19 Feb, 2026 @ 16:49
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At last! Spring arrives early in Costa Blanca and Andalucia with highs of 28C – this is where you can hit the beach this weekend

RESIDENTS across the Costa Blanca and Andalucia can dust off their sunbeds early this year as a warm front will finally arrive to sweep away the long and wet winter.

The unseasonable heatwave will make several coastal hotspots perfectly beach friendly this weekend before temperatures peak at a staggering 27C by Monday.

According to meteorologists at Meteored, a powerful subtropical ridge is moving in to replace the recent storms with clear blue skies across the southern and eastern coastlines.

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Highs of 28C in Murcia on Monday, according to Meteored

Anyone looking to hit the beach this Saturday and Sunday should head to the coastlines of Alicante, Almeria and Murcia.

These regions will see daytime highs easily surpass 20C over the weekend, offering ideal conditions for a February stroll along the sand or a drink on a sunny terrace.

The warmth will only intensify as the weekend progresses, with Sunday bringing highs of 24C to the Murcia region and up to 23C in inland Andalucia, including Sevilla, Cordoba and Jaen.

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By Monday, the true peak of this early spring will arrive, with the mercury expected to hit 25C across Alicante and Almeria.

The city of Murcia will be the hottest spot in the country, bracing for an extraordinary high of 27C.

However, weather experts have issued a mild warning for those eager to strip down to their t-shirts.

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Because the nights remain long in February, the phenomenon of radiational cooling means temperatures will plummet as soon as the sun sets.

While the days will offer perfect beach weather, nighttime temperatures in inland areas will still drop below 5C, meaning a thick coat remains essential for the evenings.

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Walter Finch, is the Digital Editor of the Olive Press and occasional roaming photographer who started out at the Daily Mail.
Born in London but having lived in six countries, he is well-travelled and worldly. He studied Philosophy at the University of Birmingham and earned his NCTJ diploma in journalism from London's renowned News Associates during the Covid era.
He got his first break working on the Foreign News desk of the Daily Mail's online arm, where he also helped out on the video desk due to previous experience as a camera operator and filmmaker.
He then decided to escape the confines of London and returned to Spain in 2022, having previously lived in Barcelona for many years.

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