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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the best of the Christmas season in Guimarães with our comprehensive guide. For residents and visitors alike, we offer a detailed roadmap of festive celebrations in Portugal's birthplace city.

The historic center of Guimarães transforms into a festive setting, with Largo da Oliveira and Praça de Santiago hosting the traditional Christmas market. The city's medieval streets, decorated with festive lights, connect the main points of interest, from the Castle to Praça do Toural, where cultural presentations and family activities take place.

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Guimaraes Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Celebration with drum group parades and artisan market.

Description:

The Festas Gualterianas is an annual celebration in Guimarães honoring São Gualter, featuring parades, concerts, and traditional markets. The event transforms the historic city into a festive terrain, with activities suitable for the entire family. The "Battle of Flowers" stands out, where participants throw flowers during the parade.

Where: Guimarães | More Info: St. Gualter Festival

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Epic concerts and colorful Christmas markets.

Description:

The Christmas Festival in Porto is a vibrant celebration featuring epic concerts, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and colorful Christmas markets. The program includes diverse musical performances in Aliados, Christmas markets in Cordoaria and Bolhão, and family activities like ice skating and a Parisian carousel.

Where: Porto | More Info: Porto Christmas Festival

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Guimaraes Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Traditional student celebrations in Guimarães honoring Saint Nicholas.

Description:

The Festas Nicolinas are a series of celebrations in honor of Saint Nicholas of Myra, held by the students of Guimarães. Starting in 1664, these festivities include activities such as Ceias Nicolinas, Pinheiro, Novenas/Matinas Posses Magusto, Roubalheiras, Pregão, Maçazinhas, Danças de S. Nicolau, and Baile Nicolino.

Where: Guimarães | More Info: St. Nicholas Festival

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Largest live nativity scene in Europe with settings and participants depicting Hebrew and Roman daily life.

Description:

The Presépio Vivo de Priscos is a social event that focuses on human trafficking, featuring over 90 settings and 600 participants, representing Hebrew and Roman daily life.

Where: Braga | More Info: Live Nativity of Priscos

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