We’ve decided to escape our winter season in Virginia and spend 5 weeks in Southern Spain.
I don’t expect warm weather, as I know it is the winter season and we are o.k. dressing accordingly to visit . We like cultural things, good food and wine, older buildings and in particular getting a feel for how people live. We therefore have a tendency to stay in an area for several days/nights to a week at least, so that you develop a rhythm for daily life.

We will be coming from Morocco and so will spend our time no further North than Valencia, Madrid, and focusing our time in between. Although much has been recommended I’m wondering whether some areas/towns are going to be more “closed up” in the winter than other areas?
Any thoughts, ideas, would be greatly appreciated!

You have two identical posts going - best thing to do is not to re-post same question buy simply 'top' it - Enter a post at bottom of thread saying something like "topping for more answers" or just "topping" - I'll show you by posting it after I post this one. this way all comments can be on one thread so folks don't duplicate similar posts. You could also top by asking more questions to those that have posted.

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@ Pal -- the posts are not identical. This one was posted in response to my recommendation, as the previous title had been misleading.

@ travelon98:

OK - missed that. Read the post without thinking about different title. thanks.