Our pictures of Malaga at Christmas

Malaga at Christmas is one of the loveliest times to visit the city. For those who aren’t on holiday in Malaga over the festive period, here’s our selection of the best Christmas pictures.

Malaga Christmas lights

Probably one of the biggest attractions in Malaga at Christmas are the lights. Calle Larios takes the lion’s share of the biggest and brightest, but there are lots of other lights round town too.

Calle Larios is transformed every year into a twinkling mass of lights making a roof for the entire street, also covered in long lines of fairy lights. The lights on Larios are so bright you can see the glow from Muelle Uno!

Calle Larios has a light and sound show, on at 6.30, 8 and 10pm daily. For what to expect, check out the video below to see (and hear) from yourself.

We’re not sure about you, we think the lights on Calle Larios this year are just as pretty (if not prettier) than at night.

Look out for the medallions on all the streets off Calle Larios, depicting a star, scenes from the Nativity and the kings’ crowns.

At the top end of Calle Larios, Plaza de la Constitución has a giant lit-up tree that you can walk through plus several decorations in the square itself.

The orange trees on Plaza de la Constitución have got their fairy lights on this year too. 

Check out the view from Calle Especería of the Christmas tree, lights and Cathedral.

There’s also a pretty tree on Plaza de la Marina, sparkling in silver and gold at night and we love the lights along Paseo del Parque. Not quite the same as nearby Calle Larios but pretty and very festive!

These lights are also very pretty during the day when they sparkle pink and blue. (Not sure why they go green when they’re switched on!)

The Alameda Principal has lights through all the ficus trees – pretty in the day, when they dance in the sunlight, and stunning at night. 

Other Christmas lights in Malaga

You can see lovely lights in other parts of Malaga at Christmas. One of them is the Colonia Santa Inés in the Teatinos district. These displays are crafted and homemade by the residents, who light up their neighbourhood.Read about this district’s Christmas lights.

You’ll see thousands of twinkling fairy lights, lots of Christmas trees, familiar festive characters and lots of neighbourhood love for putting on a good show.

Nativity scenes in Malaga at Christmas

An essential part and parcel of any Christmas in Spain are nativity scenes. There are over 70 on display in Malaga until 6 January. We’re gradually making our way round them and here are our highlights so far.

Malaga Cathedral Nativity

The giant nativity is at the entrance to the Cathedral on Plaza del Obispo.

Inside the Cathedral is one of the biggest nativity scenes in Malaga. The attention to detail is amazing so you need to take your time as you wander round the display.

Neopolitan Nativity

The nativity scene on show in the Carmen Thyssen Museum is much smaller, but just as lovely.

Nativity scene and Easter float

The Estudiantes brotherhood (on Calle Alcazabilla) also have a pretty impressive nativity scene on display. The figures are much bigger than those in the Cathedral, but again, it’s the detail that’s amazing.

You also get a close-up look at their Easter Week float (imagine carrying that round for hours on end).

Botanical garden lights

The lovely Botanical gardens have a light display again this year. Themed around Alice in Wonderland, the lights sparkle and shine throughout the gardens, creating a magnificent atmosphere. The picture below gives you an idea of what to expect.

Full details including how to book tickets are in our what’s on in December post.

Poinsettias galore

And that leads us nicely to the next essential element of Malaga at Christmas. Red is probably the most traditional Christmas colour so it’s no surprise to find the streets, squares and parks in Malaga planted with poinsettias.

Get your own at one of the florist stalls along the Alameda Principal and then admire them everywhere in the city.

 
And finally, here’s a video showcasing our favourite pictures of Malaga at Christmas in 2018.
If you haven’t been able to make it to Malaga this Christmas, make it a date for next year. We look forward to seeing you.

Meanwhile, ¡Feliz Navidad!

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