Just came back from a 33 day vacation to Spain last November 18. What a gorgeous country! We rented an apartment in Zaragoza for 5 days and loved it! But honestly, we loved every single place we went to, as even little towns and hamlets have something to offer. I’m already planning my return trip and will base myself in Zaragoza. But again, we loved every place we visited, which was about half the country (driving).
I was just there. Buy the tickets for the Aljaferia in advance! I was there just a few weeks ago with hardly any tourists in town but still no tickets were available. The city is known as the Windy City and it earned that reputation during my visit! It was cold and windy. Small, easy to walk around to all the historic areas. Much lower cost than Barcelona and Madrid. I enjoyed my time and will be back.
Great city. My wife is from there I have visited at least 20 times. This video does hit all the high lights and all are worth while. I went there for 30 years and never saw La Seo because it was under recontruction. Well worth the wait. Same with Al Alferia. It was a dump 40 years ago but a beautiful place to visit today. Was there in 2022 with grand kids and they loved it. El Pilar is special. My daughter was baptized there. Look for the holes in the ceiling where the bombs entered but never exploded. You have to try the Ternasco de Aragon. That is a young sheep leg roast that is the best. Only from this region in Spain.
Patrick, el mapa que has mostrado esta incompleto, me explico: Zaragoza esta a 300 kilometros de Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Touluse y Bilbao. Por eso és un nudo logistico de primer oreden y tiene una Plataforma Logística(Plaza) la mas grande de Europa que a su vez contiene el mayor nudo ferroviario de Europa.
I made a quick trip to Zaragoza on a trip to Barcelona in 2019…specifically to go to the Aljafería Palace and the Basilica. They were both absolutely brilliant and I wished I had been able to stay in the city longer…hopefully another time. Wished I had your video before that trip - definitely would have spent at least a few days in the city. Definitely recommend and the high speed train makes the trip so easy and pleasant.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Hi Patrick, I was back in Barcelona at the end of October and early November of 2022, but did a side trip to Cardona as I wanted to stay at the Parador in the castle…which was very cool.
Headed to Zaragoza with my friend who spent her high school years there. Zaragoza will feature prominently in our month long visit to Spain. Great video!
I just booked flights to Zaragoza this morning as I couldn’t find the right flights for visiting Italy and I was a bit unsure what to expect. However loved your video and can’t wait to visit now. Thanks so much. Adios amigo
Thanks! We were in Granada and Cordoba and heard about Zaragoza but now we have to experience it. Loved the architecture and history in those two other cities and Z also looks fantastic.
As a Spaniard it's scary to see the brutal expat appetite for Spain on social media, one knows that the positive things of immigration can be easily outweighed by the obvious downsides of massive affluence to one's country. First it was Barcelona and Madrid, then Mallorca, San Sebastian, and Málaga, now it seems as if there is no city in Spain small or hidden enough to be in the spotlight for the voracious relocation hype to Europe from Americans and Asians. Don't get me wrong, it's cool to be considered a nice country to live in by the rest of the world but doubling the population (yes, Spain received 85 Million tourists/expats in 2023), is unbearable for a country's social, economic, cultural and ecological environment. Some secrets are best when they are kept as they are.
All of Europe is being destroyed because of this, it’s infuriating. Europeans need to stop promoting tourism, which is bringing mass immigration to the region, which will dilute the culture and people and erase us permanently.
Happily Italians are protected, expats are too ignorant and think Italy is dangerous and unorganized, poor and without internet… and that nobody speaks English. Perfect!
They also contribute to the economy. The bad part is that most do not integrate into the local culture and lifestyle, they want to live like home, but here.
@@Danutzz2010 Everyone contributes to the economy at some point, the problem is when "expat relocation" (aka immigration) becomes a mass phenomenon, up to the point that it affects negatively the local economy (housing prices) and wipes out the authenticity of a place. Regarding the integration of Westerners (Americans, Europeans, Australians..) I disagree. They do integrate (contrary to third-world Asians) and bring a positive mix to the local society.
Thank you for posting this informative video. I visited the Nuestra Señora del Pilar on a pilgrimage, a few years ago on our way to Barcelona. I will put this on my list to spend one or two nights. 🙂👍
I am from the Philippines. My family and I were in Zaragoza last May after Fatima in Portugal. We also brought home cintas. We then proceeded to Burgos, Lourdes in France and Rocamadur.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona amazing.. Go to the small bueblos outside of Zaragoza monzalbarba, utebo. Alfocea amazing people.. Get the real Spain experience. My friend had been to Barcelona a couple of times. I set up his trip last month he was amazed. He said getting out of Barcelona and Madrid was the best advice
You only need 2 days here, take my word for it…I’ve been all over Spain and Barcelona is well worth your time. Sorry but Zaragoza was a bit disappointing for me.
Thank you! I'll be visiting from LA and seeing Enrique Bunbury in concert in his home town has been on my bucket list and I am crossing that off the list in 5 weeks! I had no idea about the amazing history in Zaragoza. Will definitely be exploring. I appreciate the tips and the guide!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelonaI’ll be visiting Barcelona in March and wasn’t sure I could make it to Zaragoza, but I just bought my train tickets. So it’s a done deal! Your video helped me decide. Thanks. :))
Yes! I was in Barcelona last fall and LOVED it. In September of 23 my annual event is in Santa Susanna, so I am thinking of spending a couple of days in Girona, then going down to the event, then a few days in Barcelona and then Zaragoza, Madrid and I would like to get back to Toledo as well. Thank you for this--very helpful!
Hi Patrick! 🙋♂ I just finished watching your video and I really think it is great.🤓 Your clear and interesting explanations and footage of the wonderful Mudejar churches (I have always been a huge fan of this artistic and architectural style) and other monuments, and the incredible aerial views of the city: it's just stunning! 😱🤩 I have to come back there in a week and it will be amazing! 😎 Great job and many thanks for your incredible video, Patrick! 👏🤩🔝🔝🔝
Estupendo reportaje de Zaragoza. Gracias. Zaragoza es una ciudad muy potente y humilde a la vez. Es magnífica. Y hace un frío o calor potente también. Jajaja.
I moved to Zaragoza last year and thought id done it all. Ill actually be doing all of this this weekend as my friend is visiting from Holland. Ill be taking him to Plaza de los Sitios for food as it has some great restaurants and a cool chilled out vibe in the evening. P.s great video. And to anyone reading this Zaragoza is well worth a visit. And a tip. 1pm on a weekend Casa Baldo is the place to be.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona when you walked on the bridge to see Pilar, on the other bridge the Puente de Santiago (bridge) which is the opposite end of the Pilar you can get a better picture including Puente de Piedra. It's a beautiful view. And if here in summer Parque Grande is lovely to walk around as the city is super hot 34c right now 🥵
I have been there many years ago and loved it. I have been to many places in Spain. It is one of my favorite places to visit. I plan on making another trip soon.
Just starting to plan a return to Spain Feb 2024. As a senior, I have extra time to spend, so appreciate some of the extra sites you addressed here....and who doesn't like a good craft beer? I have added several extra days for Zaragoza and a couple of outlying towns. Thanks for the video.
I didn't realize you can go up the tower of San Pablo, I have one more day here, I'll see if I can get to go up. I've visited the church already and was blow away with how beautiful it is! Zaragoza is a wonderful city, so glad I came here :)
I spend half a year studying at the university of Zaragoza in the autumn and winter of 06/07, generally I found it was a dead on most days outside the weekend, there wasn't much to do there outside of the square near the Pilar and the people were generally cold and unwelcoming of me as a foreigner. It was also mostly foggy and freezing in winter. I hope it has changed.
Hi Patrick as always great video with a lot of information. We have this city on the plan for our next trip on 2023. Have some tapas with a cana...Ramon & Zoe
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona 3 days, I stayed in the hotel over the road from the Bridge, got some stunning sunset photo's from the Bridge, it was crazy hot when I went there, didnt do the Goya Museum, something do next time.
Seems like a great places to get away from the tourist crowds.. Valencia is overwhelmed now, it was some years ago.. I just wish they had a beach nearby, right now in the summer, I'm looking for a not well known place near the beach, without a lot of British
heading to Madrid for a short trip in early November. Planning on a two night side trip and pretty sure Zaragoza is atop the list. Other option is Salamanca, but Zaragoza has me a bit more interested.
Si, se llama Puerto Venecia y dicen es el Centro comercial más grande de Europa , puedes ir en el bus 31 q tiene parada frente al Palacio de La Aljaferia.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona there are quite a few really nice clubs and bars so definately a lot of nightlife. Malls are pretty cool and accesible by public transportation and there are some really beautiful parks like the "parque grande" so you can enjoy the nature and do sports with your friends which is one of my favorite hobbies i also like to sing and there's a cool karaoke bar so honestly can't complain. Also i want to point out that if (like me) you're fluent in spanish it's a totally different vibe like when they can't tell your not from there so you don't get the "stupid tourist" treatment. Climate is definately the worst part but overall i pretty much like living here there's lots to do especially for younger people Edit: sorry for putting out a whole ass book
Eyyy Patrick,u made a mistake 😅, that area is called El Tubo, like a tube I suppose it’s called like that because El Tubo is a narrow way haha. I’m from Zaragoza and I’ve lived here since I was born. Zaragoza is the perfect mix of a big but quiet city, we are between Barcelona and Madrid, so this is the reason why companies test first here if their products will be successful . I have taken several high-speed trains for 9 euros.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona haha it’s not in the video, only in the guide of minutes. There it says El Dubo, sorry for the confusion and my bad English level haha
The chapter titles are automatically created by RU-vid, I’ll have to take a look. Appreciate the heads up though! I love Zaragoza, it’s as you said, un pueblo en grande! Maybe the next time I’m there we can grab a beer in El TUBO! Haha
Just finished a month in the southern half of Spain. Three days in Zaragoza. Not terribly impressed with the Pilar or the Aljaferia. (I would not suggest skipping the Pilar, but if you have visited either Cordoba or Granada, the Aljaferia is superfluous, plain, and mostly reconstructed.) The Goya museum and the Seo, especially the tapestries in the cathedral's museum, were excellent. The city is efficient, affordable and clean. But it is not Spain's leading attraction. I would advise going only if you have enough time in Spain, or if you are on a pilgrimage (the Pilar is the central temple for the Virgin's patronage and protection of Hispanic people).
You can do a lot in one day because most things are quite close. But maybe maybe stay a night to be a little more relaxed. Really depends on what you plan on seeing
Zaragoza es la capital de Aragón, antiguo Reino. En España hay 50 capitales de provincia. Como Estados en USA. No es lo mismo que las 17 capitales de las Regiones o Autonomías.
Zaragoza one of a many real hiden gems cities in Spain for a foreigners tourists not in the coast not is capital Madrid not is the charm south cities of Spain Seville;Cordoba or Granada known these ;but is a it is charming city like so many other less visited for doreigners tourists in Spain with impressive monuments; food ; etc
I visited Zaragoza recently and unfortunately was not impressed, it seemed like kind of a dump. I’m sure some parts are nice, and I assume the whole city was quite a bit nicer 20 years ago or so.
