If you want to go to Spain in December, there are plenty of options to choose from, whether you’re looking for Christmas Markets, fabulous Ski slopes, or relaxing spa resorts.
Madrid
Madrid is the perfect destination if you want to feel the Christmas spirit in Spain. Not only does it have a huge Christmas market with 100 booths in Plaza Mayor, but the whole city center is decorated with lights in different shapes. You can go to Restaurant La Casa del Abuelo and warm up with some Gambas al ajillo (Garlic Shrimp).
Best Christmas Markets in Spain
There are many Christmas markets in Spain, so it’s hard to choose once you’re planning your vacation. Here are some of the best options, considering how easy it is to reach the market, its historic background, and its decoration.
Read moreSki in the Val d’Aran
Change the Alps for the Pyrenees and plan your skiing trip in Val d’Aran – named by National Geographic the Catalan Switzerland. You can enjoy the slopes of Baqueira-Beret and eat at restaurants in Vielha or Bossòst. Since the area is home to the famous Caviar Nacarii, you can go and try it at the Restaurant Eth Bistro Gastro Espai.
Val d’Aran also has many beautiful villages you can visit during your vacation: Salardú, Unha, Bagergue, Arties, Bossòst – to name a few.
Book a hotel in Baqueira-Beret
Relax at a Spa in Huesca
One of the most impressive spas in Spain is in Huesca – a picturesque area with high mountains and lots of greenery. The place is called Balneario de Panticosa, and it has two hotels, many thermal water pools, and several treatments – including massages.
