If you’re on holiday in the city at the end of this month, you may want to take part in some of the many events celebrating Halloween in Malaga. In the updated edition for 2022, you can see what’s on in Malaga during Halloween. You can also discover what the Spanish do to mark All Hallows and most importantly of all, where to buy your outfit.
Halloween is a relatively new custom in Spain, but as a country that loves a party and dressing up, it’s now one of the most popular events in the calendar. Malaga is no exception and like many other cities in Spain, the UK and the US, the city will be teeming with vampires, witches and zombies at the end of October.
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Events celebrating Halloween in Malaga
Many bars and restaurants will be having a Halloween-themed night – expect very low lighting and lots of ghoulish decor. But if you’re looking for venues properly celebrating Halloween in Malaga, try these suggestions:
Creepy cemeteries
If you’re looking to get off the beaten track in Malaga, two of the city’s cemeteries are recommended. Not only will they get you into the Halloween mood, they both boast interesting architecture, some famous inhabitants and are oases of peace and quiet. Read about San Miguel Cemetery here.
English Cemetery – Avda de Pries 1 (near the bullring). Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 2pm. €3
San Miguel Cemetery – Plaza del Patrocinio. Daily 9am to 2pm & 4 to 6pm. Free
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Family frights
The Conception Botanical Gardens offer guided tours round the grounds and house, but on Halloween you won’t be looking out for plants and trees.
Younger children will love the family clue hunt around the gardens on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October. Starting at 11am and taking two hours, the event includes a fancy dress parade so go along in your full Halloween gear. This event costs €9 for adults and €6.90 for children. Book your place by phone 951 926 180 or 647 585 457.
Haunted house
The Botanical Gardens also has a terrifying night on Halloween itself with figures and phantoms appearing from the darkest nooks and crannies in the house and gardens.Do dress up to join in and expect a fright-filled 60 minutes at one of the loveliest spots in Malaga.
Monday 31 October from 7pm. Tickets (€17) must be booked by phone – 951 926 180 or 647 585 457.
Black night in Soho
The Soho district is also celebrating Halloween. Fun starts at 5.15pm and there are photocalls, zombie dances and games until 8.30pm. Join the fun on Calle Tomás Heredia.
Monday 31 October from 5.15pm. Free
Portside trick or treat
Kids and family fun at Muelle Uno. A variety of activities will take place including games, a fancy dress fashion show, tons (and tons) of sweets and lots of surprises. Trick or treat around shops on the port. Suitable for all the family.
Monday 31 October 5 to 8pm. Free
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Traditions celebrating Halloween in Malaga
Although Spain is gradually adopting an American-style Halloween (fancy dress, trick or treating etc), more traditional activities are still popular. 1 November is a national holiday (handy if you’ve been out till late the night before) and a day for honouring the family’s deceased.
Chestnuts tostón – a long-standing tradition is to feast on roast chestnuts, sometimes with bacon and raisins, washed down by a glass (or several) of homemade spirits. Several villages near Malaga celebrate the tostón on the weekend before Halloween or on 1 November. If you can’t get to a traditional tostón, buy a cone of roasted chestnuts at one of the stalls in Malaga.
Huesos de santo – the Spanish traditionally eat ‘saints bones’ at Halloween. The sweetmeat made from marzipan and egg yolk and sugar paste is hugely popular and you’ll see them in the windows of all the cake shops in Malaga.
Where to buy Halloween costumes in Malaga
If you’re celebrating Halloween in Malaga, the good news is that you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to outfits. Plenty of shops in the city centre sell full costumes and accessories so you needn’t be without your witch’s hat, vampire fangs or zombie mask. Here’s our pick:
- Luis Carrasquilla – fancy dress for all occasions. Calle Juan de Padilla 12
- Juguetes Carrión – fancy dress for all occasions. Calle Nueva 20 and Calle San Juan 33.
- Imaginarium – some great Halloween outfits for children at these traditional toy stores. Several branches in Malaga including Vialia and Plaza Mayor. See where else to go shopping in Malaga.
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