Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas spirit in Palafrugell with our event guide. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, this guide presents you with the most notable celebrations of the festive season.
Plaza Nova transforms into the heart of festivities with its traditional Christmas market, while the old town comes alive with festive lights and decorations. Visitors can walk the cobblestone streets from Plaza de l'Església to Carrer Major, where local shops and Christmas stalls offer handcrafted products and Catalan gastronomic specialties. The celebrations extend to the nearby beaches of Calella and Llafranc, just 10 minutes away by car.
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Market of handicrafts and brocantes with a children's section.
The Christmas Market in Palafrugell offers a variety of handicrafts, antiques, and brocantes, with a section dedicated to children. It is an ideal place to find unique gifts and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Where: Palafrugell | More Info: Christmas Market
Annual draw with winning numbers announced at the Teatro Real in Madrid.
The Spanish Christmas Lottery is an annual draw that offers one of the largest prize pools in the world, with a total of €2.702 billion in prizes. The winning numbers are announced at the Teatro Real in Madrid, where students from the San Ildefonso School sing out the winning numbers to the public.
Where: Palafrugell | More Info: Christmas Lottery
Draw with a first prize of 400,000 euros per décimo.
The Spanish Christmas Lottery is an annual draw that offers significant prizes, including the famous "El Gordo" of 400,000 euros per décimo.
Where: Palafrugell | More Info: El Gordo Lottery
Special mailboxes to collect the wishes of children.
Correos has installed 558 magical mailboxes in post offices for children to send their letters to Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men. Additionally, "magical packs" with cards, special envelopes, and festive stickers, and personalized stamps are available.
Where: Palafrugell | More Info: Royal Mailbox of the Three Kings
Special New Year's Eve menus at high-quality restaurants.
In Palafrugell, New Year's Eve is an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable night at the best local restaurants. Discover a variety of special menus to celebrate the End of the Year and the New Year.
Where: Palafrugell | More Info: New Year's Eve in Palafrugell
Nighttime fireworks with a wide variety of colors and patterns.
The fireworks in Palamós are an impressive visual spectacle that lights up the night with a variety of colors and patterns. This event attracts large crowds who enjoy the beauty and magic of the fireworks.
Where: Palamós | More Info: Fireworks in Palamós
Celebration of the arrival of the Three Wise Men with rituals and traditions.
The celebration of Día de los Reyes Magos is a tradition that honors the arrival of the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem, with rituals and traditions that date back centuries.
Where: Palafrugell | More Info: Three Kings' Day
Unique and lengthy preparation of a traditional dish.
Es Niu is an ancient dish from Palafrugell, made with cod tripe, hard-boiled egg, fish, and potatoes. Over time, it was enriched with squid, game birds, and sausages. Its preparation is lengthy and requires five hours, making it less common on restaurant menus.
Where: Palafrugell | More Info: Es Niu