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Portugal Christmas Market in 2024 including Lisbon, Porto and other cities

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Portugal Christmas Market in 2023 including Lisbon, Porto and other cities

To help with your travel planning, we have wrote the main Christmas markets in Portugal, including Lisbon, Porto and other cities. We wrote how the Advent season will be celebrated in these locations and also included updated dates and information for 2024.

Be sure to read our Where to stay in Lisbon, Portugal – Tips for the best region and hotel.

If you are planning to spend your end of year festivities in Portugal, there are options to enjoy Christmas and Advent markets in several cities.

We have publications detailing Christmas markets in other countries and cities. Be sure to check:

Best Christmas Markets 2024 in Porto in Portugal

The city of Porto begins its Christmas festivities in November of every year, including a giant Christmas tree with more than 31,000 lights that is always turned on at the beginning of December and stays on until January of the following year, in addition to lighting up with Christmas decorations . 80 streets. The tree will be located in Praça do Munício on Avenida dos Aliados.

Regarding Christmas Markets, the three best organized by the city are:

  • The Porto Christmas Market will take place from the 1st to the 23rd of December, on Avenida das Tílias, in the Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
    • Very decorated and 40 exhibitors with different options of souvenirs, food, drinks and fun.
  • the Porto Arts and Crafts Crafts Fair , located in Praça dos Poveiros ( November 25th to December 24th
    • It has more focus on showing and selling Portuguese handicraft products.
  • Porto Christmas Village takes place at Alfândega do Porto ( December 1st to 24th ).
    • It’s a traditional Christmas fair, with food and drink stalls and attractions to entertain the whole family.
    • There is no confirmation of this party.
  • the Feira Artesanatus Porto , which this year will be at Largo Amor de Perdição (No dates have been announced yet, last year it took place from November 29th to December 23rd )
    • Considered one of the most important Crafts Fairs in Portugal, ARTESANATUS is a platform of excellence for the promotion and sale of craft products. This initiative has the particularity of being entirely organized by an entity representing the sector, which in itself distinguishes it from other similar events.
  • the Christmas Market at WOW , the wine-related cultural area on the banks of the Ribeira (December 1 to December 25, 2024 ).
    • WOW, World of Wine, is a block with wine-related experiences with museums, restaurants, shops and events close to the Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.
    • And this year they will also host a Christmas Market with Christmas drinks and food options, shopping stalls and a beautiful Christmas tree.
    • See more details on the official website: WOW Christmas Calendar . It’s worth accessing as each day has a different schedule and attractions.
    • Entrance to the event is free, but to enter the museums and tastings you need to buy tickets (a tip is to check prices and times in advance).

Good food, opportunity to buy last-minute souvenirs and gifts and lots of fun in a Christmas atmosphere.

Tree at the Christmas market in the city of Porto in Portugal

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Discover the wines of the Douro Valley

During your visit to the city of Porto, be sure to discover the landscapes of the Douro Valley on this day trip. Taste port wine and olive oil, indulge in a traditional lunch and relax on a boat trip along the Douro River.

Christmas Garden in Évora in Portugal

Still to be confirmed for 2024, but be sure to see what the party was like in 2018:

There is also a video about the Christmas Market in Évora in 2022.

The city of Évora organizes the Christmas Garden   (in 2022 it was from December 8th to 18th) in Praça 1° de Maio with several entertainment options, such as an ice skating rink, Santa Claus’s house and arrival, as well as games traditional, studio and musical performances.

A different way to tour this historic city in the Alentejo region.

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Christmas market in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon’s Christmas markets are already on the agenda and will take place in squares, streets and gardens. It’s a different way to get to know the capital of Portugal, combining the possibility of touring its main tourist attractions and also enjoying the Portuguese Christmas spirit.

Some suggestions for your schedule:

  • Wonderland Lisboa takes place in Parque Eduardo VII on November 30, 2024 until January 1, 2025.
  • Cascais Christmas Village ( Cascais Vila Na tal ), takes place at Parque Marechal Carmona from November 30th to January 1st.
    • The Cascais Christmas market features Christmas environments from Santa Claus’s house to a living Nativity scene, as well as food, drinks and lots of fun.
  • Hype Market Natal , on Avenida da Igreja in Alvalade, ( still to be determined if it will happen in 2024) .
    • Offers from more than 50 Portuguese brands for children and adults.
    • Follow the official website for updated information.
  • Feira Natalis Lisboa , at FIL (Lisbon International Fair) – No date yet for 2024
    • The largest Christmas market in Lisbon with decoration, gifts, crafts and gastronomy. The event brings together the most varied types of Christmas items, from decoration, gifts, crafts, to traditional and gourmet cuisine, without leaving out fashion accessories and jewelry. During the event, entertainment and entertainment activities take place for the whole family. Box office proceeds are donated to charitable institutions.
  • Solidarity Christmas at the Convento dos Cardaes which takes place at the Convento dos Cardaes (there is still no information about 2024, but it normally takes place from the 1st to the 22nd of December ).
    • It takes place on weekends with lunch options, tea and Christmas sales offers. And all the money raised is used to improve the convent’s environment.

In addition to the Christmas fairs listed, there are other smaller options that take place in Lisbon. Try to find it! 🙂

Christmas tree in Lisbon in Portugal

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Christmas market in Coimbra, Portugal

The Coimbra Christmas Market will take place from the 1st to the 23rd of December 2024  at Praça do Comércio and in the historic area of ​​the city. An initiative of the Union of Parishes of Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina and São Bartolomeu) and the Parish Council of Santo António dos Olivais, with the aim of promoting traditional artisanal products, agri-food, restaurants and drinks among others and stimulate creativity and originality as an activity of professional and economic development, as well as the solidarity typical of the Christmas spirit.

A welcoming, cheerful space full of a good range of products aimed at complementing traditional commerce, providing personalized services and promoting solidarity, cultural and/or sporting activities.

More than 100 exhibitors are planned to offer traditional sales of various products, as well as food and drink options. Anyone strolling through this beautiful Portuguese university city will also have the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas.

City of Coimbra in Portugal

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Christmas market in the Algarve region of Portugal

In the Algarve , Natalândia takes place annually , a Christmas market that will take place at the Lagos Zoo (there are no dates yet for 2024, but in 2021 the party took place between the 4th and 26th of December ).

The zoo will have a Christmas tree exhibition, village and Santa Claus’s house on its opening days, as well as entertainment options, including the presentation of the Christmas theater play “The Pirates steal Santa Claus”.

In the Algarve, at the Vale do Lobo resort, the Vale do Lobo Christmas Market takes place on December 3, 2022 . With traditional displays featuring a wide variety of products and items, including food and drinks from the region, providing a full day out for visitors whilst supporting the Wolf Valley Charity Association.

An excellent option to experience the Christmas spirit in the Algarve region among around 150 animal species in natural habitats.

Natalândia the Christmas market in Lagos in the Algarve region of Portugal

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Christmas Market in Braga

The city of Braga will have a Christmas Market for the first time. With the theme “Braga is Christmas”, the Christmas fair will be held in the Municipal Square (There is no date for 2024 yet, but in 2022 it took place from December 1, 2022 to December 13, 2023).

See update on the official website: https://braganatal.cm-braga.pt/

With stalls selling crafts, decoration and gifts, drinks and Christmas food, as well as, of course, Portuguese cuisine, the city of Braga intends to attract many tourists during the end of year festivities.

The Christmas market will also have a carousel for children and a stage for cultural activities and attractions.

We are always very excited at Christmas time, despite the cold weather in Europe, the entertainment and food options make up for it. Is very!

Did you think about Christmas and remember the Portuguese Christmas pastry? Read about this and other delicacies in the post The best Pastel de Nata de Lisboa in Portugal and the Pastel de Belém.

Promotion of guided tours and tourist attractions in Portugal

We have put together some tips on attractions and guided tours during the Christmas season in some cities in Portugal.

Hotel and hostel promotion in Portugal

Be sure to research the best hotel, hostel and B&B options for your stay in Portugal according to your cost and benefit needs.

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Our Travel Posts about Portugal

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If you are traveling in winter, the best itinerary is to get to know the The best Pastel de Nata de Lisboa in Portugal and the Pastel de Belém.

And for all season: Where to stay in Lisbon, Portugal – Tips for the best region and hotel.

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