Every year, the Three Kings, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar awaken magic and excitement in every corner of the Costa del Sol.
These bearers of gifts and messages of hope embark on a special tour to visit the streets of the province of Malaga, handing out tons of sweets and sweets.
This tradition, deeply rooted in the local culture, makes children and their families look forward to the parade with excitement, anticipating with joy the surprises they will bring with them.
But where and when will the Three Kings Parade take place on the Costa del Sol? We tell you all the details below.
Where can you enjoy the Three Kings Parade on the Costa del Sol?
The Costa del Sol offers numerous settings full of charm to enjoy the magical Three Kings Parade. We show you where to experience this event for the whole family.
Majesty in Malaga city
One of the most impressive parades is, without a doubt, the Three Kings Parade in Malaga city, where spectacular floats parade, there is a lot of animation and thousands of kilos of sweets are distributed.
This year, the parade will start at 6:00 p.m. from the Malaga City Hall, but from 5:00 p.m. the Three Wise Men will depart from the Alcazaba towards the Malaga City Hall.
On the way back from the route, as they pass through the Plaza de la Marina, the Three Wise Men will get off the floats and walk towards the Cathedral. On the steps, they will make an offering before a living Nativity scene, accompanied by the music of the Choir of the Orfeón Universitario de Málaga.
It should also be noted that there will be parades of their Majesties and activities in the different districts of Malaga.
Don't miss the Malaga City Parade!
The Three Wise Men visit the Costa del Sol
Their Majesties visit the villages of the Costa del Sol every year.
In Fuengirola they will arrive, nothing more and nothing less, than by helicopter at the Elola sports complex (Sunday, January 5 at 5:00 p.m.). From there they tour the town to distribute thousands of sweets in a procession made up of more than twenty themed floats with popular children's characters and parades included.
On the other hand, in Marbella, the Three Wise Men will participate in a large parade that will run through the entire city center. On January 4, from 5:00 p.m., children will be able to deliver their letter to the Three Wise Men in a special event, while on January 5, the long-awaited parade will take place, one of the most exciting on the Costa del Sol.
The Three Kings Parade in Torremolinos begins at 5:00 p.m. with a large procession in the Plaza Blas Infante, distributing thousands of kilos of candy and almost a ton of confetti and streamer.
In Estepona, the 5th of January is also a fun-filled day for children. With a children's party at 11:30 a.m. at the Fairgrounds, Sports and Leisure followed by the Great Parade of the Three Kings at 5:00 p.m., where thousands of candies and toys will be distributed for the little ones. At 6:00 p.m. will be the Cavalcade of the Three Kings in the neighborhood of Cancelada.
At the other end of the Costa del Sol, in Rincón de la Victoria you can also enjoy this parade. The day dedicated to Their Majesties the Three Wise Men of the East will begin at 11:00 a.m. with their official reception in the Municipal Auditorium. Later, the Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana will become the setting for a special stop that will include a Living Nativity Scene and a musical performance. To close the day, at 4:00 p.m., the Great Parade will depart from Los Rubios, filling the streets with magic and joy for all attendees.
Magic in the interior of the province
In the interior of the province, this day is also lived in a big way.
In Antequera, in addition to distributing sweets and sweets, mantecados are delivered during this day, while in Ronda, you can follow the route of the Three Wise Men through the emblematic streets of the old town.
And curiously, the way they celebrate the visit of the Three Wise Men in Archidona: on the morning of January 5, children go around the town dragging and hitting strings of old cans, a wake-up call to Their Majesties to bring them the desired gifts.
Other towns such as Frigiliana, Alora, Jubrique, Coín, among many others, will also celebrate the Three Kings parade.
Which Costa del Sol Parade are you going to enjoy this year?
As we have mentioned, on the Costa del Sol there are many possibilities to enjoy the Cavalcade of the Three Kings, whether in Malaga city, on the coast or in inland towns.
Whichever destination you choose, you will live a unique experience with your family.
Feel the magic and excitement on the Costa del Sol!
