Christmas Garden La Concepción Málaga 2024

• Posted on October 13, 2024
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We are very pleased that the Christmas Garden will back this year. An absolute success, we are delighted!

If you want to delight your inner child, you can’t miss this new event in Malaga!

Located in the wonderful historic botanical garden La Concepción, has been imported for this Christmas a concept that has already worked with great success in other European cities:

Turn a natural area into an enchanted Christmas forest where you can stroll and delight with the magic created by lights, sounds and nature.

If you love Christmas lights in general, if you’re a fan of the Christmas lights in Malaga, you’re definitely going to love this concept.

Very different from the bustling streets of the centre, Las Luces del Botánico takes you on an immersive experience along a circular route of just over 2 kilometres through some of the most beautiful corners of the botanical garden.

History of the botanical garden

In case you have never been there, it is certainly worth a visit at any time of the year to discover this green jewel on the outskirts of Malaga.

It was created in 1855 by the Marquises of Casa Loring for the recreation of the high bourgeoisie. Today it has more than 50,000 plants, being one of the few subtropical gardens in Europe.

The route

The circular route is 2.2 kilometres long and takes about an hour and a half. You walk it without a guide, along a path through the garden grounds.

Along different pieces of music and sound and light scenes, visitors immerse in a magical world in the midst of nature. There are many beautiful photo opportunities, but obviously, we’re not going to reveal everything, are we?

How will the Christmas Garden be like this year

As you may already know, 2024/2025 is the fourth year in a row that this enchanting event is taking place and each year under a different theme and decoration.

This year’s theme is ‘Illusion: Christmas has many faces… but only one heart’.

We will be able to enjoy seven themed areas along the route: The Elf Queen’s Abode, the Polar Express Station, the Grinch’s Lair, the Magical Elf Forest and Santa’s Mansion, the Forest of Chimneys and the Lighthouse of Illusion.

With this theme, this year’s Botanical Lights will be more focused on children and families. Children under the age of 12 will also receive a free cotton wool cloud.

Along the route, theatrical elements will be combined with actors, music and visuals. As in the first year, the route will end at the beautiful Mirador.

The original music has been created especially for the show by the Malaga composer Alberto Miras.

It sounds very nice, doesn’t it? We are looking forward to seeing it!

Route Map

Bear in Mind

Clothing

The event takes place entirely in the open air after dark and therefore it is essential to wear warm clothing. The path is mostly dirt on uneven terrain and we recommend flat shoes that can get dirty.

Eating and drinking

You can´t bring food or drink. Along the route you will find a charming square (we won’t reveal what awaits you there) with a stall with freshly roasted almonds and hot chocolate among other things.

Peak hours

Access is limited to a certain number of people every half hour so that you can stroll around in peace and quiet. However, as always for popular events and venues, we recommend to avoid rush hour.

We don’t want you to go crazy looking for parking and be stuck in queues, do we? So, bear in mind: The weekend and weekday slots between 6 pm and 8 pm are very busy.

Our advice

If you have time, come later on a working day at 9 pm. So you can enjoy the spectacle without the crowds taking pictures at every beautiful spot.

Is the show cancelled if it rains?

No, in case of rain it is not cancelled. In fact, we were there two years ago after a heavy downpour and we had the whole garden practically to ourselves.

Parking and public transport

There are two parking areas:

• Car park next to the access gate to the site with a capacity of 150 vehicles, of which 4 are for people with reduced mobility.
• Periurban car park 1.5 km away, with 2 shuttles every 5 minutes.

Christmas Lights Tourist Bus

Tourist Bus (line 91): The Christmas Lights Tourist Bus has a daily service every hour on weekdays. And every 30 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

• Departure: from María Zambrano train station to the Botanical Garden, making stops at Pasillo de Santa Isabel- Jorge Silvela (Red Cross), Botanical-Historical Garden La Concepción.
• Return: Jardín Botánico, Campo Fútbol La Rosaleda, Perchel-Hotel Ibis, María Zambrano.

Tourist Bus Timetable

Timetable from Monday to Friday and Sunday:

• María Zambrano: 6 pm; 6:30 pm; 7 pm; 7:30 pm; 8 pm; 8:30 pm; 9 pm; 9:30 pm; 10 pm.
• Botanical Garden: 6:30 pm; 7 pm; 7:30 pm; 8 pm; 8:30 pm; 9 pm; 9:30 pm; 10 pm; 10:35 pm.

Saturdays and holidays:

• María Zambrano: 6 pm; 6:20 pm; 6:40 pm; 7 pm; 7:20 pm; 7:40 pm; 8 pm; 8:20 pm; 8:40 pm; 9 pm; 9:20 pm; 9:40 h and 10 pm.
• Botanical Garden: 6:30 pm; 6:50 pm; 7:10 pm; 7:30 pm; 7:50 pm; 8:10 pm; 8:30 pm; 8:50 pm; 9:10 pm; 9:30 pm; 9:50 pm; 10:10 pm and 10:35 pm.

Dates, Opening hours & Tickets

• General admission tickets are priced at 15.5 euros for adults and 11.5 euros for children, including distribution costs. In addition, this year special days have been introduced with 50% discounts on 2, 10, 16, 25 and 30 December.
• The last time slot also has a reduced price, costing 11.5 euros for adults and 7.5 euros for children.
• There are also discounts of 30% for groups of more than 10 people and 20% for people with reduced mobility.
• 24 and 31 December closed.
• The event takes place from Monday to Sunday with daily tours, starting at 6:30 pm and the last one at 9:30 pm.
• The Christmas Garden will be open from 29 November to 6 January 2025 from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
• Tickets at the official website.
• How to get there

Want more?

No problem, we have everything you need to know about:

• Christmas Lights in Malaga and province
• Christmas Markets
• what to do in Malaga in December
• where to dine on New Year’s Eve
• some of the best “adults only” hotels

…and much more! Come on, you have no excuse not to spend some nice Christmas days with us! And your rental car at the airport, with MalagaCar.com!