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Towns in Aragon
About Aragon
Aragon lies in north-east Spain, between Madrid and Barcelona and stretching up into the Pyrenees. Its capital, Zaragoza, is Spain's fifth-largest city, with a grand basilica on the river Ebro, a lively centre and a tram. In the north, the Pyrenees offer ski resorts, mountain villages and some of Spain's finest hiking.
Zaragoza sits on the high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona, both about an hour and a half away by train. The climate is dry and continental, with hot summers, cold winters and a strong local wind, the cierzo.
Zaragoza asks around €2,343/m², far below Madrid and Barcelona. The transfer tax starts at 8%, with a higher rate on more expensive homes.
What to know first
- Zaragoza, Spain's fifth-largest city, at a fraction of Madrid's and Barcelona's prices
- High-speed trains to Madrid and Barcelona in about an hour and a half
- The Pyrenees, with ski resorts and mountain villages, in the north
- A dry, continental climate with hot summers and cold winters
- Transfer tax of 8%, higher on more expensive homes
Asking prices compared
Ranked on asking price per m². Municipalities and sub-municipal entries are listed apart, because a district cannot be ranked against the municipality that contains it.
| Place | Asking price / m² | Population | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole municipalities | |||
| Zaragoza | €2,343/m² | 699,007 | Mid |
How the prices spread
Zaragoza is the only city on the site in Aragon. It asks far less than Madrid or Barcelona and about the same as Valladolid or Logroño, which makes it one of the most affordable large cities in Spain.
The table shows average asking prices, not sale prices. Within one town, prices can vary a lot from one area to the next.
Who each part suits
A big city at a low price
Spain's fifth-largest city, with a tram, culture, high-speed trains and low prices.
The case for
- Low prices for a big city
Zaragoza asks a fraction of Madrid's and Barcelona's prices.
- Between Madrid and Barcelona
Both are about an hour and a half away by high-speed train.
- Mountains nearby
The Pyrenees offer skiing, hiking and mountain villages within a few hours.
- Lots of sun
Dry, sunny weather for most of the year.
- Good public transport
Zaragoza has a tram and a dense bus network.
The case against
- Hot summers, cold winters
A continental climate with big differences between the seasons.
- The cierzo wind
A strong, cold wind blows often, especially in winter.
- No sea
The nearest beaches are about two and a half hours away by car.
- Few flights
Zaragoza airport has few passenger routes; most people fly from Madrid or Barcelona.
- Few international buyers
Fewer services in other languages than on the coasts.
Questions buyers ask
- What taxes do I pay when buying?
- On a resale home, 8% transfer tax, with a higher rate on more expensive homes. Lower rates apply to some young buyers and large families. New-build homes pay VAT instead of transfer tax. Ask a tax adviser about your situation.
- How do I get there?
- High-speed trains connect Zaragoza with Madrid and Barcelona in about an hour and a half. Zaragoza airport has few passenger flights.
- What is the climate like?
- Dry and continental: hot summers, cold winters and a strong local wind, the cierzo.
- How far are the Pyrenees?
- The ski resorts and mountain villages of the Aragonese Pyrenees are about two hours north of Zaragoza by car.
- Is Zaragoza cheaper than Madrid and Barcelona?
- Yes, by far. Zaragoza asks around a third of Madrid's prices per square metre.
- Is there a beach nearby?
- No. The nearest beaches, on the Costa Dorada, are about two and a half hours away by car.