Aragon Guide

Bars and Pubs in Aragon - Zaragoza 60.000 strong population of university students guarantees a lively nightlife with bars and music clubs many of which stay open till dawn. Just south of the Plaza del Pilar, between Alfonso I and Don Jaime I, is a zone known as El Tubo. This is the hub of Zaragoza's bar and nightlife ...

Basilica del Pilar, Zaragoza City - Rising from the banks of the river Ebro as it passes through Zaragoza is the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar, a jewel of Aragonese Baroque art. The Cathedral, visited dialy by thousands of the faithful and pilgrims, houses the image of our lady of the Pilar. According to tradition, the Virgin ...

Belchite Ruins, Zaragoza Province - Belchite is a village in Zaragoza province, Spain, about 40 km southeast of Zaragoza. On June 15, 1809, French and Spanish forces in the Peninsular War fought the Battle of María near Belchite. Between August 24 and September 7, 1937, Republican and Nationalist forces in the Spanish Civil ...

Destinations in Teruel - The crenellated walls climbing above the remote medieval town of Albarracin, 38km west of Teruel, dramatically announce its proximity as you approach. Built on a steep, rocky height carved out by a meander of the Rio Guadalaviar, Albarracin was, from 1012 to 1104, the seat of a tiny Islamic ...

Fuente del Torico, Teruel City, Teruel - It lies in one of Teruel's most emblematic squares. The old fountain that was built here was actually an underground reservoir that dated from 1375, although this was changed twice and in 1858 the actual fountain that we see today was built. The fountain has a large column that is crowned by a ...

Hotel Iglesuela del Cid, Iglesuela del Cid, Teruel - Located in a historic building, in the centre of the pretty village of the same name, Iglesuela del Cid is the ideal place for a restful break. The Sierra de Maestrazgo Mountains provides the ideal atmosphere for relaxation and tranquillity. The hotel occupies the Matutano-Dauden Palace, an ...

Hotel San Ramon Del Somontano, Barbastro, Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain - This smart hotel is situated in the town of Barbastro, in the foothills of the Pyrenees and is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding countryside ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. San Ramón del Somontano boasts an excellent spa centre, where you can relax in the ...

Hotel San Ramon Del Somontano, Barbastro, Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain - This smart hotel is situated in the town of Barbastro, in the foothills of the Pyrenees and is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding countryside ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. San Ramón del Somontano boasts an excellent spa centre, where you can relax in the ...

Hotel Torre del Visco, Fuentespalda, Teruel - Just 80 kilometres from the hectic Mediterranean, hidden behind the mountains, there is another World, Teruel: medieval villages, vineyards, eagles, genets and otters in the rivers. The Torre del Visco, dated 1449 is in a stunning situation overlooking the Tastavins river and surrounded by ...

Hotel Tryp Zaragoza, Zaragoza City - Conveniently situated, the hotel is just a short drive from the airport and opposite Las Delicias train station, bus station and the entrance to where Expo 2008 will be held. The hotel comprises modern, dynamic facilities and services together with cutting-edge technology. There are onsite halls ...

Hotel Tryp Zaragoza, Zaragoza City - Conveniently situated, the hotel is just a short drive from the airport and opposite Las Delicias train station, bus station and the entrance to where Expo 2008 will be held. The hotel comprises modern, dynamic facilities and services together with cutting-edge technology. There are onsite halls ...

La Luna Apartaments, Sos del Rey Catolico, Zaragoza Province, Aragon - These apartments are located in the cosy atmosphere of a rural house in one of the most emblematic districts of this medieval town. The property is composed of apartments of modern construction, but with a rustic style achieved by a painstakingly detailed decoration process. The establishment ...

Plaza del Pilar Cafes, Zaragoza City - The cafes along Plaza del Pilar facing the basilica can’t be beaten for location but beware the mark-up for eating outdoors – eg, an extra €0,60 per bocadillo (filled roll). Most of these places do pretty ordinary lunch menus del dia (daily set menus) for around €6/7.25 ...

Plaza del Pilar Cafes, Zaragoza City - The cafes along Plaza del Pilar facing the basilica can’t be beaten for location but beware the mark-up for eating outdoors – eg, an extra €0,60 per bocadillo (filled roll). Most of these places do pretty ordinary lunch menus del dia (daily set menus) for around €6/7.25 ...

Skiing in Aragon - Aragon provides exceptional conditions for practicing ski and snow sports. The snow in Aragon is a strong attraction: seven alpine ski resorts and nine areas for cross country skiing, with more than 300 kilometres of ski slopes. Among the ski resorts in the Pyrenees in the Jaca-Huesca area is ...

Skiing in Teruel - Less than an hour and a half inland from the centre of Valencia and the sunny beaches of the Mediterranean Costa del Azahar, a surprise awaits – the small ski resort of Javalambre. Its proximity to the coast makes Javalambre an enjoyable and original option as a change from the beach and ...

Troubadour Tower, Zaragoza City - The oldest construction of the Aljaferia is called Torre del Trovador (Troubadour Tower). The tower received this name from Antonio Garcia Gutierrez’s 1836 romantic drama The Troubadour. The drama was converted into a libretto for Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Il trovatore in 1853. The ...

Vilas del Turbon Spa, Aragonese Pyrenees - The waters of Vilas del Turbon Spa contain bicarbonate and calcium. They emerge at a temperature of 4ºC to 7ºC. The treatments available are anti-stress and therapies for the digestive and urinary systems. The only thermal element is the fountain whose waters can be drunk. Apart from ...