Last updated: December 01, 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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Authentic artisanal goods and festive atmosphere.
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
22 temporary stalls with traditional holiday products.
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
Handicraft and traditional food market in a festive setting.
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
Installation of decorated wooden houses in the Rossio.
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
Christmas experience with thematic areas and outdoor entertainment.
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
Light and live music show at Clérigos Church.
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
Christmas Concert with Diogo Piçarra on Avenida dos Aliados.
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
Free tasting of thousands of wines in a historic palace.
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
Electric boat tour along the Douro River with unique landscapes and historic vineyards.
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
Taste over 200 Portuguese wines in a festive atmosphere.
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
Exhibition of classic books and exclusive literary events.
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