Christmas Markets
We just love the holiday season and there are plenty of Christmas markets to choose from. We have listed those we are aware of in Almuñecar, La Herradura, Motril, Nerja and more. If they looked good, we’ve added them to our list. Let us know if you have one we should add.
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- Christmas Markets
- December 5-11, Solidarity Flea Market
- December 8-11 Christmas Market Almuñecar
- December 10 – Valle Verde Christmas Fayre
- December 10 – Vélez-Málaga
- December 11 – Eco Market and Christmas activities in Salobreña
- December 17-18, 2022 Christmas Market La Herradura
- 2021 below
- December 4-8, 2021 – Mercado de Navidad en Christmas Market Almuñecar
- December 3-6, 2021 – Medieval Mercado de Navidad en Christmas Market Motril
- December 3-8, 2021 – Christmas Market Torrox Costa
- December 4, 2021 – Christmas Fayre Torrox Park
- December 5, 2021, Christmas Bazaar Nerja
- December 10 thru 12 – Almuñécar Christmas Market Booths
- December 12 – Christmas Market La Herradura
- 21-23 December – Christmas Market in Salobreña
- December 3 to January 6 – Artisan Christmas Market Nerja
- Thursdays – Frigiliana
- December Tuesdays – Trapiche Market Velez-Málaga
- December each Friday – Almuñécar Market
- Christmas Markets and Lights on the Costa del Sol
- Christmas Markets in Spain
December 5-11, Solidarity Flea Market
morning and afternoon at the Municipal Market
The Solidarity Flea Market, supporting Cáritas Parroquial, at the Municipal Market.
December 8-11 Christmas Market Almuñecar
This was once the Medieval market, but it has now become the Mercado de Navidad or the annual Christmas market.
Paseo del Altillo Crafts, food, Christmas products, gastronomy, toys, accessories…. Read more about the Medieval Market of the past.
December 10 – Valle Verde Christmas Fayre
Each year the Valle Verde Animal Rescue hold a Christmas Fayre to raise funds for their work.
Saturday, December 10 from 12:00 – 16:00 at Hotel Arrayanes, Paseo de Cotobro 5



December 10 – Vélez-Málaga
‘La Chistera Markets’ lands in Vélez-Málaga with a Great Christmas Market in San Francisco. More than thirty brands will meet to offer exclusive hand made products by local artisans. The event will take place next Saturday, December 10, from 12:00 to 20:00.
December 11 – Eco Market and Christmas activities in Salobreña
There are many events and activities for the holiday season in Salobreña! 09:00 – 14:00
December 17-18, 2022 Christmas Market La Herradura
11:00 at the Plaza Centro Cívico
Local businesses will be gathered all in one place at the Plaza del Centro Cívico! Here we will celebrate with the La Herradura Christmas Market.
17:00 The traditional merienda of chocolate & churros will be available. The proceeds will benefit the Cabalgata de Reyes 2023.
18:00 The finishing touch will be Zambombá Flamenca by Niño Caramelo and María Gómez “La Canastera”.
2021 below
Paseo del Altillo Crafts, food, Christmas products, gastronomy, toys, accessories…. Read more about the Medieval Market of the past.
Paseo de la Explanada, you will find Crafts, food, Christmas products, gastronomy, toys, accessories.
December 3-8, 2021 – Christmas Market Torrox Costa
December 3 to 8 you may enjoy a wonderful Christmas Market. It is a great atmosphere, with musical performances, children’s attractions, gifts, Christmas food, drinks and much more!
Avenida Esperanto (Torrox Costa), Malaga
** Open every starting at 12 noon (except day 3)
December 4, 2021 – Christmas Fayre Torrox Park
December 5, 2021, Christmas Bazaar Nerja
Held by the APAA NERJA Dog and Cat Rescue. At the Christmas Bazaar, we will be selling all things Christmassy! From cakes to decorations to gifts, soaps, jewelry, paintings, handbag, hooks, Tombola, a raffle, and loads more, including a doggie kissing booth.
Fitzgerald’s Live Music Bar
Calle Antonio Ferrandis
“Chanquete 2”
Below SuperSol Supermarket Downtown Nerja
December 10 thru 12 – Almuñécar Christmas Market Booths
In 2021 the Christmas booths run by the foreign residents will be located town hall square, Plaza de la Constitución (by the Ayuntamiento)
Open from 11:00 – 20:00 each day!
Christmas market with associations of foreign residents.
December 12 – Christmas Market La Herradura
15:00 – 20:00 at the Civic Center plaza in La Herradura
21-23 December – Christmas Market in Salobreña
There are many events and activities for the holiday season in Salobreña! Visit the Christmas market in Plaza de Palo Iglesias from December 21 to 23. You can just explore and view the lights or attend on a special day and take part in one of the concerts.
View the full program here.
December 3 to January 6 – Artisan Christmas Market Nerja
Located on the Paseo Balcón de Europa in Nerja. It runs from December 3, 2021 – January 6, 2022. Daily from 10:00 – 21:00 More info.
Thursdays – Frigiliana
Atesano Market in Frigiliana Market in Plaza de las Tres Culturas in the center of the village.
Every Thursday 08:30 – 14:00
Visit their Facebook page for more information.
December Tuesdays – Trapiche Market Velez-Málaga
Trapiche Market in Los Jardines del Trapiche, near Velez Málaga.
Every Tuesday 09:30 – 13:30
Visit their Facebook page for more information.
December each Friday – Almuñécar Market
The Friday Market (Mercadillo de Almuñécar) has plenty to offer you during the holiday season.
Every Tuesday 09:30 – 13:30
Christmas Markets and Lights on the Costa del Sol
If you are looking to venture into the Malaga area, you are sure to find some beautiful light displays and markets too. Here is a list of Christmas markets on the Costa del Sol. Including Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Marbella, Malaga, and Torremolinos.
Christmas Markets in Spain
Just in case you are planning an adventure during the holiday season, there are Christmas Markets all over Spain. Here you can find many of those in the bigger cities and areas, see the markets in Spain. Here is another holiday market list which includes Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba, just in case you want a quick day trip to the markets.