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Jacarandas and Junior Ballet: A Sophisticated Thursday in Andalucía

Thursday, 14 May 2026Updated Thursday, 14 May 2026

Jacarandas and Junior Ballet: A Sophisticated Thursday in Andalucía

Edition #134 of 365

We are currently in that magical window where purple jacaranda blossoms carpet our streets and the evening light lingers until nearly nine. It is the perfect time to visit the coast before the summer heat truly takes hold and the peak crowds arrive.

Today's reading

On this day in Andalucía

On this day in 1489, the long and decisive Siege of Baza began, marking a pivotal moment in the final years of the Reconquista.

Weather across the region

Expect plenty of sunshine today with temperatures reaching a pleasant 28°C in Sevilla and Córdoba. The Costa del Sol and Almería enjoy refreshing sea breezes, keeping the mercury around 22°C, while the Atlantic coast remains slightly cooler. Up in the Sierra Nevada, the air is crisp but clear, making it a wonderful day for high-altitude hiking. Nightfall brings a gentle chill to the mountain villages, though coastal evenings are now comfortably mild.

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