Adeje isn’t messing about this year….to be honest, when it comes to Semana Santa, it never does.
They’ve put together a full 28-day programme for the whole of Easter week… which is a lot more than your standard few days of events.
It’s already started, but things really get going this weekend.
Christian Gálvez kicking it off
The official opening comes this Saturday at 7pm in the Church of Santa Úrsula.
Christian Gálvez… TV presenter, writer, and fairly well-known face in Spain… is doing the opening speech this year.
He’ll also be presenting his new novel while he’s at it, which feels like a smooth bit of timing.
It’s not just religious… it’s a full programme
What Adeje have done quite well over the years is turn this into more than just church events.
Yes, you’ve got all the traditional parts:
Processions
Holy Week services
The usual calendar from Palm Sunday through to Easter
But around that, they’ve added quite a bit more.
Talks, exhibitions, and a series of conferences looking at the history and even the more mysterious side of Christianity… which is an interesting angle.
Whether you’re religious or not, there’s actually something to go and see.
The main dates to keep an eye on
The busiest stretch runs from 28th March to 5th April.
That’s when you get the main events, including:
The Santo Encuentro
The Procession of Silence
The Holy Burial
And, probably the standout for most people…
“La Pasión de Adeje” on 3rd April
This is the big one.
A mix of procession and live performance through Calle Grande, and it’s usually packed. They even broadcast it, which tells you how big it’s become.
Something new this year
They’re also introducing a new figure of the resurrected Christ… a full-size wooden sculpture that’ll be part of the Easter Sunday procession.
It’s one of those additions that probably won’t mean much to visitors… but locally, it’s a big deal.
Worth going?
If you’ve never seen Semana Santa in the south properly, Adeje is one of the better places to do it.
It’s organised, it’s well attended, and it’s got that mix of tradition and community that you don’t always get in the more tourist-heavy areas.
Just be aware… some of the routes have changed this year because of roadworks, so don’t assume it’s exactly the same as last time.
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