Benalmadena is ready for Christmas. During December and the beginning of January, we´ll enjoy a wide and varied program of activities for the whole family.
Below we’ve highlighted some of these activities and at the end of this post you will find a link to the complete program – we couldn’t fit the whole thing in the post! (Please note that the program is in Spanish)
29th November
Christmas Parade before the switching on of the Christmas Lights
Benalmadena Pueblo: 17:00h to 18:00h (Starts from the Manuel Altolaguirre Library)
Arroyo de la Miel: 19:00h to 20:00h (Starts from Plaza Austria)
‘Switching on’ of the Christmas Lights
Benalmadena Pueblo: 18:00h in Plaza 3 Culturas
Arroyo de la Miel: 19:00h in Plaza Solymar
Grand Opening of the Christmas Children’s Park
20:00h: Plaza Adolfo Suarez (Pueblosol) Arroyo de la Miel
Grand Opening of the Christmas Market
20:00h: Avenida Constitución
5th December
Inauguration of the Nativity Scene
12:00h: Patio of the Town Hall in Benalmádena Pueblo
18:30h: Plaza Adolfo Suárez
Inauguration of the Giant Kid’s Nativity Scene
17:00h: Casa de la Cultura
6th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
‘Enchated’ Street Parade
17:00h to 18:30h: Starts from Manuel Altolaguirre Library in Benalmádena Pueblo
‘Pastorales’ (Spanish Christmas carols) performance
17:30h: Plaza Adolfo Suárez (Pueblosol)
7th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
8th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
XXXI Benalmádena ‘Pastorales’ Contest
16:30h: Featuring choirs from all over the province of Málaga.
Christmas Workshops
17:00h to 20:00h: Plaza de Austria (Casa de la Cultura) Arroyo de la Miel.
9th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
13th December to 6th January
Christmas Market and Ice skating rink
From 10:00h to 21:00h: Parking area next to Kaleido in the Marina
13th to 15th December
XV International Christmas Festival
Enjoy Christmas celebrations from 15 different countries: Around the world in three days, without leaving Benalmádena!
12:00h to 00:00h: Plaza de la Mezquita – Arroyo de la Miel
14th December
Pirate Parade
12:00h to 14:00h: Starts in Plaza Austria.
Kid’s Workshops
17:00h to 20:00h: Plaza de Austria – Arroyo de la Miel
15th December
40th Edition of the Traditional ‘Turkey Race’
Starts at 11:00h from the Arroyo de la Miel Sports ground.
Christmas Workshops – Artificial snow, stories, face painting, Christmas tattoos and more!
12:00h to 14:00h and 17:00h to 20:00h: Plaza de Austria (Casa de la Cultura)
16th December
Christmas Ballet Festival
19:30h: Casa de la Cultura – Arroyo de la Miel
19th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
20th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops.
17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
Christmas VideoMapping projection on the façade of the social affairs building in Plaza Adolfo Suárez (Pueblosol)
First Screening at 19:00h.
Second Screening at 20:30h.
Shows also available on 21st, 27th, 28th December & 3rd and 4th January
Tango and Latin Dance Christmas Festival
19:30h: Casa de la Cultura – Arroyo de la Miel
21st December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops + Musical Show ‘The Elves of Christmas’.
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
Father Christmas Party in Benalmádena Pueblo (Los Nadales Fairground)
11:00h to 15:00h – Visit from Father Christmas, workshops, jumping castles, photocall and more!
Disney Princess Street Parade
12:00h to 13:30h: Starts in Plaza Austria – Arroyo de la Miel
22nd December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops + ‘Magic Elves’ musical
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
Father Christmas Party in Arroyo de la Miel
Visit from Father Christmas, workshops, jumping castles, photocall and more!
11:00h to 15:00h – Plaza Adolfo Suarez (Pueblosol) – Arroyo de la Miel
23rd December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
31st December
New Year’s Eve Party in Benalmadena Pueblo
From 15:00h in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Great Afternoon Party to say goodbye to the year with live music from Nuevo Día and Kalima Groups.
New Year’s Eve Party in Arroyo de la Miel in Plaza de la Mezquita. Great Party with the Rompeolas Orchestra and Alborea from 23:30h.
2nd January
Great Party of the Royal Postman
Kids get to hand their letters to the Three Kings Royal Paiges. Kids entertainment, games, photobooth with free personalised photos.
11:00h to 15:00h – Plaza Adolfo Suarez (Pueblosol) Arroyo de la Miel
3rd January
Great Party of the Royal Postman
Kids get to hand their letters to the Three Kings Royal Paiges. Kids entertainment, games, photobooth with free personalised photos.
11:00h to 15:00h – Los Nadales Fairground – Benalmádena Pueblo
5th January
The arrival of the Three Kings in Puerto Marina at 10:30h. The boat will arrive at the Levante Dock (Puerto Marina car park).
Later in the afternoon we will enjoy the Traditional Parade of the Three Kings in Benalmadena Pueblo and Arroyo de la Miel.
Benalmadena Pueblo: 16:30h
Arroyo de la Miel: 19:00h
And if all these activities and events are not enough for you, you can download the full Christmas program at THIS LINK. This year, it’s impossible to get bored in Benalmadena!
If you are planning to visit Benalmadena for Christmas, and you are looking for accommodation, at the Sunset Beach Club Hotel we have a fantastic festive program to enjoy with the family. Visit our website to see everything we have planned for the holidays and check prices and availability.
