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.
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.
Aljaferia Palace
Enjoy your time in Zaragoza with a visit to a magnificent palace that served for centuries as a royal residence.
La Romareda
Catch an event at La Romareda during your trip to Zaragoza. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Activities
Zaragoza: Aljafería Palace guided tour in Spanish
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Private custom tour with a local guide Zaragoza
Napoleonic Secrets of Zaragoza: Self-Guided History Adventure
Tudela: Artajo Olive Oil Tour, Tasting, and bottle of EVOO
Zaragoza: Private custom tour with a local guide
Our pick of the best Picarral Hotel Deals
Hotel Hiberus
Great hotel. Rooms were fantastic and clean.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Zentral Ave
Breakfast was fresh and staff very helpful! Close to all amenities
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
Lovely breakfast menu and comfortable beds. Great overnight stop. Location is in an industrial area, but quiet. Good parking
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel ILUNION Romareda
I have stayed at this hotel frequently as I have family living close by. On this occasion I had brought my car from England and the excellent staff arranged access to a secure underground car park very close by. When the technology of the check in system at the car park confused me Lucia from reception ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
EXE Boston
Very helpful staff at the front desk
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Catalonia El Pilar
Breakfast and service/staff were excellent. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Picarral
Arrabal
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Arrabal. You might want to make time for a stop at Puente de Piedra or Expectacular NORIA.
Barrio de Jesús
Though Barrio de Jesús may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza del Pilar and Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Actur
If you're spending some time in Actur, Grancasa Commercial Center and Luis Bunuel Water Park are top sights worth seeing.
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 Puente de Piedra and Centro de Historia de Zaragoza.
El Gancho
While visiting El Gancho, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de Europa and Teatro del Mercado.
San Pablo
If you're spending some time in San Pablo, Puerta del Carmen and Museo del Fuego y de los Bomberos are top sights worth seeing.
