Easter Sunday in 2024 falls on March 31, with Good Friday on March 29 and Easter Monday on April 1, creating a long weekend for celebrations across Europe.
Seville, Spain, is known for its Semana Santa (Holy Week) festivities, featuring elaborate processions, intricate pasos (floats), and traditional music, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
In Florence, Italy, the "Scoppio del Carro" (Explosion of the Cart) takes place on Easter Sunday, where a cart filled with fireworks is ignited to ensure a good harvest, drawing both locals and tourists to the historic event.
In Prague, Czech Republic, Easter is celebrated with vibrant Easter markets, particularly at the Old Town Square, where artisans sell traditional crafts, food, and decorated Easter eggs, creating a festive atmosphere.
- In the UK, the town of Bakewell hosts a renowned Easter egg hunt, attracting families and visitors to explore the picturesque Peak District while participating in themed activities and searching for chocolate eggs.
Easter kicks off the travel season in Europe. With the arrival of spring, taking a flight to discover a new place is what makes us the happiest. Here are some European destinations to discover…
Christmas with your folks, Easter with whomever you want: it’s rule! Easter we say is the time that ushers in the travel season, the time when you feel like going out to discover new countries, new cities, those where for those who have a few days off it is time to book a vacation. True, you don’t have too many days to spare, but you have many perfect destinations to kick off the travel season in style. I European countries with characteristic capitals, cities of art, or even with their landscapes very different from ours become magical, evocative itineraries for an unforgettable vacation. From Northern Europe to the Islands, here are the destinations to consider for a super vacation!
Amsterdam: the city that blooms among the canals
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No one remains indifferent to the charms of Amsterdam, the city to discover by day, to love by night, the explore by bicycle. In spring this European capital is reborn in all its beauty, in all its colors. It is precisely the beautiful season that is ideal for being enchanted by all its beauty. The first thing that will surprise you is its vitality mixed with the romantic flavor of the canals that accompany your walk to discover the city. The thing that will forever remain in your heart is the blossoming of tulips, roses in the large parks and gardens. A sight not to be missed is a visit to the Keukenhof Park one of the largest parks in Europe, which houses in its 32 hectares an incredible variety of flowers, from tulips to daffodils. You can explore it by walking or perhaps to better immerse yourself in the local way of life the nicest idea is to rent a bicycle. Don’t miss the museums with the wealth of works of art by the Flemings and Van Gong. and many others, enjoy the tastes and smells of the local markets, and in the evening let the nighttime adrenaline rush of a city that never sleeps.
Ibiza: the island that tastes most authentic at Easter
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Forget Ibiza of the discos , of the crowded beaches of the coolest clubs because if you choose to go on Easter you could have a truly unprecedented and unforgettable experience. Ibiza in Spring brings out all its most authentic side, all its poetic and romantic essence. The spectacular scenery, breathtaking beaches that are still desolate, crystal-clear water and a skin-warming sun will make you fall in love in an instant with the Isla Blanca. Discover it on foot in villages that are awakening with small ateliers and reopening hippy markets, explore it by bicycle in kayaks, trekking through its unspoiled nature-Ibiza will be the perfect destination for an Easter you will hardly forget.
Paris: the ville Lumière the destination for an Easter for couples
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There is no season that Paris is not perfect for a vacation. At any time of the year, the French capital brings out a nuance of its own, always different, always poetic leaving it there on the podium among the most beautiful capitals of Europe. You will be enchanted by Paris in no time whether you choose to visit with friends or as a couple. And just for a couple’s getaway, Paris in spring is perfect. Walking hand in hand on the Seine Riverfront, having breakfast in one of the quaint bistros, climbing the Eiffel Tower to treat yourself to a romantic kiss, savoring from Montmartre the beauty of the city from above will make your Easter one of the most beautiful you have ever experienced with your other half.
Barcelona: the European capital for a lively Easter with friends
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If we were to rank the European capitals to visit at Easter with friends, surely Barcelona remains on the podium forever. Beauty, climate and hospitality are what make it perfect for a trip to remember. Barcelona in spring more than ever is the multicolored city with the soft forms of Gaudi, is the one that makes us feel a bit like we are in a playground by visiting only Parc Guell with its beautiful mosaics, the one that makes us breathe an incredible vitality just walking on the Rambla. Barcelona at Easter is the city where you can spend a day at the beach thanks to the pleasant weather and is the one where an aperitif of a Pinta and tapas will leave you with a fun memory.
The Castles of the Loire: for an Easter with a sophisticated flavor
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For those who want to treat themselves to a Easter with sophisticated charm, the one where art mixes with the beauty of nature and history is experienced from the marvels of architecture is truly captivating the idea of touring the chateaux of the Loire Valley. It is a true piece of paradise this portion of French land that covers about 280 km in length along the Loire River, one of France’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A landscape of vineyards sets the scene for enchanting castles witnesses to its history, jewel cities, authentic customs and outstanding nature. If you love to visit places of historical and cultural richness this will become the perfect trip for you. 300 buildings including palaces, architecture, fortresses and towers will make you experience the magic of distant eras, rich nobles and courtiers.
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