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A man arrested in Andalucia for a bogus bomb threat at a car park that threatened to shut Semana Santa down

Man arrested in Andalucia over bogus car park bomb threat that threatened to shut down Semana Santa celebrations

Within 24 hours, the Policia Nacional officers were able to complete their work. The police have arrested a suspect suspected of issuing a false threat of a bomb in the heart of Jerez.  On Holy Thursday he was located in Sanlucar de Barrameda, ending an incident which had put the city of Sanlucar de Barrameda at a standstill during one …

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What is ‘la torrija’? It’s a sweet treat traditionally consumed during Semana Santa.

What is ‘la torrija’? The delicious sweet treat that’s traditionally eaten during Semana Santa in Spain

SEMANA Santa has taken over Spain this week and you may be seeing ‘torrijas’ everywhere, but what are these sweet treats?  This Spanish take on ‘eggy bread’ soaks stale bread in milk or wine before dosing it in sugar and cinnamon and dipping it in honey.  The first time it was made in Roman cuisine dates back to the 4th …

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EXPLAINER How Spain’s Semana Santa is celebrated in different cities

EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions

SEMANA SANTA, Spain’s holy-week, is a celebration of ancient tradition and pagentry that is rarely seen in the world today. The seven-day celebration transforms Spain’s streets into a living procession to showcase its most religious tradition. You may be surprised if you have just arrived in Spain. Drums suddenly fill a quiet street. Candles flicker and a long line of …

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Semana Santa will be a success in Andalucia with temperatures reaching 26C.

Relief for hotly-anticipated Semana Santa celebrations: Rain to stay away for much of Spain with temperatures climbing to toasty 26C in Andalucia

SEMANA Santa will have a dry, sunny start to the week in Andalucia. According to Aemet, the state weather agency, rain is unlikely due to a persistent Atlantic anticyclone. The temperatures in most parts of the area are likely to be comfortable between 22C and 24C, with Sevilla possibly seeing the mercury reach 26C for the first half week. Malaga …

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Bookings for Semana Santa in’safe’ Spain are soaring

Semana Santa bookings to 'safe' Spain soar

TOURIST bookings to ‘safe’ Spain are surging this Easter as the Iran war continues to fuel global uncertainty, experts say. According to Destinia’s online platform, Semana Santa bookings across the peninsula are up by 50% from last year. International bookings account for 29%. Analysts say that these figures indicate a growing trust in Spain as a haven of safety, amid …

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