Events & news

Awarded to ‘the best’ in Aragón. We are very proud to receive this Seal of Tourist Excellence in Aragon 2020. This mark has been given to ‘the best’ locations, accommodation, restaurants, tourist attractions and events in all of Aragón. Thank you RedAragon.com for this distinction.

Hygiene measures for Covid19. We have implemented a cleaning system according to the guidelines set out by the Institute for the Quality of Spanish Tourism. The measures include: use of PPE (masks and gloves), processes to clean the bedrooms, kitchen and communal zones and requirements for providing food service to guests. We hope this will provide reassurance that your health and safety is our top priority. See you soon!

29th June 2019.  

9th & 16th March 2019. Place: Casa de la Cultura de Graus, Plaza Mayor Time: 19.00 until 22.00  

The Choir School of Monserrat. Friday 5th April 2019, 21.00 in Barbastro Cathederal Entrance donation: 8 € to benefit Alzheimer Barbastro y Somontano  

Barbastro & Boltana 2019. Barbastro – 28 February 2019. Time: 20.00. Place: Centro de Congresos, Barbastro. Entrance: free until capacity reached Boltaña – 9 March 2019. Time: 19.30. PLace: Palacio de Congresos, Boltaña. Entrance: 5 €. Free for under 14’s.  

Booking.com 9.8. We are really pleased to receive this recognition at the end of our first year as a rural B&B. Thank you to all our wonderful guests.

November 2018 to February 2019, Boltaña.

11th-19th January 2019. The tradition of the fire returns. While the land sleeps, it warms the homes, purifies the souls, protects against curses and brings blessing to the people animals and crops. • SAN VÍCTORIAN (Plaza Mayor) – 11th January 2019. Service at 12.00 in Aínsa • SAN ANTÓN (Plaza Mayor and Calle Mayor) – 16th January 2019. Service at 12.00 and the blessing of animals at 12.30 in Aínsa. • SAN SEBASTIÁN (All of Aínsa) – 19th January 2019. Service at 12.00 in Aínsa, blessing of the charity at 12.30. In Guaso at 13.00.

15th December 2018. Great, fun night out – warm yourself by the bonfire whilst sampling a range of local wine.

8th December, Palacio de Congresos, Boltaña. The company of Miguel Ángel Berna, dancer and choreographer, presents their dance spectacular

6-9 December 2018. Information and reservations: +34 974 428218 Entrance price: 7€ Groups: 6€

1st-18th November. Three weeks to enjoy the culture of wine

11th November 2018, Barbastro.

9th-11th November 2018.

Broto. Saturday 10th November 2018

17th July to 15th September 2018. Between these dates, there will be for the first time a regular service between Spain and France, where one can transport travellers and bicycles Frequency: every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday between 07/07/2018 and 15/09/2018 Stops and times: Boltaña (7h30 & 18h30), Aínsa, Bielsa, Aragnouet, Saint-Lary, Arreau y Loudenvielle Loudenvielle (9h30 & 20h30), Arreau, Saint Lary, Aragnouet, Bielsa, Ainsa, Boltaña Type of journey: one way or return journey that day, travellers can take bicycles Where to buy a ticket/more information about hours: www.centraldereservas.com/bus-boltana-loudenvielle Prices: One way – 13,00 € (VAT included); 14,00 (VAT included)+ bicycle Return – 20,00 € (VAT included); · 21,00 (VAT included)+ bicycle

Cocktail Route, Valle de Tena. 17th July to 9th September 2018 Every summer the bars in Valle de Tena offer their special cocktails as part of the “As de Copas” “Cocktail Route”.

Summer in Canfranc – programme of events. 1st July to 30th September 2018

Bird watching excursions, Jacetania. 8 July to 7 October 2018 Hours: 09:00 – 14:00 Free pre-registration: turismo@jacetania.es Information about the routes: www.birdingpirineos.com

Chair lifts open in Astún for trekking. From 30th June to 2nd September 2018

Somontano Wine Festival. Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th August 2018 The Somontano Wine Festival is celebrated every year during the first week of August in Barbastro. It is celebrated over four consecutive nights with cultural events and an exquisite variety of gastronomy on show (including tapas and wines), and offers one of the best fairs of the whole Spain. The festival offers something for everyone, including: theatre, gastronomic shows, wine tasting courses, vineyard visits and complementary activities to relax and soak up the history and heritage of the area.

Made in the Pyrenees. Farmers’ markets – dates 2018 An opportunity for everyone to experience the great variety of products offered by the local gastronomy; enjoy the quality and taste of its cheeses, breads, biscuits, sausages, honeys, jams, wines and artisan beers… • Biescas – 7th July • Ansó 25th August • Benabarre – 6th October

Pirenostrum, Boltana. 20th to 22nd July 2018 The fair is the only one of its kind in the Pyrenees and showcases the construction of traditional instruments; bringing together music lovers and professionals, traditional music and the best constructors. A great occasion for those that want to acquire and exclusive musical instrument.

1st Semana de Cazuelitas – (dishes cooked in small casserole pots). 22nd to 27th May 2018 Participating establishments in Ainsa, Boltaña, Escalona, Javierre de Bielsa, Morillo de Tou, Plan y San Juan de Plan.

7th & 8th April 2018 Three sections:

• Tramo Ermita – between Hoz de Barbastro and El Grado
• Tramo El Pino – Abizanda to Naval
• Tramo San Roque – El Grado to Santuario Torreciudad

Guided visits – Aínsa 2018. Every Saturday – January, February, March, April, November and December at 17.00. May, June, July, August, September and October – 17.00 and 19.00. Duration 1 ½ hours.

Easter opening – 29, 30 & 31 March. Two times: 11.30 and 13.00 Opening times for spring, summer and autumn – please see poster below.

Performances – Easter 2018.

Easter events – Aínsa 2018.

Visiting times for the Citadel of Jaca 2018.

11th and 13th of May, Jaca. Jaca will move back in time between the 11th and 13th of May, with a program of activities that recreates the customs and the costumes of the age, with the historical old city and Citadel as the backdrop and stage to events.

“The Passion”, Huesca. For many years, the Passion play has been an important part of Easter in Huesca. Performance dates and times for 2018:

• Sábado 17 de marzo: a las 5 de la tarde
• Domingo 18 de marzo: a las 5 de la tarde
• Sábado 24 de marzo: a las 5 de la tarde
• Domingo de Ramos, 25 de marzo: a las 5 de la tarde
• Sábado Santo 31 de marzo: a las 5 de la tarde
• Domingo de Resurrección 1 de abril: a las 5 de la tarde

Duration: 3h. 30min, with two intervals of 10 minutes.

Guided tours of medieval Jaca. Every Saturday at 11.00am. Duration 2 ½ hours. Includes the Cathederal, Romanesque collection of the Diocesan Museum, Sarcophagus, Clock Tower and Town Hall. Book at the Diocesan Museum.

“Bajo la Piel de Lobo” (Under the skin of the wolf). Sobrarbe and surrounding areas are the backdrop for a new film entitled “Bajo la Piel de Lobo”. The film was shot locally in three main areas: the abandoned hillside village of Muro de Bellos (just north of Aínsa); Valle de Pineta and the town of Boltaña, and showcases some of the impressive scenery found in this part of the Pyrenees.

10th and 11th March 2018 in Estadilla (Huesca) A festival that not only promotes jazz but the gastronomy of the area. Other Alto Aragón Jazz Tour dates include:

• Monzon Jazz Festival (31st March – 14 April 2018)
• Pirineos Jazz Festival en Morillo de Tou (12th-15th July 2018)

6th – 14th April 2018 A documentary of the people, culture and customs of Sobrarbe.

13th – 15th April 2018

3rd March 2018 Street procession, brass band, dinner and DJ.

April to October 2018 Seven races scheduled between 8 April and 28 October. Two forms: 10k (5 races) and trail (7 races)

8th April 2018 Two mountain races: 10km and 24 km.

24th February 2018 17:30 – parade through the streets with the brass band “The Chilindrón” 20:30 – first dance session with the Orchestra “Oceánic” 22:00 – dinner in the sports pavillion. 15 € adults and 10 € children up to ten years. 00:30 – second dance session with the Orchestra “Oceánic” Disco.

16th February 2018 Film festival “Mountain & Sport” in the Athletic Club Sobrarbe, Ainsa.

4th February 2018 A great selection of local food producers at the fair in Aínsa yesterday along with plants, farm stock and antiques.

8th – 11th February 2018 The Bielsa Carnival happens this coming weekend (8-11 February). This is one of the most important and traditional festivals in the Pyrenees; it marks the prelude to Lent and every year it attracts many visitors.

14th April 2018 Two routes, long route 101 km and a shorter route of 55km.

February and March 2018 The festival is visiting our local area in February and March with dates/venues as follows:

• Huesca – 17th February
• Jaca – 24th February
• Barbastro – 2nd March
• Benasque – 16th & 17th March