CHRISTMAS IN BARCELONA 2018
Experience the most special days of the year in a one-of-a-kind city
As the most remarkable days of the year approach, the time of arranging your winter holidays starts. Travelling to Barcelona in Christmas time is always a good plan. Enjoying with the Christmas lights that decorate the streets, walking across the bucolic Christmas Market placed right in front of the impressive Cathedral or taking refuge in the heat of a charming, welcoming cafe are experiences that you deserve to live in 2018.
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Christmas Plans & Activities in Barcelona
Christmas Markets
Thinking of Christmas Markets in Barcelona, there is one that stands out among all the other. La Fira de Santa Llúcia Market is since 1786 installed in the city centre, being the most popular Christmas Market in Barcelona for locals and visitors.
From the From November 30 to December 23, La Fira de Santa Llúcia Market will gather about 300 stalls with traditional Christmas products and an endless amount of activities for all audiences.
In the last decades, several Christmas markets have been created in different areas of Barcelona. One of the most remarkable is the Sagrada Familia Christmas Market, that takes place on the same dates right in the front of Gaudí’s most renowned masterpiece.
Another events that you cannot miss are “Christmas at the Poble Espanyol”, the “Book Christmas Market” or the “All Those Food Market”, a gastronomic festival located at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona.
Christmas Lights
What about Christmas without its charming, cheerful traditional lights? From November 22 onwards, the streets of Barcelona wear thousands of Christmas lights that give the city a very special look.
Walking around the central streets of the city while you discover the different light designs is just an amazing Christmas experience that you cannot miss. The favourite lights for most of the local people are those that stand for Christmas typical words and sounds, like “FUM, FUM, FUM”, “MUAK, MUAK, MUAK” o “XIN, XIN, XIN”. ¿What are your favourite lights?
Fun for everyone
From a few years ago, La Farga Shopping Centre in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat turns into a massive winter area in Christmas time, where you will find a great 1.650 square metres-skating rink and a 50 metres long ice sled.
The perfect place for couples, families and iceskating lovers.
Are you in?
The most special new year’s eve
Special nights deserve to be celebrated on a large scale. Both the Montjuïc Magical Fountain and the impressive building of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya will witness the great shows and concerts that will be part of the Barcelona’s New Year’s Eve Festival.
Av. Reina Maria Cristina is the meeting point for thousands of people to celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve and to eat the traditional 12 grapes at midnight. Are you going to miss it?
Excitement for children and elders
The Three Wise Men’s Day Parade is the day the children long for during the whole year.
In the evening of January 5, dozens of floats will spread the joy across the city as they will move forward in the itinerary from the seafront to Barcelona city centre. The stars of the parade will be the Three Wise Men’s, that will wave people before starting to deliver the presents to the children.
Do not miss the chance to participate in the parade and let enthusiasm to pass on to you.
In Christmas, culture
As Christmas time arrives in Barcelona, an endless amount of shows pop up all over the city, from improvised street shows to acknowledged plays.
A great opportunity to participate in the local culture that you ought not to miss. To be aware of activities and shows you can consult the agenda of events.
Christmas Plans & Activities in Barcelona
Christmas Markets
Thinking of Christmas Markets in Barcelona, there is one that stands out among all the other. La Fira de Santa Llúcia Market is since 1786 installed in the city centre, being the most popular Christmas Market in Barcelona for locals and visitors.
From the From November 30 to December 23, La Fira de Santa Llúcia Market will gather about 300 stalls with traditional Christmas products and an endless amount of activities for all audiences.
In the last decades, several Christmas markets have been created in different areas of Barcelona. One of the most remarkable is the Sagrada Familia Christmas Market, that takes place on the same dates right in the front of Gaudí’s most renowned masterpiece.
Another events that you cannot miss are “Christmas at the Poble Espanyol”, the “Book Christmas Market” or the “All Those Food Market”, a gastronomic festival located at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona.
Christmas Lights
What about Christmas without its charming, cheerful traditional lights? From November 22 onwards, the streets of Barcelona wear thousands of Christmas lights that give the city a very special look.
Walking around the central streets of the city while you discover the different light designs is just an amazing Christmas experience that you cannot miss. The favourite lights for most of the local people are those that stand for Christmas typical words and sounds, like “FUM, FUM, FUM”, “MUAK, MUAK, MUAK” o “XIN, XIN, XIN”. ¿What are your favourite lights?
Fun for everyone
From a few years ago, La Farga Shopping Centre in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat turns into a massive winter area in Christmas time, where you will find a great 1.650 square metres-skating rink and a 50 metres long ice sled.
The perfect place for couples, families and iceskating lovers.
Are you in?
The most special new year’s eve
Special nights deserve to be celebrated on a large scale. Both the Montjuïc Magical Fountain and the impressive building of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya will witness the great shows and concerts that will be part of the Barcelona’s New Year’s Eve Festival.
Av. Reina Maria Cristina is the meeting point for thousands of people to celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve and to eat the traditional 12 grapes at midnight. Are you going to miss it?
Excitement for children and elders
The Three Wise Men’s Day Parade is the day the children long for during the whole year.
In the evening of January 5, dozens of floats will spread the joy across the city as they will move forward in the itinerary from the seafront to Barcelona city centre. The stars of the parade will be the Three Wise Men’s, that will wave people before starting to deliver the presents to the children.
Do not miss the chance to participate in the parade and let enthusiasm to pass on to you.
In Christmas, culture
In Christmas, culture
As Christmas time arrives in Barcelona, an endless amount of shows pop up all over the city, from improvised street shows to acknowledged plays.
A great opportunity to participate in the local culture that you ought not to miss. To be aware of activities and shows you can consult the agenda of events.
Rooms with Jacuzzi
Christmas is the best time to treat yourself to the craving you have been dreaming of during the year. Any better plan than enjoying an unforgettable stay in a jacuzzi suite in the middle of winter?
Restaurants for groups
Celebrate Christmas dinner with your couple, friends or company at our restaurants, a la carte or with our special menus that will make your dinner an unforgettable event.
Christmas in family
Visiting Barcelona in Christmas with your family is a unique experience. Discover our family rooms, that will make you feel at home since the very first moment.
Spa & Treatments
Have a breath and enjoy a time of relax at our Spazio Wellness. Treat yourself to one of our treatments and end up the year in the best manner.