10 Beautiful Towns In Spain That You Must Visit
Spain is a country of wonderful towns, traditions, folklore, festivals … These towns, some lost in the middle of nowhere or with hardly any inhabitants in winter, sometimes surprise with their beauty and charm. Today we take a short tour, stopping in beautiful towns that deserve a visit.
1. Albarracín, Teruel
This is one of those towns that it is impossible not to fall in love with. So beautiful, that it has been a National Monument for decades. A town with medieval airs with essential stops such as the cathedral or the city walls. But it is worth walking slowly through the steep old town, where many more surprises await us.
2. Cudillero, Asturias
About 50 kilometers from Gijón is Cudillero, a small town that perfectly keeps its seafaring essence. Its steep streets and colored houses are characteristic, which seem to want to embrace the Cantabrian Sea. If there is a beautiful town that appears in all the lists, this is it.
3. Santillana de Mar, Cantabria
This Cantabrian town has many reasons why it should be included in this list of beautiful towns. Its houses and palaces from the 18th century, its Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana and its wonderful historical heritage stand out. But, in addition, it hides a real treasure: the Altamira caves.
4. La Alberca, Salamanca
This is the most beautiful town in the province of Salamanca and, how could it be otherwise, also one of the most beautiful in Spain. It is surrounded by a wonderful environment (in the Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Natural Park). But it stands out, above all, its curious urban fabric, with houses adorned with beautiful balconies.
5. Trujillo, Cáceres
About 45 kilometers from Cáceres is Trujillo. Perhaps this is one of the largest towns on this list. Many elements make it be included in the lists of beautiful towns in Spain. We can mention its history or its beautiful square. Without forgetting, of course, monuments such as its citadel or its churches.
6. Cadaqués, Girona
In the heart of the Costa Brava, and more specifically in the Alto Ampurdá, is Cadaqués. This is one of the towns that receives the most tourists in the area. And it is not for less, since its white houses overlooking the sea make everyone who contemplates them fall in love. Not to mention the walk to the Nans Lighthouse and its special streets.
7. Frigiliana, Malaga
One of the towns that best preserves the Arab essence and heritage is Frigiliana. It is in the Axarquia region, in Malaga. Part of that legacy are its steep and narrow streets, its white houses due to the whitewash on its walls or the stairs that run through what is known as Barribarto.
8. Combarro, Pontevedra
Just 7 kilometers from the city of Pontevedra we find a picture that could be taken from a painting or a postcard. In Combarro, its magnificent collection of granaries stands out, barns that are separated by pillars from the ground. There are more than 30 and many can be seen lined up off the coast.
9. Morella, Castellón
The place where Morella is located is not the result of chance. That is seen by anyone from the first moment they set foot in this beautiful town. The main attraction of this place is the military fortification, built using natural stone that allows it to enjoy a privileged position.
10. Beautiful towns in Spain: Mojácar, Almería
This town is perched on a hill, so its beautiful and famous white houses can be seen from far away. It is a small, curious and special labyrinth of alleys that is worth visiting and knowing.
In addition, the town marks with special magic on August 8, better known as the Night of the Candles. That day everything goes out and the town is only illuminated with small candles and torches.
These are just some of the thousands of beautiful towns that dot the Spanish geography. And, in that sense, the list could be endless: Fornalutx, Chinchón, Olite, Sos del Rey Católico, Ujué, Hita, Aínsa …
