Maritime Easter 2025. From 11 to 20 April

For those interested in the traditions associated with this time of year, don't miss the Maritime Easter celebrations in Valencia from 11 to 20 April. This is one of the celebrations that has the most to offer just a stone's throw from the beach. The old fishing villages of El Grau, El Cabanyal and Canyamelar celebrate the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.

Considered a Festival of National Tourist Interest, this is the second most important and deeply rooted festival in the city. Its origins date back to the 15th century in the customs of the ancient fishermen and it is one of the most original and authentic Spanish Easter celebrations.
This is a celebration that is steeped in the particular traditions of these seaside neighbourhoods and that reaches its climax in the processions on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with the Resurrection parade.

There are many features that give it a unique feel, but visitors are often surprised to see how the religious figures leave museums or churches and are taken to private homes that open their doors to the public. 

MARITIME EASTER EVENT SCHEDULE 

Palm Sunday. Procession of the Palms. 13 April. 

📅  13 April -11 am 
📍 Plaza de José Antonio Benlliure 

The Procession of the Palms commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. A ceremony full of emotion that includes the traditional blessing of the Palms in the Plaza de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles. 

Maundy Thursday. Torchlight procession. 17 April

📅 17 April - 8 pm
📍 Avenida del Mediterráneo

The evening is filled with reflection during the visit to the Santos Monumentos, accompanied by the sound of timpani and drums. Afterwards, the streets are lit with candles and candles in processions of deep spiritual significance.

Good Friday. Procession of the Holy Burial. 18 April

📅 18 April - 6:30 pm
📍 Playa de las Arenas y Calle de la Reina

The day begins with a heartfelt tribute to seafarers lost at sea on Playa de las Arenas beach from 8 am onwards. Later in the day, at 6:30 pm, the most solemn and popular procession of the Maritime Easter celebrations begins, travelling through the seafront neighbourhoods for five hours.

Easter Sunday. 20 April

📅  20 April - 1 pm
📍 Avenida del Mediterráneo

A burst of colour and joy bids farewell to Maritime Easter with an incessant shower of petals thrown from the balconies, in a celebration that combines faith and joy.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Restricted area for people with reduced mobility

There is a designated area, at Calle de la Reina 68, so that people with reduced mobility can enjoy the Procession of the Holy Burial on Friday 18 at 18:30 and the Easter Sunday procession on Sunday 20 at 13:00. You can come with an accompanying person, who must stand at the back. There is limited seating, so it is advisable to come early.