Easter Travel: Spain and Italy

• Easter is a widely celebrated holiday that combines religious traditions, cultural festivities, and family gatherings.
• It is a peak travel period, making it an ideal time for travel agents to provide well-planned holiday packages.
• RateHawk provides access to over 2.6 million hotels globally at competitive rates.

Semana Santa – Spain

• Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Spain features grand processions, decorated floats, and church ceremonies, especially in Seville and Málaga.
• The processions depict the Passion of Christ.
• Melia Madrid Princesa is a luxurious five-star hotel in central Madrid, near Gran Vía and the Royal Palace.

La Festa del Carro – Italy

• La Festa del Carro (The Explosion of the Cart) in Florence involves setting off a cart packed with fireworks in front of the Duomo.
• The event symbolizes a blessing for the year ahead.
• Rome Art Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Rome, with easy access to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.

Compasso Pascal – Portugal

• Compasso Pascal in Portugal involves priests visiting homes to offer blessings, followed by a family feast with traditional foods like roasted lamb and almond sweets.
• Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is a premium family-friendly hotel in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações district with riverfront views.

Easter egg hunting – United Kingdom

• In the United Kingdom, Easter egg hunts are a cherished tradition.
• Large-scale egg hunts are held at historical estates like Hampton Court Palace.
• Royal National Hotel is a centrally located hotel in London with spacious family rooms and excellent transport links.

Easter fires – Germany

• Easter fires are lit across towns and villages to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
• These bonfires are popular community events with food, music, and festivities.
• Novum Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum is in the heart of Berlin, near historic landmarks and Easter fire celebrations.

The Flying Bells of Easter – France

• French folklore says church bells fly to Rome on Good Friday and return on Easter Sunday with chocolate eggs.
• Festive Easter markets and Sunday church services mark the occasion.
• Ibis Styles Paris Bercy is centrally located with easy access to Paris’s Easter festivities and cultural sites.

Easter egg rolling – United States

• The United States hosts the Easter egg rolling event, most notably the White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, D.C.
• The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel in New York City offers comfort and accessibility to top attractions.

Pot throwing – Greece

• In Corfu, the Botides tradition involves throwing clay pots from balconies to welcome Easter Sunday.
• The smashing of pots symbolizes renewal and prosperity.
• President Hotel Athens offers easy access to Corfu’s Easter festivities.

Planning Easter Travel

• Booking early is key.
• RateHawk offers a seamless booking experience with a wide range of hotels.