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Find Barcelona’s best Christmas markets in the city center Barcelona has several traditional Christmas markets around the city in the Christmas month of December. It’s worth noting that Barcelona Christmas market are focused on stands selling Christmas decorations. That makes them different from northern European Christmas market that also include food and drink stalls and juletide entertainment. The oldest, biggest and most traditional of the Barcelona Christmas markets is ‘La Fira de Santa Llúcia‘ (in Spanish it’s called ‘Feria de Santa Lucia.’) The earliest recorded Christmas market by the cathedral in Barcelona was in 1786, so in 2022 it will be the 236th edition of Barcelona’s oldest Christmas market. The Avenida de la Catedral and small streets by the cathedral are filled with 300 market stalls selling Christmas decorations and gifts. Most of the Santa Lucia Christmas market stalls sell ‘figuritas de Belén’ which are the small nativity scene figures to make your own nativity crib scenes. In the Catalan language, nativity scenes are called ‘pessebres‘. Fira de Santa Llúcia
Christmas Fair Poble Espanyol
Fira de Nadal de Port Vell
Port Vell Christmas market. Port Vell harbour presents a new Barcelona Port Vell Christmas market featuring craft stalls, food stalls, childrens activities and workshops, a big Christmas tree, a floating nativity scene, a vintage carousel and a 60m high ferris wheel. Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Família
Three Kings Fair
Plaça de Catalunya Christmas fair
Fira de Nadal de Sants
La Ciutat dels Somnis
Mercat de Nadal de Pedralbes
There are also very nice Christmas markets and fairs in towns and village near Barcelona and we can recommend the Fira de Nadal Caldes de Montbui usually on 1st and 2nd December Christmas markets near Barcelona
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Having spent the weeks prior to Christmas wandering amongst its streets, it is clear that Barcelona has a lot to offer at this time of year. The old buildings, narrow streets of the old town and friendly atmosphere make it an atmospheric winter destination. The beautiful and plentiful squares are also generally filled with small markets, offering an interesting place to stroll around as well as to find some unique Christmas presents.
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Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
| Fira de Santa Llúcia |
This is probably Barcelona’s most well-known and classic Christmas market. It is specific to Christmas time, with a large percentage of the stalls selling Christmas trees, decorations and mistletoe.
It is also a place to buy your Christmas Caga Tió- a log with a friendly face that is an important part of Catalan Christmases (please see our guide to Catalan Christmas traditions for more details).
It is a Spanish market and therefore does not have the typically German feel that many of the Christmas markets tend to have. The authenticity is something to be enjoyed but the lack of gluwein (mulled wine) and bratwurst (German style hot dog) may come as a disappointment.
There is also a section of the market named ‘Artesania’. Within this section there are a wide range of stalls selling various hand-made and artisan products such as jewellery, toys, leather goods and ornaments.
Even if you have no purchases to make this is an essential part of any Christmas trip to Barcelona. Apart from the Artesania section, the stalls are similar and more expensive than less touristy outlets. However, there is an undeniably Christmas feel to the market – particularly in the evening, when the lights of the market glisten against the backdrop of the impressive Cathedral that it sits in front of.
Fira de Santa Llúcia
Carrer dels Lledó, 11, 2
08002 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Fira de Santa Llúcia
Metro: Jaume 1 (Yellow Line, L4)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Fira de Santa Llúcia is “Catedral – Gòtic” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Via Laietana / Jutjats: 45, 120, V15, V17
Car parking
Car parking near Fira de Santa Llúcia
What’s on Offer: Christmas Decorations and Crafts
Christmas Market: Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Família
| Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Família |
This market runs around the gardens outside the Sagrada Família. It is more spread out than the Fira de Santa Llúcia but it has similar products on offer (see above). As it is smaller than the Fira de Santa Llucia it is not quite as atmospheric.
However, sitting at the foot of the Sagrada Família it makes for an impressive setting and offers the opportunity to see the building and the market in one trip.
Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia
Plaza de la Sagrada Familia, 1
08013 Barcelona, España
How to get to Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Família
Metro: Sagrada Família (Blue Line, L5) and (Purple Line, L2)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Família is “Sagrada Família” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Mallorca / Marina: 19, 33, 34, 50, 51, h20
Car parking
Car parking near Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Família close to Sagrada Família
Luggage Storage
Click to see luggage/bag storage facility near Sagrada Familia
What’s on Offer: Christmas Decorations and Crafts
Mercat Gòtic (Fira de Brocanters) Christmas Market
| Mercat Gòtic (Fira de Brocanters) |
This is a small antique market located just off Plaça de Catalunya.
It takes place all year round on Thursdays in front of the market, however it is overtaken by the Fira de Santa Llúcia (see above) during the Christmas period.
Mercat Gòtic (Fira de Brocanters) opening hours every Thursday: 10:00 – 20:00
It is a smaller market, consisting of approximately twenty sellers. Every table is jam packed with a variety of antiques, including jewellery, postcards, ornaments, stamps and ‘curiosities’. Some of the antiques are quite highly priced, suggesting that this is a serious antique collector’s market. However, if you enjoy a root-around, there are definitely more affordable options available.
The market is on one of Barcelona’s busiest shopping streets and so in the days closest to Christmas it is likely to be busy. Some real determination may be necessary to get to the tables.
Mercat Gòtic (Fira de Brocanters)
Placa Nova, 1
Ciutat Vella
El Barri Gòtic
08002, Barcelona, España.
How to get to Mercat Gòtic
Metro: Catalunya (Green Line, L3)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Mercat Gòtic is “Catedral – Gòtic” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Via Laietana / Plaça Ramon Berenguer: 45, V15, V17
Car parking
Car parking near Picasso Musem close to Mercat Gòtic (Fira de Brocanters)
Luggage Storage
Click to see luggage/bag storage facility near Museu Picasso de Barcelona
What’s on Offer: Antiques
Col.
lectiu d’Artesans de l’Alimentació
| Col.lectiu d’Artesans de l’Alimentació |
This is another market that is available all year round, but with a far greater frequency during the Christmas period. It is a delightful experience, in the small square, overlooked by the Church Santa Maria del Pi. There are around twenty stalls selling honey, chocolates, cheeses, pâtés, herbs, wines and cakes. There is a friendly atmosphere between the traders and with the customers. Prices are fair considering the central location and high percentage of tourists.
If you’re feeling slightly peckish during your shopping trip, it could be worth a visit to this market. Practically every stall offers tasters of what is on offer. This is always useful when deciding whether you would like to make a purchase.
Col.lectiu d’Artesans de l’Alimentació
Plaça del Pi,
08002 Barcelona, España.
How to get to Col.lectiu d’Artesans de l’Alimentació
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Col.
lectiu d’Artesans de l’Alimentació is “Catedral – Gòtic” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
La Rambla / Liceu: 59, V13
Car parking
Car parking near Plaça del Pi Church close to Col.lectiu d’Artesans de l’Alimentació
Luggage Storage
Click to see luggage/bag storage facility near Placa Del Pi Church
What’s on Offer: Local Produce
Mostra d’Artesans de la Ribera
| Mostra d’Artesans de la Ribera |
This is a craft market in the Born area. It is small but it is worth a visit due to its location. The Born area in general is good for shopping, with many boutiques and independent shops and it is also an atmospheric place to be during the Christmas period, with dim lights and narrow streets.
The market itself offers classy products such as hand-made jewellery, scarves and ornaments.
Mostra d’Artesans de la Ribera
Carrer de l’Argenteria, 4
How to get to Mostra d’Artesans de la Ribera
Metro: Jaume 1 (Yellow Line, L4)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Mostra d’Artesans de la Ribera is “Catedral – Gòtic” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Via Laietana / Jutjats: 45, 120, V15, V17
Car parking
Car parking near Mostra d’Artesans de la Ribera
What’s on Offer: Christmas Decorations and Crafts
What’s on Offer: Crafts
Each year we will provide details of what will be happening in Barcelona in the run up to Christmas and New Year. Alternatively, you can keep an eye on the Official Barcelona Town Council Website as they will publish details of the Christmas markets at some point over the Christmas period.
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The first cold weather makes you think about something warm and cozy, as well as about what to give your family and friends for Christmas and New Year.
Drink spicy mulled wine, go ice skating, looking at the real ice rinks set under the velvety Spanish sky, sparkling with frosty hoarfrost, and you can choose interesting, literally fabulous gifts at fairs that will be held almost throughout Spain, starting, as a rule, from the twentieth november. We offer you the addresses of the most picturesque and fascinating Christmas markets in the country.
Andalusia
- In addition to the large markets in Seville and Granada, which we will talk about later, many other cities in the autonomous region also organize Christmas markets at the end of the year. In Cordoba, the capital of the province of the same name, you can go shopping from 3 to 26 December. The market will open on December 3 at 19.00 and, in addition to 40 charming wooden houses with a variety of holiday goods, there will be an ice rink and a playground on its territory.
- On November 22, in the city of Estepona, province of Malaga, another Christmas market will open on the main boulevard. It will be open until January 5, and there you will also be able to not only “shop for goods” with pleasure all month, but also have a completely festive rest: draw monograms on ice with skates and ride children on a Christmas carousel. Moreover, the Mediterranean Sea will roar not far from the winter wave. Beauty!
- In Malaga itself, on December 9, a festive Garage Market will begin. It will be possible to buy the most unusual things that stand out from the general flow of consumer goods – from vintage to antiques and interesting handicrafts of local artisans. The fair is called so for a reason – it really takes place in the premises of an old garage and strives to correspond to the London format of such sales. Address: Calle Martinez Campos, 9, Soho Malaga. The garage sale will run on weekends.
- In the city of Pizarra, also located in the province of Malaga, the fair will open after Christmas and will last only 3 days – from December 26 to 28, in Plaza de la Cultura.
- No less interesting fairs will work in the province of Marbella. In the fashionable area of Puerto Banus, on Antonio Banderas Square, 25 stalls will be set up. The fair will begin on December 5 at 19.00 and will last until January 5. Buy gifts, drink mulled wine and go ice skating near El Corte Inglés. There will also be entertainment for children. You can also have fun and look for gifts in the city of San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella province, from December 15 to January 6. The fair will take place on Nuevo Bulevar street, and even musical concerts are planned in the program.
It will be open until January 5, and there you will also be able to not only “shop for goods” with pleasure all month, but also have a completely festive rest: draw monograms on ice with skates and ride children on a Christmas carousel. Moreover, the Mediterranean Sea will roar not far from the winter wave. Beauty! 
Valencia
On the eve of the Christmas holidays in Valencia, a festive atmosphere reigns: from November 27, 7 Christmas markets open here, one after the other.
- Near the main cathedral of the city and the bell tower of Miguelete, on November 27, the Christmas Crafts Fair will unfold (opening hours – from 10. 00 to 14.00 and from 16.30 to 21.00). It will extend the work until January 6, except for December 31, when the stands will be open only in the morning, and January 5, when they will open only at midnight.
- In the Columbus market (el mercado de Colón), two fairs will make noise with festive fun at once – Belen Fair and Christmas Fair. The last one will be especially interesting for children – Santa Claus and the Magi Kings are waiting for them there, as well as tricks, theatrical performances and, of course, a large Christmas tree with Belen installed near it. This fair will work every day from 10.00 to 22.00.
- Roasted chestnuts and gingerbread can be enjoyed at the central market. Along avenida Barón de Cárcer, the organizers will set up more than 300 tents with a wide variety of Christmas dishes and sweets. For Christmas decorations and figurines for Christmas, you can also safely go to this fair: from 10 am to 10 pm.
- The Fair in the City of Arts and Sciences (av. Del Profesor López Piñero, 7) will sell costume jewelry, leather goods, toys and sweets, and there will be a special mailbox for letters to the Fairy Kings for children. Fair opening hours: from 11.00 to 22.00 every day.
- Even in the central shopping center – Nuevo Centro – Christmas holidays can be celebrated in a big way. The shopping center will host an exhibition of Belenov from all over the world. Particularly impressive must be the nativity scene from Naples. For children, a Christmas train and a Christmas house will be installed, where fairy tales will be told. You can get to the fair from November 25 to January 6 from 10 am to 10 pm. And at the beginning of the new year (from January 2 to 6), a festive market will open in the building of the Cabañal market (address: Carrer d’Ernest Anastasio). It will be open from 10.00 to 21.00.
00 to 14.00 and from 16.30 to 21.00). It will extend the work until January 6, except for December 31, when the stands will be open only in the morning, and January 5, when they will open only at midnight. 
Del Profesor López Piñero, 7) will sell costume jewelry, leather goods, toys and sweets, and there will be a special mailbox for letters to the Fairy Kings for children. Fair opening hours: from 11.00 to 22.00 every day. Seville
- In the capital of Andalusia, 3 markets will open during the holidays. Bethlehem Fair (Feria de Belén) is already open and will continue its work until December 23. This fair specializes in figurines of the nativity scene to be placed under the tree and decorations for the festive tree. Fair opening hours: from 10.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00. On weekends and holidays, the schedule will change: stands will be open from 11.00 to 15.00 and from 16.00 to 21.00. Address: calle Fran Severino -Avenida Constitución.
- Opposite the City Hall, the Seville Artistic Christmas Fair will open. It will sell only what local artisans have made, that is, each item will be truly unique. This fair invites guests from December 15 to January 5 from 11.00 to 15.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00. Weekends: December 25th and January 1st.
- Two more markets will open in Seville’s old town, one in Plaza de la Encarnación and the other in Alameda de Hercules Park. Every day there will be entertainment for children, theatrical performances and exhibitions, as well as camel and pony rides. And it is at these fairs that they will sell the most delicious chocolate. These markets open from December 5 to January 5, from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 21.00. It will be possible to travel from one market to another on a tourist train.
Bethlehem Fair (Feria de Belén) is already open and will continue its work until December 23. This fair specializes in figurines of the nativity scene to be placed under the tree and decorations for the festive tree. Fair opening hours: from 10.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00. On weekends and holidays, the schedule will change: stands will be open from 11.00 to 15.00 and from 16.00 to 21.00. Address: calle Fran Severino -Avenida Constitución. 
And it is at these fairs that they will sell the most delicious chocolate. These markets open from December 5 to January 5, from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 21.00. It will be possible to travel from one market to another on a tourist train. - In addition to the festive fairs, on January 5, the cavalcade of the Magic Kings will take place in the center of Seville, which will last from 16.00 to 22.00. Isla Mágica amusement park will turn into Christmas Island (Isla de Navidad) during the holidays.
Madrid
The center of the Spanish capital will also not be left out of the festivities.
- Right on the main square – Plaza Mayor – from November 27 to December 31, the Christmas market will be open. Part of it will be located on plaza de Santa Cruz and plaza de la Provincia, and it is there that they will sell the most delicious Christmas sweets and pastries. Markets work: weekdays – from 10.00 to 21.30, and on weekends – until 22.30.
- It will be possible to choose unique gifts at the Crafts Fair in plaza España from December 12 to January 5, from 11 to 21.00; On December 24 and 31, the market is open until 15.00. It will be possible to find leather, ceramics, fabric and glass products, creations of sculptors and potters, and many toys. In other words, if you are looking for some very original gifts, then at this fair you can find something special for friends and family.
- For connoisseurs of quality antiques from 16 to 20 December at the Madrid fair (La Feria de Madrid) will sell antiques, works of art and collectibles. This fair will be located in pavilion number 5 at avenida Partenón, 5. In Madrid, there will also be another Christmas market called Tetuán, and you can find it at calle Alonso Castrillo, 15.
- The oldest market in the capital, El Rastro, is open every weekend and public holidays from 9. 00 to 15.00. Do not forget about the other permanent markets – San Miguel (plaza de San Miguel, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday is open from 10.00 to midnight, and on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday – from 10 to 2.00), San Anton ( calle Augusto Figueroa, Monday-Saturday from 10.00 to 22.00, Sunday – from 10.00 to 15.00), La Paz (weekdays: 9.00 – 14.30 and 17.00-20.00, Saturday: 9.00 – 14.30) and Chamartin (weekdays: 9.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 -20.00, Saturday: 9.00 – 14.00). You can also go for firecrackers and things for funny jokes to the market located on plaza de la Provincia (10.00-22.00), as well as flowers and houseplants to the Tirso de Molina market (it is located between avenida Santa María and avenida Artesanos) .
Markets work: weekdays – from 10.00 to 21.30, and on weekends – until 22.30. 
00 to 15.00. Do not forget about the other permanent markets – San Miguel (plaza de San Miguel, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday is open from 10.00 to midnight, and on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday – from 10 to 2.00), San Anton ( calle Augusto Figueroa, Monday-Saturday from 10.00 to 22.00, Sunday – from 10.00 to 15.00), La Paz (weekdays: 9.00 – 14.30 and 17.00-20.00, Saturday: 9.00 – 14.30) and Chamartin (weekdays: 9.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 -20.00, Saturday: 9.00 – 14.00). You can also go for firecrackers and things for funny jokes to the market located on plaza de la Provincia (10.00-22.00), as well as flowers and houseplants to the Tirso de Molina market (it is located between avenida Santa María and avenida Artesanos) . Barcelona
- In the Catalan capital, the main Christmas market will open on November 28 in the Gothic quarter, on plaza Nova or plaza de la Catedral. The assortment is traditional – Christmas trees, toys, sweets and handicrafts of local craftsmen. The fair will last until December 23 and will be open from 10.30 to 20.30 from Monday to Thursday and from 10.30 to 21.30 from Friday to Sunday.
- Opposite the Sagrada Familia, the fair will take place from November 29 to December 23 from 10.00 to 21.00. The best Catalan artists and artisans will sell their works there.
- Another fair will set up its marquees and tents on Entença and Muntaner streets near Gran Vía. It will be divided into two parts: one, located closer to Plaza Catalunya, will sell toys, and the other, closer to Plaza España, will sell local handmade souvenirs. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00.
The fair will last until December 23 and will be open from 10.30 to 20.30 from Monday to Thursday and from 10.30 to 21.30 from Friday to Sunday. Granada
- One of the most visited cities in Spain is getting ready for Christmas from December 4th. On this day, fairs will open in the center – on Bib-Rambla Square and in the Puerta Real Fuente de las Batallas area, not far from the main church of the city. These fairs will cover all possible Christmas gifts – from plants to sweets, wines and books. The fairs will be open until January 6, opening hours: from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.30 daily, and the malls will close only on December 25 and January 1.
- You can admire the creations of local craftsmen at the fair in Plaza de la Trinidad (opening hours: from 11 to 14.30 and from 17.00 to 21.30). If you find yourself in Granada during the holidays, be sure to watch the Cavalcade of the Magi Kings on January 5, it will be held in a bright colorful fashion show from calle Rector López Argueta to plaza del Carmen.
These fairs will cover all possible Christmas gifts – from plants to sweets, wines and books. The fairs will be open until January 6, opening hours: from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.30 daily, and the malls will close only on December 25 and January 1. Bilbao
- The Basque city’s main Christmas market from 5 December to 6 January will delight you with well-known decorations and gifts, as well as the delights of the local northern cuisine. It will open on calle Bailén and will be open from 9.00 to 23.00.
- Amazing Basque handicrafts will be available for purchase at the Gabonart fair, which will be held at the Arriaga marina from December 18 to January 5, from 11. 00 to 14.30 and from 17.00 to 21.00. But it is worth considering that on December 24 and 31 the fair will close at 19.00, and on December 25 and January 1 it will not open at all. And on December 21, Bilbao will splendidly celebrate the feast of St. Thomas, including in the market of the same name. Residents of the city will literally let Christmas into their homes: street performances, folk music and food tasting are the main events of a fun folk holiday.
- For people devoted to Catholic traditions and connoisseurs of the main Christmas decorations – the scene of the Nativity – the Association of Belem Masters of the Basque Country will hold a special sale from December 1 to January 6.
00 to 14.30 and from 17.00 to 21.00. But it is worth considering that on December 24 and 31 the fair will close at 19.00, and on December 25 and January 1 it will not open at all. And on December 21, Bilbao will splendidly celebrate the feast of St. Thomas, including in the market of the same name. Residents of the city will literally let Christmas into their homes: street performances, folk music and food tasting are the main events of a fun folk holiday. Zaragoza
Celebrate Christmas with a Christmas tree decorated with traditional toys from Aragon if you go to the handicraft fair presented by the Professional Association of Artisans of Aragon. Selling unique products will be in the auditorium of Zaragoza from 5 to 13 December from 11 to 14 and from 17 to 21.
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- are planning a trip to the Catalan capital in the coming weeks, we can only congratulate you on your choice. In addition to all that much more, than you can do at Barcelona at Christmas , the rest of the province and regions also offer many outdoor activities. Among them, the best Christmas markets in Catalonia stand out: a great opportunity to get in touch with tradition and enjoy delicious local dishes prepared according to recipes passed down from generation to generation, with an abundance of mouth-watering sweets and Christmas dishes.
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Despite the popularity of Colmar, Strasbourg, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Nuremberg and other European cities, we assure you that a leisurely stroll through the Catalan Christmas markets will be a unique experience for you. Walk among fir trees, Christmas figurines in a manger, decorations and many other attributes that will not leave you indifferent (without snowfall and snowdrifts). Here is a selection of the top 10 Christmas markets in Catalonia. Don’t forget to visit them during your holiday in Barcelona!
FIRS FAIR IN ESPINELVES
The small town of Espinelves, with only 200 inhabitants and belonging to the Osona district of Barcelona, owes its fame to the fir fair, which attracts about 80,000 visitors every year. Since 1981, the families of the area meet from about the end of November to December 8-9 to buy their Christmas tree from the spruce varieties Masjoanis and Picea excelsa, which are the most common and most sought after in the area. This fair also includes stalls selling handicrafts and organic food, while the village church usually organizes some sort of display.
Shows for the whole family and demonstrations of traditional crafts are also offered. Don’t miss it! VICA MEDIEVAL FAIR
We are not leaving Osona just yet, as another of the best Christmas markets in Catalonia awaits us: Vica Medieval Fair. Between about December 6 and 9 – the exact dates may vary from year to year – the streets of the historic center of this city return to the Middle Ages and invite you to a lively open-air fair. Here you will find jewellery, decor items, creams and herbal remedies, clothes, sausages, cheeses, cakes, preserves and chocolates, as well as other gifts and traditional products of the region. We also cannot fail to mention the street food stalls and the play L’assalt de l’Altarriba, in which about 40 actors recreate historical events in Vic of the 15th century. Such a rich program, along with other good reasons, makes Vic one of the best Christmas places to visits to less than than to 90 from km 0213 Barcelona .
FERIIA DEL GAYO IN VILLAFRANCA DEL PENEDEZ
Although Vilafranca del Penedès is known mainly for its castellera tradition and the production of wine – without a doubt one of the best in the province of Barcelona – at the same time it is known for its Feria del Gaio or Fira del Gall. This is a traditional bird market that has been held for over 350 years on the weekend just before Christmas. Visitors have a unique opportunity to buy and taste the famous Penedès rooster, a local variety of poultry highly valued for its colorful plumage and quality meat. The event also features a large selection of traditional and contemporary poultry dishes, served with Penedès wines.
CHRISTMAS FAIR CALDES DE MONTBUIL
Want to try Christmas broth , cooked at 2 thermal 212 water , in big boiler at Catalonia ? If yes, then in the first week of December, go to the Barcelona town of Caldes de Montbui in Vallès Oriental.
There you will find hundreds of stalls with crafts, antiques and food, as well as two giant soup cauldrons with a diameter of 1.5 m and a capacity of 1600 liters. In total, about 3,000 liters of Christmas broth are distributed to visitors to the fair. And if you’re coming to Barcelona with your kids, you can get to know the tradition of beating the thio (Christmas log), participating in Christmas workshops, dancing the sardanas and admiring the beautiful flower carpets. CARDEDEU HOME TURRON CHRISTMAS FAIR
Also located in Vallès Oriental, the old town of Cardedeu organizes a three-day Christmas market on the second weekend of December. More than 150 merchants take part in it, offering a wide range of goods and food. But the main character here is turrón, a Cardedeu handmade nougat made by local confectioners. This delicacy is just as famous as the magnificent Cardedeu borregos, a sweet that originated in the 18th century.
This is one of traditional desserts Barcelona and its province worth a try. Plus, they make the perfect gift. SANTA LUCIA FAIR IN CANYELLES
It’s time to visit another region of the province of Barcelona – Garraf. Although the city of Canyelles cannot compete with nearby cities such as Cubelles or Sitges , Canyelles is worth visiting at this time of the year. On the first weekend of December – or November 30 and December 1 – there is a warm family-friendly Christmas market offering numerous Christmas items, plays with favorite children’s characters, entertainment and workshops for children, as well as exhibitions, demonstrations of traditional crafts, tastings of Christmas stew and fireworks – the show puts the finishing touch to this fun fair.
REUS CHRISTMAS FAIR
We are leaving the province of Barcelona to move to the province of Tarragona.
The destination is the city of Reus, the capital of the Baix Camp region and the epitome of authentic Catalan modernism . Between December 1st and 23rd, the hometown of Antonio Gaudí ends the year with a wide range of events, mostly centered on Mercadal Square. Here you will find a giant Christmas tree, a handicraft market, Christmas performances every Saturday, entertainment for children and even roller . Go there in person and we guarantee you will be very satisfied. WALLS CHRISTMAS FAIR
We are not too far from Reus, as the capital Alt Camp, Wals , is only 22 km away. It is here that the Christmas market opens on the third weekend of December. These traditional stalls sit side by side with stalls selling Christmas trees, henbane figurines, home decor, handicrafts, wines and champagne, sweets, honey… All the wonderful pre-Christmas atmosphere is centered on the main Plaza del Blat, as well as other streets in the city center.
The opening hours of the fair are from 10:00 to 21:00, except Sunday, when it closes at 20:00. By the way, did you know that weekly market already almost eight centuries in a row ? SOLSON CHRISTMAS FAIR
The province of Lleida also hosts one of the best Christmas markets in Catalonia: the Solsona Christmas Market, which takes place on one of the first Saturdays of December. At its craft stalls you can buy and bring home carved shepherd’s sticks handmade by and the unsurpassed Tio. Street stalls coexist with an exhibition of henbane, entertainment for children, a concert on Cathedral Square and much more. Come and enjoy one of Lleida’s charming Christmas markets!
BELENO FAIR IN OLOT
We conclude our Christmas tour of Catalonia with the province of Girona.
Although its main attraction is the scenery of the Costa Brava, we recommend that you explore the La Garrotxa region and its capital, Olot. There, during the December weekend of puentes, a rich fair takes place. Its Christmas market, located in the most central streets, offers visitors Christmas trees, figurines and accessories for the nativity scene (belen) and all kinds of Christmas decorations. Added to this is a public initiative called Christmas 0 km on Major Square dedicated to Olot’s handicrafts. Also check out the henbane fair and the craft market with wooden stalls, where handicrafts and henbane figurines are displayed and sold. By the way, just 9 km away, you can see live belen in Santa – Pau , one of the most beautiful medieval towns in the area. What do you think of this tour of the best Christmas markets in Catalonia? Although we have not mentioned a few more interesting places, such as Arbusies or Aleia, we are sure that our selection will not disappoint you.
- are planning a trip to the Catalan capital in the coming weeks, we can only congratulate you on your choice. In addition to all that much more, than you can do at Barcelona at Christmas , the rest of the province and regions also offer many outdoor activities. Among them, the best Christmas markets in Catalonia stand out: a great opportunity to get in touch with tradition and enjoy delicious local dishes prepared according to recipes passed down from generation to generation, with an abundance of mouth-watering sweets and Christmas dishes.
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Despite the popularity of Colmar, Strasbourg, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Nuremberg and other European cities, we assure you that a leisurely stroll through the Catalan Christmas markets will be a unique experience for you. Walk among fir trees, Christmas figurines in a manger, decorations and many other attributes that will not leave you indifferent (without snowfall and snowdrifts). 
Shows for the whole family and demonstrations of traditional crafts are also offered. Don’t miss it! 
There you will find hundreds of stalls with crafts, antiques and food, as well as two giant soup cauldrons with a diameter of 1.5 m and a capacity of 1600 liters. In total, about 3,000 liters of Christmas broth are distributed to visitors to the fair. And if you’re coming to Barcelona with your kids, you can get to know the tradition of beating the thio (Christmas log), participating in Christmas workshops, dancing the sardanas and admiring the beautiful flower carpets. 
This is one of traditional desserts Barcelona and its province worth a try. Plus, they make the perfect gift. 
The destination is the city of Reus, the capital of the Baix Camp region and the epitome of authentic Catalan modernism . Between December 1st and 23rd, the hometown of Antonio Gaudí ends the year with a wide range of events, mostly centered on Mercadal Square. Here you will find a giant Christmas tree, a handicraft market, Christmas performances every Saturday, entertainment for children and even roller . Go there in person and we guarantee you will be very satisfied. 
The opening hours of the fair are from 10:00 to 21:00, except Sunday, when it closes at 20:00. By the way, did you know that weekly market already almost eight centuries in a row ? 
Although its main attraction is the scenery of the Costa Brava, we recommend that you explore the La Garrotxa region and its capital, Olot. There, during the December weekend of puentes, a rich fair takes place. Its Christmas market, located in the most central streets, offers visitors Christmas trees, figurines and accessories for the nativity scene (belen) and all kinds of Christmas decorations. Added to this is a public initiative called Christmas 0 km on Major Square dedicated to Olot’s handicrafts. Also check out the henbane fair and the craft market with wooden stalls, where handicrafts and henbane figurines are displayed and sold. By the way, just 9 km away, you can see live belen in Santa – Pau , one of the most beautiful medieval towns in the area. 