Holy Week in Santa Cruz de La Palma has been a Fiesta de Interés TurÃstico de Canarias since 2014.
It is one of the most beautiful and moving religious celebrations in the Canary Islands.
It combines deep devotion with art and culture, attracting visitors from all over the world every year.
Processions with centuries of history
The cobbled streets of the old town become the stage for solemn processions carrying religious masterpieces.
Some statues come from the former Netherlands, colonial America, or the 18th-century Seville school.
Carried by devoted costaleros, they sway gently to the slow rhythm, with incense in the air and respectful silence.
Throughout the week, balconies are decorated with fabrics and religious symbols.
The atmosphere is intimate and solemn, accompanied by sacred music.
Processions pass by colonial façades, illuminated by lanterns and embraced by reverence.
Thanks to the work of brotherhoods, parish communities and volunteers, Holy Week has gained splendour.
New images, musical pieces and activities enrich the experience, strengthening the link between faith, culture and tradition.
A journey of faith day by day
Each day follows the Passion according to the Holy Scriptures:
- Palm Sunday: ≈10:30 – Procession of Señor de la Burrita from La Luz church to El Salvador.
- Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday: Monday: ≈21:00 – Procession of Señor del Perdón, Saint Peter and the Rooster.
- Tuesday: ≈21:00 – Procession of Señor de la Columna and Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza.
- Holy Wednesday: ≈17:30 – Procession of the Santo Encuentro.
- Maundy Thursday: ≈22:00 – Procession of Señor de la Piedra FrÃa.
- Good Friday: ≈10:30 – Calvario Procession from the Parish of San Francisco. ≈13:00 – Procession of Nuestra Señora de la Piedad from Hospital de los Dolores. ≈19:00 – Procession of Saint Mary Magdalene from San Francisco to El Salvador for the Santo Entierro, returning after it ends.
- Easter Sunday: ≈12:30 – Procession of the Risen Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament around the church and Plaza de San Francisco.
The highlight: El Señor de la Piedra FrÃa
One of the most moving moments is the Holy Thursday procession at 10:00 pm.
It honours the 16th-century statue of the Lord of Humility and Patience, one of the oldest in the Canary Islands.
Locals call it El Señor de la Piedra FrÃa.
It is accompanied by women wearing traditional mantillas and carrying lit lanterns.
The muffled sound of drums in mourning makes this an unforgettable and emotional moment.
More than a religious celebration
Holy Week in Santa Cruz de La Palma is a journey through history, art and spirituality.
Between silent drums, glowing lanterns and centuries-old statues, the capital offers a unique experience.
It is a living tribute to the memory and identity of the island.
