One of the most important festivals in Malaga is coming and at LOCK & enjoy! we don’t want you to miss anything. We refer, of course, to Easter in Malaga in 2025. Culture, tradition and devotion are mixed in the streets of this wonderful city bringing together millions of people. Do you want to know what this year’s edition will bring? Read on!
What to see in Malaga during Easter Week 2025?
Malaga is a fascinating city and if you add to this the Holy Week you have an ideal destination for your next vacation. From LOCK & enjoy! we give you an overview of this year’s program, don’t miss it!
Announcement
The starting signal for Holy Week in Malaga will be given by the proclamation. This year, it will take place on April 5 at the Cervantes Theater. The town crier, appointed by the Association of Brotherhoods of Malaga is the Reverend Father José Manuel Ferrary. Originally from Malaga, brother of the brotherhoods of Estudiantes, Mena, Fusionadas, and Misericordia.
Palm Sunday
On April 13, the procession of the Pollinica takes place, one of the obligatory visits. Its name is due to the presence of a colt on which Jesus entered Jerusalem. Of course, it is common for the attendees to carry palms or olive branches.
Easter Monday
Another of the most awaited processions is that of El Cautivo. You will be thrilled by the delicacy and beauty of the flowers that decorate the passage of Jesus Cautivo. This procession, which will be held this year on April 14, leaves from the Church of San Pablo to finish its route in the same church after reaching the cathedral.
Holy Wednesday
You should also not miss the procession of El Rico, which honors Jesus the Rich with the Virgin of Love. In addition to the fascinating baroque aesthetics of the image and its confraternity, it features one of the most exciting moments: the release of a prisoner who has not committed a blood crime.
Maundy Thursday
Undoubtedly, one of the most iconic images of Holy Week in Malaga in 2025 is the accompaniment of the Legion in the procession of the Christ of the Good Death. This long-awaited moment will take place on April 17, during Holy Thursday.
Apart from the Legion, there are other military accompaniments. The Paratroopers, the Navy, the Cavalry and the Civil Guard are part of Ánimas de Ciegos, the Soledad, the Zamarrilla and the Cofradía de la Expiración, respectively.
Good Friday
On the 18th, the procession of the Sepulcher takes place. It is an event marked by silence and solemnity, as it commemorates the death of Jesus Christ. You will also have the opportunity to contemplate the Throne of the Virgin of Solitude and the Throne of Our Father Jesus of the Holy Sepulcher.
Easter Sunday
On Easter Sunday, a single procession is held, that of the brotherhood of the Holy Christ Resurrected. With this act, the Malaga Holy Week comes to an end.
Other plans
In addition to attending the processions that, except for Saturday, cover the whole week, there are other activities and plans that you can carry out if you visit the city:
- Visit the Basilica of the Brotherhood of Hope. It treasures a wonderful collection of Catholic art. In addition, during Holy Week, the brotherhoods and confraternities exhibit carvings and religious elements.
- Taste lemons with salt. During the long walks involved in the processions, the locals consume lemons with salt to refresh themselves, do you dare to taste them?
- Take a gastronomic tour. Do not hesitate to take advantage of your visit to delight yourself with the best Lenten dishes in the restaurants of the city.
- Go to Riogordo. Less than 40 minutes from Malaga you will find the village of Riogordo. For decades they have been performing a representation of the Passion of Christ that is worth contemplating.
Find our Luggage storage in Malaga
Are there any Lockers near me? This is a question that many of the tourists who visit Malaga at this time of the year ask themselves. And, with the hustle and bustle of Easter, with so much to see and do in the city, it is logical that people opt for services like this.
At LOCK & enjoy! we provide you with spaces to store your suitcases, backpacks and the rest of your belongings. Our intelligent Lockers in Malaga provide you with security, flexibility and total comfort when storing your belongings. The best thing? Its excellent value for money.
Our establishments are spread all over Spain. In Malaga, you can find us in strategic areas so you can enjoy the city without worries:
- LOCK & enjoy! – Maria Zambrano: your LOCK & enjoy! locker in Héroe de Sostoa street, near María Zambrano train station.
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Easter in Malaga in 2025 awaits you and LOCK & enjoy! also. Make use of our service and worry only about enjoying everything that this beautiful city and its festive agenda offer you.
