Weekend Getaway - Aragon Rivers I - Alquézar & Bierge
Weekend Getaway to the rivers of the Huesca province visiting Alquézar village & river Vero, Biege canyon& Adhuesca village for an overnight stay
About Weekend Getaway to Aragon Rivers I - Alquézar & Bierge
A spectacular weekend in the province of Huesca to enjoy River hiking in Alquézar and Bierge. An overnight stay in the medieval village of Adahuesca. I recommend this weekend trip for late spring or summer to enjoy the warm river water.
The best time of year to do this trip is May, June, July and August when the water is warm enough to swim.
Day 1 - Alquézar
Alquézar is a small village (poulation 300) with a big history and features in the top 10 of many rankings of Spain's most beutiful villages, achieving a UN tourism ranking for one of the best tourism villages of 2022.
Alquézar is situated on a limestone outcrop to the west of river Vero canyon in the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park and is based around a castle and church of Santa Maria, consecrated in 1099.
The village is Arabic in origin being reconquered by Spanish Christian forces during the expulsion of the Arabs from mainland Europe in the 10th Century. Today the village relies on tourism being a popular spot for hiking, canyoning, rock climbing and abseiling.
Between the villages of Lecina and Alquézar, the River Vero carves its way through calcareous rock forming impressive canyons and ravines dotted with hollows and caves. These are the result of water seeping through fractures in the ground and slowly dissolving the limestone.
Below you will find my recommended 13km circular hiking route through Alquézar village along the river Vero canyon walkways to the village of Asque. The route has several places to stop and swim.
Day 2 - Bierge
Bierge is a small village in Aragon near to the Catalan border whose electricity is provided by the daming of the Alcandre river producing a small lake behind the dam as well as a great river for hiking. The Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park is polular for canyoning activities (Barranco del Formiga and the Barranco de La Peonera) but this route does not require any specialist protective equipment or a mountain guide. The route is known as Salto de Bierge.
Happy Exploring!
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Rivers of Aragon I - Alquézar & River Vero hike
Discover spectacular Alquézar village & complete a 13km circular hiking route via River Vero walkways in Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park
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10Km circular amphibious hike along the natural pools of Alcanadre River to the Bierge dam. A refreshing hike for the Summer in Aragon near to Catalan border
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Getting to Weekend Getaway to Aragon Rivers I - Alquézar & Bierge
Access to Alquézar is via car only. You can park in the Parking zone on the edge of the village (coordinates 42.169458, 0.020960).
Take the A2 leaving Barcelona in the direction of Lleida and continue past Lleida till junction 458 onto the A22 towards Huesca. At the Barbastro exit, junction 51 join the A240 then take the exit onto the A-1232 towards Adahuesca. Near to Adahuesca there is a turn off onto the HU-352 to Alquézar.
Alquézar is a three hour drive from Barcelona.
Adhuesca is a village about 20 minutes drive from Alquézar. Take the A-1233 to Radiquero then a further 3km to Adhuesca village.
From Adhuesca, follow the A-1230 to the village of Alberuela de la Liena and then on to Bierge taking the A-1227 for the last 2Km to Salto de Bierge.
Where to Eat Weekend Getaway to Aragon Rivers I - Alquézar & Bierge
Alquézar
- Bar Restaurante el Mirador de Alquézar: popular traditional Spanish tapas menu with main dishes and deserts. This bar has a great outside dining terrace with views over the village.
Calle arrabal, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca - Brasería Mesón del Vero: three course meal of traditional Spanish mediterranean food incuding griled meat and fish.
Bo. Arrabal 22, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca - O'cado | Alquézar: three course set menu for €25. Meal of traditional Spanish mediterranean food incuding griled meat and fish.
Bo. Arrabal 24, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca - O'cado | Alquézar: three course set menu for €45 or €57. Five star restaurnt with excelent wine and food menu of traditional Spanish mediterranean food.
Calle Medio 13, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca - Casa Pardina | Alquézar: three course set menu for €45 or €57. Five star restaurnt with excelent wine and food menu of traditional Spanish mediterranean food.
Calle Medio 13, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca - Restaurante Cueva Reina | Alquézar: Five star restaurnt with menu of dishes rnging from €15 to €30. Luxuary evening dining.
Calle Medio 42, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca
Adahuesca
- Restaurante Tomate Rosa: The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Apartamentos Vino Tinto building and has a great outdoor garden dining area with views over the landscape.
Plaza las Santas 10, 22147 Adahuesca, Huesca - Restaurante Ordio: €32 three course set menu of traditional Spanish mediterranean food incuding griled meat and fish.
Calle Medio 17, 22147 Adahuesca, Huesca - Albergue Crux: Hostal and great place to have breakfast in the terrace garden from 08:30h.
Cruz del Hospital 3, 22147 Adahuesca, Huesca
Salto de Bierge
- Salto de Bierge Albergue Restaurante: Hostal restaurant that serves tapas, grilled meat and fish. I always enjoy a plate of Patatas Bravas here after the hike before returning to Barcelona.
A-1227, 22144 Bierge, Huesca
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