Your Easter weekend break in Valencia…
The weather is a good at this time of the year, so it’s the perfect time to visit Valencia — you can enjoy the attractions, bars and restaurants and, of course, the beautiful long sandy beaches of Valencia.
Throughout the 40 days of Lent in Spain, torrijas and Rosquillas de Semana Santa are enjoyed. Torrijas, similar to French toast but thicker made with slightly stale bread.
Rosquillas de Semana Santa are small doughnuts, displayed in pastelerías (cake shops) and panaderias (breadshops) all over town. They are also very easy to make (click here for the recipe below).
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Easter Weekend Break In Valencia
Holy week (Semana Santa in Spain) culminates in Les Pascues/La Pascua with ‘la mona de Pascua’ (traditional Easter cake). The cake originates from the 15th century ~ See Easter traditions in Spain >>
For your Easter weekend break In Valencia you can explore the Old Quarter, stop for a bite to eat at one of the many open-air bars or restaurants in Barrio del Carmen. Take a stroll through the Turia Gardens to the stunning City of Arts and Sciences – from here it’s just a bus ride to Valencia city beach.
Easter Weekend Break In Valencia ~ Valencia Beach
Valencia beach is very wide and sandy, with a long promenade full of restaurants, bars and cafes.
Take a trip on a ‘golondrina’ around the harbor where they held the America’s Cup.
Easter Weekend Break In Valencia ~ Day Trips ?
For your Easter weekend break in Valencia why not hire a car? Visit the nearby village of Albufera or take a trip to the Gran Casino Monte Picayo in Puzol. Further inland are the wine-growing regions of Valencia. For more places to visit, check out the surrounding areas of Valencia.
Even if you don’t hire a car, you can still see orange trees in the center of Valencia.
The city is also overflowing with mouth-watering tapas bars, restaurants and clubs, so whatever you decide to do, you’re sure to have fun!
Easter Weekend Break In Valencia ~ Take a Ferry to the Balearic Islands …
Enjoy a trip on a ferry to the nearby Balearic Islands from the port of Valencia.
If you are staying in Denia or Alicante, you can easily take the ferry to the island of Ibiza from the port.
Where to stay for your weekend break in Valencia?
There are many lovely hotels in the old town, near the Turia Garden and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences or close to the beautiful sandy beaches of Valencia.
There are hotels, B&Bs, apartments and villas to suit everyone’s taste in the city and surrounding areas of Valencia. Just book online at Booking.com and pay when you get here.
The Venecia Hotel overlooks Plaza del Ayuntamiento and comes with a buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the square. and Xátiva Metro Station is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
The Hotel Sorolla is in a pedestrianized area, surrounded by cafes, bars and shops. The hotel is just 50 meters from Plaza del Ayuntamiento and a 5-minute walk from Estacion Del Norte. Free Wi-Fi and rooms include air conditioning, heating and satellite TV.
The Melia Plaza Hotel overlooks Plaza del Ayuntamiento and is just a few minutes’ walk from Estacion del Norte and Xativa station where the metro arrives from the airport.
The Vincci Lys Hotel is in a pedestrianized area of the old town, a few minutes’ walk from Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Xàtiva Metro Station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel and offers direct services to Valencia Airport.
There are many more lovely hotels in the old town, near the Turia Garden and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences or close to the beautiful sandy beaches of Valencia.
There are hotels, B&Bs, apartments and villas to suit everyone’s taste in the city and surrounding areas of Valencia. Just book online at Booking.com and pay when you get here.
Apartments in Valencia / Valencia Bed & Breakfast / Hostels in Valencia
Maritime Holy Week
Palm Sunday. Procession of Palms.
Palm Sunday is when the main events begin. The procession of Palms commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The procession begins at 9.45 am and lasts two and a half hours, with some very moving moments, including the blessing of the palms in Plaza de nuestra señora de los Ángeles.
Where : Plaza de nuestra señora de los Ángeles
Holy Thursday ~ Procession of the torches
Starting at 8 pm and continuing into the small hours, the Visit of the Holy Monuments takes place to the sound of drums. Afterwards, the streets become filled with candles as different silent processions pass by.
Where : Avenida del Mediterráneo
Good Friday ~ Procession of the Holy Burial
At 8 am next to the shore on Playa de las Arenas, they pay homage to the victims of the sea. At 6.30 pm the most important procession of Maritime Holy Week begins, that of the Holy Burial, which lasts for 5 hours and passes through all the streets of the coastal districts.
Where : Calle de la Reina
HOW TO GET HERE : METRO: L4 L6 AUTOBÚS: 92 19
Rosquillas de Semana Santa
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup of sugar
- Splash of anise
- Lemon zest to taste
- 1 packet of dried yeast
- 350-400 grams flour
- Oil for frying
Method:
- Add egg, oil, juice and sugar into a bowl and beat well.
- Add lemon zest, splash of anise and beat.
- Dissolve the yeast well and start adding flour gradually, mixing with a wooden spoon until the dough sticks to your fingers.
- Take a walnut size of mixture and roll into a thin sausage, flatten slightly with the fingers and join ends
- Heat oil in frying pan, add rosquillas and fry on a medium heat until brown, then drain on absorbent paper.
- Dust with sugar or a mixture of sugar and cinnamon and enjoy!
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The festival of San Vicente Ferrer follows Easter week in Valencia (Semana Santa – Holy Week) on the second Monday after Easter.
Districts of Valencia / Valencia City Spain
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