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\"ThingsWith just over a week to go until Christmas, M\u00e1laga city centre is bustling with festive fun and excitement!<\/p>\n

A walk through the streets of the city\u2019s historic centre at Christmas time is an experience we would recommend to all who visit the Costa del Sol at this time of year. The stunning Christmas lights,<\/strong> mouth-watering gastronomy and magical ambience make for a truly wonderful visit to the Coast\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s lots going on in Malaga over Christmas; however, the four suggestions listed below are absolute musts:<\/p>\n

#1: A Walk through the city centre to see the Christmas Lights<\/h3>\n

M\u00e1laga is well known for its impressive Christmas light displays<\/a> and this year is no exception. The \u2018Ayuntamiento\u2019 (City Council) has splashed out (over 1,500,000\u20ac) on a breathtaking display of lights throughout the city, with the bulk of this budget going to the city\u2019s main shopping street, Calle Larios. This year’s ‘Celestial Angels’ theme is made up of 4-metre-tall angels glimmering with gold and crystal sequins. <\/p>\n

As if this wasn’t impressive enough, this year we welcome back the stunning light show to the sound of music<\/strong>. If you visit Calle Larios at 6:30pm. 8:00pm or 10:00pm, every evening until the 6th January, you’ll be able to watch the lights flicker to the sound of Christmas favourites like ‘Carol of the Bells’ and ‘Jingle Bells’.<\/b><\/p>\n

The lights over Calle Larios will lead you up to the \u2018Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n\u2019 where you\u2019ll find a colourful  18-metre-high Christmas tree standing tall in the centre of the square. This is an ideal spot to grab that cherished holiday photo.<\/p>\n

If you have time, make your way down to the \u2018Muelle Uno\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/a> shopping centre which is also beautifully lit up with Christmas lights. Located within Malaga\u2019s main port, this is the perfect place to enjoy a gentle stroll and make the most of the stunning views of Malaga City.<\/p>\n

#2: Follow the Route of the Nativity Scenes<\/h3>\n

Nativity scenes form the backbone of Malaga\u2019s Christmas traditions. These \u2018Belenes\u2019 or \u2018Nacimientos\u2019, as they are referred to locally, make for fascinating viewing.<\/p>\n

Every year visitors have the opportunity to follow a special route to see many of the nativity scenes<\/strong> (Belenes) which have been put on display at various locations within the city\u2019s historic centre. There are approximately 66 of these \u2018Belenes\u2019; however, if you don\u2019t feel like looking at all of them, just make sure you don\u2019t miss these particularly beautiful and, in some cases, unusual examples:<\/p>\n