Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas festivities in Almada! We have prepared a comprehensive itinerary with all the festive events and activities happening in the city, from the historic center to the riverside area.
São João Baptista Square transforms into a celebration hub with the traditional Christmas market, while the River Garden displays stunning illuminations. Christ the King serves as a backdrop for the festivities, with Aliança Povo MFA Avenue hosting various craft and traditional food stalls. In the Pragal area, you'll find street entertainment and musical performances that fill the squares with Christmas joy.
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Almada Holiday Light Displays
Commerce Square - Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- Large-scale low-consumption lighting.
- Description
- The Christmas lights in Lisbon illuminate the Praça do Comércio with millions of low-consumption lamps, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Commerce Square - Christmas Lights
Almada Holiday Markets and Shopping
Wonderland Lisbon
- What to Expect
- Ice rink and Ferris wheel in the heart of Lisbon.
- Description
- Wonderland Lisboa is a Christmas event that transforms Parque Eduardo VII into a vibrant location with activities for all ages, including an ice rink, a Ferris wheel, and a Santa Claus village.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Wonderland Lisbon
Campo Pequeno Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Gourmet area with high-quality national products.
- Description
- The Campo Pequeno Christmas Market celebrates the holiday season with a variety of original products, from design and ceramics to jewelry and fashion. With over 80 participating brands, it offers a great opportunity to find unique gifts and support traditional commerce and small artisans.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Campo Pequeno Christmas Market
Alvalade Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Street animation with circus arts and music.
- Description
- The Alvalade Christmas Market is a family event returning to Avenida da Igreja with a rich program of handicrafts, commerce, and gastronomy. Santa Claus will be present every day to receive children and take photos.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Alvalade Christmas Market
Cascais Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unmissable attractions like the giant wheel and carousels.
- Description
- The Cascais Christmas Market offers a variety of unique products, including traditional sweets, special liquors, and hot beverages. The event features unmissable attractions like the giant wheel, carousels, and Christmas lights.
- Where
- Cascais | More Info : Cascais Christmas Market
Almada Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil - Crystal
- What to Expect
- Unique skating and acrobatic feats in a frozen playground.
- Description
- The creative young girl Crystal plunges into a universe created by her own imagination, defying gravity with unique skating and acrobatic feats.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Cirque du Soleil - Crystal
Midnight Mass
- What to Expect
- Midnight religious celebration with special music and prayers.
- Description
- The Missa do Galo is a religious celebration held at the Church of São Roque, marking the birth of Jesus Christ with a special midnight mass. The tradition includes community participation and celebration with special music and prayers.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Midnight Mass
Visit to Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Santa Claus arrival in the special edition of "Trem das Artes".
- Description
- The special edition of "Trem das Artes" features the arrival of Santa Claus, offering a special reception with music and holiday classics.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Visit to Santa Claus
Christmas Shows
- What to Expect
- International circus show with artists from around the world.
- Description
- The Circo de Natal do Coliseu dos Recreios is an international circus show that enchants audiences with the magic, brilliance, and colors of artists from around the world.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Christmas Shows
Almada Other Holiday Activities
King's Cake and Traditional Desserts
- What to Expect
- Traditional king cake with selected national ingredients.
- Description
- The Bolo Rei and Traditional Sweets are a Portuguese tradition that includes king cakes, made with an ancient artisanal recipe, incorporating rigorously selected national ingredients, such as high-quality dried and crystallized fruits. These cakes are characterized by their crown shape and colorful decoration, making them irresistible to any palate.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : King's Cake and Traditional Desserts
Codfish with Everything
- What to Expect
- Innovative gastronomic experiences with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Description
- Bacalhau com Todos Seixal 2024 is a gastronomic festival celebrating cod culture with a variety of traditional and innovative dishes, including themed dinners and showcookings.
- Where
- Lisbon | More Info : Codfish with Everything