Last updated: December 01, 2024
Get ready to discover Christmas in El Masnou! This guide presents all the festive events celebrated in our seaside town. Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, you'll find everything you need to experience the holidays.
The historic center of El Masnou transforms during the Christmas season, with the traditional market in Church Square and holiday lights along Barcelona Street all the way to the Port. Visitors can enjoy the living nativity scene at the Culture House, while Vallmora Park hosts children's activities. Just minutes away, the celebrations extend to Ocata and the seafront promenade, where local craft and gastronomy stalls are set up.
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Located on Avinguda de la Catedral, with over 160 spaces selling Christmas products.
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It offers a wide variety of Christmas products, including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorations, and handmade gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
Daily liturgical celebrations with specific schedules for different communities.
The masses at Barcelona Cathedral are celebrated regularly, offering a rich religious and culturally significant experience. Services include masses in Catalan and Spanish, with varied schedules to cater to different communities.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Midnight Mass
Historical recreation with 19th-century clothing and floral decoration.
The traditional Barcelona Nativity Scene is a recreation of the era of Saint Francis of Assisi, inspired by painters of the time such as Giotto di Bondone. It features classic scenes like the birth, the announcement, and the journey of the Magi, as well as a scene of Saint Francis and some hidden scenes with iconic Catalan nativity figures.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Nativity Scene
Swim 200 meters in cold waters in Barcelona's port.
The Copa Nadal of Club Natació Barcelona is an open-water swimming competition held every December 25th in Barcelona's port. Participants must swim 200 meters in cold waters, a tradition dating back to 1907.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Barcelona Swimming Club's Christmas Cup