Torrijas: This is the Easter treat to feast on in Spain during Semana Santa
SPAIN’S version of French toast or “eggy bread” is scrumptiously sweet, dangerously calorific and firmly associated with Easter in Spain in the same way that
Easter: When will supermarkets be open during Spain’s long weekend?
EASTER in Spain involves several days of public holidays and that means reduced hours and closures in supermarkets and shops. While you may find some
Easter Covid update: How to stay safe during Semana Santa festivities in Spain’s Andalucia
THE Regional Ministry of Health and Families of Andalucia has published a list of health recommendations and mask use for a safe Easter Week in
IN PICS: Crowds fill streets for Semana Santa in Spain’s Andalucia
CROWDS lined the streets in cities across Andalucia to watch the Easter processions for the first time since the pandemic hit. In true Semana Santa
IN PICS: Antonio Banderas returns to leading role in Easter processions in his home city of Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol
ACTOR Antonio Banderas returned to take a leading role in Easter processions in his home city of Malaga. The 61-year-old Zorro star was pictured with
The Best Cities in Spain for Easter Getaways According to Brits, French, Dutch, Germans and Italians
BARCELONA, Malaga, Alicante and Palma are the most popular Easter destinations in Spain, according to new research, but not all nationalities favour the same cities.
Dabiz Muñoz: Three Michelin-starred chef reveals winning recipe for Spain’s famous Torrijas
TORRIJAS are the quintessential Easter treat in Spain. For decades, this dessert has been a staple on the tables of Spanish households during Semana Santa.
Easter tourism boom for Spain’s Mallorca
MALLORCA hotel bookings have bounced back with 98% of listings taken over Easter. Forecasts suggest the vast majority of hotels in Mallorca will be occupied
‘This Easter I’m going to die’: Spain launches chilling road safety campaign ahead of Semana Santa
SPAIN’S traffic directorate has launched a road safety campaign that contains a chilling warning ahead of the Easter holidays. Ahead of Semana Santa when an
Spain puts on extra trains during Easter week to cope with surge in bookings
SPAIN’S state rail operator Renfe has announced it will put on extra trains to cope with the surge in bookings over Easter week. Between Friday,
What will the weather be like this Easter in Spain?
THIS year Easter falls in mid-April which may give you hope for a Semana Santa marked by mild temperatures and sunshine. However, Semana Santa is
Spain looks forward to busy Easter holiday season boosted by big return of foreign tourists
SPAIN is expecting a healthy tourist Easter with foreign visitors projected to return to 80% of 2019 levels- the year before the Covid-19 pandemic broke
Spain will discuss changes to indoor mask wearing rules at top-level health meeting in early April
THE one main remaining Covid-19 restriction of indoor mask-wearing is likely to be discussed next week at a national level. The next Interterritorial Council meeting,
Spectacular Easter celebrations in Costa Blanca city win tourist recognition in Spain
ALICANTE’S Easter ‘Semana Santa’ celebrations have been classified as a festival of ‘National Tourist Interest’. Secretary of State for Tourism, Fernando Valdes, said: “Semana Santa
Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotels want Spain to end COVID restrictions like England
THE Benidorm-based Hosbec hotel association wants Spain to follow England’s lead in scrapping COVID-19 regulations to boost tourism. England ends its ‘Plan B’ restrictions on
Hotels in Benidorm and across Spain’s Costa Blanca report a poor Easter with 70% not even bothering to open
COSTA Blanca hotels reported a dreadful Easter for visitors due to the pandemic travel restrictions. The Hosbec hoteliers association said that of the 30% of
Spain’s Andalucia will not tighten restrictions despite upward spiral in COVID-19 infections
THE Junta has decided not to tighten COVID-19 measures despite rising caseload in the region. Following the weekly meeting of the High Impact Alerts Committee,
Road deaths in Spain, in the midst of the pandemic, returns to 2016 levels
DESPITE significant reductions in mobility due to COVID-19 restrictions, 32 people have lost their lives on Spanish roads this Easter. According to official data released
The photos of Semana Santa in Sevilla that show what a difference Covid makes
IN normal years it would be true to say there is nothing quite like Easter in Sevilla. The heavy scent of incense wafted from burners
Easter ‘disaster’ predicted by Costa Blanca and Valencia bar and restaurant group in Spain
A Valencian hospitality business group is predicting an Easter profit collapse of 72% compared to 2019, with some bars and restaurants not even bothering to
Parks and camping sites will get police health safety checks over Easter in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia regions
POLICE patrols are being stepped up across popular inland beauty spots across the Costa Blanca and Valencia regions during the Easter holiday period. The Valencian
EASTER PARDON: Spain releases prisoners on request from the Church in Holy Week tradition
This week will see the pardoning of lucky inmates across Spain chosen for release by the Church as part of an Easter tradition dating back
Spain’s Malaga City kicks off its beach season this Saturday
MALAGA City kicks off the beach season to coincide with the first weekend of the Easter school holidays. With more than 15 beaches in the
‘Holy Week at Home’ promoted in popular expat town on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SAN FULGENCIO, in Costa Blanca’s Vega Baja region, will celebrate ‘Holy Week from home’ through online concerts and processions. The municipality includes the urbanisation of
IMMOBILE EASTER as Valencian leader calls for regional border closures to continue over holiday period in Spain
TUMBLING coronavirus infection rates have not weakened the resolve of the Valencian Community over keeping its borders closed during the Easter period. Valencian president, Ximo
Spain’s Sevilla suspends Holy Week 2021 whilst Malaga and Cordoba wait until after New Year to make a decision
SEVILLA has officially suspended the celebration of its Holy Week in 2021 for the second consecutive year due to the pandemic. The Archbishop of Sevilla,