Alquézar
A medieval village perched above the Vero River gorge in the Sierra de Guara, known for its collegiate church and the Vero River trail.
Alquézar lies in the Somontano district of Huesca province, built on cliffs above the Vero River gorge. It is within the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park, and the whole old village is listed as a historic-artistic complex. The collegiate Church of Santa María at the top of the village was built on the site of a 9th-century Moorish castle and remodelled after 1067. Its cloister walls preserve ancient murals. The Vero River trail leaves from the village entrance. It is a loop route that descends into the valley along wooden boardwalks and metal walkways attached to the cliffs, passing an old dam and an old hydroelectric station. It takes about 2–3 hours and is not difficult. The area also has rock-art trails at the Vero River Cultural Park and wineries in Somontano. Parking is hard to find in peak season, so arrive early. Whether the trail requires a reservation should be checked against official local information.
Opening hours
Village open all day; Chapter church and boardwalk open seasonally
Nearby sights
- Aínsa
- Ermita de San Úrbez
- Cascada del Sorrosal
- Añisclo Canyon
- Escuaín Gorges
- Faja de Pelay
- Arazas River Waterfalls (Arripas, La Cueva, Estrecho)
- Torla