Marbella inaugurates its traditional Christmas market: featuring 30 stalls, workshops, and Disney and Harry Potter shows

Although the official date is not until December 25th, the lighting of Christmas lights has become the starting signal for the holiday calendar across the country, with all kinds of activities and initiatives to celebrate the upcoming arrival of the season. Such is the case in Marbella, which this Friday inaugurates its traditional market featuring around thirty stalls and shows. The iconic Avenida del Mar has been chosen to host this market, which will open its doors this Friday and will continue its activity until January 5th. At this location, more than thirty booths will be set up where one can purchase all kinds of gift items, crafts, and typical holiday gastronomy. All this accompanied by decorations, ambiance, and even artificial snow, aiming to fill the city with excitement and magic during these weeks. But in this setting, not only will countless items be available for purchase, but a vast array of activities for children of all ages will also take place, including performances and workshops for everyone, completely free of charge. Thus, until January 5th, various initiatives will be developed in this central space of Marbella, such as the magic workshop with magician Alejandro, the 'Disco Peque' with Guerrera Kpop, the 'Show of the Royal Pages' or the 'Dance the Christmas' activity. Added to these are the 'Disney and Friends Show', 'Minnie in the Elf Factory' or the 'Christmas Story with Shrek', as well as the 'Gift Factory', the magic show with magician Cristian Flores, or the activity 'Two Elves with a Lot of Spirit'. And for Harry Potter fans, the program includes visits from the young wizard, as well as Dumbledore and McGonagall during these holiday sessions. The official inauguration of this Christmas market will take place this Friday at 7:00 PM with a party "full of color, fantasy, and surprises for the whole family," as explained by the Marbella City Council. During the event, a "charming Elf" will guide attendees into this place transformed into a "magical world" with elves, aerial acrobats, and stilt walkers, as well as Christmas lights, a big snowfall, and "magical" bubbles. "They will transform Avenida del Mar into a true Christmas tale," the City Council assures about these activities and stalls that can be visited from this Friday until January 5th, continuously from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.