The best Christmas trips and activities near Barcelona

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For families

Paleontologia per a tota la família

For families

A la màgia dels Reis se li suma l'aroma del barballó.

For families

La nit del 5 de gener, s’encenen les atxes de barballó per rebre els Reis d’Orient i la Reina Mel.

The Three Kings in Igualada
Culture and traditions

The Three Kings Parade in Igualada is one of the most pioneering cavalcades in Catalonia! Don’t miss the arrival of the Three King...

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Living nativity scenes, pastorets (Christmas play) and other Christmas traditions

Because we must not lose our good traditions
Culture and traditions

Des del 1976, Les Gunyoles viu el Pessebre Vivent Parlat, una experiència única en un escenari natural.  

Living Nativity of Catalonia
Culture and traditions

The landscape of the Penya del Corb rock formation in Corbera de Llobregat is the natural stage of the First Living Nativity in Ca...

Bages Living Nativity Scene
Culture and traditions

The Bages Living Nativity Scene is a must-see Christmas attraction.

Els Pastorets (Little Shepherds) of Mataró
Culture and traditions

A unique performance that preserves its original essence from the turn of the 20th century, but with the energy and pace of the 21...

Culture and traditions

“Fia-faia, que nostro Senyor ha nascut a la paia” (“Fia-faia, for our Lord is born in the hay”), sing the residents of Bagà and Sa...

Centelles Pine Tree Festival
Culture and traditions

Welcome to the Centelles Pine Tree Festival! Head out to look for the most beautiful pine tree in the region, decorate it and offe...

Christmas fairs and markets

Fairs, markets, flea markets, craft fairs ..., everything you need to make the best nativity scene in the neighbourhood and find the perfect gifts.
fira Canyelles
For families

La 24a Fira de Santa Llúcia, inclosa en el calendari de Mercats de Nadal de la Diputació de Barcelona. És un mercat de Nadal amb u...

El Prat Poultry Fair
Gastronomy and wine tourism

The Poultry Fair of El Prat de Llobregat pays tribute to the blue-foot chicken! Taste it at the Blue-Foot Capon and Artichoke Tapa...

For families

Santa Margarida i els Monjos recuperarà enguany la tradició de celebrar una fira de Nadal que s’havia fet anys enrere amb una nova...

Culture and traditions

Head with the family to one of the most special Christmas fairs in Catalonia if you want to get hold of the best Christmas tree!

For families

Fira nadalenca de decorció, artesania i moltes activitats gratuïtes per a la família.

For families

A la Fira dels Torrons de Llinars del Vallès hi trobaràs parades de torrons, artesania, espectacles i foodtrucks en un ambient nad...

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And what shall we do with the children at Christmas?

With these suggestions for family fun, the school holidays will fly by
For families

La Ruta del Tió de Torrelles de Llobregat suposa la creació d’una ruta de tions pel bosc i pel nucli urbà amb elements lúdics i ac...

Wellbeing

Regala un Nadal ple de moments compartits! Xip-Xap Safareig és una experiència termal per gaudir en família a Caldes de Montbui. U...

Culture and traditions

El Mercat del Regal torna més màgic que mai! Els propers 12 i 13 de desembre volem reviure l'esperit nadalenc amb un cap de setman...

Bages Living Nativity Scene
Culture and traditions

The Bages Living Nativity Scene is a must-see Christmas attraction.

The Three Kings in Igualada
Culture and traditions

The Three Kings Parade in Igualada is one of the most pioneering cavalcades in Catalonia! Don’t miss the arrival of the Three King...

And to burn off all that nougat?

Here are some culinary suggestions for when you decide to get up and leave the table talk
Nature

Un Tour en Land Rover per les Vinyes del Penedès i el Garraf i de tornada una visita a les Caves Cuscó Berga

nadal sobre patins
Nature

Activitat de patinatge lliure sobre gel a l’aire lliure, de 30 minuts i per a totes les edats. Una proposta per gaudir de l’esport...

 

 

More ideas for Christmas

Everything you need to know about Christmas in the regions of Barcelona

4 celebracions ancestrals del solstici d'hivern

Et ve de gust enriquir les teves festes nadalenques amb les tradicions més atàviques i antigues? Segueix llegint! Et presentem una selecció de celebracions amb arrels paganes que pots gaudir intensament a les comarques de Barcelona. Rituals de foc, nit i arbres que et transporten a èpoques en què encara no existia el cristianisme i els éssers humans veneraven la natura.

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Christmas food fairs and markets

The Christmas food fairs and markets in the counties of Barcelona are a unique opportunity to enjoy the traditional flavours of this festive season. These markets are filled with artisan products, cured sausages, cheeses, sweets and wines that convey the richness of the region. Strolling around these fairs means discovering authentic recipes, ideal for preparing a festive meal with local products. In addition, many of them have activities for all the family, such as tastings, culinary workshops and live concerts - a delicious way to experience Christmas!

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Nine fairs for creating a nativity scene

There’s no need to travel to Northern Europe to enjoy the magic of Christmas markets: in the regions of Barcelona there are many towns and cities that organise beautiful fairs where you can buy figurines for the nativity scene and all kinds of traditional decorations. Some remain open until 23 December, but why wait until the last minute? Visit one this weekend and feel the warmth of Christmas spirit.

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4 original Christmas markets

Would you like to surprise somebody with a really original Christmas present but don’t know where to find one? You’re in luck. Before Christmas, across the counties of Barcelona, several markets are organised that you should definitely check out. At these craft fairs and markets of antiques, books and handmade items, you can find the perfect gift to delight even your hardest to please relatives and friends. 

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