Spain’s almond blossom season: where to go in February

For a few short weeks each year, Spain quietly changes colour. Hillsides soften into pale pink and white. Country roads feel lighter. The Spanish almond blossom season is one of winter’s gentlest rewards — and early February is when it truly begins.

Unlike cherry blossom elsewhere, almond blossom arrives without ceremony. There is no single peak day, no national countdown. Instead, flowering rolls across the country, shaped by altitude, rainfall and temperature. That unpredictability is part of the charm.

Tejeda, Gran Canaria: blossom with mountain views

High in the interior of Tejeda

, almond trees bloom against dramatic volcanic landscapes. The village hosts an annual almond blossom celebration recognised on Spain’s official tourism calendar, combining local produce, crafts and traditional music.

Even without attending the festival itself, February is the ideal time to visit. The roads leading into Tejeda offer some of the most striking blossom views in the Canary Islands, with the added bonus of mild winter temperatures.

Mallorca: winter’s quiet transformation

On Mallorca

, almond blossom is woven into the island’s interior rather than its beaches. Fields between villages turn pale and luminous, particularly in the Pla and Tramuntana foothills.

Local almond blossom fairs take place in early February, celebrating traditional farming culture and winter cuisine. But the real pleasure is simply driving inland, pulling over when the landscape opens up, and letting the season unfold at its own pace.

Andalucía: a perfect excuse for a winter day trip

In Andalucia

, almond blossom provides one of the best reasons to head inland during winter. Provinces such as Málaga, Granada and Almería all have pockets where trees bloom early, often against darker hills that make the colours stand out.

The appeal here is simplicity. No tickets. No crowds. Just countryside, winter light and a long lunch afterwards.

When to go — and how not to be disappointed

Almond blossom does not follow a fixed calendar. Some years peak in late January. Others stretch well into February. Frost, rain and warm spells all play a role.

To make the most of it:

• Check recent local photos before travelling

• Aim for early morning or late afternoon light

• Choose flexibility over fixed dates

Even if the blossom is late, you still gain a winter countryside escape — and often that is reason enough.

A quiet seasonal ritual

Almond blossom is not about spectacle. It’s about noticing change. A pause in winter. A signal that spring is on its way, even if the air is still cool.

For residents, it’s a familiar pleasure. For visitors, it’s a reminder that Spain’s beauty doesn’t wait for summer.

February is the moment. The colour will not last.

Almond trees in bloom in Ayerbe, the spectical not to be missed in Huesca