Although the vast majority of us have vacations in summer, the truth is that many people usually travel in winter, either during weekends or with short breaks. You don't have to go far, as here we have a few great places to visit during the winter season. So we are going to talk about 10 Spanish cities to visit in winter.
We may fall short, and there are surely many other places to enjoy the Spanish geography in winter season, but with these 10 cities we will already have travel inspiration for a season. They are undoubtedly destinations to consider with an interesting offer.
Santiago de Compostela
If we have to visit a place in winter, it is the one where they say that rain is art. You will not know what they are talking about until you have entered the old town with stone streets and buildings that have seen the rain fall for centuries. It is certainly a charming place, which is as beautiful on a sunny day as a gray one when it does not stop raining. Of course, we must bundle up well, because here the cold creeps into the bones, surely the people of Santiago can explain it to you. On the other hand, Santiago de Compostela has many places that are worth seeing. The cathedral is the main one, with the botafumeiros, the baroque façade and the Romanesque floor plan, in addition to the figure of the apostle. But we can also enjoy places like the Plaza de la Quintana, the City of Culture or the Alameda Park. And if we want to complicate it a bit, we can get there by doing the Camino de Santiago, although this is recommended in spring.
Grenada
The good thing about visiting Granada is that we have a bit of everything. In winter we will have an acceptable time if we want to visit the city, to see the Alhambra, its most significant monument, but if we are one of those who adore winter sports, we will only have to get closer to Sierra Nevada to be able to ski or snowboard. This city is like a two for one, since we have a ski resort and monuments tourism, so we will find a trip adapted to everyone. You should not miss the Alhambra, for which it is better to book your ticket in advance, but you should also see the Generalife and the Cathedral. In Sierra Nevada we can also reserve the ski pass to enjoy the station for one or several days, depending on how much we are fans of winter sports.
Madrid
The capital is an ideal visit at any time, and in Madrid there is always something to do, be it summer or winter. We are not only going to visit the Puerta del Sol or the Royal PalaceInstead, we can enjoy the seasons in the Retiro Park or enjoy shopping on Gran Vía. We also have a great offer of musicals and events, so we will never get bored. Plan your trip and find out everything that happens that weekend or the time you go, because surely there will be something fun and interesting.
Las Palmas
Not everyone wants to enjoy the cold in all its splendor, and that is why many choose to stay in Spain but go to the hottest destinations, that is, to the Canary Islands. In Las Palmas we will find a beautiful city to visit, but also temperatures from 15 to 25 degrees in the middle of winter and a time in which surely we will not see rain, and this for a fairly reasonable price if we only want to make a getaway. That is, if we are from the north it will not cost us anything to put ourselves in a bikini on the beach in November or December. A way to escape the harsh reality of winter without having to spend the money to go to places like Cancun or Riviera Maya. We have paradise one step away. Don't miss Las Canteras beach, one of the most famous in Las Palmas.
Segovia
If we want to visit Segovia in winter, we must say in advance that we must bundle up well, since the inland and northern areas are the coldest. That said, this city has many things to enjoy even if the weather is not good. Seeing the great aqueduct of Roman construction while we take a walk through its old area is a classic that should not be missed, especially to see it beyond the typical sunny photos of always. We may also be interested in the Alcázar of Segovia, one of the most beautiful castles in all of Spain. The visit cannot pass without trying the suckling pig, for those who enjoy the gastronomy of the place, since it is the typical dish and it is prepared in the oven.