Aínsa-Sobrarbe

Situated on a promontory at the convergence of the Ara and Cinca rivers, this beautiful old centre of Aínsa revolves around thefantastic and very old arcaded Plaza Mayor.

The village, which was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sobrarbe, is sprinkled with middle ages buildings, among those which stand out is the exquisite Romanic tower of the church. The small paved streets of Aínsa are flanked by beautiful decorated manor houses, many of them converted into friendly hotels and decoration shops.

The village itself, is the centre of village life in Sobrarbe, it’s full of life. Under the arches of the square, the traditional inns and restaurants are usually full of clients who are trying the typical dishes of the region.

I went last year in winter. It is a very beautiful village at the foot of the Pyrenees, where the people are very friendly and the food fantastic.

The country side is excellent for photography, and it takes you back to a different time, including a different world taken from mythical stories.

Besides being a "happening" town, it is also nice to enjoy a pleasant stroll along the top of Ainsa in order to admire the well-preserved old town. Some of the very well-kept cobbled streets and pretty houses that neighbors have filled with flowers as you get you closer to the large square with its medieval arcades. On one side are the remains of the castle, whose history dates back to XI Century and is protected by a great wall. On the other is the Romanesque church of Santa Maria, it is simple but has an outstanding tower and surely the world's smallest cloister of pentagonal shape. From the bell the views are splendid.