Almozara, Spain Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Viva Andalucia🌞
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- Jan 7, 2024, 9:13 AM
- ☀️ 5 °C
- Altitude: 212 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara Palacio de La Aljafería 41.655775, -0.89708341°39’21” N 0°53’49” W
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Anreise - 3. Tag
January 7 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
Vorweg gesagt: Heute produzierten wir keinen Strafzettel.
Wir waren morgens zwar noch kurz in Zaragoza, wo wir den "Palacio de la Aljaferia" besuchten. Wir hielten uns wegen der prekären Parksituation aber nur kurz hier auf. Dieser Palast hat ein wenig den Charme der berühmten Alhambra.
Die "Basilica del Pilar" stand auch noch auf unserem Plan. Aber hier wurde wahrscheinlich gerade eine Messe gelesen. Es gab weit und breit keine Parkmöglichkeit.
Also ging es auf die nahegelegene Autobahn Richtung Süden. Uns macht es jedes Mal Spaß, Spanien zu durchqueren. Immer wieder wird man an tolle Landschaften in den USA erinnert.
Unterwegs entdeckten wir die Burg von Montesa, die z.Zt. aufwendig restauriert wird. Wir konnten nicht widerstehen. Es war auch eine gute Gelegenheit, die Füße ein wenig zu vertreten.
Die Temperaturen steigen innerhalb weniger Stunden von 2 Grad auf 15 Grad. Die Wolken lösten sich auf. Was für eine Wohltat nach 9 Wochen Regen.
Wir erreichten unser Sporthotel recht früh . Natürlich nutzten wir das Gym und die großen Whirlpools.
Übrigens: dieses Sporthotel kostet 56 € incl. Frühstück, Gym und Pools.
Morgen werden wir Almeria erreichen, den Startpunkt unserer Urlaubsreise. Es sind nur noch gute 200 Kilometer.Read more
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Traveler Herrlich, ich liebe dieses Spanien
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Traveler Alméria, da werden wir am 10.03. starten zu Fuß den Camino Mozàrabe. Bin gespannt auf eure Bilder😀
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Traveler Diesen Camino haben wir aber nicht geplant. So gut sind wir wirklich nicht mehr zu Fuß 🙂
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Traveler Ganz nackelig 😀
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Traveler France, Spain & England 2023
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- Sep 16, 2023
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 203 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara 41.657158, -0.89588341°39’26” N 0°53’45” W
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Palacio de la Aljafería
September 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
We paid 1 Euro each (courtesy of being over 65) for a guided tour of the Aljafería Palace, fortified medieval palace built during the second half of the 11th century in Al-Andalus, present day Zaragoza. It was the residence of the Banu Hud dynasty during the era of Abu Jaffar Al-Muqtadir. (thank you Wikipedia) . That particular dynasty didn’t have long to enjoy it because with the Christian re-conquest of 1118, it was taken over by the kings of Aragon.
Today it houses the Cortes (regional parliament) of the autonomous community of Aragon. It is one of only 3 remaining, almost complete examples of Islamic architecture in Spain, along with the Alhambra in Granada, and the Alcázar in Córdoba.Read more
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Travel with Carl Europe Self Recalibration
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- Jul 25, 2024, 12:30 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 197 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara Palacio de La Aljafería 41.656662, -0.89591241°39’24” N 0°53’45” W
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Aljafería - Islam meets Christian Palace
July 25 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I’m having a couple of days in Zaragoza as it’s smaller, so less to see so hopefully allowing me to not go at 120%. That’s said there is a lot to see here. I started the day late and decided to check out the palace (that looks quite castle-esque). Built in the late 11th century the palace was originally Islamic before the Christian’s took over Aragon (as you do) in the 12th century.

I love the meshing of Islamic and Christian architecture in Spain. It really drew me in on my visit to southern Spain in 2022, and continues during this visit today. The arches combined with castle like walls looks like something out of game of thrones. It’s only €5 to enter and had a little app to download to get info on each room. It was semi gamified with challenges to make off each room (or add VR characters to the room).

Upstairs in the tower was a meeting room for serious business (another part of the palace is now the seat of government). A few interesting characters also touring the palace included 3 guys who hadn’t showered and stank out each room they entered (I rushed ahead and made sure I stayed ahead of them). Alas unlike some of the palaces in Seville, the smell of orange blossom from the garden was not there to drown out their stench. Also touring was a couple with a teen daughter who was not interested and took up positions to nap as her parents explored.

It was starting to warm up so I sought brief respite in the library to cool down before wandering back into the centre of town. The walk there and back was also filled with some beautiful architecture. As it was the middle of the day, everything began to close up for afternoon siesta. Only thing for me to do was to grab some lunch and join siesta time.Read more
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- Jul 21, 2024, 11:00 AM
- 🌬 23 °C
- Altitude: 216 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara Palacio de La Aljafería 41.656535, -0.89693541°39’24” N 0°53’49” W
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Aljafería Palace, Zaragoza, Spain
July 21 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
I loved exploring this Islamic Palace, especially as the temperatures had dropped significantly so it was actually pleasant to be wandering around. I spent most of my time enjoying taking pictures of the gorgeous building, and not reading any of the information though!

We were surprised that to see that this is still used as seat of the Aragonese Parliment too.Read more
Traveler Gorgeous ceilings and arches!
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Hella und Uwe 3.Auslandsreise Ziel Portugal
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- Apr 9, 2023, 3:46 PM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 219 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara Palacio de La Aljafería 41.656667, -0.89666741°39’24” N 0°53’48” W
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Palacio de la Aljaferia
April 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Wir überqueren den Ebro über eine weitere Brücke, der Punta de Santiago, um zum Palast de la Aljaferia zu gelangen. Von ihr aus hat man einen tollen Blick auf die Basilica und der Brücke Puente de Piedra.
Leider hätten wir online vorreservieren müssen. Wir umrunden die Medina, die 935 im Auftrag von Abderramán III. errichtet wurde. Er wollte die Rebellen der Macht des Kalifats von Cordova unterwerfen.
Sie befindet sich außerhalb der Stadtmauern von Saragossa.Read more
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- Jul 24, 2024, 3:30 PM
- ☀️ 37 °C
- Altitude: 205 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara Zaragoza Delicias Railway Station 41.658928, -0.91257841°39’32” N 0°54’45” W
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High Speed Train to Zaragoza 🚄
July 24 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
I’m normally early to everything but had spent a little longer wandering Madrid so by the time I found my platform at the station it was only 5mins till departure (yes I know that’s still early, but it’s cutting it fine). I’m heading north to Zaragoza today onboard an Iryo high speed train. The train smoothly pulled out of the station on time (to the second) and we soon accelerated to a top speed of 300km/hour.

I’d booked first class (cause why not - yolo). Shortly after departure the crew came around to offer an Aperitif service of nuts and drinks. Unfortunately the crew member splashed me with some tomato based drink as the train went over a bump. Highly apologetic she rushed for her colleague to bring some wipes to clean me up.

I want to say after take off because it has a flight vibe, but after my aperitif champagne I was quickly served the main meal. I’d pre selected a pork cheek which was really nice for airplane, sorry, train food. It came with a glass of wine which was topped up. #daydrinking

Outside the window the dry landscape of Spain passes by at lightning pace. The red soil, dry scrub and the occasional solar or wind farm make up the landscape. It looks a little like Australia to be honest.

In typical nerd me fashion, while flying is obviously my favourite form of travel, high speed trains are probably up there as second best. Perhaps it’s just the novelty factor given we don’t have any in Australia. It’s impressive that in 1 hour and 15minutes I’m in a new place 270 km away from Madrid.

As I got closer to Zaragoza there were more orchards, vineyard, farms and more hills. Flying through tunnels and bursting into new scenery is a cool train feature. You do get to see a lot more of the countryside. A few ruined castles atop hills reminds me I’m definitely in Europe. An on time arrival into Zaragoza and a short cab ride to my hotel for some relaxation time before exploring tonight.

I’ve taken the Renfe high speed trains in Spain before and thing the Iryo trains have much better service. It really felt like I was on a plane. Anyway, time to get some downtime before exploring a new city.Read more
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naturweltenbummler Der Sonne entgegen
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- Apr 29, 2022, 2:45 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 217 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara Palacio de La Aljafería 41.656478, -0.89711241°39’23” N 0°53’50” W
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Zaragoza Tag 3
April 29, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Nach zwei Tagen mit etwas Regen und bedecktem Himmel hat heute wieder die Sonne gelacht. 🥳
Da marschiert es sich gleich viel beschwingter zum Palacio de La Aljafería, dem einzigen erhaltenen Maurenpalast in Zaragoza.
Es lohnt sich wirklich diesen Palast zu durchwandern, auch wenn er nicht sonderlich groß ist.
Danach ging es nochmals zum Plaza del Pilar und der riesigen Kathedrale. Mit blauem Himmel im Hintergrund und einem guten Kaffee vor unserer Nase ist sie gleich nochmal so schön!
Den Abend verbringen wir gemütlich und ruhig.
Morgen geht’s weiter in Richtung Segovia …. 🚍Read more
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Traveler Wirklich schöne Bilder und Eindrücke habt ihr uns da mitgebracht! Bei Sonnenschein schaut alles doch so viel netter aus. Wünschen euch weiterhin eine angenehme Zeit im sonnigen Spanien
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Traveler Wenn ihr naturweltenbummler und bereits in Zaragossa seid, dann würde ich die Bardenas Reales schon auch empfehlen. Viel Spaß weiterhin... und schön(er)es Wetter wünsch ich euch.
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naturweltenbummler Danke für den Tipp, werden wir bei der Rückreise oder im Herbst angehen. Heute geht's nach Segovia und dann nach Salamanca, dort wartet ein Packerl auf uns. 🥳
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Traveler 2023 Normandie und Spanien
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- Feb 16, 2023, 9:22 AM
- Altitude: 219 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara Palacio de La Aljafería 41.656667, -0.89666741°39’24” N 0°53’48” W
Day 133
IGLESIO NUESTRA SENORA DEL PORTILLO
February 16, 2023 in Spain
Es ist die erste Kirche die wir an diesem Tag besuchen und dir einen schönen Eindruck hinterlässt
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Traveler Madrid - Barcellona
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- Jul 18, 2024, 9:30 AM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 197 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara 41.657096, -0.90797841°39’26” N 0°54’29” W
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Bye Zaragoza ❤️🇪🇸
July 18 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Thank you so much for this two days!
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AC TC on Tour El reino de Aragón
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- Jun 24, 2022, 10:45 AM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 217 m
- Spain Aragon Zaragoza Almozara Palacio de La Aljafería 41.656438, -0.89707341°39’23” N 0°53’49” W
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Aljafería
June 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Moorish and then Aragonese palace now housing the regional parliament.
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