1 week Ago By Ion Axinescu
The Semana Santa holiday has led to a significant rise in rural tourism bookings in the Axarquia region. According to Ruralidays.com, Spain’s leading rural accommodation platform, reservations are up nearly 40 per cent (+ 37% to be exact) compared to the same period in 2024.
This growing trend shows a rising interest in spending Easter in small rural towns. The province of Malaga dominates the visitors interest, securing almost 70 per cent occupancy during the main period of Easter (from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday), and 64 per cent occupancy for the full week. In comparison, the average occupancy in Andalucía is 63 per cent and 57 per cent, respectively.
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Other popular towns include Velez-Malaga, Competa, and Almachar, all known for their rich cultural and religious traditions, particularly Semana Santa processions. Read here more news from Axarquia..
