The best Christmas trips and activities near Barcelona

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Culture and traditions

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

Culture and traditions

Descobrir el Penedès i el Massís del Garraf amb Cuscó Berga, ubicat a les portes del Parc Natural del Garraf.

Nature

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

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...

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...

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!

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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.
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...

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!

Fair of the Puríssima in Sant Boi de Llobregat
Culture and traditions

Modernity and tradition at the Fair of the Puríssima (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception). This is the main showcase for the lo...

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A la Fira s'hi poden trobar tota classe d'articles de Nadal, de música, d'artesania i exposició. 

And what shall we do with the children at Christmas?

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

 

 

More ideas for Christmas

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

Guide to successfully getting through the Christmas holidays with your family

Due to closed schools for the Christmas holidays, many people are looking for fun ideas to do with their children. Activities that go beyond big and small screens and appeal to everyone. Does that seem impossible to you? Keep reading! Here is a selection of cultural, sporting and recreational activities to enjoy with your family during this time of year.

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7 interesting things you need to know about Christmas

Setting up the Nativity scene, decorating the Christmas tree, going to see the pastorets (shepherds) or eating turrón (nougat) are traditions we are sure to follow this holiday season. These are customs that have been passed down from generation to generation for a long time. Despite being so familiar with them, do you know their origins and why they have survived to this day? Please read on to find out.

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6 villages with Christmas charm

If you are thinking of ending the year by unwinding from everything and what you feel like doing is filling your lungs with fresh air, stretching your legs a little and immersing yourself in winter landscapes …, go for it! Now is the time to plan the perfect getaway and visit some of the most charming villages in the regions of Barcelona.

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Traditional Christmas flavours

In the regions around Barcelona, Christmas is a celebration that is enjoyed with family members around a table laden with traditional dishes. In a region with such a wide range of quality products, it is surprising that there is such a consensus about the menu for the holiday season. Hearty soups, free-range chicken, salads with seasonal vegetables and nougat are must-haves. Would you like to know what people usually eat at this special time of year? 

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