Easter in Spain, a food lovers destination
Barcelona vs Madrid
Visit Barcelona, where one of main Easter events is the traditional Mona de Pascua. Throughout the city, patisseries display impressive all sized and popular chocolate figures that you can taste. Chocolatiers and bakers all over compete to make the biggest and most spectacular creations.
Head to Madrid for a more traditional trip. You should definitely try rosquillas, buñuelos and torrijas which are delicious slices of bread soaked in milk and egg, fried in olive oil and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
Where to stay
Derby Hotels Collection have created a series of packages Stay&Sweet Suite, Stay&Food, Stay&Shop with rooms from £172 in their hotels in Barcelona and Madrid.
Packages include bed and breakfast for 2 and amenities such as chocolate treats and champagne in the bedroom and great discounts in over hundred boutiques.
