Last updated 5 November 2026. Fuengirola 2026 confirmed; Marbella and Mijas 2026 municipal schedules require official confirmation.
Christmas markets in Marbella mix craft stalls, gifts and seasonal food, and the Costa del Sol has a few long-running ones nearby. So far only one has published 2026 dates: Fuengirola’s. For the others we give last year’s dates, labelled as last year’s, so you know what to expect without planning around them.
Marbella Christmas market, Avenida del Mar
Last season the council put its Christmas market on Avenida del Mar, between the Alameda area and the seafront. It had more than 30 stalls selling gifts, crafts and seasonal food, plus free family shows and workshops. It ran from 28 November 2025 to 5 January 2026, generally 12:00 to 22:00. The 2026–27 dates haven’t been announced yet. We’ll update this page when they are. Last season’s announcement: marbella.es
San Pedro Alcántara and Nueva Andalucía
In December 2025, San Pedro Alcántara held its festive shopping event along Calle Lagasca, Calle Córdoba and Avenida Marqués del Duero. Nueva Andalucía had a charity Christmas market at its Centro Polivalente. Both are small, local markets, quite different from a town-centre one. Neither has announced 2026 dates, so wait for the council’s Christmas programme before you travel: marbella.es
Confirmed for 2026: Fuengirola
Fuengirola’s Town Hall has confirmed a market in Plaza de la Constitución from Thursday 26 November to Sunday 20 December 2026. It will have 17 wooden chalets with Christmas goods from local businesses and artisans. Hours are 10:30–14:30 and 17:00–21:00, and the list of vendors is due on 18 November. Fuengirola is outside Marbella, further along the Costa del Sol. Official source: fuengirola.es
Mijas Pueblo: dates not confirmed yet
The Christmas market in Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblo, suits anyone who likes local crafts in a white village. Mijas Town Hall confirmed it for last season, from 28 November 2025 to 5 January 2026. The Andalusian tourism website shows estimated dates for 2026, but says they are approximate and based on previous years. Treat them as a guess until Mijas publishes this year’s event. Municipal source: mijas.es
Not every local market is a Christmas market
Marbella and Puerto Banús also have craft and street markets all year. Marbella Tourism lists the Zoco del Sol on the Puerto Banús promenade for winter weekends, and the Nueva Andalucía Saturday market near Centro Plaza runs regularly. Both are fine for gifts, but they aren’t Christmas markets unless the organiser announces a festive edition. Marbella Tourism listings: turismo.marbella.es
Visiting with children
Go in the morning to browse without the crowds, or in the evening if you’re there for the lights. Check accessibility and the weather before you leave. If you’re after a particular workshop, Santa visit or show, look up the organiser’s schedule and don’t assume it runs every day.
Quick answer
Which Christmas market near Marbella has confirmed 2026 dates?
Fuengirola’s municipal market has published dates of 26 November–20 December 2026. Marbella and Mijas market programmes need checking against new municipal announcements.
Looking for festive dinners and family events instead? See Christmas events in Marbella.