Into the Aran Valley: Vielha's Green Heart

Mateo leaves Barcelona behind and drives north into the Spanish Pyrenees, arriving in the Val d'Aran. He explores the old town of Vielha, savours the local architecture and mountain air, and starts planning his week of lake hikes, Romanesque churches, and eclipse watching. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Val d'Aran, Bonaigua Pass, Carrer Major, Glèisa de Sant Miquèu, Plaça d'Era Glèisa, Restaurant El Molí, Hotel Blu Aran, CAFE DEL VALLE Gusto Argentino. Covered: Travel logistics and costs, Aranese identity and language, Local food and dining, Planning excursions to Aiguestortes. Chapters:00:00 Bonaigua Pass01:45 Carrer Major03:07 Glèisa de Sant Miquèu04:08 Restaurant El Molí05:51 Val d'Aran A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ValDAran #Vielha #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #CatalanPyrenees #AranValley #SlowTravelSpain #MountainEscape #RomanesqueArt #Aiguestortes #OccitanCulture #GreenSpain #TravelSpain #NorthernSpain #Eclipse2026 #SummerInTheMountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/