If you are in Spain in the winter then you need to take advantage of the cold weather in the northern parts of this country and go skiing. Spain is the second mountainous region, right behind Switzerland, so you have a lot of resort choices.

The most elite skiing in Spain tends to be in the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada but there a lot of different choices just outside Madrid as well. January and February are the perfect months to go skiing, when the snow is at its best.

So start the new year with a new adventure you are sure to love.

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Every country has their own personal and traditional rituals they celebrate every New Year´s Eve and in Spain the most famous one is the eating of the 12 grapes 12 seconds before midnight. Everyone has their grapes ready and as soon as the times draws near, one by one the eating of the grapes begins, making sure you are done right at midnight.

Other traditions include wearing a red undergarment, ringing of bells and as everywhere else in the world the kissing and hugging that comes with the arrival of the New Year. The party doesn’t´t officially begin until the Cava is poured and the “brindis” is made.

Have a very Happy New Year and don´t forget your grapes.

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This is one of the best times of year to travel to any country. The spirit of the Christmas Holiday, with all the brilliant lights and holiday spirit are a beautiful sight anywhere. Here in Spain, each region has its own traditions but over all, the nativity scene and the Three Kings are the main attractions.

Every 6^th of January the three Kings make there appearance and give joy to all the boys and girls of Spain. The Roscon de Reyes the typical pastry eaten on this day is a delicious treat. There is so much to see here, you really need to just stay the entire holiday season to start enjoying what the culture has to offer.

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