Three plans to enjoy the December long weekend in Barcelona
December in the city of Barcelona is synonymous with Christmas; its streets brim with activities that never cease, especially during this time. The grandest and most magical bank holiday of the year arrives. With several festive days ahead, are you seeking things to do during the December bank holiday in Barcelona? Look no further, as we present three plans you can indulge in. Discover them!
Christmas lights in Barcelona, unique colors!
One of the must-have plans during the December bank holiday in Barcelona is witnessing and relishing the Christmas lights. Every year, the streets gleam with magical colors that uplift everyone passing by. Barcelona’s sky lights up to warmly welcome the Christmas season!
This year, the official lighting of the Christmas lights took place on November 23rd at 5:30 PM, promoting the start of the Christmas shopping spree. From that moment until January 5th, strolls through Barcelona’s streets will be a spectacle of colors. Enjoy it to the fullest!
Christmas markets in Barcelona, embrace the Christmas spirit!
The story of Christmas in Barcelona is incomplete without the presence of traditional Christmas markets. Here, you can find every Christmas item imaginable: lights, Christmas trees, decorations, toys, traditional sweets… an array of products that will catch your eye.
Barcelona boasts two historical markets that annually revive the Christmas spirit with immense enthusiasm. One of them is Fira de Santa Llúcia, with over 200 years of tradition. You’ll find this market near the Barcelona Cathedral and it’s the most renowned of them all. The second Christmas market we present is the Sagrada Familia Christmas Fair, located, as you can imagine, in the Sagrada Familia square. Don’t miss out on these!
Exhibitions during the December bank holiday in Barcelona
Another highly sought-after plan and attention-grabber during the December bank holiday in Barcelona are the exhibitions dotted around the city. During these dates, there are various exhibitions catering to diverse tastes, so pick your favorite and enjoy!
The Banksy Museum in Barcelona will take you on a captivating journey with Banksy, the street art maestro who has become a world-renowned artist.
Are you a photography enthusiast? Explore exhibitions at the KBr Photography Center by the MAPFRE Foundation. You’ll admire photography from the past and present, from Catalonia and worldwide, showcasing the works of the finest Catalan and international photographers.
Els Llums de Sant Pau: Christmas Garden. The Modernist Sant Pau Complex will transform into a winter wonderland along a shimmering 2-kilometer path created with over a million LED lights.
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