Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is marked by 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 next procession is on Wednesday the 27th of March, followed by two more on Thursday and Friday, 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.
Easter/Semana Santa Nerja 2013 Events
Wednesday 27th of March 2013
Iglesia de el Salvador
7.30pm 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
9.30pm 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
9.30pm 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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