Zaragoza Area Guide

Zaragoza is located in the valley of the River Ebro in north eastern Spain. To the north and south lie the sister provinces of Huesca and Teruel which make up the region of Aragón. It has a diverse landscape of desert, forest and mountains which can result in some extreme temperatures which can reach as low as -0C in the mountains during the winter, with the summer soaring as high as 35°C+.

Zaragoza has a rich historic heritage with the Iberians, Romans, Moors, Jews and Christians all leaving their mark here, and the most impressive building being the sixteenth century Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar which attracts pilgrims who worship the Virgin from all over Spain. The city has several cultures and has earned the nickname of "City of the Four Cultures" with cathedrals and palaces dating back to the Romans and the Moors It is still relatively undiscovered by European tourists, with the majority of visitors here being Spanish nationals.

Zaragoza is the headquarters of the Aragonese government which is based in the magnificent Aljaferia which is an eleventh century Moorish palace. It was built by Arab invaders to provide protection for their sultan, and is a fairytale castle which was once home to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and is now a national monument. Check out our guide to local attractions in Zaragoza

 

There are four courses in Zaragoza which are all quiet challenging to play on. To find out more details on their location and amenities visit our guide to golf courses in Zaragoza

 

Ciudad Universitaria in the city of Zaragoza is a good district to eat at any time of the day, with the areas around Plaza del Pilar, Plaza de Paraíso, Plaza España, Plaza de Santa Cruz and Plaza San Francisco offering a large number of restaurants, stylish cafés and tapas bars. "El Casco Viejo" is also a great place for tapas bars. Our Zaragoza restaurant guide tells you the best places to eat.

 

To find out where the best places to shop are in Zaragoza and what type of markets you can visit, take a look at our shopping guide to Zaragoza.

 

 

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way places then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Zaragoza Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Zaragoza including an Area Guide to Zaragoza which gives you complete information on the best places for Shopping in Zaragoza, Golf Courses in Zaragoza, recommended Zaragoza Restaurants and a guide to Zaragoza Local Attractions