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Places of Interest
on the Spanish Side
There are many places of interest which can be visited from Panticosa, either before, during or after your holiday with us.
San Juan de la Peña
The Monasteries at San Juan de la Peña are definitely well worth a visit. Tucked away in the foothills of the Pyrenees, about a 50 minute drive from Panticosa the older monastery dates back to the 10th century and is said to have once been home to the ‘holy grail’; whilst the newer hill-top complex dates back to the 17th century and now houses a state of the art museum/exhibition about the history of the site.
Mallos de Riglos
The phenomenal Mallos are located in the Sierra de Loarre, 30 km south-west of Jaca. A compact massif of sandy-red conglomerate spires, turrent and buttresses which form a remarkable backdrop to the medieval village of Riglos. The Mallos de Riglos rises abruptly like remnants of a surreal medieval castle. This is a great place to soak up the sun, rest tired feet, watch climbers cling to the rock and vultures sail the thermals.
Castillo de Loarre
The Castillo de Loarre is located on the southern edge of the Spanish Pyrenees overlooking the Ebro plain. It is probably one of the finest examples of a Romanesque castle to be found throughout all of Spain. The castle is surrounded by a double circuit of walls with round towers, above which rise the rectangular keep and the church of Santa María.
Zaragoza
Zaragoza is a gem. Here the remains of the ancient city wall surround the picturesque old town with its charming squares and many fascinating sights such as the Aljaferia Castle and the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Sierra de Guara
The breathtaking Sierra de Guarra, with its deep narrow gorges and high limestone walls, is one of the best canyoning locations in Europe. Situated amongst the almond and olive groves of the pre-Pyrenees, it is a fantasy land of sculpted gorges of all difficulties. The area is also home to pre-historic cave paintings, quaint Spanish villages such as Alquézar and one of the most important bird reserves in Europe.
Mountain Villages
Dotted around the region there are picture-postcard Spanish villages such as the once deserted Lanuza and Ainsa with its cobbled streets and atmospheric hill top quarter. Torla, the gateway to the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park and the Mondarruego cliffs provide act as an impressive backdrop.
on the French Side
The beautiful and historic city of Pau boasts an enchanting old quarter, where numerous cafés and restaurants bring life to a labyrinth of quaint streets. The magnificent Château de Pau looms large above this historic centre. Flanking the south side of the old quarter is one of France's finest promenades, the Boulevard des Pyrénées, a majestic esplanade, from which you can gaze at a 60 mile section of the jagged crest that defines the range, each peak identified by plaques on the hand rails. Pau is 2 hours from Panticosa. It will therefore make an ideal place to spend the last evening of your holiday if you are flying home from Pau early the next morning.
If you fly into Toulouse it is a lovely place to stay before or after your holiday with us in the Spanish Pyrenees. Ideally situated in the heart of the South West France, Toulouse is a sunny cosmopolitan city which mixes heritage and lifestyle with great cultural and festival events. It is also home to some of France's best museums and galleries. Between tours you can chat on the terrace of one of the city's many street cafés, stumble upon the charms of a square, park or garden or just wander along the quays of the Garonne or the banks of the Canal du Midi.
