Semana Santa in Spain: Andalusia
Semana Santa is a big event in Andalusia.The focal point of Semana Santa in Andalusia is Seville. It is the extravagant elegance of the processions here that have made Spain's Semana Santa celebrations famous throughout the world. However, not far behind Seville is Malaga, another city well worth checking out.
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If you've already been to one of these two cities during Semana Santa, or if you'd like something a little less crowded, any big city in Andalusia will have something to see. Each city in Andalusia has a different 'mood' to its celebrations. For example, in C�rdoba Semana Santa is especially serious while in Jaen there is a strong folk influence. Read more on the various styles of Semana Santa in Andalusia, Spain.
Semana Santa starts a little later in Andalusia than in other provinces, beginning on the Sunday before Easter Sunday (Domingo de la Resurreccion) itself. Other regions normally begin two days earlier, on the Friday (Viernes de Dolores).
