Zaragoza
Zaragoza is the capital of the autonomous province of Aragon and has a population of just over 700,000. The city has a long and rich history and has at times seen Roman and Muslim rulers. Many important historical events have taken place in and around the city. There are many things to see and do in Zaragoza and the city has a very lively food scene.
If you stay anywhere near the old town, you will find that everything is within easy walking distance. Especially if you are staying between Plaza Espana and Plaza of Our Lady of the Pillar you are set. The streets between and to the side of these points have loads to see and do.
With so much to see and do, you might find our 3 day itinerary for Zaragoza useful. And for exploring the region, try our Best day trips from Zaragoza article.
The food scene in the old town includes many amazing little bars and restaurants. The El Tubo is the tapas street. Somehow, in among these buildings, many places with fantastic garden areas have emerged. Check out the tapas, check out the gardens, they are nearly all awesome.
Croquetas are popular in Zaragoza and many eateries have flavours you won’t find elsewhere in Spain. These include some excellent ‘gourmet’ flavours.
For a more detailed information and some recommendations, read Where to eat in Zaragoza.
“My tip for Zaragoza, enjoy a half dozen croquetas with a cold beer (or whatever). Best break you will have all day.”
Zaragoza is a very flat city and has many pedestrian areas so it is very to walk around. If you need to use it, Zaragoza has an excellent bus and tram system.
Where you stay can have a big impact on your visit so give our Where to stay in Zaragoza article a read.
Getting to Zaragoza
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 Sebastian, 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.