Christmas in Barcelona 2022 ~ Christmas Markets, Events
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1. Christmas With A Local 1. Christmas With A LocalMake the most of the festival season by hiring a local guide to take you around. From picking you up at your hotel, your host will take you to the famous Fira de Santa Lucia market and explain the rituals behind the Tio de Nadal and Caganer. You’ll be taken to the streets with the best Christmas lights and call by the Barcelona’s nativity scene. Book .2. Merry Markets Christmas Tour 2. Merry Markets Christmas TourClimb to the top of Barcelona Cathedral for epic views over the city, explore the Fira de Santa Lucia, the Food Artisans Market and the Port Vell Christmas Fair, and enjoy a warming mug of hot chocolate with churros (Catalan doughnuts!), during this private tour of the city during the festive season. Reserve .3. Christmas Sailing 3. Christmas SailingOne surprise activity that you can do throughout December, even on the 25th itself, is . The weather is often surprisingly fine this time of year and whilst we wouldn’t advocate partaking the aforementioned Harbour Swim, taking a yacht out for a spin is another matter. You , with departures at 9:30am, 12pm and 2:30pm. The price is just €44 per person.4. Visit The Ice Bar 4. Visit The Ice BarIf you do want a temporary blast of frost, Barcelona’s very own Ice Bar has a sub-zero chamber full of amazing frozen sculptures. Even the glasses are made of ice! The bar is right by the beach, and remains open throughout the Christmas season. .5. Flamenco Shows 5. Flamenco ShowsCatching a flamenco concert is one of the most popular things to do for travellers over the winter season, and a great way to pass those long December nights. We’ve written an extensive article on . Arguably the city’s top venue is Tablao Cordobes, and you can read , or simply grab tickets . Another great option is , which is only €41 all included.6. Christmas Lights Night Tour by Bus 6. Christmas Lights Night Tour by BusOrganised by none other than Barcelona’s official tourist board, this seasonal nighttime bus tour takes place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in December. You’ll hop on board one of the city’s iconic tourist buses and take a 1.5 hour ride around Barcelona’s best-looking locations – The Sagrada Família, the Arc del Triomf and Passeig de Gràcia – decked out in Christmas lights. Very affordable at just €15 per person. Book online .7. Night Photography Tour 7. Night Photography TourTake advantage of the long winter nights, and colourful Christmas decorations to improve your night time photography. On this private tour, one of seasoned professional photographers will accompany you around the city at night, helping you shoot iconic architecture like the LED-lit Torre Glories or Gaudi’s monstrous Sagrada Familia to incredible effect. Whether you own a DSLR or an iPhone, by the end of the tour you’ll have some stunning pics, and be able to take nighttime photos with confidence. Just email them and ask for the nocturnal version of .8. La Sagrada Familia 8. La Sagrada Familia Christmas is a busy time in Barcelona, so don’t forget to grab your tickets in advance to the city’s top sight… La Sagrada Familia. Where better to celebrate JC’s birthday, after all, than at ? Reserve via Get Your Guide, or check out all their different .9. Local Bike Tour 9. Local Bike TourThe air is little crisper this time of year, but that won’t stop Steel Donkey Bike Tours saddling up and showing their guests around the hidden corners of Barcelona. Pioneers of small group tourism, Steel Donkeys ride in groups of no more than 8 travellers, meaning you can scoot around town easily and even stop for a hot drink and snack along the way. Christmas is a busy time of year, but – last we heard – they still have spots on the 21st, 23rd and even on the 25th itself, for their morning tours. Plus they’ve opened up extra spaces and afternoon tours between the 26th and 31st to cope with seasonal demand.Christmas Meals & Parties 2019***This section will be updated for 2021 shortly. Please check back later.***So you’ve brought your Trump-faced Caganer at the markets, enjoyed the lights on Portal de l’Angel, and watched the Christmas harbour swim… now where can you get a traditional Christmas lunch?Flaherty’s Christmas Meal (25th Dec)If you simply can’t stomach the thought of Christmas without a traditional turkey lunch, in convivial company and a homely surrounds, then look no further than . The heart of Barcelona’s international scene, this is where expats, tourists and locals come together to enjoy a beer or three! Their four course Xmas meal includes stuffed roasted turkey breast and ham with cranberry sauce (or nut roast for vegetarians), a selection of starters, and complimentary glass of Cava. At €35 per head even Ebeneezer Scrooge wouldn’t flinch at forking out. Reserve your table by emailing:
Flaherty’s December MenuFor those that can’t make it on the 25th, but still want to indulge in some festive cheer, Flaherty’s also offer a seasonal menu throughout December to groups of 12 people or more. Perfect for large groups of friends, or companies throwing their Christmas bash. Smaller groups are invited to come by on the weekend of the 13th to 15th December for their fill of the turkey! Drop them a line on (13th Dec)If you’re here in the build up to the big day, and want to get into the spirit, then one of the city’s best craft beer bars will be throwing their Christmas Party on the 13th December 2019. Door open at 9pm until 2am, and you can enjoy some €2 shots and €5 mixers, as well as their usual range of Catalan brews. This bar is beloved by American expats and the Erasmus crowd, so bring your Santa Claus outfit and prepare to make merry. More info .
More Options…Don’t forget you’ll find in our restaurants section, along with their contact details, so you can see what else is cooking during Navidad. Whilst plenty of bars will be open as usual and in festive spirit. Find some of the best in town .Private Christmas PartiesIf you need to book your own private Xmas party, either for the office or for friends then the aforementioned Flaherty’s menu is available throughout December. More info and reservations via .Otherwise, you could get in contact with , a slick bar restaurant in Raval, or , a stylish cocktail bar with two upstairs rooms, two venues that are experienced in throwing .Head to our or our for more inspiration.Further Reading…You’ll find many more Xmas events and activities and info on , whilst we have also recently written about , Christmassy or otherwise, so do check that out. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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