Today brings the longest day of the year, a moment when the sun seems to linger forever over our white-washed villages. It is the peak of early summer, where the evening paseo becomes the most important event of the day.
Today's reading
Playa de La Caleta: A Guide to the Historic Heart of Cádiz
Cool off with our guide to La Caleta, the historic beach that captures the very soul of ancient Cádiz.
Read guide →Also recommendedThe Definitive Guide to Feria de Abril in Sevilla
It may be June, but the planning for Sevilla's grandest party never stops; dive into our definitive Feria guide.
Read guide →On this day in Andalucía
On this day in 1952, the very first International Festival of Music and Dance was held within the magical walls of the Alhambra.
Weather across the region
Expect brilliant, uninterrupted sunshine today. Inland, Sevilla and Córdoba will reach 36 degrees, making the afternoon siesta essential. The Costa del Sol remains more comfortable at 27 degrees, while the Costa de la Luz offers a refreshing Atlantic breeze. Up in the Sierra Nevada, the air is beautifully crisp, providing a perfect escape from the valley heat.
Events this week
onIcónica Sevilla Fest 2026Plaza de EspañaNow
on75th International Festival of Music and DanceThe Alhambra and GeneralifeNow
onFeria de San Juan JaénRecinto Ferial 'Alfonso Sánchez Herrera'Now
onVerdi: AidaTeatro de la MaestranzaNow
onLa Reina del Flow: En ConciertoLive Sur StadiumNow
onSinfonía de Poder: Dos Bandas, Un SonidoCasa ColónNow
onPablo Alborán in ConcertPlaza de Toros de GranadaNow
onIl Divo: Icónica Santalucía Sevilla FestPlaza de España