Torre del Mar prepares grand parade and haunted house for Halloween

Halloween celebrations are set to take over the coastal streets of Torre del Mar around the end of October. The seaside town, located just a short trip along the coast from Nerja, has announced an extensive line-up of festive activities geared toward families, local residents, and autumn holidaymakers.

While specific daily schedules and hours are finalizing around the late October holiday period, the core entertainment lineup includes an energetic costume street parade, interactive workshops for children, and the much-anticipated return of a newly renovated haunted house attraction (*pasaje del terror*).

Parades and street atmosphere

The centrepiece of the festivities is set to be a grand street parade featuring elaborate costumes, music, and themed performers winding through key streets in the centre of town. Spanish coastal towns have embraced Halloween enthusiastically over recent years, and Torre del Mar creates a vibrant, communal spectacle where spectators of all ages dress up to join the fun along the route.

Central public squares will serve as focal points for the celebrations, offering open-air gathering spots surrounded by nearby cafés, tapas bars, and ice cream parlours.

Creative workshops and the haunted house

For families travelling with young children, seasonal workshops will provide hands-on activities, crafts, and spooky games in town spaces. These daytime and early evening activities make the event accessible for younger kids seeking lighter seasonal entertainment.

Older children, teenagers, and thrill-seeking adults can test their nerves at the newly redesigned haunted house. Upgraded for this year's edition, the walk-through attraction promises updated scares, immersive staging, and a refreshed atmosphere designed to surprise both newcomers and returning visitors.

Making the trip from Nerja

Torre del Mar sits approximately 20 to 25 minutes west of Nerja by car via the A-7 motorway or the scenic N-340 coastal road. Regular ALSA bus services also link the two towns throughout the day, dropping visitors off within easy walking distance of the central pedestrian areas and the seafront promenade.

Combining an afternoon stroll along Torre del Mar’s wide promenade with the Halloween street festivities makes for an effortless day trip from Nerja during the autumn break.

Good to know

• Dates: Late October around the Halloween period (full hourly schedule announced locally).
• Location: Central squares, public venues, and main streets in Torre del Mar.
• Key attractions: Costume street parade, children's craft workshops, and an updated haunted house (*pasaje del terror*).
• Getting there from Nerja: Roughly 20–25 minutes via the A-7/N-340 or accessible via direct ALSA bus.
• Atmosphere: Family-friendly, vibrant, and welcoming to costumed visitors of all ages.