Semana Santa 2023

[Jay128]

We will be doing our first Comino walk during the Semana Santa period this year. Looking forward to it. However I can't seem to find much information online on the events during this period especially procession days and time. Can someone please share if they know for example Good Friday, Holy Sat and Easter Sunday when and where?

Also as this will be our first time to Santiago, can someone also please share the must do and see in Santiago?

Thanks

 

[Former member 54877]

Cofradía de la Vera Cruz de Santiago - Cofradía de la Vera Cruz de Santiago

Cofradía Franciscana de la Vera Cruz de Santiago Nuestra historia Cofradía Franciscana de la Vera Cruz Esta cofradía es la encargada de la procesión de la Última Cena del Salvador, desde el año 2010 de la procesión de Jesús Resucitado y a partir del año 2014 de la Oración en el Huerto y el...

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[Anniesantiago]

Every village will have its own processions with the largest ones being in the largest cities.
I suggest you get on the Tourist Info sites for each village where you're staying those days and ask there.
They generally print a schedule.

 

[stevepjq]

Indeed, each town has their own celebrations that last 8-9 days. I was in Burgos the Sunday before Easter and it was a wonderful experience. Sahagun on Good Friday was a real treat and Leon's Easter Sunday celbration was truly inspiring! The processiosn lasted the entire day as they travelled through the parishes.

 

[Vacajoe]

Exactly what part of the trail do you expect to be at during that week?

 

[Kev&Kath]

Jay...the wife and I found the rooftop tour of the cathedral particularly enjoyable, and we also like markets - so an hour or two at Mercado de Abastos, in the old town, is worth it. A really nice vibe to Santiago de Compostela and just wandering the streets seems to always lead us to another interesting spot.

 

[Jay128]

Exactly what part of the trail do you expect to be at during that week?

We will be doing the Camino de Finisterre but are likely to be in Santiago over the Easter weekend

 

[Jay128]

Cofradía de la Vera Cruz de Santiago - Cofradía de la Vera Cruz de Santiago

Cofradía Franciscana de la Vera Cruz de Santiago Nuestra historia Cofradía Franciscana de la Vera Cruz Esta cofradía es la encargada de la procesión de la Última Cena del Salvador, desde el año 2010 de la procesión de Jesús Resucitado y a partir del año 2014 de la Oración en el Huerto y el...

cofradiaveracruz.es

Thanks for the link

 

[C clearly]

I suggest that you book your accommodation in Santiago, in advance.

 

[Jay128]

Every village will have its own processions with the largest ones being in the largest cities.
I suggest you get on the Tourist Info sites for each village where you're staying those days and ask there.
They generally print a schedule.

Thanks!