Overview of Huesca - Huesca is the name of a district located in
the Spanish province of
Aragon. It is also the name of the
capital town. Located at the foot of the Pyrenees it is known as a
centre for agriculture. Huesca is bounded by the mountain ranges,
Gratel, Gabardiella and Guara in the North and in the South by
Tardienta and Granen. It also shares a border with France via the
Somport, Portalet & Bielsa passes. This quiet district of Spain is
easy to reach by both road and air transport. There is a modern dual
carriageway that links Huesca with Zaragoza. You can catch a bus to
Zaragoza, Barcelona, Pampalona and many other cities. Trains run
regularly between the area and Zaragoza, Barcelona, Mardrid, Valencia
and neighbouring Teruel. The closes airport is located in Zaragosa
about an hour away
Founded in the 1st century BC, Huesca was once a roman city and become
known for its highly developed education system and senate. Silver
coins were minted here and the city was fully romanized. It become a
Moorish stronghold in the 8th century and was the location of the
Kings of Aragon until control passed to Zaragoza in 1118. The city
itself can be found at the edge of the gently sloping plains which
lead to the River Ebro, near the foothills of the Pyrenees. The area
where these meet is called "la Hoya" (meaning "the river basin")
Holiday Home
ownership is practically non existing in this area with most people
preferring to settle in the coastal areas. However, there is plenty of
cheap properties that can be purchased for relatively low sums of
money and there are many excellent opportunities to buy run down
buildings for renovation purposes.
Very few people decided to settle in this area, it is quite isolated,
very picturesque thus it would an ideal destination for persons
wanting peace and quiet. There is little of a tourist industry as
such, although the capital city does have much to recommend it, it has
good transport links and an airport about 40 minutes drive away
Originally known as Osca, a visit to the cities museums will testify
to the areas long history. You will find the town itself to be very
welcoming and it offers quite a vibrant quality of life. If you do
visit this area, even if you are just passing through try to stop for
an hour or two and the following are well worth a visit; the town’s
gothic cathedral, founded in the 13th century and dedicated to San
Pedro, the royal palace of the Aragonese monarchs and the town hall
which has on display some depictions of its gory past.
Today in excess of 50000 people live in Huesca and you will find them
most welcoming. This is a small city but it has modern facilities and
a high quality local tourist information service. Its main annual
feast falls on August 10th and is dedicated to San Lorenzo. The
festivities start on the 9th and continue right through until the
15th.
Guide to
Huesca
, Spain
