{"id":27468,"date":"2024-12-19T07:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T06:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/?p=27468"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:58:50","slug":"christmas-in-malaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/activities\/christmas-in-malaga\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do at Christmas? Ideas and plans for enjoying M\u00e1laga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is December and it already feels like Christmas in M\u00e1laga. At this time of year, there is a multitude of activities that all ages can enjoy. Indeed, this festival bathes the province in special light and it is experienced differently in a vibrant and wonderful atmosphere that changes, for a few days, the way we do everything.<strong> Nativity scenes, lights, markets, workshops, carols, etc\u2026 The hundreds of original plans for Christmas in M\u00e1laga envelope us on these days that are spent with family and the pleasant climate of the Costa del Sol invites us to go outside to enjoy the city and those we love the most.<\/strong> Christmas in M\u00e1laga is one of the top-rated festive experiences in the whole of Europe, so it is worth getting to know it and, above all, enjoying it. So don\u2019t miss out and keep reading because we will tell you all about what you can do at Christmas in M\u00e1laga, an ideal time to rest and to look for those Christmas presents in a privileged setting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas in Malaga<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Market<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91106\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mercado-navidad-muelle-uno-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Mercado navide\u00f1o\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mercado-navidad-muelle-uno-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mercado-navidad-muelle-uno-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mercado-navidad-muelle-uno-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mercado-navidad-muelle-uno-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The market in the Costa del Sol capital usually opens in late November and has almost 100 stalls. It is the perfect opportunity to buy traditional products from the region and it also boasts some spectacular lights.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the temperature at Christmas in M\u00e1laga province is more than pleasant and invites you to stroll through its towns. Year after year, each municipality hosts its own Christmas market where local artisans are promoted, in addition to traditional Christmas products. In the capital, these stalls are located on paseo del Parque which goes as far as La Marina Square. Figures to adorn the nativity scene, shepherd costumes, tambourines and sweets mix with handmade necklaces, rings and earrings, which women love to receive as a Christmas present. An opportunity to stroll while deciding on the last packages that will go under the tree.<\/p>\n<p>There are markets all over the province. You will find some of the most popular in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>M\u00e1laga: at Quay One.<\/li>\n<li>Torremolinos: Costa del Sol Square.<\/li>\n<li>Benalm\u00e1dena: opposite the House of Culture.<\/li>\n<li>Fuengirola: Constituci\u00f3n Square<\/li>\n<li>Marbella: in Puerto Ban\u00fas.<\/li>\n<li>Estepona: Avenida de San Lorenzo, Estepona<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/activities\/christmas-markets-malaga\/\"><strong>The best markets and venues to do christmas shopping in Malaga<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Lights<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97217\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaga-luces-navidad.jpg\" alt=\"Alumbrado navide\u00f1o M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaga-luces-navidad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaga-luces-navidad-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaga-luces-navidad-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaga-luces-navidad-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaga-luces-navidad-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaga-luces-navidad-640x420.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaga-luces-navidad-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>M\u00e1laga is known across the country for the beauty of its Christmas lights, which kick off the festive season. In 2025 there will be over 1,500,000 points of light that will be lit until Three Kings Day. The Alameda Principal is decked out with thousands of white lights wrapped around the leafy trunks of the city\u2019s most famous trees, ending at the famous Marquess of Larios Roundabout. You should also take a walk along calle Larios, which by its very nature acquires a magical halo at Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Other very pretty, albeit less famous, Christmas lights are those of Torremolinos (from December 5th), Fuengirola, Marbella and Estepona (from November 28 th) and the Christmas Garden at M\u00e1laga Botanical Garden from November 28th to January 6th .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Creche Contests<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58415\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/concursos-belenes.jpg\" alt=\"Concursos de belenes\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/concursos-belenes.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/concursos-belenes-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/concursos-belenes-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/concursos-belenes-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A number of cities across the Costa del Sol celebrate the days before Christmas Eve with <b>nativity contests<\/b>. One of the most well known events is held in <b>Fuengirola<\/b>, where each year\u2019s assembly is more surprising than the last. Many residents will dedicate an entire room or their whole garage to a nativity scene. Preparation can sometimes begin months before, but it is most well known among Fuengirolenos. Each year, the town designs a route with signs to guide anyone who wants to visit each scene.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Kids\u2019 activities at Christmas<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91115\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/exposicion-playmobil-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"exposiciones de Playmobil\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/exposicion-playmobil-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/exposicion-playmobil-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/exposicion-playmobil-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/exposicion-playmobil-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like every year, in 2025, activities focusing on the little ones are unsurprisingly also organised, from the traditional Playmobil exhibitions to the enormous Lego constructions, via nativity scenes made with toys. If you are interested, all you have to do is visit the M\u00e1laga Municipal Archives Exhibition Room.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/aBXTH8eCBzP13Cgg9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Street Concerts<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91129\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/conciertos-navidad-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Conciertos callejeros navide\u00f1os - Cr\u00e9dito: Vitalii Biliak \/ Shutterstock.com\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/conciertos-navidad-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/conciertos-navidad-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/conciertos-navidad-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/conciertos-navidad-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Christmas magic fills every corner of Malaga each year. One of the most important ingredients of this season is the host of <b>Christmas concerts held in the streets <\/b>of the city. The historical centre of Malaga hosts most of these shows, capturing the attention of visitors and locales alike. Violins, guitars and flutes are just some of the instruments that can be heard at the foot of the Alcazeba, in the Plaza de la Merced or on the long, Larios Street (Calle Larios). Take some time to stroll around the capital of the Costa del Sol to capture this special treat for your ears.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Annual Verdiales Festival<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55356\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verdiales-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Fiesta mayor de verdiales\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verdiales-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verdiales-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verdiales-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verdiales-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Malaga folklore is home to one of the most interesting demonstrations of flamenco &#8211; Verdiales. This particular version of flamenco is accompanied by a dance and is centred \u00a0on a violin, four guitars and a tambourine. Each Christmas, Malaga plays host to a sampling of this cultural rarity with the Annual Verdiales Festival. People from across the province come together to celebrate this style of music and dance, which takes place on Fools Day each year (December 28th). If you want to catch a glimpse of the idiosyncrasies of Malaga music, do not miss out on this enjoyable festival gathering.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>D\u00eda de Jeva in Antequera<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43053\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/jeva-en-antequera.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas in Malaga - Jeva en Antequera\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/jeva-en-antequera.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/jeva-en-antequera-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/jeva-en-antequera-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/jeva-en-antequera-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The D\u00eda de la Jeva is a most unique festivity. It is celebrated on 25th December in Antequera, or more specifically at Diseminado de La Higuera. This festivity of national tourist appeal is celebrated around the Jeva Hermitage, hence its name, where the locals gather at the chapel to worship the virgin, to the sound of verdial music and enjoying traditional Christmas sweets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hjvsL7bBizGvE3ZJ9\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas events at the Cervantes Theatre<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58411\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teatro-cervantes-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Teatro Cervantes - Cr\u00e9dito: Kerry Ruffner \/ Shutterstock.com\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teatro-cervantes-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teatro-cervantes-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teatro-cervantes-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teatro-cervantes-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This Christmas you can enjoy the best shows at one of the most beautiful and elegant theatres you can visit. At the Cervantes Theatre this Christmas you can see Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Alejandro Estrada\u2019s Zambomba Flamenca and Dumbo the Musical, among others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5fsJejCybAE9TYZz5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas sweets<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90799\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ruta-de-los-mantecados-andalucia.jpg\" alt=\"Mantecados y Polvorones en navidad\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ruta-de-los-mantecados-andalucia.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ruta-de-los-mantecados-andalucia-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ruta-de-los-mantecados-andalucia-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ruta-de-los-mantecados-andalucia-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself in the Malaga province this Christmas, it\u2019s important to try the most typical items in the area. <b>Antequera<\/b> is the birthplace of <b>shortbread<\/b> and the craftsmanship that comes with this ancient recipe attracts hundreds each year in search of this sweet snack. The nuns in the convent also put their hands to work for the faithful, who arrive in search of their egg yolks, fritters and shortbread. <b>The typical Christmas sweets in Malaga <\/b>are exquisite and have a well deserved reputation in the world of national pastries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/top-ten\/products-of-an-andalucian-christmas\/\"><strong>Typical Christmas sweets in Andalucia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Walks Along The Beach<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55344\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/playa-la-malagueta.jpg\" alt=\"Playa de la Malagueta, M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/playa-la-malagueta.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/playa-la-malagueta-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/playa-la-malagueta-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/playa-la-malagueta-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite being December, the sun still rises magnificently in the sky in Malaga. The temperatures are still very pleasant, inviting all to go for a walk and for those more adventurous among us, a trip to the <b>beach<\/b> for a swim is even possible. The brisk December water can help circulation and skin problems. Whatever you choose, if you are in Malaga this Christmas, you should save time for a walk or bike ride along the beach.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Carolling Contests<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55354\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/concursos-de-villancicos.jpg\" alt=\"Concurso de Villancicos\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/concursos-de-villancicos.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/concursos-de-villancicos-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/concursos-de-villancicos-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/concursos-de-villancicos-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the city of Malaga, one can find a celebration of traditional holiday carols this season with annual contests. These are days where angelic voices take on typical Christmas songs. Corals, church groups or pastoral shows cast a spotlight on programmes that have taken all year to prepare. Children and adults alike enjoy this annual event where the tambourine and zambomba are taken out of storage to lead the singing celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Mima<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58423\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mima-malaga-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mima M\u00e1laga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mima-malaga-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mima-malaga-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mima-malaga-2-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mima-malaga-2-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>School vacations are a synonym of many children wanting to go out to play and have fun. Mima, a children exhibition in Malaga, is a unique and fun space for children to have a wonderful time. It features fair rides, skating rink, climbing wall and zip line. More than 60 fun, sporty and educational activities that will be enjoyable for the entire family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zvvceGhj5Cpwi6Ys5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Museums and workshops<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58577\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/senales-museos-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Museos Malaga\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/senales-museos-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/senales-museos-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/senales-museos-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/senales-museos-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Malaga is proud to be one of the Spanish and European cities with the largest number of quality museums and this offer gets more and more interesting with each passing day. To the already renowned ones, the Pompidou Center and the Russian Museum have been added. All of them feature temporary exhibitions, activities and workshops. However, since culture does not rest during Christmas, there will be theater plays for all audiences in the main theaters of Malaga.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/top-ten\/malaga-museums\/\">Discover the 12 most important museums in M\u00e1laga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Walk along Muelle 1 and Palmeral de las Sorpresas<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55049\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/mercadillo-muelle-uno-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Mercadillo Muelle Uno M\u00e1laga - Cr\u00e9dito Joyce Nelson \/ Shutterstock.com\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/mercadillo-muelle-uno-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/mercadillo-muelle-uno-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/mercadillo-muelle-uno-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/mercadillo-muelle-uno-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walking along Muelle 1 (Pier 1) and Palmeral de las Sorpresas is another example of the things you must do if visiting Malaga. Now, during Christmas, there is more entertainment and many more activities available for children as well as live music shows, in addition to the stores, handicraft stands and restaurants for all tastes and budgets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/DxzW9AU5nby8RphdA\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Spending a fun day with the porqueses<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43048\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/villanueva-tapia.jpg\" alt=\"Villanueva de Tapia\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/villanueva-tapia.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/villanueva-tapia-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/villanueva-tapia-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/villanueva-tapia-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The celebration of the <em>porqueses<\/em>is traditional in Villanueva de Tapia on 28th December. This purpose of this ancient custom was for inhabitants of the town to look for a partner, since it consists of becoming \u201cgodparents\u201d to the locals thanks to a poem. The festivity starts with the men and women separated, and then the names of the couple that will become co-parents during the following year are picked out of two urns. The reason for this union is picked from the other urn (the third one) (racy poems that are written anonymously when the festivity starts).<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3oD9cDSy9Rk1HqWLA\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Delivering the letter to the Royal Mailman and the Royal Pages<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55348\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cartero-real-pajes.jpg\" alt=\"Entrega de carta al Cartero Real y Pajes Reales\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cartero-real-pajes.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cartero-real-pajes-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cartero-real-pajes-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cartero-real-pajes-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the different districts of M\u00e1laga, little ones can deliver their requests to the Royal Pages who will then give them to the Three Kings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A Very Enliven New Year\u2019s Eve<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89435\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/feria-malaga-fuegos-artificiales.jpg\" alt=\"Feria de M\u00e1laga, fuegos artificiales\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/feria-malaga-fuegos-artificiales.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/feria-malaga-fuegos-artificiales-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/feria-malaga-fuegos-artificiales-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/feria-malaga-fuegos-artificiales-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since at least 1897\u2014as far as we know from the newspaper archives\u2014it has been customary to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year\u2019s Eve; at the beginning only in Madrid and from 1909 in the rest of Spain. This is a tradition that later spread to Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and Colombia. In M\u00e1laga, the place to do this is Constituci\u00f3n Square, where many locals gather to see in the new year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ice Skating<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55346\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/patinar-sobre-hielo-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Patinar sobre hielo - Cr\u00e9dito: Roberto Sorin \/ Shutterstock.com\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/patinar-sobre-hielo-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/patinar-sobre-hielo-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/patinar-sobre-hielo-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/patinar-sobre-hielo-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Children and adults can have a fun time at the skating rink installed at Andalusia Avenue, next to the entrance to El Corte Ingl\u00e9s of Malaga Capital. Each year, it offers a nice place to experience a good time during Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>The rink is 35 meters long and 15 meters wide, and is open during the holiday season, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wearing gloves is mandatory.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NrUBHVG6CxLq4CkF8\">Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>El Aguinaldo de Los 40 (Los 40\u2019s Special Gift)<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95308\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/el-aguinaldo-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"El Aguinaldo de Los 40\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/el-aguinaldo-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/el-aguinaldo-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/el-aguinaldo-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/el-aguinaldo-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As it happens every year during Christmas, Los 40 Principales is organizing \u201cEl Aguinaldo\u201d (Special Gift), a show that, by giving clues, guides contestants in their search for an envelope hidden in the streets of Malaga.<\/p>\n<p>The rules of the game are simple. Everything starts at the Plaza del Carb\u00f3n (Coal Square) at 8:00 p.m., where contestants will be given the first ten clues. The rest are provided through the radio as the night goes by. Each of the clues refer to a place where an envelope is hidden. The search area is restricted to the Historic Center of Malaga.<\/p>\n<p><strong>APP<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.KaijuGames.Aguinaldo&amp;hl=es_419&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/es\/app\/aguinaldo40\/id1540598605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Three Kings Parade<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55353\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cabalgata-reyes-magos.jpg\" alt=\"Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos - Cr\u00e9dito editorial: Q77photo \/ Shutterstock.com\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cabalgata-reyes-magos.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cabalgata-reyes-magos-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cabalgata-reyes-magos-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cabalgata-reyes-magos-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To end Christmas in the most magnificent way, the 5th January is when their Majesties the Three Kings of the Orient come to visit. A great parade takes place which goes through the different historic centres. The tour begins near to Alcazaba and continues along avenida de Cervantes, General Torrijos Square, Paseo del Parque up to La Marina Square, then connecting with Alameda Principal and continuing along Puerta del Mar and Atarazanas up to Arriola Square, Pasillo de Santa Isabel, Carreter\u00eda, Calle \u00c1lamos and finally La Merced Square.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have decided to spend this season in M\u00e1laga, be sure to participate in some of the activities on offer and, above all, enjoy what the city encompasses at this time with its beauty and charm. Stroll around and admire the beautiful lights as you listen to the most lyrical instruments on the street and think about what Christmas presents you will get. Make the most of the good weather of this mild December and be sure to try the traditional products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas and New Year\u2019s Curiosities in Malaga<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58418\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alumbrado-navideno-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Alumbrado navide\u00f1o de M\u00e1laga - Cr\u00e9dito: Thomas Schiller \/ Shutterstock.com\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alumbrado-navideno-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alumbrado-navideno-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alumbrado-navideno-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alumbrado-navideno-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Christmas in Malaga stands out not only for its festive atmosphere but also for the many traditions and distinctive customs that make this time of year truly special. Here are some curiosities that continue to surprise both visitors and locals alike:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Christmas lights in Calle Larios are an international design project.<\/strong><br \/>\nEach edition is created exclusively for the city and requires months of preparation. Tests are usually carried out at dawn to keep the final effect a surprise until the official switch-on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The light shows have become an attraction in their own right.<\/strong><br \/>\nThousands of people gather every day for the musical displays in the city centre, and many visitors choose Malaga as their Christmas destination specifically to experience this spectacle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traditional Christmas sweets preserve almost secret family recipes.<\/strong><br \/>\nPesti\u00f1os, borrachuelos and homemade roscos are part of Malaga\u2019s culinary identity. In some neighbourhoods, families and neighbours still gather to prepare them together, keeping an age-old tradition alive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Historical-Botanical Garden La Concepci\u00f3n becomes an illuminated themed trail.<\/strong><br \/>\nEach year features a different concept, turning this iconic garden into a magical night-time experience that delights families and photography enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97221\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jardin-de-la-concepcion-malaga-navidad.jpg\" alt=\"Jard\u00edn Bot\u00e1nico-Hist\u00f3rico La Concepci\u00f3n\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jardin-de-la-concepcion-malaga-navidad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jardin-de-la-concepcion-malaga-navidad-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jardin-de-la-concepcion-malaga-navidad-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jardin-de-la-concepcion-malaga-navidad-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jardin-de-la-concepcion-malaga-navidad-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jardin-de-la-concepcion-malaga-navidad-640x420.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jardin-de-la-concepcion-malaga-navidad-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The municipal nativity scene changes its style every Christmas.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe displays alternate between traditional scenes, historical recreations and more artistic interpretations that often include nods to emblematic corners of the city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The New Year\u2019s Eve countdown in Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n includes lucky rituals.<\/strong><br \/>\nAlongside the tradition of eating twelve grapes at midnight, many locals also follow customs such as wearing red underwear, adding a touch of gold or stepping into the new year with their right foot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Co\u00edn celebrates New Year\u2019s Eve in fancy dress.<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat began spontaneously has become one of the most unique celebrations in the province, transforming the town into a lively, colourful street party.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local sparkling wines are increasingly present in New Year\u2019s toasts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although cava remains the classic choice, several Malaga wineries are now producing their own sparkling wines, which are gaining popularity on festive tables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mercados-abastos-malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Mercados de M\u00e1laga - Atarazanas\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mercados-abastos-malaga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mercados-abastos-malaga-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mercados-abastos-malaga-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mercados-abastos-malaga-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atarazanas Market fills with seasonal Christmas products.<\/strong><br \/>\nThroughout December, stalls offer ingredients essential for traditional festive recipes, making a visit to the market a true gastronomic experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The tradition of the long Christmas Eve and New Year\u2019s Eve \u201caperitivo\u201d is becoming more popular.<\/strong><br \/>\nMany locals spend the morning of 24 and 31 December meeting friends in the city centre or in their neighbourhood, creating a particularly lively holiday atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malaga popularised the zambomb\u00e1 flamenca decades ago.<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat began as informal gatherings has evolved into a common pre-Christmas event where flamenco-style carols and typical festive food take centre stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51670\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zambomba-navidad-jerez.jpg\" alt=\"Jerez, zambomba flamenca\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zambomba-navidad-jerez.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zambomba-navidad-jerez-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zambomba-navidad-jerez-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zambomba-navidad-jerez-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day of the Holy Innocents includes humorous pranks now shared online.<\/strong><br \/>\nLocal media and shops in the city centre often join in with playful fake news stories, turning 28 December into a much-anticipated day of light-hearted fun.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The \u201cfirst swim of the year\u201d is an emerging coastal tradition.<\/strong><br \/>\nDozens of people head to the beach on 1 January to welcome the new year with a dip in the Mediterranean. It is not an official event, but it is becoming increasingly popular.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malaga\u2019s rosca de reyes has its own local variations.<\/strong><br \/>\nSome traditional bakeries prepare a less sweet version, delicately flavoured with orange blossom water and filled with artisanal ingredients available only on 5 and 6 January.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where to stay<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_89668\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89668\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89668\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/el-fuerte-marbella-vista.jpg\" alt=\"El Fuerte Marbella\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/el-fuerte-marbella-vista.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/el-fuerte-marbella-vista-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/el-fuerte-marbella-vista-600x394.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/el-fuerte-marbella-vista-450x295.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-89668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Fuerte Marbella<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With the calendar at hand, do not hesitate to choose good lodging. For that purpose, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuerte-group.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fuerte Group Hotels<\/strong><\/a> is your best option to plan the perfect holidays. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfuertemarbella.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marbella<\/a><\/strong><strong>, Grazalema or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oleeholidayrentals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Torrox<\/a><\/strong> are places where you can find incredible lodging that keeps you close to all of these typical Andalusian celebrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is December and it already feels like Christmas in M\u00e1laga. At this time of year, there is a multitude of activities that all ages can enjoy. 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