Five places to visit in Spain in 2024
This year, you may want to take a quick trip to Barcelona, Malaga, or Valencia to enjoy the Mediterranean light and richness. Or maybe you'll plan a gastronomic tour of the Basque Country or a cycling trip through Mallorca.
Travelling by train is easy, and the high-speed network is constantly expanding, allowing you to travel comfortably between major cities in just a few hours. The last open section from Madrid to Asturias is a wonderful journey north through the different landscapes of Castile and Leon. In addition, this year it is worth visiting Jaén in Andalusia, which can be combined with Granada. If you are going to Seville, stop by Jerez for a night or two. This is stated in the material of yahoo.com.
In Spain, there are always new areas to discover and places that may not attract so many tourists but will surprise you and prove to be interesting.
Reus, Catalonia
EasyJet is launching a new route to Reus in southern Catalonia from Manchester in April, as well as resuming flights from Luton. Although the airport serves resorts along the Costa Dorada such as Salou and Cambrils, as well as the PortAventura World theme parks, it is only 15 minutes away from Tarragona, which is a great city for a weekend getaway with its Roman park.
Reus itself is not to be overlooked, especially if you are a fan of the Catalan Art Nouveau architecture that makes Barcelona so distinctive. Once you've enjoyed the exquisite facades, stop at a bar to try the vermouth that Reus is famous for. You can also rent a car and head inland to the Priorat, a mountainous area with honey villages, vineyards and olive groves.
Where to stay and when to go
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Tarragona, the H10 Imperial Tarragona has an outdoor pool. For a more rustic atmosphere, check out Priorat Aparthotel in Falset. It is a great base for hiking and visiting wineries and olive mills.
It is better to go on a trip in April-May to avoid the summer crowds. Of course, unless you want a full-fledged beach vacation. Grape harvesting takes place here in autumn.
Jaén, Andalusia
The 2024 Michelin Guide to Spain includes four restaurants with a star each within 100 metres in Jaén - Baga, Radis, Malac and Dama Juana - making it the latest gastronomic hotspot in Spain.
The splendor of Seville, Cordoba and Granada is undeniable. But this does not mean that the forgotten provinces have nothing interesting to offer. Portillo would be amazed by the Renaissance architecture in Jaén, Baeza and Ubeda, while Martin would love to drive through undulating landscapes covered with carpets of olive groves.
Where to stay and when to go
Parador de Jaén has a spectacular location on top of a hill overlooking the city.
It can be quite cold in winter and too hot in summer, so spring and autumn are the best times of year to visit. The nearest airports are Granada and Malaga.
Oviedo, Asturias
High-speed trains are finally racing between Madrid and Asturias on Spain's northern coast after two decades of digging tunnels in the mountains. The journey to Oviedo, the capital of the region, has been cut to about three and a half hours and will be reduced to less than three hours once the new trains are operational.
You can go to Asturias for its spectacular unspoiled beaches, hiking, Romanesque churches, brown bears roaming the mountains, or just cheese. This is one of the best regions in Spain for food, and the elegant city of Oviedo has been named Spain's gastronomic capital for 2024, so you can expect a variety of foodie events throughout the year.
Where to stay and when to go
The stylish Soho Boutique Oviedo.
You are likely to see more rain in this part of Spain. That's why the countryside is so lush and green. Many Spaniards choose to vacation there because it is pleasantly warm in summer, not hot. Vueling flies to Oviedo from Gatwick.
La Gomera, Canary Islands
Although the Canary Islands are known as a winter sun destination, they are actually a great choice all year round for walking, cycling and stargazing. Pura Aventura has just added a guided walking vacation to the little-known island of La Gomera, where lush forests, spectacular gorges, banana plantations and hillsides covered with mango, papaya and orange trees make you feel like you've travelled to the other side of the world. Staying in typical hotels and guesthouses, tasting Canarian cuisine and interacting with local experts, you will truly immerse yourself in the island's life.
Where to stay and when to go
Accommodation options at Pura Aventura include La Gomera Parador, which has a pool with views of the ocean and Tenerife.
June, July and August can be too hot for walking. The most comfortable are the winter months, especially from November to April.
Jerez, Andalusia
Jerez is probably the best place in Spain to experience flamenco. In this elegant city between Seville and the beaches of the Costa de la Luz, singing, dancing, and guitar playing - both spontaneous and planned - are frequent in the chain of sherry bars known as tabancos throughout the city.
The Flamenco Museum in Andalusia, scheduled to open in the first half of 2024, will help you get to know the culture by describing the history of this art form that can be confusing to the uninitiated. Jerez Festival runs from February 23 to March 9.
Where to stay and when to go
Hotel Bodega Tio Pepe has smart rooms and a rooftop pool.
Avoid the summer months, when Jerez is uncomfortably hot and not much happens. Ryanair flies from London Stansted to Jerez from April to October. The train from Seville takes an hour.
