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    Sierra and Canyons of Guara

    Spain

    Sierra and Canyons of Guara

    National Park

    The Natural Park in the Huesca province is Aragon's largest protected area and known for its limestone canyons, which attract thousands of canyoning enthusiasts every year.

    by Felix Gillen

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    The Natural Park in the Huesca province is Aragon's largest protected area and known for its limestone canyons, which attract thousands of canyoning enthusiasts every year. Additionally, there are hiking trails, for example to the 2,077-meter-high Tozal de Guara, as well as good opportunities for observing birds of prey. In the Río Vero valley, there are also rock paintings that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

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    Walkways of the Río Vero, Alquézar

    1Walkways of the Río Vero, Alquézar

    The circular route begins at Alquézar Town Hall and leads via walkways fixed to the rock faces of the Vero Gorge, past the Picamartillo Cave and the Mirador del Vero. It is about 3 km long with approx. 175m elevation gain; plan 1.5 to 2 hours. Access requires admission; tickets are online, and the direction of travel is mandatory.
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    Millennial Holm Oak of Lecina

    2Millennial Holm Oak of Lecina

    The thousand-year-old holm oak in the village of Lecina stands over 16 m tall, has a circumference of 7 m, and shades around 615 m². In 2021, it was elected European Tree of the Year as the first Spanish tree.
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    River Vero Canyon and Rock Art

    3River Vero Canyon and Rock Art

    The Río Vero has carved a gorge with caves and rock shelters into the karst of the Sierra de Guara, where prehistoric rock paintings are preserved. You can visit rock shelters like Arpán and Mallata with a guided tour during the season; the Interpretation Centre in Colungo displays a replica of the paintings from the Cueva de la Fuente del Trucho.
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    Castle and Collegiate of Alquézar
    Church

    4Castle and Collegiate of Alquézar

    Above the Vero Gorge, the Moors built the fortress Al-Qasr in the 9th century, giving the place its name. After the Christian conquest, King Sancho Ramírez had a church established within the complex. Today, the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor, with the castle walls, overlooks the village.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Bar Restaurante Roque

    Bar in Pl. Mayor.
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    A OLLA

    Bar in C. el Val.
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    La Era de Casa Capellan

    Bar in C. el Val.
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    Restaurante-bar L’Atalaya

    Bar in Plaza Domingo Muniente.
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