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The golden glow of Christmas officially is about to arrive on the Costa del Sol, as Mayor María Ángeles Muñoz has announced when she will press the button to illuminate more than two million LED lights across Marbella, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
Residents will fill the Avenida del Mar for the spectacular switch-on, which includes live carols performed by the Municipal Choir, biodegradable confetti falling from the sky, and fireworks over the Mediterranean. This year’s star attraction will be the return to the traditional Christmas Market at Avenida del Mar. The wooden chalets will open their doors daily from Friday 28th November until Monday 5th January.
Christmas market on Avenida del Mar
Running the full length of the palm-lined boulevard from the iconic Dalí sculptures to the seafront, the market will feature over 40 artisan stalls brimming with hand-crafted decorations, seasonal sweets, roasted chestnuts, and traditional Andalusian treats. The market will feature over 40 artisan stalls selling hand-crafted decorations, seasonal sweets, roasted chestnuts and traditional Andalusian treats.
A variety of free shows will take place on the Avenida Del Mar throughout the five-week festival. Highlights of the weekend include gospel choirs, flamenco-zambomba shows, children’s theater performances, and roving Brass Bands playing classic Christmas tunes with an Andalusian flair. The boulevard will host an all-ages countdown party on New Year’s Eve with live music and fireworks at midnight.
Sign up now for a local market stall
The festive bonanza is still open to local traders. Marbella Town Hall actively encourages local artisans and producers apply for remaining pitches. Interested businesses can contact the Commerce Department on 603 200 597 or 602 674 693, or email infocomercio@marbella.es or info@arteyglam.com for full details and application forms.
Aside from Avenida Del Mar, Christmas magic is spread throughout the city. The Old Town streets will be decorated with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. In Plaza de los Naranjos, a huge nativity scene created by local artists will take place. Puerto Banús will be sparkling with its famous floating Christmas tree, and the La Bajadilla fishing port will light up with a spectacular marine-themed display.
All activities are free to visitors at the Christmas Market in Avenida del Mar, which is open daily from 12pm until 10pm (or midnight on weekends).
