Castillo de Loarre, Aragon, Spain

Castillo de Loarre is one of Spain’s best preserved Romanesque castles. The castle has withstood time on a rocky limestone prominence in the southern foothills of the Pyrenées and lies 35 miles north west of Huesca in the province of Aragon. Time appears to have stood still as it rises from the grey rocks, guarded by its silent towers. The castle has retained its glory due partly to the remoteness of its location at the base of the Pyrenées. The foothills are filled with pine trees, scrub bushes, almond groves and olive trees and there are breathtaking views over the plain of Hoya de Huesca as you look out from the castle.

Date: 14th November 2009