1. Bunol – Valencia
The charming town of Buñol ( pronounced Boonyol ), close to Valencia, is situated on the Buñol river and surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views of several mountain ranges.
The sleepy borough spans across a total area of about 112 km² and is most well known for hosting the La Tomatina Tomato Festival.
2. The Kings Walk – Camino del Rey - Malaga
Known as the King's Walk, this unusual walkway is one for the adrenalin junkies as it has been named one of the worlds scariest footpaths.
The pathway is located an hour's drive from Malaga city on the Costa del Sol.
Built-in 1905, it was closed in 1999 after five people lost their lives, fortunately, though it was reopened in 2015 as a slightly safer walk.
3. Elche - Valencia
One of the most unknown cities in Spain, Elche is a place where the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palmeral, or Palm Grove is. The Palm Grove consists of many date palm orchards (97 separate orchards, totalling around 70,000 trees), which may have been around since the time of the Phoenician traders in around 500 BC from present-day Lebanon.
Besides the Grove, Elche has an abundant local culture to immerse yourself in for one or two days. It’s a year-round destination to consider if you want to enjoy Spain without the heavy tourist traffic.
4. Almería
Almería is a historic realm in Spain. The Alcazaba of Almería is a sight to behold, with its castle walls, shady courtyards, bathing areas, and gardens.
The best part is that there are no long lines; just come whenever you want, especially on Sundays!
5. Castillo De Butron - Viscaya
Another castle to see, the Castillo de Butron is a medieval castle located in the northern part of Spain.
Its medieval ambience makes it look like you’re walking into a fairytale, even when its Bavarian-styled architecture might say otherwise.
Even a walk around the premises can give you that fairytale experience, as you spectate different parts of the castle, which towers about the forest.
6. Cabo De Gata - Almeria
Just outside of the coastal city of Almería, Cabo de Gata is a natural park known by locals for its volcanic rock at the edge of the beach, the natural park lets you move by car or on foot to get to the volcanic rock.
Near the beaches and trails, you’ll see small towns left and right, like Níjar and Las Negras which serve as the junction that brings all the towns together. Here, locals are more than welcome to teach you some Spanish, in regards to conversations, mannerisms, slang, and so on.”
7. Calella De Palafrugell - Catalonia
Finally, Calella de Palafrugell sits in the province of Girona, Spain. While people may head over to the beach at Malaga, you can secretly go to Calella de Palafrugell to enjoy a quiet beach with a lovely ocean view, while with an array of small fishing boats and houses sprinkling the landscape. It’s the ideal place for those who love to sail or fish (or both!).
Conclusion
As you can see, Spain has so much to offer, even if you haven’t come across some of the rarities yet. These seven rarities will show you a more authentic view of Spain, with their local culture, their pure landscapes and – more importantly – the fact that they are still considered “new,” when it comes to tourism.
So, if you want to avoid a lot of the tourism that can make going to places too busy to visit, then check out these seven places that we’ve discussed in this article.
While these places aren’t as popular as the busier tourist hotspots, they still hold a special place in Spain when it comes to their history and their attractions.
So, what are you waiting for? Adventure awaits!
