Semana Santa & the start of Spring

Holy Week or Semana Santa, in Andalucia is an event that every year literally transforms towns and cities across the region. Processions of elaborately decorated floats with Jesus and Mary statues, groups of Nazarenos (penitents) and brass bands walk slowly through the streets, from their local church to the cathedral and back.

Parades start on Sunday 25 March and run through to Easter Sunday with Malaga and Seville having some of the biggest and boldest celebrations. If you have never been in the area at this time of year, it is an amazing experience, and a great time to visit. Yes, cities and towns will be very busy but like any great experience it is well worth it even if you do have to wait a little longer for a table at your favourite restaurant. You will never see anything like it!

As the start of Spring too it is the perfect time to get away from it all and relax whether you are coming for a golfing break with friends or a shopping or culture trip. In Malaga, you can combine all of these and more. With museums and art galleries aplenty being the birth place of Picasso, Malaga has something for all tastes.

Spring time in Spain is truly delightful – you can enjoy every aspect of outdoor living with a lovely climate that doesn’t get too hot. Beaches are quieter and the love of outdoor life shows as more keen cyclists, joggers and walkers head out for fresh air. Tapas at a beach side chiringuito is a guilty pleasure as the first throng of warmth means balmy and comfortable temperatures.

Perfect golf weather or indeed just the right time to get out onto the water with a boat charter or trip. In certain spots along the coastline you can even see dolphins!

So, if you are tempted by the sound of this, book those flights and hotels. Living here it is easy to just drive around the coast and stop at the place that attracts you the most.