“Would you rather eat Easter treats in Spain or Italy?” (Trick question—the answer is both.)
If you’re like me, Easter isn’t just about pastel colors and egg hunts—it’s a golden ticket to some of the world’s most incredible food festivals. Imagine biting into a warm, citrusy mona de Pascua in Spain, savoring a fluffy babka in Poland, or indulging in Florence’s famous schiacciata cake while wandering Renaissance streets.
I’ve been lucky enough to taste my way through a few of these festivals, and let me tell you—Easter food travel is a next-level experience. So, if you’re ready to combine wanderlust with foodie heaven, here are the best places to feast this Easter.
1. Seville, Spain – Semana Santa Sweets
Must-Try: Torrijas (Spanish French toast), Pestiños (honey-glazed fritters), Huevos de Santo (sweet coconut-yolk treats)
Seville’s Semana Santa (Holy Week) is legendary—processions, flamenco echoes, and streets lined with churrerías serving hot chocolate. But the real magic? The Easter sweets.
- Torrijas are Spain’s answer to French toast—soaked in milk, fried, and dusted with cinnamon. I had my first bite at a tiny bakery near Plaza de España, and oh my—it was like a warm hug.
- Pestiños are crispy, anise-flavored pastries drizzled with honey. Perfect with a strong Spanish coffee.
Pro Tip: Head to Confitería La Campana, a 130-year-old bakery where locals queue for their Easter treats.
2. Florence, Italy – Schiacciata alla Fiorentina
Must-Try: Schiacciata alla Fiorentina (fluffy orange-scented cake), Colomba di Pasqua (dove-shaped Easter bread)
Florence in spring is chef’s kiss—cherry blossoms, golden sunlight on the Duomo, and the scent of Schiacciata cake wafting from bakeries.
This Tuscan Easter cake is light, citrusy, and dusted with powdered sugar—like if a sponge cake and an orange grove had a delicious baby. I still dream about the one I had at Pasticceria Nencioni, a family-run spot near Santo Spirito.
Fun Fact: The Colomba di Pasqua (Easter dove bread) is Italy’s answer to panettone—less Christmasy, just as addictive.
3. Kraków, Poland – Babka & Butter Lambs
Must-Try: Babka (sweet, rum-spiked Easter bread), Mazurek (decorated shortbread), Butter Lambs (yes, edible lamb sculptures)
Polish Easter is a feast of symbolism and sugar. The star? Babka—a rich, brioche-like cake often studded with raisins and soaked in rum.
I still remember my first Easter in Kraków: waking up to a breakfast table loaded with butter lambs (Baranek Wielkanocny), smoked sausages, and mazurek (intricately decorated shortbread). The best babka? From Cukiernia Michałek, a cozy patisserie in the Old Town.
Pro Tip: Visit the Easter markets in Rynek Główny for hand-painted eggs (pisanki) and warm kiełbasa.
4. Greece – Tsoureki & Magiritsa
Must-Try: Tsoureki (braided Easter bread), Magiritsa (herby lamb soup), Koulourakia (buttery cookies)
Greek Easter (Pascha) is a whole vibe—midnight church services, fireworks, and feasts that last till dawn.
- Tsoureki is a soft, orange-flavored bread with a red-dyed egg baked in (for luck!).
- Magiritsa (a lemony lamb soup) might sound unusual, but after my first spoonful in Santorini, I was converted.
Where to Go: Athens’ Ariston Bakery has been making tsoureki since 1910. Trust me, it’s worth the line.
5. New Orleans, USA – Crawfish Boils & King Cake
Must-Try: Crawfish boils, King Cake (yes, it lasts till Easter!), Hot Cross Buns
NOLA does Easter differently—think Cajun feasts, jazz brunches, and King Cake still going strong.
I spent one Easter at a backyard crawfish boil—spicy, buttery, and messy in the best way. And if you think King Cake is just for Mardi Gras? Nope. Many bakeries (like Dong Phuong) keep baking them through Easter.
Final Thought: Which Easter Feast Calls You?
Whether it’s Spain’s torrijas, Italy’s schiacciata, or Poland’s babka, Easter is the perfect excuse to travel and eat like royalty.
So tell me—which destination would you pick? (Or are you, like me, plotting a food crawl across all of them?) Let me know in the comments!
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(P.S. If you’ve tried any of these, drop your recs below! I’m always hunting for new spots.)
