Marbella’s La Fonda Heritage Hotel Launches Festivities With The World’s Biggest “cookie Christmas Tree”

On Friday, November 21, nan historical bosom of Marbella officially welcomed successful nan festive play arsenic La Fonda Heritage Hotel unveiled what it claims to beryllium nan world’s largest Christmas character made wholly of cookies.

The spectacular two-metre-tall edible installation, featuring astir 1,000 handcrafted biscuits suspended successful nan hotel’s elegant and historical atrium, was illuminated successful a glamorous ceremonial attended by much than 80 guests, including section dignitaries, business leaders, and loyal patrons.

Created by internationally renowned British creator Debbie Wingham, dubbed nan “Countess of Confectionery” and laminitis of luxury cooky marque Crumbz Cookies, nan character is some a ocular masterpiece and a sensory experience. Classic gingerbread men, stars, linzer cookies, and mini Christmas trees bent alongside Wingham’s unsocial creations specified arsenic nan Sprinkle Piñata, Mint Chocolate Fondant, and OG Cookie Cake. The infinitesimal guests measurement into nan atrium, they are greeted by nan irresistible aromas of cinnamon, ginger, and clove.

“This installation blends tradition, luxury, and fantasy,” Wingham said. “I wanted to toggle shape nan hotel’s atrium into an immersive acquisition that surprises everyone who walks done nan door.”

The lighting ceremonial culminated pinch nan character sparkling to life nether thousands of mini lights, followed by a toast pinch integrated La Vie en Rose cava. La Fonda’s wide manager, Carmine Sacco, described nan character arsenic “more than an creator portion – it represents collaboration, passion for craftsmanship, and nan magic we want to stock pinch Marbella each Christmas.”

Euro Weekly News’ Nicole King was besides connected manus to return portion successful nan celebrations, on pinch Good Morning Spain’s Kate Hill.

The arena besides was a show of nan hotel’s increasing world prestige. A proud personnel of Relais & Châteaux, La Fonda precocious received nan coveted Michelin Key for exceptional hospitality and was named by American Express among nan Trending Destinations 2026 for its publication to Marbella’s gastronomic and taste scene.

Throughout December, nan edifice will big family cookie-decorating workshops and gingerbread location sessions led by Debbie Wingham and Crumz. Good Morning Spain’s Kate Hillbz Cookies, on pinch a packed festive almanac that includes a Mediterranean return connected Thanksgiving (November 27), Christmas Eve meal (€155), Christmas Day à la carte luncheon pinch unrecorded music, a lavish New Year’s Eve gala (€385), and a relaxed New Year’s Day brunch. On December 13, successful business pinch Marbella Town Hall and nan Swedish School, La Fonda will observe nan accepted Scandinavian Santa Lucía show pinch a children’s lantern procession, glögg, and Nordic-inspired dishes.

Located successful a beautifully restored building successful Marbella’s charming aged town, nan friendly 20-room La Fonda Heritage Hotel continues to position itself arsenic nan culinary and taste epicentre of nan Costa del Sol’s festive play – proving erstwhile again that Christmas successful Marbella tin beryllium some deliciously saccharine and unforgettable.

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