Full-day Somontano Wine Excursion and Visit Alquezar
Travel to one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Live the history of the region, through its medieval street paths. Its urban center has been considered a Historic Artistic Site since 1082, as well as its majestic Collegiate Church declared National Monument.
A village located in an extraordinary natural enclave thanks to the passages od the river Vero that after its passage form large clods an leaves us amazing views.
On the way to Alquezar we will visit a magnificent DO Somontano winery "Bodegas Laus" and taste its precious wines.
To finish our visit, we will eat in one of its best restaurants "Casa Pardina Restaurante" and taste its precious local products.
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Stop At: Bodega LAUS, Calle de La Carretera Antigua N-240 Km 154,8, 22300, Barbastro Spain
Bodega LAUS was founded in 2002. The winery is like an “island in Somontano”, surrounded by water, vineyards, flowers, sun, air... and life. LAUS comes from Latin and means “Praise, congratulations, consideration”. It is a name that perfectly reflects the spirit of this Somontano winery. The logo represents the earth in I Ching symbolism and represents our essence, the territory, the soil on which our vineyard stands.
We will visit the Winery in a guided tour and then we will taste 3 of its major wines, accompanied by a local snacks
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Castillo de Alquezar, C/ Nueva, 14, 22145, Alquezar Spain
Our guide will accompany you through the town of Alquezar and we will visit the Castle and collegiate church of Santa Maria La Mayor. Built in the ninth century AD. C. by Khalaf ibn Rasid to stop the Christian kingdoms of the north.
Around 1067, it was conquered by Sancho Ramírez, son of Ramiro I, and became a Christian fortress called "Castrum Alqueçaris". As the process of the Reconquest progresses towards Barbastro or Huesca, this fortress loses its military and strategic importance and becomes a religious institution.
It is in 1099 when Sancho Ramírez decides to endow Alquézar with a community of Augustinian canons. To do this, he built a Romanesque collegiate church that would be replaced in the 16th century AD. C. for another late Gothic and of which only the atrium with historiated capitals is preserved.
In the fourteenth century AD C. the Gothic cloister was built but in a style close to Romanesque.
In the first half of the sixteenth century AD. C. the current Collegiate
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alquezar, Alquezar, Province of Huesca, Aragon
We will visit the old town and eat at one of its most "Casa pardina restaurante" in Calle Medio 13; where we will taste its delicious local dishes and local Wines.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
08:30 AM
Duração: 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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