The cost of a seat for the entire week is around 60 euros. Some processions are more spectacular than others. It is worth mentioning that people taking part in the processions wear the traditional capirote, which is a tall cone hat that covers their faces, whilst dressed in purple belted robes. They are followed by women wearing black clothes and lace veils. The men are carrying large floats covered with flowers and candles, depicting different sculptures of Jesus and Virgin Mary but also giant thrones.
Sometimes, you might get a chance to spot the locally born actor Antonio Banderas, who often shows up and takes part in the big events in Malaga. Looking to combine both Seville and Malaga into your Easter in Spain itinerary?
Read my guide on how best to travel between Malaga and Seville. I love traveling to Spain for the Easter holidays. Most international tourists will arrive starting from May onwards.
Now, Toledo is very famous for its Corpus Christi festival, but they also have a very amazing Easter procession and it might actually be my favourite spot in Spain. Then the believers will carry those gigantic and incredibly heavy floats all the way up the hill through the narrowest and steepest medieval alleys. The best part: The processions last the whole Holy Week. Located at only 1 hour from Madrid, Segovia is perfect for those who want to enjoy an authentic, less-touristy Easter break.
Indeed, whereas the towns of Seville, Malaga and the beaches near Valencia tend to be very crowded during the Easter holidays, the Semana Santa of Segovia is mostly visited by locals only. The Christian Easter Week festivals in Segovia have been declared of National Tourist Interest because of their scenic setting in the old town center. The festival and the processions are made up of ten confraternities and brotherhoods. Easter in Segovia stands out thanks to cultural interest in the religious customs and history of our country.
Even if you are short in time, a day trip from Madrid to Segovia is the perfect way to spend your Easter holiday in Spain. By Sally from Sallyflint. Salamanca in Spain is a wonderful city to visit at any time but, in the lead, up to Easter it takes on extra spiritual and historical significance. We exercise care in providing secure transmissions when we need to transfer your Personal Information from our servers.
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Semana Santa, Easter, is one of the most celebrated weeks here in Spain. Celebrations fill the streets with ancient, beautiful traditions and history. It was a very eye-opening experience! On the morning of el Domingo de Ramos , those who want to go to Church to celebrate the day when Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem by people putting palm leaves on the ground in front of him. Here in Spain, when going into church you either carry a palm branch or an olive branch that is later blessed by the priest.
Usually, the girls have a decorated branch. Usually restaurants will serve fish or vegetables as their specials for the day. My host grandmother makes a traditional Semana Santa food called Moje de bacalao that is fried fish and vegetables soaked in a vinegar and orange broth.
On Easter Sunday, lots of meat is eaten, especially lamb. Lobster served on Good Friday in Sevilla, Spain. This is a picture of lobsters from a restaurant we went to on Good Friday. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK".
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Family meals. Monas de Pascua. Give us feedback. These are traditional pieces of Spanish religious music with hints of flamenco, which are tributes to the Virgin Mary and are typically performed from balconies as the processions pass below.
Brass bands and the dull thud of drums accompany the processions, creating an intense soundtrack to the already impressive spectacle. Madrid also hosts a tamborada on Easter Sunday, when the chosen brotherhood gathers drums of all shapes and sizes and beat out a rhythm meant to symbolise the tremors Earth experienced on the day Christ died on the cross.
However, in typically Spanish-style, their delicacies are mostly bread-based. Torrijas are a popular choice, made from bread dipped in milk and egg, fried of course! The Basque Country is known for the best torrijas in Spain. Valencia, where they make them with pumpkin, is the top place to give these a bash. The best on the block are made down in Andalusia. Monas de Pascua is a typical Spanish Easter cake, consisting of a sweet bread ring, with whole eggs baked into the top, sprinkled with sugar and candied fruit.
In recent years, Spain has given in to peer pressure and created some chocolate versions, topped with Easter eggs to keep the international masses happy.
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