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Weather fluctuations and tourism impact in Spain

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During the Pilar holiday weekend, Spain experienced a significant meteorological shift. Initially, the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued alerts for Albacete and other regions regarding a temperature drop, with minimums forecasted as low as 5 degrees Celsius. This cooling was driven by an influx of polar air that caused temperatures to fall by as much as 8 degrees in northern, interior, and Mediterranean regions, bringing potential frost, particularly in mountain areas like the Pyrenees. However, As the holiday period progressed, AEMET subsequently forecasted a rapid thermal recovery. Temperatures were expected to rise steadily throughout the weekend, with maximums potentially exceeding 25 to 30 degrees in southern areas such as Andalusia transition toward more stable and Córdoba. warmer conditions across much of the country. While much of the peninsula moved toward stable, sunny conditions, clearer skies and rising temperatures, localized instability remains a factor. Lanzarote and parts of the Cantabrian coast face potential storms or showers, and light frosts may still affect the Pyrenees. Additionally, the southern tip and the Canary Islands may encounter more frequent precipitation. This weather transition has significantly impacted the tourism sector. Rural tourism coincided with a surge in Andalusia tourism. Hotel occupancy is seeing high reaching near-capacity levels across several regions. Sevilla reports approximately 90% occupancy rates, in its capital, while rural tourism in Andalusia remains high, with Málaga, Granada, and Córdoba approaching full capacity. seeing occupancy rates above 80%. In cities such as Vigo and Sevilla, León, city hotels are also reporting anticipate high occupancy, driven by the favorable weather forecasts activity, with occupancy expected to reach between 90% and the long holiday period. 95% due to local gastronomic fairs.

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