5 January – The Cabalgata Comes to Town

On the evening of 5 January, Nerja gathers along the streets for one of the most beautiful parades of the year: the Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos. Families arrive early to find a good spot, children hold out their hands for sweets, and the whole town feels alive.

The parade winds through the centre with colourful floats, local dance groups, musicians and of course Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar. They greet everyone as they pass, waving from their carriages, reminding young and old that magic is still very real.

Shops and cafés stay open, the atmosphere feels warm and festive, and the laughter of children fills the streets. For many families in Nerja, this is the true highlight of the Christmas season.

• 16:00 – Balcón de Europa. Arrival of the Three Wise Men, who greet the children and walk to Iglesia El Salvador, then continue on foot to C/ Jaén where the floats await.
• 17:00 – C/ Jaén. Start of the Three Kings Parade, accompanied by:
– Pastoral Protegidas
– Coro Narixa
– La Carpa Teatro: Mi Mejor Regalo
– Sara Jorge
• Route: C/ Jaén → C/ Diputación → Plaza Cavana → C/ Granada → La Ermita → C/ San Miguel → Plaza Cantarero → C/ Pintada → C/ Puerta del Mar → Balcón de Europa.
• After arrival: Adoration of Baby Jesus.
• Performance by Antonio Cortés and violinist Klara Gomboc.
• Afterwards, the Wise Men go to the Town Hall where the Mayor gives them the Key to the City so they can enter all homes and deliver gifts.