My family and I have one week in Spain (Dec. 27-Jan. 4), we've chosen Seville and Madrid. Our girls are 17 and 19, so while one is not of legal drinking age she can probably go with us just about anywhere. We'd prefer a plan, though we could just eat in and join the crowds in a plaza at midnight. Any recommendations? I found this on the Devour food tour site: https://plateamadrid.com/tienda/, which is pricey - has anyone done this? Thanks!
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Barcelona + Sweden
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Personally I would choice New Year's Eve in Madrid over Sevilla. Think of Madrid as the New York city of Spain when it comes to New Year's Eve, and think of Madrid's Puerta del Sol as the Times Square. The most famous New Year’s tradition in Spain is eating 12 grapes, one for each gong at midnight. I think you'll have a blast if you head over to Puerta del Sol in Madrid during NYE, with a bottle of Cava (sparkling wine) in one hand and a handful of grapes in the other!
P.S. During the holiday season, we have a tradition in Spain of eating Turrón – a nougat-like sweet. I would be on the look out to try some. For sure, you can find a great selection of different turrónes at El Corte Inglés.
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OP
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Thanks, Carlos - that will be my back-up plan!