{"id":2670,"date":"2020-12-05T09:43:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T09:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/?p=2670"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:07:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:07:51","slug":"christmas-markets-malaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/events\/christmas-markets-malaga\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas markets in Malaga and shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is arriving and \u2013 how could it be otherwise \u2013 Christmas markets in M\u00e1laga are emerging, ideal places to go for a stroll, enjoying the great atmosphere among the stalls and, at the same time, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/events\/christmas-in-malaga\/\">Christmas lights in M\u00e1laga<\/a>, which each year are more elaborate and that you can not only visit but also eat the delicious and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/costa-del-sol\/gastronomy-180\/\">typical roasted chestnuts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wondering where and when to do your Christmas shopping? Perhaps our list of the main Christmas markets in M\u00e1laga will help you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2671\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/christmas-markets-500x281.jpg\" alt=\"christmas-markets\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/christmas-markets-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/christmas-markets-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/christmas-markets.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Christmas lighting in M\u00e1laga is switched on the last Friday of November at Calle Larios and switched off on 6 January.<\/p>\n<p>Dates may vary from year to year in terms of when the Christmas markets begin. While many might be available since the beginning of December, others might start their activity by the end of November.<\/p>\n<p>Among the main Christmas markets in the province we highlight the following:<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Market of Benalm\u00e1dena in Arroyo de la Miel<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5634 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/espanol\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mercado-navidad-3.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas market in Arroyo de la Miel\" width=\"960\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Discover up to 50 stalls with a variety of handcrafted products in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalm\u00e1dena. You will find Christmas products, mantecados and, in addition, take part in daily children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Av de la Constitucion, frente a la casa de la cultura. (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oofwDYkFK9WA4ajm8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> 1 pm until 11 pm.<br \/>\n<strong>Dates:<\/strong> From 28 November 2025 to 6 January 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Market in Estepona<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5628 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/espanol\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mercadillo-navidad-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas market in Estepona\" width=\"960\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You will find wooden houses in the purest Nordic market style and it has an ice rink and children\u2019s playground.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> From 1 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. From 11:00 to 22:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ErZUSiighQ72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ErZUSiighQ72<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Christmas Market at Muelle Uno<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/pier-1-malaga-port.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"  data-gallery title=\"Christmas markets in Malaga and shopping\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6751\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/pier-1-malaga-port.jpg\" alt=\"Pier 1 Malaga port\" width=\"1350\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/pier-1-malaga-port.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/pier-1-malaga-port-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/pier-1-malaga-port-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/pier-1-malaga-port-500x220.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Muelle Uno or Pier One is a very recommendable place to visit with your family. An open space where to walk with excellent views of M\u00e1laga and where children always enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Every winter Christmas products arrive at the stalls that are organised in this place, you will also find clothes, food, local sausages and other products that may be of interest.<\/p>\n<p>They also celebrate a multitude of special events that you can consult on their Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/muelleuno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/muelleuno\/<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> From 28 November 2025 to 11 January 2026. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hfF71WWNccv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hfF71WWNccv<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Christmas Market in Fuengirola<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5627 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/espanol\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mercadillo-navidad.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas markets in Fuengirola\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n you can find all the stalls that open during these dates in Fuengirola. You can get there by public transport, which is within walking distance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> From 27 November to 21 December 2025 at Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rEBwbaUYTDG8PHtw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rEBwbaUYTDG8PHtw6<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Torremolinos Christmas Market<\/h2>\n<p>At the beginning of the month of December you will find in the renovated centre of Torremolinos numerous stalls where you can make your Christmas shopping.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3012\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3012 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/espanol\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/torremolinos-christmas-lighting-500x336.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas lighting and flea markets in Torremolinos\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Torremolinos in December<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the month of December the Christmas market usually opens on Avenida Palma de Mallorca.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> From 6 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xTJ4QGTPtPq9Hkuu9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xTJ4QGTPtPq9Hkuu9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Christmas Market in Puerto Ban\u00fas \u2013 Marbella<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5632\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/espanol\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mercado-navidad-banus.jpg\" alt=\"Mercadillo Navidad en Puerto Ban\u00fas\" width=\"960\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located in Muelle Ribera, on the front line of the port, this market has wooden stalls, playground and various activities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> From 5 December 2025 to 5 January 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> From 12.00 to 8.00 p.m. (Except Sundays 6, 8, 15, 22 and 29 which will be from 12.00 to 7.00 p.m. 24, 31 December and 5 January from 12.00 to 2.00 p.m. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.<\/li>\n<li>Contact telephone: 699924185 &#8211; 608499789<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:lasbrujaseventos@gmail.com\">lasbrujaseventos@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/YQ2ZHYcqnzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/YQ2ZHYcqnzw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>More info:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/puerto-banus.com\/en\/noticias\/eventos\/puerto-banus-christmas-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/puerto-banus.com\/en\/noticias\/eventos\/puerto-banus-christmas-market\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Christmas Market in Alpandeire<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5629 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/espanol\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mercado-navidad-2.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas market \" width=\"960\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From 7 December you will find at the Fairgrounds the Christmas market with a great variety of products. It is an excuse to visit the Genal Valley, a beautiful area where Alpandeire municipality is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There is no official confirmation<\/strong>, the timetable information below refers to past events. You can find the latest official events <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alpandeire.es\/3602\/eventos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> 7 December 2025 from 12.00 to 8.00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place:<\/strong> Explanada del Recinto Ferial<\/li>\n<li><strong>Map:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VAPPUvHD1Ek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VAPPUvHD1Ek<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact for stalls:<\/strong> 686 957 627 Raquel Mena<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Christmas Market in Torrox<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5631 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/espanol\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mercadillo-navidad-3.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas market in Torrox\" width=\"960\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The largest Christmas market on the Costa del Sol will take place in Torrox at the beginning of December and where you can find crafts and gastronomic delicacies.<\/p>\n<p>80 stalls offering Christmas decorations and handicrafts on the opening day from 12:00 to 21:00 on the last day.<\/p>\n<p>The market is located at Avenida Esperanto in Torrox Costa.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 633 764 782 &#8211; 625319 323<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> From 5 to 8 December 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7WwocS7RD3k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7WwocS7RD3k<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Craft Fair in Paseo del Parque, M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7009\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-market-plaza-marina.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Market at Plaza de la Marina in Malaga\" width=\"1071\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-market-plaza-marina.jpg 1071w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-market-plaza-marina-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-market-plaza-marina-500x221.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-market-plaza-marina-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During Christmas, this historic fair takes place in the heart of M\u00e1laga, highly recommended for a nice evening stroll. There will be attractions for children like a merry-go-round.<\/p>\n<p>These stalls usually set up from late November to 6 January 2026. You will find Christmas articles, handicrafts, books, baked potatoes, balloons, soft drinks, t-shirts and much more. All in specially decorated stalls during these dates.<\/p>\n<p>Children who wish can deliver their letter to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/events\/night-of-the-three-kings-parade\/\">Three Kings<\/a> in a stand set up for the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for one of the most traditional Christmas markets in M\u00e1laga, you cannot miss this one.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> From 1 December 2025 to 7 January 2026. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> Paseo del Parque. (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/joVEMSNY22ESrZq17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>More Christmas Markets in M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p>Do you know more Christmas markets or if there are changes in some of those published? Our comments are open to suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>Other Christmas Markets that were organised in the past and might be available, but we have no confirmation:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nerja:<\/strong> From 4 December 2025 to 5 January 2026 a craft market is held in Plaza de Espa\u00f1a in Nerja. There will also be a Christmas market next to the Church El Salvador (Balcony of Europe).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gauc\u00edn:<\/strong> In the Municipal Pavilion of Gauc\u00edn there will be a Christmas Fair on 6 and 7 December 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with unique gifts and traditional food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c1lora:<\/strong> From 19 to 21 December 2025 a Christmas market will be held in \u00c1lora, with food stalls, crafts and Christmas items, children\u2019s activities and performances, at Plaza Fuente Arriba, starting at 12 noon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ronda:<\/strong> Next to the Bullring they have organised markets from 6 December 2025 to 6 January 2026, with crafts and local products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is arriving in Malaga and &#8211; how could it be otherwise &#8211; Christmas markets are emerging in Malaga, ideal to go for a stroll enjoying the great atmosphere with the stalls,which each year are more elaborate, and the Christmas lighting in Malaga.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2671\" src=\"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/christmas-markets-500x281.jpg\" alt=\"christmas-markets\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/christmas-markets-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/christmas-markets-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/christmas-markets.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[128],"tags":[38,179,42,17,9,14,40,37,8,102,184],"class_list":["post-2670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-malaga-activities","tag-attractions","tag-benalmadena","tag-christmas-malaga","tag-estepona","tag-malaga","tag-marbella","tag-malaga-news","tag-puerto-banus","tag-ronda","tag-torrox"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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