Tours & Activities in Huesca
Tours & Activities in Huesca
The ceiling of the establishment was decorated by León Abadías y Santolaria in 1871 with an allegorical composition of international trade and products sold there.
In 2013, the building was declared a historical and cultural heritage of humanity.
How to get around Huesca
Once one has reached the city by train, bus, private transport or plane, it is ideal to move within it on foot, as the main monuments are fairly close together.
For travelling longer distances, the city has two types of buses: the city bus and the tourist bus. The latter offers the option of travelling, in addition to the urban centre, to the cities and towns of the province, with a total of seven routes from which to choose. This information is published at the Huesca International Station.
Another means of transportation is taxis. These are located at the Huesca Intermodal Station. The main stop is located in Navarra Square and its service is available 24 hours a day.
Accommodation in Huesca
Trips to this medieval city are usually made to enjoy the outdoors. That is why, in Huesca, accommodation is offered on the outskirts in the form of hotels and hostels designed for those who enjoy outdoor adventures and extreme sports.
Another good option is rural houses. Within 50 kilometres around the city, one can find sites that include excursions to Sierra de Ordesa y Monte Perdido Natural Park and Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park.
Gastronomy in Huesca
As we have mentioned, the gastronomy in this beautiful medieval city is one of its great attractions. Visitors must try its exquisite dishes.
Empanadico
This is a sweet “empanada” traditionally made in the pastries of Aragon. It is prepared in homes as a dessert at Christmastime.
Among the fillings for this “empanada”, the most popular is perhaps pumpkin and raisins, although potatoes and pine nuts, sour apple or cheese, among others, also stand out.
“Empanadico” is not only a sweet dessert. It can have other types of fillings, such as potato, pork loin or bacon. In this case, it is accompanied by any meat dish in the form of a tapa.
Aragon Ternasco
“Ternasco” is the star in typical Huescan recipes. This lamb, which is only a few weeks old, has a characteristic flavour.
This dish stands out for the juiciness and tenderness of its meat, which is prepared in a wood-fired oven.
The only seasoning is potatoes, wine and the juice of the lamb itself.
This meat is also very appetizing in stews.
“Trenza” of Huesca
The city's most emblematic product uses a puff pastry base with sugar and butter filled with nuts and is twisted into a braid.
This sweet comes from Central Europe and entered Spain through Logroño. It became famous in Aragon.
Currently, more than 350,000 units are sold throughout Spain. A frozen version of this dessert, steeped in history, is sold in supermarkets nationwide, but the exquisiteness of the product made in Huesca is incomparable.
Huesca “Bell”
This city with a pastry tradition reproduces old recipes, passed from generation to generation and innovating with new flavours, shapes and techniques. Among the best-known desserts is the Huesca Bell, a crunchy almond paste.
Its name stems from the Huesca Bell, where legend has it that Ramiro II beheaded 12 rebellious nobles for suppressing a revolt when his reign began.
Since 1880, it has been made using the original recipe with artisanal methods.
Other information of interest
Coins minted locally when the Iberians dominated Bolskam have been found in the city.
Currently, the wall remains standing from Joaquín Costa Street to the bullring. It was built by Muslims to protect the city from attacks by Christians from the north. The wall is 2 kilometres in length, with 99 towers and seven entrance gates. It is recognized as an Asset of Cultural Interest.
The ambient temperature in Huesca can be very changeable, with a warm climate. For rain lovers, it is the ideal place as there is abundant rainfall.
Huesca-Pirineos Airport has been declared an airport of general interest. Nearby is Zaragoza Airport, with direct train lines and a bus to the city.
An outdoor walk should include Miguel Cervet Park with the beautiful Las Pajaritas monument, a symbol of the city since 1929. Here, one can take a break from the noise of the city by enjoying a children's play area, leafy trees, ponds, monuments and sculptures.