Before Zaragoza, explore Alquezar, a beautiful village with a historic walkway through the Vero River canyon. Then, visit Zaragoza, Spain’s fifth-largest city, known for its rich history, Mudejar art, and the impressive Basilica del Pilar. Optional: Kayaking on the Ebro River. Included: 4-star hotel, breakfast, mountain guide, and walkway ticket.
Estadio Mestalla, Av. Aragón 31 (Google Map)
05:00 / 05:30 (AM)
Distance: 14.97 km
Positive elevation gain: 1.011m
Technical difficulty: moderate
Negative elevation loss: 470 m
Maximum altitude: 1,011 m
Route type: circular
Good physical condition is required for this trip.
The hotel is EXE Boston Hotel located in the center. The hotel has breakfast and the rooms are DOUBLE but with a supplement of 25 € person who can have SINGLE ROOM.
It was founded by Sheikh Jalaf Ubn Rasid in the early ninth century and was conquered by Christians in 1083. We will stroll through its streets, feeling like an ancient knight or a medieval lady, just like a trip back in time, because in this citadel time seems to stand still, preserving its beauty and uniqueness.
Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon, is one of the largest cities in Spain (5th), known for its monuments such as the Basilica del Pilar, La Seo, San Pablo Church, for its Mudejar art, and for its festivities such as the main festival of Zaragoza.
The famous painter Francisco de Goya was born here and today the city offers a cultural route about him. You can enjoy an adventurous activity of kayaking down the Ebro river.
The Route of the Footbridges of the Vero is one of the most popular hiking routes in Aragon. The beauty of this route is the spectacular route that allows us to enter the Vero River Canyon leaving us surprised with stunning views of the Sierra de Guara, one of the essential sites of the Aragonese Pyrenees.
The route that we are going to realize is 13 kms, of moderate level, including 3 the route of 3 kms of the footbridge. It has an elevation gain of 671 meters.
So the canoeing in Zaragoza offers the best views of the thousand-year-old city crossing the city center we will enjoy the best views of cathedrals, Puente Pabellón, El Pilar and the Puente de Piedra along with Cigüeñuelas, swans and even beavers.
The activity will be more or less 3 hours and will start in the evening around 11:00, it has a cost of 32 euros (extra)