The holiday season is upon us, and there is so much going on! It is magical to experience (Navidad) Christmas in La Herradura. We also know it can be not easy to find out when and where things are happening, so we compile the information and keep it here for you! If we know the information, it will be in this post, and we will continue to provide updates throughout the season.

Please use the table of contents to jump to a section or date quickly.

Bookmark this, so you can refer to it throughout the season (December 2024 to January 2025)!

Remember, you are in Spain, so it isn’t just all about Christmas, and then you are done.  Nope, the holiday season continues through the first week of January, to be sure we celebrate the Epiphany and the Three Kings!

La Herradura Christmas Program

Holiday events by date

This year, there are some great Christmas activities and events in La Herradura.  See the full program below, including the 3 kings, contests, nativity scene, Christmas carols, and more.

This year, the center of activities will be concentrated in the Civic Center facilities, both the auditorium and the square, since it will host, among others, the Christmas market.

December 1-8, 2025 – La Herradura Charity Christmas Market

Rastrillo Solidario for Caritas Parroquial – In favor of the Parish Caritas of La Herradura
Organized by the Cofradia de La Herradura, held each morning and afternoon
Location: C/ Alhambra Bajo 3 (opposite Caribe bakery)

December 5, 2025 – La Herradura Holiday Lights 

20:30  Plaza de la Independencia
Each year, this feels more magical and special.

December 6 – Christmas Market and Traditional Snack La Herradura 

16:00  Plaza de la Independencia
Enjoy the market with the traditional snacksck and boucy houses for the kids.
Merchant association and shopping in La Herradura.

December 6 – Christmas Party La Herradura 

18:00 Zambomba (traditional Christmas music) by the Ortigosa Group.
Location: Plaza de la Independencia in La Herradura.

December 12 – Christmas Nativity Opening La Herradura 

December 13 –  SALIDA DE LA PASTORAL

18:00  Christmas music through the streets of La Herradura

December 13 – Gala of local artists La Herradura

19:00 Civic Center La Herradura
Location: “Diego Martínez” Auditorium of the Civic Center of La Herradura.
for the benefit of the Brotherhood of La Herradura.
An emotional gala where we can enjoy the artists of our town.

December 17 – Christmas Charity Market La Herradura

Location: Independence Square of La Herradura
Fundraising for the campaign “A child without a toy”

December 17 –  SALIDA DE LA PASTORAL

18:00  Christmas music through the streets of La Herradura

December 18 – Christmas Gala of La Herradura

19:30 Civic Center La Herradura
New Year’s Eve Chimes | Christmas Breakfast | Three Kings Day
Donation of €4 for the IES Study Trip Villanueva del Mar

December 19 – Christmas Carol competition of La Herradura

CEIP Las Gaviotas
9:30. Student admission
12:00  Family admission

December 19 to 21 – La Cochera Christmas Market, La Herradura

December 20- Christmas Market La Herradura  Jarana Navidena

Location: Independence Square of La Herradura
11:00  Christmas Market
run by the Association of Merchants and Artisans of La Herradura
13:00 Food and drink stand to benefit little Aurelio

18:00 Performance by the choir “Cosas Nuestras”
19:00 Zambomba José Cortés “El Pirata” 

December 21- Christmas Movie La Herradura – Aladin

Location: “Diego Martínez” Auditorium of the Civic Center, La Herradura.
Time: 18:00
Donation €2 to benefit Cáritas Parroquial

December 26 to 21 – La Cochera Christmas Market, La Herradura

December 27 – SAN SILVESTRE HERRADUREÑA

11:00 Fun run through the streets of our town, Departure from Plaza de la Independencia de La Herradura 

December 27 – Visit the Royal Postman, La Herradura

16:30 Christmas workshops, mattresses, and lots of fun. Location: La Herradura Castle

December 27 –  Christmas Concert, La Herradura

La Herradura Choir
20:00 Location: Church of San José

December 28- Christmas Movie La Herradura – Polar Express

Location: “Diego Martínez” Auditorium of the Civic Center, La Herradura.
Time: 18:30

December 30 – Christmas Sweets Workshop, La Herradura

Location: La Herradura Civic Center
Morning and afternoon schedule
Limited places available. Registration until December 26th at the Deputy Mayor’s Office, La Herradura

December 22, 2025 – Parade with Papá Noel – Santa Claus La Herradura

17:00 departs Futobal Stadium, La Herradura, and ends at the Civic Center.

• 16:00  Santa Claus Departs in a Fishing Boat
  Route from Dani’s Nautical Activities to Las Tejas Football Stadium
• 17:00 Departure from Las Tejas Football Stadium
  Las Tejas Football Stadium, Las Tejas Street, Andres Segovia Promenade, Acera del Pilar, Prieto Moreno Avenue and Civic Center
• Upon Arrival at the Civic Center:  Handing over Letters to Santa Claus, accompanied by Christmas carols from La Pastoral de La Herradura, Merry Christmas!

December 23 –  Choir Concert La Herradura

19:30 Church San Jose

December 21 to 24 – Christmas  Rosary of the Aurora La Herradura 

Route through the old town of La Herradura each morning
06:00 Church of San Jose

December 22 –  SALIDA DE LA PASTORAL

19:00  Christmas music Civic Center  of La Herradura

December 26 –  SALIDA DE LA PASTORAL

18:00  Christmas music through the streets of La Herradura

January 3, 2025 – New Year’s Concert La Herradura

20.:00  Civic Center
Almuñécar Municipal Band.
Location: “Diego Martínez” Auditorium of the Civic Center of La Herradura.

January 5 – Cabalgata de Reyes (The 3 Kings Parade) La Herradura

Cavalcade of SS.MM Los Reyes Magos de Oriente will visit the streets of our town.

January 06, 2026 –  SALIDA DE LA PASTORAL

12:30  Christmas music Church of San Jose, La Herradura

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Christmas Markets

If you would like to see a list of all of the local Christmas markets, look no further.  We even cover some in the nearby areas!

Christmas Menus & New Year’s Menus

There are so many wonderful restaurants in Almuñecar and La Herradura. Many offer special Christmas menus and New Year’s menus.

Christmas in Motril, Nerja, Salobrena, Granada & Malaga + More

We have a list of things to do and see for Christmas in Granada and Malaga, we also show the program for Motril and Nerja too.

Do you have a holiday event to add? 

Are you offering something special for Christmas or New Year’s?  We do our best to give back to the community during the holiday and offer this free publicity for your Christmas event here.

Please contact us and we will do our best to add it here.

Happy Holidays!  ¡Felices Fiestas!

Where to Stay in the Area

his area is filled with amazing places to stay from the high-end hotels to the more inexpensive hostels and campgrounds, to holiday rentals, rural villas, and estates.  We have them all here and you will be amazed at what you can get for your money.  This town itself has many hills, so more opportunities for those incredible sea views.  Read more about where to stay in Costa Tropical.

Resources

Check here to view our holiday Calendar.

Keep in mind the supermarkets and grocery stores may be closed or have limited hours during the holidays.
View La Herradura & Almuñécar supermarkets here.

Okay, so what we plan to do is share with you the things we know about.  Keep coming back, as we will continue to add through the season.  If you have something you would like us to add, just send it to us via email and we will do our best to include it.  Please also keep an eye out on Facebook, the city tourism cultural agenda as well as the city council website.

We also have a table of contents, which may be expanded to quickly jump to a specific date or activity.