Alquézar
Member of Los Pueblos más Bonitos de España
On a limestone outcrop above the last canyon of the Río Vero, Alquézar grew up around a castle and the collegiate church of Santa María, consecrated in 1099. Its name comes from the Arabic for fortress, and the stronghold once guarded nearby Barbastro. Today it is Aragon's main starting point for canyoning, vultures nest on the canyon walls, and dozens of nearby caves hold prehistoric paintings.
Highlights
- The collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor, seen on guided tours
- Walks along the Río Vero canyon
- Prehistoric rock art in the Río Vero Cultural Park, like the Chimiachas deer (ES)
- Somontano wines and award-winning sheep's cheese from nearby Radiquero
- Canyoning, climbing and birdwatching in the Sierra y Cañones de Guara park
Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.
Population: 328
Things to see
- Colegiatte of Alquézar (ES)
- Chimiachas L (ES)
Travel guide (Wikivoyage)
Alquezar is a small town of about 300 people (2018) standing on the rocks in Aragon, north of Spain. It is in the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park, and there are various campsites in the local area to cater to outdoor enthusiasts. Popular activities include canyoning, walking, rock climbing and abseiling, as well as ornithology.
Nearby member villages
- Aínsa · 29 km
- Roda de Isábena · 43 km
- Durro · 75 km
- Garòs · 89 km
- Arties · 91 km