Holy Week in Spain is much more than a religious celebration; it is a unique cultural experience that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Taking advantage of this special time of year, we invite you to explore some of the country’s most emblematic Holy Week celebrations, accompanied by wine tourism experiences that will take you into the fascinating world of wine. Here we present various itinerary suggestions for enjoying Holy Week and discovering wineries close to the most outstanding destinations, although we encourage you to visit our Enolovers app to create your own routes:
Easter in Toledo
Declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest in 2014, Holy Week in Toledo is a spectacle of spirituality and tradition in a city steeped in history. From Good Friday to Easter Sunday, the streets of Toledo are filled with processions that reflect the ancient devotion of this millenary city. Less than thirty minutes from Toledo, you will find Bodegas Canopy in Camarena, Toledo.
Holy Week and Religious Music Week in Cuenca
Holy Week in Cuenca is an event of great devotion and beauty that has captivated hearts for centuries. With processions dating back to the 17th century, this celebration has earned the title of Festival of International Tourist Interest. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, the narrow streets of Cuenca are filled with fervour and solemnity, culminating in the impressive Santo Entierro (Holy Burial) procession, known as ‘las Turbas’. Less than half an hour from Cuenca, you can visit Bodegas Mont Reaga, located in Monreal del Llano, Cuenca, where you can taste the exquisite wines of the La Mancha Designation of Origin.
Holy Week in León
Holy Week in León, recognised as a Festival of International Tourist Interest since 2002, is a unique celebration that lasts for ten days, culminating on Easter Sunday. More than thirty processions, with their characteristic ‘papones’ (people carrying papier-mâché figures of Christ), fill the streets with solemnity and devotion. Highlights include the Ronda, the Procesión de los Pasos and the Entierro de Genarín, events that reflect the cultural and religious richness of León. About fifteen minutes from the city, Bodegas Vile La Finca awaits you in Valdevimbre, León, where you can taste the wines of the León Designation of Origin and complete your wine tourism experience.
Holy Week in Jumilla
With more than six centuries of history, the Easter week celebrations in Jumilla are one of the oldest and most venerated in Spain, earning the title of Festival of International Tourist Interest in 2019. Its processions, which begin with a solemn Stations of the Cross on Good Friday and culminate with the arrival of the float of the Risen Jesus on Easter Sunday, are unique experiences full of emotion and devotion. In Jumilla, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Bodegas Silvano García, where you can savour the wines of the Jumilla Designation of Origin and learn even more about the local culture.
Plan your Oenological Easter!
What are you waiting for to experience an unforgettable Holy Week full of culture, tradition and good wine? Plan your wine tourism route and discover the beauty and flavour of Spain at one of the most special times of the year. Download our Enolovers app to access detailed information about the wineries near these destinations and get ready for a unique experience that combines the best of religious tradition and wine culture. Cheers and happy Easter!