It seems unbelievable that it is one of the most beautiful towns in all of Spain and that almost no one knows it exists. From the images, we would say that we are looking at a charming French village a la 'Beauty and the Beast', but Garós is in the Upper Aran of Catalonia, surrounded by an idyllic mountain landscape with its stone houses and flowery movie-style balconies.
What to see in Garós, Lleida
Garós is located in the heart of the Aran Valley, surrounded by peaks that are always snow-capped and charming hiking routes between forests and eternally green meadows. Its life is calm and cozy, with medieval stone houses decorated with beautiful windows and wooden balconies, from which flowers and plants always hang.
The most special jewel of the town is its parish church of Sant Julià de Garós, a Romanesque temple from 900 years ago that remains in perfect condition, with the enormous bell tower marking the nerve center of the entire town. A few meters from here is the medieval necropolis of Haro, with early Christian sites from the 4th and 5th centuries.
The Plaza Mayor is the perfect place to relax and have a drink and be able to glimpse the slate roofs of the entire town and the stone facades, which will make you feel trapped in a quieter, more beautiful and unhurried past.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Garós, Lleida
In Garós you don't eat cheap, because there are few restaurants and the lack of competition drives up prices. What is eaten is exquisite, with delicacies such as Aranese stew, meats, sausages and pâtés typical of regional cuisine, which we can try at Eth Resthilhè.
What to do around Garós, Lleida
A 40-minute drive from Garós is the beautiful Artiga de Lin circular route, an easy walk to discover the mountains of the Arán Valley even with children. They are about seven kilometers that cross rivers, waterfalls and forests. To do it, leave from the Uelhs deth Joèu car park.
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