Zaragoza event weekends: what to do between sessions
Aragon's capital on the Ebro: the Basílica del Pilar, the Moorish Aljafería palace and tapas in El Tubo, 75 minutes from Madrid and Barcelona by AVE.
Events we cover in Zaragoza
Arriving
Zaragoza airport (ZAZ) has few flights. Most visitors arrive by AVE: Delicias station is 80 minutes from Madrid and 90 minutes from Barcelona.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Delicias station area | Business hotels by the AVE station. |
| Mid-range | Casco Histórico | Walk to the Pilar and El Tubo. |
| Splurge | Paseo de la Independencia | Grand hotels on the main avenue. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Ibis Zaragoza Centro
- Mid-range: Hotel Alfonso
- Splurge: Hotel Palafox
Tours
Half day · Family
Old town and Basílica del Pilar tour
Roman walls, the basilica and the Seo cathedral.
Where to eat
With kids
- Zaragoza Aquarium in the Expo park.
- Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta.
Rainy-day backups
- Goya Museum.
- Caesaraugusta Roman theatre museum.
Free things to do
- Walk the Ebro riverbanks and the Puente de Piedra.
- Pilar basilica interior and Goya frescoes.
Getting around
- One tram line crosses the city; the old centre is walkable.
- Uber, Cabify and Free Now work in Spanish cities. Taxis are metered and reasonable.
- Renfe high-speed AVE and Ouigo/Iryo trains link Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Valencia and Zaragoza. Book early for event weekends.