Last updated: December 01, 2024
Celebrate the Christmas season in Sintra with our complete holiday guide. We have prepared a comprehensive itinerary for residents and visitors to make the most of the end-of-year celebrations in this historic city.
Sintra's historic center transforms during the festive season, with the National Palace as the backdrop for the traditional Christmas market. The medieval streets of the center host local craft stalls, traditional gastronomy, and cultural entertainment, while República Square offers a regular program of concerts and activities for the whole family. Nearby, Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle are part of the festive route with themed illuminations and decorations.
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Offer non-perishable food and animal blankets donations.
The Reino do Natal is a solidarity event that combines the natural beauty of Parque da Liberdade with Christmas activities, including a Christmas market, animation, and free entertainment.
Where: Sintra | More Info: Christmas Kingdom
Sale of artisanal and regional products related to the Christmas theme.
The Sintra Christmas Market transforms Terreiro Rainha Dona Amélia into a meeting point for unique and artisanal products related to the Christmas theme.
Where: Sintra | More Info: Sintra Christmas Market
Free Christmas train rides through the streets of Baixa.
The Rossio Christmas Market transforms Praça Dom Pedro V into a place filled with family entertainment, featuring stalls for handmade crafts and seasonal food, along with a free Christmas train.
Where: Lisbon | More Info: Rossio Christmas Market
Giant Ferris wheel and ice rink.
Wonderland Lisboa is a Christmas event that transforms Parque Eduardo VII into an entertainment and shopping location, featuring a giant Ferris wheel, an ice rink, and Santa's village.
Where: Lisbon | More Info: Wonderland Lisbon
Gourmet area with high-quality national products.
The Campo Pequeno Christmas Market offers a wide variety of unique gifts, ranging from design and ceramics to jewelry and fashion. The gourmet area stands out with high-quality national products, including award-winning wines and intense cheeses.
Where: Lisbon | More Info: Campo Pequeno Christmas Market
Mini Ferris wheel and ice skating.
The Cascais Christmas Village offers a variety of attractions, including a Christmas market, illuminations, a Ferris wheel at Cascais Bay, and many other activities for the whole family.
Where: Cascais | More Info: Cascais Christmas Village
Activities for all ages in a historic setting.
The Óbidos Christmas Village is an annual event that transforms the medieval village into a festive setting, with decorations, activities for all ages, and a unique atmosphere.
Where: Óbidos | More Info: Óbidos Christmas Village
Gathering of 28 philharmonic bands in Lisbon.
The National Parade of Philharmonic Bands is a musical celebration that brings together 28 philharmonic bands from across the country in Lisbon, with over 1300 participants. The event starts at 15h with the Tocándar group and includes a joint performance by the bands at the Restauradores Square, under the direction of Maestro Subintendente José Manuel Brito.
Where: Lisbon | More Info: Restoration of Independence Day
Snow Guardians Palace with controlled weather conditions and snow production from nitrogen.
The Capital do Natal is a theme park dedicated to the magic of the white-bearded old man's village, featuring over a dozen distinct areas, including a Great Lake with a tree dozens of meters high, an ice rink, five snow tracks for snowtubing, a carousel, and many thematic attractions.
Where: Algés | More Info: Christmas Fun Park