He Aran Valley It is one of the most touristic regions of the Catalan Pyrenees. Although the beach is one of the great attractions of Catalonia, its mountainous landscapes are also a great attraction for tourists and, in this sense, nature lovers have one of their favorite spots in this Catalan region bordering Aragon and France. .
There are green mountains, ski resorts, routes and peaks for hiking, but the Aran Valley has many other must-see spots. His gastronomyPyrenean and in which local products are brought to light, is a good hook but also the Romanesque legacy that still today its twenty towns shine, especially in their small churches.
The capital of the area also arouses a lot of interest. Viellathat many consider ‘Spanish Switzerland’, It is the commercial hub of the area and many stop there to walk around to browse its local craft and sports equipment stores. In addition, another municipality in the valley stands out for its beauty.
One of the most beautiful towns in Spain in 2023
It is about Artiesa charming town located halfway between Viella and the Baqueira-Beret ski resort that was chosen one of the most beautiful towns in Spain in 2023. It currently has more than 500 inhabitants and is located right at the confluence between the Valarties and Garonne rivers, which are two of the protagonists of its old town. The views of the Montardo peak, which controls the town from 2,833 meters above sea level, is another of its iconic attractions.
The rivers accompany the main streets, its beautiful houses and balconies and bridges, with red geraniums, give it a bucolic appearance. Of its old core, the parish church stands out, Saint Marywhich is a perfect exponent of Romanesque in the area. Further away is a second church, that of San Juan, which is Gothic in style.
Arties has a national parador and dozens of restaurants for all tastes and pockets and due to its charm it frequently appears on social networks. A few days ago, the tiktoker Judit_travel He highlighted the town as one of the “most beautiful to visit in autumn” and the video has more than 419,000 views.
In the publication, Judit highlighted that it is a “charming town” and recalled precisely its recognition for its beauty, in addition to its “charming cobblestone streets and old 16th century houses.” Judit referred, as it could not be otherwise, to her «impressive landscapes» due, in part, to the fact that it is located almost 1,800 meters above sea level.
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