“Discover Spain’s top spots to experience Holy Week, from the passion of Seville and Málaga to the hush of Zamora and the unique rites of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, on a journey from north to south through the country’s most spectacular celebrations.”

“Every spring, Spain is transformed as its streets fill with incense, silence, drums and emotion.”

“The so-called 'Madrugá', the night between Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, is one of the most powerful moments in the Spanish festive calendar.”

“Six brotherhoods process through the city in an atmosphere heavy with symbolism. The Virgin of Hope Macarena and Jesús del Gran Poder draw thousands of people who keep an absolute silence, broken only by spontaneous saetas sung from the balconies.”

“The procession of the Capas Pardas is particularly striking: at night, by lantern light and wearing traditional brown cloaks, the members of the brotherhood advance slowly in almost total silence.”

“Valladolid offers a Holy Week marked by silence, order and artistic value. Here the processional floats are genuine masterpieces of Baroque sculpture, many of them on loan from the National Sculpture Museum.”

“The General Procession on Good Friday stands out for its complete depiction of the Passion of Christ, with dozens of images parading in perfect coordination.”

“Málaga-born actor Antonio Banderas, whose presence has become one of the most recognisable images of these days.”

“San Vicente de la Sonsierra's 'picaos', disciplinants who practise an ancient form of public penance.”

“The ceremony unfolds in an atmosphere of silence and respect, preserving intact a centuries-old tradition recognised as an Asset of Cultural Interest.”