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SEMANA Santa will have a dry, sunny start to the week in Andalucia. According to Aemet, the state weather agency, rain is unlikely due to a persistent Atlantic anticyclone. The temperatures in most parts of the area are likely to be comfortable between 22C and 24C, with Sevilla possibly seeing the mercury reach 26C for the first half week. Malaga …

This year, weather conditions could be mixed for Semana Santa celebrations in Spain Credit : Q77photo, Shutterstock Here’s the early forecast for Semana Santa in Spain: mostly settled The weather across much of the country, but cooler than usual – with a risk of sudden showers in some regions, especially along the Mediterranean. The trends are clearer, even though the …

Andalucia’s streets will be awash with colour from Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Easter Sunday, April 5. According to ancient tradition, Semana Santa Every day must be marked with processions. Every Spaniard, however, dreads bad conditions. It is not possible to expose the precious statues of saints to rain. The processions are cancelled if clouds appear. Months of preparation …

As spring continues to be stable, residents and visitors alike continue to enjoy the warm temperatures in Alicante. Credit: Shutterstock/Pepeelson Alicante continues to experience higher-than-usual temperatures The Costa Blanca South continues to enjoy mild, stable weather as we enter spring. On Monday, the 23rd of March, daytime temperatures in coastal areas again reached highs to mid-20s, confirming a pattern that …

A BLASTING of polar air will sweep across Spain bringing with it a drastic drop in temperatures, widespread rain and strong winds, as well as snowfall, ahead of Semana Santa celebrations.  Spain, after a brief taste last week of early summer, when temperatures reached up to 25C in Bilbao is bracing themselves for the return to winter conditions, as a …

Storm Theresa creeping along the Spanish south coast. Credit: Daniel J Skinner – Shutterstock Storm Therese is barrelling towards southern Spain, bringing widespread disruption and orange-level warnings from the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET). Forecasts include heavy rain, strong winds, rough seas, and even snow on higher ground. Canarias will be the hardest hit, while Andalucia is likely to feel …

The vernal (spring) equinox was celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere at 2.46pm CET on March 20. As the Sun crossed over the celestial pole, the length of day and night became nearly equal. This ushered in longer daylight hours as well as the promise for blooming landscapes. This seasonal change is welcomed by many, as it’s often said in Spain …

As Storm Therese intensifies on Saturday, March 21, the Canary Islands have been under intense pressure. Snow at high altitudes, sudden flooding and dangerous coast surges are all conditions that the authorities have to deal with as a fast-moving and widespread weather situation affects multiple islands. The immediate impact on residents and expats is the activation the PEIN emergency plans, …

Storm Therese now affects multiple regions in mainland Spain with its rain. Credit: Shutterstock/Vadym Zaitsev As Storm Therese approaches mainland Spain on Friday, 20th March, regional authorities have suspended classes and closed roads of high risk across the Canary Islands. In mountainous terrain where rainfall has reached record levels, emergency protocols have now been implemented to prevent floods in barrancos …

SPAIN faces an uncharted area as the list of storms nears its end, with only 2 left by mid-March. Storm Therese is the 19th named hurricane to strike Spain during the season 2025-2026. There are more storms in the Atlantic and a mini list could be looming.  It is a first in history since the storm-naming system began during the …