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Central Pyrenees Holidays
Central Pyrenees, national park ideal to relax and perform activities |
Central Pyrenees, national park ideal to relax and perform activities
Tourist information about Central Pyrenees in Spain. Travel to Central Pyrenees and let Spain-Holiday.com guide and accommodate you |
villages worth a visit in the Central Pyrenees, Ordesa Region:
Torla:
in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, lies Torla, which is the gateway to the dramatic National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido with spectacular scenery and walks. For the more adventurous, white water rafting, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, canyoning, and via ferrata can all be arranged locally.
There is a newly built National Park Visitors Centre in the area of Torla. During peak holiday periods a shuttle bus runs from here into the Ordesa national park.. Outside these times the park can be reached by car (8km) or by foot (throughout the year), a beautiful 2 hour hike from the house. There are dozens of possibilities for spectacular walks, both from the house and within the park.
Locally there is a broad spectrum of flora. Beech, birch, poplar, oak and pine thrive. Autumn from late September to late November is a special time here. The colours of the trees are beautiful, it is no wonder artists and photographers from all over the world come to try and capture the colours.
Spring in this part of the Pyrenees lasts from April to June and is particularly beautiful with over 1500 species of wild flower to be found. We set off last June for a long walk and spent over an hour absorbed in the variety of flowers just 10 minutes away from the house - the walk was put on hold!
Fauna is also abundant. Of the larger birds, golden eagles, red kites, lammergeiers, griffon and Egyptian vultures can all be seen. Red squirrels, marmots and chamois are abundant.
For the more adventurous, white water rafting, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, canyoning, and via ferrata can all be arranged locally, dependant on the time of year.
In the winter cross country skiing is available at Fanlo, 30 minutes away. Downhill skiing is available at Panticosa and Formigal, 45 minutes away. Snow shoe walking can be done from the house and in the National Park.
Times to other towns by car from Torla; 5 mins to Broto for petrol and medical centre, 50 mins to the moorish walled town of Ainsa. 60 mins to Jaca and then on to the valley of Anso. 90 mins to the provincial capital of Huesca. 80 mins to the spectacular National Park of Sierra de Guara.
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