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Have you experienced Three Kings on the Costa del Sol yet? This is a very special time of year in Spain. It takes place on the 5th<\/sup> of January, and is the equivalent of Christmas Eve, when Spanish kids know that the Kings will come during the night and leave them their presents. To welcome the Three Kings there are magical parades through the streets of all the towns and villages. If you have kids, you can\u2019t miss this experience, but when you\u2019re renting long term on the Costa del Sol<\/a> you need to experience Three Kings like a local and do things right!<\/p>\n

Here is our essential guide on how to experience it like a local \u2013<\/p>\n

Planning<\/strong> \u2013 First you need to find out the route and what time the parade will leave the starting point. Then you need to work out where the best place will be to stand and watch the show. If you are going with a big family or large group, look for a restaurant with an outside terrace just back from the road. If you can sit yourself there and have some food while the crowds form, you\u2019ll be relaxed and not mind if it\u2019s all running late (which it usually is). We used to go to a place with a slightly raised terrace so those of us who were not on sweet catching duty could stand up and see the parade, in comfort \u2013 it was ideal!<\/p>\n

Know what to expect<\/strong> \u2013 The parade will slowly move from the start to the finish point, with marching bands and blaring music from the floats. They will stop often along the route and it can take much longer than you\u2019d expect. People on the floats will be throwing sweets down onto the crowds and this causes a mad dash to grab as many sweets as you can. Don\u2019t be polite, get in there with the rest of them and enjoy the chaos.\u00a0 Expect to get a few direct hits from the sweets, it\u2019s a bit of a surprise at first but very funny.<\/p>\n

What to bring and what to wear<\/strong> \u2013 It can get a bit chilly standing and waiting for the parade, so make sure the kids are wrapped up warm. If possible, put them in something really bright and distinctive, as there is always a lot of people and it\u2019s great if you can easily spot them. A hat or a hood is a good idea for protection against the flying sweets. You need to bring a bag to put the sweets in and you\u2019ll see the professionals with umbrellas. Not to protect them against rain, but to turn upside down and use to catch more sweets in!<\/p>\n

What to do afterwards<\/strong> \u2013 The parade varies in length depending on the size of the town or village, but it\u2019s always great fun. If you\u2019ve found a restaurant or bar on the route then you can enjoy staying around, if not, follow the crowds into the tapas bars and restaurants for drinks and food and enjoy the brilliant atmosphere.<\/p>\n

We hope this guide has helped you to experience Three Kings like a local and do things right. Let us know how you got on!<\/p>\n

Remember that we\u2019re here to help you to make the most of your life in Spain, by providing fantastic long-term rental properties<\/a> and lots of support and advice. Contact us<\/a> to find out how we can help you find the right place to live in 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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