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Borau

Aragon, Spain · Europe

About Borau

Borau is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Castiello de Jaca, 37km from Mallos de Riglos.

Borau is a town located in Aragon, Spain. With a population of 74, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Borau sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Borau to your route.

About Borau

Borau is a municipality located in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 75 inhabitants. Borau consists of a dozen or so little houses, one Catholic church, and a little cafe.

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What are the best things to do in Borau?

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Where is Borau located?

Borau is located in Aragon, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.6586 latitude, -0.5885 longitude.

What is the population of Borau?

Borau has a population of approximately 74 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
74
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Aragon
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.6586, -0.5885

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Borau

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Puerto de Somport

A 1,632 m Pyrenean border pass used since Roman times and by Camino de Santiago pilgrims, descending past the monumental Canfranc railway station on the Spanish side.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Monasterio de San Juan de la Pena

A medieval monastery dramatically tucked beneath a vast overhanging rock cliff, the legendary one-time home of the Holy Grail.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Castillo de Loarre

A Romanesque fortress in the Aragonese Pyrenees, considered one of the best-preserved medieval castles in all of Europe.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Mallos de Riglos

Sheer 300m conglomerate rock towers glow red above a tiny village, a world-renowned climbing wall and griffon-vulture haven.

37 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Aubisque

A dramatic Pyrenean pass with a narrow, exposed corniche road section linking it to the Col du Soulor, offering vertiginous drops and mountain grandeur.

41 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Cola de Caballo Waterfall

A graceful horsetail waterfall fanning down the headwall at the end of the Ordesa valley trail, the classic Pyrenean day-hike turnaround.

47 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Gavarnie Falls

France's tallest waterfall at 422 meters, plunging down the spectacular UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie amphitheater.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Cirque de Gavarnie

A colossal natural amphitheater in the Pyrenees with walls up to 1,500 meters high and Europe's tallest waterfall.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Borau

  • 16 kmPuerto de SomportA 1,632 m Pyrenean border pass used since Roman times and by Camino de Santiago pilgrims, descending past the monumental Canfranc railway station on the Spanish side.
  • 41 kmCol d'AubisqueA dramatic Pyrenean pass with a narrow, exposed corniche road section linking it to the Col du Soulor, offering vertiginous drops and mountain grandeur.
  • 66 kmCol du TourmaletThe most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.
  • 67 kmPic du Midi ObservatoryA legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.
  • 72 kmPuerto de IbañetaThe Roncevaux Pass of legend, where Roland fell in 778: a 1,057 m Pyrenean crossing above Roncesvalles on the classic Camino Francés route into Spain.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Borau.

Castiello de Jaca

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 212

Villanúa

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 411

Jasa

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 138

Canfranc

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 589

Aragüés del Puerto

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 143

Jaca

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 13,396

Echo

🇪🇸 Spain

16 km awayPop. 977

Santa Cruz de la Serós

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 160

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