The Malaga Christmas Market, among the top five 'sunny' Christmas markets in all of Europe

Christmas in Málaga is uniquely celebrated, with lights brightening every corner of the city. In recent years, the downtown lights have become an attraction for both locals and visitors, who stop on Larios Street to enjoy the yearly light show and other activities. However, Málaga is also renowned for its Christmas market, ranked for the second consecutive year as the fifth best 'sunny Christmas market' in Europe by European Best Destinations, not only due to the usually pleasant weather compared to other European cities but also because of its large Christmas market and numerous artisanal and cultural stalls spread out along Paseo del Parque and Muelle Uno.

The portal European Best Destinations includes Málaga's market among the top 14 in Europe that enjoy a pleasant climate during Christmas, a prestigious list highlighting those markets that, in cities across the continent, fill squares with light, trees, and a charming, colorful atmosphere with temperatures that rarely drop below 0ºC. Málaga's market is one of the eight from Spain featured in this selection, ranking second nationally, only surpassed by Tenerife's. The top spots are taken by Madeira (Portugal) in first place and Valletta (Malta) in second. Ahead of Málaga, there is also the Christmas market in Athens. Along with Tenerife and Málaga, other Spanish Christmas markets featured are Madrid (7th), Barcelona (9th), Seville (11th), Granada (12th), Mallorca (13th), and Bilbao (14th).

"Málaga is one of the trendiest destinations in Europe for a sunny Christmas. This bright and surprising city is a mix of everything you love: sun, beach, culture, authenticity, tradition, shopping...", explain from European Best Destinations, who add that "in winter, Málaga doesn't settle for a small Christmas market under the palm trees, but the city boasts several Christmas markets" and that the city "is also known for the quality of its Christmas lights (among the most beautiful in Europe)".

"Don't waste time, grab your sunglasses, sunscreen, and a Santa hat and book your flights, your accommodation, as well as your tours and activities for a winter vacation in sunny Málaga", they advise from the European portal. European Best Destinations also recommends on this occasion the Málaga Premium Hotel, especially for its location: "Situated on a pedestrian street right in the center of Málaga".