Easter Week in Marbella – all you need to know

Every day, there’s a procession during Holy Week, except on Easter Saturday (March 30). Here are some top highlights to see during your Easter break in Marbella:

Palm Sunday  (“La Pollinica”): Kicking off the Holy Week, Cofradía La Pollinica, the first brotherhood, embarks on its journey with two thrones from the Parroquia Ntra. Sra. de la Encarnación at 17.00 h. Accompanied by around 300 penitents, known as Nazarenos, it gracefully winds through the town’s streets, setting a serene and reverent tone. The procession culminates upon returning to its starting point, where both thrones are enclosed.

Easter Monday (“La Columna”): Immerse yourself in the spectacle of two thrones – Santo Cristo Atado a la Columna and María Santísima Virgen Blanca procession starting at 20.30 h from Ermita del Santo Cristo in Marbella’s historic Old Town. With approximately 390 devoted Nazarenos in white and green capirotes and tunics, any part of its route promises to leave you speachless.

Easter Tuesday  (“Cautivo – Santa Marta”):  Immerse yourself in the spectacular procession originating from the Parroquia Ntra. Sra. de la Encarnación in Marbella’s old town at 21.00 h, featuring three thrones. Distinguished by a retinue of approximately 200 penitents in white and blue tunics, the procession concludes with a breathtaking passage through Virgen de los Dolores street, ending at the starting point.

Easter Wednesday (“Nazareno”): Commencing from Parroquia Ntra. Sra. de la Encarnación in Marbella’s old town starting at 20.30 h, the procession showcases two thrones. Nazareno, characterized by the presence of 225 Nazarenos, 110 bearers, and over 40 Mantillas, promises a visually stunning spectacle.

Easter Thursday (“Calvario, Cristo del Amor, Vera Cruz”): Witness one of the most significant processions of Easter Week. It begins at the Ermita del Calvario at 17.30 h, featuring two thrones transporting one of the oldest and highly esteemed carved pieces through Marbella’s streets. Following that, Cristo del Amor starts at 20.15 h from Ermita de Santiago in Plaza de los Naranjos, featuring three thrones. Lastly, Vera Cruz embarks at 23.30 h, commencing from Capilla Santo Cristo.

Good Friday  (“Yacente and Soledad”): Observe the brotherhood commencing its journey from Casa Hermandad at Plaza Santo Sepulcro at 21.00 h. Simultaneously, a respectful atmosphere of penance takes hold at 21.30 h at the Church of the Incarnation, iglesia de La Encarnación, paving the way for an elegant procession with 300 Nazarenos through the streets of Marbella’s old town, concluding at 01.30 AM at the starting point.

Easter Sunday (“Resucitado”): Prepare for the final procession through the streets of Marbella once the 10.00 AM mass concludes. Three majestic thrones will lead the way as members from all brotherhoods come together at Parroquia Ntra. Sra. de la Encarnación in Marbella’s old town, a profound sense of community and shared devotion permeates the air. The atmosphere becomes charged with excitement, radiating joy and celebration, ultimately  electric, exuding joy and celebration, creating a touching end to the Holy Week festivities.

You can find the itinerary and highlights for each of these processions in this guide.