Christmas Markets are all the rage in Germany, most European cities set up Christmas trees in a very public place, and snow takes the cake in Scandinavia and the Alps.
Did you know that, however, Spain is all about Christmas lights? Many Spanish cities hang up lights to commemorate the holiday season, creating a spectacle of colors and designs to put a shiny touch on the holidays.
Here are the best cities to see them in.
Vigo
The Galician city of Vigo is arguably the Christmas capital of Spain. Featuring over 10,000,000 LED lights and a 100-foot tall tree featuring all kinds of animated light patterns, you definitely won’t be left looking for lights in this city.
Malaga
The streets of the center of Malaga shine with some of the most beautiful Christmas lights on the planet from November until January. Calle Larios is the hub of the light spectacle, featuring an ornate light show that’s set to Christmas tunes like “All I Want for Christmas is You.”
Madrid
The Spanish capital has impressive lights of its own during the holidays, showcasing lights that correspond to different historical events leading up to the holidays. There are also lighted versions of the Bethlehem nativity scene to be found in certain neighborhoods.