Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to Ourense's Christmas guide, where you'll find all the information about our city's festive celebrations. We present you the events and attractions that bring our city to life during these cherished dates.
The Plaza Mayor transforms into the heart of Ourense's Christmas, with its traditional Christmas market and magnificent nativity scene. The streets of the historic quarter, from Praza do Ferro to Alameda, host numerous cultural activities, while the Thermal Springs and Roman Bridge offer a singular contrast with the festive lighting. The city's neighborhoods participate with their own celebrations, creating a festive atmosphere that extends throughout the urban area.
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Sale of handmade and typical Christmas products.
The Ourense Christmas Market sells items related to Christmas, often including handmade products, typical seasonal foods, and drinks.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Christmas Market
A lively blend of local culture, crafts, and entertainment during the holiday season.
The streets of Ourense come alive with lights and decorations, showcasing the festive spirit of the season. Local vendors offer traditional foods, handmade crafts, and unique gifts, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Families gather for various activities, including music performances and cultural events that highlight regional customs and traditions.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Christmas in Ourense
Combination of roasted chestnuts and new wine in a festive atmosphere.
The Degustation of Roasted Chestnuts and New Wine is a traditional celebration that combines the flavor of roasted chestnuts with new wine, creating a delicious mix of sweet and salty flavors. The Galician capital of Magosto, Ourense, is the perfect place to enjoy this tradition, which includes music and a large Queimada around a good bonfire.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Tasting of Chestnuts and New Wine
Procession featuring a wooden statue of Christ on a donkey.
The Palm Sunday Procession is a religious tradition that begins with the blessing of the palms, commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The procession, laden with laurel, olive, and white palm branches, proceeds to the Cathedral in a procession known as the Children's Way.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Palm Sunday Procession
Christmas concerts in a unique historical and architectural setting.
The Cathedral of Ourense hosts Christmas concerts that offer a deep and emotional musical experience, complemented by the rich history and architecture of the venue.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Christmas Concerts at the Cathedral
Diverse and educational holiday activities for children.
In Ourense, the holiday activities for children offer a variety of events, including storytelling, theatrical performances, and educational workshops. Children can enjoy visits from Santa Claus, musical performances, and plays specifically designed for them.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Christmas Children's Activities
An artistic representation of the city in the past with ceramic figures.
The Belén de Baltar is an artistic representation of Ourense city in the past, featuring over a hundred ceramic figures that recreate everyday and traditional life in the region.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Baltar's Nativity Scene
Celebration around the fire and roasted chestnuts.
The Festa do Magosto is a traditional Galician celebration honoring the autumn harvests. It takes place around the fire and roasted chestnuts, sharing ancient stories and legends. The night is the setting for the magostos of the groups, including grilled chorizos, new red wine, songs, and tales.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Magostos
Originality and creativity in the nativity scene construction.
The Afundación Christmas Nativity Scene Contest is a traditional Christmas event in Vigo, where individual and collective participants can showcase their artistic creations. A jury will evaluate the originality, creativity, and execution of the figures.
Where: Ourense | More Info: Nativity Scenes Exhibition