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Semana Santa in Spain decoded: what the hoods mean, Seville versus Málaga, where to watch for free, and why a week's seat in Seville costs €90.50 to €198.

Semana Santa in Spain decoded: what the hoods mean, Seville versus Málaga, where to watch for free, and why a week's seat in Seville costs €90.50 to €198.

Last verified: August 30, 2026. Every price, capacity figure and festival date here comes from a statutory order, a monument’s own site or an official booking platform, never from a reseller or another travel site. I re-check them monthly, because…

Last verified: August 27, 2026. Every date here is checked against the organiser or the town hall, not against other calendars, and I mark clearly which 2027 dates are confirmed and which are still expected. I re-check monthly, because 2027…

What is the best time to visit Spain? After 2025's record 24.2°C summer, here's the region-by-region breakdown for 2026, from Madrid heat to Canary winters.