Mallos de Riglos, Spain

Mallos de Riglos

Giant red rock towers rising above a village, reached by the Canfranc railway.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Mallos de Riglos

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the trail that circles the base of the giant red rock towers.
  2. AfternoonWatch the climbers on the walls and the griffon vultures circling above.
  3. EveningStay in the village of Riglos or nearby Ayerbe.

Day 2

Visit Loarre Castle, one of Spain's best Romanesque castles.

What to eat

Ternasco de Aragón, roast lamb.

Local tips

Make the most of Mallos de Riglos

Beat the crowds

Calm all year. Climbers come in spring and autumn.

Best photo spot

The giant red rock towers rising straight above the village rooftops, best in the late afternoon.

Getting there

Trains on the scenic Canfranc line stop at Riglos, about 1.5 hours from Zaragoza. Easiest by car.

Don't miss nearby

Loarre Castle, one of the best-preserved Romanesque fortresses in Europe, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

Look for griffon vultures circling the towers. A walking trail loops around the base of the Mallos in about 2 hours.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Mallos de Riglos

Getting there

  • Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)80 km away
  • Reus Airport (REU)205 km away
  • Zaragoza80 km away
  • Pamplona90 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Mallos de Riglos: good to know

Is Mallos de Riglos worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Giant red rock towers rising above a village, reached by the Canfranc railway.

How many days do you need in Mallos de Riglos?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Mallos de Riglos?

You can visit all year. Calm all year. Climbers come in spring and autumn.

How do you get to Mallos de Riglos?

The nearest airport is Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), about 80 km away. Trains on the scenic Canfranc line stop at Riglos, about 1.5 hours from Zaragoza. Easiest by car.

What is there to see near Mallos de Riglos?

Nearby hidden places include Cirque de Gavarnie (73 km), Zaragoza (79 km) and Pamplona (91 km).

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