At the end of January, we rented a car over the weekend and headed for the Monasterio de Piedra which is only about 60 miles south-west of Zaragoza in the eastern part of Spain, and is reached by a windy road through the Spanish countryside.
Recently, we have been renting cars on the weekend to give us more freedom to explore; with a car, we are able to easily access the many interesting places near Zaragoza (located very close to the Pyrenees).
Although the monastery itself may be worth a visit, it was the lush setting, full of waterfalls, which made our trip exceptional. While the monasteries around Spain are lovely and peaceful, we have seen our share over the last few months; we promised the kids that we wouldn't focus on touring the Monastery but rather hiking outdoors. Lacking green space in Zaragoza makes us all the more appreciative of it when we have it!
The pathways led us through a huge variety of waterfalls from impressive descents, to smaller crescents and sparkling streams fanning over grassy banks. One waterfall hid the entrance to a cave of dripping stalactites. This is a wonderful location!
The drive home was a photo-op as well with rolling countryside, and gorgeous views.
Photo: Scene from the return trip, which looked typically Spanish with an olive grove, mountains, and una casa antigua.
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