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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the Christmas joy in Villaviciosa de Odón! This guide offers all the necessary information to enjoy the festivities in our charming Madrid municipality, where Christmas traditions come alive in every corner.

The historic center of Villaviciosa transforms during the holidays with its traditional Christmas market in Plaza de la Constitución, next to the historic Castle. The downtown streets, especially Príncipe de Asturias Avenue, light up with festive decorations, while the Guadarrama Regional Park provides a natural backdrop for winter celebrations. Visitors will find craft stalls, traditional sweets, and cultural activities distributed throughout the municipality.

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Villaviciosa de Odon Holiday Light Displays

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Lights designed by first and second-grade primary school children.

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During the Christmas festivities, Madrid is illuminated with millions of LED lights that respect the environment and energy efficiency. The national football selector, Luis de la Fuente, will light up the lights in Puerta del Sol on November 28. Over 230 locations will be decorated with garlands, cherry trees, and luminous fir trees.

Where: Madrid | More Info: City Christmas Lights

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Features cubist-style paintings in honor of Pablo Picasso.

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The Belén del Príncipe at the Madrid Royal Palace is a traditional Neapolitan nativity scene featuring over 200 original and new pieces. It includes a nod to Pablo Picasso with cubist-style paintings and a procession of the Three Wise Men with diverse characters.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Nativity Scene at the Royal Palace

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Christmas bus tour of Madrid's holiday lights.

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The Naviluz is a Christmas bus that takes you on a 50-minute tour through Madrid's most impressive holiday lights. You can enjoy the city's illuminated sights from a comfortable and unique perspective.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Naviluz Tourist Bus

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Villaviciosa de Odon Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Market with over 100 stalls offering traditional holiday products.

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The Christmas Market in Plaza Mayor is a traditional market where you can find nativity scenes, Christmas musical instruments, toys, and novelty items. The Plaza Mayor Traditional Christmas Market Association welcomes all vendors in this Madrid landmark to offer their holiday products.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Market in Plaza Mayor

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Natural ice rink and decoration inspired by 'The Nutcracker'.

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The Christmas Market in Plaza de España features a natural ice rink, artisanal and gastronomic stalls, and theatrical and circus performances. The decoration is inspired by the story 'The Nutcracker' and recreates the history of the square.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Market in Plaza de España

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Offers unique and exclusive items in an elegant atmosphere.

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The Mercadillo del Gato is an artisan market and gourmet food market offering a variety of unique items, from jewelry to high-quality clothing, in an elegant and exclusive atmosphere.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Gato Christmas Market

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Hot Gin tastings and live music.

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The Beefeater Xmas Market is a Christmas market inspired by London, offering a unique experience in the heart of Madrid. You can enjoy Hot Gin tastings, live music, food trucks, and personalized gastronomic proposals.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Beefeater Christmas Market

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Villaviciosa de Odon Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Villaviciosa de Odon Other Holiday Activities

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Parade through Madrid's streets with royal carriages and candy distribution.

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The Cabalgata de Reyes is a unique tradition in Madrid where the Three Kings parade through the city streets in a spectacular procession, accompanied by thousands of people and a wide variety of artists. The caravan of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar runs along the Paseo de la Castellana to the Plaza de Cibeles, distributing candies and joy to all the children of Madrid.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Three Kings Parade

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400-square-meter ice rink in the Glass Gallery of the Cibeles Palace.

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Ice skating at the Cibeles Palace combines the thrill of ice skating with the magic of Christmas. The 400-square-meter ice rink is set up annually in the Glass Gallery of the Cibeles Palace, providing a unique and welcoming atmosphere.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Ice Skating at Palacio de Cibeles

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Free figure skating exhibitions.

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The ice rink at Matadero is a 600 m2 outdoor space perfect for both experts and beginners of all ages. It features free and public figure skating exhibitions on December 22, 27, and 29.

Where: Madrid | More Info: Ice Skating at Matadero

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Popular race with an urban course and a festive atmosphere.

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The San Silvestre Vallecana is a 10 km athletics competition held in Madrid, divided into two parts: the popular race and the international race. The popular race is open to any runner over 16 years old, while the international race is an exclusive competition for runners with a qualifying time under 39 minutes for men and 45 minutes for women.

Where: Madrid | More Info: San Silvestre Vallecana Run

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