Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas atmosphere in Sant Feliu de Guíxols! This practical guide presents all the festive events and activities celebrated in our coastal city, designed for both residents and visitors who wish to explore local Christmas traditions.
The historic center of Sant Feliu transforms during the holidays, with the traditional Christmas market in Plaça del Monestir and the lights decorating Passeig del Mar. From Rambla Vidal to the Port, you'll find craft stalls, typical Catalan products, and cultural activities. The Benedictine Monastery serves as a backdrop for concerts and performances organized in its surroundings, while the port area offers activities for the whole family.
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Application for local artisans.
The Girona Christmas Market celebrates artisanal and local traditions, offering a variety of handmade and seasonal products.
Where: Girona | More Info: Christmas Market of Girona
The only fair in Catalonia specifically dedicated to wild asparagus.
The Feria del Espárrago in Port de la Selva is a gastronomic and artisanal fair dedicated to wild asparagus. With activities for both adults and children, it is a day designed for family enjoyment. It takes place in an excellent setting, filled with stands offering high-quality products and tastings made with forest asparagus.
Where: Port de la Selva | More Info: Asparagus Fair of Port de la Selva
Tasting of international and artisanal beers.
The Beer Festival in Platja d'Aro is a major autumn event where you can taste up to 30 international beer varieties and enjoy traditional cuisine and live music.
Where: Platja d'Aro | More Info: Oktoberfest at Platja d'Aro
Traditional Catalan theatrical representation with cultural and emotional elements.
Els Pastorets is a traditional Catalan theatrical representation that tells the story of the shepherds visiting the baby Jesus. This theatrical work combines elements of Catalan tradition and culture with an emotionally and poetically narrative.
Where: Sant Feliu de Guixols | More Info: The Shepherds
Eagle dance and fireworks during the Sant Narcís festivities.
The Fuegos de Girona are a series of events featuring a dance of the eagle, cabezudos and giants, fireworks, and a ring of fire, all part of the Sant Narcís festivities.
Where: Girona | More Info: Fires of Girona
Traditional dances with colorful attire and ritual objects.
The Fiesta de San Esteban is a traditional celebration in Acoma Pueblo, where the Acomas gather to dance and honor Saint Stephen. The procession includes traditional dances and colorful attire.
Where: Sant Feliu de Guixols | More Info: Feast of Stephen
One of the most important Olympic sailing regattas in Europe.
The Palamós Christmas Race is an international Olympic sailing competition held in Palamós Bay, bringing together sailors from 23 countries.
Where: Palamós | More Info: Christmas Regatta of Palamós
Live Christmas reenactment in a medieval town.
The Living Nativity Scene of Castell d'Aro is a live Christmas reenactment that has been performed since 1959, featuring traditional scenes and a 1.5 km route through the medieval town.
Where: Castell d'Aro | More Info: Living Nativity Scene of Castell d'Aro
Celebration of the deceased with historical rituals and traditions.
Día de Todos los Santos is a celebration that honors the deceased, with rituals and traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
Where: Girona | More Info: All Saints Day
Tastings of 81 tapas prepared by local chefs.
The Tapas and Wine Festival in Roses is a gastronomic event offering a wide variety of food tastings, including 81 tapas, to showcase the creativity and quality of Rosinca cuisine.
Where: Roses | More Info: Roses Tapas and Wine Campaign
Traditional and lengthy preparation of an iconic local 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 and game birds, and it is a typical dish that the groups of corkers used to eat on Mondays in the barracks.
Where: Palafrugell | More Info: Es Niú of Palafrugell
Precise sunrise times.
The sunrise in Cap de Creus is an impressive natural moment that offers unique views of the coastal landscape.
Where: Cap de Creus | More Info: First Sunrise at Cap de Creus