Long live spring!: The most beautiful almond blossom spots of the Mediterranean

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It is said that there are several million, some even speak of more than eight million almond trees: the popular holiday island attracts attention from all other parts of the Mediterranean with its large number of flowering trees. From late January to March, the largest Balearic island turns into a sea of ​​pink and white flowers.

The almond blossom is particularly impressive in two regions: in the center of the island, where the largest almond plantations are located, and in the west, in the Tramuntana Mountains. The mountains, honored by UNESCO with their quaint little villages, terraced slopes where gnarled olive trees grow and wide sea views, are the most beautiful place in the Mediterranean for almond blossoms.

When? From late January to mid-March.

Fly: In February, some tour groups go to Mallorca to see the almond blossoms. Otherwise, almost no tourists come to the island – the ideal time to visit.

Andalusia is one of the most beautiful and popular regions of mainland Spain. With its whitewashed villages, Moorish palaces, rugged hinterland and Spain’s most beautiful beaches, the region attracts both seaside and cultural tourists.

The main season is summer, but it is quite hot all year round. Anyone heading to the south of Spain in February will not only be able to experience the region with a few other tourists, but will also be able to wander among blooming almond trees on a road trip or hike. The most beautiful region for almond blossoms is the interior regions of the Costa del Sol, especially the province of Malaga.

When? From late January to mid-March.

Fly: The gardens of the Moorish palace Alhambra in the city of Granada are worth seeing, especially in spring.

While the majority of almond blossom fans travel to mainland Spain or the Balearic Islands, Morocco remains an insider tip as a spring blossom destination. Especially the oases in Anti-Atlas, located in the southernmost part of the Moroccan mountain range, are the center of almond production. Hundreds of thousands of almond trees bloom here in February, turning the reddish sandy mountains into a colorful sea. The town of Tafraoute is ideal as a base camp, where you can explore the rugged rock formations and oases with a local guide on foot, jeep or donkey.

When? From February to mid-March.

Fly: The important thing is to spend the night in the Kasbah, a mansion made of compressed earth.

Where is the most beautiful place in Italy? Definitely in Tuscany and on the Ligurian coast. And in Sicily, the island that remains surprisingly unaffected by mass tourism. And anyone who has ever been to “Bella Sicilia” and visited a bakery knows that almonds are often used in sweet treats. These grow especially in the south of the island.

The almond blossom is particularly impressive in the area around the city of Agrigento, which is also famous for its well-preserved Greek temples. The Almond Blossom Festival is held every year at the beginning of March in the region called “Valley of Temples”, where the beginning of spring is celebrated with folkloric shows and parades.

When? From late January to mid-March.

Fly: Anyone visiting Sicily should take a trip to the Aeolian Islands. Life on the volcanic islands off the north coast still has its own calm rhythm. Great for relaxation.

A trip to Provence is always a highlight. Almost no region of France is as picturesque and photogenic as the southeastern province. Unfortunately, in the summer months, crowds of visitors step on each other’s toes. However, if you visit at the beginning of the year, you can get away from mass tourism and enjoy the almond blossoms at the same time. Although Provence is known for its lavender fields that bloom only in summer, many almonds are also traditionally grown. The most beautiful places for almond blossom are the Luberon around the town of Apt and the region around the town of Orange.

When? From February to mid-March.

Source : Blick