Natural spaces in Spain

Main Spanish cities

Spa resorts in Spain

Sports and adventure holidays in Spain

Ski resorts in Spain

Spanish fiestas

Bus stations

Railway stations

Leisure parks, amusement parks, zoos and aquariums in Spain

Blue flag beaches in Spain

Tourist destinations in Spain

Easter Week in Spain: destinations to live it intensely

When is Easter celebrated in Spain? In March or April, because the dates change every year. Spain transforms over these days. Everybody, everywhere, turns out to experience one of Spain's most traditional events to the full. ...

Corpus Procession

The celebration of Corpus Christi in Béjar combines the procession of the saint with the procession of the Moss Men. This tradition dates from the mid 12th century, and has its origins in the legend according to which the Christians reconquered the town by entering under cover of the night covered in moss so as not to be seen by the Muslim ...

Corpus Christi in Ponteareas

It is the most important celebration on the calendar of this town in the province of Pontevedra. The festivities are notable for the spectacular floral carpets that are prepared for the solemn Sunday procession. ...

Corpus Christi in Toledo

Corpus Christi is Toledo’s most important festival and one of its oldest. Although its exact date of origin is unknown, it is recorded as having been celebrated in the 15th century. This solemn religious procession is celebrated on the day of the Corpus Christi and presided by the Archbishop of Toledo, cardinal primate of Spain. ...

Burial of the Sardine

The "Entierro de la Sardina" (Burial of the Sardine) is a traditional parade which normally closes the Carnival celebrations. In Murcia, this event stands out for certain characteristics that make it highly original. ...

Fallas bonfire festival of San José

The Fallas are Valencia’s most international festival. In a competition of art, ingenuity and good taste, during the week beginning on 19 March the city fills with gigantic cardboard monuments, the ninots. ...

Pilgrimage of El Rocío

The celebration combines religion and fiesta, and is held 50 days after Easter. Hundreds of thousands of people come from all over Spain, and even abroad, to make this annual pilgrimage to the shrine of La Blanca Paloma in the village of El Rocío, 17 kilometres from the town of Almonte (Huelva province). ...

Religious Music Week

Cuenca Religious Music Week coincides with the Easter week celebrations. Every year it features important international orchestras and soloists. There is a wide and varied line-up of concerts, including new compositions, rarely performed works, old pieces recovered from history, and, of course, the great traditional works of religious music. ...

Easter Week in Albalate del Arzobispo

Throughout Easter Week, the roll and rumble of these instruments invade every corner of these towns in southern Aragon. The most awaited moment of these celebrations in Albalate del Arzobispo is the “rompida de la hora” (breaking of the hour) at midnight on Maundy Thursday leading into Good Friday. ...

Easter week in Andorra

During the Easter week celebrations, the sound of drums can be heard in every corner of these villages in the south of the Aragón Region. The most long-awaited moment of the celebration in Andorra is the “rompida de la hora” (breaking of the hour), at midnight of Maundy Thursday/Good Friday. ...

Easter Week in Ávila

Outstanding amongst the many commemorative events is the Miserere procession held on Easter Tuesday. The Miserere is sung throughout this nocturnal parade where no other sound can be heard. Maundy Thursday sees the Pasos procession which has been held every year since it began in the 16th century. ...

Easter Week in Cáceres

Cáceres has interesting Easter Week celebrations. We should make special mention of the beautiful religious statues, the traditional music that permeates Caceres's stunning monuments and buildings, and the cofradías (religious associations), some of which date back to the 15th century and take place in the Easter processions. ...

Easter week in Calanda

During the Easter week celebrations, the sound of drums can be heard in every corner of these villages in the south of the Aragón Region. The most long-awaited moment of the celebrations in Calanda is the “rompida de la hora” (breaking of the hour). Unlike the other villages, in Calanda the “rompida” is at midday on Good Friday. ...