It is hard to believe that this sparsely populated region was once a major power within the Mediterranean. Aragón is filled with medieval, historical reminders of its once powerful status. Today, most people only know it because of Katherine of Aragón, King Henry VIII's ill fated first wife.Aragón is made up of three provinces. Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel, with Zaragoz as its capital city. To the north is France, to the east Catalonia (Catalunya), Valencia is to the south and westwards it borders with Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Navarra and La Rioja.
Huesca, in northern Aragón is dominated by the Pyrenees. Whether you're a hiker, skier or climber you will not be disappointed by its picturesque villages, proud granite peaks and the fresh, clean and pure air.
Move southwards from Huesca to Zaragoza and we find ourselves in the homeland of Goya, one of the world's greatest painters. Zaragoza city is a lively, large city with an easygoing modern feel to it. It is also the venue for the 2008 World Expo which will run from mid June to mid September.
Teruel is the southernmost province of Aragón. A remote province where you will find a true glimpse into the past. Filled with baroque, gothic and mudejar architecture most of which is part of the World Heritage Sites.
Spanish (castellano) is the main language spoken here although in northern parts the ancient language of Aragonese can still be heard in the mountain valleys.
Getting to Aragón is easy as there are direct flight to Zaragoza via Ryanair. If travelling by train then there are fast links to Madrid and Barcelona using AVE. Aragón is also served by good road connections.
