Spain weather
Why get a Spain weather forecast from a British website when you can get
it straight from a Spanish site? We can't trust UK forecasters to get our own weather
right so how can we trust them to predict the weather in Spain? Our forecasts
come direct from a Spain weather website so that you can find out whether
it will be raining or sunny in your destination. So, whether you're looking for
3, 5, 7, 10 or even 14 day forecasts we've got it covered.
To get your forecast either select a resort from the top of page or get a full Spanish weather
forecast from ElTiempo.es.
Spanish weather
With such a diverse topography and georgraphy its hardly surprising that Spanish
weather can vary enormously. In the North where the weather systems come
from the Atlantic ocean there is a temperate European climate with mild winters
and warm summers. Conversely the South of the country frequently experiences blisteringly
hot summers and mild winters as weather moves from the North of Africa. Much of
the centre of Spain is miles from the cooling/warming effects of the ocean and as
a result many areas experience extreme temperatures in both winter and summer.
Spain
Spain itself is a beautiful country with a long and compelling history. It has been
invaded by many nations and this has resulted in a huge diversity of traditions
and gastronomy. Spain is a Roman Catholic country and remains fiercely religious.
Every town, city and village holds at least one fiesta a year which is celebrated
by the locals with passion and vigour (not to mention pride).
Along with Portugal, Spain forms Iberia which hangs from the Western side of Europe
connected to France in the North-East. The border between the two is protected by
the Pyrenees, a mountain range which stretches from coast-to-coast. As a result
of the harshness of this terrain (and the ease of protecting it), it was much easier
to invade from the South coasts which, the North African Moors did frequently. This
influence is obvious in both the food and the architecture, particularly in the
South.
Spanish food is world-renowned and very distinct from that of the rest of Europe.
Perhaps its most famous export is tapas, small portions of food eaten between meals
and always accompanied by a freezing cold beer or a glass of wine. The Spanish also
love their rice dishes (arroces) the best known of which, Paella, varies enormously
throughout the country with each region having its own individual recipe. More recently
Spanish wine has also gained international recognition particularly those from its
most famous winemaking region - Rioja.
Spain is a nation of sport-lovers and football, basketball, golf, tennis and motor-racing
are incredibly popular, not to mention national sports such as pelota and bullfighting.
The latter is still popular despite its barbaric reputation and all major towns
and cities have their own ring. In 2008 Spain won the European football championships
and the great rivals - Real Madrid and Barcelona - regularly win the Champions League.
Fernando Alonso is a very accomplished Forumla One driver having won the championship
on two occasions and Rafa Nadal is currently the best player in world tennis. Golf
is incredibly popular, particularly in the South where there seems to be a course
for every village! The country has produced some of the greatest golfers of all
time including Seve Ballesteros and José María Olazábal.