Riglos Rock Climbing

The tiny village of Mallos de Riglos sits at the base of 1000 foot conglomerate walls. At first look the walls in Riglos don't inspire alot of confidence as to the quality of the rock. But get on any well travelled route and you'll find most holds firmly cemented into the sandstone matrix.
Spanish climbers began attempting these walls in the late 1920's. The efforts of Alberto Rabadá and Ernesto Navarro in the 50's and 60's are legendary in Spain. Climbs took days and weeks on gear that now is unimaginable. Lucky for us mortals, the style has changed and bolt protected climbing allows the rest of us to climb these walls.
Hold size ranges from pebble to Volkswagen sized, with the average being a bit smaller than a volleyball. Grades from 5.9 to 5.12+. A full pitch of these "bolos" will leave you pumped and happy. However, many of the true cruxes come at the "panzas.". Overhanging, bouldery bulges. Mercifully, most of these can be aided if necessary.
Pitch length ranges from 40 feet to 1000 feet, with the multi pitch, bolted protected routes being the most popular (helmet highly recommended).
Riglos claims 300 sunny days per year. Winter, spring and fall are the most popular. Routes can get a bit busy on weekends.
Route style varies from sport bolted pitches to A5 adventure, horror shows. There's plenty to do though with a rack of draws and the occassional spare piece of gear. Many routes have crux bulges that can be aided and many parties seem to take this approach.
Plenty to do on rest/rain days, including hiking, bird watching, rafting the Rio Gallego, catching a day drunk at El Puro bar, touring the medieval castle in Loarre or day tripping to the Pyrennes.