9 Activities
A Day Trip to Tarazona
Starts from
Zaragoza
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
9
Duration
12 hours
Length
57 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Zaragoza
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
12 hours
Length
57 mi
James Taylor
Travel Expert
- Marvel at the astonishing Gothic architecture at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Huerta.
- Discover Tarazona's Moorish history inside the Bishop's Palace.
- Visit a local vineyard to learn about the process of wine-making in Aragon.
One of the most popular day trip destinations in the province of Aragón, the Medieval city of Tarazona offers plenty of history, fantastic landscapes, and culture to discover. Home to an impressive Gothic Cathedral, an old Moorish fortress, and one of the region's best-preserved Jewish Quarters, there's a lot to discover within this charming town.
On this day trip, you'll not only get to marvel at Tarazona's sights, but you'll also discover some great spots along the way, offering a glimpse into one of Spain's most underrated regions.
On this day trip, you'll not only get to marvel at Tarazona's sights, but you'll also discover some great spots along the way, offering a glimpse into one of Spain's most underrated regions.
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One of the most popular day trip destinations in the province of Aragón, the Medieval city of Tarazona offers plenty of history, fantastic landscapes, and culture to discover. Home to an impressive Gothic Cathedral, an old Moorish fortress, and one of the region's best-preserved Jewish Quarters, there's a lot to discover within this charming town.
On this day trip, you'll not only get to marvel at Tarazona's sights, but you'll also discover some great spots along the way, offering a glimpse into one of Spain's most underrated regions.
On this day trip, you'll not only get to marvel at Tarazona's sights, but you'll also discover some great spots along the way, offering a glimpse into one of Spain's most underrated regions.
James Taylor
Travel Expert
- Marvel at the astonishing Gothic architecture at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Huerta.
- Discover Tarazona's Moorish history inside the Bishop's Palace.
- Visit a local vineyard to learn about the process of wine-making in Aragon.
Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
57 mi0.6 mi
The Medieval Marvels of Tarazona
Only around 80 km from Zaragoza sits the impressive city of Tarazona, waiting to be discovered. With a mountain peak rising in the background reminiscent of Mount Fuji in Japan, the scenery here is wonderful, and that's without even speaking about the city's medieval wonders. Today, you'll discover the wonderful sights of this alluring city, with a few stops along the way.
10:002 hrs
Bodegas Ruberte
Winery
Open Details
Your first stop today will be at this local winery, Bodegas Ruberte. Here, you'll be able to explore the beautiful vineyards on a guided tour, learning all about the wine-making process in Aragón as well as enjoying a taste of some of their finest bottles.
Reservations are required. Make sure to contact the winery to organize your visit.
Reservations are required. Make sure to contact the winery to organize your visit.
17.9 mi
30 min
12:305 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
After your wonderful visit to the winery, it's time to complete the drive into Tarazona. Make your way to the car park right by the Cathedral, a convenient place to leave your car and continue on foot through the city.
0.1 mi
5 min
12:451 hr
Cathedral of Santa María de La Huerta
Church
Open Details
The first stop in Tarazona is at the Cathedral de Santa Maria del la Huerta. The Gothic architecture here is among the most inspiring in all of Aragón, while an array of recently discovered paintings on the inside offer a remarkable look at the Renaissance in Spain. Undoubtedly, this Cathedral and its paintings are the star attraction of a day trip to Tarazona.
0.2 mi
5 min
14:0030 min
Plaza de Toros Vieja
Plaza
Open Details
After the Cathedral, it's a short walk over to Tarazona's old bull ring. This impressive structure was where the bullfighters once took part in one of Spain's most celebrated pastimes.
The octagonal shape is unique among bullrings in Spain, as is the fact that in the building are apartments. The residents used to rent out their balconies whenever there was a bullfight was on. Today, there aren't any more bullfights, but residents still live in the flats.
The octagonal shape is unique among bullrings in Spain, as is the fact that in the building are apartments. The residents used to rent out their balconies whenever there was a bullfight was on. Today, there aren't any more bullfights, but residents still live in the flats.
0.2 mi
5 min
14:451 hr
Casino de Tarazona
Bar
Open Details
After the morning drive and first foray into Tarazona's sights, you've probably worked up an appetite. The café-bar Casino in Tarazona sits on the banks of the river, offering an easy-going and casual atmosphere to enjoy some tapas and other classic Spanish dishes.
0.2 mi
10 min
16:0045 min
Episcopal Palace of Tarazona
Palace
Open Details
After lunch, it's time to dive into the city's Moorish history. This former Moorish fortress was then used as a palace for the Kingdom of Aragón. Inside, guided tours take you through the palace, where pictures of the Aragonese Bishops hang on the walls.
From the very top of the tower, you can also enjoy the best views over Tarazona and across to the imposing peak forever in the background in the nearby Natural Park of Moncayo.
From the very top of the tower, you can also enjoy the best views over Tarazona and across to the imposing peak forever in the background in the nearby Natural Park of Moncayo.
0.1 mi
5 min
17:0045 min
Hanging Houses of Tarazona
Other Great Outdoors
Open Details
Sitting on the edge of Tarazona's well-preserved Jewish Quarter, the Casas Colgadas (or 'Hanging Houses' in English) are another of the city's wonderful sights. Clinging to the cliff face with the balconies protruding over the steep drop, it's an impressive sight. The Jewish Quarter is also worth exploring, with narrow sets of stairs connecting the warren of alleys.
After your evening stroll, it's time to make your way back to the car park to pick up the car and make the return drive back home.
After your evening stroll, it's time to make your way back to the car park to pick up the car and make the return drive back home.
9.4 mi
25 min
18:1515 min
Mirador del Moncayo
Scenic Lookout
Open Details
Instead of following the same route back home, you'll take a scenic drive through the countryside. Along the way, the Moncayo lookout offers a nice spot to pull over and enjoy the panoramic views of the landscapes, from the flat plaint all the way to the mountainous Pyrenees.
29.7 mi
50 min
20:001 hr 30 min
Pabellón
Restaurant
Open Details
On the way back home, make a stop in the village of Figueruelas for dinner. This is a popular bar and grill with locals, offering a delicious menu and a fun atmosphere to wind down after your day exploring Tarazona.