Holy Week in the Region of Valencia: Traditions, Festivals and Unique Festivities

Holy Week in the Region of Valencia is a perfect time to get to know it. The climate and the landscapes are at a very special moment, and you will be able to participate in cultural events and traditions that you will love. And try traditional sweets! We will help you organize your getaway.

Holy Week traditions in the Region of Valencia

We are going to mention some of the most important traditions to discover at Holy Week in the Region of Valencia, although we invite you to experience, in any of our municipalities, the great atmosphere, somewhere between emotional and festive, that can be felt during these days.

La Rompida de la Hora de l'Alcora festival

On Good Friday morning, l'Alcora is flooded with the roar of hundreds of drums commemorating the moment of the death of Jesus Christ. It is a very special moment, one that will move you.

Holy Week in Almassora

The town of Almassora also celebrates the Rompida de la Hora, and highlights the representation of the Descent of Christ, as the image is articulated and creates a realistic effect.

Maritime Holy Week in Valencia

Among the places to visit at Easter in the Region of Valencia, Valencia city has to be included, as its maritime neighbourhoods celebrate in a very special way. Among the many events, the throwing of glasses, crockery and water out of the windows in the early hours of the morning from Saturday to Sunday stands out. This event is known as the trencà de perols or breaking of pots and pans.

Holy Week in Torrent

The town of Torrent is a great place to enjoy Easter Sunday and learn about its beautiful tradition in which thousands of small, colorful pictures or “alleluias” rain down from the sky.

Holy Week in Orihuela

The town of Orihuela celebrates one of the most spectacular Holy Weeks in the Region of Valencia, with a large number of events and figures of its own, such as the Song of the Passion, and floats of great artistic value.

Holy Week in Crevillent

In Crevillent's Holy Week, the events on Holy Tuesday, the Procession of Penance with the Crevillent Choir of Low Voices and the lighting of the torches stand out.

We also invite you to savour the typical food of the Region of Valencia at Holy Week, with panquemaos (sponge cakes), monas (a kind of cake), longanizas secas (cured sausages), buñuelos de bacalao (cod fritters) and other delicious dishes. Escape and enjoy a few unforgettable days!