Holy Week

Unlike all other celebrations in Spain, Semana Santa; literally “Holy Week”, is a sombre time of quiet reflection. It is, however, no less enjoyable.

Week-long celebrations are held throughout the country, the first on Palm Sunday and culminating on Easter Saturday, honouring and re-enacting the last week of Jesus Christ's life. The most famous in all of Spain is held in Seville and although Aracena's celebrations are much smaller than those of the nearby Andalusian capital, they are no less dramatic or less moving.

With the gorgeous backdrop of the Templar Castle Church and the ruins of the 12th Century Moorish fortress, it is difficult to imagine a more beautiful or magical setting for this longstanding Spanish tradition. We would highly recommend taking it all in from the terrace of La Casa Noble for a truly unique and unforgettable Easter experience.