Introduction

We'll be refreshing this page soon with Halloween events for 2024! Meanwhile, check out our latest Summer 2024 Events Guide for the Costa del Sol.

As we say "Adios" to Summer and "Bienvenido" to Autumn, we start planning our activities for Halloween! While Halloween may not be a traditional Spanish celebration, it has found its way into the hearts of many on the Costa del Sol. 

Note: We're adding new Halloween Events on the Costa del Sol 2023 as they are announced. Feel free to email our Content Marketing Team with any events you would like to see in this guide! Email: [email protected]

Is Halloween Celebrated in Spain?

Spain is a country steeped in tradition, boasting an array of vibrant festivals and celebrations throughout the year. However, Halloween, known locally as "Noche de Brujas" or "Noche de las Brujas," has gained popularity in recent years, especially among the younger generation and expatriates.

Halloween in Spain is mainly observed as a children's holiday or a spiritual festivity intended to commemorate the dead

While it may not carry the same weight as traditional Spanish holidays like Semana Santa or La Feria de Abril, Halloween brings its own unique charm to the Iberian Peninsula.

Trick-or-treating has also gained popularity, with children dressed in costumes going door-to-door, shouting "¡Truco o trato!" (trick or treat) and collecting sweets and treats from their neighbours. This American import has seamlessly integrated into Spanish Halloween traditions.

Trick or Treating in Spain happens on October 31st (Día de las Brujas), the same as other countries.

When is Halloween Celebrated in Spain?

In Spain, Halloween takes place over 3 days: October 31st is known as ‘Día de las Brujas’ (Day of the Witches), November 1st as ‘Día de Todos los Santos’ (All Saints Day) and November 2nd as ‘Día de los Muertos/Difuntos’ (Day of the Dead/All Souls Day).

What Dishes Are Served at Halloween in Spain?

Huesos de Santo, or The Saint's Bones, are highly regarded and a must-have during Halloween in Spain! These sweet treats are made from marzipan paste with a delicious yolk filling and are typically served on All Saints' Day.

Another notable dish during the Halloween season in Spain is La Castanyada, which features roasted chestnuts. It is believed that these chestnuts were traditionally offered to bell-ringing workers on October 31st, the first day of the festivities.

In addition to roasted chestnuts, local dishes, sweet potatoes, almond sweets, and sweet wine are commonly served during feasts and festivals, adding to the culinary experience of the holiday season.

Halloween Events and Activities around Marbella in 2023

Let's take a look at what's going on in and around Marbella and the rest of the Costa del Sol this year...

Fang-Tastic Breakfast Bash in Puerto Banus

Date: 28th and 29th October 2023

Time: 11am - 1pm

Directions: La Sala Piano Bar, Puerto Banus

More info: La Sala Piano Bar | Live tributes & music every week (lasalabanus.com)

Parque de la Represa

Date: 31st October 2023

Location: C. Atarazanas, 11, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

Booking Details: Visits for one of the three available time slots are from 11am to 2.30pm, from 4pm to 7.30pm and from 8pm to 11pm can be booked from October 18, from 9am to 2pm on telephone numbers 952 76 87 56 and 952 76 87 59.

The charming Parque de la Represa (La Represa Park) hosts the Haunted Park and all its frightful attractions! 

The Haunted Park offers a multitude of activities to keep you entertained. Prepare to be thrilled with zombie hunting, a "live" cemetery, and chilling haunted houses that will surely send shivers down your spine and those of your little ones.

In addition to these spooky attractions, you can explore terrifying passages, go trick or treating, experience a panic mansion, ride a Halloween train, hop on a ghost bus, and engage in laser combat.

Moreover, there are other non-Halloween activities available such as trampolines, a boat ride, miniature mountains, and a children's maze with a minotaur theme.

Beyond the park, an awesome Halloween parade takes place through the streets of Marbella.

Estepona

Estepona Council will celebrate Halloween on Sunday October 31, from 8 pm to midnight, with a party in the municipal Booth at the Fairground with a free host.

Among the activities set to take place are a zombie dance show Passage of terror by the municipal theatre group Farandula.

Amusement Parks

During the Halloween season, various amusement parks in and around Malaga undergo a spooky transformation to create thrilling venues for celebration. For instance, Sea Life becomes an enchanting Ascarium where families can enjoy trick-or-treating and engaging activities. Similarly, Selwo Marina in Benalmadena and Selwo Adventure in Estepona offer the opportunity to encounter terrifying creatures such as tarantulas, piranhas, bats, snakes, and poisonous frogs. These experiences not only provide entertainment but also have educational value for children.

The Benalmadena Cable Car goes a step further by organizing a fancy dress party, transforming its cabins into spooky, cobwebbed modes of transportation. Meanwhile, BioParc hosts a gymkhana for kids and grants free entry to costumed guests. The Aeronautical Museum rewards children dressed in Halloween costumes with freebies during their activities. Lastly, the Automobile and Fashion Museum undergoes a chilling transformation into the Fear Museum during the Halloween season in Malaga.

Conclusion

It's fair to say that there is going to be plenty going on for Halloween on the Costa del Sol this year! As mentioned at the start of this article, we'll be adding more events as they get announced. If you come across any events that you think should be featured here, please do let us know by emailing us on [email protected]

Property on the Costa del Sol

Halloween is just one of the great times of the year when there's plenty going on. The Costa del Sol is an incredible place to live and these community events are just one of the reasons why it's so great. If you are considering relocating to the South of Spain, take a look at our properties for sale on the Costa del Sol and inland properties for sale in Spain.