Spring is officially here, and so are all the events of April. Easter week The Holy Week, in Spanish "Semana Santa", is celebrated from 9th until 17th of April. In Barcelona you can take part in masses in churches, see different Easter processions on the streets, and of course enjoy the traditional […]
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Easter in Barcelona
During the Easter period from 9th to 17th of April Barcelona has its own traditions and events. Easter traditions Las Monas de Pascua This is the main tradition of Easter in Catalonia, and these days the Monas can be found all over Spain. However, the tradition is celebrated same way everywhere. The godparent […]
Easter 2017 Dates and Opening Hours in Barcelona
“Semana Santa”, in English called Holy Week, is celebrated from 9th to 17th of April. Palm Sunday The Easter week begins on Sunday 9th of April, also called as Palm Sunday. In Spanish is called “Domingo de Ramos”. The first Easter parade in Barcelona, known as “El Paso de la Borriquita”, takes […]
Events in Barcelona on week 12
Pi neighborhood celebrates its Festa Major, and the square and streets around it in Barrió Gótico will be full of different events. Festes de Sant Josep Oriol This week is Festes de Sant Josep Oriol in Barrio Gótico neighborhood. The festival is celebrated in honor of Saint Joseph Oriol who was born […]