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Jaca is a small town located in Huesca province, Aragon, North East Spain. It's situated in the centre of the Pyrenees mountain range, close to the border with France.

With more and more people visiting the town every year, Jaca has become a top tourist destination for skiers and hikers in Spain. Visitors are attracted by its beautiful natural setting, architecture, history and proximity to the stunning Pyrenees mountains.

Jaca is surrounded by some of the most beautiful valleys in the Pyrenees and is a prime example of a traditional mountain town that has adapted successfully to the touristic demands of the 21st century. Rapid economic progress and the abandonment of traditional economies have left some mountainous areas struggling but Jaca has survived mainly through its thriving tourism. This success has been achieved naturally, with its proximity to the ski stations such as Formigal and Candanchu.

The town is set in a truely privileged position in a depression surrounded by the stunning valleys that follow the course of the Aragon River.

The surrounding scenery is one of Jaca's greatest assets. The variety of the landscapes is immense and it changes quite considerably, depending on the season. Jaca is also an ideal mountain sports location. Visitors come here to go skiing and snowboarding on the nearby slopes during the winter. In spring, summer and autumn, walking, trekking, and sightseeing are popular, both within Jaca and in the surrounding pyrenees mountains.

Jaca is the point of entry for many visitors to the nearby ski slopes. The city itself has numerous hotels and restaurants, as well as various bars and tourist servicesthat allow tourists to relax and enjoy their evenings after a fun-filled day carving the snow or hiking through the mountains.

Not only does it have some of the most stunning surrounding landscapes in the region, it also has a beautiful town centre. In the 11th Century, Jaca became the first capital of Aragon and to this day, an artistic legacy remains from that era. It can be seen in some of the fabulous architecture, monuments and churches spread across the town.

Around Jaca, in a radius of not more than 30 km, there are a number of fantastic towns and villages that can be visited: Asieso, Caniás, Abay, Banaguás and Guasillo.

General Information:
Number of inhabitants: 11197
Altitude: 820m
Tourist Office: (0034) 974 360 098