Little Hotels

in the Pyrenees

Posada La Pastora

, Uncastillo
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A village guest house run by a notably friendly, helpful and enthusiastic couple. A beautiful building in the beautiful village of Uncastillo in the hills of Aragon.

Guest rating 9.6

El Privilegio de Tena

, Tramacastilla, Aragón
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A luxury hotel set on a hillside dominating the Tena Valley, just as perfect for a winter ski-ing holiday as it is for a summer walking holiday.

Guest rating 8.8

Niu Dels Falcons Xalet

, La Molina, (Girona)
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Niu Dels Falcons is a mountain chalet set high in the Pyrenees. One kilometre from the pistes, this hotel is an ideal location for skiing in winter and walking in summer.

Guest rating 8.6

El Mirador de los Pirineos

, Santa Cruz de la Serós, Aragón
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El Mirador de los Pirineos is a small rural hotel set on the southern edge of the Spanish Pyrenees. Great for walking, skiing and sight-seeing.

Guest rating 9.3
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Reasons to visit the Pyrenees

The great mountain barrier of the Pyrenees, separating France and Spain, stretches from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean. In winter the mountains are the preserve of skiers and other winter sports enthusiasts, but in summer the mountains and foothills come alive for everyone. Walkers, cyclists, bird-watchers and lovers of spectacular scenery all congregate here, yet rarely see each other.

Navarra and Aragon are two medieval kingdoms which lie towards the west of the Pyrenees. Navarra's capital is Pamplona which is well-known for its fiesta of San Fermines and the famous 'running of the bulls' which takes place 6 - 14 July. Apart from non-stop partying, the highlight is when the bulls are left to charge through the old town while crowds of young men run in front. The city is also worth visiting outside of this time. Apart from being easier and cheaper to get accommodation, there is much to see: the main attractions being its Renaissance Cathedral, old walled quarter and imposing citadel.

To the east of Navarra is Aragon, a relatively remote area of Spain and totally unspoilt. With its lakes, rivers, mountains and lush valleys the area is popular for both sports and nature lovers. Aragon's three provinces are Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel.

Finally at the eastern end, Catalonia has it's own Pyrenean part. Here are yet more rocky mountains and green valleys, this time blessed with the distinctive culture of the Catalan people.