The fourth largest region in terms of area Spain, but sparsely populated, offers Aragon (Spanish: Aragon) not all that which one usually associates with Spain. No beaches, cold in winter and for the most part far away from mass tourism make this part of Spain look very original.
Regions
Aragon is primarily known for scenic attractions, especially the Pyrenees with gorges, rivers and forests with the highest mountain: Pico d'Aneto (3404 m). It is therefore a paradise for hikers and other outdoor activities. Also a festival for skiers in winter, with extensive ski areas (Formigal, Cerler, Panticosa, for example) that leave nothing to be desired. The Ebro Basin can distract from the partial monotony of the landscape in the interior of the region. Cultural highlights can be found particularly in the south of the Mudejar cities. These still preserve buildings that are reminiscent of the region's Moorish era. However, they were commissioned by Christians from Moorish architects.
The region consists of the three provinces
places
- 1 Zaragoza
- Capital (approx. 600,000 inhabitants) - 2 Albarracín
- 3 Alquezar
- 4 Calatayud
- 5 Caspe
- 6 Daroca
- 7 Huesca
- 8 Jaca
- 9 Teruel
- 10 Valderrobres
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Other goals
- Valle de Benasque, Pyrenees Valley in the east
- Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido, National park since 1918
- Parque Natural de Monasterio de Piedra - impressive monastery complex in an oasis of fertility. West of Calatayud.
background
Historical outline:
- 1035 Raised from a county to a kingdom
- 1118 Zaragoza proclaimed the capital by Alfonso I.
- 1137 union with Catalonia
- 1476 Unification of the two Spanish empires through the marriage of Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragón
- 1982 Receipt of the statute of an autonomous region in Spain
structure:
- Area: 47,669 km²
- Population: 1,186,849
- Population density: 25 inhabitants per square kilometer
- 3 provinces: Huesca, Zaragoza, Teruel
language
Spanish (castellano) with its own tone of voice; Aragonese in some valleys, Valencian to some extent in the east.
getting there
- automobile
- Train (Canfranc station for Pyrenees region)
- Zaragoza (Sanjurjo) airport
mobility
- Distinctive road network, also in the Pyrenees area
- Train via the center of Zaragoza, but also via Huesca / Jaca / Canfranc
- Bad bus connections for trips in the Pyrenees region
Tourist Attractions
- Mudejar architecture in Teruel, Zaragoza, Calatayud, Cervera de la Cañada and Tobed - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido - the "lost mountain" is a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site because of its geological uniqueness, the beauty and diversity of nature, the traditional ways of life that have become rare in Europe, such as alpine farming and the extraordinary role played by art and culture.
- Valle de Hecho, Valle de Ansó
- Zaragoza, Jaca on Camino Santiago, Huesca, Fuendetodos (Goya's birthplace)
activities
- hike in the Pyrenees
- To ski in ski centers e.g. Formigal, Cerler, Panticosa (Grupo Aramon - one of the largest ski areas in Spain)
- City tourism (Zaragoza - fifth largest city in Spain - 647 373 inhabitants)
kitchen
Meat al chilindrón (in a sauce with tomato, onion and bell pepper)
Most famous wine: Carinena (dark red and extremely strong)
nightlife
Night life in Zaragoza in the old town or Calle San Miguel
security
climate
Predominantly continental (hot, dry summers / cold winters)
trips
In the north to France
To the northeast to Navarre
To the west to La Rioja, Castile-León, Castile-La Mancha
In the south to the Communidad Valenciana
To the east after Catalonia
