{"id":97557,"date":"2019-01-07T09:14:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T08:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=97557"},"modified":"2019-01-07T09:14:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T08:14:38","slug":"discover-la-vall-daran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/discover-la-vall-daran\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover La Vall d’Aran"},"content":{"rendered":"

La Vall d\u2019Aran offer hundreds of possibilities both in summer and in the winter, as this corner of the Pyrenees mountains is the perfect place for people to do extreme outdoor sports or take a stroll through the natural areas. For lovers of cultural tourism, the area conserves an important cultural romantic and gothic heritage that is worth the visit. Another point of interest is the great offering of leisure and enjoyment, and of course, the famous ski area, Baqueira Beret. This area is also ideal for a romantic getaway where you can disconnect from the outside world and enjoy the incredible landscapes. Today in this article, the team at <\/span>ShBarcelona<\/b><\/a> invites you to get away on your next vacation and discover <\/span>la Vall d\u2019Aran<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related article: <\/span><\/i>Catalonia\u2019s Most Emblematic Mountains<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

The heart and soul of the Catalan Pyrenees<\/h2>\n
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Photo via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re a winter sports fan, don\u2019t miss out on the chance to visit the <\/span>Baqueira Beret<\/b><\/a> ski resort. Its 2,000 meter-high peaks and incredible facilities have made it into one of the best <\/span>skiing<\/b><\/a> areas in Spain. Spanish celebrities have chosen Baqueira Beret as their preferred spot to ski, including members of the Royal Family, who you may see on the slopes. If you prefer water sports, la Vall d\u2019Aran has incredible lakes, whitewater and waterfalls, and the thawing <\/span>Garona river<\/b> is perfect for whitewater sports such as rafting. If you\u2019re not one for intense sports but want to spend some more tranquil time in nature, you can opt for a hike or bike ride on one of the hundreds of well-marked trails, where there are options for all skill levels and intensities. In <\/span>NaturAran<\/b><\/a> adventure park, you\u2019ll find a climbing wall and suspension bridge, as well as opportunities for ziplining and climbing to the top of trees. Lastly, in the natural park called <\/span>Aran Park<\/b><\/a> you can wander past bears, deer, wolves and other indigenous species. If you want to enjoy views from 3,000 meters of altitude you can take the route to <\/span>Besiberri Nord<\/b>, one of the three thousand in the area. The sense of accomplishment and stunning views from the top are surely worth the trip. <\/span><\/p>\n

Related article: <\/span><\/i>The Most Beautiful Medieval Villages in Barcelona<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Miguel Vicente Mart\u00ednez Juan via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n

The <\/span>Vall d\u2019Aran <\/b>has an important historic and cultural heritage, as well as a number of magical traditions and <\/span>legends<\/b><\/a>. You can enjoy a large historical ensemble composed mainly of Romantic churches, with the churches of <\/span>\u00a0<\/b>Santa Eul\u00e0ria d\u2019Unha<\/b>, <\/b>Santa Maria d\u2019Arties<\/b><\/a> and<\/span> Sant Andreu de Salard\u00fa<\/b><\/a> containing exceptional paintings and sculptures. Another good option in the area is to take your car and lose yourself among the different small towns, where you can take in more of the rich and varied landscape. You can also take advantage of the opportunity to relax and focus on your wellbeing by visiting the <\/span>thermal baths<\/b><\/a>, where you can relax in sulfurous waters originally used by the Romans to enhance health and relaxation. Another obligatory spot to visit in the area is <\/span>Vielha<\/b>, in the capital of la Vall d\u2019Aran where you can wander through the streets that follow the river and visit the church of Sant Miquel, which dates back to the 12th century. Whether you\u2019ve just had a long day of skiing or a nice day of relaxation, you can always enjoy a nice dinner in the evening at one of the various spots in the area that range from traditional restaurants to more modern options. We could go on and on explaining all the different reasons to visit the wonderful area of la\u00a0<\/span>Vall d\u2019Aran, but the best thing to do is to go and experience it for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

*Main photo via VisualHunt<\/em><\/p>\n

Have you ever visited la Vall d\u2019Aran?<\/b><\/p>\n

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La Vall d\u2019Aran offer hundreds of possibilities both in summer and in the winter, as this corner of the Pyrenees mountains is the perfect place for people to do extreme outdoor sports or take a stroll through the natural areas. For lovers of cultural tourism, the area conserves an important cultural romantic and gothic heritage […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":97560,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4350],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97557"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/138"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97557"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97557\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108868,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97557\/revisions\/108868"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}