Spain in the rating of popularity among tourists has long soared to the first lines and is not going to give up its positions. The number of guests of the country, depending on the season, may increase or decrease. With the arrival of the blooming spring, Spanish magnets are turned on, attracting new tourists every day. Holidays in Spain in May opens the high season.
Weather forecast
The last month of the Spanish spring pleases with warm sunny days. It is already hot in the south of Spain, while the central and northern parts of it are just getting ready for high temperatures. Not everyone dares to swim, but there are enough sunbathers. During the day, you can walk in light dresses and shorts, in the evening you still have to wear warmer clothes.
The hottest time is still ahead, but tourists are arriving every minute, so you should hurry and enjoy the sights while you can still get closer to them.
Holidays
May for the Spaniards, however, like the rest of the months, is rich in events in which not only local residents, but also guests of the country are ready to take part. Madrid Day is celebrated on May 2 with military parades that look very solemn.
Very beautiful traditions accompany the festival of the Holy Cross, it is held in Cordoba and Granada. Cities flourish - crosses and streets are adorned with chic floral arrangements.
And Cordoba also became famous for the fact that on the same days in May it holds a Yard Competition among residents. The Spaniards are happy to decorate their own courtyards and surrounding areas, planting rosals and jasmine, orange and lemon trees.
Eternal spring
One of the largest Canary Islands, Tenerife, pleases tourists with a spring mood all year round. Sunny, warm and almost no rain. Beach rest and night discos, a wide excursion program and national cuisine - this is not the whole list of Tenerife's entertainment.
It is in May that festive events are held in honor of the Day of the Canary Islands and it is in Tenerife. Guests of Ibiza take part in festivals of medieval culture with pleasure, and tourists who have chosen Girona for recreation enjoy the Festival of Flowers.
Bullfighting Passion
The Spanish national spectacle is in the spotlight of both the Spaniards themselves and the guests of the country. Despite the attempts of certain groups to stop the bullfighting shows, the locals are sure that this beautiful and mesmerizing show will always find its fans. This is not a fight between a bull and a bullfighter, but a real performance with its own script, rituals and traditions.
Updated: 2020.02.
