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The Holly Week in Spain – Semana Santa 2023

Where: All over the country, ,
When: Thursday, March 2, 2023 - Monday, April 10, 2023
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Holy Week Procession
Image by Jacqueline Macou from Pixabay
El Calendario de la Semana Santa 2023 es este:
  • 2 de Abril, Domingo de Ramos
  • 3 de Abril, Lunes Santo
  • 4 de Abril, Martes Santo
  • 5 de Abril, Miércoles Santo
  • 6 de Abril, Jueves Santo
  • 7 de Abril, Viernes Santo
  • 8 de Abril, Sábado Santo o Sábado de Gloria
  • 9 de Abril, Domingo de Pascua  (o Domingo de Resurección)
  • 10 de Abril, Lunes de Pascua, festivo solo en algunas comunidade
The celebrations of the Holly Week (the week before Easter) which are held in the Catholic states get unique beauty all over Spain. Impressive religious processions move along the cities’ streets.

In the center of the procession, priests carry, out of the church, a palanquin with the statue of Virgin Mary. The statue is lightened with tens big candles that surrounded the festive palanquin.

In addition, mobile stages carry giant figures from the New Testament. The atmosphere during the Holly week days is solemnly and happy. It is possible to enjoy various entertainment centers which host lot of celebrators, locals and tourists.

For accommodations, check the most recommended hotels in Madrid and around, most of them suggest FREE CANCELLATION option or NO PREPAYMENT NEEDED – PAY AT THE PROPERTY:
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IMPORTANT !
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) and for various unexpected reasons, the details of the event are subject to change. We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers before making any travel arrangements.

Event Related Information

Event links:
Contact details:
Instituto de Turismo de Espana
Plaza del Mercado, s/n 46001
Valencia
Phone: +34 963829100
Contact Email:

Country Information

Capital:
Madrid
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Voltage and Frequency:
220v 50Hz
Dialing country code:
+34
Time Zone:
UTC+1 ,(Summer UTC+2)
Language:
Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%; note - Castilian is the official language nationwide; the other languages are official regionally.
Location:
Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France.
Climate:
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast.
Information email:
Tourist website:
Information address:
INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA - TURESPAÑA Jose Lázaro Galdiano, 6, 28071 Madrid - Tel.913433500
Spain background and overview
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986), have given Spain one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and made it a global champion of freedom. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and relatively high unemployment.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]

City Information

In-country dialing code:
91
Longitude:
-3.70256°
Latitude:
40.4165°

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