Canfranc, Aragon
Provincia de Huesca · Aragon · Spain · 589 residents
Canfranc is a village in Provincia de Huesca, Aragon, Spain, home to around 589 people. There are 5 notable places to see in and around town, including Candanchú ski resort and Astún. The nearest airport is Zaragoza (ZAZ), about 1 h 50 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Candanchú ski resort, Astún and Monastery of San Adrián de Sasabe.
- Easy to reach: Zaragoza (ZAZ) is 77 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Canfranc
Ranked by how well known they are.
1ski resort
2ski resort
3monastery
4monastery
Le Somport-Candanchu
ski resort · 6 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Canfranc
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Canfranc can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Canfranc are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Canfranc and the villages around it is a hire car from Zaragoza (ZAZ), about 1 h 50 min away.
Best time to visit Canfranc
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)77 miles, about 1 h 50 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Bilbao (BIO)127 miles, about 3 h by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)139 miles, about 3 h 17 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 29 min without stops.
Canfranc is good for
Around Canfranc
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Canfranc worth visiting?
Yes. Canfranc is known for Candanchú ski resort, Astún and Monastery of San Adrián de Sasabe. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Canfranc from the UK?
Fly to Zaragoza (ZAZ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 50 min by road. Bilbao (BIO) is an alternative, 127 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 29 min.
What is near Canfranc?
Jaca (10 miles), Panticosa (12 miles), Ochagavía (32 miles) and Broto (22 miles) are all within an hour or so.