La Jota 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Napoleonic Secrets of Zaragoza: Self-Guided History Adventure
Zaragoza: Curiosities, Photos, and Churro Tasting Tour
Tudela: Artajo Olive Oil Tour, Tasting, and bottle of EVOO
Private custom tour with a local guide Zaragoza
Pyrenees: Rafting in the Kingdom of the Mallos
Tudela: Artajo Olive Oil Express Tour and Tasting
Our pick of the best La Jota Hotel Deals
B&B Hotel Zaragoza Plaza Mozart
Novelty! Great PENTHOUSE with Solarium at 10 minutes Pilar and Roman Ruins
Not central but in friendly neighbourhood with local shops and excellent and cheap bus service to the centre. Also there was a reasonably priced and very good taxi service. Air conditioning very good and outside space was especially welcome. As we were travelling through Spain washing machine was ...
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2023
Hotel Hiberus
Very nice hotel , good breakfast , very confortable , parking expensive , but you can park a couple of blocks away
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
Near the airport so a bit noisy. Otherwise not a bad choice.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Zentral Ave
The staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Catalonia El Pilar
Nice place to stay. Relaxing, clean, and conservative.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Jota
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.
La Magdalena
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in La Magdalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Historia de Zaragoza or Zaragoza Film Archive.
Arrabal
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Arrabal. You might want to make time for a stop at Expectacular NORIA or Puente de Piedra.
Las Fuentes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Fuentes and surrounding area, you can visit Principe Felipe Arena and Centro de Historia de Zaragoza.
El Tubo
While there might not be top attractions in El Tubo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de Espana and Calle Alfonso.
Picarral
Though Picarral may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grancasa Commercial Center and Plaza Villafranca.
