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This Halloween, the towns of Costa del Sol will be hosting family-friendly events with a festive and spooky touch.
The local council in Estepona will transform the Caseta Municipal on Friday 31st October into a haunted-fun-zone. Families can enjoy inflatable castles from 7pm to midnight. There will also be a “Pasaje del Terror”, a costume contest with cash prizes and a sweets walk called “Truco o Trato”. A Night of the Lost Souls Dance Performance will take place at 8pm. Live music by local group Malpaso will follow at 9:30pm.
Families can enjoy a spooky party in Cancelada from 5pm until 11pm the same day. Face painting and mask making workshops are available, as well as a dance show by Ana Guerrero’s Academy, an animation, and a costume competition with cash prizes awarded for the scariest characters. The party continues until late thanks to a DJ, bar and other activities.
Casares is hosting multiple Halloween events. This Sunday, October 26th, at 12 noon the festivities will begin in Rosario Gardens. Casares Costa. A musical performance by Wednesday will take place at 5pm. On Friday, October 31st, the celebrations will continue in Casares and Secadaro. Full details are available on Ayuntamiento Casares’ Facebook page.
Manilva’s Halloween festivities begin on Saturday, 1 November at 5pm, in the Castillo de la Duquesa. Families can take part in workshops, mini markets, and special quiet hours from 5pm-6pm.
There is so much to do that families will have a great time.
Did you know Halloween is relatively recent in Spain?
Traditionally, November 1 is more significant: Día de Todos los Santos (All Saints Day) is a public holiday dedicated to honouring deceased loved ones. It’s a day for reflection and family time. A quieter and more traditional version of Halloween’s spooks, sweets, and other fun activities.
