April in Spain: A Detective Mystery (Quirke, 8)

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March officially marks the beginning of spring which is one of the most beautiful times to visit Spain. Trees start to bud and blossom, there are flowers abound, and of course some rain to round things out. April is perhaps one of the greatest months and seasons to visit Spain, with temperatures in Marbella, Alicante, and Malaga mild enough for sunbathing. Spain in April also brings the city of Seville to life with the celebrated ​​Feria de Abril – one of the most popular festivals in the Spanish calendar. An angry, powerful book seething with love and outrage for a community too often stereotyped or ignored. Often seen as one of the best times to visit Spain, April’s weather is warm enough to explore the open spaces of rural and wild Spain. While at the same time, the scorching heat of high summer is yet to arrive in the major cities. Spain in April sees the first biggest chance of the year. Although you may encounter the odd shower in northern regions such as Galicia, the overall rainfall in Spain begins to end. As you make your way further south, long warm days become the norm, with temperatures rising to around 24°C, especially in Andalucia.

Spain is well-known for hosting some of the most unique, exciting festivals and events every single year. It’s not uncommon to plan a trip around one of these festivals so that you can get in on the action! Second in the military crime series featuring Special Agents Scott Brodie and Magnolia "Maggie" Taylor, after The Deserter (2019).

Planning a trip to the land of tapas? Make sure you know the best time to visit Spain based on tourist trends, weather, and the fun happenings of this crazy cool country. You may find yourself pleasantly surprised when you have an entire side street to yourself on the hunt for the best tapas. The unfortunate oyster incident lands Quirke in the local hospital, where he is attended to by Dr Angela Lawless. The doctor bears an uncanny resemblance to a woman called April Latimer, a friend of Quirke’s daughter, Phoebe. He’d spotted the same woman earlier at a local wine bar, but convinced himself it was only his imagination. After all, it couldn’t be the troubled April. She was killed five years earlier by her brother, following a scandal about their well-connected family who had ties to the government. The more he thinks about it, the more Quirke is convinced she is April, whose body was never found, and he convinces a reluctant Phoebe to join them in San Sebastian, escorted by Detective St John Stafford. The end of peak season, and officially the end of summer, but Spain remains hot pretty much through the end of the month. However, it’s certainly more bearable than July and August, making September a lovely time to visit when the busiest time of the year is winding down. November (Wednesday): Virgin of Almudena ( Virgen de la Almudena) – Madrid (not an official holiday, however)

The weather in Spain in March can be unpredictable, so you never really know if you need your swim trunks or fleece. But then again, the start of spring is always unpredictable! October (Monday): Day of Valencia – a historical commemoration of the date in 1238 when King James I officially entered the city of Valencia and freed it from Moorish rule Besides the weather, you’ll be able to choose when to go based on activities available and famous festivals that will round out your holiday. January – Ideal for Winter Activities All of this goes to show that September is a simply magical time to visit Spain. October – Best Time to Visit AndalusiaFería de Abrilis literally the "April Fair," and it's the biggest event of the year in the southern city of Seville. It starts two weeks after Semana Santa and for an entire week, you'll find people partying in the streets, concerts in plazas, and flamenco dancers showing off their moves.

Other festivals during March include the Sant Medir festival in Barcelona, where horse-drawn carriages filled with Spaniards throw treats to the people in the Garcia neighborhood. There’s also Semana Santa , the most Holy Week of the year. It’s a massive religious celebration throughout Spain during Easter, and can last for more than a week! April – Prime Time for Adventure Activities In terms of Spanish culture, November is a great time to visit for the Fiesta de La Almundena , held in Madrid. During this event, you’ll get to experience Spanish culture from long ago and spot Madrileños in their traditional dress! Enjoy sightseeing and sitting outside enjoying a coffee in the city square, or hit the hiking trails to see spring budding in Spanish nature. Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in Spain on the map below.April in Spain is a pleasure to read. It is well-written with beautiful, evocative prose and vivid, troubled characters – but we’d expect nothing less of John Banville. Whichever name he uses, the author delivers another novel worth reading – dark, bitter and surprisingly droll, just the way we like our Irish crime fiction.