Holiday apartment in Aínsa – Old Town, Castle and Geopark

The old town of Aínsa was declared a historic-artistic ensemble in 1965. Aínsa lies at the confluence of the Cinca and Ara rivers. Its history and riverside location offer two distinct perspectives on the town. Its historical significance and location on two rivers create specific focal points for planning your trip.

Culture and History

The Church of Santa María in Aínsa is a Romanesque building constructed in the 12th century and inspired by Jaca Cathedral. Aínsa Castle covers an extensive area that is almost as large as the rest of the town. The Cruz Cubierta, a memorial monument, is located near the centre of Aínsa.

More than 300 residents of Aínsa and the surrounding comarca take part in the performance of La Morisma. The Centro de Arte Contemporáneo in Aínsa makes a carefully selected bibliography on international contemporary art available to the public. For planning purposes, the cultural topics can be distinguished by architectural history, commemoration, performance and contemporary art.

Nature and Geology

The Espacio del Geoparque de Sobrarbe-Pirineos provides geological insights in four rooms arranged one above the other. The rocks of Sobrarbe document more than 500 million years. The Espacio del Geoparque de Sobrarbe-Pirineos is located in the south-eastern tower of Aínsa Castle.

The peaks of Pozo, la Tuca, Peña Montañesa and Peña Madrid are located in the area around Aínsa. The riverside location, the geological time scale and the named peaks can be considered different nature-related themes. When planning your trip, you can choose between different focal points such as geological discovery, landscape names and connections to the rivers.

Hiking

One hiking route leads to viewpoints on Cerro de Cotón, including the 11th-century Torre de Tou. Another hiking route descends through the Río Ena, whose water is considered temperate. For planning purposes, the destination and the route are the two distinguishing features of these trails.

The selection of topics can focus on the old town, castle, geology, peaks or hiking trails, while destinations in the wider surrounding region can be considered separately. If you have several interests, it helps to consider local culture, nature and regional history separately.

Other Destinations

The local overview also leads to Morillo De Tou and Guaso.

Other places in the overview: Charo, Baldellou, Aratorés, Yésero, Sipán, Peñalba.

The Monasterio de San Juan de Matidero monastery is located in the wider surrounding region of Aínsa. The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is also located in the wider surrounding region of Aínsa. The Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is located in the wider surrounding region of Aínsa. The Parque Nacional de Ordesa National Park is likewise located in the wider surrounding region of Aínsa.

For the higher-level travel overview: Huesca.