What to do in Zaragoza?
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Published on 11/2/25
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Situated between the Spanish Pyrenees and the Ebro valley, the Aragon is a region rich in contrasts. Among the must-sees: the Ordesa and Mont Perdu National Park the spectacular Piedra monastery and its waterfalls, the Loarre castle one of Spain's most beautiful Romanesque fortresses, or the medieval village of Albarracín often cited as one of the most beautiful in the country.
Aragon is also a land of culture: if you love history and spectacular scenery, don't miss the Mudéjar architecture of Teruel (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the monastery of San Juan de la Peña the village of Alquézar (perched in the Sierra de Guara) or the Mallos de Riglos (impressive red sandstone monoliths).
For discover Aragon by train the easiest way is to Zaragoza (Zaragoza-Delicias) easily accessible from France: via Barcelona (Paris-Barcelona by TGV then AVE in 1h30), via Madrid (AVE Marseille-Madrid then AVE Madrid-Zaragoza, numerous daily departures), or via Toulouse-Pau-Bedous-Canfranc a more picturesque route through the Pyrenees.
Once on site, the Aragonese towns are well served regional trains link Zaragoza with Teruel, Huesca and Calatayud Buses also provide access to villages and natural sites (Ordesa, Albarracín, Alquézar). Within the cities, you can easily get around on foot, by bus or streetcar. So you can visit Aragon without a car, combining urban culture with nature escapades. An ideal destination for a 4 to 6-day low-carbon Spanish getaway!
Once on site, the Aragonese towns are well served regional trains link Zaragoza with Teruel, Huesca and Calatayud Buses also provide access to villages and natural sites (Ordesa, Albarracín, Alquézar). Within the cities, you can easily get around on foot, by bus or streetcar. So you can visit Aragon without a car, combining urban culture with nature escapades. An ideal destination for a 4 to 6-day low-carbon Spanish getaway!
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