{"id":5820,"date":"2021-07-20T06:35:23","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T06:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.designerjourneys.com?p=5820"},"modified":"2024-08-06T02:46:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T02:46:14","slug":"spain-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/spain-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain in December"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\r\n<p>Since December is synonymous with Christmas, you\u2019ll be thinking about how to make the most of the festive season abroad. Visiting Spain in December may not be the first option to spring to mind, but it\u2019s a fantastic choice offering both winter and sun as well as a festive spirit.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Christmas in Spain may not be a massive commercial holiday like in New York or London, but December is still an exciting month with fewer visitors than in summer! You can do it all in December: pack your sturdy snow boots for winter skiing <em>and <\/em>your best sunglasses to soak up the winter sun! Needless to say, December in Spain is a Christmas holiday like no other.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Read on to find out what makes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/spain-tours\"> travelling to Spain<\/a> in December so special.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Go\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5823 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5823\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105205\/daniel-llorente-XyYzysoRhrY-unsplash-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As most tourists flock to frosty, snow-clad countries for an authentic winter holiday, it gives you the opportunity for an all-rounded experience in Spain in December!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For one, there is no lack of Christmas spirit as bigger cities like Madrid and Barcelona are popular for Christmas markets, lights, and other fun seasonal activities.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Look to the mountains such as the snow-capped Spanish Pyrenees for exhilarating winter sports, including skiing and snowboarding. Or if you want to combine city hustle and winter wonderland, consider Vigo in the Galicia region, which generously covers its city centre with artificial snow.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Southern Spain promises winter sunshine and warmer weather for eager travellers craving an escape. Andalusia is the prime getaway destination, with small-town Torrox in Malaga boasting the best climate in Europe. Why not participate in their annual Migas (Breadcrumb) Festival whilst you\u2019re there!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Do \/ Best Places to Visit \/ Unique Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" class=\"wp-image-5824 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/769;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" class=\"wp-image-5824\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27105316\/light-window-glass-cathedral-lighting-stained-glass-863531-pxhere.com-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vigo<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Situated on Spain\u2019s northwest Atlantic coast, the underrated city of Vigo is a top December destination for festive cheer. The city is transformed into a magical place, with a Christmas village, Santa\u2019s House, an ice-skating rink, and even a Christmas train.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With over 10 million dazzling Christmas lights, Vigo competes with the best in the world for Christmas displays. Yet the Christmas spirit doesn\u2019t stop there. Fifty snow machines installed at the Christmas Market are responsible for making the city centre a winter wonderland. You can visit Vigo on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/6-day-galicia-and-way-of-st-james-1792019562\">6-Day Galicia and Santiago de Compostela tour<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Madrid\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With milder winter weather (an average of 6\u00b0C), and a festive climate, Madrid in December will not disappoint. There\u2019s plenty to do in the Spanish capital during this time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can buy unique decorations and toys at Plaza Major\u2019s sprawling Christmas market with over a hundred small red stalls. Or feast on legendary chocolate and churros from the historic Chocolater\u00eda San Gin\u00e9s. One thing not to be missed are the city\u2019s incredible Christmas lights that illuminate the city. Spot these special twinkling lights all over Madrid in December on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/5-day-madrid-city-break-1791997995\">5-day Madrid city tour<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Planning to Visit Spain in December?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designer Journeys&#8217; network of in-destination Local Designers will use their expert knowledge, local insight and travel planning skills to design your ultimate Spain experience. Begin designing your journey today!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Design Your Spain Trip&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/spain\/design\/1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Barcelona\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Barcelona is a vibrant and colourful place to be in December. Christmas brings markets to this coastal city and fewer tourists in contrast to the summer months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Like Madrid, Barcelona\u2019s streets are beautifully embellished with hundreds of lights in December. To be specific, Barcelona boasts around 100 kilometres of gleaming lights! Make sure to head to Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya for an impressive display. Our Local Designers in Spain will also make sure you see the best of Catalan Christmas on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/4-day-introduction-to-barcelona-1792004869\">Barcelona tour<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Barcelona also combines the festive season with humour, symbolised by the cheeky <a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/europe\/spain\/articles\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-catalan-caganer\/\">El Caganer<\/a> figurine; a man caught in the act of defecating, and the jolly <a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/europe\/spain\/articles\/who-is-caga-tio-and-why-do-kids-beat-him-up\/\">Caga Ti\u00f3<\/a>; the Christmas log that hypothetically defecates presents if children take better care of him. You\u2019ll most likely see a few of these ornaments in local shops and nativity exhibitions across the city.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Spanish Pyrenees<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Visiting the Spanish Pyrenees in December is the closest you\u2019ll get to a white Christmas in Spain. Although they\u2019re not as high as the Alps, with snow falling from December onwards, the mountain range is still a good destination for skiing and snowboarding, especially for beginners.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Prices are also lower in the Spanish Pyrenees during this time, in comparison to the Alps, and there are plenty of family-friendly resorts. If skiing and snowboarding aren\u2019t your thing, there are also opportunities for winter cycling, sledging, hiking, snowshoeing, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festivals \/ Special Events<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-image-5826 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-585x389.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-image-5826\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110640\/carnival-parade-tradition-party-celebration-costume-1593976-pxhere.com-1-585x389.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carnavalc\u00e1zar, the Carnival of Alc\u00e1zar de San Juan<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Over the Christmas period, the central Spanish city of Alc\u00e1zar de San Juan dazzles spectators with a flamboyant annual carnival &#8211;\u00a0 the only one celebrated in December in all of Spain!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The parade paints the town with vibrant colours, embodied by feathers, masks, costumes, and elaborate animal floats. You\u2019ll quickly forget about the chilly weather as you savour this summery ambience in Spain in December! Rainbow-coloured comparsas (groups of singers, dancers, and musicians) also take the streets, alongside dozens of cyclists in costumes, joyful parading children, and religious exhibitions such as the nativity scene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The carnival closes with the highly anticipated and fascinating tradition, the \u2018Burial of the Sardine,\u2019 a custom that signifies the end of a carnival in Spain. In Alc\u00e1zar de San Juan, a giant make-shift, sea-green sardine is cremated in the Plaza de Toros. This event is well worth the watch for an unforgettable Spanish holiday!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Torrox Migas Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Visiting Spain in December is your chance to experience Torrox\u2019s delicious local delicacy &#8211; migas &#8211; (deep-fried breadcrumbs). Held on the Sunday before Christmas, the festival has become a cherished gastronomic event in Spain, attracting over 40,000 visitors yearly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Upon the blow of a conch shell at 2 pm, local cooks satisfy the public with a hearty lunch composed of crumbly migas and fresh arriera salad (made with oranges, olives, cod, and onions), paired with locally-produced wine.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Several street performances, including folk singers and dancers, and a street market selling local produce, arts, and crafts, also accompany the festivities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Torrox, a gem in Costa del Sol, is a pretty white-washed town credited with having the best weather in Europe. So the Migas Festival is also the perfect excuse to visit this golden Spanish region.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D\u00eda De Los Santos Inocentes (Holy Innocents Day)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On December 28th, Spain erupts with jokes, laughter, and pranks. Similar to April Fools on April 1st, Holy Innocents Day in Spain is a day of mischief. Many Spanish cities and towns host celebrations, but they can be quite hard to find. Yet when you do, you\u2019re in for a truly authentic experience.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Ibi, locals celebrate the Els Enfarinats festival with a massive fight with hundreds of eggs, flour, and firecrackers. The Fiesta de Verdiales in Malaga witnesses groups of musicians compete on a mountain road between Malaga and Antequera. In the rural town of Setiles, a man dressed as a devil stalks the streets while children attempt to pull his tail. And in Jalence, \u2018fools\u2019 with painted faces and eccentric costumes crazily dance in the streets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re in Spain on December 28th, don\u2019t be surprised to find a paper cut-out or puppet pinned to your back &#8211; it\u2019s all part of the fun!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weather \/ Seasons<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-5827 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-5827\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/27110734\/raul-cacho-oses-wxem-o1RMWs-unsplash-1-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Although it may not be a complete winter wonderland, Spain offers ample winter sunshine and a festive spirit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Despite December being Spain\u2019s second coldest month of the year, following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/spain-in-january\/\">January<\/a>, it offers a milder winter than the rest of Europe. Northern Spain\u2019s temperatures are colder than southern Spain\u2019s, with highs of 14\u00b0C and more rainfall. Nights in this region also get particularly chilly. However, warm spells can still occur in December. To enjoy some winter sun on the northern coast, head to San Sebastian, which experiences a maximum temperature of 16\u00b0C.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When visiting southern Spain, leave your heavy winter coat behind. With an average temperature of 14\u00b0C throughout the southern region, all you\u2019ll need is a light jacket. Andalusia continues to be the warmest region in Spain in December, just like in November (link). In Malaga, temperatures can even reach as high as 20\u00b0C, perfect for those craving winter sun. However, the weather in the south can be unpredictable with chilly and windy days. And keep in mind, with sea temperatures averaging around 16\u00b0C, it\u2019ll be a frigid swim if you dare.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to Know Before You Go<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Most bars and restaurants close on the evening of December 24th.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>As Christmas is a national holiday in Spain, most shops are closed on the day.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Eat and drink like a local does in December with plenty of Iberian cured ham and bottles of Cava!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>December also marks the beginning of sea urchin (garotes) season in Spain &#8211; make sure to give this seasonal delicacy a try!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>On New Year\u2019s Eve, it\u2019s tradition to eat 12 grapes with each bell chime at midnight for good luck.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Spain in December gives you a unique insight into how Spanish people celebrate one of the world\u2019s biggest holidays. 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