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Top 10: Spain’s best Valentines Day getaways

Top 10: Spain’s best Valentines Day getaways
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For the history buffs: Cartagena in Spain’s Murcia province is over 2,000 years old. Home to Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine and Moorish remains, it also has the second largest Roman theatre on the Iberia Peninsula. Atmospheric, off the beaten track and with average maximum temperatures of 17 degrees in February, Cartagena is an insider pick.Photo: Manuel Martín/Flickr
For the stargazers: Avoid the tourist traps in the south of Tenerife (Canary Islands) and head up to monumental mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak. Try to book a night at El Parador de las Cañadas del Teide hotel for the best views and proximity from the national park. They offer an amazing service and it’s also the best way to gaze at the Canaries’ star-studded sky, awarded the title of 'Starlight Tourist Destination' by UNESCO in 2013.Photo: Alex Sanz/Flickr
For the snow and sauna lovers: Just a few kilometres from the French border, Formigal, in the Spanish region of Aragon, is renowned for having some of the best slopes in Spain. Pass prices are reasonable (the Spanish use the French word forfait for pass) and Formigal is relatively quiet on weekdays. Formigal's ski resorts also have some great hotels with saunas to wind down in after a fun-packed Valentine’s Day.Photo: Jonas Snow/Flickr
For the food lovers: San Sebastian, or Donostia as its known in Basque, is famous for its pintxos so this is the perfect Valentine’s getaway for people who want a culinary adventure. Throw in friendly locals, one of the world’s most beautiful city beaches and a delightful old town and San Sebastian is hard to beat.Photo: Katina Rogers/Flickr
For the sheer romance: Carmona is an easy half-hour drive from Seville but this friendly town of 30,000 people is a world away from the crowds of the Andalusian capital. This town also has great food, an impressive range of Roman and Moorish sights, and one of Spain’s finest paradors, with magical views over the plains of Andalusia.Photo: Parador Spain/Flickr
For the sweet tooths: The Catalan city of Girona is home to one of Spain’s gelati shops in Rocamboles but also boasts chocolate 'flies' as a local delicacy. This intact medieval gem is also one of Spain’s most beautiful cities. After nightfall, the Call, as the historic old town is known, is a romantic labyrinth of narrow alleys and tolling bells. Oh, and one of the local bridges was built by a certain Gustave Eiffel.Photo: Marc Princivalle
For the sunset lovers: On the mouth of Spain’s Guadalquivir River and in the heart of sherry country lies elegant Sanlúcar de Barrameda. This is a place to forget the rest of the world, sip a fine wine and watch magical sunsets. If you do feel the need to explore, Sanlúcar is the starting point for trips into one of Spain’s great treasures: The Doñana National Park. Or perhaps you might fancy a horse ride along the beach instead.Photo: Guillermo Alonso
For the cosiness cravers: Head to the quaint Castilian town of Cuenca in central Spain with plenty of warm clothes packed for the chilly month of February. Famed for its hanging houses and cosy restaurants, it’s the perfect place in Spain to have a tranquil walk in the snow and then snuggle up with your loved one under a blanket next to the fireplace.Photo: Maurizio Constanzo
For the Robinson Crusoes: If you want to have a pristine white-sand beach all to yourselves without having to go to Thailand or the Caribbean, head to the little-known Canary islet of La Graciosa. February weather is generally mild enough to camp but there is also basic accommodation available on this beautiful, peaceful "rock" just off the coast of Lanzorote.Photo: Jonaycp/Flickr
For the wine connoisseurs: Spain’s La Rioja region not only has some of the finest 'vinos' in the world, its stunning forests and sprawling vineyards will make your romantic experience all the merrier.Photo: Alberto Varela


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