Easter week or as it is referred to here in Spain Holy Week, is one of the most cultural holidays in this part of the world. This is a week where all over Spain you can see street processions which are organized in different towns on every evening starting on Palm Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday.

The processions are very elaborate with people carrying statues and saints around on floats of wooden platforms, dressed in the typical traditional gear which can be a little scary to some foreigners since the gowns worn by the men resemble those of the KKK. Watching these processions you can feel the energy of the people and the intensity of the catholic beliefs.

The most famous Easter celebrations are held in the south of Spain in cities such as Valladolid, Toledo, Segovia, Burgos, Zamora and Cuenca. April to me is one of the best times to come to Spain, not only for Holy Week but for the incredible weather throughout the country.

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