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Spanish Pyrenees

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The Spanish Pyrenees stretch along the border with France and Andorra, with rugged peaks, deep valleys, and national parks like Ordesa y Monte Perdido and Aigüestortes.

by Felix Gillen

The Spanish Pyrenees stretch along the border with France and Andorra, with rugged peaks, deep valleys, and national parks like Ordesa y Monte Perdido and Aigüestortes. The region is suitable for challenging hikes and climbing tours as well as strolls through medieval villages. Here you'll discover a mix of nature, history, and local culture.

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Jaca

Jaca, the first capital of the Kingdom of Aragón until 1096, is nestled in the Pyrenees, blending history with mountain charm. Its striking landmark is the five-sided *Citadel*, built in the late 16th century under Philip II.

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National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici

Catalonia's only National Park is known for its almost 200 mountain lakes ("estanys"), waterfalls, and a high-mountain landscape of granite and slate, shaped by glaciers.

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Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

The National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known for its glacier-formed U-shaped valleys, deep gorges, steep rock faces, and Monte Perdido, ideal for hikers and nature lovers.

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Sierra and Canyons of Guara

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.

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Valle de Arán

A Pyrenean valley on the north side of the main ridge with its own language (Aranese, a variant of Occitan), known for its villages with Romanesque churches, the Baqueira Beret ski resort, and diverse hiking opportunities.

Valle de Benasque

The valley is often referred to as the "Heart of the Pyrenees" and is surrounded by the highest peaks of the mountain range, including Aneto. It is an important destination for mountaineers and hikers.

Sights in Spanish Pyrenees

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Sant Climent de Taüll

The Romanesque Basilica in Vall de Boí, consecrated in 1123, is, with its slender, freestanding bell tower, the most famous example of the valley's Romanesque churches, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000. In the apse, you'll see a faithful replica of the Pantocrator fresco; the original hangs in the MNAC in Barcelona.

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Congost de Mont-rebei

The Noguera Ribagorçana river has carved a gorge between Catalonia and Aragon, with rock walls almost 500m high and only about 20m wide at its narrowest points. A rock-hewn path with railings leads through it. The protected area on the Catalan side covers nearly 600 hectares.

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Church

Cathedral of Saint Mary of Urgell

The Cathedral of La Seu d'Urgell was built from 1090 and completed in the late 12th century, making it Catalonia's only surviving Romanesque cathedral. Its cloister features over 50 capitals with plant, human, and animal motifs, and the Diocesan Museum houses a valuable copy of the Beatus of Liébana.

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National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici

Catalonia's only National Park is known for its almost 200 mountain lakes ("estanys"), waterfalls, and a high-mountain landscape of granite and slate, shaped by glaciers.