Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Discover all the Christmas celebrations in Salamanca with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're a local or a visitor, we offer detailed information about the festivities and events that adorn our monumental city.
The Plaza Mayor transforms into the heart of celebrations, with its traditional Christmas market and festive lights. From here, the historic streets lead to the Cathedral, where choral concerts take place, while the Alamedilla Park hosts the living nativity scene. The Nativity Scene Route connects the main monuments, creating a path that combines heritage and Christmas tradition throughout the old town.
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Salamanca Holiday Markets and Shopping
Salamanca Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas decorations and traditional products in an iconic square.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Salamanca takes place in Plaza de Anaya, offering a variety of Christmas products such as decorations, Christmas trees, lights, and toys. The market is open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with early closure on December 24 and 31.
- Where
- Salamanca | More Info : Salamanca Christmas Market
Salamanca Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- Unique and rich scenery with special lighting and sound effects.
- Description
- The Belén Napolitano at La Salina is an impressive scenery with figures 30-35 cm tall and nearly a hundred pieces recreating scenes of the Nativity of Jesus, Annunciation, and Adoration of the Shepherds, and the Parade of the Magi.
- Where
- Salamanca | More Info : Nativity Scenes
Traditional Caroling
- What to Expect
- "Fusion of flamenco Christmas carols with modern and classic musical styles."
- Description
- "Así Canta Jerez en Navidad" is a show that combines the tradition of popular Christmas songs with various modern and classic musical styles, interpreting traditional flamenco palos such as bulerías, seguiriyas, soleás, and tangos.
- Where
- Salamanca | More Info : Traditional Caroling
Salamanca Other Holiday Activities
Visit to the Casa de las Conchas
- What to Expect
- Unique architecture with over 300 shells on the facade.
- Description
- The Casa de las Conchas is a 15th-century building that combines Gothic, Moorish, and Italian styles. Its facade is adorned with over 300 shells, symbolizing the Order of Santiago, and is now a cultural center and public library.
- Where
- Salamanca | More Info : Visit to the Casa de las Conchas