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Remembering the Great Siege of Cádiz on a Balmy Summer Tuesday

Tuesday, 25 August 2026Updated Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Remembering the Great Siege of Cádiz on a Balmy Summer Tuesday

Edition #237 of 365Santoral: San Luis y San José de Calasanz

We are deep into the high summer rhythm now, where the days are long and the nights are finally soft enough to enjoy. While many flock to the busy coastlines, there is a distinct magic in the mountain escapes and late night festivals like the ongoing Feria de Almería.

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On this day in Andalucía

In 1812, the French army finally lifted the Siege of Cádiz during the Peninsular War, ending a blockade that had lasted more than two years and was a pivotal moment in the resistance against Napoleon.

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Weather across the region

Early fog in Sevilla gives way to a high of 31°C, a temperature matched in Córdoba and Granada. Cádiz is the most comfortable spot at 23°C, ideal for coastal walks with Atlantic waters at 22°C. If you are heading to the Sierra Nevada, prepare for a 20% chance of rain and cooler highs of 24°C. Elsewhere, the Mediterranean remains a warm 25°C.

Málaga · Costa del Sol

31°21°

Partly cloudy

Sevilla

31°19°

Fog

Córdoba

31°20°

Partly cloudy

Granada

31°14°

Partly cloudy

Sierra Nevada

24°13°

Partly cloudy

Cádiz · Costa de la Luz

23°22°

Partly cloudy

Huelva

27°19°

Partly cloudy

Almería · Cabo de Gata

30°22°

Partly cloudy

🌊 Mediterranean 25°C🌊 Atlantic 22°C☀️ Sunrise 07:43 · Sunset 20:56

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