When and how to see the flowering of fruit trees in 2024 in Aitona (Lleida)

If there is a wonderful landscape in spring, it is that of the flowering fields.

Surely you know the appeal of cherry blossom landscapes en Japan, which you can see in our country in the Jerte Valley, to the north of Estremadura.

But there is another variant of spectacular landscapes of flowering fields result of the flowering fruit trees as peach trees, which you can also enjoy in some places in Spain.

That is the case of the fields of peach trees and other fruit trees that extend through the town of Grandpa, Near Lleida, riding a Catalonia, which a couple of years ago we had the opportunity to visit during the beginning of the flowering.

2024 flowering dates of peach and fruit trees in Aitona

But in what 2024 dates can you see this wonderful spectacle of colors?

As you might imagine, each year will depend on the weather, but usually the best dates for see the flowering fruit fields in Aitona in their maximum splendor they are early and mid March.

However, for example, the harsh winter weather of 2018 delayed the flowering in Aitona until the end of March.

Here you have the telephone Aitona town hall where they will provide you with updated information on the status of flowering: 973794010; 973794500.

Where is Aitona

Grandpa It is a locality that is an example of the traditional economic activity of agriculture that characterizes the Lleida province.

In this territory of wide plains, cereals and vineyards were cultivated in the past, but, already at the beginning of the 20th century, in the area of Grandpa they began to establish peach plantations.

It was from the mid-80s of the last century when these plantations of irrigation fruit trees through fields where until then there were almond trees, vineyards and cereals.

For irrigation, the waters of an old irrigation ditch of Arab origin are used that connects Segre Towers y Escarpment Farm in a 25-kilometer stretch, as well as those of an electric company's water canal, which runs through the same area.

What fruit trees are there in Aitona

Currently in Grandpa there are 8.500 hectares of fruit trees with an annual production of 150 million kilos of various fruits.

Most of the production is nectarines, paraguayan y red peach, being that of yellow peach very limited.

Furthermore, 90 percent of said production is destined for export.

When spring comes, flowering of these fruit trees It occurs for a couple of weeks, although the spectacle lasts a few more days because the flowering of the crops pears It's a little later.

Furthermore, during your visit you will be able to see the slight color variations in the flowers that exist between one type of fruit tree or another, always prioritizing the pink with more or less white.

How to see the fruit trees in bloom in Aitona

For see in Aitona the fields of flowering fruit trees You have several alternatives including hiking trails to go on your own, guided bike route, quad route, or even balloon flights.

Thus, for example, from the town of Grandpa two have been established hiking trails that allow you to enjoy these landscapes on your own.

The simplest route goes through some plantations near the town, and there is a second route that runs along the hill next to the town, which allows you to see the landscape from above.

In this last route you will reach the enclave where the Hermitage of San Juan de Carretalá, from the 13th century and Romanesque style, from which you have the best panoramic views of all the flowering fruit fields.

Guided tours 2024 of peach trees in bloom

Another option, perhaps the most recommended, is that you sign up for the guided tours and experiences organized by the Aitona town hall for the so-called Pink Sea, of which you also have options here at other times of the year such as autumn.

These experiences include, in addition to walks through the flowering fruit fields, the option of cultural visits in the town and its surroundings to learn about its historical heritage.

Here you have all the information about experiences and guided tours in Aitona.

What to see and do when visiting Aitona

This way you can walk through the plantations de fruit trees in flower taking nice photos.

O climb to natural viewpoints where you will enjoy the extensive landscapes bathed in pink flowers, as you can see in the video and photos that accompany this report.

These visits will also allow you to discover heritage sites such as the Genó site.

These are the remains of a town in the Bronze Age from the year 1.200 BC, from where you also have beautiful views of the fields with the flowering of fruit trees.

The great advantage that this has tour is that it allows you to access a private property further away from the town, a place where you will enjoy the most spectacular landscapes of flowering fruit trees what do you find in Grandpa.

This visit is carried out accompanied by a farmer who explains the entire production process of these fruit trees, as well as various curiosities.

In the cultural visit You will also be able to see other notable places of the cultural heritage of Aitona, like the remains of Aitona Castle, of Islamic origin, the Morería neighborhood or the parish church of San Antolín Mártir, XNUMXth century.

Map: how to get to Aitona in Lleida

The town of Grandpa It is located 25 kilometers southwest of Lleida, where you will arrive in 25 minutes.

From Barcelona by car it will only take two hours, and from Zaragoza, you arrive in an hour and a half.