Mid-May brings that magical window where the air smells of jasmine and the first heat of summer begins to bake the terracotta rooftops. The jacaranda trees are turning the city streets a deep lilac, signalling the peak of our spring festival season.
Today's reading
Playa de La Caleta: A Guide to the Historic Heart of Cádiz
Discover why La Caleta remains the soul of Cádiz, from its Phoenician roots to its iconic twin castles.
Read guide →Also recommendedBikepacking in Andalucía: A Complete Guide to Two-Wheeled Adventures
Explore our rugged landscapes at your own pace with this essential guide to bikepacking across the region.
Read guide →On this day in Andalucía
On this day in 1844, the Duke of Ahumada officially founded the Civil Guard, an institution deeply woven into the fabric of rural Andalucía.
Weather across the region
Expect balmy highs of 28°C in Sevilla and Córdoba, where the dry heat is perfect for a shaded lunch. The Costa del Sol and Almería enjoy gentle sea breezes and temperatures around 23°C, ideal for an early season dip. Up in the Sierra Nevada, the air is crisp and clear, though you might still find a dusting of snow on the highest peaks. Along the Huelva coast, the Atlantic keeps things slightly cooler but brilliantly bright for walkers.
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