Peach trees in bloom, Cieza, Murcia, Spain
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A peachy keen spring. Peach trees in Cieza, Murcia, Spain
Spring hits differently in Cieza. It doesn't gently unfold—it erupts with color. Between February and March, this small city in Spain's Murcia region is the epicenter of 'La Floración,' the flowering of peach trees. In a matter of days, more than 12,000 acres—Spain's largest municipal peach production—transform into the sea of color we see in today's image.
Peaches are woven into Cieza's identity. Here, farmers build on ancient Roman techniques, refining the craft season after season. The fruit of their effort? The renowned Cieza Peach, a velvet-skinned, fragrant fruit that carries the sun, soil, and history of the land.
For a few intense weeks, color and scent pull visitors into the orchards, fueling local markets, agritourism, and celebrations like the 'Fiesta de la Floración.' As the blossoms fade, they leave behind the promise of harvests to come—and a sweetness that lingers well beyond spring.
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