Picarral 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 Picarral Hotel Deals
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
Hotel Palafox
Stayed here before, nice hotel in a good location. The rooms are a little tired now though & could do with a refresh. TV hardly had any channels that would work. Nothing at all in English. The shower was also very disappointing as it had a very poor hose and shower head set up which wouldn’t angle, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Don Jaime 54
Staff were very helpful. Parking was easy just a few 100m from the hotel entrance. It cost us 25 euros to park for one 24 hour period, but we knew this in advance because the hotel let us know. I think we could have got a discount if we had booked the parking in advance with the car park company ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 Expectacular NORIA or Puente de Piedra.
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 Plaza Villafranca 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, St Paul's Church and Church of Santiago El Mayor are top sights worth seeing.
