Benalmadena town hall has organised a fantastic programme of events for the whole family in the Marina this Christmas.
The fun begins tonight with the official ‘switching on’ of the Christmas Lights in the Christmas Village set up in the Marina for the whole festive period. The festive events conclude on the 5th January, when the 3 Kings arrive by boat before setting off on their parade through the streets of Benalmadena.
The Christmas Village will be located in the Marina’s Eastern parking area (next to the new Ferris Wheel) from 1st December 2022 to the 5th January 2023. It’ll be the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit with all the family and will include…
- Father Christmas’ House
- Elves House
- 6 metre Christmas Tree
- Workshops
- Animation and entertainment for kids
- Facepainting
- Storytelling
- Arts & Crafts
Opening times for the Christmas Village
1st December: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
2nd December: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
3rd, 4th, 10th,11th, 17th, 18th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th December: 12:00pm to 2:00pm & 5:00pm to 8:00pm
5th, 6th,7th, 8th, 9th, 12th,13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd December: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
2nd, 3rd, 4th January: 12:00pm to 2:00pm & 5:00pm to 8:00pm
5th January: 10:00am to 2:00pm
New Ferris Wheel in the Marina
This year’s highlight will be the new Ferris Wheel installed in the Marina. This new visitor attraction is over 40 metres high and has 14 closed cabins which are all air-conditioned, each one with capacity for up to 8 passengers. This new attraction is also wheelchair friendly and suitable for disabled access.
Opening times are as follows:
Work days: 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Festive days & weekends: 12:00pm to 2:00pm & 4:00pm to midnight
The Programme of Events in the Marina over Christmas & New Year
1st December (6:45pm)– Inauguration and ‘Switching on’ of the Christmas lights in the Christmas Village
10th December – ‘Zambomba Flamenca’ (6:30pm)- Musical show using a traditional Christmas musical instrument
23rd December (6:00pm)– Musical Disney Show
5th January (10:30am)– Arrival of the Three Kings by boat!
If you’re planning on spending Christmas in Benalmadena and are looking for accommodation, Sunset Beach Club Hotel offers fantastic apartment-style accommodation ideal for families. With excellent facilities and a fun activities programme for all the family, you’ll have the best Christmas ever! See prices and availability at www.sunsetbeachclub.com.
