Winter Sun in Spain
When the rest of Spain is cold and grey, these six places are where the sun still is. The Canaries for guaranteed warmth; the Costa de la Luz and the Andalusian coast for bright-but-brisk Atlantic walks.
- Cities & Villages6
- Sights & Nature2
Andalusia · Canary Islands
Warm-weather escapes for December–March
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- Overnight2
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- Recommended1
- Island Spain · 4 shared places
- Spain for Hikers · 1 shared place
- High-Speed Spain: Cities the AVE Reaches · 1 shared place
The Canaries are the only true winter-hot option; Andalusia's coast is mild and bright but bring a jacket at night.
8 places
Cádiz
An ancient, seafaring city rich in history, sherry culture, and authentic Atlantic charm
Tarifa
A bohemian kitesurfing paradise where the Atlantic and Mediterranean collide
Málaga
An underrated coastal hub with a thriving art scene and a highly walkable historic center
Lanzarote
An otherworldly volcanic landscape shaped by art and architecture, from lava fields to vineyard pits
Tenerife
A diverse island dominated by Mount Teide, offering everything from volcanic hiking to winter sun
Teide National Park
Spain's highest peak surrounded by a dramatic, otherworldly volcanic crater landscape
Maspalomas Dunes
A Sahara-like dune field spilling onto a golden beach, the most distinctive natural landscape in the Canaries.
Gran Canaria
A diverse island miniature of ecosystems ranging from dramatic sand dunes to lush green valleys and rugged mountain peaks
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