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Barcelona Christmas Market 2025: Historic Catalonia

Last Updated: 14 April 2025
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Barcelona is a fantastic winter getaway to a milder climate, with great Catalonian food, shopping, and events like the unique Fira de Santa Llúcia and the Christmas Fair at Sagrada Familia.

Read on for the Barcelona Christmas Market dates and information to plan your visit.

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Barcelona Christmas Market 2025

Dates – Unconfirmed

Barcelona dates:

La Fira de Santa Llucia: 28th November to 22nd December 2025 (unconfirmed).
Location: Pla de la Seu.

Christmas Fair: 22nd November to 22nd December 2025 (unconfirmed).
Location: Sagrada Família.

Update: This year’s schedule was released in October. Sign up for our newsletter for future updates.

Source: Information from the organiser is available here.

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Plan Your Visit

Opening Times

Opening times: 10am to 9pm.
Christmas Day: Closed.

Travel and Accommodation

Recommended tour: Old Town and Gothic Quarter Walking Tour.
Public transport: Metro: Jaume I.
Parking: Please take public transport to help limit congestion.
Travel tips: Visit Fira de Santa Llúcia for gifts and crafts.
Where to stay: Hotel Catalonia Catedral is a highly-rated hotel across from Pla de la Seu.

Amenities and Attractions

Admission: Free.
Lights Switch-on: 20th November, Plaça de Soledad Gustavo at 6pm (unconfirmed).
Santa: No.
Ice skating: At the Els llums de Sant Pau.
Nativity scene: XIX Biennial of the Catalan Nativity Scene at Plaça del Rei. Free admission.
Reason to Visit: Catalonian food, pintxos, tapas and cava. Great nightlife but also family-friendly.

Dietary Options

Vegetarian: Yes, plenty of options.
Vegan: Yes, plenty of options.
Gluten-free: Limited. Ask individual vendors, but beware of cross-contamination.
Food specialties: Cava sparkling wine, nougat, log cake, Basque pintxos.

Accessibility

Accessible: Yes.
Pet-friendly: Yes, dogs are allowed on a lead.

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Where to Stay

Stay in the Gothic Quarter to be near the festivities around Pla de la Seu. Hotel Catalonia Catedral is a good choice in this district. It gets excellent reviews and great views from its rooftop pool area.

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Recommended Tours

Taking a city tour is a fantastic introduction to the city and Catalonian history and culture. This Gothic Quarter City Tour is one of the best, covering highlights of this unique central district.

You might also want to take a food tour to discover Barcelona’s incredible food scene. There are many to choose from, but this one focuses on tapas, and it’s one of the best-rated tours in the city.

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What to Expect

Over 300 stalls showcase the work of local makers across these three events.

Start your visit with La Fira de Santa Llúcia, located in front of the Cathedral of Barcelona. Established in 1786, it’s known for its nativity scene pieces, including the ‘caganer’ figurines. This market also features a tió gigante, dances and live music.

Next, head to the Sagrada Familia market, where you can find traditional and international crafts.

Finally, visit the Fira de Reis, which is a key part of the local celebration of the Three Wise Men (may be cancelled again this year).

An interesting Catalan custom is the Caga Tió, where a wooden log is adorned with a painted face, a red hat, and wooden legs. On Christmas Eve, children break open the log to receive sweet treats.

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Local Specialties

  • Turrón (Nougat): A sweet Catalan nougat with almonds.
  • Neules: Light, crispy wafers usually enjoyed with a glass of cava, the local sparkling wine.
  • Canelons (Cannelloni): A popular dish on Boxing Day, canelons consist of pasta tubes filled with leftover meat and baked in the oven with a béchamel sauce.
  • Polvorones: Shortbread-like cookies.
  • Cava: Catalonia’s own sparkling wine. It’s delicious. A great place to try it is at one of the city’s cava bars. Can Paixano is one of the most famous but there are many others.
  • Tronc de Nadal (Log Cake): A sponge cake rolled to look like a log, often covered in chocolate and decorated with small, edible festive decorations.
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What to Buy

  • Caganer: Stalls and shops sell the ceramic ‘caganer,’ a traditional Catalan figurine depicted in the act of defecation. These figurines are placed in nativity scenes for good luck.
  • Espardenyes (Traditional Catalan Shoes): These are flat canvas shoes adorned with ribbon. They are part of the traditional Catalan costume but also serve as practical summer shoes. These are very popular and great value. I regret not picking up a few when I was there.
  • Saffron and Spices: A market vendor specialises in high-quality saffron and other spices commonly used in Catalan and Spanish cuisine. They are typically sold in small, ornate tins or jars.
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Sustainability Tips

  • Eco-friendly Hotels: When booking a place to stay, select a hotel that runs on renewable energy sources.
  • Reduce Food Waste: As tempting as it is to try everything at the markets, consider sharing dishes with your travel companions to avoid food waste.
  • Ethical Consumption: As you browse through the shops and stalls, focus on buying only what you truly need or can use.
  • Sustainable Diets: The city has a great range of plant-based and vegetarian options.
  • Public Transport and Walking: Barcelona’s public transport is efficient and well-connected. The city is also highly walkable, especially in the central areas.

Comment below if you want to leave a Xmas review, have any questions or would like to report any inaccuracies.

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Recommendations are independently chosen based on personal travel experiences and extensive research. While we make every effort to provide accurate information, the dates and details listed here should not be relied upon. Please consult the official website before booking your trip or planning a visit.

Author: Ben Nela
Published: 3 November 2024 Filed Under: Spain

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