Let´s explore the most colorful villages in Spain. Sometimes all you need is a little splash of colors, right?! With its charming small towns, stunning landscapes, delicious food, and fiesta, Spain is a country that is colorful in every possible sense of the word. I hope you´ll this dazzling palette of my favorite colorful villages that you absolutely need to see for yourself one day…
When All You Need Is A Little Splash Of Colors
The effect of colors on emotions has been a topic of interest for years. Currently, there are several studies proving that all the colors that surround you can change your mood. Well, it´s definitely my case: sometimes I feel like colors energize me even better than coffee. Just imagine the sunny yellow, tropical green, deep blue, vibrant orange – already feeling those endorphins, right?!
Also read: Must-See Magical Forests in Spain
If you add to this instinctive color inspiration a love for new places and experiences – visiting these most colorful villages in Spain could turn into your personal wanderlust pill.
While I´ve already shared with you a curious theory of the connection between our mood and the types of landscapes we seek to experience in my Huesca post, I believe that visiting colorful villages in Spain literally fits the bill for everyone.
The Most Colorful Villages in Spain
Villajoyosa/Alicante
Located a few kilometers south of the famous Benidorm, Villajoyosa is known for its lovely wide, sandy beach and pretty colored fishing houses running along the seafront. One of the most charming destinations of the Costa Blanca coastline, for sure.

Port Saplaya/Valencia
Port Saplaya is often called by locals “Valencia´s little Venice”. Picturesque and quiet in the offseason, it is a perfect place to escape the city life and enjoy a cup of coffee at the seafront promenade. Besides, Port Saplaya is a great day trip from Valencia.

Cudillero/Asturias
Cudillero is often called one of the most picturesque fishing villages on the Asturian coast. Also, it is a must-stop on every Northern Spain road trip and one of the top places to visit in Asturias.
Despite being quite touristic it has a very relaxing atmosphere: a hidden gem in between the sheer cliffs and the Atlantic ocean. Colorful houses, tiny streets, and great seafood restaurants – Cudillero has it all.

Juzcar/Andalusia
Juzcar is one of the tiniest colorful villages in Spain and one of the must-stops in Andalusia.
Before 2011 Juzcar was one of many typical “white” villages in Andalusia. But after Sony Pictures launched the idea of “The Blue Smurfs Village“, as a part of their promotional campaign for The Smurfs movie, locals decided to take part and painted their traditional “pueblo
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However, what was initially supposed to be a temporary project, ended up turning into the city´s trademark. You don´t get to feel like you’re a part of Smurfs cartoon every day, right?! Read more…

Orotava/Tenerife
In one of the recent posts A Photographic Journey to The Canary Islands I´ve already paid tributes to the impressive nature of these volcanic islands. No wonder the Canary Islands are on the list of my favorite Spanish travel destinations.
Tenerife, as one of the best Spanish islands, is known for its numerous tourist attractions, impressive cliffs, beautiful gardens, and even a few mysterious legends and love stories. Many of the local villages are on the list of the most beautiful small towns in Spain.
Also read: Otherworldly Landscapes in Spain
Orotava is one of them: especially when the locals celebrate Corpus Christi (around May-June) by decorating their streets and the main town square with carpets made from sand, flowers, and seeds. But if you´re visiting Spain in winter and your dates simply don´t overlap -you can still enjoy The Carpet Museum, one of the secret Spanish museums.


Fuenterrabia/The Basque Country
One of my recent discoveries – Fuenterrabia (or Hondarribia) is definitely one of the most beautiful towns in Pais Vasco, loaded with traditional Basque houses, colorful wooden balconies, cobble-stoned streets... Due to its proximity to the French

Fanzara/Castellon
Fanzara is one of the hidden gems of the Valencian Community and one of the top places to visit in the Province of Castellon.
This vibrant small town has an amazing story behind it. Fanzara was about to make it to the list of “Spain’s dying villages” until its streets were converted into an open-air Museum. Nowadays graffiti is everywhere… Isn´t it amazing?! – Just in a few weeks, a dying village turned into a cultural triumph. Read more…

For more pretty villages in Europe check my Pinterest board Beautiful small towns. If you want more Spain travel tips and ideas don´t miss Travel to Spain board

So many beautiful photos!
xx- Nina
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Thank you, Nina!
You brought color on my day. You’re a great inspiration!
These are such beautiful villages! My husband and I are planning on moving to Southern Spain in the next decade and these photos are getting me so excited!
South Spain is just a perfect location to enjoy life to the fullest 😉 Weather, food, sites, local mentality – all very welcoming …
wooow looks like a great place ♥
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I totally love those colourful houses. The perfect location for amazing shootings.
xx Simone
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I’ve never been to Spain and I wasn’t aware of all these colorful places. I do believe in the power of color. Such a wonderful post. I would love to visit so many of these spots!
xo,
Tania
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Thanks so much, Tania! Hope you’ll get a chance to see it for yourself soon!
Wow, amazing places and pictures! I need to visit them all!
Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Rosanna x
Thank you, Rosanna!
Omgosh, I love all of these!! I wouldn’t know which one to start first with, they’re all so pretty, although I’m drawn to the first, and of course, the Blue Smurf Village! #FeetDoTravel
Yes, colorful houses make every place look so pretty – you don´t know from where to start exploring … lol
Everything is so beautiful!
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They all look beautiful, I particularly like the shot of Fuenterrabia. And I’d never heard about Juscar, that’s crazy! #Theweeklypostcard
Thanks, Annabel! Fuenterrabia is even prettier in real life than it seems …
Love this post! I would love to visit all these places – the photos are so beautiful! I’m going to Spain next week so I’ll see if I can at least visit one!
The Blue Smurf village is really amazing!
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Thanks, Julia! Enjoy your trip!
I thought knew Spain, but I only recognize Villajoyosa. So there’s a lot more to discover. Love the Smurfs town. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thanks for stopping by, Wendy! Every time I feel like I know it all about Spain, I end up finding new gems – this country never ceases to surprise me!
I love the colors! Most of these vilages I have not heard of except for a few which I remember reading on your blog. I wish all towns could be so colorful! Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard..
Thanks, Anisa! Colors definitely bring some life …
What a great post! I love your pictures. I know a lot about Spain but I haven’t visited it a lot yet. Thanks for inspiration because I haven’t heard about these colourful places. Pin for later. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thank you, Tomas! Hope you´ll get a chance to explore more of Spain soon!
All beautiful villages, Spain does have a lot of stunning places! I had never heard of the “Smurf village” before, haha. I wonder if they plan to keep the blue colors indefinitely? I am guessing it has helped with tourism a bit!
I believe it has helped the tourism a lot. For sure, they´re going to keep it as their personal trademark!
I love these colorful places! It’s the same reason I love Mexico so much, it’s the same there, the buildings are so colorful; you are right, it makes you more cheerful jut to be there. I need to make it to Spain soon. Great photos, thanks for sharing! #FeetDoTravel
Thank you, Emese! I wish I could explore more of Mexico one day – also looks like such a “colorful” country. I´ve only been to Riviera Maya and Chichen Itza so far…
Omg how adorable are all of these villages?! They look like rainbow villages!
<3 Shannon
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Wow, what colorful cities, like they would compete which one is more colorful, haha. Definitely, my favorite village is Villajoyosa.
Villajoyosa is awesome! But yes – it feels like there is a serious competition going on there lol
What fun places!
Amy Ann
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So many awesome villages…. off to Skyscanner I go to find some cheap tickets to Spain! Its so nice to see places off the standard tourist trail. Definitely want to build some of these into our travels for next year 🙂 Thanks for Sharing! #FeetDoTravel
Thanks for stopping by, Michael! Off the standard tourist trail places end up being the coolest, hope you´ll get to visit some of these villages next time!
Something about colorful places definitely send happy vibes!
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That´s for sure! Thanks for stopping by!
I’m like you,the color can affect on me and change my mood. I know that Spain is beautiful but I didn’t know for this colorful places. Your photos are awesome and now I have a wish visit this places. Colorful houses are so cute.
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Colors are definitely inspiring! Thanks for stopping by!
Definitely gives me happy vibes looking at these beautiful photos of Spain. This has got to be one place on my travel list. I love how you captured the essence of it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Pentene!
I’ve been really struggling with urges to visit Spain this last week and you’re not helping with all these colourful villages! Cudillero in particular caught my eye as I’m keen to see more of the north of Spain. Thanks for sharing! #theWeeklyPostcard
LOL The north of Spain is one of my favorite travel destinations ever – I´m often having some serious wanderlust with it myself!
Aw these are so beautiful! I can’t wait to visit them all 😀
I love this post! These villages look so beautiful, not to mention, cheerful. I would love to visit them all!x
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Spain is at the top of my list to visit. Gosh, I just can’t get over how vibrant it is! Beautiful!
One of the many reasons I want to visit Spain is because of this: the vibrant colors of some of the villages. These are the images I see only in pictures, so to be able to witness in real life would be a check on my bucket list.
Oh my goodness, this looks like a dream getaway! Though I’ve never yet been to Spain myself, I’d love to visit one day.
Port Saplaya reminds me of Brighton Beach in Australia! I love the colored bright bath houses. So amazing!
These colors are stunning. Other countries do such a great job of incorporating colors into their everyday lives.
I’ve been to Spain once, but I definitely want to go back! My sister is going next week and I’m so jealous!
What lovely locations that I would love to visit. Have been only to Madrid & Barcelona. The real gems are these villages.
Oh my goodness! They all look so incredible. I’d love to visit Spain someday ♡. Thank you for the wonderful travel inspiration!
I love the colors of these villages. Definitely some great photo opportunities you got. Thanks for sharing these vibrant and colorful pictures.
Love Spain and planning a trip this year. Will be using this to make sure I hit some pretty villages
Wow so much color, had no idea there were such charming villages in Spain!
Wow!! Spain looks gorgeous!!! Can’t wait to go there one day!
I love this post! All of these villages look so pretty. We are considering a trip to Spain this year so I will be saving your post for sure!
These are amazing photos, your post is making me miss Spain. I especially love the Basque houses with their bright balconies and the beautiful flowers.
This is a great list. Thanks for sharing. I need to go check these all out.
I love the colors! For some reason I have always been attracted to this type of architecture and have had places like these on my bucket list for years. I had not heard of sme of these, will have to add some of them to the list.
You’ve made me want to go to Spain! I’ve only visited Madrid and Barcelona, but I loved the area. I love your photos too! 🙂
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All of these villages are so adorable and I love all the bright colors! I’m hoping to go to Spain in the next year so I’m definitely saving this for when I do go!
Ooooh I loved Villajoyosa more than Alicante :)) Such a vibrant and colorful town. I wish I could go back to see others as well!
I still have to visit some of these places! Cudillero is one of my favs!
Such beautiful colors! I love all of your photos, thanks for sharing the inspiration!
Wow these villages are so pretty and colourful! I’ve definitely added some of these places to my Spain wishlist. I saw plenty of white towns in Southern Spain but none of the colour like this.
What a fantastic collection of stunning villages! How can you feel anything but happy in places as colourful as these? Thanks for the great guide!
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Love! I spent a few days in the Basque country. Hondarribia was one of my favorite places!
I’m a sucker for vibrant villages like these! Great round up, there are several I haven’t been to yet, so I’ve added them to my Europe travel list! Thanks for sharing!!
This is the post for Spain I was looking for! I definitely haven’t explored much of Spain, but I need to. I can’t wait to check out these places that you recommended. Lovely photos!
I love learning about colourful places! I did notice some colourful building when I was in Spain. It was one of the things I love most about the place!
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Thank you for your kind words, Sophie!
The bright blue buildings are absolutely fantastic!
I know, right?!
Oh wow I definitely want to take a trip to Spain!
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