Car hire at Zaragoza - Delicias AVE train station

What to see, do and visit in Zaragoza with your hire car.

Zaragoza is the fourth largest city in Spain in terms of population, with a history dating back more than 2000 years and home to treasures that you won’t want to miss as a traveller. Travelling by car allows you to enjoy every corner at your own pace, which will make a difference to your stay in the capital of Aragon. If you want to discover the best plans for your next #Roadtrip, keep reading!

Transport hub and Zaragoza Delicias AVE train station

Delicias train station is the usual point of arrival for those travelling to Zaragoza, since this hub is home to both the bust station and the High Speed train station (AVE) and long distance train station, connecting the city with other parts of Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville or Malaga .

Discover Zaragoza with your hire car

When you arrive, head to our office and pick up the keys to your Centauro car. That will give you everything you need to start your adventure in Zaragoza, #Roadlover. From Delicias station, you will be able to start out on a multitude of road trips to discover the city, a whole host of places in its surroundings or even neighbouring regions.

With Centauro, you come up with the plan, we provide the car. Shall we head on a #Roadtrip around Zaragoza?

Zaragoza essentials

Start your road trip by heading to its most iconic monument. The Basilica of Our Lady of El Pilar (Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar). Inside, it features works by Goya and the carved statue of the Virgin that gives its name to this monument. Additionally, from the San Francisco de Borja Viewpoint, you will be able to enjoy incredible views of the city.

You can’t leave Zaragoza without greeting ‘la Pilarica’, but this isn’t the city’s only attraction. In fact, there are many more that are considered World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Specifically:

• The Cathedral of San Salvador (‘a Seo’).
• The Medieval palace of Aljafería .
• The Church of San Pablo.

During the Roman Empire, what we now know as Zaragoza was the large city of Cesaraugusta, which still preserves the Roman route that you simply cannot miss. You will be able to visit museums and stroll through its Roman theatre, parts of the wall or the ruins of the river port.

And that’s not all, because in Zaragoza you will find important museums, including:

• The Museum of sculptor Pablo Gargallo.
• IAACC Pablo Serrano dedicated to Contemporary Art.
• The Goya Museum dedicated to the famous Spanish painter.
• Mobility City, the world's first museum dedicated to sustainable mobility.

If you manage to see everything, you are bound to feel like taking a walk in the fresh air. The Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta is a perfect park: with green space, lakes and paths, perfect for relaxing in. #Roadtrips can include a plethora of unforgettable experiences... This will be one of them!

Road trip in the outskirts of Zaragoza

There are many options for exploring further afield, driving your Centauro car from Zaragoza.

If you love nature, you have a whole host of routes to choose from. One of them is Moncayo Natural Park, at the top of which you will be thrilled with some spectacular panoramic views. Another place not to miss is The historic garden of the Monasterio de Piedra monastery where you will enjoy the incredible waterfalls of the Mesa river canyon. If you are looking for nearby hot springs and spas, you simply must visit Alhama de Aragon.

Additionally, as you drive towards Huesca, you will find the Guara Mountain Range, a mountain paradise with spectacular scenery, where the whole family will have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking or climbing. If you are looking for unique scenery, you can even venture into the arid and semi-desert area of Los Monegros.

Aragon is home to some of the towns that feature in the list of the most beautiful towns in Spain, year after year. These include:

• Sos del Rey Católico.
• Calaceite.
• Mora de Rubielos.
• Aínsa-Sobrarbe.
• Albarracín.

Trips to the snow by car from Zaragoza

If you love winter sports, the region of Aragon offers you the best ski resorts in the Pyrenees, with the highest number of skiable kilometres in Spain, here we mention some of them:

• Cerler.
• Astún.
• Candanchú.
• Formigal-Panticosa.

Tips for driving in Zaragoza

If you would like to find out more about General Traffic Rules in Spain, visit our blog entry. At the moment, Zaragoza has a geographically delimited Low Emissions Zone (LEZ). This is segmented by emissions labels, but is not something you need to worry about, since Centauro gives you everything you need to drive around the whole city.

Typical dishes and tapas from Zaragoza not to be missed

In Zaragoza, as with other regions of Spain, you will enjoy a delicious and varied gastronomy. Some of the more typical dishes include roasted local Ternasco lamb, migas del pastor (literally, ‘shepherds’ breadcumbs’), ajoarriero cod, borage with potatoes or Teruel ham. If you have a sweet tooth, you can also try ‘adoquines de pilar’ sweets or turrón guirlache (caramel nougat).

In the El Tubo Neighbourhood, you will be able to enjoy tapas and other specialities, very near to the centre and monuments.