Best places to stay in Spain in winter

Is Spain a good winter destination? Of course it is! In Spain we can find several warm places to enjoy a sunny winter season. Furthermore, we also have interesting cities whose leisure activities never stop. Here are some of the best places to visit in Spain in winter.

Warmest places in mainland Spain in winter

Southern Spain is the best option if you are looking for hot places in mainland Spain during winter. In most parts of Andalucía, weather in winter is mild and sunny, so you can enjoy the sea, the nature and the heritage of this part of Spain.

For a peaceful holiday sorrounded by large beaches and beautiful villages, we recommend you Cádiz. Another top coastal destination for winter in Spain is Marbella, one of the most exclusive places you can stay in.

Also in Southern Spain but inland, Granada is an amazing city with one of the most important cultural heritages in the country. Although climate can be a little colder than in the coast, it isn’t very harsh. Furthermore, in this province we find Sierra Nevada, where you can go skiing.

Spanish islands in winter

In the Canary Islands we find the hottest places in winter in Spain. As they are located 1.700 km south from mainland Spain, these islands have a different climate with far less difference between summer and winter.

Fuerteventura is the warmest place, but the rest of the islands, such as Gran Canarias o Tenerife, have also a similar climate. They are great destinations if you like sea and volcanic landscapes.

Other of the best places to visit in Spain in winter are the Balearic Islands. In Ibiza, for instance, the temperature in winter is between 8ºC and 15ºC, and we can find a similar temperature in Formentera and Menorca.

But the biggest advantage of staying in the Balearic Islands in winter is that, during this season, they are peaceful and calm destinations, perfect to have beaches all for yourself and touring the islands without hurry.

Best cities to visit in Spain in winter

In winter, activity in Spanish cities doesn’t stop. We have other options apart from southern cities such as Granada, Cádiz or Málaga. In Madrid, the capital city, winter is cold but dry and there are a lot of plans you can do in interior places. For example, in Madrid there are important art museums such as Prado Museum. Furthermore, during Christmas, the city is full of lights, markets and events.

On the other side, Barcelona and Valencia, in the Mediterranean coast, have a milder winter and are cities generally sunny. Apart from the cities themselves, they are surrounded by sea, nature and interesting places.

We hope this blog post helps you to discover the best places to stay in Spain in winter. As you can see, it’s a great country to run away from the extreme cold and enjoy a climate that can’t be found in other places.

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