Easter 2025 Good Friday April 18 – Mon 21st – this is important for our Spain visit as there are a number of festivals over Easter.
Proposed itinerary:
- Fly from Aus to Spain in April
- Stay for 3 or so weeks then move onto Italy
Suggestion: Look at the links and the town suggestions and create a short list of places to visit and things that we would like to see and do:
15 of the best Places to visit in Spain – TCT Places to Visit
- Santiago de Compostela
- Often referred to simply as Santiago, this city in the semi-autonomous region of Galicia lies in the north west of Spain, and the big draw here is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town.
- The city is famous as an important pilgrimage site for Christians, having been a place of historic importance during the struggle between different religious groups in the days of old, and Old Town features the iconic Santiago Cathedral with its two intricately carved towers.
- Old Town also provides visitors with the chance to stroll along winding lanes in search of toothsome tapas or local craft souvenirs, and the area is known for being lovingly and tastefully restored and preserved, giving you the feeling that you have truly stepped back in time.
- Almeria
- Playa San Pedro is a strip of beach that can only be accessed on foot, and which is home to a small population who live on the water.
- Gold Mines, now no longer in use, and learn about the geology of the area at the mine museum.
- The Costa Brava
- Translated as ‘wild’ or ‘rough’ coast, the Costa Brava is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Spain due to its warm weather, abundance of beaches, and hospitable atmosphere.
- For more natural gems, travelers can check out the islands around the Costa Brava such as the chain of seven islands called the Medes Islands.
- Toledo
- Known as the ‘City of the Three Cultures’ thanks to the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian populations that co-exist in the city.
- The main cathedral in Toledo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and dates from the 13th century and is built in the Gothic and Baroque styles.
- The historic centre of Toledo is also well worth a visit and has a rabbit warren of streets that lead you on a maze-like adventure where you can seek out small cafes and bistros as well as local arts and crafts shops
- Granada
- The city of Granada is famous for its place in medieval history, particularly during the period of the Moors, and many visitors flock to the region to see the mighty and majestic Alhambra palace.
- The building, built by a sultan during the 11th century, also had the dual purpose of serving as a fort and there is much to see including traditional Moorish architecture and a history lesson in the different periods of conquest in Spain.
- Aside from Arabic architecture, you can also visit classical Catholic monasteries such as Monasterio de la Cartuja, or just wonder the winding and charming cobbled streets.
- Keep a lookout for the local street art and graffiti that is often present in Granada, a sign of the artistic and often political nature of this city.
25 of the best things to do in Spain – The Crazy Tourist
15 of the best tours to do in Spain – The Crazy Tourist
Festivals
15 of the best Festivals in Spain – The Crazy Tourist
Attend Festivals: Spain hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, such as the Running of the Bulls (San Fermín) in Pamplona, La Tomatina in Buñol, and the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
La Tomatina, Bunyol – Tomato food fight – last Wednesday of August
Running of the Bulls (San Fermín) in Pamplona – July 6 there’s non-stop mayhem until the 14th.
the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
San Isidro in Madrid – Bull fighting season – 15th May in Madrid
Suggestion:
Feria de Jerez – It goes back to the middle ages, when farmers convened to buy and sell horses. held in 2025 during the week between Easter Sunday and the second Easter Sunday.
- Located at Gónzalez Hontoria Park. City of: Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
- These celebrations in late-April or early-May also have International Tourist Interest, and are the perfect way to get acquainted with some of this Andalusian city’s traditions.
- Horses are a big part of the celebrations, with parades and equestrian demonstrations in a region that is well-known for its horse-breeding heritage.
- Fino is a big part of the fun too, and here it’s often mixed with lemonade to create a “rebujito” cocktail.
- Casetas, like the kind you get in Seville, are part of the fun, but unlike those in Seville these tents are open to all.
Sights – Castles
15 of the best Castles in Spain – TCT
15 of the best Beaches in Spain – TCT