Ara, Mountain village in Jaca, Spain
Located at an altitude of 936 meters, Ara presents stone buildings and traditional Aragonese architecture within the mountainous terrain of Huesca province.
The settlement forms an integral component of the French Way in Aragon, which pilgrims have traversed for centuries on their journey to Santiago de Compostela.
The village maintains its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing the architectural and historical elements of northern Spanish mountain communities.
Visitors can reach Ara through the local road network connecting to Jaca, with the best access during spring and summer months.
The village position offers direct contact with both the French Way pilgrimage route and the natural landscape of the Aragonese Pyrenees.
Location: Jaca
Elevation above the sea: 936 m
Part of: French Way in Aragon
GPS coordinates: 42.49436,-0.46622
Latest update: April 6, 2025 04:53
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