Panticosa

In the Aragon region of northern Spain, in the picturesque Tena Valley of the Pyrenees, can be found the charming tourist village of Panticosa. Surrounded by deep blue lakes and soaring mountains with peaks higher than 3,000 metres, Panticosa is an ideal location for mountain sports. First class alpine and cross country skiing is carried on here. Nestled on the course of the Caldares river, Panticosa has steep, narrow streets lined with traditional stone-built houses and a Romanesque church dating from the 13th century. Panticosa is also renowned for its spa, and there are still the venerable old luxury hotels, casinos and promenades of what was once the holiday destination of the royal family.

Due to its well established tourist resort status, this delightful village in the Pyrenees has plenty of hotel and apartment accommodation to offer. The Hotel Casda Morlans is a friendly and comfortable two star which is family run and ideal for hiking holidays. The Hotel Continental is a four star and your apartment there will set you close to the Pyrenees National Park. An apartment in the Hotel Vicente at the top of the village will command wonderful views of the Pyrenees. From your apartment in the Gran Hotel you will have access to a games room, a health club and a casino. In the heart of the resort, the three star Hotel Sabocos offers beautiful gardens, an à la carte restaurant, a games and TV room and even a library.

At the foot of the village you can catch a gondola up to the ski resort further up the mountain. In July and August the gondola is available for walkers, and from the topmost station some superb walks with stunning views over the valley can be accessed, plus a café where you can relax with a drink. Panticosa has an outdoor pool which is open during the months of July and August and an indoor pool which is available throughout most of the rest of the year. The indoor pool complex boasts a sauna and a steam room which are ideal for soothing those tired muscles after a hectic day on the slopes.