Today is Día de la Cruz, where squares across Granada and Almería are filled with floral crosses and dancing. With the Córdoba Patios starting tomorrow, the air is thick with the scent of jasmine and the violet haze of blooming jacarandas.
Today's reading
Historical Memory and Exhumations in Andalucía: Unearthing the Past
We explore the solemn work of historical memory and the exhumations helping families find closure across Andalucía.
Read guide →Also recommendedLos Alcornocales: Europe's Finest Cork Oak Forest
Take a walk through Los Alcornocales, a lush cork oak forest that feels more like a jungle than southern Spain.
Read guide →On this day in Andalucía
On this day, Granada celebrates its most beautiful tradition, the Día de la Cruz, decorating the city with red carnations.
Weather across the region
Expect plenty of sunshine today with temperatures hitting 28°C in Sevilla and Córdoba. The Costa del Sol and Almería will enjoy a refreshing sea breeze keeping things around 22°C. Up in the Sierra Nevada, the air remains crisp, while the Atlantic coast of Huelva may see some light clouds. It is the perfect shirt-sleeve weather for a long Sunday lunch outdoors.