Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your Christmas celebrations in Motril with our comprehensive festive events guide. You'll find all the activities and celebrations that transform our coastal city during this cherished season.
From Plaza de España, the heart of festivities, to Paseo de las Explanadas, the city adorns itself with lights and traditional decorations. Christmas markets fill the main streets, while the Parque de los Pueblos de América hosts shows and activities for the whole family. The proximity to Granada allows visitors to complement the experience with visits to the famous nativity scenes of the provincial capital.
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Traditional handmade crafts and local food.
The Christmas Market in Granada offers a variety of handmade and seasonal products, including nativity scenes, jewelry, textiles, Granadian ceramics, and traditional local food.
Where: Granada | More Info: Granada Christmas Market
Fireworks display over the sea.
The Almuñécar Fair with fireworks is a notable event honoring the Virgin of the Ancient with an impressive fireworks display over the sea.
Where: Almuñécar | More Info: Almuñécar Fair Fireworks
Marian procession with fireworks.
The Assumption of Mary Festival is a significant celebration in Almuñécar, featuring fireworks and a Marian procession.
Where: Almuñécar | More Info: Assumption of Mary (Fireworks!)
Intensive preparation of the cemeteries with special services.
The cemeteries of Almuñécar and La Herradura are preparing for the celebration of All Saints' Day with an intense effort in painting, gardening, and cleaning. The municipality has set up special parking and reinforced the bus service to facilitate access to the cemeteries.
Where: Almuñécar | More Info: All Saints Day
Traditional parade through Granada's historic center.
The Cabalgata de Reyes in Granada is a traditional spectacle that begins on January 5, where the Three Wise Men parade through the streets of Granada distributing gifts and candies. The procession consists of 26 floats and over a thousand people, covering more than five kilometers through the historic center of the city.
Where: Granada | More Info: Three Kings Parade of Granada
Union participation with ticket number 39.393.
The UGT Christmas Lottery is an activity where you can participate and try your luck, with tickets available for 5€.
Where: Granada | More Info: Christmas Lottery