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Delayed Cherry Blossoms Attract Tourists to Jerte Valley

2/28/2026

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Two million cherry trees in the Jerte valley, Extremadura, Spain, are three weeks late to bloom because March was unusually wet.
Tourists flock to the valley for hanami picnics and scenic drives as the blossoms emerge.
The Cherry Blossom festival runs from March 27 to April 11.
Local cooperatives led by Mónica Tierno Díaz emphasize the cherries' role in the local economy.

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Story summary

Two million cherry trees in the Jerte valley, Extremadura, Spain, are three weeks late to bloom because March was unusually wet.
Tourists flock to the valley for hanami picnics and scenic drives as the blossoms emerge.
The Cherry Blossom festival runs from March 27 to April 11.
Local cooperatives led by Mónica Tierno Díaz emphasize the cherries' role in the local economy.