Almond and cherry trees also bloom in Andalusia across idyllic landscapes. Living in, visiting, or traveling through Andalusia is a pleasure at any time of year, but it is also true that spring in the south is synonymous with lively streets and pleasant light and temperatures enveloping cities and natural spaces.
With the return of good weather also come the phenomena typical of spring and, as expected in March, cherry and almond trees begin to bloom, leaving behind bucolic scenes.
We have compiled some photographs of those corners of Andalusia where these trees bloom, leaving an incredible white landscape. You don’t have to leave home to enjoy these images that last only a couple of weeks:
Sierra Mágina (Jaén)
Sierra Mágina is the perfect place to contemplate the cherry and almond trees in bloom between late March and early April. It is undoubtedly one of the most magical landscapes of the Andalusian spring.
Between Jimena and Torres there is a route that starts at the Fuente del Moro and continues through the pine forest of Cánava y Caracoles.
Climb up the north face of the Aznaitín mountain and descend along the path to the track, which leads back to Albanchez.
At the same time, you can consult our gastronomic guide to get away to Jaén and stay in a 16th-century palace in Baeza.
Alfarnate (Málaga)
Every spring, the pink and white flowers of the cherry and almond trees cover the fields of the town of Alfarnate (Malaga, Andalusia) in light colors.
It is not surprising that this area has been christened the “Jerte Valley of Malaga” and that hiking trails have been created to enjoy Malaga’s spring firsthand.
Alfarnate has a unique terrain, as it is the highest municipality in the province and is completely surrounded by mountains.
Cherry cultivation has been introduced in recent years, resulting in one of the most attractive images of the area.
Guaro (Málaga)
The Sierra de las Nieves is home to this town full of almond trees in bloom. The flowering is so intense that they dedicate a themed festival to it on the last Sunday in January.
An event with activities related to nature: a couple of hiking trails, food tastings, and even a photography contest.
In any case, Guaro is a must-visit, at least once in your life, for its other major annual event. This is the Festival de la Luna Mora, which welcomes thousands of visitors every summer. Music, a souk, and activities centered around Andalusian culture on a night lit by thousands of candles.
Arenas (Malaga)
The municipality of Arenas in Malaga can be reached from Vélez-Málaga via a winding road. A journey that will take travelers to this path of almond trees in bloom.
You can see them just before the town of Arenas, in the neighboring village of Daimalos, or along the road to the ruins of Bentomiz Castle.
Abrucena (Almería)
Therainsthat have been feeding the Andalusian landscape have left green meadows, full reservoirs, and mountain ranges in all their splendor. Another landscape that looks beautiful in spring is Abrucena, in Almería.
At the foot of the Sierra Nevada, cherry trees are in bloom, with hundreds of trees whose fruit will be harvested around mid-May.
Gaucín (Málaga)
Gaucín, the “balcony of the Serranía,” is transformed with the arrival of spring into a living canvas where the pristine white of the cherry blossoms breaks with the sobriety of the limestone rock.
Walking along its paths at this time of year is like immersing yourself in a choreography of petals falling like warm snow. You can enjoy this fleeting spectacle and visit its imposing Castillo del Águila, one of the least known and most impressive fortresses in Andalusia.
