Luxury holidays in Canfranc

Just south of the French border in north-eastern Spain, Canfranc is the destination and the journey, and not just for trainspotters. Railway stations may not be very salubrious these days, but back when King Alfonso XIII commissioned the one here, they were works of art – modern industrial architecture couldn’t dream of looking so good. The Pyrennean peaks of the Aragón Valley are yours for the hiking, or you can stick with the transport theme on a tour of Canfranc’s historic hub.
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When to go

If you like your Pyrenees covered in snow, time your visit between November and March. During the summer, temperatures peak in the mid-20s.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Zaragoza has an airport but Ryanair only flies in one direction (from Spain to Stansted). Another option is to land in Biarritz over the French border and hire a car for the two-and-a-half-hour drive south.

  • Automobiles

    Since its station is a key part of the attraction, cars are considered a lesser mode of transport in Canfranc – but one will come in handy for exploring the Aragón Valley and its pretty peaks.