You probably think that November is not the best period to visit Spain. This is the country of beaches, sun, sea and summer, isn't it? However, you should definitely rethink your opinion: this month is full of events and nice opportunities to discover Spanish lifestyle and traditions! Also, temperatures are often quite pleasant and warm, so you might be able to enjoy some beautiful sunny days that you have been missing since September.
Here is a list of the best tourist attractions and events taking place in Spain in November, to give you an idea of the best things to do and see during your trip.
1) Drink some Orujo at Cantabria’s festival
November is the month of Orujo! This typical liquor is similar to the Italian grappa and is the protagonist of a popular festival taking place in Potes, a small town near Santander, at the beginning of November. Musical events and traditional folklore are the soul of this local festival!
2) Enjoy the warm weather and events of Canary Islands
Yes, November might be a good period to visit islands such as Tenerife, Fuerteventura or Lanzarote! On November 29th and 30th, Puerto de La Cruz (Tenerife) hosts the amazing “San Andreas Festival”, that also corresponds to the opening of wine season. Chaos, music, drinks and parties is what distinguishes this crazy celebration including the so-called “Arrastre de los Cacharros” (meaning “dragging of pots and pans”) and the “Arrastre de las Tableras (meaning: “dragging the boards”).
3) Visit Madrid in occasion of film and music festivals
Madrid is a charming and vibrant capital city with plenty of things to do. Museums, monuments, nightlife events and good restaurants always guarantee a pleasant stay to their visitors… but why don’t you take the chance of visiting Madrid in occasion of the Madrid Jazz Festival, the LGBT Madrid Film Festival and the Madrid Dance Festivals? These events will surely make your holiday unforgettable!
4) Take part to Benidorm Annual Festival
Every year, one of Spain’s major tourist destinations turns into a lively, colourful and cheerful celebration in honour of the town’s patron Saints la Virgen del Sufragio’ and ‘San Jaime Apóstol’. This huge festival takes place on the second and third week of November and includes open-air theatres, concerts, music parades and many other events that entertain people of all ages. In Playa de Poniente area, there is also a wonderful float parade with fireworks that marks the end of the Festival and the beginning of another out-of-the-ordinary celebration called “Benidorm Facy Dress”.
5) Participate to the International Sherry Week
There is no better way to discover one of Andalucia’s major culinary traditions that taking part to the famous Sherry Festival! This takes place in Jerez and offers plenty of opportunities to taste the newest wines or to discover the beautiful territory where sherry is produced.
6) Discover Granada’s historical centre
After the hottest months, Granada turns into a charming destination for your holiday escape. Streets are less crowded, and you can relax enjoying its wonderful monuments, including the imposing Alhambra. Go on a city tour and admire the amazing cultural mix while tasting some excellent food specialties!
© Alice Pilastri
