Christmas in Mijas

Día de la Constitución Española - Public Holiday

Public holiday in Mijas. Observed on Monday as December 6 falls on a Sunday. Many businesses and public services may be closed.

Source: Calendario Laboral Mijas 2026 - Días Festivos Oficiales

Día de la Inmaculada Concepción - Public Holiday

Public holiday in Mijas. Many businesses and public services may be closed.

Source: Calendario Laboral Mijas 2026 - Días Festivos Oficiales

Sorteo Extraordinario de la Lotería de Navidad

The annual Spanish Christmas Lottery draw, a significant national and local tradition, takes place. Many locals gather to watch the draw.

Source: Lotería Don José

Navidad del Señor - Public Holiday

Public holiday in Mijas. Most shops, businesses, and public services will be closed for Christmas Day.

Source: Calendario Laboral Mijas 2026 - Días Festivos Oficiales

Mercado Navideño en Mijas Pueblo

28 Nov 2026 – 5 Jan 2027Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblofree

A traditional Christmas market featuring local artisan products, gifts, and festive sweets. Open daily from 11:00 to 19:00. The dates are orientative, based on previous years, but confirmed for the 2026-2027 season.

FamilyFreeSource: Andalucia.org

Muestra de Belenes Villa de Mijas

18 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027Various locations in Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas, and La Calafree

An exhibition of traditional nativity scenes (Belenes) across various locations in Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas, and La Cala. In previous years, a map was available at the Tourism Office to guide visitors along the 'Camino de Belén' (Nativity Scene Route). Specific participating belenes and their opening hours for 2026 are pending official announcement.

FamilyFreeSource: Mijas Comunicación

Enjoy 'Pellejitos de Mijas'

16 Nov – 26 DecLa Cala de Mijas (restaurants and bakeries)

A medieval recipe, 'Pellejitos de Mijas' are a traditional sweet in La Cala de Mijas during Christmas and Semana Santa. They are fried dough strips often coated in sugar.

Source: Sabor a Málaga

Taste Malaga's traditional 'Gazpachuelo'

16 Nov – 26 DecLocal restaurants in Mijas

Gazpachuelo is a traditional warm soup from Malaga, typically enjoyed during the colder months and Christmas season. It combines fish broth, potatoes, and a mayonnaise-like emulsion.

Source: El Español