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Ciutadella's Holy Week offers a reverent counterpoint to its summer horse festivals. This guide covers the Palm Sunday procession at the Convent of Santa Clara, the Good Friday evening procession from the Cathedral of Menorca, the burning of the 'Els Bujots' on Easter Sunday, and traditional Menorcan Easter pastries, with practical tips for respectful attendance.
Granada's Semana Santa is a deeply rooted Catholic celebration that fills the city's winding streets with solemn processions, incense, and flamenco song. Learn about the brotherhoods, the costaleros who carry the floats, and the distinctive traditions like the Cristo de los Gitanos procession to the Sacromonte caves.
Orthodox Holy Week in Rhodes Town is a time of candlelit processions, solemn services, and joyful feasting. This guide walks you through the key moments—from the Good Friday Epitaphios processions in the Medieval Old Town to the midnight Resurrection service—and offers practical advice for visitors.
Orthodox Easter is the most significant celebration of the year on Naxos, marked by candlelit processions, midnight fireworks, and family feasts. Discover how Holy Week unfolds in the island's villages, from lit reeds in Eggares to swings in Komiaki, and plan your visit with practical tips.
Easter in Corfu blends Venetian and Orthodox customs, and the food reflects that history. From the sweet scent of fogatsa and the crunch of mandolato to the comforting bowls of tsilichourda after midnight, here's what to eat and where to find it during Holy Week in Corfu Town.
Corfu Town's Holy Saturday is unlike anywhere else in Greece: a morning procession of Saint Spyridon's relics and the Epitaphios, accompanied by marching philharmonic bands, culminates in the famous 11 AM botides pot-throwing. Here's how to plan your visit to catch the music, the crowds, and the moment the mood turns from mourning to joy.
On Good Friday evening, the statues of the Dead Christ and Our Lady of Sorrows leave the Cathedral of San Giorgio and wind through Ragusa Ibla's Baroque lanes. This guide explains the procession's character, suggests where to watch, and offers practical advice for photographers and visitors with mobility concerns.
