Is Northern Spain worth it?

Not only is Northern Spain criminally underrated, it's also one of the best places to make content - lost villages, American-Spanish history, world class gastronomy, and Spain's most impressive landscapes. Anytime I go up there I can't help but make videos.



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Northern Spain is a place filled with nuance, and you need time to appreciate it and really get a feel for the culture, style of life, and regional flavor. Of course, even with only a few days, you can still visit some outstanding areas and get a taste for the region.

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Summertime is the perfect time in Northern Spain, except for the big crowds in a few premiere cities and destinations. To avoid the crowds but still have mostly good weather, both spring and autumn are good options. As for winter, if you don't love rain and wind, I'd suggest you choose somewhere else to go.

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The top 8 places to visit in Spain
  1. Madrid. Best city for visiting world-class art museums. ...
  2. Barcelona. Best for modernist architecture. ...
  3. San Sebastián. Best city for gourmet experiences. ...
  4. Balearic islands. Best for beaches and sapphire-colored waters. ...
  5. Seville. ...
  6. Toledo. ...
  7. Granada. ...
  8. Santiago de Compostela.


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It depends on the price: Northern Spain is not very touristic yet so prices, though high, are not so high (always comparing the same category hotels). For food and going out both southern and northern Spain are quite cheap.

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Andalusia is one of the most beautiful regions of Spain, and not just because of its unique culture. This very southern part of Iberian Peninsula can also be proud of its diverse and spectacular countryside and nature.

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If experiencing new cultures is one of your reasons for traveling, then you're in luck, as you'll find quite a few of those here. The North of Spain also has a reputation for being home to some of the wildest, greenest, and least known landscapes in the entire Iberian Peninsula.

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According to the many thousands of British retirees who did it, the lifestyle and safety in Spain much higher than in the UK. The health level in Spain is recognized as the best in the world (Bloomberg Global Health Index, 2019) and the affordable price of spacious housing and comfortable apartments is a big advantage.

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In between nine and 12 days, you can immerse yourself in multiple regions of Spain plus even visit Portugal if you choose. Consider combining the aforementioned excursion to Galicia with a road trip to Basque Country.

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Twelve days in Spain is enough time to discover both the highlights and lesser-known treasures of Spain. A trip to Madrid, Barcelona, and Andalucia is a classic way to discover Spain's vibrant cities and scenic villages.

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Top 8 Cheap Places in Spain for Students
  • Marbella, Costa del Sol. Located in the south of Spain, Costa del Sol or “Coast of the Sun” is one of the most beautiful regions Spain has to offer. ...
  • Ayamonte, Costa de la Luz. ...
  • Cantabria. ...
  • Tamariu, Costa Brava. ...
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. ...
  • Palma de Mallorca. ...
  • Barcelona. ...
  • Madrid.


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Some of the most beautiful villages in Spain (I)
  • Lierganes, Cantabria. ...
  • Almagro in Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha © Mehdi 33300. ...
  • Frías in Burgos, Castile and Leon. ...
  • Chinchón, Madrid © Avillfoto. ...
  • Ujué, Navarre. ...
  • Peñíscola in Castellon, in the region of Valencia. ...
  • Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe in Cáceres, Extremadura.


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Altea, The Santorini of Spain- A Captivating Gem of White-Washed Beauty. Altea is one of my favorite places in Spain, it reminds me of Greece so much. It is a small village located north of Alicante and Benidorm. Altea is a special place, as my dad's side of the family grew up here and they spent many summers here.

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In One Week in Spain
  • Days 1 & 2: Madrid ???
  • Day 3: Day Trip to Toledo.
  • Day 4: Side Trip to Segovia.
  • Days 3 & 4: Barcelona ??? An early train takes you to Barcelona, the capital of Catalan culture. ...
  • Day 5: Side Trip to El Escorial.
  • Day 5: Granada ???
  • Day 6: South to Córdoba.
  • Day 7: Seville, Capital of Andalusia.


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March-May and September-October are the best times of year for this trip; Spain's interior and Morocco's low lying cities bake to a crisp from mid June to mid September, and while the Moors and Andalucians really know their stuff when it comes to cooling architecture, sightseeing is not fun in 40°C heat.

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What is the weather like in Northern Spain? Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country predominantly have a maritime climate, characterized by warm summers and mild winters. Cloudy days, fog, and rainfall are quite frequent in this climatic region of Spain.

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