Easter traditions in Mallorca: a unique experience

Are you ready to experience Easter like never before? In Mallorca, Semana Santa is more than just a holiday – it is a mix of tradition, devotion, and delicious food that brings the island to life. From amazing processions through beautiful villages to tasting mouth-watering local dishes, Easter in Mallorca gives you the chance to explore the island’s most timeless customs.

There’s no better time in the calendar to enjoy the natural beauty of Mallorca and immerse yourself in its local culture all at once. Easter in Mallorca is a week packed with events that not only preserve island’s cultural and religious legacy but also invite you to connect with its authentic identity.

The Holy Week festivities are not to be missed!

During Holy Week, towns and villages across Mallorca come to life hosting solemn processions. Members of local brotherhoods, adorned in traditional robes and hoods, carry religious statues through the streets, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of devotion and tradition.

Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos)

Your journey begins on Palm Sunday, when locals gather to bless palm and olive branches, symbolising Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. The day is marked by peaceful processions, but it’s also when you’ll start discovering the island’s rich Easter cuisine.

Try the panades —savory pastries filled with lamb, pork, or fish. These delicious treats are often shared with family and friends, marking the start of a week filled with both spiritual insight and culinary enjoyment.

Holy Thursday (Jueves Santo)

Then on Holy Thursday, the festivities reach a crescendo with religious floats and hooded penitents, particularly in Palma, Pollença, and Sineu. As you witness these powerful rituals, your senses will be enveloped by the aromas of cocarrois, crescent-shaped pastries filled with spiced vegetables, traditionally enjoyed on this day.

Good Friday

Good Friday in Mallorca is a day of profound spirituality, with the highlight being the moving Davallament in Palma and the Via Crucis at the Calvari Steps in Pollença. As you take in these profound processions, you’ll also experience the delicious robiols —sweet pastries filled with pumpkin, jam, or chocolate, which are particularly popular during this day of fasting and reflection.

This is also a time for bacalao (cod), prepared with tomatoes and potatoes, as Mallorca’s culinary tradition honors the fasting of Good Friday by focusing on seafood instead of meat. This comforting yet simple meal is a perfect way to keep the spirit of Easter alive.

Holy Saturday

On Holy Saturday, Mallorca pauses in solemnity, leading up to the grand Easter Vigil Mass, where candles symbolize Christ’s resurrection. The mood is contemplative, but it’s also when many families come together to bake crespells —sweet biscuits shaped like stars or flowers. These homemade treats are a reminder of the joy and hope of the season.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is the day of triumph and joy, celebrating Christ’s resurrection. In Palma, the emotional El Encuentro reenacts the reunion between Christ and the Virgin Mary, a heart-warming tradition that fills the streets with emotion.

Today, frito de Pascua, a hearty lamb dish with potatoes, onions, and peppers, takes center stage at many family tables. This dish, often served with local wine, is a true feast that marks the culmination of the Easter celebrations. And no Easter celebration in Mallorca would be complete without a Mona de Pascua —a festive cake decorated with chocolate or candied fruit.

Here, we’ve suggested some must-try dishes for this important week, but we truly invite you to discover the full richness of Mallorca’s Easter delicacies during your stay in one of our inspiring Mallorca villas, ready to welcome you. Each day brings new flavours and new experiences, so be sure to indulge in as many of these as you can.

A perfect time to explore Mallorca beyond the festivities

Easter is also the perfect season to explore Mallorca’s charming markets and artisan fairs. As the weather warms, the countryside and coastline come alive with opportunities for hiking, cycling, or simply wandering through the picturesque villages.

Mallorca’s beauty and heritage are at their best during this time, so why not choose to visit during Easter and experience the island at its most authentic and peaceful?

Find your perfect villa

Take a look at our villas in Mallorca and choose your perfect base for experiencing Easter in Mallorca. Whether you’re staying in a finca or a coastal villa, you’ll be right in the heart of Mallorca’s Easter celebrations, surrounded by beautiful scenery and rich traditions.