How would you like to see an incredible Spanish Basilica, hike along gorgeous mountain trails, eat some delicious tapas and drink some tasty Spanish wine — all without the crowds?
Then look no further than the region of Aragon in Spain.
My good friend, Meg Zirger, has been living in this region for 10 years and she loves it!
She is going to give us some good tips on where to go, what to see and what to experience in this northeastern part of Spain that has so many hidden treasures to explore.
From the regional capital of Zaragoza with its jaw dropping Basilica and vibrant tapas bar scene to the Pyrenees mountains of Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park to the Mudejar architecture and beautiful villages of the Teruel province, the Aragon region has something for everyone.
And this region does not see the number of visitors as other hot spots in Spain such as Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastian or the Costa del Sol.
So you get to a more authentic and true Spanish experience and that chance to connect with the locals who, Meg claims, are some of the nicest Spanish people in all of Spain.
Want to chat more about Aragon, Spain?
Just send an email to lynne@wanderyourway.com to chat more about this amazing Spanish region. If I don't know the answer, I'll just ask Meg!
In this episode:
2:38 Meg's Spanish story
4:55 Aragon's Provinces
5:32 Placing the Aragon region on the map
6:50 Zaragoza in general
11:19 Plaza del Pilar & Basilica del Pilar
12:41 Aljafería
14:10 Tapas/Restaurants in Zaragoza
17:20 Huesca Province
18:33 Alquézar
18:49 Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park
19:43 Kingdom of Aragon
21:30 Food in Huesca Province
22:00 Meg's experience living in Huesca
23:23 Jaca
25:20 Loarre Castle
26:53 Teruel Province
28:15 Mudejar art and architecture
31:20 Albarracín
32:35 Mora de Rubielos
33:35 More on Aragon region in general
37:15 Getting around Aragon
42:47 Over tourism, COVID and our impact as travelers
Important links:
Spanish Tourism — Aragon Region
Zaragoza Tourism
Kingdom of Aragon
Camino de Santiago
BlaBlaCar
Meg Zirger
Overtourism: Are We Loving Some Places to Death?
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Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.
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