Almond Blossom Season in the Algarve
Inland photography, mild hiking, empty trails
Late January – mid February
Almond Blossom at a glance
Averages across 2 months, computed from 1995-2024 climate data, accommodation pricing, and tourism records.
16° / 11°C
High / Low
8.5h
Sunshine / day
16°C
Sea temperature
53mm
Rainfall (7 days)
€85
Avg nightly rate
Quiet
Crowd level
10.5h
Daylight
73/100
Golf playability
Why visit in Almond Blossom
- Almond blossom blankets the inland hills
- Quietest time of year — locals-only atmosphere
- Lowest accommodation prices of the year
- Mild hiking weather (15–17°C)
Watch for
- Sea too cold for most swimmers (15–16°C)
- Some beach bars and water sports closed
- Short days — sunset around 5:30–6pm
Top activities in Almond Blossom
Photography
Serra hiking
Golf
Whale watching
Market visits
Best bases for Almond Blossom
Municipalities that suit this season's character.
Quietest beaches in Almond Blossom
Based on estimated crowding data for January, February.
Praia da Carriagem
Wild Beach
3/100 crowds
Aljezur
View beach
Praia das Adegas
Wild Beach
3/100 crowds
Aljezur
View beach
Praia do Vale dos Homens
Wild Beach
3/100 crowds
Aljezur
View beach
Praia da Barriga
Wild Beach
4/100 crowds
Vila do Bispo
View beach
Ilha da Culatra
Island Beach
5/100 crowds
Olhão
View beach
Best sunset beaches in Almond Blossom
Ranked by how directly the sunset hits the beach during January, February.
Praia do Tonel
90/100 alignment
Faces W (250°)
Surf Beach
View beach
Praia do Beliche
73/100 alignment
Faces SW (225°)
Surf Beach
View beach
Praia da Baleeira
62/100 alignment
Faces SW (225°)
Village Beach
View beach
Praia da Ingrina
62/100 alignment
Faces SW (225°)
Family Beach
View beach
Praia da Mareta
62/100 alignment
Faces SW (225°)
Surf Beach
View beach
Events during Almond Blossom
Loulé Carnival (if February)
Month by month
How each month of Almond Blossom compares — from 1995-2024 climate data.