On the one hand, traveling from winter to summer is great; in contrast to the frosts at home, the overseas sun and juicy fruits bring special pleasure. But on the other hand, a temperature drop of 50˚C outside becomes a serious stress for the body. And the tropical heat itself can quickly tire you, but on vacation you really want to walk more and not sit in an air-conditioned room waiting for the evening. If you’ve ever had similar thoughts, you’ll definitely love our selection: cities of eternal spring with perfect weather all year round.
Medellin, Colombia
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The city of Medellin has several nicknames, including “City of Eternal Spring”, “Capital of the Mountains”, “City of Flowers” and “Capital of Orchids”. Although the city is located in the equatorial zone, it is located at an altitude of 1.5 kilometers above sea level, so the average temperature here is 22˚C all year round, and the air is always fresh thanks to westerly winds from the Pacific Ocean. The city is famous for its unusual architecture, which is especially beautiful in the light of night lights. The most striking event of the year is the festival “Flower Fair” (“Feria de las Flores”),
during which colorful parades take place and the city is decorated with floral works of art. This year the festival will be held from July 29 to August 7.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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The most populated city in the Southern Hemisphere is located in the Southeast of Brazil, 70 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean on a plateau at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. The eternal spring here can still be divided into two seasons: cool spring and warm spring. From June to September in Sao Paulo it rains extremely rarely, and the air temperature ranges from 17˚C to 19˚C. In other months, clouds protect from the hot sun, maintaining the average temperature within 22˚C — 23˚С. The city is remarkable for its harmonious mixture of architecture from different eras and styles: an ancient church can coexist here with a modern skyscraper, but at the same time the picture looks absolutely organic. Sao Paulo, although a metropolis, is created for walking; there is a lot of greenery, large parks and recreation areas, museums and monuments.
Canary Islands, Spain
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Although only Tenerife is nicknamed the island of eternal spring, in fact, all seven islands of the archipelago have a very mild climate with annual temperature fluctuations from 17˚C to 24˚C and sunny weather all year round. Hot desert air from the African continent, on the way to the islands, is saturated with moisture and cooled by the Atlantic Ocean. On the island of Fuerteventura there is a real desert, which differs from the Sahara only in that the ocean is still visible on the horizon behind the dunes. Lanzarote is known for its “extraterrestrial” volcanic landscapes, where films about life on Mars were even filmed. Well, Tenerife itself is the most famous resort of the Canary Islands, where there is everything you need for a beach holiday.
Dalat, Vietnam
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The relatively young resort was built a little over a hundred years ago by French colonialists who were looking for salvation from the stuffiness and heat of Saigon in the mountainous region. Situated at an altitude of 1,475 meters above sea level, the city is surrounded by evergreen forests and natural parks with waterfalls and lakes, picturesque valleys and passes. The average temperature remains almost unchanged throughout the year and is 24˚С — 26˚C, the mountain air here is always cool and fresh. It’s worth going to Dalat for nature, and just to look at the “other” Vietnam, because this city in its appearance is more reminiscent of a village in the French province.
Loja, Ecuador
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The altitude of 2,380 meters above sea level compensates for the hot tropical climate of Ecuador, so the mountain town of Loja is also considered a place of eternal spring. The average monthly temperature all year round fluctuates between 22˚C — 24˚С. The city has many parks and a perfectly preserved historical center with monuments of Spanish colonial architecture. It’s also pleasant to walk there because the residents of the city are very musical – popular songs are often heard from the windows of houses and terraces of cafes, and passers-by whistle cheerful melodies.
Trujillo, Peru
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The northern part of Peru has a mild climate, even on the coast the temperature is comfortable all year round – from 20˚C to 26˚C, so it is not surprising that this place has become the cradle of civilization. The first settlement in the valley of the mouth of the Mocho River was built from stone and clay several thousand years BC. In the 16th century, the city was captured by Spanish colonialists. These days, Trujillo is a blooming resort, a city of eternal spring. Tourists have a lot to do here: representatives of each historical era left many cultural heritage monuments, which are now protected by UNESCO. First of all, these are the ruins of the city of Chan-Chan, which was the capital of the ancient Chimu Empire, and the luxurious palaces and castles left behind by the Spanish colonialists.
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