Easter Week is celebrated with time-honoured traditions and local festivities. In the north of the island, the processions and church ceremonies take on a special significance, making Easter the ideal time to discover Mallorca at its most authentic.
Our team at Pollentia Rentals recommends visiting the gorgeous Pollença region between April 13th and 20th. You’ll be able to soak up Mallorcan culture first-hand, experience local festivities and try the traditional Easter foods.
The Calvary Steps and the historic heart of Pollença
Pollença is a focal point for the Easter Week celebrations in Mallorca. The ‘Davallament’ (‘Descent from the Cross’) ceremony on Good Friday is deeply moving, as thousands gather at the Calvary Steps to witness Christ’s image being lowered from the cross and carried in solemn procession to the Church of Our Lady of the Angels.
The traditional climb up the 365 Calvary Steps (one for each day of the year) is another important ceremony. On Maundy Thursday, robed penitents with traditional hoods make their way up the staircase bearing crosses in a powerful display of devotion. Easter Monday is celebrated with a pilgrimage to the beautiful hill-top sanctuary on Puig de María.
It’s worth exploring the charming historic centre of Pollença, one of Mallorca’s most captivating towns.
Culinary and cultural traditions
As well as these wonderful spiritual ceremonies, Easter Week in Mallorca is a wonderful opportunity to delight in local flavours and cultural traditions. During this special time, local bakeries showcase Easter specialities including panades (savoury pastries filled with meat or fish) and robiols (sweet treats filled with requesón, a kind of cottage cheese, or jam).
There are also sacred music concerts and religious art exhibitions hosted throughout the region, which provide a truly immersive cultural experience during Easter Week in Mallorca.
Book your accommodation with Pollentia Rentals
For a truly special Easter Week experience in Mallorca, Pollentia Rentals offers a wide selection of holiday villas across the north of the island. Our villas with idyllic settings are ideal for enjoying the tranquil Mallorcan landscape, while being perfectly located for taking part in all the Easter festivities.
Don’t miss your chance to create unforgettable Easter memories in northern Mallorca. Book your villa with Pollentia Rentals today and experience the time-honoured traditions, rich culture and spirituality of Easter Week.
