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Sos del Rey Catolico, Aragon

2 Plaza de la Hispanidad, Sos del Rey Católico, Aragón

Description

Sos del Rey Católico is a village with a well-preserved medieval center in the northwest of the province of Zaragoza, Aragon - close to the border with Navarra. Highlights include the walls, churches, the Plaza de la Villa, and the Palacio de los Sada where Fernando el Católico was born in 1452 (Ferdinand II of Aragon).

Access & Transport

The village is 90km west of Jaca and 60km southeast of Pamplona.

Instructions & Recommendations

Make sure not to wear shoes with heels

Meta review

The village gets excellent online reviews for its well-preserved state. Many visitors start with the Palacio de Sada which has a museum-like section (with a couple of videos and some exhibits) around the life of Fernando el Católico, one of the country's most powerful Kings, who was born here. There are guided visits organized by the tourist office departing from there and these get positive comments with some noting that the slopes are rather steep. The other architectural highlight is the church of San Esteban but, besides the impressive entrance portal, the interior attracts differing opinions, especially around the quality or artistic taste of the renovation works.

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

A village worth a detour for history buffs. The medieval streets and walls are well-preserved and make for a short but very enjoyable visit. The main drawback is the remote location.

Key positive

Interesting historical background

Charming stone houses and narrow streets

Key negative

Not close to any major tourist "hotspot" (closest are Jaca and Pamplona)

Suitability

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

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:2h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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