✨ What makes it special
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Spain's largest motorsport event. 100,000+ spectators fill Circuito de Jerez (capacity 120,000). Key features: "Pelousse" (grassy
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use MotoGP.com official site
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grandstand seats at Tribuna Principal (start/finish line, €200-400), "Pelousse" general admission (€70-120)—bring sunblock (40°C p
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use official shuttle buses (lanzaderas) from Jerez train station or from El Puerto de Santa María. Accommodation: book 6-12 months
📷 Photos
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Jerez MotoGP — main event
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Jerez MotoGP — atmosphere
Photos coming soon
📅 Calendar of events
09:00
Morning mass
Solemn mass in main cathedral. Open to all — dress modestly.
12:00
Midday procession
Smaller and more accessible than night processions.
17:00
Brotherhood departures
Cofradías leave from home churches — more intimate than the main route.
21:00
Night processions begin
Position yourself by 19:00. The heart of Semana Santa.
23:00
Late night processions
Some brotherhoods process until dawn. Candlelight at 2am is unforgettable.
Times approximate. Check official programme.
👁 Where to watch
🕯Street level on route (Free)
Arrive 2+ hours early. Bring a folding chair.
🪑Official tribunas (Paid €20-100)
Reserved grandstand seating. Book via official website months ahead.
⛪Church interior (Free)
Being inside as the procession departs is the most emotional experience.
🏨Hotel balconies on route
Book 12 months ahead for Seville Semana Santa.
📖 Full description
Spain's largest motorsport event. 100,000+ spectators fill Circuito de Jerez (capacity 120,000). Key features: "Pelousse" (grassy hillside area at Turn 2 (Luis Salom) and Turn 3) where hardcore fans camp from Thursday, wave massive flags, set off flares (bengalas), party all night. Spain's MotoGP dominance : Spanish riders Marc Márquez (8-time world champion), Jorge Lorenzo (5-time), Dani Pedrosa (3-time), Álex Márquez, Maverick Viñales, Joan Mir (2020 champion) have dominated last decade. Ticketing : tickets sell out months in advance; use MotoGP.com official site; grandstand seats at Tribuna Principal (start/finish line, €200-400), "Pelousse" general admission (€70-120)—bring sunblock (40°C possible in Jerez April). Transport : traffic jams—leave Jerez city by 8am for 9am practice sessions; use official shuttle buses (lanzaderas) from Jerez train station or from El Puerto de Santa María. Accommodation: book 6-12 months in advance; stay in El Puerto de Santa María (20 min by car) or Cádiz (40 min) if Jerez hotels full
✈️ How to get there
✈️By air
Check flights to nearest major airport. Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia serve most Spanish cities.
🚄By train
Book at renfe.com — advance tickets significantly cheaper.
🚌By bus
ALSA (alsa.es) is the main coach operator.
🚗By car
Spain's motorway network is excellent. Toll roads are fast but can be expensive.
🚇Getting around
Most Spanish cities have good bus networks. Taxis and Uber/Cabify are reliable.
🎟 Tickets
Main events
Street viewing is free. Grandstand seating (tribunas): €20-100.
Additional events
Church interiors are free outside services.
⚠️ Important tip
Official tribunas sold by town councils months ahead. Book direct.
🏨 Where to stay
🔴Accommodation books up fast
Consider the alternatives below when obvious options are sold out.
Nearest large cityVaries
Regional capitals have more accommodation
Local villagesNearby
Smaller villages often have rooms when main town is sold out
Holiday rentalsIn area
Airbnb often lists when hotels are full
💡 Insider tips
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Silence during processions
Clapping is deeply disrespectful to locals.
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Position matters enormously
Research the route and arrive 2+ hours early.
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Night processions are unmissable
Far more atmospheric than daytime ones.