Huesca · Aragón
Broto
- Province
- Huesca
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 533
- Elevation
- 905 m
Broto is a heritage town in the province of Huesca, Aragón, Spain. Population 533 (2013), elevation 905m.
A mountain town in the Aragonese Pyrenees, sitting at 891 metres where the Ara river runs through the broad Valle de Broto, with the high peaks of Sobrarbe rising to over 2,000 metres on every side.
Key facts
- Province
- Huesca
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 533 (2013)
- Elevation
- 905 m
History of Broto
Broto sits in the comarca of Sobrarbe, province of Huesca, about 90 kilometres from the provincial capital. The municipality covers 128 square kilometres at the heart of the Pyrenees, with a population of around 577 people. Its territory takes in the Valle de Broto, carved by the Río Ara, the ravine of the Barranco de Chate, and the surrounding mountain ranges, which climb from 770 metres at the riverbank to 2,137 metres at Punta Estatón on the border with Torla-Ordesa and Fanlo.
Where to eat in Broto
Ratings & restaurant data from Google.
Regional food & drink
Aragón is known for Ternasco, Migas and Jamón de Teruel, among 5 regional specialities.
Watch: Jamón de Teruel
Fiestas in Broto
Dates recur annually but can shift by a few days — confirm with the ayuntamiento before planning a trip around one.
- romería a la ermita de San Clemente de la población23 November
- San Blas3 February
- Virgen de Morillo1 May
- romería a la ermita de Santa Elenasecond Sunday of June
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Quick answers
Is Broto worth visiting?▾
A mountain town in the Aragonese Pyrenees, sitting at 891 metres where the Ara river runs through the broad Valle de Broto, with the high peaks of Sobrarbe rising to over 2,000 metres on every side.
Why is Broto a heritage town?▾
Broto is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico — Spain's national protection for historic town ensembles (Conjuntos Históricos).
What is the traditional food in Aragón?▾
Aragón is known for Ternasco, Migas, Jamón de Teruel and Melocotón de Calanda. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Broto.
Which heritage towns are near Broto?▾
Nearby heritage towns include Boltaña, Aínsa, Jaca and Alquézar.
Where is Broto?▾
Broto lies in the provincia de Huesca comarca, in the province of Huesca, Aragón, Spain.
How big is Broto?▾
Broto has a population of about 533 (2013), and sits at 905 m above sea level.
Nearby heritage towns
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A medieval fortress town in the Aragonese Pyrenees, where a castle and Romanesque collegiate church rise above the confluence of two rivers on the route to the high mountain passes of Huesca.
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Last updated 23 July 2026.