The weather in Spain in March can be unpredictable, so you never really know if you need your swim trunks or fleece.

Regardless of which festival is on your bucket list, it’s best to plan far in advance as it’s likely going to draw in crowds from around the world.Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Burg at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Dos Hermanas at 24°C (75°F).

You can expect hoards of people throughout the country during July and August, all eager to drink some sangria and hit the beach.Travellers from outside the EU will require a short-stay visa: this is the general visa for tourists and allows you to stay and travel through Spain for 90 days. Aptly, the journey is more important than the destination and Banville clearly savours every moment of the trip. Despite his controversial comments about crime fiction, Banville is highly rated in literary circles and he won the Booker Prize for The Sea after previously being shortlisted. October is also an ideal time to go hiking as you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the fall foliage along the trails.