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Porto Christmas 2024

The best holiday event site on earth.

Last updated: 11 de November de 2024

Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas festivities in Porto. Discover the events and activities that transform the city into a vibrant celebration during the festive season, from Avenida dos Aliados to Ribeira.

The city offers a program rich in traditions, with the characteristic lighting of Rua Santa Catarina and the Christmas market at Praça da Liberdade as central points. Visitors find a mixture of traditional stalls, local crafts and typical gastronomy, while the historic streets of the center feature festive decorations that extend to the riverside area, creating a festive route through the city.

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Porto Holiday Markets and Shopping

Christmas Market in Batalha Square

What to Expect
Authentic artisanal goods and festive atmosphere.
Description
The Christmas Market in Praça da Batalha offers a unique experience with artisanal goods, fashion, jewelry, toys, and gastronomy. It is an ideal place to make holiday purchases and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Where
Porto | More Info : Christmas Market in Batalha Square
Tags : Christmas Market, Artisanal Goods, Gastronomy, Festivities

Bolhão Market Christmas Fair

What to Expect
22 temporary stalls with traditional holiday products.
Description
The Bolhão Christmas Market is an event dedicated to celebrating the colors and flavors of traditional holiday products. With 22 temporary stalls, 18 dedicated to food categories and 4 to non-food products, the event aims to diversify and open up the Market space to innovative concepts.
Where
Porto | More Info : Bolhão Market Christmas Fair
Tags : Christmas Market, Bolhão Market, traditional products, Christmas, Porto

Christmas Market in Basílio Teles Park

What to Expect
Handicraft and traditional food market in a festive setting.
Description
The Christmas Market in Basílio Teles Park offers a variety of Portuguese handicrafts, traditional food products, and cultural activities. The market is decorated with Christmas trees painted by urban artists and includes a Parisian carousel and a natural ice rink.
Where
Matosinhos | More Info : Christmas Market in Basílio Teles Park
Tags : Christmas Market, Handicrafts, Traditional Food Products, Cultural Activities

Christmas Market in Viseu

What to Expect
Installation of decorated wooden houses in the Rossio.
Description
The Viseu Christmas Market offers a wide range of regional products, including traditional crafts, traditional sweets, Dão wines and liqueurs, fresh and dried fruits, flowers, chocolate, bakery, cheese, and traditional charcuterie.
Where
Viseu | More Info : Christmas Market in Viseu
Tags : Christmas Market, regional products, traditional crafts, traditional sweets, Dão wines and liqueurs.

Perlim - A Dream Farm in Santa Maria da Feira

What to Expect
Christmas experience with thematic areas and outdoor entertainment.
Description
Perlim is a Christmas-themed park that offers a unique experience in Santa Maria da Feira. With thematic areas like Circo Evolution and the Christmas Market, the park provides outdoor activities and entertainment for all ages.
Where
Santa Maria da Feira | More Info : Perlim - A Dream Farm in Santa Maria da Feira
Tags : Christmas, Themed Park, Christmas Market, Outdoor Activities

Porto Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Spiritus Light Show at Clérigos Church

What to Expect
Light and live music show at Clérigos Church.
Description
The Spiritus show is an immersive experience combining light, music, and architecture at the iconic Clérigos Church in Porto. Inspired by a poem by Álvaro de Campos, this show transcends the church walls with an abstract and fluid aspect.
Where
Porto | More Info : Spiritus Light Show at Clérigos Church
Tags : immersive show, lights, music, Clérigos Church, Porto

Christmas Concert with Diogo Piçarra

What to Expect
Christmas Concert with Diogo Piçarra on Avenida dos Aliados.
Description
The Christmas Concert with Diogo Piçarra is a musical event that celebrates the holiday season on Avenida dos Aliados, featuring a special program including the lighting of the Christmas Tree and Diogo Piçarra's performance.
Where
Porto | More Info : Christmas Concert with Diogo Piçarra
Tags : Porto Christmas, Diogo Piçarra, Avenida dos Aliados, Christmas Concert

Essência do Vinho – Porto

What to Expect
Free tasting of thousands of wines in a historic palace.
Description
The main wine experience in Portugal, Essência do Vinho brings together thousands of wines from hundreds of producers in a unique setting, the Palácio da Bolsa.
Where
Porto | More Info : Essência do Vinho – Porto
Tags : Wine, Palácio da Bolsa, Porto, Portugal, Wine Tastings, Wine Competition

Porto Other Holiday Activities

Douro River Boat Tour

What to Expect
Electric boat tour along the Douro River with unique landscapes and historic vineyards.
Description
A Douro River Boat Tour offers a unique experience along the Douro River, with breathtaking landscapes and historic vineyards. Passengers can enjoy a peaceful and refreshing journey, savoring the natural beauty of the region.
Where
Porto | More Info : Douro River Boat Tour
Tags : Boat Tour, Douro River, Historic Vineyards, Natural Landscapes

Christmas Wine Tasting

What to Expect
Taste over 200 Portuguese wines in a festive atmosphere.
Description
The Christmas Wine Experience offers the opportunity to taste over 200 references of Portuguese wines, produced and presented by The Yeatman's wine partners. You can taste, choose, comment, and purchase your favorites, meet the wine producers and owners personally, and enjoy a selection of Portuguese cheeses, cured hams, and olive oil.
Where
Porto | More Info : Christmas Wine Tasting
Tags : Portuguese wine, tasting, Christmas, The Yeatman, Portuguese wines.

Livraria Lello during Christmas

What to Expect
Exhibition of classic books and exclusive literary events.
Description
During the holiday season, Livraria Lello offers a cozy and book-filled atmosphere, with literary events and activities that celebrate the magic of Christmas.
Where
Porto | More Info : Livraria Lello during Christmas
Tags : Livraria Lello, Christmas, literary events, classic books, cozy atmosphere.