Zaragoza travel guide & transfers
Basilica of El Pilar, Mudéjar towers and great tapas halfway to Madrid
About Zaragoza
Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon, sits on the Ebro river roughly halfway between Barcelona and Madrid. It is crowned by the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, holds the Moorish Aljafería palace and has a tapas district, El Tubo, packed with tiny bars. The city is about 310 km from Barcelona Airport, around three hours by private transfer, a popular choice for business travellers and families relocating with lots of luggage.
Top attractions
Basilica del Pilar and the lift to its tower
Aljafería Palace, an 11th-century Islamic palace
La Seo cathedral and the Tapestry Museum
El Tubo tapas lanes
Goya Museum and the Roman Caesaraugusta museums
Expo 2008 park along the Ebro
Travel tips
- The Fiestas del Pilar in October fill every hotel — reserve months ahead.
- The cierzo wind can be strong and cold; pack a windproof jacket.
- We stop for a coffee break halfway on request, at no extra cost.
