SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Semana Santa Seville 2026, in March & April. Ester in Seville 2026 Semana Santa Seville 2026 WHERE: Seville, SpainWHEN: from 29th March to 05th April 2026 The Semana Santa Seville represents one of the greatest expressions of the world, of the religious tradition.An international event that involves locals, and confraternities, coming from every corner of the country. Officially, the rituals start on Palm Sunday, until Easter Sunday. Preparations, however, require significantly longer times. Both as regards the realization, and from the point of view of the activity, according to what are the three fundamental Principles: Formation, Worship and Charity. Beyond the merely spectacular and folkloristic aspect, Semana Santa is an event full of spiritual and religious meanings. However, beautiful and exciting, processions with images of the Passion of Christ may appear to our eyes. To frame, Seville, a splendid Andalusian city, deeply devoted. But, at the same time, linked to its origins, and characterized by a profound cultural identity. History and traditions that find their maximum expression during events like this. Or, perhaps, during the Feria de Abril, a spectacular event, practically close to the Semana Santa. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET Thanks to the presence of a international Airport particularly busy, the city can be easily reached by direct flight from the main European and non-European destinations. The processions pass almost everywhere. You can easily reach some of the central places by public transport and by walking.With the Metro 1 Line, you can get off at Puerta de Jerez, or Plaza de Cuba. WHAT TO SEE IN SEMANA SANTA SEVILLE 2026 From the Friday of Sorrow, until Resurrection Sunday, you can watch about 60 processions, organized by as many confraternities, both day and night.Each, starting from their own Church, follows a predetermined path, up to Plaza Campana. Here, begins the Recorrida y Carrera Official, that is, the official path that each confraternity must follow. The procession, after having requested the access consent, continues long Calle Sierpes, Plaza de San Francisco, Avenida de la Costituciónand finally, the Cathedral. You can watch any procession from any access point. The only exception are the areas close to the Official Route where the chairs and boxes are arranged for a fee. The number is really limited and it is almost impossible for a tourist to be able to secure a seat. THE PLAYERS Photo ©, Ángel Cachón During the Semana Santa of Seville, images related to the Passion of Christ are carried in procession. The main elements of these are i Steps, composed of statues and groups of images. They are so called because of the slow pace of those who wear them. Among the protagonists, there are the costaleros, that is, those who carry the heavy sacred images; the nazarenesinstead, they accompany the Pasos, parading with capirote on their heads and candles in their hands. NOT TO BE MISSED DURING THE SEMANA SANTA SEVILLE 2026 La Madrugá it is considered the most special day of all the Semana Santa of Seville. It is celebrated during the night between Thursday and Good Friday. This year, between the 02nd and the 03rd April 2026. Jesús del Gran Poder, the Cristo de los Gitanos and Esperanza de Triana, are some of the most revered statues in procession during this day. WHAT TO EAT The meat, of course, is banned throughout the Semana Santa period in Seville.At the table, poor traditional dishes are preferred, such as chickpeas with spinach. Among the desserts, there is the Torrijas de leche, whose main ingredient is stale bread. WHERE TO SLEEP The availability of facilities during the Semana Santa period in Seville is particularly limited. In particular, by booking close to the event.Our advice is to book well in advance, avoiding to stay in too central areas. In this way, you will avoid confusion and sometimes excessive prices.Pensión Dulces Sueños, in the Santa Cristina neighborhood, it is a great compromise, located in an ancient historic building, a few meters from the Church of Santa Maria La Blanca; It offers air-conditioned accommodation and free WiFi in public areas.All rooms at Dulces Sueños have heating, and most have a private bathroom.At Pensión Dulces Sueños’ reception you will find a tour desk, a ticket service and an express check-in and check-out service. An iron and a hairdryer can be requested. Info and reservations from this link. Hotel San Pablo rises about 6 km from the center, but a few minutes from the public transport stop. The property features air-conditioned rooms with heating, a flat-screen TV, a safe and a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Some rooms have a desk. Good value for money. *All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein are the property of their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting around Transport Tickets City Card What to see Alcazar Feria de Abril Mercado de Feria The Surroundings Cadiz Cordova Granada Jerez Malaga Spain General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Spain When to Go Reservations Hotels Offers, Last minute Tour, Experiencies map of the city Share the post
Shiroka Laka Kukeri
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Shiroka Laka Kukeri 2026, Spring Festival & Bulgaria Carnival Shiroka Laka Kukeri 2026 WHERE: Shiroka Laka, BulgariaWHEN: 01st March 2026 A name that seems more suitable for a tongue twister than at a festival. Yet, about 200 kilometers from Sofia, in the setting of the Rhodope Mountains, we celebrate the arrival of spring, with a fantastic celebration. The Shiroka Laka Kukeri Festival takes place every year on the first Sunday in March. It is an ancient Thrace tradition, handed down for several centuries, with which the evil spirits were expelled, and winter, to celebrate the fertility and the arrival of spring. A season that is experienced as the beginning of a new life and, as such, represented through various forms of art. For example, scenes of marriage or birth are staged. Big parades in costume, with colorful masks, and furs. The numbers parade through the streets of this small town, from the cobbled streets to the small central square.Several regional groups parade at Shiroka Laka Kukeri festival, each of which is identified by specific masks.A magical moment, particularly felt by the locals, and by tourists (not many) present in the city. To think that this festival can push to organize a next holiday is very unlikely. If you were to find yourself, however, in this period from the parts of Sofia or Plovdiv, stretch out in this small village. You will discover a truly ideal party and, above all, the magnificent landscapes of the Rhodope Mountains. Really Suggestive. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET TO SHIROKA LAKA KUKERI To attend the Shukoka Laka Kukeri festival, you must use the car. The small town is just over 200 kilometers from Sofia, and just over 90 from Plovdiv.From the Capital, you have to travel for over 100 kilometers the A1 Highway, probably the best road infrastructure in the country. The remaining 90 must be driven on a national road.Keep in mind that transport and driving in Bulgaria are really lacking. Maximum caution when you are driving. More info from here. WHERE TO SLEEP Prices are generally cheap, but availability is limited to a few facilities. Difficult to find hotels available in the city, especially in conjunction with the Kukeri weekend in Shiroka Laka.You can opt for Guest House Panorama, a charming property located in Gela, a few kilometers from Shiroka. It offers panoramic views of Snejanka Peak, free WiFi, and free private parking.Families are also fond of it for its location, cleanliness, and complimentary breakfast. Comfortable rooms equipped with all essential amenities. You can book a room for two or more guests through this link. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Book your hotel in the area Share the Post
Torta dei Fieschi
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Torta dei Fieschi 2025, 13 14 August, Liguria. Folklore, events Italy Torta dei Fieschi 2025 WHERE: Lavagna, ItalyWHEN: 13th and 14th August 2025 Taking up an ancient tradition every year, the 14 August, the Ligurian town of Lavagna dresses up for a party, offering one of the most incredible folk events. From 1949, you can attend a fantastic historical parade with incredible characters. Between challenges and duels, flag games, dances and medieval music, it will be a bit like going back in time. And, last but not least, in the square from which the Tower dominates, a mega wedding cake awaits you: the Fieschi cake; over 13 quintals of cake, expertly prepared by the best pastry chefs of Lavagna, according to an ancient, secret recipe. Torta dei Fieschi, and the festivities linked to it, recall the sumptuous wedding of the thirteenth century between the Count of Lavagna, the feudal Fiesco family, and the noblewoman Bianca dei Bianchi. On that occasion, the newlyweds decided to offer a giant cake to the entire local population. After centuries, we continue to celebrate. Today, the highlight of the evening, is the game of Torta dei Fieschi. Each person must obtain, at the ticket office, a particular ticket, light blue for the males and pink for the females. A fancy name is printed on each ticket. After reading the wedding proclamation, all the people with a coupon will be able to go to the square, and look for the twin ticket of a different color in the crowd. Only after having found the soul mate, you can go, in two, to the bench to eat the cake. Photo ©, Alessio Sbarbaro PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET Lavagna is located only 50 kilometers from Genoa and, across the border, about 230 from the French Nice.The best way to get there is by plane, calling at Genoa or, alternatively, at the Tuscan airports of Pisa and Florence.From the Genoa airport, every day a regional train connects the Lavagna station with that of Genova Cornigliano; the latter, located about 15 minutes walk from the airport terminal. By car, from Milan, you have to travel a little less than 200 kilometers to get to your destination. CORRELATED EVENTS Torta dei Fieschi is the culmination of 4 days of shows and events that animate the beautiful village of Lavagna.Do not miss MEDIOEVO IN THE VILLAGE on 11 August. Many gastronomic delicacies, jugglers, shows and lots of costumed characters await you. Blackboard will bring you back in time TORTA DEI FIESCHI 2023 PROGRAM It starts on the evening of 13th August, in the courtyard of the fourteenth-century basilica of San Salvatore dei Fieschi, in Cogorno, the celebrations l’Addiu du Fantin” with dances, ancient music, and games.The following day, at 21:00 from Piazza Marconi, the procession starts and will parade through the streets of the city until it reaches Piazza Vittorio Veneto. The arrival is expected around 10pm.In the Square, there will be the cutting of the cake and the start of the game. Only those who have a ticket can take part. During the evening shows on stage and, at the distribution counter, delivery of the cake to the couples who have formed in the square. After midnight, the Notte Bianca begins, with the open-air disco. Photo ©, Alessio Sbarbaro WHERE TO SLEEP The Torta dei Fieschi is a great way to spend an alternative evening during your holiday.Conversely, the event could be a good excuse to visit the wonderful Ligurian coast with all its wonders.Of course, keep in mind that this is the central week of August! Casa Riviera It is an excellent solution for those who are looking for an apartment. It has a capacity of up to 7 people, and an excellent value for money. Casa Riviera is located in the center of Lavagna, 400 meters from the beach and 600 meters from the train station. It offers free WiFi and air conditioning. You can book at a special price from here. If you love calm and tranquility, in Castagnola, 7 kilometers from Lavagna, there is the excellent Farmhouse B & B Castagnola 64, solution surrounded by greenery. Farmhouse B & B Castagnola 64 features a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the mountains. Free parking is available on site. Also, it is only 16 kilometers from the beautiful Portofino; the ideal opportunity for a visit to combine with the suggestive Torta dei Fieschi. Book, from here, your structure. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post
Best events Of may
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Best events of May 2025 and major festivals not to be missed Best events of May 2025 The best time to visit the city, according to the inhabitants of Seville? No doubt. The one coinciding with the Feria de Abril Seville, one of the most anticipated events of the year. Along with Holy Week. The Feria de Abril Seville is the most popular festival in the city. It takes place exactly two weeks after Easter Sunday. The festival was born in 1847 as a livestock fair. Over the years, it began to change its initial character, until it took on its current form; that is, an incredibly fun festival, where people dance, dance and let loose until the first light of dawn. BEST EVENTS OF MAY 2025 Music. Traditions. Culture. Food. Religion. Football. May is a month full of events, suitable for all tastes and needs.So, why not take advantage of it and book a holiday, even if it’s short, to attend one of the many events in May? The New Orleans Jazz Festival, an event of international appeal, in the homeland of Jazz, is coming to life. A sumptuous event that celebrates an entire culture. Music will be the real protagonist: jazz, blues, popular music, R&B, up to country. And, of course, local food and crafts will also have their deserved space. See you in New Orleans from 01 to 04, for one of the best events of May 2025. In Europe, Germany and, above all, Spain take the lion’s share, in terms of the best events of May 2025. Girona, Jerez de la Frontera, Madrid, Sineu, Tarragona: there are 6 events in May 2025 that are worth, alone, the trip to Spain.After Seville, we start, in chronological order, with the Sineu Spring Fair, one of the most important agricultural and artisanal events of the Iberian Peninsula. From 06 to 15, great celebrations for the patron saint of the capital. The San Isidro Festival offers masked parades, dances, classical music concerts, rock marathons, yoga activities, ceramic fairs and much more.Beautiful, scenic and evocative the Temps de Flors. From 10th to 18th May, you can stroll through the splendid alleys of Girona, in an explosion of colors and scents. Good food. Lots of wine and sangria. Dancing and flamenco until late at night. Lots of fun and, at the center, the purebred Spanish horse. From 17th to 24th, appointment in Jerez with the Horse Fair, one of the best events of May 2025 not to be missed. Tarracoviva celebrates its 27th anniversary this year. An extraordinary event to discover the beauties of one of the most beautiful cities of the Ancient Roman Empire.Tarracoviva takes you to discover the ancient walls, the Roman aqueduct, the amphitheater and all the splendid monuments of Tarragona. Art. History. Culture. The Rhine Valley is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and evocative places in all of Germany. Right in this wonderful land, starting from the first week of May, you can admire a truly unique spectacle, known as the Rhine in Flames (Rhein in Flammen). Appointment on May 3 with May 03: Bonn / Linz Am Rhein. In Germany, until May 11, Stuttgart hosts the spring festival most loved by the Germans: Fruhlingsfest. A sort of spring Oktoberfest, more genuine and less touristy. A festival where you can taste the excellent beers on offer, enjoy the culinary delights and have fun with all your children. In addition to the food stands, in fact, you will find rides, attractions, games, dances, songs and events dedicated to the little ones. Photo ©, Dontpanic In the North, Hamburg dresses up to celebrate the anniversary of the Port. Hafengeburtstag is the most important maritime festival in the world. The celebrations take place in the Landungsbrücken area, in the Speicherstadt warehouse district, and along the new HafenCity district. Tradition and religion are the protagonists, in Belgium and Portugal, of two extraordinary events in May. In Fatima, on the 13th, the anniversary of the apparition of the Madonna occurs. People set off on a pilgrimage to the most important sanctuary in Portugal. In Belgium, however, May 29th is the day of the Procession of the Holy Blood which, since the distant 13th century, has been linked to the history and culture of Bruges. Music will be the protagonist again this month with one of the twenty most anticipated annual events: EDC Las Vegas. Since 1990, the Electronic Daisy Carnival has been a point of reference for lovers of the genre. It starts on Friday 16th at the Motor Speedway with the first of 3 evenings. From 13th to 17th May 2025, Basel will host the final stages of the Eurovision Song Contest, a singing competition that has reached its 69th edition this year. *All information is for purely indicative purposes and should not be considered official. The dates may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Leave a comment Latest Posts Share the Post
Holy Blood Procession
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Holy Blood Procession 2025, Bruges, 29 May. Best events Belgium Holy Blood Procession 2025 WHERE: Bruges, BelgiumWHEN: 29th May 2025 Since the XIII century, the Holy Blood Procession has become a full member of the history and tradition of the splendid Bruges. It is a historical event that is repeated every year, from 1304, on Ascension Day, exactly 40 days after Easter. This year, the festival falls on the 29th May 2025. This is one of the most popular events in all of Belgium; a procession in costume that recalls some episodes narrated in the Bible and, in particular, the Passion of Christ.Over the centuries, the ceremony has undergone substantial changes and reinterpretations, to obtain the current appearance. Over two thousand people are involved in the Holy Blood Procession. There are choirs, dance groups, carriages and animals (camels, goats …). To get an idea of how important this event has become, just think that it has been declared, in the 2009, Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Today, the ceremony is divided into four parts. In the first two, repeats from the Passion of Christ and scenes from the Old and New Testaments; the third part, staging the legend from which the whole ceremony takes its cue. It is described as the relic of the Sacred Blood of Jesus, reached Bruges thanks to the intervention of the Crusader Knight Theodoric of Alsace, Count of Flanders. According to the legend, it was during the fourth crusade, when Constantinople was invaded by the crusaders of Baldwin IX, that the precious relic was discovered, until then kept in ancient Byzantium; blood, which Joseph of Arimathea managed to gather, while the body of Jesus was brought down from the cross.In the last part of the ceremony, the concluding one, we witness the veneration of the relic. Photo, 2009 Smabs Sputzer PRACTICAL INFOS HOW TO GET By plane, you can reach Bruges by landing at the airport Brussels-National, or Charleroi. By train, from the airport, and numerous European destinations, you can easily reach the Brugge train station. The ceremony takes place along the streets of the center, easily accessible by public transport. From here, all the information to move around the city by public transport. Who wants to attend the Procession free, is invited to anticipate a couple of hours from the start of the show. HOLY BLOOD PROCESSION 2025 PROGRAM Here is the updated program of the 2025 edition. 10:30 – Morning procession. Kind of anticipation of the Procession of the Holy Blood itself. The relic will be placed in the sanctuary and at 10:30 in point, the bell will ring. 11:00 – Sint-Salvatorskathedraal. Solemn celebration by the bishop. The relic of the Holy Blood can be venerated until 13 hours. 14:30 – Procession of the Holy Blood. Departure from Wollestraat, and passage of the parade along the various points of the route. The passage of the Procession takes just under 2 hours. 18:00 – Closing ceremony. Blessing with the relic at the Bourg and finally at the Basilica of the Holy Blood. TICKETS 2025 The Procession crosses the streets of the historic center, following this path: Dijver – Gruuthusestraat – Guido Gezelleplein – Mariastraat – Simon Stevinplein – Steenstraat – Zuidzandstraat – ’t Zand – Hauwerstraat – Maagdenstraat – Smedenstraat -‘ t Zand – Noordzandstraat – Geldmuntstraat – Markt. You can watch for FREE when the show passes, wherever you want. Alternatively, the stands are set up in the main square, where you can watch the show sitting. In this case, you must purchase the appropriate ticket to reserve your numbered seat. The ticket costs 12.50€ for the grandstand and 4.50€ for the benches. Tickets can be purchased online on the official site from mid-March. WHERE TO SLEEP Guest House Adonis it’s the top solution. If you are lucky enough to find a room available, do not miss it.Guest house Adonis is located in the historic center of Bruges, 300 meters from the market square and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.Rooms have a TV and a private bathroom outside the room. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. You will be lucky enough to stay in the historic center, spending just over €50 per night, for a double room. From this link, info and reservations. *all information contained herein, including timetables and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered official. All names and brands present herein belong to their respective owners. Related The City Brussels Airport Charleroi Airport Get in Getting Around Where to Sleep What to see Christmas Markets Belgium General info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Belgium When to go Reservations Hotels Apartments Rental car Tour, Experiences Map of the Place Share the Post