winter It is a very favorable time to carry out a rural weekend getaway to some small town in Spain. In addition to enjoying the beauty of the landscapes, it is very pleasant to spend a few days in an environment where the tranquility is the protagonist and where the bustle of the cities is miles away.
One of the best places to make that long-awaited getaway is the province of Lleida, since in the northwest of Catalonia there are hundreds of towns perfect for relaxing and that are surrounded by a unique natural environment. Some of them are even very close to the border with France, so you could also spend a few hours in the neighboring country.
Vielha
Vielha is one of the most beautiful towns in the Aran Valley, and this beautiful town built on both banks of the Black River It has buildings as incredible as the Romanesque church of San Miguel or the Hermitage of Santa María de Mijarán. In addition, it is the nerve center of the region, so there are many leisure and restaurant options.
Salardu
In the same Pyrenean region is Salardú, where the Unhòla and Garonne rivers and in which its main tourist attraction is the impressive St. Andrew’s Church, a temple from the 13th century that follows the typical canons of the Romanesque architecture of the area. If you are looking for tranquility, it is your ideal destination.
Bosost
But if you really want to enjoy the extraordinary architecture from the Aran Valley area, the right place to do it is the village of Bosost. With barely 1,100 inhabitants, its cobbled streets are flanked by beautiful stone houses, although the real wonder of the town is the Church of the Assumption of Mary, declared Asset of National Cultural Interest.
Solsona
Another of the best towns in Lleida to visit this winter is Solsona, where you can visit medieval monuments as sublime as your cathedral or its walled enclosure. You also cannot miss its beautiful Episcopal Palace or its Plaza Mayor, although the ideal thing is to get lost in the streets of the town to discover all its charms.
Taull
Few villas can say that they have two temples declared World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. One of them is Taüll, a spectacular town in the Boi Valley where you will find the impressive Catalan Romanesque churches of Santa María and Sant Climent. In addition, its houses with slate roofs, added to the Pyrenees as a backdrop, make the town an incomparable rural tourism destination.
Montfalcó Murallat
Entering this town of the La Segarra region It’s like traveling back in time, since the few houses that remain standing in the sublime walled town of Montfalcó Murallat are in a perfect state of conservation. Walking through its streets will automatically take you to 13th century, making it one of the most special towns in all of Lleida.
Durro
Another town with two temples Durro is on the prestigious UNESCO list, and despite having only 80 inhabitants, it is one of the most beautiful in Spain. Both the Church of the Nativity like the Hermitage of Sant Quirc They are a true wonder, but this medieval town is also surrounded by a natural environment hallucinatory.
Canejan
If what you want is to spend a few days as close as possible to the border with France, the town you should go to is Canejan, since it is the northernmost of the Aran Valley. Its churches, its small streets full of charm and its architectural heritage are incredible, making it perfect for those looking for tranquility as well as a more cultural visit.
Gerri de la Sal
In the heart of the region The Pallars Sobirà, Adjacent to the Arán Valley, is the town of Gerri de la Sal, a beautiful medieval town built on the banks of the Noguera Pallaresa river with an unparalleled heritage. He Monastery of Saint Mary It is only an appetizer of what awaits you in its historic center, which is accessed after passing a 11th century bridge.
Ribelles
This curious town is built on a hill of the Noguera region. So much his castle like the houses of this villa belonging to Vilanova de la Aguda are truly beautiful, so you should not be fooled by their low population (There are barely fifty neighbors). Without a doubt, it is one of the best rural destinations for this winter.
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