The 10 most beautiful towns in Spain for a getaway

Cities like Madrid or Barcelona are always among the best places that one can visit in our country. But the truth is that Spain is dotted with charming towns and cities in which to get lost and be surprised.

We have done a selection with the 10 most beautiful towns in Spain that you can visit to disconnect from the routine and let you fall in love with its charms.

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The 10 most beautiful towns in Spain

These are the towns that most amaze the Spanish for their beauty and serenity.

1. Albarracín (Teruel)

One of the places that is repeated the most in recommendations from both travelers and locals is this Aragonese town, located in the province of Teruel. In 1961 it was declared a Historic-Artistic Site and has been proposed to be a World Heritage Site. Humanity by UNESCO, so there is no doubt that it is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.

With a population of just over 1000 inhabitants, Albarracín is an ideal place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Walking through its old town gives one the feeling that time has stopped in its streets. It is a town that transports you to another time and that must be visited.

2. Casares (Malaga)

Another of the most beautiful towns in Spain could not be in another place than Andalusia. Bordering the province of Cádiz, this town located in the province of Málaga It already surprises the traveler as soon as they arrive, with its formidable picture of white houses crowded one above the other.

Its old town with narrow alleys was also declared a historical-artistic complex in 1978, and is definitely worth a visit.

3. Alcalá del Júcar (Albacete)

This picturesque town in La Mancha is another of the most beautiful towns in Spain that you must visit. His spectacular situation and landscape make this town an ideal place to stop.

The town is practically carved out of an impressive mountain, and its narrow streets are molded into it. The Roman bridge that crosses the river at the foot of the town gives it an idyllic appearance that you should not miss. Do not forget to visit its castle and the caves that go into the rock on which this beautiful town stands.

4. Cudillero (Asturias)

This beautiful fishing village also stands out for its hanging houses, since it was built on the slopes of three mountains that surround the beach. The colorful rows of houses give a picturesque aspect to the landscape, which we will not be able to stop admiring while we stroll through its port.

It will be worth climbing its steep streets to be able to admire the views offered by the viewpoints. You cannot miss its lighthouse either.

5. Valldemossa (Mallorca)

Another of the most beautiful towns in Spain is located in the Balearic Islands and is very different from the beach areas to which Mallorca is accustomed. Hidden in the heart of the Sierra de Tramontana, this charming town falls in love with everyone who visits it. Throughout its history it has dazzled geniuses of the stature of Chopin, a famous composer who spent time there with his lover, George Sand.

Its quiet streets and cobbled houses, surrounded by flowers and flowerpots, make it a perfect place to walk and disconnect from the routine. Be sure to visit the Real Cartuja de Valldemossa and its charming gardens.

6. Ainsa (Huesca)

Located in the Aragonese Pyrenees, this town was strategically built at the confluence of the Cinca and Ara rivers, and is surrounded by natural parks. The historical and artistic heritage of this small town of 2000 inhabitants is very rich, which is why it was also declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1965.

Its landscape and its medieval village make it a perfect place to escape and one of the most beautiful towns in Spain to visit to disconnect.

7. Pals (Girona)

This Gothic town located in the Gerona region is an example of a medieval Mediterranean city, and one of the most beautiful towns that can be visited in the area.

Built on a hill, its old town is full of interesting corners that invite you to get lost within its walls. Its cobbled streets encourage you to take a tour of this entire medieval complex, culminating in a viewpoint from which you can see part of the Costa Brava and the Medes Islands.

8. Frigiliana (Malaga)

There is no doubt that this Malaga town is one of the most beautiful in Andalusia and in our country. Another white town with narrow streets and whitewashed walls that invite you to get lost in it to rest from our day to day.

All the steps are worth it to reach the ‘Barribarto’ area, one of the best-preserved old quarters of Arab origin and the most charming corner of the town.

9. Mojácar (Almeria)

All Andalusia is dotted with towns with white and whitewashed houses, but only a few make it into the list of the 10 most beautiful towns in Spain.

Mojácar is another of the places that are most valued in this type of rankings, thanks to its arched houses and picturesque domes, or places as beautiful as the Plaza del Parterre or the viewpoint of the castle.

10. Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)

The renowned philosopher and writer Jean Paul Sartre has already baptized it in his homonymous work ‘La Nausea’ as the most beautiful town in Spain. And it was not badly misguided. The charm of its streets and its historical and cultural richness make everyone who visits this historic town fall in love.

The landscape that surrounds it helps to turn it into a perfect place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities.

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