Today is Palm Sunday and the first procession of Semana Santa (Easter Week) will take place today starting at the Ermita de Nuestra Senora De Las Angustias (pictured) at noon. The procession will end at the Iglesia de el Salvador at the Balcon de Europa and will go down Calles Angustias, Pintada, Puerta del Mar, Balcon de Europa.

There are more procession throughout the week, with the largest being on Easter Sunday. The route of the marches are similar although the one on Easter Sunday is longer.  Details of the main parades are shown below, but there are many other religious events (including masses) on during the easter week. You can pick up a leaflet in the Tourist Information Office with full details if you wish to attend.
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