April in Spain: A Detective Mystery (Quirke, 8)

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The Human Rights Film Festivaltakes place in San Sebastian near the end of April, the same city that hosts the prestigious San Sebastian International Film Festival later in the year.

Often relegated toa simple day trip from Madrid or Seville, the Andalusian city of Cordoba has so much more to offer than its famous Mezquita, the iconic mosque-cathedral. Yes, you should absolutely make room in your schedule for a trip to Spain's most iconic mosque, but the city is truly at its best in the spring and deserves to be savored.

April (Monday): Easter Monday ( Lunes de Pascua) – Balearic Islands, Basque Country, Catalonia, La Rioja, Navarre, and Valencia Just like its counterparts in Seville and Malaga, Cordoba's Semana Santa processions have all the flair and passion you can come to expect from Andalusian Easter celebrations. After Holy Week, don't miss out on the Cata de Vinos Montilla-Moriles from April 21–25, 2021. This massive wine tasting festival perfectly encapsulates the magical essence of Cordoba in springtime. with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

If you’re visiting Spain in winter, you can expect the temperatures to be around 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the country, but they will steadily rise as you move into spring and summer months. Other festivals during March include the Sant Medir festival in Barcelona, where horse-drawn carriages filled with Spaniards throw treats to the people in the Garcia neighborhood. There’s also Semana Santa , the most Holy Week of the year. It’s a massive religious celebration throughout Spain during Easter, and can last for more than a week! April – Prime Time for Adventure Activities

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October is also an ideal time to go hiking as you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the fall foliage along the trails. Spring is an especially good time to visit as it’s often warm enough to hit the beach, and there are tons of festivals and events going on that shouldn’t be missed! With far fewer tourists visiting Spain in April, you’ll have the chance to explore iconic Barcelona landmarks such as La Sagrada Família without the overwhelming crowds. April also sees the city of Barcelona jump wholeheartedly into Easter celebrations.

Highlights: Way less tourists | Pleasant weather | Good time to visit Andalusia | Surfing in Northern Spain October is the best time to head to inland cities like Madrid and Salamanca as they’re finally cool enough from the summer, but not as cold as they get in the heart of winter.The unfortunate oyster incident lands Quirke in the local hospital, where he is attended to by Dr Angela Lawless. The doctor bears an uncanny resemblance to a woman called April Latimer, a friend of Quirke’s daughter, Phoebe. He’d spotted the same woman earlier at a local wine bar, but convinced himself it was only his imagination. After all, it couldn’t be the troubled April. She was killed five years earlier by her brother, following a scandal about their well-connected family who had ties to the government. The more he thinks about it, the more Quirke is convinced she is April, whose body was never found, and he convinces a reluctant Phoebe to join them in San Sebastian, escorted by Detective St John Stafford.

In April, people in Andalusia start heading to the beach and restaurant terraces slowly fill up with eager diners ready for a taste of spring on the patio. Despite the weather being good, the wave of summer tourists still hasn’t hit yet, so this is a great time to visit before things get too crowded! Besides the weather, you’ll be able to choose when to go based on activities available and famous festivals that will round out your holiday. January – Ideal for Winter Activities The warm weather also brings fun festivals, like the Feria de Abril , a spring fair in Seville that showcases Spanish culture and has endless entertainment. There’s also a huge music festival in Madrid called Festimad during which you get a different concert every night! The Sant Jordi Festivalis a local celebration that combines Valentine's Day traditions with a celebration of the lives of Cervantes and Shakespeare, who both died on the same day. Ittakes place in the Catalonia region on April 23 every year, when lovers typically gift books to one another.However, no matter when you visit Spain, you won’t be disappointed. Year round, there’s delicious food, unbelievable museums, and a culture that’s well worth immersing yourself in.Just note that during off-season between November and March, you may find that businesses and restaurants have shortened hours. Spanish isn’t the only language spoken in Spain. Catalan is the primary language in Catalonia, Basque is spoken in the northern Basque region and Galician is used in Galicia, northwestern Spain.