This 2022, the Labor Daywhich is held annually on May 1falls on a Sunday, so the Spanish government has decided to declare it as replaceable national holiday. Thus, it leaves in the hands of each autonomous community the decision to move this holiday to the following Monday or not. The communities that will enjoy this may bridge are Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Castilla y León, Extremadura and Murcia.
The madrileños they will also enjoy a bridge, since the May 2 is the community party and it is considered work holiday throughout the territory, as confirmed by the 2022 calendar published by the Government of Spain.
Many people have decided disconnect and make a little getaway this long weekend that they enjoy in some parts of the country. If this is your case and you still haven’t decided where to go, at laSexta we suggest some plans with which you will surely enjoy these days.
As for the weather, you should know that, on these dates, the temperatures in general they are soft and with pleasant evenings, according to El Tiempo, a digital medium for weather information. Furthermore, although it is expected that rainy be protagonists, they affirm that the water will fall a few days and “temporarily”.
Getaways for the bridge of May 2022
Because temperatures are not excessively high in most of the country, it is the perfect time to do hiking trails and enjoy the nature offered by the spanish places. If you prefer to dedicate these days to relax and recharge batteries we also bring you some plans in which to disconnect. Next, we tell you all our proposals.
Cares Route in Asturias
The Route of Cares is a track which is located in the Picos de Europa, specifically between the Poncebos and Caín peoples. This road, which surrounds the cares riveris one of the most traveled routes in the area and of the busiest mountains of Spain, according to the official guide of tourism of Asturias. They estimate that approximately 200,000 hikers have walked it in recent years.
It is not recommended to take the tour in August, as this is when more tourists come. In addition, bearing in mind that the temperatures of the long weekend in May are not going to be very high, it is the perfect moment to get close to her.
It is recommended to go with sneakers or light shoe and come with a backpack to carry what is necessary (food, water…) and include a oilskinso that the rain does not surprise us.
The peaks of Europe are located between the province of León and the communities of Asturias and Cantabria, therefore, you can host you in any of these areas. In addition, they have all types of accommodation What rural hotels, campsites and tourist flats.
Royal Bardenas of Navarre
The nature park and Bardenas Reales Biosphere Reserve is located in the heart of the Ebro valley depressionwith a surface close to 42,000 hectaresaccording to the official page of tourism of Navarra.
The reserve limits with 13 municipalities of Navarra and the Autonomous Community of Aragón. declared UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2000so you can enjoy an area of great biological wealth. It is for this reason, and also because of its rare image, that this Navarrese desert attracts the attention of tourists.
The territory has the option of carrying out different activities What organized routes in 4X4 or by bike. Thus, you can know the history and the corners that hide in this place.
Also, if you are passionate about wine and want to know how they do it in Navarra, you have the opportunity to visit the Navarra Wine Route and know the wineries and make a tasting accompanied by an expert guide.
As for rest, in the Bardenas you will find alternatives that you cannot enjoy in any city. We talk about the transparent inflatable bubbles in which you can gaze at the stars. They also have hotels, hostels or campsites near the park. You can consult the official tourism portal to obtain the list of recommended accommodations.
Ebro Delta
Another of the options that we propose for this May bridge is to visit the Ebro deltawhich is located in the province of Tarragona (Catalonia). It has an extension of 350 square kilometerswhich has made it the fourth largest delta in the Mediterraneanaccording to Ingeoexpert, a technical training platform specializing in Earth Sciences and the Environment.
You can choose to go into the moutains or, on the contrary, relax in their Beaches. Some of the best known places in the area are Buda Island, Punta del Fangar and El Trabucador beach.
Depending on the trip you want to make, you can decide to sleep in a rural house, hotel, apartment or camping. The latter has an offer of activities where you can dive or take a boat ride, among other options. The official tourism website makes a selection of your accommodation.
Cabo de Gata
Of course, it is not necessary to leave the peninsula to find incredible places. Another option you can choose is to visit the Cabo de Gata Natural Park in Almeria. It has 38,000 hectares and has some 50 kilometers full of cliffs that have not suffered any type of environmental degradation, as confirmed on the park’s official tourism website.
You can visit places with incredible views and paradisiacal beaches. In addition, the park offers a list of activities what to do :rkayaking, diving in the marine reserve and buggies routes and rental.
The area offers several lodging options. You can decide whether to stay in a hotel, rural house, camping or apartment. The tourism page offers a accommodation list according to your trip.
The Vall D’albaida in Valencia
The Albaida Valley It is a region of Valencian Community. It is located in the southern part of the province and is made up of 34 municipalities, Agullent, Benicolet or Montitxelvo, among others. Its name originates from the 8th century, when the Arabs declared it as al-Bayda due to its whiteness.
In it you can discover traditional houses with typical wooden doors made from yellow pines from southern North America. You will also enter islamic alleys and you can visit from hermitages until rock castles.
On the official website of the area you will find all kinds of accommodations; from Rural houses until campsites.
Seville
If you prefer to enjoy Spanish cities, Seville can be one of the best options. The official tourism page confirms that spring is the best season to visit the city, since at this time “it is presented to the world in all its splendor.”
It is the perfect time to sit on its terraces and squares and enjoy the city heritage made of different cultures (Phoenician, Tartessian, Visigothic, Arab, Christian and contemporary) that have formed part of your story and that today are reflected in his personality.
If you travel to Seville you cannot miss the Cathedral and the Giralda, the Alcázar or the Plaza de España. In addition, you will be able to enjoy the purest expression of Andalusian folklore: the flamenco shows.
As for rest, the Seville Provincial Council’s tourism page offers you a list of all the accommodations so you can enjoy your stay in the Andalusian capital.
Madrid
Another of the cities that stands out this May bridge is Madrid, since on May 2 the Community Festival is celebrated. The festival commemorates the uprising of 1808, the date on which the people of Madrid rose up against the French occupation.
It is the perfect time to take the Uprising Tour of May 2, 1808 and see the settings of this historic event. It starts from Plaza de Isabel II and ends at Plaza Dos de Mayo.
For its part, the neighborhood of Malasaña also becomes a protagonist on these dates, due to the fact that the outcome of the uprising was experienced in its streets. Thus, the neighbors and vendors of the neighborhood prepare their own festivities. In it this year’s program You will find children’s activities, theater, music and many other activities.
The Madrid City Council makes a selection of accommodation; from the most luxurious to the simplest.
Barcelona
This may also be the perfect moment to enter the Catalan capital. It is one of the cities most visited of the country, but since this May bridge not all communities have a labor holiday, national tourism does not contribute to filling the streets with visitors.
The modernism stands out in the city and is not only present in iconic buildings such as Casa Batllobut also in the House of the Punches, the Güell Palace, the Palace of Catalan Music or the Park Güell. And we cannot forget one of the most emblematic buildings in the city: the Holy Familyprojected to be completed in 2026.
The city offers accommodations for all kinds of experiences in the city: hotel, apartment, camping… You can find a variety of options on the official tourism portal of the town.
San Sebastian (Guipuzkoa)
This May bridge you can enter one of the most specials from the country: Saint Sebastian (Donostia, in Basque). In this capital of the Basque province of Guipúzcoa you can find everything you need to make your trip special.
In the town stands out the shell beach, known for its white sand, its landscape and its picturesque promenade in front of the bay. It is a kilometer and a half long and is considered the second best urban beachaccording to the travel magazine Travel and Leisure.
In addition to La Concha, you can also stroll through the Ondarreta and Zurriola beaches and visit the old part to enjoy its pintxos and meet the ‘txuri urdin’ environment.
The city has all kinds of accommodations. You can stay in luxurious buildings like the one from Hotel Maria Cristina either coven or, on the contrary, resort to more modest hotels, farmhouses, hostels or campsites.
The depopulated Spain of Huesca
If you want to disconnect and get away from your urban life, meet depopulated Spain it can become your best plan. In it Huesca Pyrenees we can find places full of charm but they have stayed uninhabited over time. Go into the villages of Larrede, Susin and Olivan It is a good option to know these places.
You can visit the church of Santa Eulaliadeclared Historic-Artistic Monument and learn about popular architecture such as the constructions of the houses of Aínsa, Colorao, Chuan and Azónwhere, as in the entire province of Huesca, the protagonist is the stone.
You can find the perfect accommodation for your stay in the section Where to stay? from the official Huesca tourism page.
Source: Lasexta
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