15 spectacular flowering seasons to welcome spring in Spain
Colour reigns supreme in Spain during spring and early summer. Millions of cherry trees in bloom, fields full of lavender, almond trees blanketed in white… Here are some of the destinations with Spain’s most spectacular blooms and flower festivals to enjoy this season. Grab your camera and experience a Spanish spring!
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A blanket of white and pink in Mallorca
Usually, by the end of January, this Mediterranean Balearic Island is already being transformed as its almond groves burst into bloom. In fact, many painters and photographers love visiting Mallorca at this time of year to capture the moment when the island seems covered in snow.
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Tejeda and its Almond Blossom festival on Gran Canaria
This village on the island of Gran Canaria holds one of its main fiestas in February, when its almond trees are in bloom. This is one of the oldest festivals in the Canary Islands, and as well as the flowers, you can also enjoy stands selling crafts and listen to traditional local music. By the way, did you know that Tejeda is said to be one of the prettiest villages in Spain?
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Quinta de los Molinos, in the centre of Madrid
This flowering season is unusual because it takes place in a park in the city of Madrid, Parque Quinta de los Molinos (metro stop Suanzes L5 and bus routes 114, 146, 70, 77). Around February - March, the almond trees “wake up” and attract everyone who wants a striking photo of nature in the city.
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Cieza in full colour, in the Region of Murcia
A rainbow on earth. That’s what the people of Murcia call the fruit trees in flower in the orchards of Cieza, especially its millions of peach trees. Throughout the month of March all sorts of tours and activities are available, from tourist trains to 4x4 tours, balloon rides, horse rides, canyoning, photography competitions, concerts and special menus to celebrate the moment.
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Flowering season in the Caderechas Valley, Burgos
A white valley full of the scent and taste of fruit, mainly the local specialities: reineta apples and cherries. April may be the best month to enjoy the show, combining mild temperatures with the flowering of most of the orchards. The Caderechas valley is just an hour from Burgos, about 70 kilometres.
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Cherry trees in the land of olives, Jaén
Among hectares of olive groves, in the Sierra Mágina mountain range of Jaén, you can discover blooming cherry trees in March and April. White blooms fill the valleys, still edged by snow along the mountain tops. The largest group of cherry trees is in the municipality of Torres.
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Over one and a half million cherry trees in Jerte (Cáceres)
From late March until mid-April, the cherry trees of the Jerte valley in Cáceres (Extremadura) offer one of the most famous flowering seasons in all of Spain. The best way to enjoy this area is to organise a car tour and visit the villages of the valley, such as Piornal, Casas del Castañar, El Torno and Rebollar. There is also a Cherry Blossom Festival with plenty of activities, including a market selling local foods, falconry shows, guided tours, hiking, dramatisations of local legends, and more.
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The scent of apples in cider country, Asturias
Six villages in Asturias - Bimenes, Cabranes, Colunga, Nava, Sariegu and Villaviciosa - are known as the “Cider District”. As well as tasting the delicious cider traditionally produced in the area, if you visit around late April and early May you can see Apple Blossom Week and stroll around the orchards, take selfies in a sea of white flowers, learn the special cider pouring technique, and enjoy special menus for the occasion.
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Plum blossom day in Nalda, La Rioja
On the first Sunday in April, most of the fruit trees of the Iregua valley will be in bloom, especially the plum trees. The village of Nalda celebrates it with special meals of traditional dishes like migas de pastor (breadcrumbs with lamb) and roast meats, as well as street markets and guided tours. Take the opportunity to climb to the viewing point of Nalda Castle and see the valley full of flowers spread out below.
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Poppy-red fields in Toledo
Delicate, elegant, and in a brilliant red which floods huge areas with colour in April and May. Poppies are common all over Spain, especially in areas like Toledo. The areas around the castles of Montalbán or Polán are perfect for breath-taking photographs.
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The courtyards of Cordoba at their best
In the first fortnight of May, the city of Cordoba organises a festival to celebrate its courtyards full of flowers and potted plants. This traditional celebration, now on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, fills the streets with happy people and the wonderful scent of orange blossom.
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Flowers become art in Girona
The city of Girona bursts into flower in May in its own unique way. Its squares, gardens, courtyards and monuments become the setting for creative floral compositions. This is the Temps de Flors festival.
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Spring yellow in Sierra de Gredos, Ávila
Between the end of May and June, the Sierra de Gredos Park is turned to gold by flowering broom. The flowers cover the whole park, where you’ll find more than 60 viewing points over the sea of yellow. The villages in the area celebrate the Flowering Broom Festival with guided tours, tastings of local dishes, and cultural activities.
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The first sunflowers in La Bureba, Burgos
Sunflowers bloom in summer, but the district of La Bureba (north-east Burgos, in Castile and Leon) sees the first of them in late spring. You can enjoy the fields of sunflowers as you drive through the area, but if you have time, take a walk through one and see how they turn to face the sun throughout the day.
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Lavender fields, music and art in Brihuega, Guadalajara
Just imagine: extensive purple fields with kilometres of lavender flowers, the air full of their fragrance and outdoor concerts… It’s the Brihuega lavender festival, held every July in this village in Guadalajara (Castile-La Mancha), when they gather the flowers that bloom in late June and early July.
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