While visiting Asian or South American countries may sound like a dream come true, visiting Spain, especially in winter, is a heavenly experience. The sublime temperatures make the scenery simply impresionante(stunning).
And the good thing about visiting Spain in winter is the smaller crowd, festive lighting, and a magical ambiance that engulfs you throughout your journey. But before you travel, make sure to have everything sorted: from hotel bookings to tour guides.
In case you want to explore on your own, you’d need to have local internet access or satellite internet to get you through the places without getting lost. But, you know what they say, A veces perderse no es una perdida de tiempo (Sometimes, getting lost is not a waste of time). So, without further ado, let’s check out the top 5 places to visit in Spain during winter:
- Segovia
If you want to cherish snow while passing through the streets of Spain, then Segovia is the perfect place to begin with. And when you’re in Segovia, you need to visit The Aqueduct of Segovia to witness its stunning state of conservation.
Apart from this, you can even book one-day tours that will take you to various places, including the Jewish Quarter along Calle Cervantes, the avenue of Paseo del Salón, the church of San Martin, and Casa de los Picos house.
If you’re visiting in January or near February, then you can surely enjoy the festival of Saint Agatha as well as other traditional festivals.
- Madrid
One of the many famous destinations visited by millions every year, Madrid holds great attraction for tourists. During winters, especially near Christmas, the streets are covered with lighting and décor that are a marvel in themselves.
In addition, you can also go ice-skating set up at various places, such as Plaza de España. Next, you can visit Plaza Mayer markets for shopping or leisure. And how can you not go to the Puerta del Sol square, one of the many important places and surely the one to be at during New Year’s Eve?
Having hot chocolate with a bowl of churros, strolling in the streets of Madrid, you can have the time of your life and you know it.
- Granada
From exploring Christmas markets in Alhambra to enjoying the ambiance of the Moorish quarter of Albaicín, Granada has a lot to offer that you can’t miss out. During winters, you get served with the famous Sant Antón stew, a tender meat delight with juicy richness that just warms your soul.
As for the scenery, you can visit various spots, such as the San Nicolás natural viewing point, skiing in the Sierra Nevada, Motril beach visits (the water’s too cold but the sunsets are worth it), and several other spots.
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
With the perfect ambiance for winter, Santa Cruz de Tenerife should be on your bucket list for traveling. Ice skating, Christmas markets, Three Kings Parade, Christmas concerts, and more; this place has a lot to offer!
The amazing thing is that the temperature remains warm even during the winter. It makes it easier to visit various famous landmarks, including Mount Teide for stargazing, the Teide National Park Excursion, La Laguna Cathedral, Cesar Manrique Maritime Park, the Castle of St. John the Baptist, and many more.
And how can you miss Mojo, goat cheese, Conejo al salmorejo (rabbit stew), Fish and Sancocho Canaria, and several other mesmerizing foods? It’s a great place to visit in winter and will surely be worth your trip.
- Bilbao
While the place isn’t as alluring in the summer as the rest of the attractions, it’s surely one of the best ones for visiting Spain in winter. The secret? The blend of traditional and modern architecture is no less than a lottery ticket for art lovers.
The famous Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, San Anton Eliza, Parque Dona Casilda Iturrizar, Mount Artxanda, and the list goes on. It surely requires more than a day just to visit these beautiful landmarks and to mesmerize oneself with their beauty.
After a long day, you can replenish your energy with its famous servings, including the Bacalao al Pil Pil, a cod-based dish made with garlic and olive oil that is just heavenly in every bite. You can try the Vina Bar’s famous Basque Cheesecake which is truly crafted with love!
Spain is as stunning as it gets with its amazing architecture, food, and year-long festivals. But the places we’ve mentioned above are surely the gems of the crown, especially if you plan on visiting them in winter. Just make sure you have ample space on your schedule to enjoy the beauties and luxuries of every place to replenish your soul, tired long travels. As it’s rightfully said: Viajar es la única cosa que pagas y te hace más rico (Travelling is the only thing that you pay for that makes you richer).
