What are the favorite Andalusian destinations to celebrate Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is approaching, and the desire for a winter getaway is accelerating. The fireplace, walks through nature, and enjoying the typical dishes of Andalusian towns become irresistible proposals. The platform Ruralidays.com, one of the largest aggregators of rural tourist accommodations in Spain with over 2,800 available properties, has conducted a report on the preferred destinations of Andalusians to celebrate Valentine's Day, revealing a keenness to get out of the house despite the heavy rains. The study shows that Sierra de las Nieves and Ronda are the top choices. Consequently, rural houses in both Malaga regions have about a 60% occupancy rate for the weekend of February 13-15. In fact, although demand has been affected by the weather, the platform expects it to pick up with last-minute requests.

Moreover, they note that among the most prominent towns in Sierra de las Nieves, Guaro will have a 68% occupancy rate; and in the Serranía, the city of Ronda will have the highest number of bookings, at 63%. "For this weekend, customers are primarily looking for nature, gastronomy, and the possibility of making cultural visits to the towns," highlights Félix Zea, co-founder of Ruralidays.

The report details that the average occupancy for this weekend across Andalusia will be 59%, with Granada at 61%; Malaga at 60%; Cadiz at 59%; and Seville at 53%.

68%

is the expected average occupancy in Guaro, the town with the highest appeal in Sierra de las Nieves.

Regarding the profile of these travelers, it is explained that the average stay will be two nights, checking in on Friday, February 13, and checking out on Sunday, February 15. The clientele includes as many couples seeking privacy as groups of several couples of friends celebrating together. The visitors are mainly Spanish and from nearby areas, other parts of Andalusia, and Spain, as it is just a weekend. "Customers are particularly looking for charming houses, and the most requested feature is the fireplace," comments Félix Zea, who adds that accommodations offering premium services like jacuzzis are also highly sought after. The average price is 27 euros per person per night.

Those celebrating love are joined by the usual foreign demand at this time of year, mostly from the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France, with an average stay of almost nine nights, compared to two nights for national clients.