When to see Almond trees in bloom 2024 in Quinta de los Molinos (Madrid)

Do you know that in the same Madrid You can also enjoy the splendor of the arrival of spring walking through a large park between Almond trees in bloom?

Indeed, in the Quinta de los Molinos park Every year all the almond trees that extend along it bloom for about two weeks.

In this way, a landscape of great beauty is created that attracts hundreds of visitors to enjoy it.

Dates 2024 to see almond trees in bloom in Quinta de los Molinos

La almond blossom date It depends on the weather during the months of January and February.

If this weather is mild, flowering comes a few days earlier, as happened in 2020 with a very warm end of January and beginning of February, so the almond blossom began to sprout in mid-February and from the 22nd. They were already in full splendor.

And on the other hand, if the weather is colder than usual, these dates are delayed.

That happened in 2021 when in Madrid we had an extraordinarily cold beginning of January with heavy snowfall. Filomena and frost, which led to a certain delay in flowering.

But in general, the Ideal dates to see the almond trees in bloom in the Fifth of the Mills from Madrid are usually at the end of February.

Now, at the time of updating this post (February 17), the flowering of the almond trees has already started, with an advance compared to usual, just as happened in 2020, which is easy to understand with the very benign weather we have had in recent weeks.

Where to see almond trees in bloom in Madrid: where is the Quinta de los Molinos

El Quinta de los Molinos park It is not a very well-known corner even among Madrid residents.

Located at the end of the Alcala street, at number 512, in the district of San Blas, this park occupies 25 hectares, which are covered with trees, including olive trees, pines, eucalyptus and the aforementioned almond trees.

In this park there is also a small pond, as well as a mansion and two mills that give their name to the park.

Considered as Historical Park and Asset of Cultural Interest, the original farm of the Fifth of the Mills It was owned by an architect from Alicante.

After his death and after remaining semi-abandoned for a time, the park was transferred in 1980 to the Madrid City Council, an organization that dedicated a quarter of its surface to residential construction.

What is the Quinta de los Molinos park like?

I have worked for several years near the Fifth of the Mills, and seeing the park already with the almond trees in bloom was a clear indication of the arrival of climatological spring.

Every year, depending on how severe the winter was, throughout the month of February it was already possible to see the flowering of almond trees in Quinta de los Molinos.

Last year I had the opportunity to return to visit the Quinta de los Molinos and appreciate its great beauty at this time.

If you dare, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a walk through this little-known place in Madrid surrounded by this beautiful landscape, but yes, I can tell you that it will be a walk in which you will not be alone...

How to get to Quinta de los Molinos in Madrid

If you do not have your own vehicle, the best way to get to the Quinta de los Molinos is certainly in Metro using line 5, having to get off at the station Suances.

Visiting hours Quinta de los Molinos

La Fifth of the Mills It is a public park with a closed area, so it has an established schedule to visit it and walk among the almond trees.

El Quinta de los Molinos park schedule It is every day of the week from 6,30:22,30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Photos of almond trees in bloom in Quinta de los Molinos

To encourage you even more to make this visit, here you have more photos of the almond trees in bloom at Quinta de los Molinos.