Aragón self catering Villas - book yourself an unforgettable Spanish holiday in the heart of Spain

Aragon consists of three provinces, Huesca, Teruel and Zaragoza, and has its origins as far back as the ninth century. Once part of Navarra as well as Catalonia, it is situated in the north east of Spain, and has a population of approximately 1.2 million people. Mountain ranges wind across Aragon, creating a climate of extremes. Cold winters and hot summers tend to be the general rule here, though the mountains mean that the weather is often very changeable. There are several towns which anyone staying in Aragón accommodation should visit to get a proper flavour of the region. Zaragoza is the capital of the region, with a population of around 800,000 people. Its 17th century Basilica is one of its major landmarks, and there is also a good range of architecture and art to see produced by Mudejars, or Muslims who stayed on in Spain after the Reconquista.

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Aragon Holiday Rentals - come and visit Teruel, the least-populated city in Spain

Some of this style of decoration can also be seen at Huesca, in its Gothic cathedral, and at Teruel, which has a Mudejar church known as San Pedro. Teruel is also interesting as it is the least populated city in Spain. There is also some marvellous cuisine on offer to anyone staying in Aragón holiday rentals. The focus is very much on keeping things plain and simple, but using fine ingredients. The region of Zaragoza is well-known throughout Spain for the quality of vegetables cultivated there, while the lamb is seen as being some of the best in the country. A kind of suckling lamb which originates here, known as terasco, enjoys a great reputation. Teruel is better known for its pork products, especially ham, while Huesca produces great river crab, trout and sardines.

Sample the delicious cuisine of the autonomous community of Aragon with Aragon Apartments

Being so close to the Pyrenees, winter can also be a good time to visit Aragón holiday rentals. The town of Jaca forms something of a gateway to the mountains and is one of Spain's most famous ski resorts. Its 12th century castle is worth a visit, but the town's real interest lies in the access it provides to the mountains. While skiers and snowboarders will want to come here in winter, summer visitors to Aragón holiday rentals close to Jaca can enjoy great hiking trails, which reward effort with some marvellous views. Staying in Aragón holiday rentals puts visitors in the heart of what Spain has to offer. A land of contrasts and cuisine, as well as mountains and buildings, Aragon is hard to beat as a 12-month, all-year-round holiday destination.