Spain in April

Spain at its best: fairs, blossom and long days

Weather in April

Green northMild, still showery.
Madrid and the centreWarm and pleasant.
Mediterranean coastWarm days; the sea is still cool.
AndalusiaWarm and sunny: perfect for cities.
Canary IslandsWarm.

The Feria de Abril in Seville (13 to 18 April 2027) and Moros y Cristianos in Alcoy. Ideal for city breaks before the heat.

Fiestas in April

Seville

Feria de Abril

A week-long city of more than 1,000 striped tents (casetas) where Sevillanos dance sevillanas, drink rebujito and ride in horse carriages i…

13 to 18 April 2027

Alcoy (Alcoi)

Moros y Cristianos

Three days of parades re-enacting the battles between Moors and Christians, with spectacular costumes, gunpowder and a mock siege of a wood…

22 to 24 April 2027

Where to go in April

Andalusia

Seville

Andalusia’s capital: the cathedral and Giralda, the Real Alcázar, orange-tree squares, flamenco and the biggest Holy Week and spring fair i…

€€€€ 2 to 3 days

Andalusia

Granada

The Alhambra, the Albaicín and free tapas with every drink: a student city with ski slopes 45 minutes away and the coast an hour south.

€€€€ 2 days

Andalusia

Córdoba

The Mezquita-Catedral, flower-filled patios and a perfectly preserved old Jewish quarter, with fast trains to Madrid, Seville and Málaga.

€€€€ 1 to 2 days

Andalusia

Ronda

A town split by a 100-metre gorge and joined by the Puente Nuevo: bullring, wineries and the white villages of the Serranía around it.

€€€€ 1 to 2 days

Community of Madrid

Madrid

Spain’s capital: the Prado, huge parks, late nights, the country’s biggest job market and a city that welcomes newcomers quickly.

€€€€ 3 to 4 days

Catalonia

Barcelona

Gaudí, beaches, food and Europe’s best-known city break, plus a big international job market and some of Spain’s highest rents.

€€€€ 3 to 4 days

Frequently asked questions

Where should I go in Spain in April?

Good choices in April include Seville, Granada, Córdoba, Ronda, Madrid, Barcelona. The Feria de Abril in Seville (13 to 18 April 2027) and Moros y Cristianos in Alcoy. Ideal for city breaks before the heat.

What is the weather like in Spain in April?

Green north: Mild, still showery. Madrid and the centre: Warm and pleasant. Mediterranean coast: Warm days; the sea is still cool. Andalusia: Warm and sunny: perfect for cities. Canary Islands: Warm.

What fiestas are on in Spain in April?

Feria de Abril (Seville): 13 to 18 April 2027. Moros y Cristianos (Alcoy (Alcoi)): 22 to 24 April 2027.

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