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Every spring, the fields around Cieza in Spain’s Region of Murcia celebrate an unparalleled spectacle of nature – the floración, or the flowering of the blossoms on the trees.

 

Japan is famous for its cherry blossoms, as is Spain’s Valle de Jerte in the centre of the country near Madrid, but by far the best place to see flowering blossoms in Spain, and to see something a bit different from the usual cherry blossoms, is in the southeast’s Cieza.

 

There are about 13,000 hectares of fruit trees in Cieza, mainly peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and almonds, which come together to create a heady mix that transforms the landscape into a beautiful array of pink and white flowers.

 

Thousands of visitors flock to Cieza every year, and recently the Regional government even created a new Vía Verde greenway to cycle and walk along the Floración route to better appreciate its wonders. This spring season, there are several options for different ways to enjoy this floración festival by car and on foot, such as with a guided tour or even by taking part in other foody and cultural events.

 

As well as the floración in Cieza, these tours include visits to various places in the municipality and the Region, such as the Ricote Valley, to enjoy the natural spectacle in its entirety.

 

For this year, the blooming of the peach trees is expected to be some time between the middle of February and the end of March, though the time when it is best to see the trees in flower in all the splendour of their true colours is largely dependent on whether the weather stays warm or their are spring frosts.

 

Contact the Cieza Tourism Office to find out the best time to visit to see the Floración and for details of tours: