Romanesque Architecture and Activities

Calvera is located in the Ribagorza comarca of Huesca, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. At 1,200 meters above sea level, Calvera has views of the Sierra de Sis and El Turbón massif. Just in front of Casa Puixico you’ll find the ancient tower of the castle of Calvera, which is catalogued as Spanish cultural heritage.  One of the Romanesque jewels of the comarca also belongs to Calvera: the Monastery of Obarra (10th century). It’s a picturesque town with well-kept stone houses and streets, a Romanesque church (San Andrés, 11th century) and hiking trails that start in the town center. What you won’t find is either a bar or a bakery. It’s a truly rural town, with about 10 inhabitants who live here year round. Here you’ll find a pristine landscape, a peaceful setting, and a strategic location to get to know the Pre-Pyrenees and Pyrenees Mountains.

Some places of interest and their distance from Casa Puixico:

 

Tourist Offices

Ribagorza (Aragón)

Alta Ribagorça (Cataluña)

 

Romanesque Art and Architecture

Romanesque Ribagorza

Romanesque Alta Ribagorça 

Romanesque Boí (UNESCO)

 

Sports and Adventure Sports

Vía Ferrata de Obarra, 6 km

Ribagorza -hiking and MTB trails

Alta Ribagorça – Sport and Adventure Sports

Campo – water and adventure sports, 26 km

Castejón de Sos – Parapente and flying, 35 km

Vall de Boí – Sports (skiing, MTB, climbing, canyoning), 44 km

Barasona Lake (Graus) with water sports, 48 km

Benasque – Organized sport and mountain guides , 49 km

Congosto de Montrebei – kayak, catamaran, trekking, 70 km

Parque Natural Posets Maladeta

Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes

 

Other Places of Interest

 

Gastronomy

Restaurante La Cuadreta, 4 km

Serraduy – Casa El Peix, 11 km

La Puebla de Roda – Casa Custodio, La Bodega de Vidal, 15 km 

Roda de Isábena – Mesón de Isábena, Restaurante la Catedral, 19 km

La Colomina (en el A-1605 entre Roda y Güell), 22 km

Bisaurri – Casa Javier, 23 km

Campo – Restaurante Cotiella, 26 km

Castanesa – Ca de Graus, 32 km

Castellars – L’abadia de Castellars, 40 km

Chía – Restaurante Chongastán, 40 km

 

Culture and Traditions

Ribagorza – calendar of local celebrations

La Bajada de las Fallas  / Fallas Vall de Boí  – Fire festivals celebrating the summer solstice (recognized as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO) – during the months of June and July in different towns of the 2 regions

  *The local town celebrations in Calvera are held yearly on the 15th and 16th of August with activities, music, and a communal meal*

Municipal Pools

  • Bonansa (with a tennis court) 
  • La Puebla de Roda
  • Campo
  • Las Vilas del Turbón
  • Graus
  • El Pont de Suert (outdoor pool open in summer, indoor pool open the rest of the year)
 

Practical Information

Shops and Gas Stations

Serraduy – Gasolinera Repsol and supermarket with local products, A-1605, 12 km / Bakery Casa El Peix, A-1605, 11km

Vilaller – Gasolinera Repsol, N-230, 23 km

Campo – Gasolinera Repsol, 26 km

El Pont de Suert – Gasolinera Cepsa, N-230, 28 km

The biggest towns with supermarkets, butcher shops, bakeries etc. are el Pont de Suert (30 km) and Graus (42 km). There is a weekly farmer’s market on Fridays in el Pont de Suert and on Mondays in Graus.

Doctor’s Offices and Pharmacies

Consultorio Médico

La Puebla de Roda, C. Mayor 23

974 54 44 00

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Centro de Salud de Graus

C. Valle de Arán, 2

974 54 05 00

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CAP El Pont de Suert

Carrer de la Canaleta s/n

973 69 11 59

 

Pharmacies in: Capella, Campo, El Pont de Suert and Graus