Six places to see the spectacle of almond blossoms

At the end of February and beginning of March the almond trees bloom, an ephemeral phenomenon that dyes the fields and plantations of these trees white and pink, causing a beautiful spectacle worth seeing and announcing that spring is almost here here.

The good weather that has been enjoyed in part of the Peninsula invites you to make a little getaway to the countryside to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities and witness this natural event.

We propose some of the best places in Spain to enjoy this landscape.

Guadalest Valley (Alicante)

The almond tree is a characteristic tree of the province of Alicante, thanks to the climatic conditions, and there are many places where these plantations abound where you can enjoy a walk among flowering almond trees and their characteristic sweet aroma.

One of the most beautiful is the Valle del Guadalest, at the foot of the Cordillera Betica.

The valley is made up of a series of charming villages with white houses and cobbled streets that are worth a stop.

Of all,

, a medieval town carved into the rock on the banks of the reservoir of the same name and crowned by a castle.

These days, its surroundings are dyed the white and pink that characterize the flowers of the almond trees.

Other nearby towns where you can admire the phenomenon are Benimantell, Benifato, Beniardá and Confrides.

More information and routes here.

Filabres Alhamilla (Almeria)

In the interior of Almería, thousands of almond trees dot this region, whose landscape is completely transformed for a few weeks a year.

Approaching any of the six municipalities that make up the Filabres Alhamilla region (Benizalón, Lubrín, Lucainena de las Torres, Sorbas, Senés and Uleila del Campo) is a guarantee of being able to admire the phenomenon.

These towns are framed in a valley between two mountain ranges of considerable height and spectacular beauty, the Sierra de los Filabres, to the north, and the Sierra Alhamilla, to the south, and also have other attractions, such as gastronomy, folklore and heritage. historical.

Tejeda (Gran Canaria)

The charming town at the foot of Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria is one of the most beautiful in Spain.

In its municipal area is the Tejeda caldera, a formation of volcanic origin crossed by steep ravines.

This almost lunar landscape contrasts surprisingly during the month of February with the whites and pinks coming from the flowers of the almond trees that populate the area.

have been celebrated there .

, a tribute that praises the flowering of its fields and revolves around the maintenance and enhancement of Canarian customs through folklore, crafts, gastronomy, dances and typical games and samples of traditional trades.

Due to the pandemic, this year it has not been possible to celebrate either, but the almond trees continue to flourish in the area, in full view of whoever wants to visit them.

Majorca

The almond is one of the typical products of Mallorca and its trees dot different parts of the island, especially the valleys at the foot of the

.

At the end of winter, what is known there as the

occurs, when the spectacle of flowering takes place, and there are many signposted routes that run through many of the plantations.

Other famous places for the spectacular nature of this landscape are the

, the

in Petra, the

or the

in the surroundings of Felanitx.

There are companies that organize guided tours, such as www.turismepetit.com.

Villalpardo (Cuenca)

In the region of Manchuela, at the eastern end of the province of Cuenca, Villalpardo is famous for its extensive fields of almond trees, which during these dates are an attraction for hikers and tourists.

One of the best routes to see the phenomenon is the one that goes from Villalpardo to Vadocañas, a path of about 16 km that, in addition to running through beautiful fields of almond trees in bloom, crosses hermitages, dams, rivers...

Fifth of the Mills (Madrid)

This old rustic-style recreational estate that includes stately homes, greenhouses, mills, streams, ponds, fountains and ancient trees, located in the heart of the city, is one of the best places to enjoy the flowering of the almond trees in Madrid.

The huge space located at the end of Calle Alcalá, today a public park, has nearly 1,500 specimens of this tree.

Entrance to the park is free, but if you want to enjoy everything it houses and get to know its history more closely, it is recommended to hire a guide.

The Microplan agency offers several itineraries through the park, such as the one for this Sunday, February 27, at 11 a.m., which will also include a guided walk through the

.

Price: 18 euros.

To book, you must send an email to pasatemadrid@microplanmadrid.com.

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