Jaca: Astun

The Aragón River defines the setting of Jaca — its valley beneath the central Pyrenees has long connected this Aragonese town with the Somport Pass and France. Jaca was an early capital of the Kingdom of Aragon, a role reflected in its Romanesque cathedral, begun in the 11th century and known for its chequerboard decoration. The pentagonal Citadel of Jaca, also called Castillo de San Pedro, was built in the late 16th century to defend the frontier. Pilgrims on the Aragonese Way of the Camino de Santiago still pass through the historic centre. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Jaca and the central Pyrenees.

Aragon combines the dry plains of the Ebro basin with high Pyrenean terrain in a way that reflects its position between central Spain and the French border mountains. Zaragoza, the regional capital on the Ebro River, is anchored by the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Aljafería Palace, a major example of Islamic architecture in Spain. Beyond the city, the region extends from cultivated lowlands to the Pyrenees, where valleys and protected mountain areas shape a markedly different climate and settlement pattern. Aragonese identity is also expressed through distinctive Mudéjar architecture, recognised by UNESCO in several towns. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of northeastern Spain connects regionally.

Spain extends from the Cantabrian coast to the Canary Islands, encompassing Atlantic shores, Mediterranean beaches and the broad interior Meseta. The Pyrenees form its northeastern frontier, while the Guadalquivir crosses Andalusia on its way to the Atlantic. Madrid anchors the country’s political and cultural life, but distinct regional identities are central to Spain’s character: Catalonia, the Basque Country, Galicia and Andalusia each have their own languages or strong local traditions. Granada’s Alhambra is a major monument of the medieval Nasrid dynasty, and Santiago de Compostela remains the destination of the Camino de Santiago. Browse related webcams around the Iberian Peninsula to build a fuller picture of Spain.