Don’t know the best cities to go in Spain in February? We’ve compiled a list of several ideas based on different interests and activities you may like: romantic light shows in Barcelona, a colorful carnival on the islands, and a less touristy city by the Mediterranean.
Barcelona
Llum BCN
In February, Barcelona hosts Llum BCN. It’s a three-day light arts festival with over 30 installations and shows. By day, you can do a tapas crawl in the city, and by night you can enjoy as many light shows as you want. The festival usually takes place from 5 to 7 February.
Saint Valentine’s Day
Later in the month, you can celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day in Barcelona. The city is very romantic because of its beautiful architecture, especially the Sagrada Família. So you can spend a couple of days sightseeing and enjoying the local food. Barcelona has plenty of restaurants to choose from!
Temperatures: 15 – 24 degrees celsius / 59 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit
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Spain’s most famous carnival takes up the whole month of February, and it takes place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This place is already famous for good weather all year round, but being in the middle of a carnival makes the trip even more worth it!
Better to go toward the end of the month because the main street events take place between 19 and 28 February.
Temperatures: 15 – 27 degrees celsius / 59 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit
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Cartagena
Not a lot of tourists have heard of Cartagena, Spain – which makes it an even more interesting destination! The city has beautiful architecture and mild weather in the winter. And if you are passionate about history, you’ll be happy to know that there is a Roman theater here, built at the end of the first century BC.
Temperatures: 17 – 25 degrees celsius / 63 – 77 degrees Fahrenheit
Spain in January
The Mediterranean Coast is a great option to visit Spain in January. There are fewer chances of rain compared to most of the country, and you can enjoy the sun near a beautiful beach.
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