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)
28th 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 Casa de la Cultura)
‘Switching on’ of the Christmas Lights
Benalmadena Pueblo: 18:00h in Plaza 3 Culturas
Benalmádena Costa: 19:00h in Plaza Solymar
Arroyo de la Miel: 20:00h in Plaza de la Iglesia
Grand Opening of the Christmas Fair (open from 28th November to 5th January)
20:00h: Plaza Adolfo Suarez (Pueblosol) Arroyo de la Miel
Grand Opening of the Christmas Market (open from 28th November to 5th January)
20:30h: Avenida Constitución
5th December
Inauguration of the Nativity Scene
12:00h: Patio of the Town Hall in Benalmádena Pueblo
19:00h: Plaza Adolfo Suárez
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops. (Free popcorn for all who assist)
16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
Inauguration of the Playmobil Kid’s Nativity Scene
17:30h: Casa de la Cultura
6th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops. (Free popcorn for all who assist)
12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
7th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
‘Pastorales’ (Spanish Christmas carols) performance
17:00h: Plaza Adolfo Suárez (Pueblosol)
8th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andalucía, Benalmádena Pueblo
XXXIV Benalmádena ‘Pastorales’ Contest
16:30h: Featuring choirs from all over the province of Málaga. (Plaza de las 3 Culturas, Benalmádena Pueblo)
9th December
13th December to 6th January
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
14th December
41st Edition of the Traditional ‘Turkey Race’
Starts at 11:00h from the Arroyo de la Miel Sports ground.
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
‘Living’ Nativity Scene with locals as actors
16:00h: Parque los Limones, Benalmádena Pueblo.
19th December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
20th December
Father Christmas Party in Arroyo de la Miel (Plaza Adolfo Suarez, Pueblosol)
11:00h to 15:00h – Visit from Father Christmas, workshops, Giant Scalextric, Puppet show, artificial snow, photocall and more!
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.
16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, 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 & 16:00h 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!
22nd December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops + Magic Show
12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
23rd December
La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes) – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games, Musical Bingo, Street Parade and workshops
12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel
26th December
Magic Show with the great magician, Adrián Lima
12:00h: Casa de la Cultura in 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.
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 – Plaza Adolfo Suarez (Pueblosol) Arroyo de la Miel
4th 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 10:00h. 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: 12:00h
Arroyo de la Miel: 16:30h
And if all these activities and events are not enough for you, you can download the full Christmas program at THIS LINK. This Christmas, 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.
