Pyrenees

The Pyrenees Mountain Range runs from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea, effectively creating a boundary between Spain and northern Europe. The two hundred seventy mile stretch of mountains is full of scenic vistas, old world culture, new world adventure, and attractions that will appeal to an eclectic range of visitors.

For those inclined, there is a variety of active tour options, guided and self-guided, that call for varying degrees of stamina. For the adventurous, there is biking, rafting, skiing, safaris, and more. There are more than fifteen ski resorts spanning the Pyrenees for now skiing in the winter and activities like cross-country running in the summer, as well as offer a range of activities for the young.

Tourists more interested in the cultural aspect of the Pyrenees can enjoy festivals that celebrate the local culture and the diversity of other cultures, cuisine featuring local produce and wines, and different forms of art and music. They can view visible history from before recorded time in the form of cave paintings, or be pampered in one of the many luxury spas.

Pyrenees

Multiple regions are found in the Pyrenees, each with worthwhile offerings. There are parks like the Irati Forest in Navarra, with extensive trails running through a huge forest of beech firs, or villages like Pamplona, with its Gothic cathedral from the twelfth century. Beget village, in the Catalonian Pyrenees, seems like a community frozen in time, with its cobblestone lanes that meander through ancient stone buildings. If a visit is timed correctly, visitors to the Aragon region in the Pyrenees can participate in the biannual Folk Festival, with music, dance, multicultural food, exhibits, and workshops.

Lodging accommodations in the Pyrenees range from camping for the heartier visitors to villas that accommodate larger groups to luxury hotels like the Hotel Palacio, a four star accommodation in Pamplona. A visit to the Pyrenees allows visitors to enjoy a customized escape from the stresses of the world in the midst of one of the most beautiful locales on the globe.