Zaragoza
Fiestas del Pilar
Zaragoza’s week of fiestas, best known for the Flower Offering: hundreds of thousands of people in regional dress bring flowers to build a …
Around 9 to 17 October 2027
Spain in October
Golden autumn: perfect weather for cities and hiking
Weather in October
Green northMild and showery; autumn colours.
Madrid and the centrePleasant days, cool nights.
Mediterranean coastWarm; risk of heavy rain episodes.
AndalusiaWarm and sunny: ideal.
Canary IslandsWarm: high season begins.
Fiestas del Pilar in Zaragoza (around 12 October), Spain’s national day.
Fiestas in October
Where to go in October
Andalusia
Seville
Andalusia’s capital: the cathedral and Giralda, the Real Alcázar, orange-tree squares, flamenco and the biggest Holy Week and spring fair i…
€€€€ 2 to 3 days
Andalusia
Granada
The Alhambra, the Albaicín and free tapas with every drink: a student city with ski slopes 45 minutes away and the coast an hour south.
€€€€ 2 days
Community of Madrid
Madrid
Spain’s capital: the Prado, huge parks, late nights, the country’s biggest job market and a city that welcomes newcomers quickly.
€€€€ 3 to 4 days
Aragon
Zaragoza
Spain’s fifth city, halfway between Madrid and Barcelona: the Basílica del Pilar, Moorish Aljafería palace and affordable living.
€€€€ 1 to 2 days
Andalusia
Córdoba
The Mezquita-Catedral, flower-filled patios and a perfectly preserved old Jewish quarter, with fast trains to Madrid, Seville and Málaga.
€€€€ 1 to 2 days
Castilla y León
Salamanca
Golden sandstone, one of Europe’s oldest universities, the Plaza Mayor and a huge student population that makes it Spain’s favourite place …
€€€€ 1 to 2 days
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go in Spain in October?
Good choices in October include Seville, Granada, Madrid, Zaragoza, Córdoba, Salamanca. Fiestas del Pilar in Zaragoza (around 12 October), Spain’s national day.
What is the weather like in Spain in October?
Green north: Mild and showery; autumn colours. Madrid and the centre: Pleasant days, cool nights. Mediterranean coast: Warm; risk of heavy rain episodes. Andalusia: Warm and sunny: ideal. Canary Islands: Warm: high season begins.
What fiestas are on in Spain in October?
Fiestas del Pilar (Zaragoza): Around 9 to 17 October 2027.