What to do in Barcelona at Christmas 2019?
Christmas is just around the corner and Barcelona is started to shinning at nights already. As usual, on December days, the atmosphere in the city becomes more vibrant and energetic, it is enough to walk at night along the main roads and observe the lighting of the streets and facades of some emblematic buildings, or cross with the magnificent Christmas scenes in Plaza Catalunya or Plaza Sant Jaume. However, not only does the atmosphere of the city change, but it also creates an endless number of Christmas activities for the whole family, leisure plans, cultural festivals, and concerts. In short, a magical setting where every corner of the city will be the perfect place to live unforgettable moments. If you visit Barcelona at Christmas, get ready to live unique moments that will connect you with the Catalan culture and its traditions.
Here, the 5 recommendations about the things to see and places to visit in Barcelona:
1. The most stunning night at the Montjuic Magic Fountain
To celebrate Christmas night and the new eve, the meeting is going to be at the Montjuic magic fountain. If you hate being in the middle of a big massive crowd, go to the second recommendation.
Since 2013, the magical fountain of Montjuic became the official epicenter to celebrate Christmas night and New Year. During these nights, the protagonists are music, water, and pyrotechnic games that are synchronized and play in perfect harmony to make its spectators vibrate. Do not miss it out, I am sure, you want to witness the best show of the year.
2. Poble Espanyol, a little magic world
From 6 to 29 December, Poble Espanyol becomes a perfect destination for the whole family, where you can spend an entire day touring the local markets, both gastronomic and craft. For lovers of new flavors, from 6 to 8 December, you will enjoy the authentic gastronomic exhibition with local products, wine tasting, artisan beer, and aperitifs.
Also, you will experience some of the most deeply rooted Catalan traditions such as the living nativity scenes or watch the Catalan mythological character who brings gifts "El tió de Nadal".
3. Plaza Catalunya as a sosteinable scenary
During the Christmas season, 26,500 people took part in cultural events in the center of Plaza Catalunya as part of the City of Smiles.
From 21 December to 4 January, you can visit the Responsible Consumption Fair, organized by entities, companies, and projects in the field of responsible consumption and the Social and Solidarity Economy. During these 2 weeks, you will discover how to buy and consume in a sustainable and supportive way. There, you will find a wide range of crafts, food, clothing, and books where you can choose what you like. If you would like to delve deeper into the subject, you will have spaces for learning, reflection, and debate on responsible consumption.
4. Cavalcade of the arrival of the kings magicians
On January 5, from 18h, the caravan of the kings will take the streets of the city to surprise children and adults with their great parade. Undoubtedly, the happiest will be the children, who will enthusiastically collect the candies that the kings are going to throw from the floats to say goodbye to Christmas with a smile and lots of sweetness!
A true spectacle that you can not miss. This is the path of the ride:
5. Traditional Barcelona Christmas markets
Some of the busiest places during the Christmas season are the local fairs and markets. There, you can find an endless number of authentic objects made by artisans, Christmas figurines for decoration, leisure activities for the whole family and typical Catalan food. It is a must if you want to feel like a real local. Here, 4 of the most popular fairs you should visit:
Santa Lucia Fair:
where: Catedral de Barcelona
When: from 29/11/2019 to 22/12/2019
Sagrada familia Christmas Fair:
Where: Sagrad Familia Square
When: from 23/11/2019 to 23/12/2019
Santo Tomas y Reyes Fair:
Where: Gran Via (entre Rocafort i Muntaner)
When: from 19/12/2019 to 06/01/2020
Traditional Catalan objects (permanente fair):
Where: Pi Square
Find the complete Barcelona Christmas activities 2019 here
Bonus
Bryan Adams in concert in December 2019
Where: Palau San Jordi. When: 11 dec
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