Spain Easter Holidays – 5 good reasons to travel to Spain this Easter

The holy week is celebrated all over Spain

Since heading back to work in January, most of us have been longing for a Spring break. Luckily this year, Easter is early and if you don’t fancy eggs hunt in the UK, then Spain is the perfect place for a Easter break.

Below are 5 good reasons: the mountains, where skiing is still possible, the nice weather in the south of Spain, to tickle your taste buds with Spanish food and wine, or discover new sights and soak up the culture with the museums and the Spanish Easter celebrations.

1. Experience the Semana Santa (Holy week) in Seville: the Semana Santa processions from the Cofradías (religious brotherhoods) are one of the religious highlights of the year with the April Fair two weeks later. You will witness enormous pasos (floats) being carried in the streets. They are heavy religious work of art that can weight up to 2000 kilos. The penitents are dressed in capes and pointy hats, hiding their identity. The processions can take hours and attract big crowds but are not to be missed if you want to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture.

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2. Skiing and snowboarding in the mountains: the Sierra Nevada (snowy range in Spanish) is located in the region of Andalucía. It is the second highest mountain range after the Alps and its high peaks make skiing possible. The popular Sierra Nevada mountain resort has 106.8 km of marked slopes and welcome different levels of skiers with the green runs (very easy), blue runs (easy), red runs (difficult) and black runs (very difficult). The top station is at 3,300m with the Veleta peak at 3,398m.

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3. Water sports and farniente on the Spanish beaches: if skiing and snow doesn’t appeal to you, than head to the beaches of Andalucía. The Mediterranean climate with 300 days of sunshine and warm temperatures is perfect for relaxing on the beach or practicing water sports. You might not get July’s 28 degrees at Easter time, but the chances are that it will be warmer than the West Wittering beach in West Sussex. Andalucía is known as the mecca for water sports. The most popular are sailing, surfing, windsurfing, water-skiing.

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4. Spanish gastronomy and wines: La Rioja is a Spanish region located in the upper half of Spain, in the Iberian mountain range. It is famous for its red wine and food culture. It is a beautiful region, with a wealth of fresh produces and traditional Spanish dishes. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes to enjoy. You will get to taste the famous tapas, but also discover other tasty dishes such as the Piquillo Peppers, the Esparragos Blancos (white asparagus) or the Patatas a la Riojana (potatoes roasted with Chorizo and smoky paprika). The Rioja has hundreds of wineries all worth visiting. If you only have a couple days, then it is a good idea to visit at least one traditional winery and a more modern one, to understand fully the history of wine-making and its modern challenges.

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5. Visit some of the best museums in Spain : The Prado in Madrid welcomes around 2.3 million visitors each year…It will still be busy during Easter, but less than during the peak summer season. The Prado has some of the best collections of European art from the 12^th century to early 19^th You will get to see the works of Francisco de Goya, Diego Velázquez,El Greco, Titian, Peter Paul Rubens. Other top galleries and museums include the Centro de Arte Reina, the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.

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