{"id":15314,"date":"2021-11-15T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T20:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?p=15314"},"modified":"2023-11-22T12:07:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T17:07:53","slug":"top-christmas-markets-in-spain-fiestas-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/top-christmas-markets-in-spain-fiestas-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Christmas Markets in Spain: Fiestas &#038; Traditions To Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Christmas markets in Spain and their traditions are long-established and family-oriented. Street markets offer traditional sweets and Nativity figurines, while cities vie to provide the most elaborate light shows. Seasonal fiestas and markets get into full swing from mid-November onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While German <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/travel-resources\/best-christmas-markets-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Christmas markets<\/strong><\/a> have conquered most of Europe, this one nation maintains a stubborn resistance. Spain remains oblivious to the temptations of grilled bratwurst and <em>gluhwein<\/em> simply because its own festive market and fiesta tradition is long-established and still very popular with families from <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/9-authentic-best-things-to-do-in-seville-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\">Seville<\/a><\/strong> to Santander celebrating <em>Navidad<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TOP SPANISH CHRISTMAS MARKETS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#madrid\">Madrid<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#bancelona\">Barcelona<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#seville\">Seville<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#malaga\">Malaga<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#galicia\">Galicia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#spanish-christmas-markets-pin\"><strong>Pin This Article for Later on Pinterest<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As in many countries, Spain directs most of the festive attention towards children, with markets geared towards providing toys, gifts and the all-important Nativity scene figures. These miniatures are prized, as each household and store creates their own spectacular <em>Bel\u00e9n<\/em> (Bethlehem) displays based around the Messiah, manger and Magi scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spanish Christmas Market Festivities, Sweets, and More<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The other specialties dominating the Spanish street stalls from November onwards are the traditional sweets and candies associated with the festive season.&nbsp;<em>Turron<\/em>, the sweet nougat that takes over every Spanish house at Christmas, used to be either the soft variety made from almonds and honey, from the Valencian town of Jijona, or the crunchy almond brittle of Alicante. Now it comes in countless versions, including rich and elaborate chocolate ganache varieties. <em>Mantecados<\/em> are sweet biscuits made from lard, while <em>polvorones<\/em> are powdery small pastries, often flavored with aniseed. Both are beautifully wrapped in traditional tissue paper decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15315 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/christmas-market-madrid-spain-plaza-mayor.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Market at Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain\" class=\"wp-image-15315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/christmas-market-madrid-spain-plaza-mayor.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/christmas-market-madrid-spain-plaza-mayor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/christmas-market-madrid-spain-plaza-mayor-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A glimpse of the Christmas Market at Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"Madrid\"><\/a>Christmas Markets in Madrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the capital <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/10-authentic-best-things-to-do-in-madrid-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Madrid<\/strong><\/a>, from the last weekend in November onwards, everyone heads to the major market in the <em>Plaza Mayor<\/em> to add to their collection of <em>Bel\u00e9n<\/em> figures, along with costumes and party accessories for the Christmas celebrations. A slightly more bohemian and independent spirit prevails at the craft market on <em>Plaza Espana<\/em>, where artisans offer unique creations from their workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15316 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Fira-de-Santa-Lluci-Barcelona-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Fira de Santa Ll\u00faci Christmas Market in Barcelona Spain\" class=\"wp-image-15316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Fira-de-Santa-Lluci-Barcelona-Spain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Fira-de-Santa-Lluci-Barcelona-Spain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Fira-de-Santa-Lluci-Barcelona-Spain-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Fira de Santa Ll\u00faci which takes in Barcelona&#8217;s Gothic Quarter is one Christmas Market not to miss.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"Barcelona\"><\/a>Christmas Markets &amp; Traditions in Barcelona<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/5-architectural-wonders-wines-barcelona-gaudi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a>,<\/strong> the Fira de Santa Ll\u00facia has been taking place in the city&#8217;s <em>Barri Gotic<\/em>, close to the cathedral, since 1786. That makes it the oldest Christmas market in Spain and it remains a highlight of the Catalan calendar. More than 200 stalls offer decorations, festive accessories, sweets and hot drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A large percentage of visitors are probably&nbsp;shopping for that year&#8217;s coolest&nbsp;<em>caganer<\/em>. This Bel\u00e9n figure is a Catalan tradition dating back a couple of centuries and involves a character lurking at the back of the scene dropping their pants to answer an urgent call of nature. Unsurprisingly the lavatorial humor is particularly appealing to children, although in recent years, a note of satire has crept in with <em>caganer<\/em> depictions of footballers, Spanish politicians, even Donald Trump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/catalonia-wine-regions-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn About Catalonia\u2019s Wines &amp; Wine Regions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15317 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/seville-spain-christmas-markets-and-lights.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Markets and Street Lights in Seville, Spain\" class=\"wp-image-15317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/seville-spain-christmas-markets-and-lights.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/seville-spain-christmas-markets-and-lights-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/seville-spain-christmas-markets-and-lights-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seville in Spain&#8217;s Andalucia region goes above and beyond when it comes to vibrant street lights across the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"Seville\"><\/a>Christmas Markets in Seville<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seville<\/strong> saves most of its festive spectaculars for Semana Santa at Easter, but Christmas brings the <em>Feria del Bel\u00e9n<\/em> to the city center, near the cathedral, for a month&#8217;s hectic trade from mid-November. Nativity figures are the main attraction, but Christmas trees are also popular in Seville, a city that relishes the occasional December chill as a contrast to the usual Andalucian heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/best-wineries-in-spain-resorts-vineyards-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>15 Beautiful Vineyard Resorts To Stay at Across Spain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15318 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/malaga-spain-christmas-markets-and-light-shows.jpg\" alt=\"Malaga Spain Christmas Markets and Light Shows\" class=\"wp-image-15318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/malaga-spain-christmas-markets-and-light-shows.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/malaga-spain-christmas-markets-and-light-shows-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/malaga-spain-christmas-markets-and-light-shows-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The light shows and displays on M\u00e1laga&#8217;s Calle Larios are nothing short of magical when visiting during the holiday season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"Malaga\"><\/a>M\u00e1laga&#8217;s Christmas Traditions in Andalucia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more garish and spectacular display, Andalucia can be relied on to deliver, notably in <strong>M\u00e1laga<\/strong> where the lavish illuminations are turned on at the start of November, offering one of Europe&#8217;s largest light-shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Calle Larios<\/em> is the centerpiece, lit up with tens of thousands of bulbs, broadly themed around a festive forest bedecked with angels and stars. Giant Christmas trees are erected around the city center, with sound and music shows outside the Muelle Uno chapel. One particularly Andalucian tradition is the patio decoration festival, with the serene old&nbsp;squares of the Trinidad district competing to showcase the best nativity scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be a Spanish fiesta though without a gastronomic element. The Sabor a M\u00e1laga event is a four-day celebration of local produce, notably cheeses, chorizo, hams, honey and chocolates. Not to mention about a hundred varieties of the inevitable <em>turron<\/em>, as necessary to a Spanish Christmas as <em>gluhwein<\/em> is to the Germans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15319 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Santiago-De-Compostela-Christmas-Season.jpg\" alt=\"Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela During the Christmas Season (Galicia. Spain)\" class=\"wp-image-15319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Santiago-De-Compostela-Christmas-Season.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Santiago-De-Compostela-Christmas-Season-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Santiago-De-Compostela-Christmas-Season-310x204.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The impressive Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela during December.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"Galicia\"><\/a>Northwest to Galicia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For reliably low temperatures, <strong>Santiago De Compostela,<\/strong> in the northwest province of Galicia, has the perfect weather for donning chunky knitwear and warming the hands with some roast chestnuts from a street seller. Families wander the streets, admiring the displays in local bakeries, usually involving a Bel\u00e9n scene and an elaborate <em>Rosc\u00f3n de Reyes<\/em>, the ring-shaped festive bread cake decorated in festive red and green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cities in Spain make an effort with their festive street lights, but the narrow stone-slabbed lanes of Santiago&#8217;s old quarter and the tasteful, twinkling lights strung across every narrow street exert a particular charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/22-best-rioja-wineries-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>22 Wineries To Visit in the Rioja Wine Region of Spain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets To Visit In Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to visit other incredible Christmas markets beyond Spain? Here at Winetraveler, Christmas in Europe means one thing: mulled wine! And the best place to drink it is at a bustling Christmas market, while you pair it with local fare and peruse holiday decorations. Since holiday markets can be found in almost every European country, we\u2019ve scoured the continent to bring you the best of the best \u2014 so prepare yourself for hot drinks, sugary sweets, holiday wares and&nbsp;<em>lots<\/em>&nbsp;of Christmas fun. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/travel-resources\/best-christmas-markets-in-europe\/\">Continue reading&#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"spanish-christmas-markets-pin\"><strong>Pin This Article for Later on Pinterest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Visit-The-Top-Christmas-Markets-in-Spain-512x1024.png\" alt=\"Christmas Markets in Spain Pin\" class=\"wp-image-20821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Visit-The-Top-Christmas-Markets-in-Spain-512x1024.png 512w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Visit-The-Top-Christmas-Markets-in-Spain-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Visit-The-Top-Christmas-Markets-in-Spain-768x1536.png 768w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Visit-The-Top-Christmas-Markets-in-Spain-310x620.png 310w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Visit-The-Top-Christmas-Markets-in-Spain.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You are reading \u201cChristmas Markets in Spain: Festivities &amp; Traditions To Experience\u201d <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/top-christmas-markets-in-spain-fiestas-traditions\">Back To Top<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>holidays in Spain, Spanish Christmas markets, best Christmas markets in Spain things to do in Spain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/travel-resources\/best-winter-destinations-europe-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter travel ideas<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed this guide, consider joining the <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/community\" target=\"_blank\">Winetraveler Discord Server<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/winetraveler\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Group<\/a><\/strong> to interact with other Winetravelers. 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