Jaca is a small town located in Huesca province, Aragon, North East Spain. It's situated in the centre of the Pyrenees mountain range, close to the border with France.

With more and more people visiting the town every year, Jaca has become a top tourist destination for skiers and hikers in Spain. Visitors are attracted by its beautiful natural setting, architecture, history and proximity to the stunning Pyrenees mountains.

Jaca is surrounded by some of the most beautiful valleys in the Pyrenees and is a prime example of a traditional mountain town that has adapted successfully to the touristic demands of the 21st century. Rapid economic progress and the abandonment of traditional economies have left some mountainous areas struggling but Jaca has survived mainly through its thriving tourism. This success has been achieved naturally, with its proximity to the ski stations such as Formigal and Candanchu.

The town is set in a truely privileged position in a depression surrounded by the stunning valleys that follow the course of the Aragon River.

The surrounding scenery is one of Jaca's greatest assets. The variety of the landscapes is immense and it changes quite considerably, depending on the season. Jaca is also an ideal mountain sports location. Visitors come here to go skiing and snowboarding on the nearby slopes during the winter. In spring, summer and autumn, walking, trekking, and sightseeing are popular, both within Jaca and in the surrounding pyrenees mountains.

FESTIVALS

An important festival for Jaca and its residents, takes place on the first Friday in May, each year. It’s a celebration of Jaca’s victory over the Saracen army. This festival has been offically declared an event of touristic interest.

At the end of May, there is a religious march to the Virgen de la Cueva de Oroel. Numerous villages take part in the walk, including: Jaca, Baros, Narvassa and Ulle.

During the Pentecost, some important events take place. The vows to San Indaleico (which were originally taken in the early 11th Century) are dramatically re-created throughout numerous villages, in the Jaca area.

Holy Trinity Sunday is celebrated in a number of towns in the Jaca area. These include Val Ancha, Val Estrecha and Guasillo. From here, the townsfolk embark on a spiritual walk to Santa Orosia in Yebra de Basa. Corpus Christi is celebrated with a fascinating procession. This takes place in Asieso.

The Pyrenees Folklore Festival takes place in late July/early August. Look out for “Folklórico de los Pirineos”. The festival is held (on odd years) in the village of Oloron. The celebrations are great fun, and everyone is invited, people from all over the world are welcome.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation offers in Jaca, Spain, are of fantastic value, especially when compared against most Northern European countries. In most inland Pyrenees towns, you will be able to find rural hotels and ski apartments at fantastically cheap prices.

Hotels in and around Jaca are of a very high standard with modern facilities, and usually have good restaurants and bars in or nearby the premises. Most have private parking, which is always a help as the roads in and around Jaca can become congested during peak seasons.

There is also a stunning variety of ski apartments and houses forn holiday rental. So whether you are a group of friends looking for a base close to the ski slopes of the Pyrenees, or a family looking to explore the area during summer, there are plenty of places to stay and accommodations to choose from.

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