Arriate's Unique Holy Week: A Saturday Spectacle in Malaga, Spain

Discover the unique Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations in Arriate, Malaga, Spain, the only town in the province with a procession on Holy Saturday. The Tourism Delegate of Andalucia invites travelers to experience this special event, highlighting the deep involvement of the local community and the stunning natural surroundings. Arriate's Holy Week, declared of National Tourist Interest of Andalucia, features four sacred images parading through the town over three key days. Witness the solemn processions of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre, and Santo Entierro de Cristo, accompanied by Nuestra Señora de los Dolores. Don't miss the pre-dawn procession on Holy Thursday, the evening procession of Jesús Nazareno with Simón de Cirene and the Virgin of Sorrows, and the Friday procession of the Cristo de la Sangre and the Virgin. The highlight is the Saturday procession of the Santo Entierro, a unique event in the Malaga province.