A Walk with Cristine
The streets fill with incense, music, and devotion. The tronos and pasos move forward between silence and applause, and every corner of both cities transforms into a unique stage where tradition, art, and emotion are experienced like never before.
Seville
Eight must-see stops between processions to discover Seville like a true cofrade (brotherhood member).
PALM SUNDAY
Departure of the Brotherhood of La Borriquita from the Church of San Salvador in Plaza del Salvador. The starting signal of Holy Week in Seville.
San Benito Brotherhood
With one of the longest procession routes, we recommend watching it as it passes through Plaza de la Alfalfa on its return to the church.
HOLY THURSDAY
Procession of the Monte-Sion Brotherhood passing by Hotel Cristine Bedfor.
Gastronomy
Have a pavía de bacalao (Andalusian-style cod fritter) at El Rinconcillo.
It is also essential to try the torrijas (Spanish-style French toast) at La Campana pastry shop.
To close Seville
La Madrugá: See La Macarena at any point along her route.
Experience the return of La Soledad de San Lorenzo to her church on the night of Holy Saturday.
Málaga
Among varales and saetas, these are the essential stops to experience Holy Week in Málaga like a true local.
PALM SUNDAY
Cristine Bedfor Málaga, located at Calle Méndez Núñez 1,
is very close to the route of the La Pollinica procession, which begins on Calle Parras and marks the official start of Holy Week in Málaga.
For a bite to eat
For something sweet, head to Casa Aranda and try their famous torrijas or churros.
If you prefer something more typical, at La Canasta you can order the traditional Malagueño pitufo.
Another good option is to enjoy a beer or vermouth at El Globo.
What is a pitufo?
In Málaga, a pitufo is a small, soft bread roll with a thin crust, typically weighing around 60 grams. It is the classic bread served for breakfast or an afternoon snack in cafés and bars. It is usually toasted and served with various fillings, the most popular being the mixto (ham and cheese) or with olive oil and tomato.
Thrones and Processions
HOLY MONDAY
El Cautivo, one of the most moving processions, departs from La Trinidad.
HOLY TUESDAY
The procession of the Rocío Brotherhood passing by the “Tribuna de los Pobres.”
HOLY WEDNESDAY
La Expiración and La Paloma — an intense day with emblematic brotherhoods.
HOLY THURSDAY
La Esperanza and Mena — the night fills with fervor and beauty.
GOOD FRIDAY
La Soledad, a solemn procession in San Pablo.
