If you have already seen enough snow and winter mud this year, you can celebrate the New Year in a much warmer climate.
Although winter holidays are traditionally associated with snow and frost, in fact, there is a great alternative for a New Year’s holiday – warm coastal resorts in Spain. Traveloffpath magazine named 4 Spanish cities where you can have a great holiday this winter season.
Estepona
The picturesque town is located in the southern region of the Costa del Sol, that is, the “Sunny Coast” of Spain. Estepona has only about 77,000 inhabitants, which makes it much quieter than Malaga or Marbella.
There is a picturesque Old Town with a flower-decorated Plaza de las Flores, sandy beaches and many cozy restaurants. There you will find delicious tapas, aromatic Mediterranean salads and freshly caught Andalusian pescadoes.Video of the dayPlay Video
If you choose a budget hotel, you will spend between $ 57 and $ 118 per night.
Algeciras
Not far from Estepona, just a 35-minute drive to the southwest, lies the town of Algeciras, also bathed in the warm winter sun. Many tourists choose this town for an intermediate stop on the way to Malaga.
Located at the southernmost point of Europe, directly opposite Africa, this city has an expressive subtropical climate with minimal precipitation in the off-season, plenty of sunlight and temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius in winter.
It’s not warm enough for swimming, but it’s perfect for sunbathing and sightseeing: the city’s main attractions include the white sandy Getares Beach, the minimalist baroque Church of Our Lady of the Palm, the Plaza Alta, surrounded by lively cafes, and the lush Maria Cristina Park dotted with fountains.Advertisement
A night in a budget hotel in Algeciras this season will cost from $ 47 to $ 61.
Almeria
If you’re most interested in ancient heritage, head to cozy Almeria in southeastern Spain, a fortified Mediterranean port filled with medieval monuments dominated by the Alcazaba, an impressive fortress perched on top of a rocky hill.
In the center of the city is the Cathedral of Almeria, perhaps one of the most beautiful in Spain with its high arches and ribbed Gothic ceiling, and its winding streets and magnificent squares surrounded by elegant buildings are just ready-made scenery for selfies.
The best budget hotels in Almeria this season will cost you $ 36 – $ 54 per night.
La Manga
Stretching out into the turquoise Mediterranean Sea for a whopping 20 km, La Manga is a natural seaside spit filled with condos and hotels along golden sandy beaches on either side.
Water sports such as windsurfing are available here all year round, not to mention sunbathing. You can also explore the nearby Calblanque Regional Park, dotted with sand dunes and salt marshes, and cycle along the La Manga waterfront.
The best budget hotels in La Manga this season will cost you between $ 64 and $ 144 per night.