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Are you going to visit Aragon, Spain? Discover our selection of the best areas to stay in Zaragoza!

Capital of the Spanish Autonomous Province of Aragon, Zaragoza (or Zaragoza ) is the fifth city of Spain by its population, with 664,953 inhabitants (2015). With its warm and dry Mediterranean climate and its rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage, the city bordered by the Ebro – equidistant between Madrid and Barcelona – has more than one reason to be visited. With more than 2000 years of history, it is an open-air museum that reveals itself to the hagard eyes of the visitors, where Romans, Muslims, Jews and Christians have engraved their successive prints in the marble. Between the Roman circus, the palace of the Aljafería, the mudéjar-style churches – marked by UNESCO’s heritage of humanity, historic baroque-style buildings such as the basilica of Pilar or the heritage of Francisco de Goya’s work, night animation and its culinary heritage, anyone who comes to visit Saragosse will delight himself with an immemorable spectacle.

Finding accommodation in Zaragoza will be easy because the offer of accommodation is rather large: hostel, hotels, apartment in the living room, colocation, camping... Accommodation in Zaragoza involves discovering its neighbourhoods, including a brief presentation.

El Tubo

Located in the heart of the historic centre of Zaragoza, the Tubo district is a busy area as well as popular, especially for the quality of its tapas and night activity. Numerous bars and restaurants play the streets of this neighborhood, surrounded by other interesting historical monuments and museums: Goya Museum, Museum of the Roman Theatre Caesaraugusta, the Pilar Tower and its imposing eponymous Basilica, San Gil Abad Church, etc. On the banks of the Ebro, do not miss the Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the main religious building in Zaragoza: a breathtaking view of the city. If you like lively, festive and artistic areas, it is here that you have to go to stay in Zaragoza: this is the most dynamic and living area.

La Almozara

This area northwest of the city centre is mainly frequented to visit the Palace of Aljaferia, built by Muslims in the 11th century. Like the Alhambra of Granada, he testifies to the power of the Califat of Cordoba and the time of the Taifa. The Palace now houses the Aragon Parliament. The docks of the Ebre, surrounded by greenery and sports complexes, allow beautiful walks or to get rid of before returning to its accommodation.

Centro

Characterized by its large boulevards and elegant shops, the epicentre of Zaragoza is located on Gran Via Avenue, near Aragon Square. There you will find a loss of view of the shops, restaurants, bars, churches and beautiful parks where to stroll, like the Parque Miraflores and Parque Pignatelli . In the south, enjoy a walk in the Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta , the largest greenery in the city, located in the Romareda district. It is a little the new city, ideal area where to stay in Zaragoza for shopping and to find all the amenities of modernity.

Las Fuentes

Located east of downtown, Las Fuentes is a neighborhood that offers both the possibility to stay in Zaragoza near the city center, while enjoying a vast space – to the east – less populated to feel like it in the countryside. Enjoy a visit to this area to refresh yourself in the private pool Stadium La Fuentes , a sports complex that we appreciate during the torrid summer days.

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