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Daroca, Aragon

Provincia de Zaragoza · Aragon · Spain · 2,185 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 · Wikimedia Commons

Daroca is a village in Provincia de Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, home to around 2,185 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Anento and Basilica of St. Mary of the Sacred Corporals. The nearest airport is Zaragoza (ZAZ), about 1 h 1 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Anento, Basilica of St. Mary of the Sacred Corporals and Convento de San Valentín.
  • Best weather from May: daytime highs between 22°C and 22°C with little rain.
  • Easy to reach: Zaragoza (ZAZ) is 43 miles away with direct flights from the UK.

Top sights in Daroca

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Anento1beautiful village

    Anento

    5 miles from the centre · Photo

    municipality of Spain

  • Basilica of St. Mary of the Sacred Corporals2basilica

    Basilica of St. Mary of the Sacred Corporals

    In the centre · Photo

    church in Daroca, Spain

  • Convento de San Valentín3monastery

    Convento de San Valentín

    6 miles from the centre · Photo

  • Castle of Santed4castle

    Castle of Santed

    8 miles from the centre · Photo

  • Castillo de Langa5castle

    Castillo de Langa

    7 miles from the centre · Photo

  • Castle of Berrueco6castle

    Castle of Berrueco

    9 miles from the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Berrueco, Spain

  • Castle of Villafeliche7castle

    Castle of Villafeliche

    7 miles from the centre · Photo

    castle in the Zaragozana town of Villafeliche, Spain

  • Castillo de Báguena8castle

    Castillo de Báguena

    6 miles from the centre · Photo

  • La Morica Encantada9castle

    La Morica Encantada

    In the centre · Photo

    castle in Daroca, Spain

  • Castillo de Anento10castle

    Castillo de Anento

    5 miles from the centre · Photo

  • Castle of Retascon11castle

    Castle of Retascon

    3 miles from the centre · Photo

    remains of medieval castle in Retascón, Spain

  • Castillo de Romanos12castle

    Castillo de Romanos

    7 miles from the centre · Photo

    castle in Romanos, Spain

Tours & tickets in Daroca

See which tours and tickets are available near Daroca.

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Where to stay in Daroca

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Daroca are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Daroca and the villages around it is a hire car from Zaragoza (ZAZ), about 1 h 1 min away.

Best time to visit Daroca

May: daytime highs between 22°C and 22°C with little rain.

  1. 10°CJan40 mm
  2. 13°CFeb24 mm
  3. 17°CMar33 mm
  4. 21°CApr23 mm
  5. 22°CMay42 mm
  6. 27°CJun72 mm
  7. 34°CJul7 mm
  8. 33°CAug16 mm
  9. 25°CSept92 mm
  10. 21°COct61 mm
  11. 16°CNov25 mm
  12. 11°CDec24 mm

Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.

Full monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSun
Jan10°C1°C40 mm7 h
Feb13°C0°C24 mm8 h
Mar17°C4°C33 mm10 h
Apr21°C6°C23 mm12 h
May22°C8°C42 mm13 h
Jun27°C13°C72 mm12 h
Jul34°C17°C7 mm14 h
Aug33°C17°C16 mm13 h
Sept25°C12°C92 mm11 h
Oct21°C10°C61 mm8 h
Nov16°C5°C25 mm8 h
Dec11°C1°C24 mm7 h

Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Zaragoza (ZAZ)43 miles, about 1 h 1 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Madrid (MAD)121 miles, about 2 h 51 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Valencia (VLC)122 miles, about 2 h 54 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 13 min without stops.

Daroca is good for

Around Daroca

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Daroca worth visiting?

Yes. Daroca is known for Anento, Basilica of St. Mary of the Sacred Corporals and Convento de San Valentín. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

When is the best time to visit Daroca?

May, with daytime highs between 22°C and 22°C with little rain.

How do I get to Daroca from the UK?

Fly to Zaragoza (ZAZ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 1 min by road. Madrid (MAD) is an alternative, 121 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 13 min.

What is near Daroca?

Cetina (31 miles), Calatayud (20 miles), Ariza (36 miles) and Nuévalos (21 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Daroca?

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