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
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
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.