Zaragoza

Phase 3 of Avenida de Cataluña will have to wait: work to begin in 2027 or later

Phase 3 of Avenida de Cataluña will have to wait: work to begin in 2027 or later

Zaragoza City Council does not plan to carry out the third phase of the Avenida de Cataluña redevelopment during its current term. The project is still being drafted and, according to Urban Planning Councillor Víctor Serrano, should be completed between the end of this year and early 2027. Only after that will the council consider launching the work, which remains part of the municipal government’s plans but is not viewed as a short-term priority.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 22/09/2026
One of Zaragoza's Most Cherished Traditions: Presenting Children Under the Virgin's Mantle

One of Zaragoza's Most Cherished Traditions: Presenting Children Under the Virgin's Mantle

It is one of the traditions passed down from parents to children and part of devotion to Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza. It is also, without a doubt, one of those photographs that many families keep and treasure. This is the traditional presentation of children under the Virgin's mantle, a deeply symbolic ceremony that continues to be held at the Basilica del Pilar and that, generation after generation, brings together numerous families.

Zaragoza Airport Bus Adds Card and Mobile Payments from Monday

Zaragoza Airport Bus Adds Card and Mobile Payments from Monday

Traveling by bus between Zaragoza and its airport will become easier from this Monday, September 21. Route 505 will introduce direct payment by bank card and mobile device, allowing passengers to buy the €4.65 single ticket when boarding without purchasing it in advance.

The Zaragoza Bar That Has Been Serving Vermouth and Anchovies for Almost a Century

The Zaragoza Bar That Has Been Serving Vermouth and Anchovies for Almost a Century

For much of the 20th century, Zaragoza was full of neighborhood wine cellars selling wine in bulk. Residents brought bottles or jugs to fill directly from the vats. Over the years, most of these businesses disappeared. Antigua Casa Paricio is one of the few bars in Zaragoza that still preserves part of that tradition in the city’s historic center (Coso No. 188).

Sara Calavia Vicente · 22/09/2026
Five Designers and Five El Tubo Bars: The Surprising Challenge Bringing Fashion and Food Together in Zaragoza

Five Designers and Five El Tubo Bars: The Surprising Challenge Bringing Fashion and Food Together in Zaragoza

Food and fashion come together for the first time in Zaragoza's El Tubo in a route showcasing the talent of five designers at some of the best-known establishments in this iconic area of the Aragonese capital. The initiative features La Ceci, El Federal, El Meli del Tubo, El Balcón del Tubo and Mestiso, with each designer presenting an original creation.

Noelia Esparcia Gresa · 22/09/2026
The battle over Pikolín’s outlet mall continues as PP and PSOE clash over permits

The battle over Pikolín’s outlet mall continues as PP and PSOE clash over permits

The urban future of Torre Outlet, the shopping complex built on the former Pikolín site, once again pitted Zaragoza’s municipal groups against each other on Monday at the City Council’s Urban Planning Commission. Zaragoza en Común and the PSOE called on Natalia Chueca’s government to halt the granting of new permits following a series of court rulings against the project, while Urban Planning Councillor Víctor Serrano maintained that the City Council still has legal grounds to continue processing them.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 22/09/2026
Future Tram Line 2 Back in Debate as San José Seeks Links to the City Center and Delicias

Future Tram Line 2 Back in Debate as San José Seeks Links to the City Center and Delicias

The future of a possible second tram line has reopened a debate in the Aragonese capital. The San José Neighborhood Association has called on Zaragoza City Council to fully integrate the district into the project rather than reducing it to a secondary branch. The request comes after the council announced a technical study commissioned from the University of Zaragoza to examine various high-capacity public transport alternatives, including an east-west corridor between Delicias and San José.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 22/09/2026
Valdespartera remains wary and will bring both gas stations to Zaragoza's next plenary session

Valdespartera remains wary and will bring both gas stations to Zaragoza's next plenary session

Valdespartera residents are not satisfied with the City Council's assurances and will continue their campaign against the two gas stations planned for the neighborhood. The neighborhood association, the parents' association and the homeowners' association have announced that they will take their opposition to the next city council plenary session, despite the council having opened the door to studying the revocation of the permits. The group is calling for these intentions to be turned into concrete action and administrative guarantees as soon as possible.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 22/09/2026
Iconic Zaragoza Old Town bar closes for renovations ahead of Pilar festivities

Iconic Zaragoza Old Town bar closes for renovations ahead of Pilar festivities

A few years ago, three iconic bars in Zaragoza’s Old Town joined forces to create “Territorio Cucaracha”: La Cucaracha, Manolo Nuit and Licenciado Vidriera. Just one month before one of the city’s most important weeks, the 2026 Pilar festivities, one of the venues has surprised regulars by beginning renovation work that could last several months.

Noelia Esparcia Gresa · 22/09/2026
Pedro Cerbuna Undergoes a Major Transformation: Progress on Zaragoza’s Landmark Street Renovation

Pedro Cerbuna Undergoes a Major Transformation: Progress on Zaragoza’s Landmark Street Renovation

Work on Pedro Cerbuna Street is progressing in Zaragoza according to schedule and is now entering a new phase on one of the University district’s main thoroughfares. The City Council will continue work on the stretch between San Francisco Square and Menéndez Pelayo over the coming months, while access to and from the University will be maintained at all times, as explained in recent days by Mobility Councillor José Miguel Rodrigo.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 21/09/2026
Zaragoza's New Nighttime Look: Eight Monuments That Already Look Different

Zaragoza's New Nighttime Look: Eight Monuments That Already Look Different

Zaragoza is unveiling a new look after dark. Eight of its main historic buildings and complexes now feature renewed lighting following the completion of the first phase of the Special Monumental Lighting Plan, an initiative through which the city council aims to highlight the city's heritage.

Ana Anguiano Magallón · 21/09/2026
Zaragoza seeks an airline to establish a permanent base: this is what it is offering

Zaragoza seeks an airline to establish a permanent base: this is what it is offering

Zaragoza Airport aims to go beyond increasing routes by attracting an airline to establish a permanent aircraft base in the Aragonese capital. The goal is part of a new connectivity plan promoted by the Government of Aragon and Zaragoza City Council, which includes more than 30 routes and a major expansion of domestic and international connections from 2027.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 21/09/2026
El Gancho to Turn Vacant Spaces into “Neighborhood Homes” with Zaragoza Vivienda Support

El Gancho to Turn Vacant Spaces into “Neighborhood Homes” with Zaragoza Vivienda Support

Zaragoza City Council, through the municipal company Zaragoza Vivienda, has been selected by the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation as one of eight projects honored in Spain for promoting cultural participation and transforming relations between citizens, institutions and cultural stakeholders. The Zaragoza initiative, titled “Beyond the Doors: Inhabiting the Commons,” will be developed in the El Gancho neighborhood and will receive €75,000 in funding.

David Docón Seco · 20/09/2026