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Castro-Urdiales Christmas 2024

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Last updated: 11 de November de 2024

Welcome to the Castro-Urdiales Christmas guide! We present a complete selection of festive activities in our coastal city. Whether you're a resident or visitor, you'll find everything needed to enjoy the winter celebrations.

The historic center of Castro-Urdiales transforms during the holidays with its traditional Christmas market in the Town Hall Square. Visitors can walk through decorated streets from Santa María Church to the Port, where local craft and gastronomy stalls are set up. Amestoy Park hosts children's activities, while the port area offers shows and traditional Cantabrian music.

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Castro-Urdiales Holiday Shows and Entertainment

The Living Passion

What to Expect
Representation of the Passion in the streets of Castro Urdiales with an ensemble of 800 participants.
Description
The Pasión Viviente is an iconic event that represents the last moments of Jesus Christ's life in the streets of Castro Urdiales. With a history of forty years, this event is one of the most authentic and heartfelt representations of Holy Week in Spain.
Where
Castro Urdiales | More Info : The Living Passion
Tags : Pasión Viviente, Holy Week, cultural event, historical representation

Big Week of Santander

What to Expect
Bullfighting fair with events at the Coso de Cuatro Caminos.
Description
The Semana Grande de Santander is a vibrant celebration featuring notable concerts, gastronomic fairs, giant and big-head parades, and bullfighting events at the Coso de Cuatro Caminos.
Where
Santander | More Info : Big Week of Santander
Tags : Bullfighting fair, concerts, gastronomy, giant and big-head parades.

Castro-Urdiales Other Holiday Activities

Big Week of Castro Urdiales

What to Expect
Festive celebration with a protocol against gender-based violence.
Description
The Semana Grande de Castro Urdiales is a festive event celebrated from June 23 to 30, featuring activities such as the Night of Saint John, Saint John, Saint Pelagius, and Saint Peter and Saint Paul. It includes a protocol against gender-based violence and a nighttime bus service.
Where
Castro Urdiales | More Info : Big Week of Castro Urdiales
Tags : Semana Grande, festivals, Castro Urdiales, Night of Saint John, Saint John, Saint Pelagius, Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

Battle of Flowers

What to Expect
Float parade covered in natural flowers.
Description
The Battle of Flowers is a parade of floats covered entirely in natural flowers, which parade before a crowd in awe. Each float can carry between 150,000 and 180,000 flowers, each one hand-clipped just hours before the parade. During the parade, the public and participants engage in a friendly contest with confetti while the jury deliberates on the awards for the different allegories.
Where
Laredo | More Info : Battle of Flowers
Tags : Flower parade, decorated floats, national tourist interest festival.