Zaragoza Province

Zaragoza province is situated on the cross-roads which lead from the Mediterranean and head towards the Spanish Meseta.

It lies in the central part of the community of Aragón and is limited not only by its neighbouring provinces of Teruela and Huesca but also by the Communities of Navarra, Rioja, Castilla y León and Catalonia.

The province is hugely varied in terms of geography.

The variety ranges from the huge wheat plains of the Five Towns, the fertile valleys of Gállego, del Jáon and Jiloca, by the tall moutains in the north typified by Moncayo, with its peak reaching to 2,315 metres and by the wine groves of the Campo de Borja.

The climate is generally continental with hot summers and winters that can make a brass monkey very uncomfortable although, the excesses experienced in Castilla y León are not felt as much here.

Zaragoza is the political and economic centre of the Community of Aragón and is the hub of communications for the whole area, being centrally placed on the AVE route between Madrid and Barcelona.

The river Ebro flows through the centre of the city providing it with a mild climate and fertile fields.

More information: http://www.zaragoza.es/

Routes and Places worth a Visit

Zaragoza capital city This city is worth a prolonged visit to see the the juxtaposition of the various ages of the town. These range from the Gothic SEO temple which is situated above the spectacular roman forum, a unique museum located below the main square of the town. The cathedral is also one of the jewels of the Spanish architectural crown.

Monastery of Stone (Monsterio de Piedra). This collection of stone buildings is both a museum and an early example of a Cistercian monastery dating from the 12th century. It is also an interpretative centre for the Natural Park of the Monasterio de Piedra.

Important Fiestas

12th of October, the Virgen del Pilar, one of the most important fiestas of Spain and a national holiday.

Calatayud, 14 to 16th August, the romeria in the Mount of the Hermitage. A regional and very colourful traditional fiesta.

Nuévalos, Monastery of Piedra, 20th January, the fiesta of San Sebastian. 28 to 29th August, the fiesta of Nuestra Señora de los Alvares.