Malaga Christmas Lights in Calle Larios
Málaga city centre is famous for its’ stunning Christmas lights. Hundreds of thousands of people visit the city’s Calle Larios to see the spectacular lights, and every year, we’re treated to a more impressive display!
This year is no exception with the town hall spending a whopping 573,201 Euros on the lights! This might seem like a lot but when you see the amount of people who show up at 6:30pm every day to watch the lights be switched on, you begin to understand why. Business is booming and the city has a real Christmassy feel to it.
So… a visit to Calle Larios is definitely a must over the Christmas holidays. It’s going to be packed but it really is worth it as the lights are gob-smackingly beautiful. Take your time strolling up Malaga’s most iconic street and soak up the fun atmosphere as you listen to various bands playing typical Spanish Christmas songs and carols.
At the top of Calle Larios you’ll find the ‘Plaza de la Constitución’ with its gigantic and colourful Christmas tree and large stage area where live concerts and shows take place over the holidays. If you fancy a break and a good coffee, we recommend a visit to Cafetería Central, one of Malaga’s oldest establishments and a great place to enjoy traditional ‘Churros’ with hot chocolate or one of their famous coffees.
If you’re feeling a little peckish, venture down some of the historic centre’s cobbled streets where you’ll find some great tapas bars serving yummy traditional – and more elaborate – dishes.
The Roman Theatre and Alcazaba lit up at night
One of the most popular bars and restaurants is ‘El Pimpi’ located just in front of the Roman Theatre and facing the Alcazaba Fortress (see photo). Great tapas and wines are served throughout the day at very reasonable prices. Be sure to get there early though as it gets very busy.
The Pompidou Centre in the Muelle Uno Waterfront
After your meal, and to help with digestion, we recommend a brisk walk down to the Muelle Uno Shopping Centre on the waterfront. Home to the new Pompidou Centre (see photo) this impressive area also has a multitude of shops and restaurants as well as a traditional Christmas market where you’ll find all sorts of gifts and goodies to put in your stockings :-).
The views from Muelle Uno are spectacular!
The views over the port and towards the city centre are breathtaking. The new Ferris Wheel, the Cathedral, the Alcazaba fortress and the Gibralfaro Castle all make for superb holiday snaps.
If you walk to the end of Muelle Uno, you’ll come to ‘La Farola de Malaga’, the city’s landmark lighthouse which towers over the port entrance. If you’ve got kids, they’ll enjoy a ride on the merry-go-round installed at the foot of the lighthouse.
La Farola de Malaga
A visit to see the Christmas lights in Malaga is compulsory for all who visit the Costa del Sol at this magical time of year. As we’ve explained above, it’s also a great opportunity to visit other emblematic parts of the city and take in the marvelous Christmas atmosphere this wonderful city radiates.
If you’re staying with us at Sunset Beach Club (we’ve got some great rates over Christmas) getting to Malaga couldn’t be easier. You can either jump on the nº110 bus which takes you to the entrance of the port and the city centre or you can take the train which stop in the main Alameda, also in the city centre. Just ask at the leisure desk for more information.
Merry Christmas!
