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Ainsa Castle
Aínsa Castle, built between the 11th and 17th centuries, is a fortress constructed over several historical periods; toda
Aragón / Huesca
HuescaAragón
Aínsa
HuescaAragónIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
589m
ALTITUDE
S. XI
FOUNDATION
1965
HISTORICAL SITE
2
MEDIEVAL SQUARES
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
×2 · vestigios · S. XI · Open to visitors
Ainsa Castle
Walled precinct
vestigios · S. XI
Collegiate church
Open to visitors
Collegiate
Notable church
romanica · S. XI-XII · Open to visitors
Santa Maria (fortified)
Remarkable main square
S. XI
Porticoed Plaza Mayor
Historic theatre
S. XI · Open to visitors
Monumental gate or arch
S. XI–XIII · Open to visitors
Portales of the walled enclosure (Portal Alto)
Historic arcaded streets
MEDIEVAL
Plaza Mayor
Romanesque gem
S. XI–XII · Open to visitors
Santa María Collegiate Church
National Historic Site
constructions as the structure of the medieval village. In 1965 the Old Town of Ainsa was declared a World Heritage Site.
Scenic viewpoint
Cinca Viewpoint
Natural / national park
UNESCO Geopark
cultural and touristic reference in the region. Inside it houses the Ecomu
By a river
It is located at the confluence of the Ara and Cinca rivers.
Natural monument
arbol singular
Carrasca de la Cruz Covered
Unique museum
Open to visitors
Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts of Ainsa in Casa Ballera
Festival of regional tourist interest
The Morisma of Ainsa
Stone village
Movie village (film locations)
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The Grand Tour (2017) - series - Palm trees in the snow (2015) - film.
Campsite
Morillo de Tou Vacation Center
Film locations
- The Grand Tour(2017)Series
- Palm trees in the snow(2015)Film
Ainsa, located in the Natural Park of canyons and Sierra de Guara.
Aínsa is a village located in the Sobrarbe region and corresponds to the ancient Kingdom or County of the same name, which arose more than a millennium ago, in the north of the province of Huesca.
In its beginnings, it consisted of a castle, much smaller than the current one and separated from the village, and a walled enclosure formed by the streets and the church of San Salvador (now disappeared) and the church of Santa Maria, of which three gates of its layout are preserved, dating from the eleventh or twelfth centuries. It was later extended between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries:
…Images of Aínsa
What to see
Places of interest
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Parish Church of Santa María
The Church of Santa María de Aínsa is one of the most iconic landmarks of the town’s historic district. Of Romanesque or
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Plaza Mayor
It retains its original structure and a unique atmosphere that transports visitors back centuries. The cobblestone stree
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Covered Cross
This small circular shrine, built in 1665, houses the holm oak tree on which, according to tradition, a luminous cross a
What to do in Aínsa
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Aínsa is located in Huesca, Aragón.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Aínsa.
Aínsa motorhome area
8 €/night40 seats · Services only: 3 € · Managed by Aínsa City Council
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Municipal parking next to the castle with about 40 marked spaces for motorhomes on the left side of the enclosure. Paved gravel floor, night lighting and good views. Free emptying of gray and black water; drinking water chargeable (3 € / 50 l). Public toilets a few meters away, next to the castle gate. Village services (stores, pharmacy, gas station) at ~400 m. Camping prohibited: no awnings, tables or chairs outside the vehicle.
- Access:
- From the city center, climb to the castle (~600 m). Payment at parking meter (like blue zone) or Telpark app. Maximum stay 48 h; check out before renewing.
- Phone:
- +34 974 500 767
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(19 puntos)
A 0.1 kmRápido · 22 kW
ElectromapsAvenida de OrdesaA 0.3 kmSemi-rápido · 7.4 kW
Hotel Apartamentos Dos RiosAvenida CentralA 0.3 kmSemi-rápido · 11 kW
Hotel SanchezAínsa, AínsaDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
