Where to Eat on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Madrid

Taberna El Sur de Huertas in Madrid

The Spanish capital’s reputation for both food and fiestas serves up one final espectáculo before saying adiós to the current year. Whether you’re a visitor, an expat, or a local, everyone is invited to Madrid’s New Year’s celebrations. Thousands gather in Puerta del Sol at the base of the Correos building, eagerly watching its clock […]

4 Can’t-Miss Things To Do In Seville In January

Exterior of large stone building in Seville, Spain

This blog post was originally posted on December 16, 2015, and was updated on December 22, 2022. After the hype of the holiday season, January is usually a calmer month in most cities—but not in Seville. That’s because the holiday season doesn’t end on January 1, as it does most other places. Here, the festive […]

Our Best Tips for Spending New Year’s in San Sebastian

San Sebastian's La Concha beach at night with lights on the water

About to travel to the north of Spain after Christmas? There’s no better plan than celebrating the new year in San Sebastian! Wondering where to eat dinner on New Year’s Eve and where to head on New Year’s Day? Whether your preference is loads of glitter and bubbly, or a cozy dinner with some amazing […]

Where to Eat for New Year’s in Lisbon

Restaurant at the PortoBay Liberdade hotel in Lisbon

A new year is dawning. Here’s where to eat, drink and celebrate if you’re spending New Year’s in Lisbon! The Portuguese capital may be known for sunny summer weather, but it’s also a great spot to spend the winter holidays—especially New Year’s. On December 31, bars and restaurants across the city will pull out all […]

How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian: A Local’s Guide

New Year's Eve in San Sebastian Fireworks

Out with the old, in with the new—we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian!  With the unique Basque culture, beautiful beaches and streets filled with bars and restaurants serving some of the best food in Europe (don’t miss the most typical foods in San Sebastian), it’s no wonder why San Sebastian is the dream destination of […]

New Year’s Eve in Seville: Flamenco Shows, Galas, & More

Seville Large Group Tour

Passionate Seville comes more alive than ever on the last night of the year. From cozy family celebrations at home to massive, all-out fiestas in the street, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Seville. Whether it’s your first time in the city or you’ve called the Andalusian capital home for years, we […]

Restaurants in Seville With a Special Menu For New Year’s Eve

There's one thing all the best restaurants in Seville with a special menu for New Year's Eve have in common: plenty of cava!

This blog post was originally posted on December 4, 2015, and was updated on November 27, 2019. For sevillanos, one of the most important meals of the year takes place on December 31. Known as nochevieja in Spanish, New Year’s Eve is a time to cherish time spent with family along with plenty of good food and […]

Where to Eat Dinner on New Year’s Eve in Barcelona

Restaurant Fonda España in Barcelona

This blog post was originally posted on December 15, 2015, and was updated on November 14, 2019. New Year’s Eve in Barcelona isn’t complete without a perfect holiday meal. If you’re wondering where, exactly, you can find one, you’ve come to the right place! There are plenty of great restaurants here in the Catalan capital serving […]

New Year’s Eve in Madrid: Galas, Grapes, & Gambas

One of the most unique authentic holiday traditions in Spain is a dress rehearsal for New Year's Eve—only in Madrid!

This blog post was originally posted on December 17, 2013 and was updated on January 4, 2023. If Madrid is the unofficial world capital of partying on any given night, just imagine what happens on New Year’s Eve. The last night of the year, known as nochevieja in Spanish, takes the Madrid nightlife scene we all know […]