Holy Week in Malaga is very popular nationwide. During this week, Malaga welcomes thousands of people who visit the city to enjoy its wide range of celebrations and social, cultural and religious activities.
What is the best time to visit Malaga?
Although the period during which most people travel throughout the year is, par excellence, the summer, Malaga (and Andalusia in general), is known for being a very hot city in summer, reaching very high temperatures. Even so, although Malaga is usually sunny all year round, it has more activities to do during the good weather season, that is, between the months of April and October, where you can enjoy its beaches.
That’s why Easter is a perfect week to come to visit, the good weather without extreme temperatures and the great amount of cultural activities that the city offers, makes it a perfect Easter destination.
For this reason, it is also a very touristic week, so if you are thinking about it, it is important that you make your reservations with some foresight. In the same way, if crowds of people are not for you, maybe this week is not the right one to visit Malaga.
What to expect during Holy Week in Malaga
Throughout the week, you tend to live practically on the street, as there are countless activities scheduled that will make you have no time to get bored.
Nine different processions of confraternities, brotherhoods, associations and parish groups can be enjoyed from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
It is a week in which the smell of incense, the sound of the steps of the processions and the music that accompanies them, fill the streets. The people of Malaga live this week with great intensity, respect and admiration.
Religious activities during Holy Week in Malaga
As we have mentioned, there are many religious cultural activities throughout the week, especially processions, these are the ones you cannot miss:
Maundy Thursday
Although there are multiple processions throughout the week, one of the most important dates of the week are Holy Wednesday and Holy Thursday, since along this day the largest number of processions accumulate. The schedules and routes usually change every year, so you should inform yourself beforehand.
Visit the Cathedral of Malaga and the Basilica de la Cofradia
If you like art or architecture, the Basilica de la Cofradía de la Esperanza has a wide collection of catholic art that will not leave you indifferent. On the other hand, the Cathedral of Malaga is also a must if you visit the city, it is located in the center of the city, so you can take advantage and visit the historic area.
Enjoy the gastronomic traditions offered by Malaga during Easter Week
Malaga is also well known for its gastronomic offerings, but there are some traditions that are only carried out during this week, one of the most popular being lemons with salt (also known as limones cascarudos) and sugar cane, especially for those who participate in the processions.
Processions can mean long walks and hours in the sun, and salted lemons are known to help hydrate, so don’t be surprised if you see several street vendors selling salted lemons for less than 1€. Along with the lemons they often sell sugar canes so that those not so fond of acidic flavors can contrast them with something sweeter.
Gastronomy in Malaga
The gastronomy during Lent (from Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) is traditionally characterized by not including meat in its recipes, although nowadays most restaurants do not fail to offer meat in their menu during these days. On the Costa del Sol you will be able to taste the most typical Lenten recipes.
Take the opportunity to go sightseeing
The city of Malaga has more than 30 different museums, along with other activities of tourist interest. Take advantage of these days to visit some of them, it is practically impossible not to find one that suits your tastes. Some of the most popular are the Picasso Museum in Malaga, the Carmen Thyssen Museum in Malaga or the Centre Pompidou in Malaga.
Visit the beaches of the coast of Malaga
The temperature of Easter in Malaga is perfect to inaugurate the bathing season before summer. In addition, if you go with family or children, it is an activity that allows you to get away from the crowds that accumulate in the city center and relax for a while.
Enjoy a dinner accompanied by an authentic flamenco show.
To say goodbye to your Easter vacations in Malaga, what better than to do another of the most popular activities in the city: see a flamenco show. No one can leave Malaga without having seen one before.
That’s why if you want to experience first hand the art of flamenco during your Holy Week in Malaga, we recommend you to see a flamenco show. At Alegría Flamenco y Gastronomía you will find the best ones. Come and visit us at C. Velez Malaga, 6, Malaga-East, just 15 minutes from downtown.
