The capital of the Bajo Aragon district of eastern Aragon, the town of Alcaniz stands on the banks of the Guadalope river, some 430 kilometres from the countries capital Madrid. Overlooked by its castle which was formerly the HQ of the Order of Calatrava, Alcaniz has a population of 16,392, and a history going back to the Moorish occupation. It suffered various conflicts before finally being taken from muslim control in 1179, by Alfonso II of Aragon. Places to visit in Alcaniz include the Santa Maria la Mayor church, the town hall, the Lonja and the castle which has now been turned into a parador (hotel). Alcaniz can be reached from the N-232, between Hijar and Monroyo, 120 km from Zaragoza, the regional capital.
October 25, 2010
October 22, 2010
Daroca Aragon
Located to the south of Zaragoza, the town of Daroca has a population of around 2,000 and is mostly famous for its medieval walls, which stretch for over four kilometres and formerly has a staggering 114 fortified towers. You still enter the town through its 2 ancient portals, and inside you will find some fine Mudejar architecture. Places worth visiting in Daroca include the Iglesia de Santa Maria, the Iglesia de San Miguel, the Puerta Alta and Puerta Baja gateways, the Iglesia de Santo Domingo and the Fountain of Twenty Pipes. Daroca is about thirty eight kilometres from Calatayud.
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Tarazona Aragon
Situated in the valley of the River Queiles at a distance of 86 kilometres from the city of Zaragoza, the town of Tarazona lies in the foothills of the Moncayo, at a crossroads between the Spanish regions of Aragon, Navarre, Castilla and La Rioja. Accessible only by road, as it has no railway connections, Tarazona has a population of about 11,000 and a history going back to before the Roman invasion of Spain. The earliest remains date from the 1st century BC, and the Romans called the town Turiaso, at which time it was a thriving city. Later controlled by the Moors it was reconquered for the Christians by Alfonso I in 1119. An interesting place to visit, especially if you are interested in Mudejar architecture, Tarazona now relies a great deal on tourism for its survival though it has been important for textiles and matches. Tarazona is to the north-west of Zaragoza.
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October 1, 2010
Hotel Candanchu Huesca Aragon
Hotel Candanchu Huesca Aragon
A great choice for your accommodation in the skiing resort of Candanchu, in Aragon, Spain, is the Hotel Candanchu, which is centrally located and handy for local tourist attractions, ski shops and ski runs. A comfortable modern hotel with rooms offering bathroom and television, the Hotel Candanchu also has restaurant, gym, massage, bar, lounge, disabled facilities and business centre. Rooms are offered from around 38 euros per night (£32). Candanchu is located in the Huesca province of Aragon, close to the border with France, it is in the western Pyrenees and has a neighbouring ski resort called Astun, the two resorts share a ski pass for chair lifts and ski pulls, and between them offer a large number of skiing runs of varying difficulty, though the area is more recommended for experienced skiers. Candanchu is approximately 60 miles drive from Huesca and 105 miles drive from Zaragoza, the airport at Zaragoza is 114 miles a journey which should take about 2 hours 44 minutes.
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