Christmas the Andalusian way! The best family plans in Malaga

How about enjoying an Andalusian-style Christmas? We head south by train to experience a Christmas with family in Malaga.

Its mild climate during the winter makes it an ideal place to escape the harshest cold and comfortably enjoy the city. If the city already has a cheerful and festive atmosphere, during Christmas happiness is multiplied with its increasingly famous decorations. During these days, the city has a wide range of leisure activities and plans that make more and more people choose Malaga as a destination for their Christmas holidays.

What do you say? Are you going to miss it? Find out everything now and plan your family getaway to Malaga with Renfe!

Family Christmas plans in Malaga:

- Christmas lighting

As we said, Malaga's Christmas lights are becoming more and more famous and no wonder! The famous Christmas lights have become one of the most anticipated events of the year for the people of Malaga. This year it will take place on Friday, 28 November. Calle Larios will hold its traditional classic light and sound show with several shows a day. Believe us, both adults and children will be blown away.

- Nativity scene route

Nativity scenes are one of the hallmarks of Malaga's Christmas. Every year, the city is filled with amazing displays of nativity scenes. From the most traditional to the most innovative. You will definitely find your favourite one.

  • Monumental Nativity Scene of the Cathedral of Malaga: this is a traditional nativity scene of more than 60 square metres, located in the heart of the Cathedral.
  • Municipal Nativity Scene of Malaga City Hall: set up in the City Hall's Patio de Banderas, one of the city's icons. You can't miss it!
  • Living Nativity Scene: the Diocesan house is a true living nativity scene, with real actors and sets. Quite a spectacle!
  • Underwater Nativity Scene: Sea Life Benalmádena has its own underwater nativity scene, where marine nature blends with Christmas, creating quite a special landscape. You can visit from Malaga on on Line C-1.


- Street concerts and traditional zambombás

If there is one thing that characterises an Andalusian Christmas, it is its joy and of course its rhythm. In the streets of the centre, local groups and artists perform Christmas carols or authentic zambombás are celebrated, with clapping, guitars and flamenco carols.

- Christmas markets in Malaga

The city and its surroundings have Christmas markets where you can buy gifts, decorations and enjoy the best Christmas atmosphere. Discover the best Christmas markets in Malaga with Renfe.

How to get to Malaga by train

Malaga María Zambrano is the city's main station, right in the city centre, offering High-Speed, Long-Distance, and Medium-Distance services, and connections to Cercanías (Commuter) and lines C-1 and C-2.

Take advantage of our children discounts or Spanish large family discount and buy your train ticket to Malaga at the best price to enjoy Christmas in Malaga with Renfe.