I am planning a two-week trip to Spain from the very end of July to mid-August. I plan on going to Madrid and Salamanca (I will struggle through Madrid's heat) but I don't know which other city to fit in. I have traveled through Andalusia before and I also want to avoid the heat as much as possible. I am looking for suggestions more northern. I enjoy nightlife and want a place that is still alive and buzzing even though I know many locals go on vacations in August. I am in my twenties traveling with my partner and we want a fun atmosphere without paying crazy prices. Thoughts??
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Mid-Atlantic area
7157 posts
I’m beyond the nightlife phase, but for cooler places with a nightlife, consider León, Burgos, or Logroño. I’d normally suggest Zaragoza, but in August it will be hot. I’m sure there are other equally nice places.
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Our 20 something year old son went to Billbao last August to visit friends, and it coincided with the festival Semana Grande, but your dates may be too early. He said it was alive and buzzing that week. They also went to Ibiza (party) and Formentera (quieter), which aren't northern.
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Irving
3230 posts
San Sebastian
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Eastern Iowa, USA
8058 posts
Head North, along with everyone else. The Basque region, including Bilbao and San Sebastian; the Asturias region; and Galicia.
Posted by
NC
396 posts
Second the Basque region — Bilbao, San Sebastion, Hondaribbia and, if time, on into France.
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Denver, CO USA
492 posts
Santiago de Compostela
It is 10°C cooler than Madrid now.
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481 posts
To paraphrase Horace Greeley "Go North Young Man(or Woman)"