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Santander Christmas 2024

The best holiday event site on earth.

Last updated: 11 de November de 2024

Discover the Christmas spirit in Santander with our complete guide to festive activities. From the traditional Christmas market to cultural shows, you'll find everything you need to enjoy the holidays in the Cantabrian capital.

The historic center of Santander transforms during the Christmas season, with the Town Hall Square as the epicenter of celebrations. Visitors can walk through illuminated streets from Plaza Porticada to Paseo Pereda, where traditional craft stalls and attractions are set up. The Cathedral and Centro Botín offer cultural programming that complements the festive experience in Santander's bay.

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Santander Holiday Markets and Shopping

Bilbao Christmas Market

What to Expect
Local holiday stalls with a wide variety of local products.
Description
The Bilbao Christmas Market is an event that offers a wide 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 while strolling through the stalls and sipping a warm beverage.
Where
Bilbao | More Info : Bilbao Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, local products, Basque culture, holiday stalls.

Christmas Craft Fair

What to Expect
Brings together 54 artisans in one place.
Description
The 41st Christmas Handicraft Fair in Bilbao, under the GABONART brand, brings together the best of Euskal Herria's and the rest of Spain's handicrafts. It offers a variety of handicraft products perfect for Christmas gifts.
Where
Bilbao | More Info : Christmas Craft Fair
Tags : handicrafts, Christmas gifts, Bilbao, Euskal Herria

Santo Tomás Fair

What to Expect
Farm animal exhibitions and traditional Basque music.
Description
The Santo Tomás Fair is a rural celebration marking the start of Christmas, offering a variety of local products and family activities.
Where
Bilbao | More Info : Santo Tomás Fair
Tags : Santo Tomás Fair, local products, traditional music, farm animals.