What do Valladolid, Toledo and Salamanca have in common? They are all places of breathtaking beauty, undeniable heritage and unforgettable cuisine. They also share a Holy Week celebration that, thanks to its sheer magnificence, has been declared an International Tourist Interest Festival in all three cities.

Holy Week in Valladolid is a truly moving experience. It is impossible not to be impressed by the grandeur of the pasos — authentic works of art from the 16th and 17th centuries — as they make their way through the streets, accompanied by the thunderous sound of drums or surrounded by a profound silence. The city’s streets surrender to this celebration, with Good Friday being particularly spectacular. On that day, the General Procession of the Sacred Passion of the Redeemer takes place, bringing together Valladolid’s 20 brotherhoods and 33 pasos.

Between processions, take the opportunity to step inside the churches you come across, visit the National Sculpture Museum of Valladolid to continue enjoying its religious art, or find a spot at one of the city’s bars and restaurants to taste traditional Holy Week dishes. And when it’s time to rest, you’ll appreciate having booked your stay at Sercotel Valladolid, close to the city centre but far enough away to disconnect for a while from the solemnity of the occasion.

If Toledo is always captivating, falling in love with its Holy Week is inevitable. Few places could provide a more magical setting for a celebration like this. The processions pass by impressive landmarks such as the Cathedral, but they also wind through the narrow streets of the historic centre, surprising visitors with the skill of the brotherhood members as they navigate impossible turns. In Toledo, processions are especially striking after nightfall and, to make the experience even more memorable, on the night of Holy Saturday, when around 1 a.m. the city centre falls into darkness and the Cristo de la Buena Muerte begins its journey, illuminated by the lanterns carried by the members of the brotherhood.

A detail worth keeping in mind: take the opportunity to enter every church, convent and monastery you come across. Many of them, usually closed to visitors, open their doors during Holy Week. You’ll want to see everything, but you’ll also need to take a break from time to time. You’ll be pleased to know that our Sercotel Alfonso VI enjoys an unbeatable location. We’re not exaggerating: it is right next to the Alcázar.

The beauty of Salamanca reaches another level with the atmosphere of reflection and solemnity that fills the city when Holy Week begins. Almost 50 pasos make their way through streets watched over by the devotion of the city’s more than 9,000 members of brotherhoods and the visitors who come to experience it. Pay attention to the carvings: some date back to the 15th century and are true masterpieces of sculpture. Also make a note of the time and place to witness the Descent from the Cross ceremony: Good Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Humilladero in Parque de San Francisco. This is where you will see Christ Nuestro Bien being taken down from the Cross and placed in the Holy Sepulchre before leaving in procession.

The tip to make things easier? Choose the strategic location of our hotels. Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca allows you to enjoy the processions simply by looking out from your room; and Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral, as its name suggests, is located right opposite the Cathedral.