Aragon
The Aragon region is in Spains North East. It borders France in the north and Catalonia to the east. Valencia is in the south and Castile La Mancha in the south west. Castile Leon is in the west, La Rioja and The Basque Country in the north west.
It has a population of around 1.3 Million with half the population living in the capital city Zaragoza. Huesca is the only other city in Aragon with a population over 50,000.
Zaragoza has an excellent food scene with some excellent Tapas to be found. Because of its diverse climate, food across the region is varied and excellent.
The landscape of the region is varied. At ranges from the Pyrenees mountains in the north down towards arid flat terrain in the south. In between is a rich mix of landscapes and habitats. Spains largest river, the Ebro runs through the region.
Aragon has a rich history with the Romans, Visigoths, Moores and various European powers playing their parts through the centuries. The capital Zaragoza was largely destroyed in 1809 during French occupation.
Towns of Region
Read information and tips on these Aragon and Towns:
Aínsa – a beautiful medieval town offering both history and nature in one place
Albarracín – is famous for its pink-coloured buildings, winding medieval streets and impressive defensive walls
Calatayud – combines centuries of history, remarkable architecture and excellent food
Huesca – offers a mix of history, culture, nature, and local traditions
Jaca – blends rich history with outdoor adventure, mountain views, and easy access to ski resorts and hiking trails
Tarazona – impressive churches, elegant palaces, quiet squares and narrow medieval streets that invite exploration
Teruel – is famous for its stunning Mudéjar architecture, romantic legends and rich cultural heritage
Torla – dramatic peaks, deep valleys, stone houses and mountain views create a peaceful atmosphere
Zaragoza – A city full of history and excellent food
Getting to Aragon
Zaragoza airport is not a major destination for most airlines, however Ryanair does offer flights from Londons Stansted airport as well as Brussels, Lisbon, Milan, Mallorca and Marrakesh.
Flying time from London is around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Spanish airline Vueling also offers direct flights from Paris, Tenerife and Majorca.
The high-speed rail takes just 1 hour 20 minutes to reach Zaragoza from Madrid.
From Barcelona the trip takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
The train takes 1 hour 10 minutes from Pamplona .
From Donostia-San Sebastián, the trip is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Madrid by car takes 3 hours and 10 minutes.
From Barcelona it is also a 3 hour 10 minute drive
The drive takes about 1 hour 20 minutes from Pamplona.
Donostia-San Sebastian the drive takes about 3 hours.