Seville, Spain

Seville, Spain is a great place to get away from the cold winter since the weather here is quite warm and nice, therefore, many people choose this city to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The city itself is beyond beautiful, it becomes way more beautiful and lively with all the New Year’s Eve decorations and festivities. Even on New Year’s Eve, the Christmas lights are still up, and the mix of decorations makes it wonderful in all corners of the city.

In Seville, New Year's Eve is very much about family. The majority of people enjoy a late dinner at home with their loved ones while watching the countdown on television. Having 12 grapes on New Year's Eve is one of the biggest customs here in Seville. As the final 12 seconds before the new year, you must consume one every second. While many families continue this custom with champagne at the dinner table, others including visitors gather at Plaza Nueva to do so and enjoy New Year's Eve with a "big family", hoping for good luck in the new year.

Even in the days before and after the celebration, there are plenty of things to do in Seville. If you plan to stay longer, make sure to take day trips from Seville to other fascinating historical cities as well as attractive white Andalusian villages and breathtaking natural parks.