Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Discover Christmas in Mataró with our comprehensive guide to festive activities. Whether you're a resident or visitor, we present all the celebrations and events that transform our coastal city during these special dates.
From Plaza Santa Anna to La Riera, Mataró's historic center comes alive with traditional Christmas markets, artisanal nativity scenes, and characteristic lighting. The Central Park hosts the fairground, while Santa María Basilica offers carol concerts. The downtown shops and pedestrian streets feature typical Catalan decorations, creating a festive atmosphere that connects with local traditions.
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Mataro Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique location on Avinguda de la Catedral in Barcelona.
- Description
- The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It features over 200 stalls selling Christmas items such as nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorations, and handmade gifts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair
Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional market with over a hundred stalls.
- Description
- The Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Familia is a traditional Christmas market held in the Sagrada Familia square since 1962. It starts at the end of November or beginning of December and can be visited until Christmas. The numerous stalls filling the square are divided into four sectors: Christmas trees and plants, nativity scenes and traditional figures, food, and gifts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
Port Vell Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Multi-user virtual reality experience called "Illusions".
- Description
- The Fira de Nadal al Moll de la Fusta offers a variety of creative and fun activities for children of different ages, including workshops, shows, and traditional attractions.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Port Vell Christmas Fair
Mataro Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Father Christmases Parade
- What to Expect
- Santa Claus parade with tabalers and majorettes.
- Description
- The Christmas Parade in Sants is an event where Santa Claus and his companions, including tabalers and the Triangle of Sants Band and Majorettes, parade through the commercial streets from Madrid Avenue to Espanya Industrial Street.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Father Christmases Parade
Christmas Festivities in Barcelona
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebrations with traditional processions and cultural events.
- Description
- The Christmas celebrations in Barcelona offer a variety of traditional festivities and cultural events that reflect the city's rich heritage. From the procession of the Virgin of Mercy to the traditional bonfires of Saint John, each celebration is an opportunity to experience the essence of Catalan culture.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Festivities in Barcelona