Tonight is the most magical evening of the year as we celebrate the summer solstice with beach bonfires and midnight dips. The scent of woodsmoke and salt air fills the breeze from Estepona to Almería tonight.
Today's reading
Playa de La Caleta: A Guide to the Historic Heart of Cádiz
Discover why La Caleta is the perfect historic spot to watch the San Juan effigies burn in Cádiz tonight.
Read guide →Also recommendedThe Definitive Guide to Feria de Abril in Sevilla
Relive the spring magic or start planning for next year with our definitive guide to the iconic Sevilla Feria.
Read guide →On this day in Andalucía
On this day in 1962, the famous Nerja Caves were officially declared a Monument of Historical and Artistic Interest.
Weather across the region
Expect intense heat inland today, with Sevilla and Córdoba pushing 38C, making the narrow, shaded streets essential. The Costa del Sol remains lovely at 28C thanks to sea breezes, while the Atlantic coast offers a crisp, cooler alternative. In the Sierra Nevada, the air is still refreshing for hikers. Coastal waters are finally warm enough for a midnight swim.
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
onSinfonía de Poder: Dos Bandas, Un SonidoCasa ColónNow
onPablo Alborán in ConcertPlaza de Toros de GranadaNow
onIl Divo: Icónica Santalucía Sevilla FestPlaza de EspañaNow
onLenny Kravitz: Blue Electric Light TourAuditorio Starlite