2025 Christmas Markets Almuñécar – La Herradura & More

Christmas Markets 2025

We love the holiday season, and there are plenty of Christmas markets to choose from.  We have listed those we know 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.

2025 Christmas Markets Almuñécar – La Herradura

Saturday, 29 November 2025 – Valle Verde Animal Rescue Christmas Market

11:00 – 15:00  Hotel Arrayanes (Paseo de Cotobro 5 Almuñecar, at the end on San Cristobal Beach)
Festive market with mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas gifts, cakes, a raffle, and much more.  This benefits the Valle Verde Animal Rescue.  For more info, to arrange a stall or make donations, contact Lindarane@hotmail.com or WhatsApp 0044771991774

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 17 – Christmas Charity Market La Herradura

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

December 19 to 21 – Medieval Christmas Market Almuñecar 

The Medieval market is back with a touch of Christmas! This is one of the annual Mercado de Navidad or Christmas markets.

Along the Paseo del Altillo, with crafts, food, Christmas products, gastronomy, toys, accessories…. Read more about the Medieval Market of the past.

• Friday December 19th – 17:30 to 23:00
• Saturday & Sunday December 20th & 21st – 11:00 to 23:00

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

December 22 Christmas Market – 𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗔 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗦, Motril

December 22  Christmas Market Otívar 

December 26 to 28 – La Cochera Christmas Market, La Herradura

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 6.  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.

Here is a list of markets for the holiday season.

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, 09:00 – 14:00.

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.