Date and time of visit: April 26, 2016, approximately 6:00 p.m.
The beautiful village of Aragon, where we arrived just after 6 p.m.
On this day, we saw two World Heritage Sites in Catalonia, and then we went on a tour of the most beautiful villages in Spain again. However, we arrived at the first beautiful village around 6 pm. Of course it was still light.
The location is around here. From the Boi Valley (Bar de Boi) where we were just before, it was easier to come than I thought.
僕はちょうど東側のN–260という道路を通ってこの村に入りました。衛星写真だとわかりづらいかもしれませんが、この村の近くには川が流れており、ちょうど村は2つの川が合流するところの三角州にあります。
この三角州違いが少し小高い丘になっているので、遠くから眺めるととても村が美しく見えます。さらにN–260号線を東側から来ると村の2、3km手前から村のある三角州地点までが緩やかな下り坂となっているため、なおさら村を美しい角度で眺めることができました。
However, unfortunately, national highways that connect local towns are like highways without any traffic lights in the Japanese sense, and it is not easy to park on the road. It’s like parking on the shoulder of a highway, but you can’t do it because you’re afraid. So, unfortunately, I couldn’t take a picture of the nice distant view of the village.
Beautiful bastide-style village with a medieval atmosphere
Although I was not able to take a picture, but it is very beautiful from a distance, so I think I can expect. Arrived at the village, there was a large parking lot in the northwest location from the village, so I completed parking without difficulty.
さて、この村はアラゴン州にある美しい村。近くにはフランス側からのピレネー超え直後の拠点にもなるウエスカという街があります。どうやらここもまたサンティアゴ・デ・コンポステーラの巡礼路上にある村のようですが、ウエスカからは少し東側に離れているので、果たしてアルビ・トゥールーズの道上のスタンダード？な拠点なのかどうかは、公式サイト等見てもよくわかりませんでした。
It is a beautiful village in Aragon, and the same as other beautiful villages in Aragon, it was founded during the Umayyad dynasty, and then occupied by the Kingdom of Aragon in the 12th century, and the original form of the village that remains now was after this Reconquista.
From the parking lot, cross a small bridge and enter the city center. The big and splendid castle wall is impressive.
Looking north, you can see the majestic Pyrenees Mountains.
Passing through one large wall, we entered the Old Town Square. It’s as if you’ve arrived in the city in Dracula.
The shape of the small, quaint central square reminds me of the bastide style you might find in a beautiful village in the southwest of France.
There are several cafes, bars and hotels next to this square. I thought it was possible to stay here.
There were also a few restaurants in the alleyway.
Also other, City Hall.
As usual, there was a sign with the logo of the beautiful village here.
Moreover, the church is also adjacent to this central square.
The view from the church tower is outstanding
We were still able to climb the tower of this church at this time. When I climbed up, I remembered again that the city was surrounded by such beautiful mountains and rivers. I was so occupied with the beauty of the old town square that I forgot about it.
Of course, the square seen from this tower is also very nice.
The beauty of the town, the central square and the beauty of the surrounding nature. A beautiful village with an excellent location and sight. We have no complaints and give it 5 stars.
1時間弱ほどで観光を終え、次なる最も美しい村へと向かいます。この日の最後の訪問地でかつ宿泊地となります。（続く）
