Maroween 2025, Halloween in Nerja

Welcome to celebrate Halloween in Maro, Nerja: "Maroween" on Friday, October 31st

On Friday, October 31, 2025, the small village of Maro outside Nerja will be transformed into a magical and spooky place filled with music, dancing, costumes and the scent of freshly roasted chestnuts. The event combines the local autumn festival, Fiesta de la Castaña y del Boniato (Chestnut and Sweet Potato Festival), with Halloween celebrations.

Time: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Location: Maro, Nerja

Halloween + Maroween = Maroween

Maroween is the traditions of Maro and "Halloween" rolled into one. Maroween celebrates not only Halloween, but also the local "Fiesta de la Castaña y el Boniato" (Chestnut and Sweet Potato Festival). This festival has its roots in the old traditions where villagers would gather to enjoy roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes as the autumn darkness fell over the village. During Maroween, this tradition spreads through the streets of the village, where visitors can taste these local delicacies offered for free.

But above all, the whole city is turned into a ghost town with spider webs, ghosts, ghouls, skeletons, mummies and graves everywhere. Everyone dresses up, so take the opportunity and go "all out".

Program for Maroween 2025

5:00 PM – Spooky parade through the village streets accompanied by the Vaso Largo Band .

5:30 PM – Children's performance with Amapola y Perdigón in the square by the church.

6:00 PM – Attractions open.

18:30 - Gyncana and "Trick or Treat" with the theater group Taller de Teatro de los Sentidos and Mayores de Nerja .

7:00 PM – Time to taste traditional roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes.

19:00 – Music with DJ Toulalan .

19:30 – Children's masquerade parade on the red carpet.

8:00 PM – Zumba show with Gema and Jotxan .

20:30 – Prize giving for the children.

9:00 PM – Adult costume contest on the red carpet with DJ Toulalan .

10:00 PM – Awards ceremony for adults and for the scariest facade in the village.

10:30 PM – More music with DJ Toulalan .

11:00 PM – Performance with Carmen Soto .

02:00 – The party ends with music and dancing all night long!

Practical information - getting to Maro

To make it easier for visitors, a bus will run between Nerja and Maro. It can be really difficult to find parking so the bus is recommended.

Bus between Nerja - Maro

Free bus between Nerja and Maro runs from 17:00 to 02:00.

– In Nerja: departure from the city bus stops.

– In Maro: bus stop at the entrance to the village.

Other information about Maroween

• Horror parade and costume contests : The streets of Maro are filled with costumed participants of all ages, from scary skeletons to magical creatures. There are also competitions for the best costume/dress-up.

• Haunted house - usually there every year, will return with more information about this year's set.

• Live music and entertainment : Live performances from local bands and DJs in the square in Maro. There are also usually exhibitions and Halloween decorations throughout the city that are worth seeing.

  
  

• Market/stall: There are usually sales of various small items and food/candy and sweets sold in stalls along the road.

  
  

• Trick or Treat . Every year, all children can go "Truco o Trato" - Trick or Treat, so bring a small container for the little ones to collect candy. It is held by the Taller de Teatro de los Sentidos and the Mayores de Nerja at 6:30 pm.

A look in the rearview mirror from Marooween past

Historically, Maroween has grown from a small local tradition to one of the region's most anticipated fall festivals. In previous years, events such as horror film galas and huge outdoor parties have made their mark on the celebration. Every year offers new surprises.

Weather during Maroween past

When we´ve celebrated Maroween on October 31st for the last ten years, it has been either a bit chilly so you had to wear a sweater, or it has been 25 degrees in the middle of the night. Either or :)

Maroween past program

The 2024 edition will be different due to the storm DANA that swept across Spain's (mainly) east coast. Nerja and Malaga were well-protected, Valencia was the worst hit with over 90 people killed. Spain declared 3 days of mourning to honor those affected by the storm. Because of this, Maroween was moved forward 3 days and was not celebrated on October 31, 2024, but instead on November 3, 2024.

In 2023 and previous years, even during the Covid years, it has been celebrated in the evening, starting around 5:00 PM and ending late into the wee hours.

We look forward to Maroween 2025!

Maroween 2025 promises to be an unforgettable night filled with tradition, terror and fun. Whether you are there to enjoy local delicacies, take part in the costume contest or just experience the unique atmosphere, Maroween is a festival not to be missed if you are near Nerja at the end of October.

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