Holy Week festival guides

Corfu Town's Holy Week blends Greek Orthodox piety with Venetian theatricality, featuring philharmonic bands, the Epitaphios on Good Friday, and the famous Botides pot-throwing on Holy Saturday morning.

Greek Orthodox Easter on Santorini brings together solemn church services, candlelit processions, and unique local customs. From the flower-decked cross on Lazarus Saturday to the spectacular lit cans of Pyrgos and the midnight Resurrection fireworks, this guide explains the week's traditions and offers practical advice on where to stay and how to participate. As the date shifts each year, advance planning is essential.

Viseu's Holy Week is a time of solemn processions and deep tradition, centred on the Cathedral and the historic quarter. From the blessing of palms on Palm Sunday to the night-time Procissão do Enterro do Senhor on Good Friday, visitors can take part in centuries-old devotions. This guide explains what happens, how to join respectfully, and what to check before you go.

During Holy Week, Tavira stages three centuries-old processions through its historic centre, from the Triumph Procession on Palm Sunday to the Resurrection Procession on Easter Sunday. This guide explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to attend respectfully.

Holy Week in Viseu centers on the cathedral’s liturgical schedule, culminating in the Procissão do Enterro do Senhor on Good Friday. Learn about the key services and how to plan your visit.

Braga's Semana Santa processions draw visitors from across Portugal and beyond. This guide covers the main processions, typical routes through Sé de Braga, Rua do Souto, and Avenida da Liberdade, practical advice on viewing spots, crowd control, and street closures, plus photography tips for night processions. Always confirm the current schedule and routes on the official Holy Week website before you go.

Semana Santa in Braga is Portugal's most famous Holy Week celebration. This guide covers the key processions, the Farricocos, and practical tips for navigating the historic center during the busiest days.

Trapani transforms during Holy Week, drawing visitors to the ancient Misteri procession. This guide offers practical tips on weather, accommodation, dining, and making the most of your Easter trip to this Sicilian coastal city.

The Processione dei Misteri is one of Sicily's most profound religious events, a 24-hour procession through Trapani's historic streets on Good Friday. This guide covers its history, timing, route, the iconic groups and movements, and practical advice for pacing your experience across the full day and night.

Taormina's Holy Week is a deeply moving time when ancient Catholic traditions come alive in the town's historic streets. From the candlelit Good Friday procession to the joyful Easter Sunday 'U 'ncuontru, this guide explains what happens each day and how to attend with respect.

Taormina's festival calendar blends deep-rooted religious traditions with a packed season of film, music, and theatre. From the solemn Easter processions and the July feast of its patron saint to the Taormina Film Fest, the Bellini International Festival, and the buzz of White Night, there is nearly always a reason to celebrate. This guide helps you plan your trip around the town's most cherished events.

Trapani's Holy Week is one of Sicily's most moving religious events, centered on the nearly 24-hour Procession of the Mysteries on Good Friday. This guide explains the schedule from Holy Tuesday to Easter Sunday, what to expect at each event, and how to confirm current dates with official sources.