The air is thick with the scent of orange blossom's final fade and the arrival of the violet jacaranda petals. Today marks the quiet anticipation before tomorrow's Romería del Rocío, when thousands of pilgrims begin their journey through the Doñana sands.
Today's reading
Playa de La Caleta: A Guide to the Historic Heart of Cádiz
Escape the heat at Playa de La Caleta, the historic soul of Cádiz and the perfect spot for a sunset stroll.
Read guide →Also recommendedGolf in Córdoba Province: Courses, Holidays, and Shops
If you prefer the green to the sand, our guide to Córdoba's golf scene offers a cooler inland alternative.
Read guide →On this day in Andalucía
On this day in 1952, the Spanish government officially declared the Coto de Doñana a national hunting reserve.
Weather across the region
Expect brilliant sunshine across the region today. The Costa del Sol and Almería will hover around a pleasant 24°C, while inland Sevilla and Córdoba push towards 30°C. Up in the Sierra Nevada, it remains crisp and clear for hikers. The Atlantic breeze in Huelva and Cádiz provides a welcome relief as the spring heat builds.