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Benasque, Aragon

Provincia de Huesca · Aragon · Spain · 2,231 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4 · Wikimedia Commons

Benasque is a village in Provincia de Huesca, Aragon, Spain, home to around 2,231 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta and Cerler. The nearest airport is Zaragoza (ZAZ), about 2 h 26 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta, Cerler and Casa Faure.
  • Easy to reach: Zaragoza (ZAZ) is 103 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Benasque

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta1protected area

    Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta

    3 miles from the centre · Photo

    protected area in Spain

  • Cerler2ski resort

    Cerler

    1 mile from the centre · Photo

    ski resort

  • Casa Faure3palace

    Casa Faure

    In the centre · Photo

  • Hospital Plains (ski resort)4ski resort

    Hospital Plains (ski resort)

    7 miles from the centre · Photo

Tours & tickets in Benasque

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Benasque can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Benasque

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Benasque are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Benasque and the villages around it is a hire car from Zaragoza (ZAZ), about 2 h 26 min away.

Best time to visit Benasque

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Zaragoza (ZAZ)103 miles, about 2 h 26 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Reus (REU)106 miles, about 2 h 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Barcelona (BCN)121 miles, about 2 h 51 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 29 min without stops.

Benasque is good for

Around Benasque

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Benasque worth visiting?

Yes. Benasque is known for Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta, Cerler and Casa Faure. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Benasque from the UK?

Fly to Zaragoza (ZAZ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 26 min by road. Reus (REU) is an alternative, 106 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 29 min.

What is near Benasque?

Aínsa (24 miles), Vielha (15 miles), Broto (33 miles) and Castejón de Sos (7 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Benasque?

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