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medieval fortress village

Ruins of an ancient Roman aqueduct.

The aqueduct is one of the most representative elements of the Los Bañales site. It served, in addition to supplying water to the inhabitants, to feed the enormous hot springs of the city.

The ruins found on the track that connects Luesia with the Pígalo pools are known as the castle of Sibirana. The ruins of the hermitage of Santa Quiteria also remain from this deserted area. This nucleus is part of a defensive line ordered to be built in the 10th century by King Sancho Garcés I of Pamplona. The sight of the towers erected on two stone masses gives an idea of the magnitude and engineering of these structures.

The Sada Palace, located in Sos del Rey Católico, is known for having been the birthplace of Fernando el Católico. The palace dates from the 13th century, although multiple reforms were made over the years to expand it. Until the 19th century it belonged to the Sada lineage.

On our way along the track from Luesia to the Pígalo pools, we come across the castle of Sibirana built to control the passage from Uncastillo and from Luesia through the Onsella river valley. In addition to the castle, there are remains of the hermitage of Santa Quiteria, both in the Aragonese Romanesque style and of a dozen houses at the foot of the castle on its south face.

We are in the Pígalo pools, ideal for warm summer days where we can take a dip. If we go upstream, we will find more less crowded pools, since this one is quite popular and soon fills up with people. If we want to leave the car in the car park, we must book on the Luesia town hall website as they control access. There are picnic areas to eat and a bar at the campsite.

From this point we will have magnificent views of the aqueduct belonging to the Roman city of Los Bañales