Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Nerja is a deeply rooted religious and cultural event, marked by solemn processions and community gatherings. In 2026, Holy Week will be observed from Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday) to Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday).

PLEASE SEE DATES VARY SLIGHTLY ANNUALLY

Key Dates and Processions

While the official schedule for 2026 has not been released, based on previous years, the following events are typically observed:

• Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos) – 29 March
  A procession featuring palms and olive branches, starting from La Ermita and proceeding through Calle Angustias, Calle Pintada, Calle Puerta del Mar, culminating at the Church of El Salvador.

• Holy Wednesday (Miércoles Santo) – 1 April
  Procession of Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo and María Santísima de los Desamparados, departing from the Church of El Salvador around 19:30. 

• Holy Thursday (Jueves Santo) – 2 April
  Procession of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno and María Santísima de la Esperanza, commencing at 21:00 from the Church of El Salvador. 

• Good Friday (Viernes Santo) – 3 April
  Procession of the Holy Burial and María Santísima de los Dolores, starting at 21:00 from the Church of El Salvador. 

• Easter Sunday (Domingo de Resurrección) – 5 April
  Procession of the Risen Jesus and María Santísima de la Asunción, beginning at 12:00 from the Balcón de Europa.

Detailed Schedule

The specific timings and routes for each procession are typically released closer to the event by the Nerja Town Hall and local religious organizations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, come back to this site closer to date.