Although in Spain it is more common to travel in summer, since that is when we can normally enjoy the longest vacation period, we do not have to stop traveling and enjoy free time in winter .
We recommend you go to the towns or cities that you usually visit in summer . Since, on many occasions, the atmosphere, the light, the gastronomy and, in general, the life of that place, the cold months have a special charm that is not seen during the hottest months.
Next, we give you 5 ideas of places where you can escape the cold months with your friends or family.
1. Aragon
Without a doubt, skiing and snowboarding is one of the star plans of winter . If you want to practice it, traveling to Huesca is the best option, due to all the ski resorts in this region : Formigal-Panticosa, Candanchú, Astún …
If, in addition, you want to be in contact with nature , you can consider the possibility of renting bungalows in Sabiñánigo. An area that is in the central area of Aragon and that is very close to the main ski resorts. In this way, you can go to several different ones during the days of the trip without wasting a lot of time on the way there and back .
2. Granada
If you can’t decide between hot or cold, your place is Granada . During the day you can enjoy the benefits of the sun and, at night, this city becomes one of the coldest places in Spain.
On the days that you prefer lower temperatures , you can go to enjoy the snow at the Sierra Nevada ski slope , one of the most famous in Spain for the amount of services it offers and the quality of its slopes.
On the other hand, on the days when you feel like higher temperatures , you can take the opportunity to enjoy the charm of the old town and the streets of Granada or, of course! Visit the Alhambra . If you’ve never seen its spectacularity before, this is a must-see!
3. Madrid
Madrid is one of the cities that change the most between summer and winter . Since the people of Madrid, despite the low temperatures that the capital reaches during the cold months, know how to make the most of it to continue enjoying the city in winter.
We can change the beer and the calamari sandwich on a terrace in the Plaza Mayor in summer, for the typical batons with hot chocolate by the cup at the San Ginés chocolate shop , one of the most famous in Madrid.
On the other hand, as in Aragon and Granada, in the capital we can also enjoy the snow in the Sierra de Madrid .
4. Cuenca
Visiting Cuenca in winter is almost mandatory! One of the best views of this charming city is from the bridge that connects the Parador and its famous Hanging Houses, when it is covered in snow.
On colder days, the typical Cuenca dish is porridge . If you’ve never tried them, you’ll love them! And they will warm you up with just the first bite.
5. Canary Islands
In Spain, the Canary Islands are by far the warmest place in winter thanks to their geographical location. And… not all of us like winter!
If you are in this group but still want to enjoy a trip with your friends or your family in winter, visiting the Canary Islands is the best option for you.
Still, don’t trust yourself! At night, temperatures drop to 16 degrees and you may need to pack a pair of long pants and a light jacket.
Surely, after your first trip in winter, you will want to repeat next year . In addition, you will find yourself surprised that, since it is not the high season, a week out will be much cheaper than in summer .
