The town of Benalmádena celebrates Holy Week with its traditional interpretation of “The Passion of Christ” (referred to as ‘El Paso’).
‘El Paso’ is a dramatic recreation of the last days in the life of Jesus Christ in which many of the town locals take to the stage to represent different biblical characters. This unique tradition dates back to the 1940’s and was repeated yearly until 2001.
These celebrations were put on hold for a few years – from 2002 to 2006. Thankfully, due to popular demand and petitions, the tradition was recovered in 2007. Now, every Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the town locals take up their roles as actors in this impressive recreation.
This year, 120 villagers will make up the cast of this beautiful spectacle, re-enacting their Holy Week in this special open-air theatre with each representing a different biblical character.
The natural setting and the content of the play make this ‘Passion of Christ’ unique to the Costa del Sol and a must-see for all who visit Benalmádena at this special time of year.
‘The Passion of Christ’ will be represented in the ‘El Retamar’ rustic park in Benalmádena Pueblo. Entrance is free and the play takes place on Maundy Thursday (17th April) and Good Friday (18th April) from 11:00am.
Here’s a quick map of the location…
If you’re planning on visiting Benalmadena this Easter and need accommodation, at Sunset Beach Club hotel we’ve got comfortable apartment-style accommodation and fantastic facilities for a fun Easter break. Be sure to check availability and prices at www.sunsetbeachclub.com.
we are planning to book in to sunset beach club for easter this easter. can you let me know what easter holy events are on in the old village please. We stayed in your apartments last September and they were excellent. the entertainment so good. Visited the old village and would love to go again to see the Easter religious parade and attend mass in the beautiful church.
regards Eileen Murray
Would like to book for Easter 2024
This is a free event and you cannot book for it.
Hi Eileen, we’re just working on our Easter posts and hope to have all the information ready for next week.
Hi can you please inform us wether the Easter reenactment will take place this year 2025 and dates please.
It’ll definitely be on this year but we don’t have confirmation of exact dates yet. We’ll be sure to post them as soon as they are published.