Easter Week in Mallorca 2025: Experience Tradition in the Heart of Palma
The Easter Week in Mallorca is not only one of the most important religious festivals, but also a celebration steeped in history, culture and tradition. From Sunday 13 April to Sunday 20 April 2025The island is full of emotions, with processions through the streets, festivals, gastronomic events and activities that turn this time of the year into a unique experience.
Easter Week Processions in Palma: Faith and Tradition
The Easter Week in Palma is synonymous with processions that fill the streets of the old town with solemnity and emotion. If you are staying in Posada Terra SantaYou will have the opportunity to be within walking distance of the main tours of the city and experience the devotion and beauty of these ceremonies at close quarters.
Palm Sunday (13 April) marks the start of the festivities with a series of processions commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The streets are filled with palms and olive branches, and Palma's churches celebrate special masses.
The Maundy Thursday (17 April) is one of the most intense moments of Easter Week in Palma. The Crist de la Sang Procession is one of the most outstanding, and thousands of people gather to watch the brotherhoods, dressed in their traditional tunics and hoods, carry the heavy religious images while the solemn music of the bands plays.
The Good Friday (18 April) is another of the most exciting days, with the re-enactment of the Passion of Christ on the steps of Palma Cathedral at midday. This performance is highly symbolic and is an act full of emotion. In the evening, the Procession of the Holy Burial fills the streets with silence and meditation, in an atmosphere of total solemnity that will leave its mark on you.
Easter Week culminates on Easter Sunday (20 April) with the Procession of the Holy MeetingThe festival is an act full of joy that symbolises the resurrection of Jesus and the reunion with his mother, the Virgin Mary. Joy and light invade the streets of Palma, offering a refreshing contrast after the days of meditation and devotion.
Traditional Gastronomy: Flavours of Mallorca at Easter
One of the great attractions of the Easter Week in Mallorca is undoubtedly the gastronomy. The flavours of the island take centre stage, with traditional dishes that you can't miss during your visit.
During this period, the panades are one of the most traditional dishes. These empanadas filled with lean meat, sobrasada and peas, or with alternatives such as fish, cuttlefish or chicken, are perfect for sharing with friends and family. It is also common to enjoy a delicious vegetable cocawhich is served as an aperitif on many Mallorcan tables during Easter Week.
You can't miss the robiols and crespellsThe typical sweets of this time of the year. The robiolspies filled with marmalade, cream or angel's hair, and the crespellsThe handmade biscuits are a true delight of the local confectionery. And, of course, you can't miss the emblematic ensaimadaideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Fun and Tradition: La Fira del Ram
In addition to the processions and religious events, Mallorca offers a wide variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy during Easter Week. One of the most popular activities is the Fira del Ramheld on the outskirts of Palma. This fairground, which combines fun and tradition for the whole family, is one of the most eagerly awaited amusement parks of the year.
Pollensa and its Devallament: An Emotional Moment
In the picturesque village of Pollensaone of the most moving events of Holy Week is the Devallament, o Descent from the Crosswhich takes place on Good Friday. This act is one of the most spiritual and visually stunning moments of the festival, in which the image of Christ is descended from the cross along the 365 steps of the Calvari.
The procession takes place in the natural environment of the CalvariThe ceremony creates a unique atmosphere that is both spiritually and visually moving. This act creates a unique atmosphere that, from both a spiritual and visual point of view, is truly moving. It is one of those experiences that connects you with the very essence of Easter Week in Mallorca and is not to be missed if you visit the island during these days.
Tips to experience Easter Week in Mallorca
- Plan aheadThe most popular processions can attract large crowds, so we recommend arriving early to get a good location so you don't miss anything.
- Explore different villagesIn addition to Palma, there are many other places on the island that celebrate Easter with their own traditions. Visit villages such as Sóller, Valldemossa or Alcúdia to experience this festivity from different perspectives.
- Take advantage of public transportMajorca has an excellent public transport network, so you can easily travel by bus or train to explore the whole island.
- Savour the local gastronomyDon't forget to try the typical dishes and sweets of the island, which are a fundamental part of the Easter celebrations.
- Live the experience to the fullest: Take advantage of the location of Posada Terra Santalocated in the heart of Palma's old town, to experience Easter Week in an authentic way, with easy access to all the processions and celebrations.
