05/03/2026
✨ 3 reasons to visit Puglia at Easter ✨
🌸 Easter is a special time to visit Valle d'Itria: ancient Holy Week rituals, vibrant village processions and traditional seasonal foods come together in a unique atmosphere of faith, community and springtime beauty.
🍽️ 1 In the Valle d'Itria, traditional Easter foods include roast lamb or kid with potatoes, savory pies and frittata with wild lampascioni bulbs. Typical sweets are scarcella (a festive shortcrust cake decorated with whole eggs), almond paste lambs and homemade Easter breads prepared and blessed on Holy Saturday.
🕯️ 2 Every town in Puglia has its own traditions during Holy Week. On Good Friday, the white streets of Ostuni turn into a moving stage of faith and tradition. Ancient confraternities dressed in traditional robes carry the statues of Christ’s Passion through the historic center, illuminated only by soft lights and candles. Funeral marches and sacred chants echo through the narrow alleys, creating a deeply emotional and unforgettable atmosphere. A timeless ritual where devotion, history and community come together in the heart of Puglia.
🌿 3 In Italy, Pasquetta (Easter Monday) is a relaxed holiday celebrated the day after Easter Sunday. While Easter is mainly religious and family-focused, Pasquetta is all about friends, picnics and outdoor trips to the countryside or the sea. People gather for barbecues, traditional leftovers, games and spring outings — it’s similar to a laid-back spring break day spent with family and friends.
