Carnival ‘Madness’ in Malaga (and the rest of the Costa del Sol)

Carnival Season is well underway and most towns and cities on the Costa del Sol (Including Benalmadena) are submersed in fun programs to celebrate this colourful festivity.

Malaga Carnival poster 2025
Poster for the 2024 Malaga Carnival

Although the Carnival is celebrated all over Andalucia—the Cadiz Carnival is probably the most famous—for this article, we’ll focus on the Málaga Carnival. Only 25 minutes from our hotel and easily accessible, it’s a ‘must visit’ if you’re planning a trip to the Costa del Sol in February.

We’re lucky enough to enjoy mild winters. This luxury allows the city of Málaga to live one of its most colourful, multicultural and spontaneous festivities of the year: The Carnival.

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It’s Carnival Time in Benalmádena!

It’s Carnival time in Benalmadena!

This traditional festivity of colourful fun, singing and dancing which starts on the 10th February 2025, and goes on until Sunday 23rd February 2025, offers local residents and visitors a full events programme with activities and entertainment to suit all ages.

Benalmadena Carnival Poster
Official Poster for the Benalmadena Carnival

The fun-packed programme takes place in Benalmadena Pueblo and in Arroyo de la Miel; however, to save you the hassle of deciding what to see, we’ve taken the liberty of putting together a few suggestions… 

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Activities Calendar in Benalmádena Marina (February 2025)

Under the slogan ‘Rumbo al Puerto 2025’ (Heading to the Port 2025) the Town Hall’s Department of Commerce and the Port Authorities have prepared a very complete Activities Calendar in the Marina for this month of February.

The fun begins this weekend with the performance of ‘Rock Cirk’ on Saturday and Sunday (you can check the schedule in the poster below).  The show starring the Rolabola company, winner of the National Circus Award in 2017, will combine circus performances with rock music: fun for the whole family!

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Timetable for the Three Kings Parades in Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Málaga 

Three Kings Parade in Benalmadena, fuengirola and Malaga
In the afternoon of Sunday 5th January, kids all over Spain will be lining the streets of all the main towns and cities to watch the traditional Three Kings Parades.

This is the highlight of the Christmas festivities and a must-watch for anyone visiting at this magical time of year. Many of our guests like to venture into town and watch the colourful parades so we’ve put together this blog post highlighting some of our favourite processions with timetables and the exact locations of each. All you have to do is choose the most appealing to you! (more…)

Malaga International Jazz Festival: From 2nd to 9th November (Events Programme)

The city of Málaga is preparing to host the 38th edition of its International Jazz Festival from the 2nd to the 9th November 2024 with a fantastic lineup to delight Jazz lovers! 

Festival Internacional de Jazz de Málaga 2024

This year’s programme stands out for the quality of musicians taking to the stage of the Cervantes Theatre. You’ll be able to enjoy the music of artists such as Fred Hersch, Elaine Elias, Chief Adjuah, Egberto Gismonti, Christian McBride and Pat Metheny. (more…)

All You Need to Know About This Year’s Fuengirola Fair

Fuengirola Fair 2024

The Fuengirola Fair starts on Sunday the 6th October. This is one of the most popular festivities in Andalusia and the highlight of the city’s entertainment calendar.

From the 6th to the 12th October, all who visit Fuengirola are in for a fun time! The ‘Feria del Rosario’ (named after the city’s patron saint) is the perfect opportunity to experience an authentic taste of Spanish culture.

During the day you can visit many of the different ‘casetas’ where your flamenco dancing skills will be put to the test! Alternatively, you can just sample some of the delicious food and drinks on offer; we recommend you try the typical Andalucian feria drink called a ‘rebujito’ a refreshing mix of manzanilla (or fino) wine, lemonade and lots of ice. 

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