. Pena Oroel
8. Ermita de Santa Elena
9. Castillo Fortaleza de Ainsa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By ScarletAndPeach - Thursday Island, Australia
Between the car park and plaza mayor sits the castle which is just a lovely space. Climbing the stairs to walk around the walls is easy and the views are great. Only thing to keep in minds is that the railings are not very ‘kid proof’ and I was aware that my toddler was at risk of tumbling between the railings and falling off the wall - very necessary to keep an extra close eye on the small ones
