Benasque facts for kids

View of the village from the east (2017)

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Benasque is a lovely town in Spain. It's found in the Huesca province, which is part of Aragon. Benasque is the main town in the Benasque Valley. This valley is right in the middle of the Pyrenees mountains. It's surrounded by some of the tallest peaks in this famous mountain range.

What's the Weather Like in Benasque?
The Special Language of Benasque
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What's the Weather Like in Benasque?

Benasque has a high mountain climate. This means the summers are cool and fresh. The winters are cold and often have a lot of snow. The average temperature for the whole year is about 9.4 degrees Celsius. This is because the town is quite high up, at 1138 meters above sea level.

The Special Language of Benasque

A sticker in Benasque, saying "Benas ¿que?", meaning "Benas what?". "Benasque" is the Spanish name of the town, while the name in the local dialect is "Benás".

The people of Benasque speak a very special language. It's a mix of Catalan and Aragonese. It also has some parts that are like Gascon, which is an Occitan language. Locals often call this language patués. This word means "local dialect."

To help keep patués alive, the town council holds a writing and poetry contest every year. This competition started in 1999. There are different prizes for young writers and grown-up authors. This helps everyone learn and use their unique local language.