Barruera, Catalonia
Província de Lleida · Catalonia · Spain · 707 residents
Barruera is a village in Província de Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 707 people. There are 11 notable places to see in and around town, including Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park and Boí Taüll Resort. The nearest airport is Reus (REU), about 2 h 16 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, Boí Taüll Resort and Cóll.
- Best weather from July: daytime highs between 26°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Reus (REU) is 96 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Barruera
Ranked by how well known they are.
1national parkAigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
9 miles from the centre · Photo
national park in Catalonia, Spain
2ski resort
3protected area
4protected area
5beautiful village.jpg/500px-Cardet_(Vall_de_Bo%C3%AD).jpg)
6protected area
7waterfallcascada de Sant Esperit
6 miles from the centre · Photo
8waterfallLa Sallent
4 miles from the centre · Photo
9waterfallSalt de Llubriqueto
5 miles from the centre · Photo
Castell de Boí
castle · 2 miles from the centre
Castell de l'Estada
castle · 5 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Barruera
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See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Barruera
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Barruera are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Barruera and the villages around it is a hire car from Reus (REU), about 2 h 16 min away.
Best time to visit Barruera
July: daytime highs between 26°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 8°CJan56 mm
- 10°CFeb70 mm
- 12°CMar120 mm
- 15°CApr82 mm
- 17°CMay97 mm
- 22°CJun156 mm
- 26°CJul43 mm
- 27°CAug65 mm
- 20°CSept133 mm
- 17°COct198 mm
- 12°CNov86 mm
- 9°CDec36 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | -1°C | 56 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 10°C | 0°C | 70 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 12°C | 1°C | 120 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 15°C | 4°C | 82 mm | 11 h |
| May | 17°C | 6°C | 97 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 22°C | 11°C | 156 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 26°C | 15°C | 43 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 27°C | 15°C | 65 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 20°C | 10°C | 133 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 17°C | 9°C | 198 mm | 8 h |
| Nov | 12°C | 4°C | 86 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 9°C | 1°C | 36 mm | 7 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Reus (REU)96 miles, about 2 h 16 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Barcelona (BCN)106 miles, about 2 h 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Girona (GRO)109 miles, about 2 h 34 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 37 min without stops.
Barruera is good for
Around Barruera
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Barruera worth visiting?
Yes. Barruera is known for Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, Boí Taüll Resort and Cóll. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Barruera?
July, with daytime highs between 26°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to Barruera from the UK?
Fly to Reus (REU), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 16 min by road. Barcelona (BCN) is an alternative, 106 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 37 min.
What is near Barruera?
Aínsa (34 miles), Vielha (14 miles), Àger (35 miles) and Castejón de Sos (16 miles) are all within an hour or so.