Zaragoza

Zaragoza is the capital and largest city of Aragon in Spain, and one of Spain's five largest cities, but it is one of the least known outside of Spain. Founded on the river Ebro in times of the Roman Empire as Cesaraugusta, Zaragoza now holds a large cultural and architectural legacy attesting to 2,000 years of affluence and importance. The city is most known for its Basilica del Pilar, built to venerate the apparition of Virgin Mary to Saint James in earliest Christian times, which became a major cultural identity fixture of Christian Spain. The city was again put on a global map by the 2008 Expo, which left it with a whole new modern part developed further for various purposes after the exhibition closed.

Strategically located between Madrid and Barcelona on a high-speed railway line, Zaragoza enjoys relative economic affluence yet, due to its low profile, remains often overlooked by tourists and thus prices, such as for accommodation, remain much lower than in either of Spain's most famous cities. Therefore, it makes for a great stop along your way, or even a destination in its own right.

Zaragoza - Museo - Triclinio de la calle Añón 02 - Roman Triclinium restored in Zaragoza

Zaragoza Halal Travel Guide

History

The city on the Ebro river was founded at the turn of the millennium by the Roman Emperor Augustus, and named after him as Caesaraugusta. 2,000 years later and the architectural remains of large public buildings indicate Caesar Augustus’ influence over the city. Today you can still admire the city’s Forum, Thermal Baths and the River Port or the Great Theatre, archeological remains which reflect the splendour of the city as it was during the Roman Empire. It was on the banks of the river Ebro that Saint James (called Santiago in Spanish) reportedly saw the apparition of Virgin Mary on the pillar, which is seen as the pivotal moment in the foundation of the Spanish Christian legacy.

Aljafería al ocaso - The Aljafería Palace. After the fall of the empire and the city and the rest of today's Spain, was conquered by the Goths and then by the Moors. Zaragoza, was the northernmost stronghold of the Moorish caliphate, and then emerged as a capital of its own kingdom, or Taifa. The founding of the Taifa in the 11th century was marked by the construction of the Aljafeira Palace, which remains one of few relatively intact monuments from that era. Despite being often on the front line, Zaragoza continued to develop as a major art and science centre.

Basílica del Pilar (9262258029) - Basilica del Pilar As Zaragoza was regained by the Christian kings of Aragon and the development continued and the relative tolerance which Christians enjoyed under the Muslim rule was extended to the Moors initially. The Moorish artistic and architectural tradition was incorporated into the local architectural style called Mudéjar, of which many examples survive in Zaragoza. Under Christian rule, Zaragoza's two cathedrals and the original La seo and the Basilica del Pilar, were constructed to venerate the Virgin Mary apparition. The city's importance and affluence in the subsequent ages is reflected in its rich architectural legacy and many improvements given to its most important buildings, which gives them a number of layers of appeal.

Zaragoza, Plaza de España-PM 52779 - Plaza de España

Zaragoza has retained relative affluence by becoming a major industrial hub, with factories spread over several industrial parks around the city, and a big logistics hub (named PLAZA, or Plataforma Logística de Zaragoza), taking advantage of its strategic location on the railway line between Madrid and Barcelona and its airport, focusing on freight. The Expo 2008 universal exhibition held in the city resulted in massive development of its western outskirts into exhibition grounds, which have been repurposed for business, civic services and public recreation grounds.

How is the Climate in Zaragoza

Zaragoza has a Continental Mediterranean climate, very dry, with cold winters and hot summers. With an average of 318 mm per year, rainfall is a rarity mostly occurring in spring. There is drought in summer with only a few storms in the late afternoon. In July and August temperatures are typically above 30°C (86°F), reaching up to 40°C (104°F) a few days per year. On those days you will quickly pick the idea of siesta: hiding away after lunch, during the hottest part of the day, to enjoy later the evenings and nights at a delightful 18-22°C.

FIESTAS DEL PILAR DE ZARAGOZA Ofrenda de frutos 42 - Offering of Fruits at El Pilar.

In winter the temperatures are low, usually between 0 and 10°C (32-50°F), with some frosts during the night. Snow only shows up once every couple of years but fog is not uncommon (about 20 days from November to January). However and the only bad part is the Cierzo, a cold and dry wind blowing from the Northwest that is quite common on clear days, and can make your stay really unpleasant. Beware also of sunny days in spring and autumn, if the Cierzo blows, you will regret not having warm clothes with you.

Detailed weather forecasts including wind speed can be found in

When to visit

SEMANA SANTA DE ZARAGOZA Cofradia de la crucifixión 4179 - Easter in Zaragoza.

The best time to visit Zaragoza is during spring (April to mid-June) and autumn (Sept-Oct). In late June and July the days can be quite hot but in the evenings the city is bustling with people going out for dinner or having a organic juice with friends in a terrace. In August the city is almost deserted, with most people being on holidays at the mountains or the coast, and more that half the restaurants and small business closed.

The major city festival is El Pilar that takes place every year the week of the 12th of October, with lots of concerts, performances and street animations. It is also the best time to see a bullfight in Zaragoza.

The Easter week, although not in the same league that the Andalucia or Calanda counterparts, is very scenic, with several processions going over the downtown every day with their dramatic sculptures, black-dressed praying women and hundreds of hooded people playing drums. It is a Spain's :w:Fiestas of International Tourist Interest of Spain|Festival of International Tourist Interest since 2014.

Travel as a Muslim to Zaragoza

Zaragoza Airport - Terminal of Zaragoza Airport

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Zaragoza

Zaragoza Airport (IATA Code: ZAZ), is 10 km from the downtown. It is a relatively minor airport when it comes to passenger flights, but a major cargo hub seeing the world's largest airplanes land regularly. ZAZ receives regular flights, mostly by budget airlines such as Ryanair and Wizzair. Ryanair] flies to its main bases across Europe, including London-Stansted, Bergamo, Beauvais and Charleroi, while Wizzair and several other airlines focus on Romania, where many of the local workers originate from. Other destinations are mostly seasonal Flights to holiday destinations in Spain and abroad.

Transfer to/from the airport: The cheapest option is the airport 501 stopping at Los Enlaces, Delicias train station, Avenida de Navarra, and Paseo de María Agustín 7, in the downtown (45 minutes ride). The bus costs €1.85 and runs every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and every hour on Sundays and holidays. Alternatively a taxi will cost around €25-30 and take around 20 minutes to the downtown.

Estación de Zaragoza-Delicias, tren AVE Madrid-Barcelona, Siemens Velaro E, serie 103 de Renfe - |Take the superfast AVE train to get to Zaragoza from Madrid or Barcelona in less than two hours

Nearby airports

As Zaragoza Airport has limited flight connections, it can be more convenient to fly to Madrid or Barcelona airports, from where you can reach Zaragoza in less than 3 hours.

From Madrid Barajas Airport: go to Atocha RENFE train station either by taxi (30 minutes, around €25) or by metro (45 min, €2) and then take the high speed train AVE to Zaragoza (1hr 30min, around €50). A cheaper but not so comfortable alternative is taking an ALSA coach that runs between Barajas terminal T4 and Zaragoza every 2–3 hours (3hr 45min trip, single/return: €15/€26). If you are in terminals T1 T2 or T3, take the free airport bus shuttle to terminal T4. The bus to Zaragoza stops in the same place as the airport shuttle. The ALSA ticket counter can be found /documents/10184/270362/plano+aeropuerto+madrid/6 b6d1398-3de8-4577-82dd-022060e93376 inside the terminal and a vending machine with ALSA tickets is close to the bus bays.

From Barcelona Airport: The easiest way is to take the half-hourly RENFE C-10 suburban train to Barcelona Sants (20 min, €2.20), and then take the high speed train AVE to Zaragoza (1hr 45min, around €60). If you already have your AVE ticket, you can get the suburban train ticket for free in the automatic vending machines, by typing the code for “cercanías” that appears in your AVE ticket.

Estación de FF.CC. de Delicias, Zaragoza, España, 2013-12-29, DD 01 - |Delicias train station

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Zaragoza

Zaragoza is served by the high speed train AVE that reaches Madrid in roughly 1hr 30 min, and Barcelona in about 1hr 45min. There are up to 19 trains a day in each direction for Madrid and 12 for Barcelona. Regular rates start at about €50 to Madrid and €60 to Barcelona, but you can get up to a 60% discount if you book through the web 15 days in advance.

A cheaper way to get to Zaragoza from Barcelona is using the Regional Express - a slow train going on an ancient track, stopping at every small village and some post-industrial ghost towns, and really astonishing landscapes. The ride takes 5 hours, costs €22.

Other neighbouring cities like Huesca, Teruel, Pamplona, Logroño, Bilbao or Valencia are connected by a few daily conventional trains.

For more information on train schedules and prices, visit the website of RENFE. Note and there isn't a single cafe with wifi in the station.

All trains and buses arrive at Delicias station. The downtown is some 2 km away from, and can be visited using urban buses 34 and 51 or by taxi (10 min, around €10)

Travel on a Bus in Zaragoza

You can reach Zaragoza either from Madrid or Barcelona in 3hr 45min. The coach company is ALSA and the single/return ticket costs around €15/€26. Zaragoza is also well communicated with other main capital cities, such as Valencia and Bilbao. There is possibility of getting to Zaragoza from France by bus. The main lines travel from Lourdes, Tarbes, Pau and Oloron.

For bus schedules from Barcelona, also try Barcelona Nord.

By car

Zaragoza is very well connected by free speedways with Huesca (1hr), Teruel (2hr), Madrid (3hr), and by toll highways with Barcelona (3hr, €30), Pamplona and Bilbao. Traffic around the city is relatively light except on some weekends and holidays.

Free parking in the downtown is very scarce. Most streets have metered parking limited to 1 or 2 hours. Underground paying parkings are scattered in the entire city and usually have free places.

Distances to Zaragoza: Madrid 312 kilometers, Barcelona 307 kilometers, Bilbao 305 kilometers, Lleida/Lerida 150 km

How to get around in Zaragoza

GPS: 41.65407|-0.87990 

By foot

Puerta del Carmen (8192040920) - The Carmen Gate is an example of the romanic period.

If you stay in or near the old town, most of the main attractions are within easy walking distance.

By bus or tram

Tranvía (8147142867) - A tram in Zaragoza A transport card costs €7 at any tobacco kiosk (including an initial fee of €2, and credit of €5). With the card you will pay €0,74 for a journey and can change lines within an hour without being charged again. Single tickets bought from the driver are €1.35 (cash only).

Most bus routes have audio announcements and "next stop" displays inside the vehicle.

There is one tram line ("Tramvia") which runs from the north to the south west, through the downtown. The tram uses the same fare system as the buses - touch your card on a reader when boarding. More tram lines are projected to open soon.

Tourist bus

Sightseeing bus is another option. It costs €7 (free if you have the Zaragoza card) and the ticket can be used the entire day.

Best way to travel in Zaragoza by a Taxi

The taxi drivers are plentiful and mostly honest.

How to travel around Zaragoza on a bicycle ?

There is a shared bicycle system called agoza.com/en Bizi]. It has a fairly good website in English which allows you to get a temporary subscription online beforehand. This subscription is valid for three days and costs €5.28. As with most shared bicycle system and the first 30 minutes are free after which you'll pay €0.52 per additional 30 minutes. This is up until 2 hours, after which you'll have to pay a penalty of €3.16 per hour. The deposit is €200.

After getting a temporary subscription online, you receive a subscription number which, together with your pin code of choice, enables you to take a bike immediately upon arrival in Zaragoza. Bike availability is very good, and there are plenty of stations in the downtown, as well as near the Delicias train station and the expo area.

However, in January 2015 and the screens of many bicycle stations were not properly working (broken, unreadable text, flickering). Since this makes it imfeasible to enter the subscription number and pin code and therefore also imfeasible to borrow a bike (though it probably still works for annual subscribers who have a contactless card) and the system becomes somewhat unreliable.

What to see in Zaragoza

Fuente Hispanidad Zgz - Fuente de la Hispanidad in Plaza del Pilar.

Plaza del Pilar is the main square, just south of the River Ebro. On the square are the two cathedrals and the "Fuente de la Hispanidad", a fountain and sculpture representing Columbus' discovery of the New World. The tourist office is here as well.

Churches

Amanecer (8085342873) - Nuestra Señora del Pilar by the Ebro river.

• Gothic Church-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar - Nuestra Señora del Pilar | GPS: 41.65676, -0.87853 - Gothic Church-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar The more famous of the two cathedrals is the one on the bank of the river Ebro. Holding an additional rank of basilica, this cathedral venerates the Virgin Mary who reportedly appeared to Saint James the Apostle on said riverbank during his travels in Iberia. Mary appeared on a pillar, which led to her being venerated under this particular name and also gave origin to the unusual Spanish female given name Pilar.
  Saint James is believed to have had a small shrine constructed by the pillar, of which nothing remains, but subsequently a large basilica was built on the site in the 3rd century under the rule of the Roman Emperor Constantine. This basilica has been rebuilt over the years, and became a Gothic church in the 15th century. The present-day version of the church superseded it and was constructed on the orders of King Charles II of Spain between 1681 and 1872. The protracted construction has been caused by frequent redesigns, including a reorientation, additions of towers and cupolas. It also allowed for the domes to be painted by Francisco Goya a century after the construction started, and the vault paintings are now one of the main attractions on the inside of the cathedral.

La SEO (8196284158) - The baroque tower, neoclassical facade and mudejar dome of la seo

• Gothic Church of the Savior of Zaragoza - La Seo de Zaragoza | GPS: 41.65468, -0.87565 Opening Hours: summer: 10:00-21:00, winter: 10:00-18:30 €4 Gothic Church of the Savior of Zaragoza Located on the Plaza de la Seo and the cathedral is referred to as la seo ("the see") to distinguish it from the other cathedral, el pilar. La Seo has originally been constructed one the site one of the first masjids during the Moorish domination of Aragon, built perhaps as early as the 8th century, and destroyed to make way for a romanesque church in the 12th century. Zaragoza became an independent diocese in the 14th century and the church became its cathedral, immediately being afforded renovations in the gothic and moorish (mudéjar) styles. Many other reconstructions followed, due to both changing tastes and architectural necessities, as parts of the cheaply-built cathedral began to fail over time, including the collapse of the its in the 15th century.
  In the 17th century and the church has been involved in a canon law battle with the newly-reconstructed Basilica of Our Lady on the Pillar over which should be the seat of the diocese and thus the cathedral, which finally saw Pope Clement X declare them joint cathedrals with special provisions to make sure both enjoy equal status. La Seo is now a mixture of styles spanning between 12th and 19th centuries, and features an exquisite collection of tapestries. Entrance closes sometimes during the day when there's mass.

• Iglesias Mudejares - Moorish churches - Mudejar is a style that mixes Christian and Muslim tradition. Good examples of that are a part of La Seo cathedral, Magdalena church, San Miguel church and San Pablo church.

• Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena - GPS: 41.65245, -0.87378 Santa María Magdalena, Zaragoza Distinctive for its square tower and polygonal apse, la Magdalena stands out within the old town of Zaragoza as one of the few relatively intact examples of Mudéjar architecture of the 14th century. That said, its interior was renovated in the restaurantoque period.

• Iglesia de San Miguel de los Navarros - GPS: 41.64950, -0.87648 - San Miguel de los Navarros Another example of Mudéjar architecture, with a square tower and polygonal apse reminiscent of that of la Magdalena. It retained a richly-gilded Renaissance high altar by Damian Forment, but its tower did not escape a baroque intervention in the form of a spire.

• Iglesia de San Pablo - Calle de San Pablo 42 GPS: 41.65609, -0.88597 San Pablo (Zaragoza) The third Mudéjar church features a gothic portal and another altar by Damián Forment, as well as an pyramid-spired octogonal tower, whose shape is echoed by two lanters flanking the portal.

• Basílica of Santa Engracia - GPS: 41.64881, -0.88282

Moorish remains

• Palacio de la Aljaferia - GPS: 41.65650, -0.89708 Bus 32, 34 or 36 from the downtown. Opening Hours: Check website as opening hours vary during the year. €5 or free with Tourist Card Moorish castle with intricate decorations including ceilings of Gold. The castle now houses the Aragon regional parliament.

• Las Murallas - tollfree= - Parts of the ancient wall that surrounded the city are still standing.

Museums

Caesaraugusta route. A route of 4 museums with a joint ticket is available in better price than separately. The route exposes monuments from times of Caesar August (I century B.C.):

• Port
• Forum
• Baths
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• Museo de Zaragoza - Plaza de los Sitios 6 GPS: 41.64818, -0.87855 The municipal museum is free and is very much worth a visit for its impressive mosaics from Caesaraugusta and for its celebrated collection of Goya.

• Museo Goya - Ibercaja Collection | GPS: 41.65472, -0.87836 ☎ +34 976 397 387 € 4 adults, free for concessions, free with Tourist Card Museum displaying a collection of Goya and temporary exhibitions.

• Educational Museum of Origami in Zaragoza - EMOZ | Centro de Historias ☎ +34 876 03 45 69 - €3 or free with Tourist Card A gallery devoted to the craft of origami within the Centro de Historias.

Expo

Expo 2008. In 2008 Zaragoza hosted an international expo for which a new area was opened with many new buildings designed by famous architects such as Zaha Hadid. It is now feasible to stroll around this area. The only facility open to tourists is the aquarium. GPS 41.66890, -0.90202

• River Aquarium - GPS: 41.66918, -0.89865 -

Parque Grande by juanedc - Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta

Parks

• Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta - Parque Grande Primo de Rivera | GPS: 41.6338, -0.8936 Tram: Emperador Carlos V A vast city park from 1929 with impressive features, arrangements and a monumental fountain staircase. Originally named after the dictator Miguel Primo de Riveira, it was renamed in 2008 following the death of the prominent Aragonese singer-songwriter, activist and politician José Antonio Labordeta. The city's Botanical Gardens are included within the park's grounds.

• Puerta del Carmen - Carmen Gate | GPS: 41.64987, -0.88758 A surviving example of what once were 12 entry gates to the walled city of Zaragoza. The gate looks ancient, but was actually built in 1789 in neoclassical style, hence its resemblance to Roman ruins. The gate's dishevelled appearance documents its role in several sieges of the city and this is why the gate was not restored to its original glory - although minor repairs were carried out in 1997, when a bus collided with it

• Puente de Piedra - Stone Bridge | GPS: 41.65725, -0.87531 - The central bridge of Zaragoza, built in the 15th century and reconstructed many times afterwards to repair flood damage and reinforce the construction. Today it is restricted almost entirely to pedestrian traffic and features four pillars at its ends with lions, symbols of Zaragoza.

Zaragoza Card

You can buy a Zaragoza Card, a prepaid product for tourists visiting Zaragoza that combine many of the services Muslims are likely to use in a prepaid package. You can buy cards valid over 24hr (€20) or 48hr (€23) online or at the tourist office. The card includes:

• Free entry to major museums and monuments.
• 24 hour unlimited use of the Tourist Bus.
• Prepaid public transportation (5 trips with the 24-hr card, 7 trips with the 48-hr card).
• Including guided tours and the services of the “roaming” tourist guides.
• One free drink and tapa in selected bars.

What to do in Zaragoza

• The Parque Grande is excellent for a walk or a chill. Huge in size, you forget the city, and the many fountains adds to distraction.

Zaragoza - Torre del agua - Torre del Agua in the Expo grounds

Swimming pools for hot days

Summer days can be very hot in Zaragoza. If you prefer relaxing by the swimming swimmingpool over a sightseeing program, here are a few suggestions. Public swimming pools in Zaragoza are generally clean and well maintained. The entrance fee is some €3 for an adult. Open-air pools are open until 9 or 22:00 in the evening.

• Centro Deportivo Municipal Actur - C/ Pablo Ruiz Picasso s/n GPS: 41.673, -0.883 near Avenida de los Pirineos - Several swimming pools, large lawn area. Few trees, hard to find a place in the shadow.

• Centro Deportivo Municipal Salduba - Paseo de Mairano Renovales s/n GPS: 41.637, -0.895 Part of Parque Primo de Rivera between Calle de Manuel Lasala and Paseo de San Sebastián - 50-m swimmingpool and the right place for serious swimming.

• Palacio Municipal de Deportes - Calle de Luis Bermejo GPS: 41.639, -0.904 - Small pool, plenty of trees for shadow.

Calle Alfonso I (Zaragoza) - Calle de Alfonso I, a pedestrianized street in the centre with many shopping opportunities

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Zaragoza

Shopping streets

Zaragoza has much to offer in the way of shopping, with most central streets being lined with shopping opportunities. Shopping area stretches from Residencial Paraiso in Sagasta to the Plaza de España. The most exclusive shops are on Francisco de Vitoria, San Ignacio de Loyola, Cadiz, Isaac Peral and the streets crossing them. Craft and souvenir shops are located in the Jaime I and Alfonso I streets, starting in the Pilar Place, and at Anticuarios de la Plaza de San Bruno, where Sunday mornings a small flea market takes place.

Centro Comercial Grancasa, Zaragoza, España 2012-05-16, DD 02 - |Centro Comercial Grancasa

Department stores and shopping centres

El Corte Inglés. The iconic Spanish department store chain has its outlet in Zaragoza on Paseo de la Independencia close to Plaza de España GPS 41.65082, -0.88151}} Aragonia. A modern multi-functional centre in the southern neighborhood of Romareda. GPS 41.6400, -0.9091

• Centro Comercial Augusta | Avenida De Navarra 180 GPS: 41.660, -0.920 next to Delicias train station - Shops, restaurants, cinema and free Wi-Fi access in a centre behind the Delicias station.

• GranCasa | Calle de la Poetisa María Zambrano, 35 GPS: 41.670, -0.890 - Shopping mall where you can find everything including shops, restaurants a bowling alley and cinemas.

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Markets

• Mercado Central - Launza Market | GPS: 41.65604, -0.88305 - On a site which has been a market place since the Middle Ages. It is the perfect place to buy Zaragozan products as well as observe the atmosphere of a traditional Spanish market. Go there if you are looking for food and fresh produce

• Plaza de Toros de la Misericordia - Misericordia Bullring - Calle Vicente Gómez Salvo, 58 GPS: 41.65452, -0.89152 The place to go on Sunday as it is the venue for the traditional flea market

• Rastro de Zaragoza - GPS: 41.662545, -0.911239 Parking Sur Expo - Largest open-air market

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Ajoarriero - Bacalao al Ajoarriero

Halal Restaurants in Zaragoza

What to order

Some of the best known regional specialities are:

• Bacalao al Ajoarriero, cod-fish with garlic and eggs,
• Huevos al Salmorejo, eggs with cold tomato cream,
• Longanizas y Chorizos, highly appreciated kinds of Sausages,
• Ternasco Asado, roasted young lamb,
• Pollo al Chilindrón, Chicken in a Sauce of cured ham, tomatoes, onions and paprika,
• Cordero a la Pastora, lamb Shepherd's style,
• Lomo de Cerdo a la Zaragozana, cutlet,
• Migas a la Aragonesa, a dish made of crumbs scrambled with an egg and chorizo,
• Huevos rotos con foie, scrambled eggs with foie gras, often served with roasted potatoes and slices of smoked ham (jamon)
• Borrajas is a vegetable which can only be found in Aragon. It is usually eaten with Olive oil,
• Melocotón con vino, peaches in fruit cocktail, is an excellent option for dessert, though sometimes it is hard to find a restaurant serving this.

Plaza del Pilar (8839794898) - Plaza del Pilar

Tapas

Zaragoza is well known because of its many tapas bars. A "Tabla" is a wooden plate in which different tapas like Cheese and Sausages are served, often with a bottle of in the price. The best place to get tapas is Puerta Cinegia and the adjacent "El Tubo" GPS 41.653540,-0.880126, a group of narrow streets overflowing with small restaurants.

Casa Lac Calle de los mártires 12. An excellent choice for higher-end tapas GPS 41.65271, -0.88010|hours=Monday to Saturday 01:00-16:00, 20:00-00:00; Sunday 12:30-17:00}} Taberna de Doña Casta Calle Estébanes, 6 Known for croquetas GPS 41.65349, -0.88015}} Gran Taberna Tragantua Plaza Santa Marta. A little bit more expensive but the food is of high quality. GPS 41.65422, -0.87668}} Casa de Mar Calle San Andrés, 9|A local favorite serving seafood tapas, which are not that common. Cheap crayfish, cuttlefish and a great cold white soft drinks. - A four-person meal with two bottles of costs less than €12 each. GPS 41.65288, -0.87824

• Los Victorinos - C/José de la Hera, 6 GPS: 41.65419, -0.87699 alley off Calle Don Jaime I - One of the best tapas bars in town (although surely not the cheapest!) Try the Boletus Edulis tapa.

• Palomeque - C/. Palomeque GPS: 41.65349, -0.88362 ☎ +34 976 214082 - €10-€20 per person A classier, unusual take on a tapas bar, but not overpriced compared to some of the other "high-end tapas". It is advisable to call ahead, as this is a very popular restaurant.

Calle de Alfonso I (Zaragoza) - Calle de Alfonso I

Other restaurants

• Taberna La Piedra - Cortes de Aragon, 64 GPS: 41.64332, -0.89443 €50 per person Delicious if a bit pricey. The Piedras and Solomillos are highly recommended. Great for beef lovers or lovers of very traditional Spanish food.

• La Tertulia Taurina | C/ Pignatelli 122 GPS: 41.65515, -0.89180 - Menu of the day €12 (local and desserts included) or à la carte for around €36 Traditional Castilian-Aragonese cuisine restaurant in the old part of the city. Slow Food with great selection of meats.

• Heladería Tortosa | @

Calle Don Jaime I, 35 GPS: 41.654127, -0.877779 the street in front of the Seo Gothic Church, away from the river ☎ +34 976 292 600 | Opening Hours: 11:00-00:30 One of the oldest ice cream shops in Zaragoza, established in 1934. Offer high quality Italian-style ice cream, and horchata de chufa.

• Helados Italianos Aldo - Calle Don Jaime I GPS: Very good ice cream shop.

Paseo Independencia (8238000020) - Paseo Independencia in the night

Puente de Piedra (Explore!) (9251383790) - Puente de Piedra in the night

There is a number of good soft drinks produced in Aragon#Drink|Aragon.

Tareas of Calle de Espoz y Mina and Calle Mayor, which are a stone's throw from Plaza del Pilar, have plenty of varied bars from which to choose.

• Cafe Praga - Plaza de la Santa Cruz 13, El Tubo GPS: 41.65425, -0.87894 ☎ +34 976 20 02 51 Great local favorite that has live music playing in the main bar, or you can retreat to the upstairs terrace and enjoy a tasty beverage overlooking the plaza.

• La Cucaracha - Calle del Temple 25, El Tubolla GPS: 41.65573, -0.88169 - Laidback and casual student hang out that doesn't really get going until the early hours of the morning.

• Rock and Blues Cafe - Cuatro de Agosto 5-7, El Tubo GPS: 41.65328, -0.88100 - Unleash your inner rock god at this long standing favorite, where live music plays throughout the week.

• La Campana de los Perdidos - Prudencio, 7 GPS: 41.65645, -0.88126 Opening Hours: 21:00-03:00 Enjoy a organic juice while listening live music and theatre, poetry from Wednesday to Sunday

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Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Zaragoza: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Zaragoza, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Zaragoza.

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Zaragoza, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Zaragoza and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Zaragoza, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Zaragoza, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Zaragoza without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Zaragoza is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Zaragoza.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Accommodation is a reason to visit Zaragoza in itself - if you plan to visit both Madrid and Barcelona taking advantage of the fast train connection, you can choose to stay here, halfway between them. Not only will you pay less for the combined train tickets to Zaragoza from either city than from the entire Madrid-Barcelona AVE ride, but you will also benefit from the much lower rates hotels charge in Zaragoza. And all the attractions of Zaragoza are an added bonus on top of it!

Plaza de Santo Domingo (Zaragoza) - Plaza de Santo Domingo

• Be Hostels Zaragoza - C/ Predicadores 70 GPS: 41.65764, -0.88575 Refurbished in 2008, this hostel is styled in an old medieval building that retains its charms of previous years. Free internet and kitchen available for travelers, with dorms rooms from €16.60 per day.

Aragoniapanoramica - Aragonia shopping centre

• ibis budget Zaragoza - Av. la Jota, 2 GPS: 41.66042, -0.86279 ☎ +34 976 97 90 28 - €38

• Tulip Inn Zaragoza Plaza Feria - GPS: 41.63489, -0.99101 €38 - The Tulip Inn is set in an industrial and commercial area on the outskirts of the city and thus recommendable to those travelling by car, who can shave off a few dozens of Euros off the price of the night in a proper modern hotel by choosing to stay in a remote location.

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Water tower perspective - The Water Tower and Palacio de Congresos seen from the southern end of the pedestrian bridge on the Expo grounds connecting the two

• AC Hotel Zaragoza Los Enlaces - Pilar Miro, 1 GPS: 41.64913, -0.92048 Bus 501 to Aeropuerto from the Delicias station, alight at Via Hispanidad (303), walk 450 m down the road €42 Convenient if you plan to use Zaragoza as a stopover on your Madrid-Barcelona train ride, as it is only 5 minutes by bus from the Delicias station (or half an hour by foot, if you feel like walking 2 km. Great value for an AC property, even if a bit older and quite away from the downtown (30 mins by bus).

• Hotel Avenida - @ragoza.com Avenida Cesar Augusto 55 GPS: 41.65521, -0.88422 ☎ +34 976 43 93 00 - €60 Clean hotel near the central market.

• Eurostars Plaza Delicias - GPS: 41.65660, -0.91507 €49 - The hotel is actually a certain distance from the Delicias train station (note that there is another Eurostars hotel actually AT the very station), and the walk is not very pleasant, but the hotel is reasonably modern if certainly not luxurious.

• Eurostars Rey Fernando - GPS: 41.6516, -0.9822 €43 - On the outskirts of the Platforma Logistica commercial / industrial park and the hotel overlooks a park but one needs a vehicle to comfortably get between the hotel and the city of Zaragoza proper.

• Eurostars Zaragoza - GPS: 41.65958, -0.91222 €50 - Confusingly named, it is distinct from the other Eurostars hotels in Zaragoza and actually located at the Delicias train station although the name would not suggest so. Do not confuse it with the other hotels when booking, especially the remote and run-down Eurostars Boston. The hotel is modern and very practical for those arriving by train, but one needs to note that some rooms only have windows towards the Delicias station hall and no outside view.

• Hesperia Zaragoza - GPS: 41.65507, -0.88747 €49

• Ibis Styles Zaragoza Ramiro I - GPS: 41.65141, -0.87453 €55 As with the other Ibis Styles, breakfast is normally included in the room price, but watch out for some special prices that eschew breakfast.

• Ibis Zaragoza Centro - Calle de Sobrarbe 2 GPS: 41.65861, -0.87427 €48A standard if a bit dated Ibis hotel, whose highlight is the location right in front of the Puente de Piedra, which means not only closeness to the historic centre across the river, but also fairytale views of the bridge and Pilar basilica from some of the rooms.

• Hotel Sauce - C/ Espoz y Mina, 33 GPS: 41.65438, -0.87774 In the commercial centre, near the Plaza del Pilar ☎ +34 976 205050 Checkin - 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 €49

• NH Ciudad de Zaragoza - GPS: 41.65759, -0.88208 €59

• Tryp Zaragoza - GPS: 41.66117, -0.90697 €65
• Melia Zaragoza - GPS: 41.65162, -0.88591 €83Avenida Cesar Augusto 13. One of the most luxurious hotels in the city, this 5 star hotel is close to the Carmen Door.

• NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza - GPS: 41.6490, -0.8815 €79

• Hotel Palafox - Marqués de Casa Jiménez, s/n. GPS: 41.65064, -0.88547 ☎ +34 976 237 700 - €85 Inviting decor of beige stone/marble, dark wood and soft lighting. All the rooms with wireless internet, Minibar with alcohol removed, room service etc. The attention to detail is noticeable, from the construction of the building to the decor and service it provides its guests. It was designed by Pascua Ortega and constructed from materials native to the region using traditional methods.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Zaragoza

• Madrid and Barcelona are easily reached by car, high speed train or bus.
• The Alsa bus to Madrid stops in Alcalá de Henares, a charming old university town, handy for Madrid airport.
• Monasterio de Piedra- Charming monastery built in 1194 dc surrounded by an amazing park full of waterfalls. 90 minutes by car. Excellent guided tours, a two-hour attraction.
• Fuendetodos- Birthplace of the great painter Franscisco de Goya. 80 minutes by car.
• Moncayo- A fascinating mountain view. 80 minutes by car.
• Monasterio de Rueda- Romanic monastery which belonged to the cirtencens order.
• Monasterio de Veruela- [https://%C3%ADa_de_Veruela Romanic monastery which belonged to the cirtencens order.
• Aramon- As the Pyrenees are just 2 hours away from Zaragoza, head to the ski slopes there.
• Teruel and Huesca are easily reached by car, train or bus.

The following places are located in the Huesca province, not more than 2 hours by vehicle and in the middle of the Pyrenees. Charming places in the middle of the nature.

• Loarre Castle- One of the best Romanesque castles in Europe, recently the site for Ridley Scott's film, Kingdom of Heaven.
• Ordesa National Park- is particularly spectacular in autumn and decorated with waterfalls.
• Alquezar- A small village situated in the Sierra de Guara National Park.
• Villanueva de Sigena- The Monastery of Santa María de Sigena is located next to the town. Birthplace of Michael Servetus and the discoverer of pulmonary circulation with a museum dedicated to his work.
• Ecce Homo - Ecce_Homo_(Martínez_and_Giménez,_Borja) Santuario de Misericordia, Borja|content-A sanctuary where the famous painting restauration failure can be seen.

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