Your trip to Aragon
Aragón is a Spanish autonomous community located in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. Historically it was called the Kingdom of Aragon and together with the Kingdom of Majorca, the Kingdom of Valencia, the Principality of Catalonia and other French, Italian and Greek territories, it formed the Crown of Aragon. Currently, Aragón is made up of three provinces: Huesca, Teruel and Zaragoza. Zaragoza is also the capital of the autonomous community. To the north you will find France, to the west Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, La Rioja and Navarra. To the east, Catalonia and the Valencian Community. Three distinct languages are spoken: Aragonese, Catalan and Spanish, the official language. Among its many mountain ranges are the Aragonese Pyrenees, in Huesca, a place for ski lovers, and the Iberian System and its highest peak, Moncayo. Not forgetting the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in Aragon, a beautiful and protected nature reserve. Among its most famous cities and places to visit are the Basilica del Pilar and the Parque de la Expo in Zaragoza, the fifth largest city in Spain. Then there's Huesca a land of wine and mountains, and in Teruel, the city of Mudejar. Among some of the most famous festivals in Aragon, are the Fiestas de la Virgen del Pilar, Patron Saint of Spain, which attract a large number of travelers from all over the world.
The best plans to discover Aragon
At Nativics we have prepared this 3-day itinerary for you to discover as a family the fifth Spanish city, with a population of no more and no less than 700,000 inhabitants and more than 2,000 years of history. history: Saragossa. But, in addition to being a city full of history and culture, Zaragoza is also a city full of life, parks and green areas that make it an ideal destination for traveling with children. This plan includes 2 nights of accommodation in a hotel in the center of Zaragoza, tickets to the largest river aquarium in Europe, some recommendations for restaurants to go with children and an itinerary thought out in detail so that adults and adults alike can enjoy this city. On this route, you will visit places of interest such as the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, you will see the Roman Walls and you will pass through the Stone Bridge. In addition, you will have enough time to walk and have fun as a family in the Parque Grande de Labordeta and in the Expo Water Park, where the largest river aquarium in Europe is located.
If you are thinking of visiting Zaragoza, at Nativics we have prepared this three-day itinerary for you to get to know the fifth Spanish city in detail, with a population of no more and no less than 700,000 inhabitants and with more than 2,000 years of history. Our plan includes 2 nights of accommodation in a hotel in the center of Zaragoza, a personalized route and tips to discover the city and personalized attention before, during and after the trip.
At Nativics we have designed this weekend itinerary for you to discover Zaragoza in the best way and without waiting to get in places. It includes an itinerary with the most relevant places of interest in the city, 2 hotel nights in the center of Zaragoza and the best route so you don't miss anything.
At Nativics we have designed this ideal day and night getaway so that you do not miss anything on your visit to Zaragoza. This plan includes an itinerary with the most important places of interest in the city, one night in a hotel in the center of Zaragoza and the best recommendations for your getaway.
What to see in Aragon?
Zaragoza Aquarium
Zaragoza Expo Park
The Zaragoza Expo park opened in 2008 and this complex - together with the arrival of the AVE - gave the city a real boost, making it a benchmark in the organization of events and congresses. The enclosure is made up of different buildings of great beauty and originality: the Water Tower, the Bridge Pavilion, the Spain Pavilion and the Luís Buñuel Water Park, the largest urban park in Zaragoza with a large green area that has, surprisingly, a river beach.
Roman walls of Zaragoza
The ruins of the walls of Zaragoza are right next to the Plaza del Pilar, they were built to defend the ancient city of Caesaraugusta.
Zaragoza Central Market
The traditional market of fresh and local products is located in the center of the city of Zaragoza with a total of74 stalls.
Tower of Zuda in Zaragoza
Pillar Square
The main square of the old town of Zaragoza., where you canfindd the most important monuments of the city: the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, La Seo and La Lonja. The Fiesta del Pilar is celebrated here and there are a variety of bars, restaurants and souvenir shops.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
According to an ancient tradition, the basilica was built in the same place where the Virgin appeared to the apostle Santiago, who was preaching on the banks of the Ebro. The first chapel in her honor was erected around the column or "pillar" on which the Virgin leaned. The building remained intact despite the missiles during the civil war, some say it was protected by her.
Seo del Salvador (Cathedral of Zaragoza)
The Zaragoza Market
Zaragoza Stone Bridge
This stone bridge crosses the Ebro River and from it there are several viewpoints from which you can see the spectacular views of the city and the Basilica del Pilar. At the end of the Stone Bridge is the Balcón de San Lázaro.
Large Park Jose Antonio Labordeta
The Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta is a large green area in the middle of the city of Zaragoza with more than 270,000 m2. Its gardens, gazebos and fountains make it a perfect place to walk with your family, as a couple, alone or with friends. In the surrounding area, there are bars and restaurants where you can sit down to rest or have some tapas. It is famed for its three cybernetic fountains, capable of combining lights, movement and sound.
Zaragoza Expo Water Park
The Water Park is located on the Expo site, built-in 2008. This site is made up of different buildings of great beauty and originality: the Water Tower, the Bridge Pavilion and the Spain Pavilion and the Water Park of Luis Buñuel, the largest urban park in Zaragoza with a large green area that surprisingly has a river beach. In this 120-hectare park, there are a wide variety of activities to do as a family, including renting bikes, kayaks or swans to tour the park by the water. It also has a train, a multi-adventure park, botanical paths, water gardens and a sundial-Ferris wheel. The Zaragoza Aquarium is also located in this river park. You won´t be bored at the water park there is so much to do.
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