Although it seems difficult to believe, not everything is sun, suffocating heat and red-hot thermometers in our country: there are some isolated spots where the climate remains pleasant and cool even in the summer season . If you are looking to escape the high temperatures without leaving the peninsula, here we show you the ten places in Spain where to find cold in summer.
The best places in Spain to find cold in summer
Greeks (Teruel)
This town in the Sierra de Albarracín located 1600 meters above sea level cannot be missing from any list of places in Spain where to find cold in summer: not in vain, it is considered the coldest town in our country , since even in During the summer months it is not uncommon for the thermometer to drop to 0ºC.
Bellver de Cerdanya (Lleida)
Bellver is one of the municipalities that is within the conglomeration of towns, farmhouses and villages of La Cerdanya, very close to the stations of some of the ski resorts of the Catalan Pyrenees (La Masella and La Molina). At 1600 meters of altitude, it has an average temperature of 18.8ºC in the summer , and it houses a tiny and almost uninhabited town (it has only three inhabitants) that is considered one of the places in Spain where find cold in summer most notable: Talltendre.
Salent de Gállego (Huesca)
In the Aragonese Pyrenees we also find places where the average temperature is clearly lower than that of the rest of Spain in the summer months. One of the best examples is Sallent de Gállego, which not only occupies a deserved position among the places in Spain where to find cold in summer thanks to its 14.3ºC average temperature in summer, but is also considered one of the the most beautiful towns in our country.
Located at 1350 meters above sea level and located on the banks of the Lanuza reservoir, it is the gateway to the Natural Monument of the Pyrenean Glaciers, and has a Gothic church from the early 16th century that includes a Plateresque altarpiece and the image of the Virgin of the Snows.
Isaba (Navarra)
In Isaba, the most populated municipality in the Roncal Valley, the average temperature in summer is 17.5ºC . This small town surrounded by mountains whose natural landscapes seem out of a story is located next to the waters of the Esca river. With its cobbled and narrow streets, its stately wooden farmhouses and the possibility of discovering the history of the place through buildings such as the church of San Cipriano, the Uturrotx fountain or the House of Memory, Isaba is an interesting destination in the that not only will you not be hot, but you will not get bored.
Ezcaray (La Rioja)
Just 20 minutes from the Valdezcaray ski resort, in La Rioja, is another of the places in Spain where it is cold in summer: Ezcaray, where the average summer temperature is about 14ºC . Famous for its acclaimed Jazz Festival , which takes place in July, and for having one of the most picturesque and best-preserved urban centers in Spain, Ezcaray is the perfect destination for those who want to escape the heat without giving up culture.
Zumaia (Basque Country)
Going up a little further north, already in the heart of the Basque Country, we arrive at Zumaia, a picturesque town on the Gipuzkoan coast surrounded by green mountains that make you feel that you are in Ireland. But we soon found out that it was not: the surfers on the beach of Itzurun and the wide gastronomic offer of pintxos in any bar in town bring us back to reality. In Zumaia, temperatures in summer range between 16º and 24ºC on average , which makes this municipality another of the places in Spain where you can find cold in summer. If you decide to take refuge from the calir there, don’t forget to visit the hermitage of San Telmo, famous for having appeared in the wedding scene in the film Eight Basque surnames.
Puebla de Lillo (Leon)
La Puebla de Lillo is another of those places in Spain where finding cold in summer is not a complicated task. In the middle of the mountain pass between Leon and Asturias, this town of medieval origin has an average temperature of 12.5ºC during the summer months, perfect for taking one of the many mountain routes that it offers after its incorporation into the Natural Reserve of Los Picos de Europa, or to visit the glacial lakes in the area.
Cíes Islands (Galicia)
It is clear that the north is where you can find most of the places in Spain where you can find cold in summer. But, contrary to what it may seem, it is not necessary to flee to the mountains: in Galicia we find the Atlantic Islands National Park (formed by the islands of Sávora, Sons and Cíes), where the average temperature is around 13 and 15ºC throughout the year . In summer, because of the sun, the thermometers rise a little higher during the day, but even so it is very easy to cool off: Rodas beach (in the Cíes Islands) is famous for having the coldest waters in the country, which does not rise above 15ºC in the middle of August. A good dip, and heat sorted out.
Sierra de Guadarrama (Madrid)
As we descend towards the south through the plateau, it becomes more difficult to find places to take refuge from the cold, but not impossible: Madrid’s Sierra de Guadarrama is the small oasis of freshness that the heated inhabitants of the capital have. At eight kilometers from the ski resort and at an altitude of 1,214 meters, Cercedilla is the coolest town in the area: the average temperature in this area in summer is 15º , practically half that of the center of Madrid.
Sierra de Cazorla (Jaén)
Finding cool places in Andalusia during the summer is practically an impossible mission, since the average in most of the autonomous community is around 40ºC (sometimes in the shade). Therefore, it is surprising to find a small paradise like the Sierra de Cazorla, in Jaén, an area with a temperate microclimate whose average temperature during the summer remains at 21º . In addition to freshness, Cazorla offers a multitude of adventure and mountain activities, making it the perfect destination to spend your summer holidays.
