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Last updated: December 01, 2024

We present you the definitive guide to enjoy the Christmas holidays in Alicante. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the most prominent festive events and traditional activities that our Mediterranean city offers during the Christmas season.

From the traditional Christmas market in the Town Hall Square to the lights along the Explanada promenade, Alicante transforms during this season. The city combines its historical monuments like the Santa Bárbara Castle with festive decorations, while the Marina and the old town host numerous cultural and gastronomic activities typical of Alicante's Christmas.

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Alicante Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Figures up to 17 meters tall in a giant nativity scene.

Description:

The Giant Nativity Scene in the City Hall Square is a holiday event that transforms the square into the heart of the celebrations. With figures up to 17 meters tall, including Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and the Three Wise Men, this nativity scene is one of the main tourist attractions during Christmas in Alicante.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Municipal Nativity Scene in Montaneta Square

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Impressive decorations and original lighting elements.

Description:

The Christmas lights in Alicante are a true spectacle that illuminates its streets and creates a festive atmosphere during the holiday season. Ximenez Illumination decorates the streets and plazas of Alicante with impressive decorations and original lighting elements, making Alicante an ideal destination to enjoy the holiday spirit and local cuisine.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Alicante Christmas Lighting

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Alicante Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Original and seasonal products.

Description:

The Christmas Handicraft Market in Federico Soto Avenue offers a variety of original and seasonal products, including sweets, nougats, chocolates, and nativity scenes. It also features the Antique and Occasional Book Fair with over a dozen stalls offering bibliographic proposals, posters, and comics.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Christmas Market in Paseo Federico Soto

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What to Expect:

Wide variety of local products and family activities.

Description:

The Jijona Christmas Fair is an annual event that attracts tens of thousands of people to enjoy a wide variety of local products, including Christmas nougat and sweets, as well as family activities like exhibitions, guided tours, and children's workshops.

Where: Jijona | More Info: Christmas Fair in Jijona

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Alicante Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

The Giant Nativity Scene and the Ice Rink are the main attractions.

Description:

The Christmas Night in Alicante is a celebration filled with tradition and color, featuring events like the Giant Nativity Scene in the City Hall Square and the Ice Rink in the Bullring.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Christmas Eve

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What to Expect:

Christmas menus with gourmet and traditional Alicante options.

Description:

The best restaurants in Alicante offer a variety of Christmas menus to celebrate New Year's Eve and Christmas with friends, family, and colleagues. From gourmet tastings to traditional Alicante dishes, there are options for every taste.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Traditional Christmas Dinner

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Alicante Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Art and urban culture exhibitions in a cultural space.

Description:

The Espacio Séneca features a variety of exhibitions and cultural activities, including the "La Ciudad Desnuda" exhibition, which showcases photomontages of Alicante's past, present, and future.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Edificio Seneca Christmas

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Exclusive school visits from December 12 to 16 in the morning.

Description:

The Casa de Santa Claus in Alicante offers an unforgettable experience with extended visit hours for exclusive school visits and a cozy atmosphere in Plaza Séneca.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Santa's House

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New Year's Eve dinner in a private room of the Over Club disco.

Description:

Nochevieja in Alicante offers a variety of plans to celebrate the end of the year with friends and family, including dinners in discos and boats.

Where: Alicante | More Info: New Year's Eve

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Unique collection of international nativity scenes and local craftsmanship.

Description:

The Nativity Scene Museum is a space that showcases the deep nativity scene tradition of Alicante, featuring Christmas dioramas and international nativity scenes in a traditional old town house.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Nativity Scene in City Hall Square

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