At the Iglesia del Salvador in Ejea de los Caballeros, the north main portal depicts the Last Supper in its tympanum. The church was built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries in the late Romanesque style; some Gothic and Renaissance elements complement its architecture. Two figurative portals are associated with the work of the “maestro de Agüero” and the “maestro de San Juan de la Peña,” respectively. The main altarpiece also tells a precise art-historical story: it belongs to the International Gothic style, with Hispano-Flemish influences. Blasco de Grañén began it in 1438, and Martín de Soria completed it in 1476.

Romanesque churches and art history

The Iglesia de Santa María has a different architectural character. The fortress-like Romanesque building dates from the 12th century and has a pointed barrel vault. The archivolts and columns on the south portal are decorated with geometric and floral motifs; the tympanum features a Christogram. By decree dated December 7, 1983, the church was designated a historic-artistic monument of national importance. Today, it is a Bien de Interés Cultural in the Monument category.

A guided tour lasting about an hour is available to help you explore the old town. It starts at the tourist office at Paseo del Muro No. 2, opposite the Iglesia del Salvador. Booking in advance is recommended. The approximate duration and specific starting point make it easy to plan this tour as a separate activity.

Museum, festivals, and local themes

At the Aquagraria Museum, the focus is on the town’s historical relationship with water, agriculture, and agricultural mechanization. It complements religious art with another perspective on Ejea’s history: the connection between natural resources and agricultural work.

Semana Santa has been celebrated in Ejea de los Caballeros since the 16th century and is recognized as a Fiesta de Interés Turístico de Aragón. It includes a drum and bass drum competition, a festival proclamation, and processions. If you would like to plan your trip around this festival, check the program for the relevant year.

Feriar Ejea is a market fair featuring food and handicrafts. Workshops are also held alongside the fair, mainly for children. If you want to include the fair in your travel plans, check the event dates and program in advance.

Landscape and nature observation

The area’s nature attractions offer a range of highlights: Punta de la Negra is considered the highest point in the Bardenas; from the summit, the view stretches across the Cinco Villas plain. At Los Humedales, a botanical and wildlife reserve combines nature observation with a dedicated birdwatching viewpoint.

For a walk through the landscape, there is a circular route of about 10 kilometers in the Bardena Negra area. It makes a good introduction to this landscape. The hiking option is clearly different from a stay at the viewpoint or birdwatching: the choice is whether you would rather take a walk or focus on the views or wildlife. Check trail conditions locally before planning your route.

Different factors matter when choosing when to travel: for Semana Santa and Feriar Ejea, check the dates and program; for the guided tour, booking is recommended, and for the circular route, check trail conditions. The churches, Aquagraria, festivities, and nature attractions offer different reasons to discover Ejea de los Caballeros according to your interests.

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