Holy Week in Andalusia: the most important day of the year for some
Magic Week is approaching and thousands of believers travel to enjoy Holy Week in Andalusia , a land full of tradition and passion. Prayers of forgiveness and thanks fill the churches and processions approach the streets.
We tell you everything you need to know about these dates in Andalusia and where you should go to enjoy the authentic Christian spirit and relive the illusion of Andalusian Holy Week .
Remind you that to enjoy a different Holy Week we recommend our tourist complex in front of the Caminito del Rey , where you can enjoy a different vacation with many activities.
Holy Week processions in Andalusia
The Holy Week processions in Andalusia are well known and recognized by all Christians. Holy Week is a unique experience worldwide where our land is the great protagonist of this event.
Our processions represent biblical facts, one of the most famous representations is the Passion and Death of Christ. During this procession, the trial, the flagellation, the path with the cross and the crucifixion of Jesus are usually shown. The representatives even go so far as to really flog themselves, conveying the harshness and passion with which the Andalusian Holy Week is lived .
Some of the most famous processions in Andalusia are the Passion procession, on Holy Monday, and the procession of the Mena Congregation of legionaries in Malaga, on Holy Thursday.
In Seville the most important processions are La Borriquita de La Hermandad del Amor, on Palm Sunday and all those that parade during La Madrugá, on Holy Thursday. It is the most famous night of Sevillan Holy Week.
Holy Week in Malaga
This year, Holy Week in Malaga is expected with great hope and enthusiasm. And it is that our land is well known for these dates because they are especially important and outstanding.
The devotion of the Christians, the smell of incense and art take over the streets of Malaga, giving way to processions, where the different brotherhoods and brotherhoods walk the streets with their characteristic clothing and styles.
It is a beautiful show that we recommend you see. If you come to enjoy Holy Week in Malaga, we recommend you visit the most beautiful towns in the province and take advantage of the magic of Holy Week in each of the towns. In addition to discovering the charm of the interior of Malaga.
When does Easter start?
Holy Week does not have a fixed date, it will vary according to the year. This is because the beginning of Holy Week is marked by the Moon.
Easter is always celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the beginning of spring, that is, when the March equinox ends.
This year Holy Week begins on April 10 and runs until Monday 18, leaving the calendar as follows:
- Palm Sunday: April 10.
- Holy Monday: April 11.
- Holy Tuesday: April 12.
- Holy Wednesday: April 13.
- Holy Thursday: April 14.
- Good Friday: April 15.
- Holy Saturday: April 16.
- Resurrection Sunday: April 17.
- Easter Monday: April 18.
Now that you know the dates of Holy Week and which are the most important and beautiful processions, all that remains is to pack your suitcase, choose your destination and enjoy this majestic spectacle.
Where to go during Holy Week in Andalusia
As we have said, the two provinces where Holy Week is lived with the most passion in Andalusia are Seville and Malaga. Although in the province of Malaga it is the ideal place to spend these festivities, due to its variety of sun, beach, gastronomy and cultural activities and active tourism.
However, in such a rich province there is much more to see. The Christian spirit is felt both in the rest of the provincial capitals and in the towns.
If you prefer a smaller and more intimate ceremony, we recommend you visit one of the small towns where the inhabitants live Holy Week without as much fuss as in the big cities.
