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Ainsa medieval village & castle

Plaza Castillo, Aínsa, Aragón

Description

La villa de Aínsa is a village at the foothills of the Aragonese Pyrenees, roughly between the national parks of Ordesa, Posets and Sierra de Guara. It is known for its stone houses centred around two streets (Calle Mayor and Santa Cruz) joining at the Plaza Mayor, its 11th century castle, and the Parish Church of Santa Maria.

Access & Transport

The village is 55km north of Barbastro, 70km east of Jaca (N-260), 100km northeast of Huesca, and 45km from the border with France through the Tunel de Bielsa / Tunnel d'Aragnouet.

Instructions & Recommendations

Make sure not to wear shoes with heels (cobblestones)

Meta review

Online reviewers note that the medieval streets and castle are well preserved and have retained a real charm though it is small and can get a little busy on some days. The main square is impressive in size, not to say disproportionate - as is often the case in the country. There are good views over the village from the castle defensive walls.

Environmental & Social

The only carbon footprint is that of your car if you drive there. Any amount spent there helps the local rural economy.

Conclusion

The village of Ainsa is very much worth a stop if you happen to be spending some time in the region. Not quite a destination by itself but certainly scenic and enjoyable for a couple of hours and a lunch.

Key positive

Charming stone houses and narrow streets

Well preserved

Beautiful surrounding countryside / mountains

Key negative

Not close to any major tourist "hotspot" (closest is Ordesa)

Very small

Suitability

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility but wheelchair users may need assistance to navigate the streets

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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