Of course, the classic best cities in Spain are good all year round. Check out my list of Best Spanish Cities.
There aren't really any iconic events in November in Spain: no Tomatina Tomato Fight or Pamplona Running of the Bulls. This month it's mainly about jazz and film festivals, there are a few quirky alternatives if that's not your bag.
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1. Madrid
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Madrid has lots to do in November. There's the Madrid jazz festival, two film festivals (the experimental cinema week and the Alcala film festival in nearby Alcala de Henares a dance festival and more.
Events in Madrid in November
- Madrid Jazz Festival
- Madrid en Danza - dance festival
- Almudena Day - the patron saint of Madrid.
- Experimental Cinema Week
- Art and Antiques Fair
- Alcine Alcala Film Festival
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Where to Stay in November in Madrid
- Top Choice: Apartment for Up to Five People Within easy walking distance of city center and Atocha train station.
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2. Barcelona
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Barcelona comes a close second to Madrid as the best place to visit in Spain in November. There are three film festivals, a jazz festival and a press photography exhibition.
Events in Barcelona in November
- Documentary Film Festival
- Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
- Jazz Festival
- Contemporary Art Festival (BAC)
- L'alternativa Independent Film Festival
- World Press Photo Exhibit
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Where to Stay in November in Barcelona
- Top Choice: Loft for Two in Raval Close to the Ramblas and the CCCB, which hosts the L'alternativa independent film festival.
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3. Potes
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Potes is a small town that is rarely on the tourist radar, but its Orujo Festival is worth checking out. Orujo is the Spanish version of grappa, a type of brandy made with the solid left over after the grapes are pressed. The orujo festival gives you a chance to sample some of the potent aguardiente (fire-water) and see how it is made.
Potes is also close to the Picos de Europa mountain range.
Where to Stay in November in Potes
- Top Choice: Hotel in Potes
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4. Granada
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Granada is always an excellent choice for a visit any time of year. But with the Granada Jazz Festival running throughout November, this month is an especially good time to visit.
Where to Stay in November in Granada
- Top Choice: Apartment near Alhambra And a short walk to the center of the city to see the jazz festival.
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5. Puerto de la Cruz
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If you're still looking for warm weather, the Canary Islands are your best bet. Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife also hosts the San Andres Festival towards the end of the month, where the "Arrastre de los Cacharros" or "dragging of the pots and pans" takes place. It's a noisy event that is of course accompanied by the usual festive drinking, as the festival also coincides with the opening of the new wines.
Where to Stay in November in Puerto de la Cruz
- Top Choice: Studio Apartment with Pool in Puerto de la Cruz
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