holy week

Malaga metro breaks Semana Santa passenger record despite widespread strike action

THE Malaga metro system has smashed its all-time Semana Santa passenger record, despite being hit by a wave of industrial action. The underground system closed Holy

7 Apr, 2026 @ 15:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Man arrested in Andalucia over bogus car park bomb threat that threatened to shut down Semana Santa celebrations

IN less than 24 hours, officers from the Policia Nacional have tracked down and arrested a man suspected of making a false bomb threat that

3 Apr, 2026 @ 11:53

Andalucia·Cádiz·Crime & Law·Lead

Traditional Semana Santa events in Alicante that you must go and see

Must-see Semana Santa events in Spain’s Alicante: Where are they and when are they on?

ALICANTE is one of many cities in Spain where the Semana Santa (Holy Week) events are a ‘must see’ if you are in the area.

15 Apr, 2025 @ 16:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Sunny skies and high temperatures to kick-start Holy Week in Spain’s Malaga

HOLY Week in Malaga will begin with stable weather that will last until Easter Tuesday, April 4. From today, Thursday March 30, onwards, the easterly

30 Mar, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Record Easter for tourist bookings claimed by Spain’s Murcia region

MURCIA is claiming a record high for Easter tourist accommodation bookings, following two years of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Regional President, Fernando Lopez Miras, said: “Preliminary

19 Apr, 2022 @ 12:05

Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Spain brings back mandatory face masks: Protective gear MUST be worn in hospitals and health centres from this date

Spain will discuss changes to indoor mask wearing rules at top-level health meeting in early April

THE one main remaining Covid-19 restriction of indoor mask-wearing is likely to be discussed next week at a national level. The next Interterritorial Council meeting,

28 Mar, 2022 @ 18:30

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Spectacular Easter celebrations in Costa Blanca city win tourist recognition in Spain

ALICANTE’S Easter ‘Semana Santa’ celebrations have been classified as a festival of ‘National Tourist Interest’. Secretary of State for Tourism, Fernando Valdes, said: “Semana Santa

15 Feb, 2022 @ 18:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

The photos of Semana Santa in Sevilla that show what a difference Covid makes

IN normal years it would be true to say there is nothing quite like Easter in Sevilla. The heavy scent of incense wafted from burners

2 Apr, 2021 @ 19:00

Lead·Sevilla

‘Holy Week at Home’ promoted in popular expat town on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SAN FULGENCIO, in Costa Blanca’s Vega Baja region, will celebrate ‘Holy Week from home’ through online concerts and processions. The municipality includes the urbanisation of

25 Mar, 2021 @ 13:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

WATCH: Spanish Legion on the march as Semana Santa celebrated in Setenil near Ronda

19 Apr, 2019 @ 17:59

Lead

IN PICS: Clouds clear as Semana Santa celebrated in Setenil de las Bodegas

The Spanish Legion joined black clad nazarenos at this year's Good Friday parade through Setenil's narrow streets

19 Apr, 2019 @ 17:41

Lead

Drones which can photograph drivers using their mobile phone from 2km away launched in Spain TODAY

It comes after 31 people died and another 159 were seriously injured during Holy Week last year

17 Apr, 2019 @ 17:33

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

New ‘hidden speed cameras’ to be rolled out across Spain within days

The DGT hopes it will help reduce accidents caused by speeding

20 Mar, 2018 @ 14:39

Crime & Law·Lead

Malaga to rake in €120 million during Semana Santa as celebrations to bring 1.4 MILLION tourists

The event is hotly anticipated by both residents and visitors to the country every year

20 Mar, 2018 @ 14:29

La Cultura·Lead

Where to celebrate Semana Santa in Andalucia this year

A vivid celebration of religion, Spanish culture and the arrival of spring, Semana Santa is celebrated fervently throughout Spain.

5 Apr, 2017 @ 13:22

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Travel News

Pageantry, piety and devotion: Being a part of Semana Santa in Sevilla

The world famous Semana Santa in Andalucia's beautiful capital city, Tom Powell attempts to describe the indescribable

20 Apr, 2014 @ 13:00

La Cultura·Sevilla

Cordoba enjoys bumper Easter bookings

Hoteliers are the big winners as Holy Week celebrations prove worth waiting for

6 May, 2011 @ 14:02

Cordoba

Semana Santa in Spain

Holy Week is experienced by Hannah - an American in Spain

26 Apr, 2011 @ 22:15

Hannah's España - An American in Spain

Fish bound for Spain seized

Authorities are investigating after impounding suspected 'pirate fishing' cargo

20 Apr, 2011 @ 18:34

National News

Equal rights for Holy Week in Spain

Women will now be allowed to don the traditional white robes and take part in the Semana Santa processions

3 Feb, 2011 @ 11:15

Lead

Malaga metro breaks Semana Santa passenger record despite widespread strike action

Man arrested in Andalucia over bogus car park bomb threat that threatened to shut down Semana Santa celebrations

Must-see Semana Santa events in Spain’s Alicante: Where are they and when are they on?

Sunny skies and high temperatures to kick-start Holy Week in Spain’s Malaga

Record Easter for tourist bookings claimed by Spain’s Murcia region

Spain will discuss changes to indoor mask wearing rules at top-level health meeting in early April

Spectacular Easter celebrations in Costa Blanca city win tourist recognition in Spain

The photos of Semana Santa in Sevilla that show what a difference Covid makes

‘Holy Week at Home’ promoted in popular expat town on Spain’s Costa Blanca

WATCH: Spanish Legion on the march as Semana Santa celebrated in Setenil near Ronda

IN PICS: Clouds clear as Semana Santa celebrated in Setenil de las Bodegas

Drones which can photograph drivers using their mobile phone from 2km away launched in Spain TODAY

New ‘hidden speed cameras’ to be rolled out across Spain within days

Malaga to rake in €120 million during Semana Santa as celebrations to bring 1.4 MILLION tourists

Where to celebrate Semana Santa in Andalucia this year

Pageantry, piety and devotion: Being a part of Semana Santa in Sevilla

Cordoba enjoys bumper Easter bookings

Semana Santa in Spain

Fish bound for Spain seized

Equal rights for Holy Week in Spain

WATCH: Rotting carcass of a ten-metre whale shocks beachgoers after washing up on Costa del Sol shore

Good news at last: Oil prices plunge and Spain’s stock market rises after Trump and Iran agree ceasefire deal – including opening Strait of Hormuz

EXPLAINER: Top tips for buying a used car in Spain – and avoiding the scammers that target expats

Light at the end of the tunnel: Direct Malaga-Madrid high-speed trains to return at end of month

Spain’s housing crisis is a ‘political choice’ to protect wealthy property owners at the expense of younger generations, claims top researcher

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