Semana Santa en Málaga 2025

Blog publicado: April, 03 2023 (Actualizado el: January, 16 2025)

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¡Vive la pura emoción de la Semana Santa con los conmovedores desfiles y apasionadas procesiones de Málaga!

Celebrada en toda España durante la semana previa a la Pascua, esta festividad marca el breve período final en la vida de Jesucristo conocido como la Pasión de Jesús. La Semana Santa es una de las 30 Fiestas de Interés Turístico Internacional de España, un reconocimiento otorgado a festivales destacados por su importancia cultural y tradición como atractivos turísticos.
Las celebraciones en Málaga
Durante esta semana, 42 cofradías desfilan por los barrios de Málaga llevando esculturas e imágenes que representan los momentos de la Pasión de Jesús.
Lunes Santo: Tiene lugar el desfile más largo de la semana.
Martes Santo: Desfile de la Virgen de las Penas, con un trono y una figura religiosa que luce un manto de flores.
Jueves Santo: Desfile de los Legionarios, entre otros eventos destacados durante el resto de la semana.
Además de los desfiles, se organizan eventos solidarios por toda Málaga, como comedores sociales, donaciones de alimentos y ropa, y actividades de entretenimiento para personas mayores.
Sobre la zona
Málaga es uno de los destinos más populares de España, capital de la Costa del Sol en Andalucía, al sur del país. Sus maravillosas playas y su rica gastronomía hacen de esta ciudad un destino perfecto para los días de primavera.
Málaga también es la ciudad natal de Pablo Picasso, por lo que no puedes perderte una visita al Museo Picasso en la Plaza de la Merced. Otros lugares imprescindibles son la Plaza de Toros de la Malagueta, una de las mayores de España, la Alcazaba, el Teatro Romano, el Castillo de Gibralfaro y la Catedral de Málaga.

Detalles del evento
Nombre del evento: Semana Santa Málaga
Ubicación: Málaga, España
Fechas: 13-20 abril 2025
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Semana Santa en Málaga 2025