If there is one thing that symbolises the spirit of Christmas in Malaga it is, without a doubt, the christmas lighting in the city. During these dates the capital of the Costa del Sol organises itself so that all the alleys and corners of its beautiful streets are illuminated.
The icing on the cake, however, is the Larios Street. Every year, hundreds of people, both locals and tourists, wait excitedly in Calle Larios for the switching on of the lights, which marks the beginning of the Christmas season, a period that locals and visitors live with great passion.
And it's not just the lights that take centre stage, the Christmas spirit permeates every corner of the streets of Malaga. Christmas trees, wicker figures and thousands of poinsettias are joined by the spectacular nativity scenes that associations and groups of all kinds devote themselves to setting up all over the city.
Below, we will tell you everything you can't miss in the capital of the Costa del Sol during Christmas.
Christmas market
Malaga's famous Christmas market, which starts at the end of November, offers a wide variety of stalls where you can buy some of the region's local produce.
It should be noted that each municipality has its own Christmas market. The one in Malaga is located at Muelle Uno, very close to the fashionable restaurant Cambara, where you can enjoy a unique experience in a key location through its unique dishes and exotic atmosphere.
Nativity Scene Competitions
Municipalities and villages in the province of Malaga every year in December, various crib competitions are held. Every year the people of Malaga surprise us more and more with the design of the nativity scenes.
Undoubtedly the town most involved in this tradition is Fuengirola, which even rents flats or garages to set up their nativity scenes.
Malaga lighting
As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, Malaga is characterised by its surprising and striking lights. All the municipalities take part in this tradition, but Calle Larios in the capital is the star of the show.
From 19:00 to 22:00 the lighting of the lights begins, accompanied by loud music to spread the Christmas spirit throughout the city.
Hot chocolate with churros
One of the most eagerly awaited traditions for all the people of Malaga are the chocolates with churros from Casa Aranda, the most emblematic café and churrería in Malaga.
During the Christmas season the bars fill up with people looking for their ration of churros with chocolate before the lighting of the streets begins.
Christmas sweets
If you have a sweet tooth, then you must visit Malaga at Christmas time and try their famous sweets. Pestiños and borrachuelos from Malaga are the sweets par excellence at this time of year. Both sweets are a vestige of the Arab heritage that was in Malaga for more than 800 years.
From Cambara We hope you have enjoyed this article, that it has given you some ideas of what to do during these dates and above all that you enjoy a beautiful Christmas in this magical city.
