- Galicia: Beyond Its Witches
- Asturias Puts You to the Test
- The Basque Country Draps You Into the Cold War
- Zaragoza Before Hitting El Tubo
- Stay in Catalonia...
- A Spanish Levante That Will Haunt Your Dreams
- The Balearics Can Be Scary Too
- Use the Capital for a Night of Frights
- Three Castilian Cities to Challenge You
- Castilla-La Mancha and Its Unsolved Crime
- A City in Badajoz to Spend Halloween
- Eerie Cádiz
- The Canary Islands That Will Shake You Up
- Tips to Let Fear Take Over Your Body
The 31st of October is approaching, and though it might seem far away, preparations—and plans for the big night—are already underway. Especially if you live in a big city where Halloween is becoming increasingly popular.
But not just anything will do for this very American holiday. The goal is to experience fear as realistically as possible, and for that, you need places that recreate it perfectly—like terror escape rooms. In Spain, we’re in luck because you can find them all over the country, catering to all tastes and with the most varied themes.
Below, we give you ideas for the spookiest gatherings with your friends this upcoming Night of the Dead, depending on the level of panic you’re willing to endure.
1. Galicia: Beyond Its Witches
Though stories of witches remain a go-to for scares in the region, you can also head to Lugo to step into the shoes of an innocent prisoner with hours left to live.
But the city of Pontevedra has recreated a gripping tale of intrigue where you can choose your difficulty level to escape from an abandoned house—your fears and the spirits will make sure it’s anything but easy.
2. Asturias Puts You to the Test
Take your time and strategise as a team. In Arriondas, you’ll find yourselves in an unusual situation as you attempt to save your lives before time runs out.
But if you want to relive a classic from your childhood nightmares, head to Oviedo, where the Island of the One-Eyed Pirate awaits. You’ll have to avoid a bloodthirsty pirate who’ll make your hair stand on end more than once.
3. The Basque Country Drags You Into the Cold War
You’ll be embroiled in a crime committed in the post-WWII era, where a dangerous killer will keep you terrified until you gather all the evidence. Your survival depends on it.
4. Zaragoza Before Hitting El Tubo
The city of at Clue Hunter, you’ll have to curb your wildest fears to avoid becoming tonight’s next zombie.
5. Stay in Catalonia...
If you’re looking to haunted medieval castle. But if you want to push yourself to the limit, The Diary of Miko will paralyse you more than once.
For a personalised hell, complete with actors and a theme devised by the devil himself, check out Red[c]. They offer different themes with panic levels, so you can choose which dark story to live.
The Catalan capital also has two other terror escape rooms: Totem Escape Room and Komnata Quest, where you’ll need courage to last the hour. Hidden stories and death sentences await—don’t let yourself become the next victim.
But if you’re a true fan of disturbing films, Hospitalet de Llobregat offers Ariel’s Game, which will make you think twice about visiting a psychiatric hospital. These mental health centres certainly know how to send a chill down your spine. Elsewhere in the city, you can try an intrigue escape room, where you’ll question whether to visit a relative fresh out of the asylum.
Lleida thrusts you into a prison with cursed cells and ghostly voices—a perfect warm-up for the year’s most thrilling night.
For something different, aliens are a solid choice. In Reus, Mind Clue takes you back to 1947 to play with psychological fear through paranormal phenomena.
6. A Spanish Levante That Will Haunt Your Dreams
Starting in Valencia, Enigmanía blends two realities where you won’t know if an evil witch is about to sacrifice you or if it’s just a game. The Room Escape plays on similar themes, this time with a suspicious mayor—don’t expect to let go of your friends.
Alicante becomes an unexpected Halloween destination. Choose between helping an ex-convict seek revenge, uncovering a sinister shopkeeper’s chilling plans, or becoming the mindless attacker yourself.
7. The Balearics Can Be Scary Too
From Mallorca, help solve Richard Nixon’s murder to prevent global catastrophe—or head to Ibiza, where you’ll face a city of the undead hellbent on ending the world (far from its idyllic reputation).
8. Use the Capital for a Night of Frights
Madrid knows how to raise hairs too. It boasts rooms offering terror shows with dinner and lodging—perfect for a Halloween weekend getaway.
The stars of Halloween are spirits, and what better way to summon them than with human sacrifices and mysterious disappearances? Decipher the clues fast—the reward is being in one of the liveliest areas to celebrate surviving the 60-minute ordeal.
In the heart of Madrid, you’ll find a terrifying plan to kick off the night: escape from a prison island’s most dangerous inmates with a Breakout Plan.
For those who want dread and competition, Dr. Green’s Lab has the ingredients to flee before the mad scientist experiments on you.
9. Three Castilian Cities to Challenge You
In Burgos, uncover a 19th-century tale of witches and paranormal activity that’ll make you think twice.
Salamanca leans on a classic with its Poltergeist—disturbingly easy to unsettle even the bravest.
Never thought you’d fight zombies in Valladolid? The twist? You’ll use laser tag rifles. As real as it gets.
10. Castilla-La Mancha and Its Unsolved Crime
Far from peaceful, Ciudad Real hides a mysterious murder with few leads. Choose your level to crack the unsolved disappearance of Sofía Casanova.
11. A City in Badajoz to Spend Halloween
Don Benito tests you with a horror experience by Curiosity Escape Room—not for under-13s due to jump scares and potential unease. Only the bravest will survive.
12. Eerie Cádiz
Beyond beaches, Conil is a solid Halloween pick. Dracula haunts this town, invading even your thoughts. For terror with intrigue, La Casa 38 sets the tone for the most fearsome night.
13. The Canary Islands That Will Shake You Up
Three islands deliver: Fuerteventura, Tenerife, and Lanzarote. In the first, Puerto del Rosario transports you to Dracula’s Romanian lair.
Arrecife plays on unease with Escape Room Lanzarote excels at immersive Halloween plans.
On the costume-friendly islands, horror outfits are a must for The X-Door Tenerife or From Hell Gran Canaria—where appearances deceive.
Ready to book? Here are tips to let fear take over:
- Take it seriously. Immerse yourself—the staff are experts at making you cling to your friends.
- Dress up. Dark circles and fake blood never fail on Halloween.
- Every clue counts. Listen carefully—they’ll try to mislead you. Use wit, not force.
If escape rooms aren’t your thing, action-packed mystery scavenger hunts are rising in popularity. Historic cities like Salamanca offer dark legends to uncover, while Segovia challenges you to solve crimes terrorising the city.
Toledo’s medieval streets set the stage for mysteries and rituals. Unlike escape rooms, scavenger hunts give you more time and outdoor exploration.
With actors heightening the fear, dressing up adds fun. Bonus? These hunts often end near Halloween-themed pubs for a terrifically good night.
