Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is fascinating, set on the oceanfront and with beautiful beaches. During the festive season, you are unlikely to want to lie on the sand, however. At this time, exploring the streets of the city is the ideal pastime. View the work of Antoni Gaudi by visiting the Sagrada Familia temple, Casa Battlo, Parque Guell, Casa Mila, and more. Head to Museu Picasso and Fundacio Joan Miro to admire the work of both iconic Spanish artists, or simply relax in the many restaurants and cafes nearby, gazing out at the Christmas lights. Shopping is a real treat in this city all year round, with its many department stores. However, during the holidays, you have the added treat of visiting the top Christmas markets in Barcelona, Spain. Scroll below to find out more.
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1. Christmas Market of Saint Lucia (Fira de Santa Llúcia)
Fira de Santa Llúcia is the city’s largest Christmas market and is located at Cathedral of Barcelona in the city’s Gothic Quarter. Stalls surround the decorated square, offering traditional local handicrafts, jewelry, knitwear, sweets and treats, traditional cured ham, and other options for purchase. This year will see the 233rd anniversary of the historic market, which was first opened in 1786. A huge nativity scene is set to be placed a few steps away from the venue at Frederic Marès Museum.
Fira de Santa Llúcia
Address: Cathedral Square, Barcelona, Spain
Website: Fira de Santa Llúcia
Opening hours: Nov 30 - Jan 2: Tue - Sat: 10am - 7pm; Sun: 11am - 8pm (closed on Mon, except for holidays)
2. Sagrada Família Christmas Market (Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família)
Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família has been held each year since 1960. It is an open-air market in front of the famous Sagrada Família temple, with hundreds of stalls selling Christmas trees, decorations, figurines for a traditional nativity scene, gifts, toys, crafts, and a range of traditional food. Children will particularly enjoy the market on December 21 and 22, when Santa Claus comes to visit, allowing for that perfect Christmas selfie!
Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família
Address: Plaça Sagrada Família, 008013 Barcelona, Spain
Website: Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família
Opening hours: Nov 29 - Dec 23: 10am - 10pm (daily)
3. Christmas Market of Gran Via (La Feria de Reyes de la Gran Via)
The Christmas Market of Gran Via, or Twelfth Night Fair, is also known as La Feria de Reyes de la Gran Via—or Sant Tomàs i Reis (Saint Thomas and Kings). Whatever you name it, the market is among the largest Christmas and New Year markets in Barcelona. This venue is the ideal place to buy a range of delightful gifts, Christmas decorations, nativity scenes, toys, handicrafts, traditional food, and more. The more than 300 stalls offer traditional Spanish “Reyes” gifts as well, such as carbon de azucar (candy coal). The toy section of this Christmas market can be found close to Plaza Catalunya.
La Feria de Reyes de la Gran Via
Address: Gran Via between Muntaner/Calabria Sts, Barcelona, Spain
Website: La Feria de Reyes de la Gran Via
Opening hours: Dec 20 - Jan 6: 11am - 10pm (daily)
4. Christmas Market at Pedralbes Monastery (Mercat de Nadal de Pedralbes)
The Christmas Market at Pedralbes Monastery is held for one day each year. While there are stalls to browse, the main event is to enjoy a guided visit to the monastery and listen to the beautiful music of the Christmas carols performed there. From mid-December until February, an elaborate and beautiful nativity scene is set up at the monastery; and on the Saturday prior to Christmas, family activities are offered here.
Mercat de Nadal de Pedralbes
Address: Plaça Monestir de Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain
Website: Mercat de Nadal de Pedralbes
Opening hours: Dec 2: 10am - 6pm
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5. Mercantic Vintage Fest at Sant Cugat Del Vallès Christmas Market
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Mercantic Vintage Fest at Sant Cugat Del Vallès is the perfect Christmas market to buy vintage items for your loved ones, including books, collectibles, clothing, and curiosities from various points in time. Set in an old ceramics factory, during the season the market has a true Christmas atmosphere, with festive lights and decor surrounding the various stalls. Besides the Vintage Fest, various stalls are set up in the streets of Sant Cugat, selling locally produced handicrafts, gifts, festive decorations, delicious treats, and more.
Mercantic Vintage Fest at Sant Cugat Del Vallès Christmas Market
Address: Av. de Rius i Taulet, 120, 08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
Website: Mercantic Vintage Fest at Sant Cugat Del Vallès Christmas Market
Opening hours: Dec 1 - Jan 5
6. Espinelves Fir Tree Fair (Fira de l'Avet de Espinelves)
![Fira de l'Avet [Espinelves]](http://static.trip101.com/paragraph_media/pictures/002/841/571/large/espinelves2.JPG?1695233381)
Espinelves Fir Tree Fair is the place to go for the perfect Christmas tree. As visitors arrive in town, they will feel as though they have entered a beautiful nativity scene, with beautiful streets and homes, along with the scent of firewood burning in the air. The variety of trees on sale include Masjoanis and Picea excelsa, two varieties that grow in the area and are beautifully shaped and ready to decorate for the Christmas holidays. Other festive plants and a range of decorations are available at the fair too.
Fira de l'Avet de Espinelves
Address: Espinelves, Barcelona Province, Spain
Website: Fira de l'Avet de Espinelves
Opening hours: Nov 30 - Dec 8
7. Caldes de Montbui Christmas Market
Caldes de Montbui is famous not only for its thermal baths but also for a Christmas fair, which is held on the first weekend in December. Thousands of visitors flock to the town for the event, which includes 150 stalls selling Christmas gifts, arts and crafts, and traditional local food—including a special broth cooked with thermal water over a wood fire in the largest pot in Catalonia, which is 1.5 meters (5 feet) in diameter. There is a food kitchen on wheels offering tasty fare too, and a number of family activities can be enjoyed among the narrow alleyways of the town.
Caldes de Montbui Christmas Market
Address: Plaça de la Font del Lleó, 11, Caldes de Montbui, Spain
Website: Caldes de Montbui Christmas Market
Opening hours: Dec 7 - 8
8. Mercat de l'Avet a Sant Vicenç de Torelló Christmas Fair
Sant Vicenç de Torelló throws a Christmas fair each year at the end of November. A pavilion will house a number of stalls selling local arts and crafts, Christmas trees and decorations, and food and drink. There will also be a workshop by La Desperta. Sunday will see a fascinating traditional Dance of the Giants, as well as a choral concert by the Coral Lloriana Jove.
Mercat de l'Avet a Sant Vicenç de Torelló Christmas Fair
Address: Pl. Ajuntament, 6, 08571, Sant Vicenç de Torelló, Spain
Website: Mercat de l'Avet a Sant Vicenç de Torelló Christmas Fair
Opening hours: Nov 30 - Dec 1
"Feliz Navidad" and "Bon Nadal" in Barcelona!
In Barcelona and its surrounding areas, you can wish everyone either a Spanish “Feliz Navidad” or the Catalan version “Bon Nadal.” This lively city and the surrounding towns become even more alive over the festive season, so while exploring all the wonderful attractions in the area, also make some time to visit the top Christmas markets in Barcelona, Spain.
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