The bearded vulture soars through the skies of the Pyrenees appearance resembles more that of an eagle than a vulture, and it has a distinctive black «beard» under its beak. We call it the bearded vulture (quebrantahuesos in Spanish) because of one remarkable behavior: it picks up bones that are too large (over 30 cm) … Read more
The Pyrenees are a land of legends and an infinite cultural richness. Ancient rites and traditions have withstood the test of time and remain alive to this day. One of the most visible of these is the «espantabruxas.» Placed atop the chimneys of houses, they are a tangible legacy of a millennia-old worldview that you … Read more
A handsome young man fell in love with Edelweiss, a beautiful woman with white hair and grayish eyes. When he confessed his love to her, she challenged him with a great feat: to find a legendary flower that grew in the high mountains, a symbol of true love.– Beautiful Edelweiss, what is it that you … Read more
The cardincha (Carlina acaulis) is a Pyrenean symbol that spreads across our mountain range. It grows abundantly in the grasslands of the Pyrenees, and a stroll through our villages is enough to spot it hanging on the doors of many homes. Tradition tells us that the cardincha possesses immense protective power. It helps ward off … Read more
