Christmas fairs and markets for all tastes
Despite the cold, Christmas is also a time to go out, to enjoy the fairs and markets that fill squares and streets, to reconnect with loved ones, to enjoy activities and games for children, and to rediscover towns and cities at a different pace, accompanied by the magic that permeates the atmosphere. We offer you a taste of those fairs that bring warmth and that will surely also help you choose the gifts you'll ask the Three Wise Men for.
Gironella Christmas Market
Gironella is celebrating the fifth edition of its Christmas Market this year, transforming the town's train station square into the epicenter of the festivities and the largest showcase of products from the Berguedà region. Every Friday afternoon, and Saturday and Sunday morning and afternoon until December 21st, more than seventy stallholders, artisans, and local producers await you, offering the best options for celebrating the holidays. The market also features a food area with a variety of culinary offerings. food trucks and a children's area with activities planned for the youngest members of the family. On the days the Gironella Christmas Market is open, it also offers a wide range of complementary activities for all ages. These include stage performances, children's workshops, concerts, and the now well-established Christmas carol sing-along, among other offerings.
Figueres Christmas Market
Until December 24th, the Figueres Christmas Market, located on the Rambla in the capital of the Alt Empordà region, will be filled with Christmas decorations, nativity scenes, Christmas trees, musical performances, and many surprises. Young children can enjoy crafts and games in the Magic Booth in the lower square while waiting for Fumera, a mysterious page, to appear. Fumera arrives long before the Three Kings to see the good deeds the children do and record them in his notebook. Also visiting the Magic Booth is Nadalina, a magical doll who has come to life and escaped from the Toy Museum of Catalonia. And since Figueres is the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, don't miss the guided tour of the historic center to discover the Christmas lights illuminating the streets. These lights are inspired by the Christmas postcards the painter created for nineteen consecutive years, commissioned by the German pharmaceutical company Hoechst.
The 361st Vilafranca del Penedès Rooster Fair
The capital of the Alt Penedès region celebrates the 361st edition of the Rooster Fair this year, a renowned event taking place on December 20th and 21st in Sant Julià Park. The star of the show is the Gall del Penedès, a native bird of great gastronomic value, recognized with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. Visitors will be able to see for themselves. in situThe event will feature a poultry cooking demonstration and wine tastings from the Penedès DO (Designation of Origin). This year, in addition to the debut of "La Previa en los Barrios" (The Preview in the Neighborhoods) in the days leading up to the fair, spaces like "El Galliner," the fair's evening activity, will be consolidated. This year's event will include comedy from Oye Sherman and Alba Segarra, and a DJ set by John Jacobsen. Furthermore, on Saturday, December 20, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., over ninety stalls will be set up along Avenida de Catalunya as part of the art and crafts market, natural food products, and a flea market.
Vic Christmas Crafts Fair
The vaulted ceilings of Vic's Plaça Major are once again filled with lights, music, people, and crafts during this special time of year. The Christmas Artisan Fair, which begins each year coinciding with the Immaculate Conception long weekend, returns to the square during the Christmas holidays to highlight the importance of artisan work and showcase it through the more than thirty stalls that converge in this iconic spot in the capital of Osona. If you still haven't found the perfect gift for someone special, you'll find it here: incense and candles, clothing and accessories, paintings, puppets, jewelry, glass, wooden or leather pieces, and ceramics, among other things. A wide range of options, and most importantly, all handmade by the finest artisans!
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Fonollosa Christmas Market
The traditional Christmas Market in Fonollosa, in the Bages region, adds an extra day this year compared to previous editions. On December 20th and 21st, the town's old quarter will come alive with over forty stalls selling crafts, local products, and offering a variety of activities. As always, the market will also highlight the importance of traditional trades and crafts, combining culture, gastronomy, and music to fully embrace the Christmas spirit that permeates every corner of the town. This year, one of the program's highlights will be a surprise show to switch on the Christmas lights on Saturday the 20th in the afternoon. In addition, there will be workshops on floral design and candle making, as well as activities for families, such as cookie decorating workshops, performances, and the search for the municipal Tió de Nadal (a traditional Catalan Christmas log). Besides music, the Fonollosa Christmas Market will offer a vermouth and wine tasting, accompanied by... showcooking dedicated to local products and the cuisine of the region.
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Santa Lucia Fair in Barcelona
Until December 23rd, the Cathedral Avenue in Barcelona will once again be adorned for the traditional Santa Llúcia Fair, the oldest fair of its kind in Catalonia. Strolling through it has become a beloved tradition of the holiday season. It's a popular spot for those who haven't yet found all the decorations to adorn their homes for the festivities. Nativity scenes, figurines, trees, moss and herbs, crafts, and toys, especially musical ones, are available at the 200 stalls scattered throughout this iconic space. Caganers (traditional Catalan figurines) are also on offer, available in all shapes, sizes, and prices. This fair also features a very special character who wanders and dances during these days: Carassa, a giant-headed figure who, despite his sour apple face, spits out sweets and candies for the children.
Winter Market Sitges
This weekend and next, December 20th and 21st, Sitges transforms its port into a charming Christmas village on the Mediterranean coast. The streets are illuminated like something out of a fairytale, and there are sustainable wooden stalls for the vendors, along with decorations meticulously planned down to the last detail. The Winter Market Sitges is a unique opportunity to discover exceptional designers and brands and to find that perfect gift. During these days, the market also offers the chance to enjoy the offerings of various food artisans, with a wide selection of Christmas sweets, mulled wine, vermouth, and winter flavors to accompany your stroll along the seafront. The program is rounded out with children's activities, workshops for adults, a visit from Santa Claus, and the elves' secret mission. All the essential ingredients to kick off the holidays with pure joy.