Description of the municipality

The name Tres Aras has been interpreted through its religious connotations with three altars, as ‘ara’ means altar stone or sacrificial stone in Latin.

Aras belonged to Viana until 3rd May 1853, when its own municipal council was set up.

Location
42°33′43″N 2°21′18″O

Area
17,72 km²

Altitude
633 m

Climatology
Mediterráneo continental

Enotouristic Resources

- Iglesia de Santa María de Aras

- Ermita del Santo Cristo del Humilladero

- Ruinas del Monasterio de San Juan del Ramo