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Easter processions

Babbie

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Does anyone have suggestions of villages along the coastal route that will have procession’s in honor of the Easter holiday? I will be starting from Porto on April 6. I understand some villages have events on Friday night and some have for sessions on Sunday. Thanks for any input.
 
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Does anyone have suggestions of villages along the coastal route that will have procession’s in honor of the Easter holiday? I will be starting from Porto on April 6. I understand some villages have events on Friday night and some have for sessions on Sunday. Thanks for any input.


Most villages and small towns most likely will have a procession though not always as grand and spectacular as in the bigger towns.
You will start from Porto on the 6th of April which is Maundy Thursday, so it is quite possible that you might stumble upon a procession or a local service.
Friday is Good Friday and in the afternoon you might be able to find a church where they celebrate the Stations of the Cross. Or the Stations of the cross might even be prayed in the centre of the town ( like I witnessed and participated in on a Good Friday in Belorado on the CF ).
The same for Holy Saturday and of course Easter Sunday will be full option of choice , even in small villages.

Let yourself be surprised when you find a celebration and observe the comunity spirit of these encounters.

You might also want to check the website of the local townhalls where you will stop to get an idea about the specific fesitivities.

Hre is a link to the celebrations this year in Povoa de Varzim.


Happy walking!
 
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My wife and I arrive in Coimbra on Maundy Thursday. I am expecting to have to check with either the local tourist office or walk up to the cathedral to find out what is happening in the area
 
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