Weekend Getaway - Aragon Rivers I - Alquézar & Bierge

About Weekend Getaway to Aragon Rivers I - Alquézar & Bierge

A spectacular weekend in the province of Huesca to enjoy River hiking in Alquézar and Bierge. An overnight stay in the medieval village of Adahuesca. I recommend this weekend trip for late spring or summer to enjoy the warm river water.

The best time of year to do this trip is May, June, July and August when the water is warm enough to swim.

Day 1 - Alquézar

Alquézar is a small village (poulation 300) with a big history and features in the top 10 of many rankings of Spain's most beutiful villages, achieving a UN tourism ranking for one of the best tourism villages of 2022.

Alquézar is situated on a limestone outcrop to the west of river Vero canyon in the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park and is based around a castle and church of Santa Maria, consecrated in 1099.

The village is Arabic in origin being reconquered by Spanish Christian forces during the expulsion of the Arabs from mainland Europe in the 10th Century. Today the village relies on tourism being a popular spot for hiking, canyoning, rock climbing and abseiling.

Between the villages of Lecina and Alquézar, the River Vero carves its way through calcareous rock forming impressive canyons and ravines dotted with hollows and caves. These are the result of water seeping through fractures in the ground and slowly dissolving the limestone.

Below you will find my recommended 13km circular hiking route through Alquézar village along the river Vero canyon walkways to the village of Asque. The route has several places to stop and swim.

Day 2 - Bierge

Bierge is a small village in Aragon near to the Catalan border whose electricity is provided by the daming of the Alcandre river producing a small lake behind the dam as well as a great river for hiking. The Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park is polular for canyoning activities (Barranco del Formiga and the Barranco de La Peonera) but this route does not require any specialist protective equipment or a mountain guide. The route is known as Salto de Bierge.

Happy Exploring!

Where to Eat Weekend Getaway to Aragon Rivers I - Alquézar & Bierge

Alquézar

• Bar Restaurante el Mirador de Alquézar: popular traditional Spanish tapas menu with main dishes and deserts. This bar has a great outside dining terrace with views over the village.
  Calle arrabal, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca
• Brasería Mesón del Vero: three course meal of traditional Spanish mediterranean food incuding griled meat and fish.
  Bo. Arrabal 22, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca
• O'cado | Alquézar: three course set menu for €25. Meal of traditional Spanish mediterranean food incuding griled meat and fish.
  Bo. Arrabal 24, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca
• O'cado | Alquézar: three course set menu for €45 or €57. Five star restaurnt with excelent wine and food menu of traditional Spanish mediterranean food.
  Calle Medio 13, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca
• Casa Pardina | Alquézar: three course set menu for €45 or €57. Five star restaurnt with excelent wine and food menu of traditional Spanish mediterranean food.
  Calle Medio 13, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca
• Restaurante Cueva Reina | Alquézar: Five star restaurnt with menu of dishes rnging from €15 to €30. Luxuary evening dining.
  Calle Medio 42, 22145 Alquézar, Huesca

Adahuesca

• Restaurante Tomate Rosa: The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Apartamentos Vino Tinto building and has a great outdoor garden dining area with views over the landscape.
  Plaza las Santas 10, 22147 Adahuesca, Huesca
• Restaurante Ordio: €32 three course set menu of traditional Spanish mediterranean food incuding griled meat and fish.
  Calle Medio 17, 22147 Adahuesca, Huesca
• Albergue Crux: Hostal and great place to have breakfast in the terrace garden from 08:30h.
  Cruz del Hospital 3, 22147 Adahuesca, Huesca

Salto de Bierge

• Salto de Bierge Albergue Restaurante: Hostal restaurant that serves tapas, grilled meat and fish. I always enjoy a plate of Patatas Bravas here after the hike before returning to Barcelona.
  A-1227, 22144 Bierge, Huesca

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Where to stay overnight in the Weekend Getaway - Aragon Rivers I - Alquezar & Bierge

I recommend an overnight stay in the village of Adhuesca a 10 minute drive from Alquézar. Overnight accommodation can be booked in Alquézar but the village has high tourism and finding a hotel or hostal can sometimes be difficult in high season.

When I did this weekend trip, I stayed in Apartamentos Vino Tinto which was a great four person apartment with Restaurante Tomate Rosa where I had dinner. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the apartment building and has a great outdoor garden dining area.