Picarral Travel Guide
Zaragoza
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 Seo Cathedral
At this ancient place of worship see a monumental work of architecture housing gorgeous chapels and a museum filled with centuries-old tapestries.
Things to do
Zaragoza: Aljafería Palace guided tour in Spanish
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
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Zaragoza: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Top hotels in Picarral
Hotel Hiberus
"Great hotel. Rooms were fantastic and clean."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Zentral Ave
"The hottel is located 8 mins walk from Delicas station . The hotel is very modern location to the old town is by the 34 or circular bus very close and takes 15 mins to get to Reception was very quick to allocate room friendly and professional..The room I stayed in was l spacious premium room . The ..."
Reviewed on 16 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
Hesperia Zaragoza Centro
"Nice hotel near easy 15min walk old centre. Staff very helpful and breakfast wide-ranging and good quality"
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Catalonia El Pilar
"Great hotel and location"
Reviewed on 19 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, New Aquarium Zaragoza and Grancasa Commercial Center 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.
