Salardú (Valle Arán)

The afternoon is almost over and even though we are tired from our tour, Salardú awaits us, the grey colors and the setting sun blend the houses and landscape which appears somewhat mysterious.

Salardú is a small maze of streets, alleys, little squares and nooks and crannies that feature three elements: stone, wood and slate. A wise selection of these enable the locals to create true works of art, for example, the church of Sant Andreu, another Romanesque marvel of the Aranese Romanesque. Suddenly buildings such as the city hall in brilliant crimson make the rhythm break.

I as always, recommend forgetting about the car, leave hurrying and haste behind and enjoy strolling through this charming village where suddenly you find one of the most animated squares in the area. It must be that since we came during the ski season, this unique atmosphere.

The church of this lovely village is dedicated to Saint Andrew, it is Romanesque with three naves and located in a unique place from where there are lovely views of the valley.

Attached to it is a tower built in the Fifteenth century. The village in itself is very pretty and has many good restaurants to enjoy a hearty meal.