Covered Cross · Aínsa

This small circular shrine, built in 1665, houses the holm oak tree on which, according to tradition, a luminous cross appeared during the battle between Christians and Saracens. That miracle is said to have secured victory for the Christian troops and made Aínsa one of the great historical symbols of the Sobrarbe region.

The monument stands precisely where legend places that confrontation, which is also the origin of La Morisma (LINK), the popular historical reenactment that brings this story to life every two years and is one of the most important cultural events in the Aragonese Pyrenees.

The walk to the Cruz Cubierta is part of the experience. The stroll allows you to gradually leave the medieval quarter behind as the silhouette of the Peña Montañesa dominates the horizon and the landscape opens up between fields and mountains.

History, landscape, and tradition come together in this essential spot for understanding the identity and legends of Aínsa.

The monument stands on the very site where legend places the battle against the Saracens, the origin of the tale that is now reenacted every two years in the performance of La Morisma, one of the most important historical events in the Pyrenees. But reaching the Cruz Cubierta is, in itself, part of the experience. The walk from the historic center takes you through open fields, with the majestic silhouette of Peña Montañesa dominating the horizon and Aínsa left behind with its unmistakable medieval profile. It is a peaceful journey, full of light and scenery, that connects history, nature, and tradition. Visiting this place is not just about seeing a memorial, but about exploring the setting where legend, the identity of an entire region, and one of the most beautiful views of Sobrarbe come together.