Picarral Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
Experience the rich Baroque beauty of this ornate basilica, built on the site where devotees believe that the Virgin Mary appeared on a marble pillar in A.D. 40.
Plaza del Pilar
Home to many of Zaragoza’s most important sights, this square is also a popular gathering place and the setting for the city’s biggest annual festivals.
Aljaferia Palace
Enjoy your time in Zaragoza with a visit to a magnificent palace that served for centuries as a royal residence.
Grande José Antonio Labordeta Park
Discover a picturesque urban oasis of lawns, trees, flowers, gardens and monuments. Stroll, jog or cycle through its surroundings, play sports or simply relax.
Plaza de Espana
Head to the center of Zaragoza for its main square, a large space of historical importance that is near many other major attractions.
Palace of Congresses of Zaragoza
Visit one of Zaragoza’s modern architectural marvels, a stunning-looking multi-purpose venue that was the exciting centerpiece of Zaragoza's 2008 expo.
Activities
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Zaragoza Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
City of Four Cultures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Zaragoza
Zaragoza: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Our pick of the best Picarral Hotel Deals
Zentral Ave
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
NH Ciudad de Zaragoza
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Hotel Don Jaime 54
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Hotel Alfonso
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Picarral
Arrabal
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Arrabal. You might want to make time for a stop at Expectacular NORIA or Puente de Piedra.
Actur
If you're spending some time in Actur, New Aquarium Zaragoza and Luis Bunuel Water Park are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio de Jesús
Though Barrio de Jesús may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zaragoza Town Hall and Plaza del Pilar.
La Jota
While La Jota may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museo del Puerto Fluvial de Caesaraugusta and Centro de Historia de Zaragoza.
El Tubo
While there might not be top attractions in El Tubo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de Espana and Calle Alfonso.
El Gancho
While visiting El Gancho, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de Toros de la Misericordia and Teatro del Mercado.
