Aragon Active
Culture & Gastronomy Holidays Spain
€1895
Per person
8 Days
7 nights
All inclusive
Staying at our 17th c. farmhouse
8 Pax
Max Group Size
Trip Overview
With gentle walks, we will explore the central Spanish Pyrenees on our Culture and Gastronomy Holidays Spain. A land rich in history, architecture, gastronomy and culture. Neolithic Dolmens mix with formidable forts, medieval monasteries, ancient ruins and Romanesque churches.
The June and October weeks are planned to include the local fiestas. These are authentic Pyrenees experiences well off the normal tourist trail.
We are Simon and Lucy, your hosts, a husband and wife team who pride ourselves on our personal service, the care we take and our attention to detail.
You will be staying at our exceptional, renovated farmhouse, within a UNESCO Geopark, a place of particular geological interest and close to the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, a UNESCO world heritage site.
The group size is limited to a maximum of 8 people.
Why not organise a group of 8 friends! We can then make this a private holiday.
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Itinerary
Culture & Gastronomy Holidays Spain
This is a summary for our Culture & Gastronomy Holidays Spain. To see a full itinerary use the button below.
Day 1
- Arrival at Casa Allué, Albella.
Day 2
- Visit the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña and Jaca Cathedral on the Camino de Santiago.
Day3
- Easy walk from the house to local villages to learn about local history, superstitions and geology . Picnic lunch, workshop.
Day4
- Drive to the Somontano region for a Guided Tour of the Moorish citadel of Alquézar, restaurant lunch and winery visit.
Day 5
- Rest day, Paella on the terrace, guided visit to local chapel.
Day 6
- Visit a local village fiesta with traditional dances. An easy valley walk and a cheese visit.
Day 7
- An easy walk in Tella, visiting 3 amazing chapels. Spectacular mountain scenery plus visit the medieval town Ainsa.
Day 8
- Depart for Zaragoza and onward journeys home.
Voted the best of the best by our guests!
Culture & Gastronomy Holidays Spain Reviews
Our 8-day experience on the culture and cooking week was probably the best travel experience I ever had. – tied with Galapagos! Lucy and Simon were incredible hosts who knew so much about the area and shared it enthusiastically with us. We hiked and visited so many sites, filling each day with new experiences! The countryside is beautiful and the ancient small villages and towns so photogenic. The food…well the food was outstanding, from the homegrown veggies and fruits to the wild boar stew, hunted by a neighbor.If you want to experience the Spanish Pyrenees at its best, this is the trip for you! I will never forget it and our incredible hosts!
Jane Eggleston USA
We did the gastronomy and culture holiday and found everything really great. Lovely accommodation, stunning scenery, delicious food and wine and a warm welcome from Lucy and Simon awaited us. Everything was meticulously organised to make sure we made the most of our time in this beautiful part of Spain. We visited historic towns and villages, monasteries and a cathedral as well as watching in awe as vultures circled above us. Cookery workshops were a real highlight and great fun.
Valerie UK
Accommodation
A restored 17th century farmhouse, Casa Allué
On our Culture and Gastronomy Holidays Spain you will be staying at our lovingly restored farmhouse.
We are Simon & Lucy, your hosts, and we live in the tiny hamlet of Albella, in a remote part of the Spanish Pyrenees, with just eight permanent residents.
An authentic Pyrenean experience….
Where we have the right recipe to make your holiday truly memorable.
Spacious bedrooms, deluxe ensuite bathrooms, and comfortable communal areas with Wifi.
Solo travellers have their own private ensuite bedroom, at no extra cost.
Dining out on our large terrace from May to October.
Fresh produce that is locally sourced, or straight from our organic veg patch.
Local Somontano wines.
Whether it is breakfast, picnic lunches or evening meals, we prepare everything with care and passion.
For more details on the accommodation click the button below.
Booking
To see the dates, and reserve your place on our Culture and Gastronomy Holiday Spain, use the button below.
If you are in any doubt about your suitability for this holiday please contact us before completing this form.
Once completed you will get a summary of your trip with the total cost.
Email: holiday@aragonactive.com
Tel: (0034) 679 345 623
Select Trip Dates & Guests
Simply select your trip date and the number of guests, then proceed using the ‘Next’ button.
We require a €150 deposit per person as part of the reservation process. Our secure on-line payment system accepts all credit cards.
Getting Here
We recommend to all guests that they make travel arrangements to Zaragoza.
There are direct flights into Zaragoza airport from London Stansted. Alternatively, Zaragoza has high-speed rail links from Barcelona and Madrid. Journey time from both cities is approximately 1½ hours.
From Zaragoza we offer a minibus taxi transfer service, collecting from the airport and the railway station to our Guest House in the Spanish Pyrenees. Transfer time is just under 2 hours. Cost €80 return per person.
Click the button below for detailed information and instructions on travelling to Zaragoza.