Comments on: Ten Most Beautiful Villages in Spain

By: gen

gen — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:02:06 +0000

Hi Sally, absolutely. Cadaques is lovely and is a tiny hamlet. Another beautiful spot and gourmet paradise is San Sebastian on the Atlantic side in Basque Country. Aiguablava on the Costa Brava has delish scenery and snorkeling possibilities, kind of like Carmel in Northern California. There are really countless villages and towns we love on the sea, but these 3 would be faves.

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:41:18 +0000

Could anyone recommend a pretty village by the sea?

By: kym kamel

kym kamel — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:31:54 +0000

Hola Gen!

We met in Madrid, ex manager of Scott´s hotel in Galilea. I would like to add Esporles, Mallorca to your list of most charming villages. My husband and I live here and are in heaven. We even have Mallorca´s only certified organic olive oil and wine producer here; ES VERGER, wonderful place to send your clients, and the owner, Miguel Fullana, is my English studentKym

By: Randall Van Duyn

Randall Van Duyn — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:13:47 +0000

Caceres should DEFINITELY be on the list.
Another quaint village with a striking setting is Montefrio

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:14:07 +0000

I would have to agree with Maria about Vejer de la Frontera. It should be added to the list. It’s particularly wonderful during feria. Grazalema in Andalusia is another gem.

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:47:18 +0000

I’m going to Madrid in less that 3 weeks and can’t wait. Your site is feeding the frenzy!

By: Bernard

Bernard — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:43:32 +0000

Getaria gets my vote, best little village in Pais Vasco

By: Gerry Dawes

Gerry Dawes — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:25:33 +0000

All these are spectacular, but I would not classify Cadaques, Hondarribia, Ronda, Trujillo or Ubeda as “villages.” Under the heading of villages, Setenil, Grazalema, Olvera, Ubrique and Zahara de la Sierra in Cadiz are very special, but several of them are even edging out of the “village” size. I think Getaria is as pretty and spectacular as Hondarribia.

By: gen

gen — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:54:38 +0000

Wonderful comments, thanks Annie and all of you who have shared your suggestions. I think we all agree Spain has some wonderful villages and towns to seek out!

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:37:53 +0000

I agree with Maria – Vejer de la Frontera is missing from your list. Vejer has incredible charm and history. Spectacular views too. In Vejer you can sit enjoying lunch in one continent whilst looking towards another! Fantastic restaurants, several boutique hotels and bars – as well as proximity to the wonderful beach of El Palmar, historic Cabo de Trafalgar, vibrant Cadiz and Sherry coated Jerez. I would recommend visiting Vejer rather than Ronda – Ronda is hardly a village. Ronda boasts a Michelin stared restaurant (although I think it may have lost it’s status) as well as a Macdonalds and a fabulous Parador – all next door to eachother – makes a great photo!! However – Ronda wines are great and well worth going out of your way to find. Great vineyards to visit.