Andalucía

What to do

Seville's world-famous April fair offers grand display of culture, tradition, revelry and pride

The huge event kicked off on Sunday, when temperatures soared to 30C but the heat did not deter revellers, who arrived in their thousands to enjoy the first day of a traditional Sevillian celebration that will continue until Saturday 20 April

Weather forecast

Summer-like temperatures of around 30C expected in south of Spain for a few more days yet

Thermometers across Andalucía will continue to register high values until Thursday when there could be a change in the weather as a new front arrives - possibly bringing some rain and thunderstorms to the region on Friday

Eurovelo 8, the long-distance cycle route that will take you from Andalucía in Spain to Athens in Greece

The 7,000 kilometre 'Mediterranean Route' starts in the Andalusian city of Cadiz and passes through France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania before arriving at its final destination

Street performer

Meet the Granada acrobat conquering the world in leaps and bounds

Jesús Soria has been performing for six years on the streets of London, New York, Montreal, Paris and Seville. "I started out doing shows on the Costa del Sol and I didn't realise at the time you could make a living out of it"

Drought crisis

300 illegal wells detected in Granada province in five-year period

More awareness about the drought and anger at neighbours stealing water has triggered calls, as did the case of little Julen who tragically lost his life after falling into a borehole in Malaga province in 2019

The wallaby that roamed the streets of an Andalusian town for weeks is now at the zoo

He shares the space with other Bennett's wallabies in Jerez and 'has been well received' by his new family

Retail

Olive oil prices in Spain have risen in first quarter of 2024 but there are signs of them stabilising

A national consumer association analysis has confirmed increases ranging from 7% to 23%, but predicts that prices could drop - thanks to the latest rains

Family aid

This is the Junta de Andalucía's aid package for families with more than three children

The subsidies of up to 4,800 euros are subject to certain financial and age requirements for the offspring, and this is how to apply

Tourism

Alhambra visitor numbers peak as tickets sold out a month in advance

High tourist season results in a surge in visitors to the Granada palace, which will receive 530,000 tourists between April and May, 30% of them Spanish

Air travel

Granada airport aims to spread wings with new flights to Paris, London and Dubai

Representatives from the provincial tourist board have travelled to different countries in Europe to strengthen ties and increase flights between the home of the iconic Alhambra and other major international cities