Holy Week in Gandía: tradition, emotion and the first days of spring
During these days, the streets of the historic center are filled with processions, drum music and religious acts, while Gandía beach begins to awaken with the atmosphere of the new season.
For many visitors, Easter is the perfect time to escape for a few days to the Mediterranean, enjoy the good weather and discover a city that mixes tradition, gastronomy and the sea.
When is Easter 2026?
In 2026, Holy Week will be celebrated from March 29 to April 5, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday.
The most important dates are:
Palm Sunday – March 29
Holy Thursday – April 2
Good Friday – April 3 (national holiday)
Easter Sunday – April 5
Throughout the week, events and processions are organized that attract both visitors and local residents.
Most important processions and traditions
Holy Week in Gandia has a long tradition in the city and features 18 brotherhoods and confraternities that participate in the celebrations.
Among the most notable events are:
The Tamborrada
It is one of the events that mark the beginning of the celebrations. The sound of hundreds of drums echoes through the streets announcing the arrival of Holy Week.
Palm Sunday
One of the most crowded days, with the procession that commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and that brings together numerous brotherhoods.
Holy Thursday processions
It is one of the most intense nights of Holy Week, with several processions that travel through the historic center until the early hours of the morning.
The Procession of Solitude (Holy Saturday)
One of the most breathtaking. The streets are practically plunged into darkness and the silence accompanies the walk, creating a very special atmosphere.
What to do in Gandía during Holy Week
Although the processions are the main attraction, Holy Week is also a perfect time to enjoy the city.
Enjoying Gandia beach
During Holy Week the weather is usually mild and you can already feel the seasonal atmosphere.
Many visitors take the opportunity to:
stroll along the seafront promenade
eating at beachfront restaurants
Enjoy the first sunny days
Discover the local cuisine
These days are perfect for trying traditional dishes such as:
baked rice
fideuà from Gandia
traditional Easter sweets
Many restaurants in Grao and on the beach offer special menus during these dates.
Stroll through the historic center
The processions pass through emblematic places such as:
Plaza Mayor
Collegiate Church of Gandia
Ducal Palace of the Borgias
streets of the old town
The atmosphere is especially beautiful as evening falls.
Tips for visiting Gandía during Holy Week
If you’re coming these days, here are some helpful recommendations:
Avoid driving in the city center during the processions.
Check the procession schedules before planning your visit.
Book restaurants in advance, especially those on the seafront.
Take the opportunity to combine tradition and beach: sea in the morning, processions in the afternoon.
A perfect getaway to welcome spring
Holy Week in Gandía is an experience that blends tradition, culture and the Mediterranean.
While the historic center experiences moments of great emotion with the processions, the beach begins to fill with life with the first visitors of the season.
A perfect plan to enjoy a few quiet days by the sea and discover one of the city’s most important traditions.
