The Alto Gállego

Panticosa, Alto Gállego / Photo: lutty moreira (via Wikimedia Commons)
Panticosa, Alto Gállego / Photo: lutty moreira (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Comarca del Alto Gállego is one of the most beautiful and representative places in the whole of Huesca and its Pyrenean area. This place has so much to offer that you won't know where to start. This area is magical, as much for its landscapes as for its traditions and its people.

One of the wonders of the area is the peculiarity of the architecturevisible both in the houses of fellow citizens and in almost any building near the Aragonese Pyrenees. The region is made up of numerous municipalities, among which we find Yebra, Panticosa, Sabiñánigo or Sallent de Gállego.

If you ever decide to visit this beautiful place, keep in mind that you can't miss out on the beautiful Mozarabic churches The medieval churches that populate the entire region will tell you all about what happened in the past through their present. This area of Spain had a Arab influence really present for a long time, so you can't miss visits such as the ones in the Churches of San Pedro Lárrede, Susín and Satué.

If you are also a fan of hiking or of the simple high altitude nature, you will be especially satisfied, as you will be able to practice sports such as the hiking, rafting or cycling in almost any place you visit. The flora throughout the region is wonderful, and you'll feel like you're reading a fairytale as you wander through its hidden wonders.

Finally, don't miss the many festivals that populate the area at almost any time of the year. There is no doubt that the whole region is very varied, and no matter what you want to see, everyone will find a little piece of paradise in the Alto Gállego region.

 

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