Holiday in Aragon

About Aragon

Aragon is the wild heart of northeastern Spain and a region that is largely overlooked by most international tourists. This historic landscape between the Pyrenees in the north and the barren plains of the Ebro Valley in the south contains some of the most spectacular natural landscapes and best-preserved medieval villages on the entire Iberian Peninsula. The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in the Central Pyrenees is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the Yosemite of Europe - massive canyons, roaring waterfalls, and peaks over 3,000 meters rise into the deep blue sky. In winter, the Pyrenean ski resorts of Formigal, Cerler, and Candanchú transform into top-notch winter sports areas that are significantly cheaper than the Alps. The capital, Zaragoza, surprises as an underrated city with the Moorish Aljafería, the impressive Basílica del Pilar on the banks of the Ebro, and a vibrant tapas scene. In the Aragonese hinterland, villages like Albarracín, known for its red stone walls and medieval alleys, are considered among the most beautiful villages in Spain, and Sos del Rey Católico, which has hardly changed since the Middle Ages. The Mudéjar architecture of Aragon, a unique blend of Islamic and Christian building styles, is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and is showcased in colorful brick towers in Teruel and Zaragoza. For German hikers and winter sports enthusiasts, Aragon offers excellent value for money and a wilderness that has become rare in Europe. The region is also a paradise for canyoning, rafting, and climbing in one of the least populated areas of Western Europe.