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7 ideas, picked for these days
Priorat: autumn vineyards by 4x4
After the harvest, from October, the Priorat and Montsant vines begin to turn yellow, and the off-road vehicle tours them along the garnacha tracks. It is an à la carte outing with a single vehicle: book days ahead.
A weekend in Siurana and the Priorat: cliff, reservoir and vineyards
The kayak on the Siurana reservoir opens on autumn weekends, and in October the Trona ledge is done in cool air. On the long weekend, the 4x4 route is the first thing to sell out; the accommodation, the second.
A weekend in Alquézar: canyoning, walkways and Somontano wine
September and October are the other good season for the Guara canyons, with summer's warm water. 12 October is a big festival in Aragon: book canyon, walkways and winery weeks ahead.
A weekend in Aínsa: Añisclo, a canyon descent and the square at dusk, an hour and a half from Huesca
In October the Añisclo canyon has the beech woods changing colour and fewer cars than in summer; the narrow HU-631 is entered early. It is three hours from Tarragona: two nights, and Sunday's canyon, booked beforehand.
Valderrobres and the Parrizal
In October the Parrizal is toured without August's heat and with the mid-season ticket. At the Pilar many Aragonese arrive: buy the ticket with a time and avoid the last Sunday of the month, when El Salt closes.
Codorníu: cellars by train and lunch in the tower
Just after the harvest, the Codorníu cellars have the new grape fermenting and are toured underground by train. They open all year, holidays too: book the visit and lunch at the tower.
Montserrat: cable car and Sant Jeroni
The good season for going up Sant Jeroni begins in October, with clean air and without summer's heat. The Aeri changes its timetable with the season: check it for your date and go up early.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When do the Priorat vines change colour?
After the harvest, in October and November, depending on the year.
Are there lots of people in Aragon on the Pilar long weekend?
Yes, it is their big festival. Book Alquézar, Aínsa or the Matarraña weeks ahead.