Interesting Facts
- Official acknowledgement: Holy Week in Cuevas del Almanzora was declared a Tourist Interest in Andalusia in 2003, highlighting its cultural value, heritage and tourism.
Early start of the events: The first procession takes place on Viernes de Dolores with a concert of sacred music.
- Late night tradition on Jueves Santo: At dawn on Jueves Santo, at the end of the processions, a Via Crucis is held with the Cristo de la Misericordia. It is taken up to the El Calvario Hermitage and spends the night there until it is collected during the Viernes Santo procession and returned to the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Church. This symbolises that Jesús has died and is being taken to the church for burial.
- Processions with strong visual identity: Images and pasos (floats or icons) are highly realistic and have a tradition which dates back to the first half of the 17th century, giving them great cultural heritage value.
- Unique performances and official routes: On Domingo de Ramos, in addition to the blessing of palms in San Esteban Church, a living representation of the arrival of Jesús in Jerusalem is held at sunset in the Glorieta Sotomayor.
- Tourist and traditional atmosphere: It is not just about religious events. Holy Week in Cuevas attracts hundreds of visitors from outside of the province every year due to its combination of devotion, beauty and popular tradition.
