Andalucia.com Newsletter Spring 2025 |
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 Spring Fair (c) Michelle Chaplow |
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Spring 2025 Newsletter
As the sun starts to warm the landscapes of Andalucia, Spring arrives in a burst of colour, festivals, and outdoor activities. This is the perfect time to explore the region’s stunning countryside, lively cities, and beautiful coastlines.
We have selected some of our favourite places and events for you to discover.
Whether you're looking for vibrant cultural celebrations or seeking a peaceful retreat in nature, Andalucia has something for you this season.
Browse our newsletter to explore Andalucia in the Spring and start planning your trip.
If you find this newsletter interesting, please share it with your friends and, of course, if you have suggestions about places or events which you think we should discover, we’d love to hear from you.
Discover Andalucia
 Mermaids Reef - Arrecife de las Sirenas is one of the most iconic and magical spots in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park |
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The Costa Almeria
One of the lesser-known costas
The coastline of the province of Almería is a contrast of wildlife nature reserves, sunny beaches and some lively tourist destinations.
If you take the coastal road along the south eastern coast of Almería you will discover one of Spain´s most unspoiled landscapes set in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.
It is perfect for nature lovers and photographers with dramatic scenery, rock formations and desert landscapes set by the shimmering water of the Mediterranean and its whitewashed villages.
You can start either from the village of San Miguel or from San José and the route is divided into two as part of the road is not open for motorized vehicles.
Festivals in Andalucia
 Patios de San Basilio © Michelle Chaplow |
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Festival of the Patios
One of Cordoba’s Colourful May Festivals
This blooming marvellous festival offers an unmissable opportunity to see around 50 courtyard gardens, usually closed to the public, whose walls are festooned with brightly-hued geraniums, tumbling jasmine, and brilliant bougainvillea. Such a feast of floral extravaganzas makes a fantastic day.
You can visit the patios of private family properties, convents, and museums over a period of two weeks, including two weekends (10/11 and 17/18 May) – note that most are open 11am to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm. There are also concerts and flamenco performance.
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 Cristina Vega inside her historic hat shop, Sombrerería Maquedano in Seville, with towers of vintage hatboxes. © Fiona Flores |
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Sombrerería (Hat Shop) Maquedano
Step inside Seville’s most iconic hat shop
Sombrerería Maquedano is one of the traditional retail companies recognized by the city of Sevilla as an “Establecimiento Emblematico”
Although the shop has been located on the famous Calle Sierpes in the centre of Sevilla since 1908, this company has been selling hats in the city since 1896.
Serving both locals and tourists, four generations of headwear experts have helped clients to find the correct style and fit from the range of Panama, Fedora, and classic wide brimmed Andaluz hats.
We sat down with Cristina Vega, the current manager, to hear the story behind the shop's enduring legacy—and which hats people will be wearing at the Feria de Abril.
Music in Andalucia
 Plaza de España is a stunning backdrop for Icónica Fest, where Pet Shop Boys performed on 17 June. © Mauri Buhigas |
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Iconica Sevilla
A spectacular music festival starting on 30th May
Celebrating its fifth edition, Icónica Fest returns to Seville's Plaza de España from 30 May until mid-July.
This well-known music festival showcases a diverse lineup spanning pop, rock, electronica, jazz, and funk.
Set against the stunning backdrop of an illuminated Plaza de España, attendees can enjoy performances from international stars such as Justin Timberlake, Pet Shop Boys, Madnessia Kylie Minogue, and Jean-Michel Jarre, as well as acclaimed Spanish artists.
Each evening begins with a captivating light show and there is a variety of food and drink stalls for those attending.
Find out more and book here….
Gastronomy in Andalucia
 Chocolate Y Churros (spiral shaped deep fried doughnuts) and hot chocolate for dunking. |
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Chocolate con Churros
A Beloved Andalucian Tradition
In Andalucia, the delightful combination of chocolate con churros is more than a treat—it's a social ritual that brings people together.
Churros are golden, crispy fried dough pastries, traditionally dusted with sugar. They are best enjoyed when dipped into “chocolate a la taza” a rich, thick hot chocolate.
This sweet pairing is typically enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Discover this wonderful tradition throughout Andalucia in a café or at an outdoor “churrería”.
Learn more about this delicious treat….
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Ronda
Fascinating Facts about Ronda.
Discover more about the hill-top town of Ronda, the most visited Pueblo Blanco in Andalucia located in the province of Malaga.
Ronda is closely associated with bullfighting and Ernest Hemmingway and the mountainous area of the Sierra de Ronda was a popular hide-out for bandits in the 19th century.
Ronda´s old town retains a lot of its historic charm and the famous escarpments and views of the Tajo river gorge passing through the centre of the town are picture-postcard perfect!
Discover more fascinating facts about this scenic town, its historic treasures and romantic plazas here….
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Welcome to El Rincón de Andalucia.com
In this special section of our newsletter, we bring you behind-the-scenes look at how we bring you the most useful insights for discovering Andalucía.
This time we would like to introduce one of our writers, Saskia Mier.
Malaga born, Saskia grew up between the UK and Ronda, Malaga.
Saskia is our expert on the villages of Andalucia, working on a long-term project to cover all 780 villages, so far over the last nine years she has written about more than 500.
Find out more about Saskia and the project.