Marbella Set To Light Up For Christmas – Lighting Date And Christmas Market

The aureate glow of Christmas officially is astir to get connected nan Costa del Sol, arsenic Mayor María Ángeles Muñoz has announced erstwhile she will property nan fastener to illuminate much than 2 cardinal LED lights crossed Marbella, transforming nan metropolis into a wintertime wonderland. 

Thousands of residents will battalion nan Avenida del Mar to witnesser nan spectacular switch-on ceremony, complete pinch unrecorded carols from nan Municipal Choir, a snowfall of biodegradable confetti, and a dazzling fireworks finale complete nan Mediterranean. The prima attraction this twelvemonth will beryllium nan return of nan accepted Christmas Market connected Avenida del Mar, which opens its woody chalets to nan nationalist from Friday 28 November and will tally regular until Monday 5 January.

Christmas marketplace connected Avenida del Mar

Running nan afloat magnitude of nan palm-lined boulevard from nan iconic Dalí sculptures to nan seafront, nan marketplace will characteristic complete 40 artisan stalls brimming pinch hand-crafted decorations, seasonal sweets, roasted chestnuts, and accepted Andalusian treats. Families tin lukewarm up pinch cups of heavy Spanish basking cocoa while children meet Papa Noel successful his sparkling grotto aliases return portion successful free regular workshops making Christmas cards and ceramic ornaments.

Throughout nan five-week celebration, nan Avenida del Mar will travel live pinch a packed programme of free entertainment. Weekend highlights see flamenco-zambomba performances, gospel choirs, children’s theatre shows, and roving brass bands playing classical Christmas melodies pinch an Andalusian twist. On New Year’s Eve, nan boulevard will big a family-friendly countdown statement pinch unrecorded euphony starring up to midnight fireworks.

Local artisans still person chance to motion up for a marketplace stall

Local traders still person nan chance to subordinate nan festive bonanza. Marbella Town Hall is actively encouraging section artisans and producers to use for remaining pitches. Interested businesses tin interaction nan Commerce Department connected 603 200 597 aliases 602 674 693, aliases email infocomercio@marbella.es aliases info@arteyglam.com for afloat specifications and exertion forms.

Other than Avenida del Mar, nan Christmas magic spreads crossed nan city. The Old Town’s constrictive streets will beryllium draped successful thousands of twinkling lights, while Plaza de los Naranjos is to big a elephantine nativity segment hand-crafted by section artists. Puerto Banús will beryllium sparkling pinch its celebrated floating Christmas tree, and nan La Bajadilla sportfishing larboard will ray up pinch a spectacular marine-themed display.

The Christmas Market connected Avenida del Mar opens regular from 12pm to 10pm (until midnight astatine weekends), pinch each activities wholly free for visitors.