Properties in Andalucia Properties in Murcia (Golf Resort) Properties in Valencia   . .... click on the map to find properties in the area of Spain you are interested in. Climate Whilst Spain is renowned for its excellent sunny weather, this does not apply to the whole of the country, and it does get cold in winter - in some places more than in others. Spain experiences three climatic types: continental, maritime, and Mediterranean. On the Atlantic coast (in the north) there is significant rainfall and is much cooler year-round, similar to the UK. It does however have spectacular scenery, rugged coastline and impressive estuaries called rías, particularly in Galicia. Inland Spain has more extremes of weather in that it normally freezes in winter and bakes in the summer. It gets particularly hot in the south in summer - Sevilla can be well in excess of 35C. The Mediterranean climatic region extends from the Andalusian Plain along the southern and eastern coasts up to the Pyrenees, on the seaward side of the mountain ranges that parallel the coast. The well-known Costa Brava, Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol coasts enjoy the warmer Mediterranean waters (over 20C in summer) and have miles of superb beaches that make these areas the most appealing to both visitors and expats alike. Total rainfall in this region is lower than in the rest of Spain, and it is concentrated in the late autumn-winter period. Generally, rainfall is slight, often insufficient, irregular, and unreliable. Temperatures in the Mediterranean region usually are higher in both summer and winter, and diurnal temperature changes are more limited than those of the continental region. Temperatures in January normally average 10 to 13 C in most of the Mediterranean region, and they are 9 C colder in the northeastern coastal area near Barcelona. In winter, temperatures inland in the Andalusian Plain are slightly lower than those on the coasts. Temperatures in July and August average 22 to 27 C on the coast and 29 to 31 C farther inland, with low humidity. The Mediterranean region is marked by Leveche winds--hot, dry, easterly or southeasterly air currents that originate over North Africa. These winds, which sometimes carry fine dust, are most common in spring. A cooler easterly wind, the Levante, funnels between the Sistema Penibetico and the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. Costa de la Luz The Costa de la Luz enjoys more hours of sunshine and less rain per year than some of the other Costa’s.  Its Mediterranean climate and proximity to the north of Africa mean that winter temperatures seldom fall below 10° C, easily reaching 20°C at noon. Thanks to the Atlantic breeze, maximum temperatures in summer seldom rise above a  moderate 30°C (in the interior of Andalusia or on the Costa del Sol, 40° C can easily be reached).  The Atlantic Ocean is not as cold as you might think.  In May, the water temperatures rise above 20°C, and temperatures that allow swimming can be expected until the middle or end of October, sometimes even until November.