23 Sep Visit Malaga at Christmas, What to See

Christmas, that magnificent celebration with family and/or friends, which awakens so much joy and hope, is a perfect occasion to visit this fantastic city, as a friendly crowd of people interested in living an unforgettable Christmas experience come to it.

Therefore, if you want to visit Malaga at Christmas, we offer you some of the most relevant options to spend the winter festivities living an unforgettable experience with your beloved ones.

Why visit Malaga at Christmas

Malaga is a place full of life, with a spectacular climate, and located in a special place on the coast of the Alboran Sea, enjoying a Mediterranean climate throughout the year, not to mention the history and beauty of the welcoming city itself, and with that special touch that will captivate you from the first time you step on its truly beautiful streets. The celebration of Christmas in Malaga is a special event in the city, as it prepares to show off its best clothes, and it is lived as a very special and close season throughout the city and its surroundings, enjoying a much warmer climate for that time of the year.

Everything you should not miss during Christmas.

Therefore, we invite you to spend a winter holiday in Malaga at this very special time, and experience something different from the usual Christmas, thanks to all the arrangements in the city on those important dates. All kinds of events and decorations can be enjoyed in the city. We present some of the most important below.

Lighting of Malaga at Christmas

One of the aspects to highlight is the Christmas decoration that is presented throughout the city. Spectacular lighting that gives a special touch full of life to the cheerful and crowded pedestrian streets, where a night walk is a must if you want to enjoy them in all their splendor. Giant Christmas trees and other spectacular Christmas lighting await you to illuminate a truly refreshing, relaxing and happy walk.

Christmas lights on Calle Larios

Without a doubt, the most beautifully decorated with great detail street is Calle Larios. An iconic place in the city, which represents Christmas at its best. To enjoy one of the most beautiful lighting of the year, you cannot forget to go through the magnificent Calle Larios enjoying the most spectacular decoration. Various special light and music shows are also held during the Christmas festive season in this magnificent street, with several performances in the afternoon starting at 6:30 p.m. until the day before Three Kings’ Day. If you want to know more about it, do not hesitate to contact our team, who will kindly inform you about what is happening in the city.

Alcazaba of Malaga at Christmas

Another of the great places to enjoy a Christmas show is the special lighting of the Alcazaba of Malaga, by 3D mapping projecting images and visual effects throughout the monument. Quite a show worth seeing and remembering as tradition converges with modernity, in a very special way, through one of the most modern and visual shows of the 20th century.

Visit the Botanical Garden at Christmas

If nature is what matters to you, the Malaga Botanical Garden is another especially ideal place to visit at Christmas. Imagine the great beauty of the Botanical Garden, fully illuminated, taking advantage of the forms of nature and its beautiful landscape, transforming it in a dream place. It is one of the most visited attractions in the city during this time of year.

Christmas markets

On the other hand, you can enjoy numerous street markets held especially at this time, for example in the Paseo del Parque. All kinds of handicrafts and other products with which the wait to receive the gifts of the Three Wise Men becomes more enjoyable. In addition, the little ones (or not so little ones) can greet them and personally deliver the letter to them or to the Royal Postman of the Magi.

Malaga Museums in Christmas

There are many places that are prepared and decorated specifically for Christmas in Malaga, even inside the city’s Ikea a craft show is prepared, but, without a doubt, one of the most typical places to visit are the museums, because Malaga is a city that, luckily, is home to some of the most spectacular ones to visit in the entire peninsula, thanks to the number of art works and antiques contained in them. In addition, they usually program different events, organizing Christmas workshops and other very interesting activities to spend a day with the family.

Apartments to visit Malaga at Christmas

There are many special Christmas events and attractions, such as the large Playmobil nativity scene or the ice skating rink that are prepared every year. We invite you to discover them thanks to one of our apartments, spacious, comfortable and perfectly located for enjoying the best Christmas in the center of Malaga. In our experience, they are a safe bet to spend those days in this iconic city.

Accommodations such as Atarazanas Loft, or the Alameda Principal Penthouse, with enough space for 4 or 6 people and all the amenities included, are a good example of a chosen environment in a really comfortable and peaceful place, literally a few steps away from most of the Christmas tourist attractions; although, we invite you to take a look at our catalog of fantastic accommodations available for you here.

Do not hesitate, and contact us without commitment to choose the ideal accommodation and program the unforgettable Christmas holidays in Malaga that you have always wanted to enjoy with your beloved ones. Our team will advise you without commitment to enjoy Malaga and Costa del Sol at Christmas as you would never had imagined.