Aragón
Travelers come to Aragón for Mudéjar brickwork in Zaragoza and Teruel, the hilltop town of Albarracín and the Pyrenean valleys.
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Aragón is a region in northeast Spain that borders France to the north. Its three main areas are the Ebro valley around Zaragoza, the hills and old towns of Teruel province, and the central Pyrenees, where Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the best-known protected area. Much of the region's historic architecture is Mudéjar, built by Muslim craftsmen working for Christian patrons, mostly in brick. In Zaragoza, the Aljafería palace and the Basílica del Pilar are the usual first stops.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for a visit. Summer is hot in the Ebro valley, and the high Pyrenees are snowy in winter. Zaragoza suits first visits and rail links, Teruel suits architecture and quiet stays, and Jaca and Huesca suit hikers and pilgrims. Each area can fill a few days on its own, so pick one or two rather than trying to cover all three on a short trip.
Aragón in five
- Pick one corner per tripZaragoza and the Ebro, Albarracín and Teruel, and the Pyrenees around Aínsa and Ordesa are each hours apart. Choose one or two instead of trying a grand loop.Albarracín travel guide
- Plan Ordesa and Torla before you goIn busy periods private cars may be restricted at Ordesa y Monte Perdido, with a shuttle running from Torla. Check the park's official page for access rules and any reservations.Aínsa travel guide
- Base in Zaragoza for railZaragoza sits on the AVE line, about 1.5 hours from both Madrid and Barcelona. It makes the easiest start for the city and for a hire car heading north or south.Zaragoza travel guide
- Pack for cold winters and hot summersThe climate is continental: Teruel is among Spain's coldest cities in winter, and the Ebro valley is hot in July and August. Spring and autumn suit towns, summer suits the mountains.
Neighborhoods
Zaragoza
- Best for: First visits, rail links
- Price band: $$
- Basílica del Pilar beside the Ebro
- Aljafería palace, built in the Moorish period
- AVE high-speed trains from Zaragoza Delicias
Skip if you want mountains or small villages only.
Albarracín
A small walled town of red sandstone above a river gorge, best seen slowly on foot, with rock art and pine forest nearby.
Aínsa
Aínsa is a medieval village in Aragon's Sobrarbe region, in the Spanish Pyrenees, and a practical base for trips into Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park.
Things to do in Aragón
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Need to know
- Airport
- Zaragoza (ZAZ), few flights; Madrid and Barcelona are the main gateways
- Getting there
- AVE to Zaragoza from Madrid or Barcelona in about 1.5 hours
- Getting around
- Car for the Pyrenees and Teruel; trains and buses to Zaragoza and Huesca
- Best base
- Zaragoza for rail; Aínsa for the Pyrenees
- Time needed
- 3 days for Zaragoza and one corner; 7 for two
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Cold, windyJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, windy
- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°Cold, clearFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, clear
- MarchPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh17°Low6°Spring startsMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Mild, greenAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- MayClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low12°Warm, idealMayClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, ideal
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh30°Low17°Hot, dryJuneClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Very hotJulyClear
Good
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Very hotAugustClear
Good
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear5 rainy daysHigh27°Low16°Warm, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh23°Low12°Pilar festivalOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Pilar festival
- NovemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Cool, quietNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- DecemberClear6 rainy daysHigh12°Low5°Cold, lightsDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Zaragoza, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Aragón
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Humidity
- 28%
- Wind
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- Chance of rain
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Aragón
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Monday, November 2
- Today19°9°0%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 19°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue13°7°5%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Wed13°5°30%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 30%.
- Thu15°7°55%Thursday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Fri17°10°12%Friday: Fog. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sat12°10°18%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sun15°11°61%Sunday: Rain. High 15°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 61%.
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Day trips by train
- Zaragozaabout 1.5 hours by AVE from Madrid or BarcelonaA basilica, a Moorish palace and a very good tapas scene.Read the guide
- Albarracínabout 2.5 hours by road from ZaragozaA medieval village of red walls. Stay a night if you can.Read the guide
- Aínsaabout 2–2.5 hours by road from ZaragozaA walled Pyrenean village on the way to Ordesa.Read the guide
Before you go to Aragón
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Rules for Aragón, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check your entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.Source
- Non-EU visitors may have fingerprints and a photo taken at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the EU's EES page before you travel.
- Stay at albergues on the Camino Aragonés with a credencial, which you can get from a pilgrim office or parish on the route and have stamped each day.
Plan around Aragón
Cities, regions and entry rules for visitors
Read the guideZaragozaBasilica, Aljafería palace and tapas
Read the guideAlbarracínA rose-walled village in the Teruel hills
Read the guideAínsaThe gateway to Ordesa and the Sobrarbe valleys
Read the guideCatalan PyreneesThe mountains just across the regional border
Read the guideGetting around SpainAVE, regional trains and coaches
Read the guideAragón FAQ
Is Aragón worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a part of Spain without beach crowds: the Pyrenees, Mudéjar towns and canyon country. It rewards a rental car and a slow pace.
How many days do you need in Aragón?
Three days cover Zaragoza and one corner, such as Albarracín. Seven days let you add the Pyrenees around Aínsa and Ordesa with time to hike.
When is the best time to visit Aragón?
April, May, September and October for towns and driving. June to September for Pyrenean hiking. Winters are cold, with snow in the mountains and frost in Teruel.
Do you need a car in Aragón?
For Albarracín, the Pyrenees and most villages, yes. Zaragoza is easy without one, and trains and buses link it with Huesca, Teruel and the big cities.
What is Aragón known for?
Zaragoza's basilica and tapas, Mudéjar architecture in Teruel, the Pyrenees and Ordesa National Park, plus canyoning in the Guara sierra.