Easter is coming soon, have you already decided where to enjoy this fantastic spring break? San Sebastián can be your perfect destination. We have created a mini program with tips for a great Easter for if you decide to visit us at our hotel in San Sebastian...Come to visit our city and enjoy the most captive moments of this celebration. In the article all the tips and information!
Holy Thursday, the Easter Triduum begins. One of the traditional events of Holy Week in San Sebastian is the washing of the feet. The bishop performs the act after the liturgical ceremony of the late afternoon. During the pray of the Day, in the “ Catedral del Buen Pastor (Cathedral of the Good Shepherd), several parishioners will have their feet washed by the bishop. Jesus Christ did this same action to his disciples during the Last Supper.
Another moment of great tradition is the Via Crucis at the Urgull. The Way of the Cross on Good Friday begins at Guardetxe, the road behind the church of Santa Maria rises to Monte Urgull and ends on the esplanade before the chapel of “Cristo de la Mota”. The Via Crucis “lives” fourteen moments since Jesus is captured and sentenced to death until he is buried. Participants walk silently and stop at these fourteen times with the cross. The Via Crucis of Urgull is a very solemn moment. Silence is interrupted only by the voices of the priest, the music, and the sound of the sea breaking on the Paseo Nuevo.
Scenes from the Passion of Christ will be performed in the street in front of the pediment Amara at 8 pm Friday. The religious group “Mundo Nuevo” will perform the act.
During your stay in San Sebastian, you definitely want to perform a mini pintxos route. Respecting Catholic traditions, many people in these days only have dishes that does not contain meat. We have prepared a list of tapas and small dishes without meat that worth to be tasted.