Castles of Zaragoza and Peñafiel
Overview
A two-day interior Spain route pairing Zaragoza’s palace and basilica with the hilltop castle of Peñafiel.
Day-by-day itinerary
1Day 1 — Zaragoza palace and basilica
Starts at 09:30
- Explore Aljafería Palace
- Visit the Basilica of the Pillar
- Compare Islamic and Christian architecture
2Day 2 — Peñafiel Castle
Starts at 10:00
- Explore the hilltop castle
- Study its elongated defensive design
- Photograph the surrounding landscape