Best places to see almond blossom in Spain
Do you want to know which are the best destinations with the most spectacular blossoms? There are many places in Spain where you can see almond blossom. Discover the best places to observe and enjoy the almond blossom in Spain:
1. Tenerife
Due to the island's warm temperatures, the almond blossom trees in Tenerife are the first to bloom in the whole of Spain from mid-January to mid-February.
From Santiago del Teide to Arguayo, there is an easy 10 km walk through Las Manchas.
Here, the lava paths and volcanoes in the background make it an exotic experience.
The City Council is organising the Almond Trees in Blossom campaign, which runs from 26 January to 18 February, and includes various activities.
At Senda Ecoway we do the Almond Blossom Route every year guided by an Official Guide of the Government of the Canary Islands specialised in Active Tourism. The photos that come out of our route are spectacular, and to top it all off, we always end up eating a good handful of almonds.
's almond blossom
Don't miss the Experience to discover the almond trees in blossom on the island of Tenerife.
We will enjoy a tour from the lava tongues of the Chinyero Volcano to the most outstanding almond tree fields of Santiago del Teide.
If you want to live a unique and environmentally friendly experience, and also get to knowSantiago del Teide with a guide Senda , book your place for the route of the almond trees in blossom.
Madrid
The Quinta de los Molinos Park is located in the San Blas district of Madrid, specifically in the Barrio del Salvador.
Considered a historic art garden, classified as a BIC ( Bien de Interés Cultural).
The park covers an area of 25 hectares where you can see the almond trees in bloom in Madrid as well as other species (olive trees, pines, eucalyptus).
The star of the park, however, are the almond blossom trees, which offer a great spectacle. The blossoming usually lasts a few weeks and usually takes place in February, although it all depends on the weather.
3. Basin
In the province of Cuenca lies Vallalpardo, whose extensive groves of almond trees in blossom colour the landscape in white and pink, forming a beautiful route of almond blossom.
There is a hiking route that goes from the village of Villalpardo to Vadocañas along 17 kilometres through these groves, one of the first to flourish on the Iberian Peninsula.
4. Cáceres
The town of Garrovillas de Alconétar in Cáceres celebrates every year the Muestra del Almendro en Flor, a one-day festival with excursions, gastronomic tastings and music.
The route through the surroundings of Garrovillas takes place in mid-February at 9 a.m. to go walking, cycling or horse riding along a covered route of about 8 km from the Plaza Mayor (a coquettish square) to the Gallito spot.
Surrounded by hundreds of almond trees, a unique landscape of almond blossom in Extremadura.
5. Alicante
In the Marina Alta valley is the town of Alcalali, which celebrates its flowering every year with hiking trails, a craft fair, a photography marathon and a pastissos (typical almond sweets) competition.
We continue with the spectacle of the almond blossom in Alicante between the towns of Relleu and Villajoyosa, another reason to immerse ourselves in the world of this tree: the fruit of the tree.
Marcona almonds are the most widely used in Alicante and the different ways in which they are used, both for marzipan and sweets, homemade desserts and products derived from milk.
6. Murcia
From the end of January to the beginning of March, the almond blossom makes its way through the Region of Murcia.
The northwest together with the Sierra España area are the ideal places to see it.
During the month of February this area shared by the municipalities of Calasparra, Cehegín, Cieza, Mula and Bullas is filled with a colour that ranges from white to bright pink.
In particular, the flowering of Cieza is a spectacle of nature that takes place every year in February and March.
The millions of flowers of peaches, flat peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and almond trees create a landscape that is unique in the world. This mixture creates landscapes that look like real paintings.
Undoubtedly, the largest chromatic variety of flowers in the world takes place in the Cieza Blossom.
's almond blossom
Don't miss the Experience to discover the almond trees in blossom on the island of Tenerife.
We will enjoy a tour from the lava tongues of the Chinyero Volcano to the most outstanding almond tree fields of Santiago del Teide.
If you want to live a unique and environmentally friendly experience, and also get to knowSantiago del Teide with a guide Senda , book your place for the route of the almond trees in blossom.
7. Almeria
The Andalusian region of Filabres-Alhamilla is home to numerous villages that every February pay homage to the Almond Blossom by means of routes and gastronomic almond days.
Every weekend there is an event that culminates in a party at the end of the month. Lublin, Lucinena de la Torres, Solvas, Ureira del Campo, Castro de Firabre or Alcudia de Monte Agde are some of the localities participating in this tribute.
8. Malaga
The village of Guaro celebrates Almond Day on January 28, which is usually earlier than in other areas due to its mild climate. Gastronomy, crafts and rural tourism to celebrate this long-awaited blossoming.
Another ideal route to see the almond blossom in Malaga is in Casabermeja. This route climbs up to the Torre Zambra, a Muslim watchtower which is reached by a 6 km asphalted road with spectacular views of the Torcal and the Montes de Malaga.
After the trail, you can take the opportunity to visit the Peñas de Cabrera cave painting site.
9. Mallorca
At the end of January, the almond blossom season begins in Mallorca, the island starts to fill with white and pink flowers,
Almonds are one of Mallorca's proudest foods. In addition to the Sierra de Tramuntana, you can also enjoy this spectacle in the central western part of the island, around Marratxi, Bunyola and Santa María del Camí.
The easy and beautiful route is from La Selva to Moscari. Here you can see some white painted fields, which is the ".Snow in Mallorca". Son Servera, in the east of the island, celebrates the "Feria de los Almendros enFlor" every year.
10. Huesca
In Huesca, on a hill at the entrance to the Pyrenees, stands Loarre Castle, the best preserved Romanesque castle in Europe.
At its feet a plain opens up which in the spring months is covered with almond blossom, creating a spectacular landscape.
11. Catalonia
This location is something surprising about the almond blossom route in Catalonia, because, in Tivissa they do not only have almond trees in blossom.
The season starts with almond trees, which are the first to blossom. They are followed by peach trees, with their more intense pink tones, and finally, cherry trees close the flowering show.
A colourful display that lasts for almost three months, from mid-February to mid-April. Another option for the whole family is to go from Tivissa to the hermitage of San Blas.
