Spain – Zaragoza

The latest news about Zaragoza as a destination for 2026, with five unique highlights that position us as a cultural, spiritual, and experiential reference in Spain:

• Hispanic heritage and Our Lady of the Pillar, Patroness of Hispanic identity, whose Basilica is one of the world’s most important Marian pilgrimage centers and the heart of the Pilar Festivities (October 12), declared of International Tourist Interest.

• Zaragoza, World Capital of Garnacha, celebrating the Garnacha grape—born in Aragón and now an international wine heritage—with wine tourism proposals linked to its three Designations of Origin: Cariñena, Calatayud, and Campo de Borja.
• The city of two cathedrals, a uniqueness that makes Zaragoza one of a kind in Europe, as it is home to both the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Cathedral of El Salvador (La Seo), located in the largest pedestrian square on the continent.

• Goya’s city: trace where the master “learned to see” through frescoes, museums, and atmospheric streets—an inspiring art thread for culturally curious travelers.
• The Total Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026, an astronomical phenomenon that will turn Zaragoza into the European epicenter of astro-tourism, accompanied by an international program of cultural, scientific, and tourism events.

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I believe that these attractions, together with our excellent connectivity —just over one hour by high-speed train from Madrid and 90 minutes from Barcelona, as well as our own international airport – make Zaragoza a destination with great potential for the Irish market.