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8,000 people flock to Verges to see one of the oldest liturgical events

Drivers urged to take extra care, especially on Friday and Saturday afternoons when most accidents occur

Hotel occupancy nears 100% as Pyrenees ski resorts expect to sell over 100,000 passes

Travel agencies expect 10% more income than last year, while hotel bookings are at around 87%

Holy processions, Easter cakes, and Dance of the Death

While some Easter traditions still remain strong, the religious landscape of Catalonia has changed utterly in recent decades

Barcelona airport will see over 8,000 flights over the long weekend while train operators offer half a million seats

More than 8,800 flights scheduled in Barcelona airport this week, over 80% of pre-pandemic levels

Iconic unfinished basilica prepares for Holy Week celebrations with variety of events and performances from April 2-17

Bakeries in Catalonia hope to return to pre-pandemic sales, but a reduction in size will make ‘Mones de Pasqua’ less profitable

Increased mobility could lead to new spike in coronavirus contagion

Over 400,000 vehicles left Barcelona area on Friday and Saturday but travel only allowed within bubbles

Airy and sweet pastries double in size when they are fried and are often filled with cream, custard or chocolate