In just two weeks time it will be Palm Sunday, which marks the start of Semana Santa, or Holy Week in Nerja. During Easter week there are a series of processions around the town by the different religious brotherhoods, where funereal music, slow drum beats and incense set the mood, whilst dozens of volunteers carry huge platforms bearing images of the Easter story.
The first procession is in a fortnight’s time on Palm Sunday, followed by further ones 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.
Most begin and end at the El Salvador church next to the Balcon de Europa, where the spectacle of the huge icons being squeezed out of the door is worth seeing.
People lining the streets give an indication that you are in the right place, and the slow drum beats in the distance warn of the march’s advance.
A good spot to watch all the processions is near to the chemists (Farmacia) on Calle Pintada, or you can join the crowds on the Balcon de Europa.
Palm Sunday – 24th of March 2013
Ermita de Nuestra Senora De Las Angustias
12 noon – blessing of the palms in the doorway of the Ermita followed by the procession down to the Iglesia de el Salvador at the Balcon de Europa.
Route: Calles Angustias, Pintada, Puerta del Mar, Balcon de Europa.
Wednesday 27th of March 2013
Iglesia de el Salvador
7.30am Procession of Jesus Cautivo and Maria Santisima.
Route: Puerta del Mar, Pintada, Angustias, Ermita, Granada, Cavana, Carmen and the Balcon de Europa.
Thursday 28th of March 2013
9.30am Procession of Jesus Nazareno.
Route: Puerta del Mar, Pintada, Cantarero, Mendez Nunez, Bronce, Angustias, Ermita, Granada, Cavana, Carmen and the Balcon de Europa.
Good Friday 29th of March 2013
9.30am Procession of Santo Entierro
Route: Puerta del Mar, Pintada, Cantarero, Mendez Nunez, Bronce, Angustias, Ermita, Granada, Cavana, Carmen and the Balcon de Europa.
Sunday 31st of March 2013
12 noon – procession of Jesus Resurrected from El Salvador church on the Balcon de Europa.
Route: Puerta del Mar, Pintada, Arropiero, Huertos, Frigiliana, Carretas, Pintada, Angustias, Ermita, Granada, Carmen and the Balcon de Europa.
There are also masses and other smaller events held throughout the week. You can pick up a leaflet in the Tourist Information Office with full details if you wish to attend.
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