The municipality of Manilva will experience an intense Holy Week 2026 with events in both the town centre of Manilva and San Luis de Sabinillas. We present the different events thanks to the Cofradías Nuestra Señora de los Dolores and Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Manilva and the Hermandad del Santísimo Cristo del Amor y Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Sabinillas, which have published their programmes for this Holy Week 2026. To make them easier to follow, we go through all the events day by day in a clear and orderly way, distinguishing between each area:
📅 Viernes de Dolores (27 March)
📍 Sabinillas
🕕 18:00. Mass and presentation of medals
At the Parish Church of San Luis de Sabinillas
📍 Manilva
🕖 19:00. Holy Mass
🎺 Presentation of the new processional marches by the Manilva Municipal Music Band
📜 Holy Week proclamation (pregón) by Mr Antonio Barragán Benítez
🌿 Palm Sunday (29 March)
📍 Manilva
🕚 11:00. In the church square, blessing of the palms and Holy Mass
Followed by the procession of the borriquita (the Donkey)
Procession route:
Departure from the church, C/ Iglesia, C/ Mar, C/ Álvarez Leiva, C/ Mar, C/ Iglesia and return to the church
📍 Sabinillas
🕧 12:30. Blessing of the palms and olive branches
In Plaza Costa del Sol, Sabinillas, followed by Mass at the Parish Church of San Luis de Sabinillas
✝️Holy Tuesday (31 March)
📍 Manilva
3rd staging of the Passion of Christ
Route:
Setting off from the Church of Santa Ana de Manilva, it will pass through various streets of the town More details.
✝️ Holy Wednesday (1 April)
📍 Sabinillas
🕖 19:00. Mass in honour of the Cristo del Amor
Placing of the crown of thorns and kissing of the feet at the Parish Church of San Luis de Sabinillas
📍 Manilva
🕚 23:00. Stations of the Cross
Procession route:
Departure from the church, C/ Cuartel, C/ Cruces, Camino del Calvario, C/ Cruces and return to the church
🍞 Maundy Thursday (2 April)
📍 Manilva
🕖 19:00. Holy Mass
Followed by the procession of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno
Procession route:
Departure from the church, C/ Cuartel, C/ Cruces, C/ Jimena, C/ Mar, C/ Álvarez Leiva, C/ Mar, C/ Iglesia and return to the church
📍 Sabinillas
🕘 21:00. Mass of the Lord’s Supper. At the Parish Church of San Luis de Sabinillas
🕘 21:30. Stations of the Cross in Sabinillas and Holy Hour
Route:
Church square, C/ Marqués de Larios, C/ Picasso, C/ Duquesa de Arcos, la Colonia, return
⚫ Good Friday (3 April)
📍 Manilva
🕔 17:00. Liturgy of the Passion: veneration of the cross (the bells will not ring)
Followed by the procession of the Holy Burial and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Procession route:
Departure from the church, C/ Cuartel, C/ Cruces, C/ Jimena, C/ Mar, C/ Álvarez Leiva, C/ Mar, C/ Iglesia and return to the church
🕔 00:00. Procession of the Soledad (in the strictest silence)
Procession route:
Departure from the church, C/ Cuartel, C/ Cruces, C/ Jimena, C/ Mar, C/ Álvarez Leiva, C/ Mar, C/ Iglesia and return to the church
📍 Sabinillas
🕔 17:00. Liturgy of the Passion, veneration of the holy cross at the Parish Church of San Luis de Sabinillas
🕔 21:30. Procession of the Cristo del Amor and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Route:
Plaza de la Colonia, C/ Duquesa de Arcos, C/ Picasso, C/ Marqués de Larios, church square, return.
🔥 Holy Saturday (4 April)
📍 Sabinillas
🕘 21:00. Easter Vigil
At the Parish Church of San Luis de Sabinillas
📍 Manilva
🕚 23:00. Blessing of the fire in the church atrium and celebration of the solemn Easter Vigil (the bells will not ring)
🌅 Easter Sunday (5 April)
📍 Sabinillas
🕙 10:00. Holy Mass
At the Parish Church of San Luis de Sabinillas
🕙 11:00. Procession of the Risen Christ and the Virgen de la Alegría
Route:
Church square, Plaza Salvador Rueda, C/ Duquesa de Arcos, C/ Picasso, C/ Marqués de Larios, church square
📍 Manilva
🕛 12:00. Holy Mass
Followed by the procession of the Santísimo Cristo Resucitado and the Santísima Virgen del Rosario A.M.D.G.
Procession route:
Risen Christ: departure from the church, C/ Cuartel, C/ Cruces, C/ Jimena, C/ Mar, meeting point, C/ Iglesia and return to the church
Virgen del Rosario: departure from the church, C/ Iglesia, C/ Mar, meeting point, C/ Iglesia and return to the church
🕊️ Two areas, one tradition
Holy Week in the municipality of Manilva offers a double opportunity to experience it fully; both areas complement each other to offer a complete programme, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy each day with devotion and the atmosphere of the brotherhoods.
