Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Plan your Christmas celebrations in Portugalete with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're a regular resident or occasional visitor, you'll find all the necessary information to fully enjoy the festivities in our Biscayan town.
Plaza del Solar transforms into the heart of celebrations, with its traditional Christmas market and the historic Hanging Bridge illuminated as a backdrop. The Old Town streets host numerous activities, from traditional nativity scenes to musical performances, while the Basilica of Santa María offers choral concerts. Just minutes away, the celebrations extend towards Sestao and the riverside areas of the Nervión.
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Portugalete Holiday Light Displays
Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- Maritime Christmas nativity scene in the atrium of the Itsasmuseum.
- Description
- The maritime Christmas nativity scene is a special exhibition that combines the traditional Christmas spirit with Bilbao's maritime heritage. It is displayed in the atrium of the Itsasmuseum, offering a unique view of the maritime history and culture of the region.
- Where
- Bilbao | More Info : Nativity Scenes
Portugalete Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bilbao Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Eco-friendly ice rink and six-lane sledding track.
- Description
- The Bilbao Christmas Market is a traditional event offering a variety of holiday products, including food, crafts, and gifts. Located on the riverbank near Casco Viejo, it is an ideal place to enjoy Basque Christmas culture.
- Where
- Bilbao | More Info : Bilbao Christmas Market
Gabonart Arts and Crafts Fair
- What to Expect
- Features the best local and Spanish handicrafts.
- Description
- The 41st Christmas Handicraft Fair in Bilbao, under the GABONART brand, brings together the best artisans from Euskal Herria and Spain to offer unique and handmade gifts during the holiday season.
- Where
- Bilbao | More Info : Gabonart Arts and Crafts Fair
Portugalete Other Holiday Activities
Three Wise Men Parade
- What to Expect
- Procession inspired by classic tales with carriages and street animations.
- Description
- The Three Wise Men of the East will parade through Bilbao in a procession inspired by classic tales, featuring carriages and street animations that evoke stories like Peter Pan, Pinocchio, and Alice in Wonderland.
- Where
- Bilbao | More Info : Three Wise Men Parade