What To Do For Christmas In Barcelona
BARCELONA CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR!
Who doesn’t like strolling around during Christmas season enjoying the lights and the happy faces? But when you are in a foreign city, sometimes you are a bit lost trying to find the local Christmas spots…
If you are visiting Barcelona in December and you want to experience the magic of Christmas in Barcelona, make sure to check out today’s post:
Here are my 5 cents for traditional things to do in Barcelona for Christmas:
1
Make sure to visit the Barcelona Christmas markets
2
Go “nativity-watching”
One of my favorite Christmas traditions in Spain is making nativities. Locals always find a moment to check out the real size Nativities in the cloister of the Old Cathedral and in the Plaça Sant Jaume, and a lovely smaller one they set up in the courtyard of the Palau del Lloctinent. If you like them, next head to the Bethlehem Church in La Rambla to check out their Nativities Diorama exhibit.
3
Buy a Ponsetia
4
Barcelona Christmas lights
In the evening, walk down Passeig de Gràcia, across Plaça Catalunya and continue down Les Rambles and into the Gothic Quarter. You can spend between one and two hours wandering around the area. Lights on from 6pm to 9pm approx.
5
Attend Christmas mass
Even if you are not very religious, it’s one of the most important services of the year, and it has a special socializing atmosphere. If you are curious about how locals live, consider going on Christmas eve. It’s called the Rooster Mass (Missa del Gall), because it takes place by midnight. We discuss the most beautiful Christmas services in another post.
AND BONUS! The Christmas food all locals buy for the holidays:
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Buy artisan turron at a traditional shop
And choose your favorite flavors: Alacant (hard almond), Xixona (soft almond), Yema (crème brulée), Fruita Confitada (candy fruit), Nata-Nous (cream and walnuts), chocolate… Enjoy!
Are you planning anything special for your Christmas in Barcelona?
Marta
Marta is the founder of ForeverBarcelona. She is a passionate tour guide that loves Barcelona and loves writing too. She is the main author of our Blog, and is committed to sharing her knowledge about Barcelona and her best tips with our readers.
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