Description
The wind rises in the central Mediterranean or around the Balearic Islands and blows westwards reaching its greatest intensity through the Strait of Gibraltar. The winds are moist carrying fog and precipitation in the eastern side of the Strait, but dry in the western side, as the moisture rains on the mountains between Algeciras and Tarifa. The winds are well known for creating a particular cloud formation above the Rock of Gibraltar; In AlmerÃa, the winds are well known for making the temperatures rise as the wind blows from the desert interior of the province. The Levanter winds can occur at any time in the year, but are most common from May to October.
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