Autumn in Spain and its time change in October. What is your favorite season? Hang on a minute? Do you know that the word station in Spanish has two very different meanings? We will explain it to you quickly: On the one hand, we have the train station, metro station, bus station or
What is your station favorite?
Hang on a minute? Do you know that the does the word station in Spanish have two very different meanings?
We explain it to you quickly:
Today we are going to talk about autumn, a very special station that will surprise you if you come from visit to Spain or if you live here.
Take the umbrella because it might rain!
The autumn starts September 23, coincides just with the beginning of the school stage.
Finish the December 21. Hard 3 months, just like the other stations.
Have you already traveled through the different areas of Spain?
If so, you will have seen that there is a great geographical and also climatic variety.
For example, the area of Andalusia in the south is very different from that in the north: Basque Country, Cantabria, Galicia...
The temperatures during the autumn in Spain They are not usually as cold as in winter.
The rains are common, especially in october and November.
And what happens to the leaves on the trees?
When we think of autumn, we all have the typical image of a beautiful forest with the yellow leaves or oranges, right?
Well, it also happens in Spain. 😉
In November the shopping centers They fill up because people start buying the christmas gifts.
The most modern people really enjoy fashion. In autumn some of the most beautiful and elegant clothes are sold.
Another very important thing that happens in this part of the year is the schedule change. We'll talk about it later.
Have you decided to come to Valencia to study Spanish? Then you are in luck because the autumn in Valencia It's great.
The temperature in september It is usually quite hot, but not as hot as in summer.
People continue to wear short clothes, although at night it is starting to get a little cooler and it is probably advisable to wear a jacket. 😉
From october The temperatures drop gently and the leaves of the trees turn warm tones until finally in November and December the leaves fall.
Also in Valencia there is a lot of rain during this season.
Sometimes the rain in Valencia is very intense.
It can even last for days non-stop! We call this phenomenon “cold drop”.
But don't worry. These long rainy days are not very common.
During these days you can take advantage of staying at home and watch movies in Spanish while you drink a hot coffee and listen to the sound of the rain on your window.
I can't think of a better plan. 😊
And with the change of season, also come changes in the menus... Let's talk about something that we all like, food.
Do you have your fork ready?
We tell you sometypical meals that you can try during the fall.
In autumn there are many seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Very nutritious foods that will give you a lot of energy on your trip through Spain.
Some typical fruits are apples or the figs.
If you fancy something smaller and easier to peel try the delicious tangerines.
Nuts like nuts or the almonds They are an ideal appetizer.
And the pumpkins Halloween?
You can eat them in puree form or if you like sweet you can make a tasty pumpkin pie.
Is going hiking to the countryside your thing?
Then take advantage of the autumn to collect mushrooms and rebollones.
In Valencia and its surroundings there are many places where you can find them. You would be surprised at the wonders that this city hides.
In the month of october and November there is several holidays.
Do you want to make a typical plan these days?
Go to a rural house with a fireplace, buy some chestnuts and roast them in the fire
Sounds cozy, right?
Have you ever done tourism in autumn?
Normally people usually wait for summer to enjoy their vacations.
However, if you are thinking of making a route through Spain in the autumn months We think it is a very good idea for several reasons:
Are you a fan of mountain getaways? Do you like to explore new towns and unknown corners?
Then keep reading because in Hispania, Spanish school, we make a selection of some of the most beautiful places to enjoy some autumn holidays in Spain.
In the northern Spain You have infinite amazing places.
The environment created during autumn in the Irati Jungle of Navarre It is one of our favorites.
In La Garrotxa, Catalonia, Its volcanic landscape and its beautiful medieval towns stand out, especially the area of the Besalú bridge.
In Huesca, it is essential to take a route on foot through the Ordesa Valley. This protected space is located in the Pyrenees.
It is paradise for fans of long mountain routes.
If you see it in photos it is beautiful, but until you see it with your own eyes you will not know how exciting it is.
Do you want to know the most quixotic Spain?
Then walk Castilla-La Mancha.
Don Quixote rode through here on his adventures.
Some of the most interesting places in autumn are the Sierra del Segura in Albacete or the Cuenca Mountains.
Do you like adventure activities?
Go to Hoces del Duratón, in Segovia, and take a horse ride or sail down the river in a canoe.
Those are some of the best natural sites in autumn, but, of course, there are many more.
What you like is the typical postcard landscape with forests full of yellow, red and orange leaves? Landscapes that seem straight out of Disney stories?
Good news, we have many forests like that 😉
The Muniellos Forest in Asturias, The Irati jungle in Navarre or The Tejera Negra Beech in Guadalajara are some of them.
The truth is that any Spanish city is very enjoyable in autumn.
Are you a metropolitan and love big cities? Madrid and Barcelona you will love them.
Do you like medieval architecture?
In Spain you have historical heritage such as The Mosque of Cordoba or The Alhambra in Granada.
Do you prefer cities with the sea?
Although autumn is no longer the season for bathing, the temperature in the Levantine coast It is usually very pleasant and tourists love it.
Are you a good eater?
Go to Asturias to eat a good fabada or a pincho in San Sebastian.
The autumn months in Spain are from mid-September to December 21.
However, the months of mid-autumn are October and November. And during these two months you will also experience important holidays.
For example, the day October 9is he day of the Valencian Community and it is celebrated with fireworks in the city and official events, but also that same day Valentine's Day is celebrated in Valencia: San Donis.
On this day, couples give each other some typical marzipan sweets in the shape of vegetables from the garden and the women receive as a gift a scarf with which to keep warm...
Furthermore, the October 12 is he Hispanic Day. It is a holiday throughout Spain and there are military parades to celebrate the country's day.
Another festival that we experience in autumn is the traditional All Saints' Day the November 1. We reserve this day to remember all the family members who are no longer with us. There are many beautiful traditions about this day.
So during the fall you will be able to have free time to visit all these places that we talked about before on a little getaway.
We have already said before that the temperature In autumn in Spain it is generally quite bearable.
Initially, the temperature may fluctuate between 13 and 28 degrees Celsius.
In October and November the temperatures drop further, between 4 and 20 degrees. In some places temperatures can even drop to minus zero.
Below zero? In Valencia, the city where our school is located: Hispania, Spanish school, will it also be so cold during the fall?
No not at all.
In fact, I would dare to say that it is one of the cities with the best temperatures in the fall... And in the rest of the seasons!
To give you a better idea, we break down the temperatures of each month in degrees Celsius:
Isn't that bad at all? In Valencia he makes a very pleasant temperature during this time of year.
People go out to the terraces and do a lot of outdoor sports.
It is time to talk about one of the most curious things on the Spanish calendar: the time change in autumn.
For many foreigners this is a bit confusing. We explain what is necessary about when to cthey change the time in Spain so you don't get lost and aren't late for class. 😀
The next time change will be Sunday, October 30, 2022.
The time change in autumn is always done on last sunday of october. There are years when it is the 27th, others the 29th, others the 30th... each year is different.
The time change is made at 3 in the morning.
There is always a lot of confusion about whether the time goes back or forward because in spring it is just the opposite.
In autumn you have to delay one hour. At 3 becomes 2 again.
It's like going back in time an hour.
Excellent! You will sleep one more hour!
Or better yet, if you're partying you'll dance for another hour. 😀
In autumn time, Spain is in UTC zone +1 (Canary Islands in UTC zone 0).
This schedule is also maintained throughout the winter.
From October 30 the days are shorter: dawn between the 7.30 and the 8 in the morning. Dusk falls on 18.00 in the afternoon.
Although it gets dark earlier, businesses usually maintain their usual hours, so you can continue buying what you need when you leave work or class. ☺
I hope this article helps you. You already know what autumn is like in Spain and Valencia, what to eat, what to visit and when the time change is.
If you want to study Spanish in a city with good weather in autumn and lots of leisure, Valencia is perfect.
Discover Valencia with Hispania, Spanish school.
See you soon!
Article written by Carlos Martínez Giménez for Hispania, Spanish school
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