Why does Seville smell so nice?

Some 40,000 orange trees spread to all corners of the city with a great ornamental value that gives identity to Seville, both visual and olfactory. The smell of azahar (orange blossoms) pervades the whole city when spring comes and the orange blossom.



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Seville is located in the lower part of the Guadalquivir Valley, which is often referred to as the frying pan of Andalucia, as it features the hottest cities in the country. Seville is the warmest city in Continental Europe.

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Seville sees 22ºC in May and 27ºC in June. Being on the coast, Barcelona sees slightly cooler temperatures of 20ºC in May and 24ºC in June, with a sea temperature of 17ºC in May and 21ºC in June – still on the cool side, making those heated swimming pools all the more appealing.

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But repeatedly hot temperature levels in recent years, have led to concern among weather experts who claim the city is “essentially turning into a desert”. Seville is no stranger to heat and is dubbed the “Iberian oven” due to hot air which blows from North Africa.

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Seville, Andalusia Generally speaking though, Seville is the hottest city in Spain. Temperatures start to climb in April and the sunshine lasts until well into September. Spring is one of the best times to visit, with temperatures averaging 25-30C (77-86F). Rainfall is rare too.

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Summertime heat in Seville can be unbearable with temperatures averaging in the mid-90s (air conditioning becomes a highly sought after commodity). But the hot weather does have its advantages: Cold beer never tasted better, and nighttime temperatures are great for evenings spent at rooftop bars and outdoor patios.

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Here, this bustling city sees some of the hottest temperatures in the country, due to its location away from the cooling influence of the coast.

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The Costa del Sol and the Cabo de Gata in Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and the Costa Blanca are all destinations where you'll find a climate of eternal springtime practically all year round. You'll find it perfectly possible to take a dip at the beach and then relax in the sun.

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The best climate in Spain and the most sunshine is found in Alicante on the Costa Blanca. With an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month, it's easy to see why so many expats choose to move to Alicante, not to mention the city's lively culture scene, great nightlife and an endless list of historical sights to visit.

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