Aragon Guide

Zaragoza possesses many architectural treasures. The scenery of the Province of Zaragoza is very varied: from the spurs of the Pyrenees to the snow-capped peaks of El Moncayo, from the wheat-growing plains of Las Cinco Villas and the sober Monegros to the fertile valleys of the Gallego, the Jalon and the Jiloca.

The Aragon Pyrenees forms the northern Aragon. The province of Teruel, in the south of Aragon offers abundant contrasts between the plains surrounding Teruel city and mountainous areas such as Gudar, Albarracin or Javalambre. Teruel has some of the best Mudejar architecture you will find anywhere, and nearby Albarracin is a medieval treat.

Maladeta - The peak of Maladeta is one of the most importants of the Maladeta Massif for his alpine aspect, the privileged position in the center of massif, and for give the name to the full massif. The first explorers thought that’s the highest point of the massif and the full range of Pyrenees ...

Posets - From the high mountain tops to the last foothills of the outer mountain ranges, the magnificent mountain landscape plays a leading role in this region of Ribagorza situated in the most eastern part of the Aragonese Pyrenees. The granite massifs of Posets and Maladeta, declared a Natural Park ...

Sierra de Guara - This protected natural space since 1991, contains the Guara mountain range, between the Guatizalema and Alcanadre rivers. In this place you will find great contrasts, because the different elements you will find in conjunction, like Mediterranean forest, narrow cliffs, prehistoric monuments, ...

Laguna de Gallocanta - 20km of Daroca (Zaragoza Province) and a similar distance west of Calamocha (Teruel Province) on the N-234, Laguna de Gallocanta is Spain’s largest natural lake, a about 15 sq km in area (though it can almost dry up in summer). It’s a winter home for some 60,000 cranes and many other ...

Piedra Monastery - The Natural Park of the Monasterio de Piedra (Stone Monastery), 20 kilometres away from Calatayud, contains the waterfalls of the river Piedra and it is one of the most beautiful places in Spain. A place where water and stone have given shape to the most spectacular landscapes. Caves, ...

Rueda Monastery - Rueda Monastery is also of interest to art and architecture. It dates from the 13th century and the predominating style in the church, cloister and reflectory is that of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic. The Gothic Byzantine chapter house is the best room in the monastery. At a short ...

Veruela Monastery - Veruela Monastery is the oldest in the Province of Zaragoza, founded in 1146 by Pedro de Atarés. It is surrounded by crenelleted walls framed by round towers, which give it the air of a fortress. The original Cistercian architecture is hidden by other styles. The facade has a splayed ...

Sigena Monastery - The Sigena Monastery is a National Monument located in Villanueva de Sigena (Huesca). It can be partially visited with a guide. Information about admission times is available in the monastery. This solemn and huge female monastery was founded by Queen Dona Sancha, the wife of Alfonso II, King of ...

San Juan de la Pena Monastery - In full Aragon Pyrenees is found the spectacular space of the Protected Landscape of San Juan de la Peña and Monte Oroel, and among its most outstanding elements displays the Old Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, jewel of the medieval era. The preserved constructions, only a part ...

San Juan de la Pena Monastery - In th heart of the Aragonese Pyrenees is found the spectacular space of the Protected Landscape of San Juan de la Peña and Monte Oroel, and among its most outstanding elements displays the Old Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, jewel of the medieval era. The preserved constructions, ...

Santa Cruz de Seros Monastery & Village - The village of Santa Cruz de la Seros is famous for its traditional architecture, with its houses made of stone and finished with the typical roof of slabs and the spectacular trunkconic chimneys. We are talking of one of the villages with bigger architectonic value of the county. Its surname, ...

Siresa Monastery - The oldest entrance to Aragon through the Pyrenees was the Roman road that crossed the Palo pass and went down Echo Valley, where the Carolingian monastery of Siresa was built. The important Romanesque church has been conserved and has a single nave and an apse. Inside there are important retables ...

Loarre Castle - Loarre is the most important Romanesque fortress in Spain. It lies in the Sierra de Gratal, an isolated region nestled deep within the foothills of the Pyrenees. The name Loarre is believed to be a derivative from ancient Iberic meaning rocky castle or fortress. Today, the earliest visible ...

Belchite Ruins - 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 ...

The Roman Temple of Fabara - Fabara is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza. The Roman Temple of Fabara is probably the greatest and best preserved mausoleum -funerary temple- at the Peninsula. It was built at the end of 1st century or beginning of 2nd one, though many scholars think it was built at the end of ...

Trasmoz castle - Trasmoz is a small town in the region of Tarazona y el Moncayo located in the province of Zaragoza. Trasmoz castle, is known as the "Castillo de las Brujas" as it is believed that witches used it for their meetings. Becquer mentions it in some of his stories. There is an archaeological ...

Fuendetodos & Goya - Fuendetodos is a small town in Aragon, located about 44 kilometers south-east of Zaragoza. It has a population of approximately 170, yet has nearly 25,000 visitors each year. The famous Aragonese artist Francisco de Goya was born there in 1746. The artist's birth house and a museum dedicated to ...

Moncayo Natural Park - The Moncayo is the mountain “par excellence” of the Zaragoza Province landscape. Everyone attempts to see its mythical summits from any high spot of the province, and children learn very early on how to distinguish its silhouette, which rises solemnly up between steppes and ...

Peracense Castle - Overlooking the village of the same name, set on impressive cliffs is Peracense castle. It is referred to as Pietra Solez in documents dating from 1284, and one of the most magnificent military structures of all the medieval castles in Teruel and Spain. It is practically intact  and can be ...

Motorland Aragon - The Motorland Aragon circuit is a new international-standard circuit built in Spain. Motorland Aragon is the result of Aragon’s powerful automotive industry that emerged after General Motors opened its Zaragoza plant in 1982. The track layout was designed by Hermann Tilke, considered the ...

Natural Park of Posets Maladeta - From the high mountain tops to the last foothills of the outer mountain ranges, the magnificent mountain landscape plays a leading role in Ribagorza, the most eastern area of the Aragonese Pyrenees. The granite massifs of Posets and Maladeta, declared a Natural Park with a surface area of 33.267 ...

Aneto - With its stunning beauty and its 3,404 metres, every year the Aneto tempts the conquering spirit of mountaineers from all over the world. Resplendent with light and life, the great colossus of the Aragon Pyrenees stands majestically over the impressive landscapes of the Posets-Maladeta Nature ...

La Lonja, Zaragoza City - Between the Pilar and La Seo, alongside the Ebro, the beautiful Lonja rises up; undoubtedly the most important exponent of civil architecture of Zaragoza. Used for trading transactions –especially those propitiated by the river navigation. The building was started in 1541 and was ...

La Seo Cathedral, Zaragoza City - La Seo del Salvador reflects the history and the art of Aragon. First of all, it was the High Mosque of Sarakosta (Zaragoza in Moslem ages). The construction of the Romanesque Cathedral was begun during the second half of the 12th century. The rebuilding of the Cathedral in Gothic style took ...

Fantoba Pastry Shop, Zaragoza City - Pastelería Fantoba, is a family-run pastry shop founded in 1856 and located in Zaragoza's old quarter. Its ceiling is a work by the popular 19th Century architect Ricardo Magdalena. Fantoba has preserved the old fashioned quality of all its products.  Specialising in fine ...

Camon Aznar Museum, Zaragoza City - Lovers of fine arts must visit the Camon Aznar Museum. It occupies the Renaissance palace of Pardos and includes an extensive artistic sample, the majority of which comes from the legacy of the illustrious academician from Zaragoza, Jose Camon Aznar. Address: Espoz y Mina 23 (Tues-Fri 9am-2,15pm ...

Zaragoza Museum, Zaragoza City - The Museo de Zaragoza, at Plaza Sitios, 6, was made in 1909 for a Spanish-French exposition as the Pavillion of Arts. The allegories of Sculpture, Painting and Architecture are situated on the main facade, with industry and Trade on the side towers. The outer walls of the museum are decorated ...

Dinopolis, Teruel City - If you have kids along, a visit to his large, modern dinosaur theme park (902 44 80 00; adult /child €15/12; open 11am-9pm daily Semana Santa & June-mid- Oct; Thur-Sun only rest of year) is obligatory. It’s 3km from Teruel town centre, well signposted just off the Valencia road. A ...

Pirenarium Miniature Park, Sabinanigo - Pirenarium Miniature Park takes you around valleys, lakes, mountain tarns or narrow gorges, all perfectly reconstructed in a huge model over 100 metres long and 3-hectare park garden ... with more than 120 models of building and geographical features. A magical world that also offers attractions ...

Lacuniacha Park, Tena Valley - Lacuniacha Park is a 30-hectare mountain biopark whre you can enjoy closeness of wild animals in semi-wild conditions: chamois, Spanish Ibex, European bison, Prezwalski horses, Northern Lynx, fallow deer, reindeer, wolves and many more. Lacuniacha is located two kilometers away from the village of ...

Piedra Monastery - The Natural Park of the Monasterio de Piedra (Stone Monastery), 20 kilometres away from Calatayud, contains the waterfalls of the river Piedra and it is one of the most beautiful places in Spain. A place where water and stone have given shape to the most spectacular landscapes. Caves, ...

Escucha Mining Museum, Teruel - An experience that recounts the living history of a village that, since the 19th century, has lived from, and for mining, revealing all the effort, involved in the work performed by its inhabitants, in extreme conditions. Can you imagine the earth 200 metres beneath your feet? You can find out ...