The jacarandas are in full, purple bloom across Seville and Málaga right now. It is that perfect window where the evenings are long and the heavy summer heat has not quite settled in yet.
Today's reading
Playa de La Caleta: A Guide to the Historic Heart of Cádiz
With the sun shining, head to Cádiz's historic La Caleta to soak up the Atlantic breeze and local charm.
Read guide →Also recommendedBikepacking in Andalucía: A Complete Guide to Two-Wheeled Adventures
For the more adventurous, May's mild temperatures make it the ultimate month for exploring the region by bike.
Read guide →On this day in Andalucía
In 1912, Almería celebrated a historic milestone with the arrival of its first direct railway link to Madrid.
Weather across the region
Inland cities like Sevilla and Córdoba are seeing highs of 28 degrees Celsius, perfect for lunch outdoors before the afternoon sun peaks. On the Costa del Sol and Costa de Almería, a refreshing sea breeze keeps things around 22 degrees. The Atlantic coast of Huelva and Cádiz remains bright but can be quite windy. Meanwhile, the Sierra Nevada peaks still hold a touch of crisp air, ideal for fresh morning hikes.
Events this week
onParis Opera Junior BalletTeatro de la MaestranzaNow
onLa Plazuela: Folk Andaluz y ElectrónicaPlaza de Toros de GranadaNow
onEl Fantasma de la Ópera - En ConciertoGran Teatro de CórdobaNow
onDegusta Festival 2026Feria de Muestras de Armilla (FERMASA)Now
onDegusta Fest 2026Feria de Muestras de Armilla (FERMASA)Now
onBaécula: Recreación de la BatallaLugar de la Batalla y Centro de BailénNow
onViva Suecia: El Amor de la Clase Que SeaPlaza de Toros de GranadaNow
onRafaela Carrasco: HumoTeatro de la Maestranza