The main cities of northern Spain i ncludes Pamplona, th e capital city o f Navarre region. Pamplona is famous for its San Fermines Festival, which run for a span of 10 days in the month of July. Santander, Cantabria's capital city. Santander is a major port and a ferry connecting Spain and the parts of United Kingdom. Santander is also famous for its rocking night life in the pubs and the discotheques. San Sabastian is more famous as a holiday spot with famous beaches like the La Concha. Oviedo, capital of Asturias, known for its incomparable natural beauty and old pre-romanesque building. Santiago de Compostela is more popular as a cathedral town and is the capital of Galicia.
Northern Spain experiences a varied weather condition because of its varied topography. The mountainous area have extreme climatic conditions during the winter and the snow capped mountains makes mountainous region an ideal spot for skiing. During summer season, Northern Spain experiences a rise in the temperature, but even then summer season is the ideal time to visit Northern Spain.
Last Updated : January 31, 2014
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