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Castillo de Loarre, Aragon

A-1206, Loarre, Aragón

Description

The Castle of Loarre was built in the 11th century (and then expanded in the 13th); it marked the border between Christian and Muslim dominions at the time. It is located on a rocky outcrop in Huesca Province and consists of several buildings bounded by curtain walls and defensive towers.

Access & Transport

The castle is 2km north of the village of Loarre, 35km northwest of the city of Huesca along the A-132 / A-1206. There is free onsite parking.

Instructions & Recommendations

The timing of guided tours (Spanish, English or French) can be found here: http://castillodeloarre.es/en/visits/#rowVisitasHorariosTarifas

Meta review

One of the best-known and most visited castles in Aragon with good online reviews and a word of caution: the structure is spectacular from the outside but essentially empty inside, something visitors should be aware of before driving there and paying the entrance fee.

Environmental & Social

Green activity. Helps preserve the region's architectural and historical heritages + brings economic activity to the nearby village

Conclusion

One sight to add to your itinerary if visiting the city of Huesca (or passing through), but given there is so little to see inside we would strongly advise visitors to upgrade to a guided tour, which would bring the defensive complex 'alive'.

Key positive

Impressive fortifications

Expansive views over the surrounding countryside

Key negative

Devoid of furniture

Suitability

Visitors with reduced mobility will require assistance to move about inside

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closes at 20h from mid-June to mid-Sep. Closed on 25 Dec & 01 Jan + afternoons of 24 Dec & 31 Dec.

av. transport time:0h 40m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 19:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 19:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY11:00 - 17:30

WEDNESDAY11:00 - 17:30

THURSDAY11:00 - 17:30

FRIDAY11:00 - 17:30

SATURDAY11:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY11:00 - 17:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€6
5.5
Adult
17 - 64
€6
5.5
Child
6 - 16
€4.5
5.5
Infant
0 - 5
€0
0
Price for students <26 is 5,50 € and with guided visit is 8€/7€/6€

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