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Semana Santa in Nerja

Name: Semana Santa in Nerja
Start: 2027-03-21
End: 2027-03-28
Location: Casco antiguo de Nerja, Málaga

Semana Santa in Nerja is intimate and close-up: four brotherhoods process from Holy Wednesday to Easter Sunday through narrow streets beside the Mediterranean.

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Semana Santa in Nerja is one of the most heartfelt celebrations in the municipality. Unlike the large processions in Málaga or Sevilla, those in Nerja stand out for their intimate and close character: the thrones travel through narrow streets where spectators are just a handspan away from the costaleros, with the Mediterranean as a backdrop.

The brotherhoods

Four brotherhoods organise the main processions:

Cofradía del Cautivo y María Santísima de los Desamparados — processes on Holy Wednesday.
Cofradía del Nazareno y María Santísima de la Esperanza — processes on Maundy Thursday.
Cofradía del Santo Entierro y María Santísima de los Dolores — processes on Good Friday.

On Easter Sunday, the brotherhood of Jesús Resucitado, María Santísima de la Asunción and the Santa Cruz Gloriosa (which turned 60 in 2026) brings Semana Santa to a close with a more festive morning procession.

Must-see moments

The passage by Balcón de Europa is the most moving moment: the thrones are silhouetted against the sea in a unique setting. Calle Granada and Plaza Cavana are also privileged spots from which to watch the processions.

Local traditions

On the Saturday before Palm Sunday, the children of Nerja take part in the parade of tronillos, hand-made miniature replicas carried through the streets of the centre. It is a heartwarming and very Nerja tradition.

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Expected weather

Pleasant climate in March: highs of 19°C with 7h of sunshine, though the odd rainy day is possible.

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Sea temperature: ~15°C

Historical climate data — real forecast will appear within 16 days of the event

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Frequently asked questions

Holy Week varies each year according to the liturgical calendar. The main processions are from Holy Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Check this page for the exact dates of the next edition.

There are four main processions: Holy Wednesday (Cautivo), Holy Thursday (Nazareno), Good Friday (Santo Entierro) and Easter Sunday (Resucitado), with a total of eight floats.

The Balcón de Europa offers the most iconic setting, with the sea in the background. Calle Granada and Plaza Cavana are also excellent spots. It is advisable to arrive 30-60 minutes before the Holy Thursday and Good Friday processions.

The town centre is closed to traffic during the processions. It is advisable to park in the car parks on the outskirts and walk to the centre.

It is a Nerja tradition on Passion Saturday in which children carry handmade miniature replicas of the processional floats. A very touching moment.