{"id":8940,"date":"2025-11-28T11:12:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/?p=8940"},"modified":"2025-11-28T11:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:13:00","slug":"christmas-in-benalmadena-dont-miss-these-fun-activities-and-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/things-to-do\/christmas-in-benalmadena-dont-miss-these-fun-activities-and-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Benalmadena: Don’t Miss These Fun Activities and Events"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Benalmadena is ready for Christmas. During December and the beginning of January, we\u00b4ll enjoy a wide and varied program of activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we\u2019ve highlighted some of these activities and at the end of this post you will find a link to the complete program \u2013 we couldn\u2019t fit the whole thing in the post! (Please note that the program is in Spanish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

28th November<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Christmas Parade before the switching on of the Christmas Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benalmadena Pueblo<\/em>: 17:00h to 18:00h (Starts from the Manuel Altolaguirre Library)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arroyo de la Miel:<\/em> 19:00h to 20:00h (Starts from Casa de la Cultura)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Switching on’ of the Christmas Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benalmadena Pueblo<\/em>: 18:00h in Plaza 3 Culturas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benalm\u00e1dena Costa:<\/em> 19:00h in Plaza Solymar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arroyo de la Miel:<\/em> 20:00h in Plaza de la Iglesia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Opening of the Christmas Fair<\/strong> (open from 28th November to 5th January)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20:00h: Plaza Adolfo Suarez (Pueblosol) Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Opening of the Christmas Market<\/strong> (open from 28th November to 5th January)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20:30h: Avenida Constituci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inauguration of the Nativity Scene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h: Patio of the Town Hall in Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19:00h: Plaza Adolfo Su\u00e1rez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops. (Free popcorn for all who assist)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andaluc\u00eda, Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inauguration of the Playmobil Kid’s Nativity Scene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:30h: Casa de la Cultura<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops. (Free popcorn for all who assist)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andaluc\u00eda, Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andaluc\u00eda, Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Pastorales’ (Spanish Christmas carols) performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:00h: Plaza Adolfo Su\u00e1rez (Pueblosol)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Andaluc\u00eda, Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XXXIV Benalm\u00e1dena ‘Pastorales’ Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:30h: Featuring choirs from all over the province of M\u00e1laga. (Plaza de las 3 Culturas, Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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13th December to 6th January<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

41st Edition of the Traditional ‘Turkey Race’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts at 11:00h from the Arroyo de la Miel Sports ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Living’ Nativity Scene<\/strong> with locals as actors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00h: Parque los Limones, Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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19th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Father Christmas Party in Arroyo de la Miel <\/strong>(Plaza Adolfo Suarez, Pueblosol)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00h to 15:00h – Visit from Father Christmas, workshops, Giant Scalextric, Puppet show, artificial snow, photocall and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21st December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kid’s games and workshops + Musical Show ‘The Elves of Christmas’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Father Christmas Party in Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo<\/strong> (Los Nadales Fairground)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00h to 15:00h – Visit from Father Christmas, workshops, jumping castles, photocall and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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22nd December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games and workshops + Magic Show<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 16:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23rd December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Casa de los Deseos (The House of Wishes)<\/strong> – Visit from Santa, artificial snow, kids’ games, Musical Bingo, Street Parade and workshops<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h to 14:00h & 17:00h to 20:00h – Plaza de Austria, Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26th December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Magic Show with the great magician, Adri\u00e1n Lima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00h: Casa de la Cultura in Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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31st December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New Year’s Eve Party in Benalmadena Pueblo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 15:00h in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Great Afternoon Party to <\/em><\/strong>say goodbye to the year with live music from Nuevo D\u00eda<\/em> and Kalima<\/em> Groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Year’s Eve  Party in Arroyo de la Miel<\/em><\/strong> in Plaza de la Mezquita. Great Party with the Rompeolas Orchestra<\/em> and Alborea<\/em> from 23:30h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3rd January<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Great Party of the Royal Postman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids get to hand their letters to the Three Kings Royal Paiges. Kids entertainment, games, photobooth with free personalised photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00h to 15:00h – Plaza Adolfo Suarez (Pueblosol) Arroyo de la Miel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4th January<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Great Party of the Royal Postman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids get to hand their letters to the Three Kings Royal Paiges. Kids entertainment, games, photobooth with free personalised photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00h to 15:00h – Los Nadales Fairground – Benalm\u00e1dena Pueblo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5th January<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The arrival of the Three Kings in Puerto Marina <\/strong>at 10:00h. The boat will arrive at the Levante Dock (Puerto Marina car park).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later in the afternoon we will enjoy the \u00a0Traditional Parade of the Three Kings in Benalmadena Pueblo and Arroyo de la Miel<\/strong>.

Benalmadena Pueblo<\/em>: 12:00h<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arroyo de la Miel:\u00a0 <\/em>16:30h<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if all these activities and events are not enough for you, you can download the full Christmas program at THIS LINK.<\/a> This Christmas, it’s impossible to get bored in Benalmadena!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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<\/a> to see everything we have planned for the holidays and check prices and availability.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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