7-Day Spain Road Trip from Zaragoza traveling north to Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bilbao, and Pamplona

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Zaragoza. You’ll stay in Zaragoza for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Zaragoza has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Puerta del Carmen. This attraction is a city gate and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,734 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza, Restaurante La Senda. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 629 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza is Asador La Garnacha. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,721 customers.

Locals recommend Baobab Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,382 customers.

Zaragoza also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Zaragoza is Meli Del Tubo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,986 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Zaragoza is Rock & Blues Cafe. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,922 customers.

Locals also enjoy La Flor de Lis. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,460 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Spain!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Spain, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Zaragoza. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. You’ll stay in Vitoria-Gasteiz for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Zaragoza’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Zaragoza, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ancient Roman wall of Zaragoza. This much-appreciated city walls and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,671 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This co-cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 34,215 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Puente de Piedra to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Puente de Piedra is a bridge that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,689 visitors.

The lovely CaixaForum Zaragoza is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,566 visitors have left this cultural center average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 19,535 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Zaragoza has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Vitoria-Gasteiz offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular PerretxiCo. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 4,156 reviews.

The remarkable La mafia jatetxea is another top restaurant in Vitoria-Gasteiz we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,697 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Mano lenta jatetxea is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,842 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the fantastic El Toloño taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,240 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful El Portalón. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Sagartoki erretegia. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,472 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Spain!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Vitoria-Gasteiz and embark on a scenic drive to Bilbao, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Vitoria-Gasteiz and Portugalete before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Vitoria-Gasteiz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Puente de Santa María. This attraction is a bridge that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 699 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Burgos Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 28,435 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the stunning Mirador Del Castillo. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,666 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Burgos Province and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Portugalete has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Vizcaya Bridge. This attraction is a suspension bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,202 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Portugalete, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Bilbao. When you arrive in Bilbao you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Kafe Antzokia. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,751 customers.

Locals also recommend Gure Kabi jatetxea, another of the best restaurants in Bilbao. Gure Kabi jatetxea is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Mugi taberna. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit El Globo taberna to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bilbao, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,994 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Viña del Ensanche. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La Viña del Ensanche has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,499 customers.

Stromboli taberna is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,133 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Villaescusa has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Villaescusa by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Villaescusa. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Villaescusa, like the extraordinary Cabarceno Natural Park. This attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 45,839 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Villaescusa.

Your discovery of Villaescusa does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Villaescusa on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at La Barraca jatetxea, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Bilbao is the popular Zurima jatetxea. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Bilbao is Nura jatetxea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Mugi taberna is one of the best bars in the city of Bilbao for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

Arpiku is another of the most popular bars in the city of Bilbao. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 571 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Bilbao is Café Iruña. Café Iruña has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 11,699 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Bilbao!

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Bilbao and the city of Donostia / San Sebastián. You’ll stay in Pamplona for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Bilbao today is Guggenheim Museum. This excellent attraction is a museum building that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,815 visitors. Each year, Guggenheim Museum attracts over 530,967 local and international travelers.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Doña Casilda Iturrizar park, an outstanding park, in the city of Bilbao. Around 9,643 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Spain, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Spain. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Peine del Viento XV for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Donostia / San Sebastián. This popular attraction is a sculpture and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,281 visitors.

This outstanding natural feature has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,054 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Alderdi Eder Parkea in the city of Donostia / San Sebastián. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,442 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Pamplona.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona, Asador Olaverri. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,641 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Baserriberri as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona. Restaurant Baserriberri is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,064 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona is La Olla. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,672 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Pamplona, Bar Gaucho. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,129 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Iruñazarra. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,442 customers.

La Mandarra de La Ramos is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Pamplona. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,852 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain with a toast!

Day 6 of your road trip through Spain is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Pamplona and the city of Olite/Erriberri. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Pamplona is the amazing Plaza de Toros de Pamplona. This attraction is a bullring and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,402 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Castle Square. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,066 visitors.

Taconera is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Pamplona. This well-known attraction, a spectacular urban park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 5,567 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Pamplona is Citadel of Pamplona. This attraction is an amazing citadel and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,829 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Pamplona is another excellent way to spend your new day in Spain. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Spain’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Spain’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Spain’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Royal Palace of Olite in the city of Olite/Erriberri for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,713 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Zaragoza.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try El Fuelle, one of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,804 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurante La Rinconada de Lorenzo | Zaragoza as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza. Restaurante La Rinconada de Lorenzo | Zaragoza is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,936 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza is Casa Unai. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,457 customers.

After dinner, visit Mesón Martín, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Zaragoza. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,188 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Cervino. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,983 customers.

Alternatively, Restaurante Palomeque is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Zaragoza. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,397 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

Day 7 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Zaragoza before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Plaza de los Sitios is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Zaragoza. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,205 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Zaragoza and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Spain.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Zaragoza at Los Cabezudos before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,443 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Los Xarmientos. Parrilla Aragonesa. For your last chance at a meal in the city of Zaragoza. The Los Xarmientos. Parrilla Aragonesa. Restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurante Casa Lac. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Zaragoza. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!