--- title: "Magic and Tradition: the Three Kings Parade on the Costa del Sol" description: Experience the excitement of the Three Kings Parade on the Costa del Sol, a parade full of joy and unforgettable moments for the whole family. image: https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hubfs/1%20cabalgata%20reyes%20magos%20malaga-1.webp --- [DE | ](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/de) [FR | ](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/fr) [EN | ](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en) [ES | ](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/es) Blog:  [> Back to visitcostadelsol.com | ](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/) [![fondo_logo.png](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/fondo_logo.png?width=567&height=125&name=fondo_logo.png "fondo_logo.png")](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/es) - [Activities](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/adventure-activities) - [Culture](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/culture) - [Holidays](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/holidays) - [Gastronomy](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/gastronomy) - [Experiences](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/experiences) - [Golf](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/golf) - [Professional](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/professional) # Magic and Tradition: the Three Kings Parade on the Costa del Sol ![](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hubfs/1%20cabalgata%20reyes%20magos%20malaga-1.webp)  Tags: [Family](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/family) Every year, the **Three Kings**, **Melchior**, **Gaspar** and **Balthazar** awaken magic and excitement in every corner of the [**Costa del Sol**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/). 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](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/malaga-p9831)**, 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**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/malaga-costa-del-sol/culture-and-museums/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/malaga-cathedral-p15281). 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! ![2 cabalgata reyes magos](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2%20cabalgata%20reyes%20magos.webp?width=730&height=420&name=2%20cabalgata%20reyes%20magos.webp) ### The Three Wise Men visit the Costa del Sol Their Majesties visit the **villages of the Costa del Sol** every year. In [**Fuengirola**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/fuengirola-p9691) 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**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/marbella-p9851), 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**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/torremolinos-p10061)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**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/estepona-p9661), 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**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/other-villages-on-the-malaga-coast/rincon-de-la-victoria-p9971) 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**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/antequera-p9301), in addition to distributing **sweets and sweets**, mantecados are delivered during this day, while in [**Ronda**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/ronda-p9991), 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**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/other-inland-villages/archidona-p9321): 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](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/villages-of-the-axarquia/frigiliana-p9681)**, [**Alora**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/other-inland-villages/alora-p9271), [**Jubrique**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/other-inland-villages/jubrique-p9791), [**Coín**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/other-inland-villages/coin-p9551), among many others, will also celebrate the **Three Kings parade**. ![3 cabalgata reyes magos bufon](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3%20cabalgata%20reyes%20magos%20bufon.webp?width=730&height=420&name=3%20cabalgata%20reyes%20magos%20bufon.webp) ## 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. 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