ZARAGOZA, Spain's BEST kept secret
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Zaragoza is half way between Barcelona and Madrid, but it's often overlooked. Is Zaragoza Spain's best kept secret as a city you need to visit? I traveled to Zaragoza to find out and show you what you can do, just don't tell anyone else!
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Just came back from a 33 day vacation to Spain last November 18. What a gorgeous country! We rented an apartment in Zaragoza for 5 days and loved it!
But honestly, we loved every single place we went to, as even little towns and hamlets have something to offer.
I’m already planning my return trip and will base myself in Zaragoza. But again, we loved every place we visited, which was about half the country (driving).
That’s awesome to hear! You really can’t go wrong with where you go, so much to see
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Absolutely!
I am from Zaragoza. Great video. Thank you. There still a few cool things, but you definitely showed the major ones.
Thanks! Looking forward to doing another video with more!
I was just there. Buy the tickets for the Aljaferia in advance! I was there just a few weeks ago with hardly any tourists in town but still no tickets were available. The city is known as the Windy City and it earned that reputation during my visit! It was cold and windy. Small, easy to walk around to all the historic areas. Much lower cost than Barcelona and Madrid. I enjoyed my time and will be back.
It’s a really special place! Glad you enjoyed it. Sound like you got a Zaragoza special with the wind
Your video is very much appreciated, Patrick. I'm visiting Zaragoaza for 2 days in May, after Santiago de Compostela and León. May God bless you!
Thank you!!
I made a quick trip to Zaragoza on a trip to Barcelona in 2019…specifically to go to the Aljafería Palace and the Basilica. They were both absolutely brilliant and I wished I had been able to stay in the city longer…hopefully another time. Wished I had your video before that trip - definitely would have spent at least a few days in the city. Definitely recommend and the high speed train makes the trip so easy and pleasant.
Thanks James! I completely agree, the high speed train makes it very doable. I can’t wait to go back myself. Planning any future trips back here?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Hi Patrick, I was back in Barcelona at the end of October and early November of 2022, but did a side trip to Cardona as I wanted to stay at the Parador in the castle…which was very cool.
That’s on my list! The parador hotels are awesome!
Great informative video Patrick - Keep inspiring
Thank you!!!
Spain has soo many great cities to visit in so little time (I'm from the US). The next time I'm in Spain I'll make sure to come here!
It really does! When are you coming back?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona hopefully next fall, it was too hot in the summer lol
😂 it often is!
Awesome, you managed to sume up the best spots of Zaragoza in an amazing video :) Saludos desde Zaragoza, maño!
Appreciate it Enrique! Saludos!
Very helpful thanks
Very welcome
Thank you for the content! Great video! Zaragoza is now firmly on my Spain bucket list! :)
That’s awesome! Definitely worth the trip!
Yes sir stopping by couple of days on the way from barcelona. Great video so much cool tips
Thanks James! Hope you enjoy it!
awesome Patrick!
Thanks Miguel!
Another brilliant video. Already had Zaragoza on my to do list but now I am going to make sure I visit in the next few months!
Thanks Jamie! You definitely should
Definitely going to stop for a day, great video!
Appreciate that! Enjoy 😊
Hi Patrick as always great video with a lot of information. We have this city on the plan for our next trip on 2023. Have some tapas with a cana...Ramon & Zoe
Thanks guys! Have you been before?
No Patrick will be our first time.
You’ll love it!
Thank you, we're planning to visit in late March because of your video! Did you mention a Zaragoza food video?
Wow! That’s awesome. Have so much fun!
Great stuff. I am changing my destination from Barcelona to here
You can do both!
‘Been to Zaragoza twice! Love it there.The Basilica of Pilar is awesome!
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Terrific video. I live in Madrid and as a result of your video I am about to book a trip to Zaragoza. Many thanks (and I just subscribed!).
That’s awesome Steve! You’re gonna love it
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Trip booked!! Thanks again.
@stevecarp1904 my pleasure!
Thanks! We were in Granada and Cordoba and heard about Zaragoza but now we have to experience it. Loved the architecture and history in those two other cities and Z also looks fantastic.
It’s beautiful!
I’m from Zaragoza. Thanks for talking about my city ❤
You’re very welcome Veronica!
I just booked flights to Zaragoza this morning as I couldn’t find the right flights for visiting Italy and I was a bit unsure what to expect. However loved your video and can’t wait to visit now. Thanks so much. Adios amigo
Hope you have a great time! Thank you!
Brilliant documentary
Thank you!
Hola muchas gracias, por visitar y promocionar mi ciudad. Un abrazo desde Zaragoza 😉☺
You’re welcome! Hope you had fun at the festivities this year!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Sí gracias y todavía quedan días de Pilares por disfrutar ☺
@LaurizgzLaurizgz quería ir este año también, pero tendrá que ser el próximo! 🎉
Stopping there for two days next week on a drive from Tarragona to Bilbao, looking forward to seeing some of these highlights, thanks Patrick
Very welcome! Enjoy!
Thank you for posting this informative video. I visited the Nuestra Señora del Pilar on a pilgrimage, a few years ago on our way to Barcelona. I will put this on my list to spend one or two nights. 🙂👍
Thank you Dante! I love this place
Gracias 🙏 por enseñar mi ciudad.
Espero vuelvas y visites la ciudad más a fondo, parques, barrios etc . Tiene mucho que ver.
Un saludo ☺️
En cuanto pueda allí estaré!
Will be there next week! Staying for a month so hope that's enough time to visit all the places mentioned! :)
Definitely
I have been there many years ago and loved it. I have been to many places in Spain. It is one of my favorite places to visit. I plan on making another trip soon.
Thanks for sharing Jim! What other places have you visited?
Wow, Patrick -- you have really outdone yourself with the quality of the footage and editing in this one!
Thank you! Gotta throw the editing credits to my man Koji on this one though!
Great city. My wife is from there I have visited at least 20 times.
This video does hit all the high lights and all are worth while. I went there for 30 years and never saw La Seo because it was under recontruction. Well worth the wait. Same with Al Alferia. It was a dump 40 years ago but a beautiful place to visit today. Was there in 2022 with grand kids and they loved it. El Pilar is special. My daughter was baptized there. Look for the holes in the ceiling where the bombs entered but never exploded. You have to try the Ternasco de Aragon. That is a young sheep leg roast that is the best. Only from this region in Spain.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. What a place!
My favorite thing about Spain as well, the constant chatter, so much life! Arriving in October.
It’s great, isn’t it?
What a gem of a city 😮
It’s great isn’t it?
Just starting to plan a return to Spain Feb 2024. As a senior, I have extra time to spend, so appreciate some of the extra sites you addressed here....and who doesn't like a good craft beer? I have added several extra days for Zaragoza and a couple of outlying towns. Thanks for the video.
Very welcome Maria!
I lived there from 86-90 was the best!!
What was it like?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona amazing.. Go to the small bueblos outside of Zaragoza monzalbarba, utebo. Alfocea amazing people.. Get the real Spain experience. My friend had been to Barcelona a couple of times. I set up his trip last month he was amazed. He said getting out of Barcelona and Madrid was the best advice
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona I went to bullfighting school for 2 years in Zaragoza
That’s a story I’m very interested in hearing!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Stoked Ill be going back in May.
Great video. It peeked my interest for a future visit.
What model camera you use for your videos?
This was the DJI pocket 2
Patrick, el mapa que has mostrado esta incompleto, me explico: Zaragoza esta a 300 kilometros de Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Touluse y Bilbao. Por eso és un nudo logistico de primer oreden y tiene una Plataforma Logística(Plaza) la mas grande de Europa que a su vez contiene el mayor nudo ferroviario de Europa.
Gracias por compartir, Mauricio!
this city is truly exactly as in your vid. A great choice as an alternate to Barcelona if starting from Madrid and can only see one of the two.
Appreciate that! It’s such a cool place
I am going to Zaragoza on my next trip to Spain in 2024
I plan to visit Zaragoza in the future. It looks awesome!
It really is!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelonaI’ll be visiting Barcelona in March and wasn’t sure I could make it to Zaragoza, but I just bought my train tickets. So it’s a done deal! Your video helped me decide. Thanks. :))
Very welcome. That’s awesome to hear
Yes! I was in Barcelona last fall and LOVED it. In September of 23 my annual event is in Santa Susanna, so I am thinking of spending a couple of days in Girona, then going down to the event, then a few days in Barcelona and then Zaragoza, Madrid and I would like to get back to Toledo as well. Thank you for this--very helpful!
You’re very welcome Julie. Enjoy your trip!
I didn't realize you can go up the tower of San Pablo, I have one more day here, I'll see if I can get to go up. I've visited the church already and was blow away with how beautiful it is! Zaragoza is a wonderful city, so glad I came here :)
Glad you like it. The tower entrance is opposite the main entrance!
Saludos desde Puerto Rico. Quiero ir a Zaragoza en septiembre 13 al 15
Saludos!
I moved to Zaragoza last year and thought id done it all. Ill actually be doing all of this this weekend as my friend is visiting from Holland. Ill be taking him to Plaza de los Sitios for food as it has some great restaurants and a cool chilled out vibe in the evening. P.s great video. And to anyone reading this Zaragoza is well worth a visit. And a tip. 1pm on a weekend Casa Baldo is the place to be.
That’s awesome! Any other tips for the viewers?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona when you walked on the bridge to see Pilar, on the other bridge the Puente de Santiago (bridge) which is the opposite end of the Pilar you can get a better picture including Puente de Piedra. It's a beautiful view. And if here in summer Parque Grande is lovely to walk around as the city is super hot 34c right now 🥵
heading to Madrid for a short trip in early November. Planning on a two night side trip and pretty sure Zaragoza is atop the list. Other option is Salamanca, but Zaragoza has me a bit more interested.
Zaragoza is a great time. Salamanca has some great history too!
I rode there on my motorbike this year from the UK, loved it and will go back, great vibe, not many tourists, great market and great food.
Yeah Carlos, it’s a real gem! How long did you go for?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona 3 days, I stayed in the hotel over the road from the Bridge, got some stunning sunset photo's from the Bridge, it was crazy hot when I went there, didnt do the Goya Museum, something do next time.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona have you been to Andorra?
Yea, was even there last month! New video still needs to be edited
It’s definitely worth checking out the museum!
We are in Spain for a month later this year. Just adddes Zaragosa to our ititnerary.
That’s awesome! You’ll love it
It's a great city
It’s an amazing city!
Seems like a great places to get away from the tourist crowds.. Valencia is overwhelmed now, it was some years ago.. I just wish they had a beach nearby, right now in the summer, I'm looking for a not well known place near the beach, without a lot of British
Fantástico video,te doy mil gracias, sólo te ha faltado cantar y bailar una jota maño
Jaja! Gracias! Aún estoy practicando mis jota. Igual en el próximo vídeo!
I was told Zaragoza also have a very modern shopping mall called "Plaza Venecia", or something like that.
Not sure. Never been shopping on my stays in Zaragoza
Si, se llama Puerto Venecia y dicen es el Centro comercial más grande de Europa , puedes ir en el bus 31 q tiene parada frente al Palacio de La Aljaferia.
God can't wait to visit this city very soon. How many days would you recommend bro. 3 days?
I think three would be good to cover everything and eat enough!
I'm from zaragoza, is a nice city to live
I would think so. I love visiting when I can!
Estupendo reportaje de Zaragoza. Gracias. Zaragoza es una ciudad muy potente y humilde a la vez. Es magnífica. Y hace un frío o calor potente también. Jajaja.
Gracias Ana! Me encanta Zaragoza! Es de allí?
Hi Patrick, it's Nat from Thailand, wondering if you have been in Salamanca, if yes, could you pls advise guide link? thanks!
Sorry. I don’t have one for you
Cant wait to come back to BCN this summer, patrick i forgot to ask, have you been to mallorca or ibiza before ? if yes how were they ? :)
Been to Mallorca, not Ibiza. Mallorca is beautiful. Need to go back
Mallorca es espléndida , Menorca rural, natural, pescadora, agrícola, ganadera, bellísimos pueblos, huella britisch ,bellisimos caballos negros, menorquines 🐎 ,etc.etc. Ibiza..... discotecas.......paisajes, playas, calas , igual que las otras islas.
I have actually been living in Zaragoza for 2 years and it's very pretty but it's Too hot and the wind can be a lot too
What do you think about the things to do?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona there are quite a few really nice clubs and bars so definately a lot of nightlife. Malls are pretty cool and accesible by public transportation and there are some really beautiful parks like the "parque grande" so you can enjoy the nature and do sports with your friends which is one of my favorite hobbies i also like to sing and there's a cool karaoke bar so honestly can't complain.
Also i want to point out that if (like me) you're fluent in spanish it's a totally different vibe like when they can't tell your not from there so you don't get the "stupid tourist" treatment.
Climate is definately the worst part but overall i pretty much like living here there's lots to do especially for younger people
Edit: sorry for putting out a whole ass book
Going to spend a month in Spain exploring the north and south
Amazing!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona think September would be good?
One of the best months to visit weather wise
When I go to Spain, it is on my list, let it stay undiscovered!
Don’t tell anyone 🤫
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Thanks Anna!
Hey Patrick. How much time will I need to explore Zaragoza?
You can do a lot in one day because most things are quite close. But maybe maybe stay a night to be a little more relaxed. Really depends on what you plan on seeing
Zaragoza es la capital de Aragón, antiguo Reino. En España hay 50 capitales de provincia. Como Estados en USA. No es lo mismo que las 17 capitales de las Regiones o Autonomías.
Going to Barcelona next month for 6 days (lol) any tips please?
Watch the channel! 😂😂
Eyyy Patrick,u made a mistake 😅, that area is called El Tubo, like a tube I suppose it’s called like that because El Tubo is a narrow way haha. I’m from Zaragoza and I’ve lived here since I was born. Zaragoza is the perfect mix of a big but quiet city, we are between Barcelona and Madrid, so this is the reason why companies test first here if their products will be successful . I have taken several high-speed trains for 9 euros.
Hey Carlos, what’s the mistake?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona haha it’s not in the video, only in the guide of minutes. There it says El Dubo, sorry for the confusion and my bad English level haha
The chapter titles are automatically created by CZcams, I’ll have to take a look. Appreciate the heads up though! I love Zaragoza, it’s as you said, un pueblo en grande! Maybe the next time I’m there we can grab a beer in El TUBO! Haha
Just finished a month in the southern half of Spain. Three days in Zaragoza. Not terribly impressed with the Pilar or the Aljaferia. (I would not suggest skipping the Pilar, but if you have visited either Cordoba or Granada, the Aljaferia is superfluous, plain, and mostly reconstructed.) The Goya museum and the Seo, especially the tapestries in the cathedral's museum, were excellent. The city is efficient, affordable and clean. But it is not Spain's leading attraction. I would advise going only if you have enough time in Spain, or if you are on a pilgrimage (the Pilar is the central temple for the Virgin's patronage and protection of Hispanic people).
yes in 20 days :-)
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Zaragoza one of a many real hiden gems cities in Spain for a foreigners tourists not in the coast not is capital Madrid not is the charm south cities of Spain Seville;Cordoba or Granada known these ;but is a it is charming city like so many other less visited for doreigners tourists in Spain with impressive monuments; food ; etc
Completely agree, Paco!
I’ll be there in October, but I think I’d rather skip the crowds of the holiday.
You’ll be missing out!
I visited Zaragoza recently and unfortunately was not impressed, it seemed like kind of a dump. I’m sure some parts are nice, and I assume the whole city was quite a bit nicer 20 years ago or so.
Sorry to hear that
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona No worries, everyone has their own favorite parts of Spain, it's very subjective.
viva ZARAGOZA y viva la VIRGEN del PILAR
Hope you enjoyed the video!
Zaragoza is best for 2 days, ita pretty boring otherwise
Lmao this is Zaragoza town hall paid infomercial
😂😂😂 I wish it…you got a contact?
Headed to Zaragoza with my friend who spent her high school years there. Zaragoza will feature prominently in our month long visit to Spain. Great video!
Thanks Garth! I’m sure she has some great memories from there! Enjoy 😊