Places you can go by car to spend a scary Halloween

The reality is that the history of this festival has an origin that goes back more than 3,000 years ago, having its real origin in the Celtic world, specifically in a pagan tradition known as ‘Samhain’ or Samaín.

In any case, the most adventurous reserve the eve of All Saints’ Day to spend a very different day.

Costumes, scary stories and dark adventures are just some of the favorite plans of the bravest and from Bipi, a vehicle subscription company, they share with us some of the most emblematic places to visit by car.

The Mansion of “The Others”, in Cantabria

The Palacio de los Hornillos, located in the town of Las Fraguas (Arenas de Iguña) is the main protagonist of the award-winning horror film “The Others”, one of the most popular of the 21st century thanks, in part, to its overwhelming setting for the place where it was filmed.

Many are unaware that this great mansion is located in our country, but the truth is that the impressive estate, made up of two palaces and a sixty-hectare plot of land, is located in Cantabria. Only the exteriors are open to the public, where the most curious and brave can go and explore the corners to delve into the best kept secrets of the famous film.

Reus Cemetery, Tarragona

The town of Reus, in Tarragona, has one of the most recognized cemeteries nationwide for its historical, social, artistic and heritage interest. In 2023 it was declared the Best Cemetery in the State and for years, at the end of October, it has offered guided tours with stories explained at the foot of the grave, where they tell stories about the deaths of different people in the area, as well as the most outstanding elements of it… a very different plan for lovers of mysticism and “the afterlife.”

Sierra Espuña Sanatorium, in Murcia

Built in 1935, left to its fate in 1962, and definitively abandoned in 1997, the old Sierra Espuña sanatorium, located in Murcia, has become a place full of dark stories.

What was once a tuberculosis hospital, after its abandonment began to be surrounded by dark legends. One of them tells how a group of soldiers who were forced to spend a night in the sanctuary in 1995, claimed to have seen a green entity that vanished before them when they shot it. Other young people also report seeing a strange lady dressed in white walking through the hallways of the building. Screams, blows and unexplained lamentations are other rumors that surround its walls, facts that have turned this point into a place of pilgrimage for fans of paranormal phenomena and horror stories.

The Fog Forest in Cádiz

In the province of Cádiz, beyond its incredible beaches, there are also hidden natural forests full of mystery that look like movie sets. Specifically, between Algeciras, Tarifa and Los Barrios is the Alcornocales Natural Park, where the Fog Forest is located, which hides up to 245 days of fog a year. A most curious and striking place for photography lovers that contrasts with the surroundings of the province. This space, protected by its characteristics, is completed with trails with a very humid environment, incredible botanical passageways and the most curious vegetation. Its peculiarity is so great that to access it, a specific permit is required.

A palace of fear north of Madrid

In the town of Torrelodones, north of the city of Madrid, is the Palacio de Canto de Pico, which was the second residence of the dictator Francisco Franco during his mandate. After his death, the building was abandoned to its fate and currently there is a black legend surrounding it.

After it became empty, it is said that it became the home of satanic groups that carried out rites and sacrifices in honor of the devil. Legend also says that on the stairs that go down to the basement the phrase “welcome to hell” is said, where the bravest venture to explore these mysteries. Its location, close to the capital, encourages many curious people to visit it.

Zugarramurdi Caves, in Navarra

Known as the Witches’ Caves, the Zugarramurdi Caves are another destination that hides hidden secrets.

This mysterious prehistoric placelocated near the municipality of Zugarramurdi, in Navarra, is made up of some impressive caves that stand out for having a large tunnel that is sculpted into the rock and is crossed by a small regatta.

Its dark and gloomy cavities are famous for having been the site of rituals judged to be occult and demonic at the beginning of the 17th century and there are many people interested in coming to see them and discover the history they hide.