Buera, Spain
Member since
2012The member has not specified any exchange dates
XIXth century house near Alquézar (Somontano region -wines & olive oil- and Sierra de Guara Natural Park)
The house
The house -which dates from the XIX century- needs a lot of renovation work but if your are able to live without having a shover (in summer you can go to the river to have a bath), you can enjoy it as a base camp to visit the area.
The area
Buera is located in the Somontano area and the Sierra de Guara Natural Park, near the medieval village of Alquezar, one of the most beatiful villages in Spain.
Probably you have heard about the Somontano region before. Maybe for top quality wines, or the picturesque villages, like Alquézar, in the heart of Guara Natural Park; or due to its wild nature, a paradise for adventurers. Right in the middle of Somontano lies Barbastro. Town’s old part holds nice examples of worth visiting civil and religious architecture, to be seen while taking a relaxing promenade through the streets.
If you love wine, Barbastro is the entrance to the Somontano area, one of the four wine Designations of Origin registered in Aragón. Barbastro is also the reference for the River Vero Cultural Park. Its more than sixty shelters with prehistoric paintings, declared World Heritage by Unesco, make it a real outdoor museum.
North from Guara’s Natural Park, formed by ranging mountains and canyons, the most alluring ravines in Europe are to be found, apart from majestic landscapes. A professional guide service should be hired at any case, from the numerous businesses in the area. With a help from them you will be living a unique experience in a wild and beautiful scenery of rock and water.
When travelling with children, a very funny trip to the River Vero passage ways in Alquezar is highly recommendable. It is about a short route that will let you discover beautiful spots along the River Vero flowing through Alquézar, a picturesque medieval village and a must in any tour. The castle and the monastery are settled on a hill.
References
https://turismosomontano.es/en/que-ver-que-hacer/pueblos/buera
https://dosomontano.com/?lang=en
https://www.unwto.org/tourism-villages/en/villages/alquezar
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 2 Children
- 5 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Science teacher
- Epidemiologist
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Environment: In a small town
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Sleeping Capacity: 6
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Hospitality wanted
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
- Hospitality offered
- Youth / Teen exchange
Indoor
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Berlin, Germany
- Cornwall, UK
- Devon, UK
- Wales, UK
- London, UK
- New York, NY, USA
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Greece
- Lofoten, Norway
- Finland
- Basque Country, Spain
- Canary Islands, Spain
- Sicily, Italy
- Prague, Czechia
- Brittany, France
- Normandy, France
Spoken Languages
- English
- Français
- Español
Our Neighbourhood
Occupation
- Science teacher
- Epidemiologist
Children
- Girl - Age: 22
- Girl - Age: 20
Pets
- Freshwater aquarium with some plants and fishes.
- Some house martins nesting on the roof
About Our Family
The membres of our family are Marcel (53), Mònica (52), Farners (20) and Queralt (18).
Marcel is a science teacher at the local secondary school and Mònica works as an epidemiologist in the Health Department for the Catalan government. Farners is talkative and violinplayer. Queralt is a rhythmic gymnastics enthusiast and plays viola.
Monica likes to cook and Marcel and the girls like to eat what she cooks.
We love culture and nature, a combination we are looking for during our holidays. We are all fond of swimming, flea markets, taking a nap on a good sofa and enjoying a house with a view.
Due to allergies we can only exchange with non-smokers without cats.
References
This member has completed 5 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: