This Halloween season, towns along the Costa del Sol are rolling out family-friendly celebrations with a festive, spooky twist.
In Estepona, the local council is transforming the Caseta Municipal into a haunted fun-zone on Friday, October 31. From 7pm until midnight, families can enjoy inflatable castles, a “Pasaje del Terror” (haunted passage), a costume competition with cash prizes, and a “Truco o Trato” sweets walk. The evening also features a Night of the Lost Souls dance performance at 8pm, followed by live music from local group Malpaso at 9:30pm.
Over in Cancelada, families can join a spooky celebration at the Plaza de la Juventud from 5pm to 11pm on the same day. Activities include face painting and mask-making workshops, a dance performance by Ana Guerrero’s academy, an animation show, and a costume contest with cash prizes for the most terrifying characters. A DJ and bar will keep the party going until late.
Casares is hosting multiple Halloween events. Festivities kick off this Sunday, October 26 at 12 noon in Rosario Gardens, Casares Costa, with scary sessions, family-friendly fun, and plenty of surprises. Later, at 5pm, there will be a musical performance of Wednesday. The celebrations continue across Casares and Secadaro on Friday, October 31, with full details available on the Ayuntamiento Casares Facebook page.
In Manilva, Halloween comes to life on Saturday, November 1, with children’s celebrations starting at 5pm in the Castillo de la Duquesa. Families can enjoy attractions, workshops, a mini market, and a special noise-reduced hour from 5pm to 6pm.
With so much on offer, families are guaranteed a fun spooky season.
But did you know that Halloween celebrations are relatively new in Spain?
Traditionally, November 1 is more significant: Día de Todos los Santos (All Saints Day) is a public holiday dedicated to honouring deceased loved ones. It is a day of reflection and family time, offering a quieter, more traditional counterpart to Halloween’s playful spooks and sweets.