Spring is the best time of year for a visit to the south of Spain: it’s warm but not too hot and the region becomes covered in the most spectacular colours.
There’s no doubt about it, over 320 days of sunshine a year make Malaga an exceptional place to be any time but there’s something about spring that’s extra special. Whether it’s those balmy temperatures, the riot of spring flowers, the longer days just perfect for tapas on an outside terrace and leisurely strolls along the beach…
Most places and inland towns in Andalusia are home to at least one large or small park in which you can enjoy a shaded stroll or lie about on the grass for a few hours with a book or a picnic. These green spaces are at their most attractive during spring when the trees and flowers are sporting their brightest colours.
The fragrance of Andalucia
Probably our favorite part of spring is the blooming of the orange tree. Introduced when Andalucia was part of Muslim al-Andalus, orange trees line countless streets and plazas, such that when spring rolls around, these trees flower all at once. Their delicate, white flowers give off the most beautiful scent in the world. A fragrance that is part of Andalucia.
Spring Colours
Nowhere are Andalusia’s spring colours more beautifully put on display than in Cordoba during the month of May. The Fiesta de los Patios, is a two week-long celebration of the flower-filled courtyards of houses in the oldest neighbourhoods. Normally, there are around 50 such spaces to visit every. Also this Spring Cordoba will do it’s best to keep the tradition going. Remember that you are visiting the yards of privately owned homes, and that the some prevention rules are required for access. More info you can find on https://patios.cordoba.es/es/ .
Semana Santa
Within Spain, the two regions that go all-out when it comes to Easter celebrations are traditional Castilla y Leon to the north and our lovely Andalucia.
During Semana Santa, or Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday, thousands of religious brotherhoods (cofradias or hermandades) don robes and pointy hoods and carry religious floats throughout town in processions called pasos.
