Did you know tourism is the third major contributor to Spain's GDP? Apparently, no one can resist the charm of the sizzling Latin culture Spain has to offer! From the mouthwatering tapas to its beautiful beaches, there's something for everyone in Spain.

But the good part? Festivals abound all over Spain in different times of the year, drawing tourists from all over the world. Let's find out when's the best time to visit Spain to make the most of your visit.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Spain?

1. Festival time

Summer is the peak tourist season, and some festivals – like the Tomatina – also take place right in the middle of summer. According to popular opinion, though, the best time to visit Spain includes both weather and festivals combined, spring and early fall.

• February

February is the carnival month in Spain and marks the beginning of Lent. You can travel to Spain in February to get to see these festivals in Cadiz and the Canary Islands.

• May

Along with a number of local cultural festivals in May, you can travel to Spain to watch the Madrid Open – the country's largest tennis tournament. Yet another extraordinary food festival, to say the least, is taking place in May. It's popular for the fact that approximately 12 tons of snails are consumed during the festivity.

• June

In June, the Water and Ham festival is hosted in Granada, which is pretty much like a huge water fight like the Indian spring festival of Holi. If you're a photography lover, you may want to consider traveling to Spain in June because of the Photo Espana in Madrid, the city's largest photo exhibition.

• September

September is no different when it comes to traveling to Spain. Festa de la Mercé – the celebration of the city's patron saint – and one of Barcelona's biggest festivals as well is taking place in September. If you are an avid movie lover, then, there's something for you too – the film festival in San Sebastian during September.

• October

Love Flamenco? Consider traveling to Spain in October for Bienal de Flamenco, the biggest Flamenco festival in the country that takes place every two years.

2. Escape the Spanish heat

If you want to escape the Spanish heat but still wish to travel to Spain in summer (July and August), consider visiting the northern and more temperate regions of Spain near the Atlantic coast, such as San Sebastian, Santiago de Compostela, and Oviedo. These places are best visited during July and August when the inland cities like Seville are burning up and when the Mediterranean cities are teeming with tourists.

If you're traveling to Spain in winter, consider visiting Costa del Sol and Almeria as they are the warmest during this time.

Experience Spain Your Way - Best Time for Different Activities

1. Best time to visit Spain for the cheapest accommodation

Since July and August are the peak tourist months (summer tourism), hotel and resort prices are quite high during this time. Prices are the lowest in winter (January and February) and moderately low during fall or early spring.

2. This is the best time for music lovers to visit Spain

If you're hoping to discover many music festivals, summer, and early springtime may be the best time to visit Spain. Fly in for the Sónar, Primavera Sound, Bilbao BBK Live and MadCool Festival that all take place in June and July before the summer heat sets in.

3. Come and enjoy the beaches in the South of Spain

Summer in Spain is super hot and temperatures can reach up to 40 °C! The best way to enjoy the Spanish beaches would be to visit Costa del Sol in late spring and early fall.

4. Traveling to Spain for food? The best time to visit would be...

Springtime and fall are when the product in Spain is the ripest and of the best quality. Fall is the time when mushroom foraging takes place and when the people of Spain switch to more detailed and heartier meals after the switch to soups and salads in deep summer and winter.

5. Want to go sightseeing in Barcelona or Madrid?

Madrid and Barcelona boast an exclusive selection of cultural activities as Spain's two largest cities. Winter is the perfect time to visit the country to explore museums, art galleries, and the Gothic quarter – the places are way less crowded during this time! Spring and fall are also great for sightseeing in Madrid and Barcelona, although you may occasionally experience some rain showers.

Some More Tips for Your Spain Trip

• Avoid traveler checks as there are very few places for exchange. Instead, use ATMs for Euros – Spain has the largest number of ATM machines in Europe!
• Try not to rush when experiencing Spain. Most tourists are coming to the country with a plan to visit another city every day during their travel time. However, Spain is a country best enjoyed at its own leisurely pace.
• Buy a guidebook and familiarize yourself with what exactly you want to experience in Spain. Accordingly, you may be able to avail a better deal on hotel prices and even plan sightseeing tours at your own pace.

The Wrap

Spain has a lot to offer all the year round. However, if you want to make the most out of your trip to Spain – get great deals on hotels, plan your visit in early fall or late spring, and get to enjoy the best festivals out there!