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El Tubo neighbourhood, Zaragoza

Plaza de España, Zaragoza, Aragón

Description

El Tubo is Zaragoza's most famous and traditional tapas bars area. It is centred around Calle de los Estébanes (from Calle Dom Jaime to Plaza de Sas Santiago) and is deemed to be bordered by the following streets: El Coso, Alfonso I, Don Jaime I and Mendéz Núñez. Besides the bars and restaurants, architectural highlights include Calle Mártires and the ruins of Old Puerta Cinegia (belonging to the 3rd century Roman Wall).

Access & Transport

The neighbourhood is immediately to the north of Plaza España tram stop, a short walk from the various touristic sights located on the city's historical district.

Instructions & Recommendations

The area is best experienced in the evenings and until quite late, when the dining and drinking venues are in full swing.

Meta review

Considered a must experience part of the city for first time travellers, online reviews are mostly positive and note that there are venues for all budget ranges and that one should make a detour there even if intending to have dinner elsewhere. Many travellers comment that the area only does come alive in the evenings and that there are not only tapas bars / restaurants but also pubs and nightclubs.

Environmental & Social

No green spaces but no (or limited) incremental carbon footprint from tourists. The injection of economic activity balances the negative impact of nightlife and increased commercialization on the community

Conclusion

Unless you have an aversion for narrow alleys coming alive at night and tapas bar, El Tubo is part of the Zaragoza experience and should feature on the itinerary of any traveller to the city.

Key positive

Lively nightlife

Choice of F&B venues

Key negative

Busy and noisy at night

Suitability

Best suited for adults (considering alcohol will be on the menu for many) but kids can join. No accessibility restrictions.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 20m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningNo

Lunch timeNo

AfternoonNo

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightOk

Pricing
Free

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