No, it is in the north is not hot and dry. lowest temperatures in
winter temperatures are on average 3C and in summer the highest is now
with an average of 30. Rest of the year 12-20. Water is not a problem.
The backyard at the moment has beans, strawberries (finish one month
ago), onions, garlic, peas, cabages, letuce and tomatoes. I liked the
Bougainvillea option, will try to get some...

Next spring I already have a huge amount of stuff to plant, just wanted
to see some color before then!

Thanks