Visit the best Christmas markets in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona and Seville, as well as other cities, with tips, itineraries and an updated agenda for 2024.
We included the best Christmas markets in Spain with information from 2024 that was already up to date. However, they may change or are not yet available, so the post will be updated periodically.
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Christmas markets in Spain – Complete guide for 2024
We’ve listed some of the best Christmas markets to visit in Spain during the Advent and festive season.
Christmas markets in Barcelona, Spain
Some of the best Christmas markets to visit in Barcelona.
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Fira De Santa Llúcia
- Schedule : November 24, 2024 to December 23, 2024
- Address : Av. de la Catedral, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
- Hours : 10am to 9pm
- Website : https://es.firadesantallucia.cat/
Since 1786, in front of the Barcelona Cathedral, the Santa Llúcia Fair has been organized, the oldest fair dedicated to nativity scenes and Christmas traditions and one of the most popular in the city.
Every year, the Christmas market brings joy to visitors in Plaza de la Seu and Avenida de la Catedral with a wide variety of artisanal products and foods from the Spanish Christmas festivities.
Sagrada Familia Swimming Fair
- Schedule : November 29, 2024 to December 23, 2024
- Address : Plaça de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
- Hours : 10am to 9pm
- Website : https://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_directory/crafts/fira_de_nadal_de_la_sagrada_familia
Organized since 1962, the Sagrada Família Christmas Fair takes place in Plaça de la Sagrada Família in front of Gaudi’s monument, the “Passió” facade.
With several stalls with crafts and Christmas foods, the Christmas market also includes cultural activities such as parades, musical and theatrical performances, as well as other attractions.
La Feria de Reyes de la Gran Vía
- Schedule : November 17, 2024 to January 6, 2025
- Address : Between the streets of Muntaner and Rocafort, Barcelona, Spain
- Hours : 10am to 10pm
- Website : https://www.catalunya.com/feria-de-reyes-de-la-gran-via-de-barcelona-1-1-494416?language=es
The Gran Vía Kings Fair has been taking place since 1877, starting in mid-December until Three Kings Day in January. With several stalls selling gifts, decoration, handicrafts, drinks and food, with emphasis on Spanish churros.
An opportunity to continue the Christmas festivities until after the turn of the year.
Christmas markets in Madrid, Spain
Some of the best Christmas markets to visit in Madrid.
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Madrid Christmas Lights Tour
See the festive side of Madrid during a private tour of the city’s Christmas lights while riding in an electric tuk-tuk. Pass the Paseo del Prado museums, Neptune Fountain and other illuminated landmarks.
Discover the twinkling lights that brilliantly decorate the exteriors of some of Madrid’s most famous sites and monuments, such as the National Library of Spain and the Cibeles Fountain.
Stroll through the elegant neighborhoods of Salamanca and Retiro, whose streets are lined with designer boutiques, refined restaurants and luxury hotels. Marvel at the facades of the Church of Saint Jerome Royal, Museo del Prado and Palacio de las Cortes.
Enjoy incredible views of the Puerta de Alcalá in Plaza de la Independencia and the Fountain of Neptune in Plaza de Cánovas, both highlighting the neoclassical style.
Plaza Mayor Christmas Market
- Schedule : November, 2024 to December 31, 2024
- Address : Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
- Hours : 10am to 9pm
- Website : https://www.esmadrid.com/pt/agenda/mercado-de-natal-da-plaza-mayor
One of the main Christmas markets in the capital of Spain, with more than 100 stalls offering products such as crafts, gifts, decorations, as well as food and drinks.
The Christmas fair also features Christmas decorations and lights. Be sure to visit it if you are in town.
Fundamarket
- Agenda : November 29 and 30, 2024 and December 1, 13, 14 and 15, 2024
- Address : C. del Monasterio de Las Huelgas, 15, 28049 Madrid
- Time : 11am to 8pm
- Website : https://fundamarket.alapar.ong/
Fundamarket is a solidarity event by the A LA PAR Foundation in which products made by professionals with intellectual disabilities are offered with more than 50 brands in a weekend full of plans and activities to enjoy with the family. There are also food trucks and activities for children from Fundalândia on site.
Naviluz in Madrid
- Schedule : November 2024 to January 6, 2025
- Address : Departure from Plaza de Colón, Madrid, Spain
- Hours : 6pm to midnight
- Website : Find tours in the Get Your Guide
It’s not exactly a Christmas market, but it’s probably one of the best-known and most popular Christmas attractions in Madrid.
Every year, a tourist bus (the kind you sit on in the open area at the top) tours the city’s most famous squares, streets and avenues, all of them decorated with Christmas lights. The most interesting thing is that they are organized in different colors and shapes.
It’s quite worth the trip.
Christmas markets in Seville, Spain
Some of the best Christmas markets to visit in Seville, Spain.
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Feria de los Belenes de Sevilla
- Schedule : November 5, 2024 to December 23, 2024
- Address : Calle Fray Ceferino González (between the Cathedral and the Archive of the Indies) and Avenida de la Constitución, Seville, Spain
- Opening hours : 11am to 9pm (closed for lunch)
- Website : https://www.facebook.com/feriadelbelendesevilla/
With lots of shopping options to put together the most beautiful nativity scenes, the Seville Nativity Fair takes place from November 5, 2022 until December 23. Organized by the Association of Merchants of Belém (ACOBE), the Christmas market has several stalls available to the public, with pieces, decorations of different types and other Christmas decorations.
Navideño de Nervión Market
- Schedule : December 3, 2024 to January 5, 2025
- Address : Calle Luis de Morales, Seville, Spain
- Hours : 11am to 10pm
- Website : https://www.mercadillosemanal.com/en.sevilla/mercado-de-navidad-de-nervion
The Nervión Christmas Market, with 23 stalls offering a variety of shopping, food and drink options, took place in 2021, but there is still no forecast for 2022. As soon as we have information, we will update it.
Alameda Hércules Christmas Market
- Agenda : To be defined
- Address : Plaza de la Encarnación and Alameda de Hércules, Seville, Spain
- Time : 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
The Alameda de Hércules de Sevilla has several Christmas options every year, such as toys and attractions for children (sleigh, carousel and more), Santa Claus’s House, which receives letters and it is possible to take photos, as well as, of course, a Christmas market with several stalls for shopping for gifts, food and drinks.
Vigo Christmas Market in Spain
In addition to the Christmas markets, the most anticipated Christmas attractions in the city of Vigo in the Galicia region are its streets lit up with millions of lights and its ferris wheel.
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Vigo Christmas Lights
- Agenda : December 2024 (details to be defined)
- Address : Centro, Vigo, Spain
- Time : 6:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Website : https://www.turismodevigo.org/pt-pt/node/40894
There are more than 400 streets decorated and illuminated by Christmas lights, which will be switched on on November by the city’s mayor. To save energy, they will be lit from 6:30 pm until 12:30 am until January.
In addition to the main illuminated streets, such as Gran Vía, Policarpo Sanz or García Barbón, you can also see them on the Christmas tree, Ferris wheel or Christmas decorations, with a snowman, Christmas star, decorated gift boxes and the city of Natal, where Santa Claus “lives”.
Vigo Christmas Market (Cíes Market)
- Schedule : November 2024 to early January 2025 (details to be defined in 2024)
- Address : Praza de Compostela, Vigo, Spain
- Time : 7pm to 11pm
- Website : https://www.instagram.com/navidadenvigo_oficial/
With dozens of stalls offering crafts, decorations, nativity scenes, clothes and gifts, as well as Christmas food and drinks, in addition to those typical of Spanish cuisine.
Don’t forget to take a ride on the 55-meter-high Ferris wheel, listen to Christmas carols and take a chance on the ice skating rink.
In addition to the Christmas market and the illuminated streets and squares, you can enjoy the amusement park, with a roller coaster and carousel, Christmas train and bus, as well as looking for the store with the most beautiful Christmas decorations in the city.
Other Christmas markets in Spain
Some other Christmas markets in other cities in Spain.
Cordoba Christmas Market
- Schedule : November 2024 to early January 2025 (details to be defined in 2024)
- Address : Plaza de las Tendillas, Córdoba, Spain
- Opening hours : 10am to 9pm (closed for lunch)
- Website : https://www.cordobaesnavidad.es/
The Plaza de las Tendillas will host a Christmas market that will be managed by Centro Córdoba and will have the collaboration of the city’s Nativity Scene Association.
One interesting thing about this market is that it only sells pieces and decorations for nativity scenes.
Christmas Market in Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences
- Schedule :November 2024 to early January 2025 (details to be defined in 2024)
- Address : Planta baja del Umbracle, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Valencia, Spain
- Opening hours : 11am to 9pm (closed for lunch)
One of the city’s Christmas fairs, the Mercado de Navidad de la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias de Valencia has several stalls with crafts, food and drinks, as well as attractions such as a games room, Christmas stories and activities for children.
Christmas Market in Toledo
- Schedule : November 2024 to early January 2025 (details to be defined in 2024)
- Address : Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Toledo, Spain
- Hours : 11am to 10pm
Christmas market in Plaza del Ayuntamiento with stalls selling Christmas products, such as crafts, decorations, gifts, food and drinks. In addition to attractions for children such as a traditional carousel.
The city of Toledo also has other Christmas attractions such as decorative lights, the arrival of Santa Claus, presentations and a Christmas tree.
Other Christmas markets take place in these and other cities in Spain, such as Santiago de Compostela, Granada and more. Be sure to explore and comment here for us which one you liked the most.
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