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Huesca

Aragon, Spain · Europe

About Huesca

Huesca is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Quicena, 26km from Parque de la Sierra y Canones de Guara.

Huesca is a town located in Aragon, Spain. With a population of 53,956, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Huesca 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 Huesca to your route.

About Huesca

Huesca (Spanish: [ˈweska]; Aragonese: Uesca) is a city in north-eastern Spain, within the autonomous community of Aragon. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Aragon between 1096 and 1118. It is also the capital of the Spanish province of the same name and of the comarca of Hoya de Huesca. In 2009, it had a population

Read more of 52,059, almost a quarter of the total population of the province. The city is one of the smallest provincial capitals in Spain. Huesca celebrates its main festival, the Fiestas de San Lorenzo, in honor of Saint Lawrence, from 9 to 15 August.

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Huesca offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Huesca located?

Huesca is located in Aragon, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.1362 latitude, -0.4087 longitude.

What is the population of Huesca?

Huesca has a population of approximately 53,956 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
53,956
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Aragon
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.1362, -0.4087

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 Huesca

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Parque de la Sierra y Canones de Guara

Spain's canyoning capital of plunging gorges, natural pools and rock arches, with the iconic Salto de Bierge waterfall slide.

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Alquezar

A stunning medieval village of warm stone perched above the turquoise Rio Vero canyon in the Sierra de Guara.

36 km · about 40 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Huesca

  • 73 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.

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

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Loporzano

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Siétamo

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