Aínsa
One of Spain's most beautiful villages, with medieval walls on a hilltop, an arcaded main square and a castle, overlooking Peña Montañesa.
Aínsa was the old capital of the Kingdom of Sobrarbe. The old town sits on a hill where the Cinca and Ara rivers meet, and it retains walls dating from the 11th to 16th centuries, a Romanesque Church of Santa María and a large square ringed by stone arcades. It has been named one of “the most beautiful villages in Spain.” The castle houses the Pyrenean Ecomuseum, and from the walls you can look out toward Peña Montañesa. It's about 50 minutes' drive from Torla and can be combined with Añisclo Canyon on the same day. For dinner, try the local grilled lamb ribs.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ermita de San Úrbez
- Escuaín Gorges
- Añisclo Canyon
- Gradas de Soaso
- Cola de Caballo
- Faja de Pelay
- Monte Perdido
- Pineta Valley