{"id":7971,"date":"2019-05-06T17:30:35","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T16:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=7971"},"modified":"2019-05-09T16:35:02","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T15:35:02","slug":"why-springtime-is-an-exceptionally-magical-time-in-andalucia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/why-springtime-is-an-exceptionally-magical-time-in-andalucia\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Springtime is an Exceptionally Magical Time in Andaluc\u00eda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve yet to visit Andaluc\u00eda\u2019s \u2018big three\u2019 cities, you\u2019re certainly in for a treat when you do. By \u2018big three\u2019 we mean Granada, Cordoba and Seville, three remarkable Spanish cities, laden in extraordinary Moorish architecture, brimming with zest, traditionalism and vivacity and paradisal for culture vultures, foodies, musicians, shopaholics, historians and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7972\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_127428156-min.jpeg\" alt=\"Why springtime is an exceptionally magical time in Andaluc\u00eda\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Though we have to admit, there\u2019s much more to Andaluc\u00eda than its big three cities, as interwoven between these legendary cities are hilltop towns, quintessential villages, unique mountain ranges, a stunning coastline and dramatic gorges, all of which can be enjoyed to the maximum during the springtime, when this culturally, geographically and gastronomically-distinct region of Spain really comes alive.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at why springtime is an exceptionally magical time in Andaluc\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The weather is just right<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can never fully guarantee the weather, not even in the south of Spain. However Andaluc\u00eda during the months of April, May and June is warming up nicely, without being too hot, meaning it\u2019s the perfect time to explore the many gems the region is home to and take advantage of the blue, cloudless skies and light evenings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy the beautiful colours of spring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With its dazzling \u2018pueblos blancos\u2019 \u2013 whitewashed villages \u2013 contrasting vividly with the emerald landscape that surrounds them, yet to have taken on the dusting of yellow as the ground becomes scorched under the hot summer sun, scattered in vibrantly-colours poppies, lavender, sunflowers and more, lay like a carpet under the cobalt sky above, the colours of spring exemplifies the unique beauty of this part of Spain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Witness the many springtime fiestas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spring is Andaluc\u00eda is awash with wild and wacky fiestas that enable visitors to become acquainted with ancient customs and traditions that are carried out with serious aplomb by the locals.<\/p>\n<p>Fiestas such as the Cruces de Mayo \u2013 Crosses of May \u2013 and the Fiestas de los Patios in Cordoba in May, ensure there\u2019s never a dull moment when visiting this magical part of Spain in the springtime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve yet to visit Andaluc\u00eda\u2019s \u2018big three\u2019 cities, you\u2019re certainly in for a treat when you do. 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