Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
One of the largest carnivals in the world, with Brazilian-style costumes, a Carnival Queen gala, street parties lasting all night and warm …
Main days around 3 to 14 February 2027 (check…
Spain in February
Carnival month and almond blossom
Weather in February
Green northCool and rainy.
Madrid and the centreCold but brightening.
Mediterranean coastMild; almond trees in blossom inland.
AndalusiaMild and often sunny; oranges on the trees.
Canary IslandsWarm and dry: carnival season.
Carnival in Cádiz, Tenerife and Sitges. 28 February is Andalusia Day, a regional holiday.
Fiestas in February
Cádiz
Carnival of Cádiz
Spain’s funniest carnival: the city fills with costumed groups singing sharp, satirical songs about politics, celebrities and everyday life.
Street carnival around 4 to 14 February 2027 …
Where to go in February
Andalusia
Cádiz
One of Europe’s oldest cities, almost surrounded by the Atlantic: city beaches, fried fish, a carnival famous for its satire and the Costa …
€€€€ 1 to 2 days
Canary Islands
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tenerife’s capital: one of the world’s biggest carnivals, the Auditorio, the Anaga mountains and Mount Teide within reach.
€€€€ 2 days
Catalonia
Sitges
A beach town 40 minutes from Barcelona by train, with 17 beaches, a famous carnival and film festival, and a large international and LGBTQ+…
€€€€ 1 to 2 days
Andalusia
Málaga
A real Spanish city on the beach, with the busiest airport in Andalusia, a booming tech scene, museums and the Costa del Sol on its doorste…
€€€€ 2 to 3 days
Andalusia
Seville
Andalusia’s capital: the cathedral and Giralda, the Real Alcázar, orange-tree squares, flamenco and the biggest Holy Week and spring fair i…
€€€€ 2 to 3 days
Canary Islands
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Europe’s favourite winter base for remote workers: a city beach (Las Canteras), coworking spaces, surf, and the same mild weather all year.
€€€€ 2 to 3 days
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go in Spain in February?
Good choices in February include Cádiz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Sitges, Málaga, Seville, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Carnival in Cádiz, Tenerife and Sitges. 28 February is Andalusia Day, a regional holiday.
What is the weather like in Spain in February?
Green north: Cool and rainy. Madrid and the centre: Cold but brightening. Mediterranean coast: Mild; almond trees in blossom inland. Andalusia: Mild and often sunny; oranges on the trees. Canary Islands: Warm and dry: carnival season.
What fiestas are on in Spain in February?
Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife): Main days around 3 to 14 February 2027 (check the official programme). Carnival of Cádiz (Cádiz): Street carnival around 4 to 14 February 2027 (Carnival Tuesday is 9 February); the singing contest runs in the weeks before.