Malaga Guru

01/05/2026

📆 It's May Day!
.. and there's only one thing on the agenda this Bank Holiday weekend: the 𝔽𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕒 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕔𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕖 𝕝𝕠𝕤 ℙ𝕒𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕤 in Fuengirola 👯

👉️ https://malagaguru.com/events/feria-de-los-pueblos-fuengirola/

31/03/2026

Did you know... ⁉️

Every Holy Wednesday in Malaga, 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 as part of a three-centuries-old tradition

🔗 https://malagaguru.com/blogs/malaga-holy-week-prisoner-release-tradition/

30/03/2026

Yesterday, Hollywood star Antonio Banderas took part in the Palm Sunday procession of María Santísima de Lágrimas y Favores through the streets of Malaga - and not for the first time 🌴

Why Antonio Banderas returns to Malaga every Semana Santa. Discover his role, procession details and charity work during Holy Week.

29/03/2026

Scenes in Malaga yesterday as the final touches were being applied ahead of the start of Semana Santa ✝

Chairs set out, routes organised and everything in place for the processions to begin later 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, Palm Sunday 🌴

🔗 https://malagaguru.com/whats-on/semana-santa-malaga/

27/03/2026

2️⃣ days to go until the first 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 processions begin.

Incense, candlelight, silence… and then the drums. Soon, the 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘴 will carry centuries of Semana Santa tradition through the streets of Malaga.

🔗 https://malagaguru.com/whats-on/semana-santa-malaga/

24/03/2026

5️⃣ days left!

Semana Santa transforms Malaga like no other week as streets fill with incense, ornate floats and brass bands.

Every year, thousands gather to witness this deep-rooted tradition.

🔗 https://malagaguru.com/whats-on/semana-santa-malaga/

23/03/2026

6️⃣ days to go!

One of the most striking aspects of Semana Santa in Malaga is the elaborately carved wooden sculptures depicting Christ, the Virgin Mary and scenes from the Passion.

Every detail, from the expression on a face to the folds of a robe, tells a story of faith, history and artistry.

🔗 https://malagaguru.com/whats-on/semana-santa-malaga/

22/03/2026

7️⃣ days to go until the start of Semana Santa!

The city is about to slow down, the streets will be heaving and the sound of drums will take over.

Are you prepared? 😅

🔗 https://malagaguru.com/whats-on/semana-santa-malaga/

13/03/2026

🎨 Did you know Pablo Picasso was born in Plaza de la Merced?

Today, this historic square is home to both the Museo Casa Natal Picasso and the Fundación Picasso.

Together, they offer a fascinating look at the early life of the legendary artist and the Andalucía that helped shape his creativity!

🔗 https://malagaguru.com/museums-galleries/picassos-birthplace/

06/01/2026

No January 6th would be complete without a Roscón de Reyes! Have you had yours yet? 👑

Discover the Roscón de Reyes, Spain's traditional Three Kings cake enjoyed on January 6th. Learn about its history, hidden surprises and where to find the best in Malaga.