Christmas in Valencia
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The weather in Valencia is excellent at this time of year, with temperatures often in the 20s. Enjoy the mild sunny days to explore the city and do some Christmas shopping.
A few weeks before Christmas, there’s a real buzz in the streets of Valencia. Shops are ablaze with lights, seasonal decorations and nativity scenes (nacimientos/belénes) line the streets—they’re on display throughout the city. You can feel the joy of Christmas vibrating from the friendly people in the bustling streets of Valencia.
To top it all in Plaza del Ayuntamiento, there’s a nativity scene, an enormous Christmas tree and the popular ice skating rink for you to enjoy right in the center of town.
Fairs and Circuses
One of the most exciting things to do at Christmas in Valencia is to visit the fairs and circuses. This is great fun for all the family with trapeze artists, clowns, acrobats, and many more surprises.
City of Arts & Sciences
The City of Arts & Sciences Christmas events include a huge ice skating rink, Christmas market, children’s workshops and much more.
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Christmas Shopping in Valencia
There are so many things to do at Christmas in Valencia and shopping is an enjoyable experience as the weather is usually very mild and sunny during the day.
- Seasonal foods are on display in shops all over the city and the aroma of hot chestnuts is in the air.
- Marzipans, cakes and turróns piled high in shops and in Christmas market in Plaza de la Reina.
High street shops, trendy boutiques and El Corte Inglès department stores sparkle like Aladdin’s caves.
All are overflowing with festive treats for all the family and that’s why shopping is one of the most exciting things to do at Christmas in Valencia.
You can buy the latest fashions at Mango and Zara and stock up with seasonal foods and gifts.
When you feel like a break stop at one of the many delicious Places to Eat in Valencia and enjoy a tasty snack or meal.
The Spanish Christmas Lottery we all want to win!
El Gordo (The Fat One) 22 December
Excitement in Spain is at fever-pitch in expectation of the annual El Gordo Navidad lottery draw.
This is the most famous lottery draw in the world, and you have until 21 December to play, the draw is on the 22 December. What a fantastic Christmas present… who will be the lucky ones this year? Good Luck!
Things To Do At Christmas In Valencia
Christmas Eve – Nochebuena
As in many other Mediterranean countries, Christmas Eve is the time when families gather together to enjoy Christmas dinner at home. During the day markets are stocked high with fresh seafoods and fish and roast lamb (sometimes turkey) are the traditional dishes for Christmas.
Shops and stores are full of seasonal goodies – turrón (nougat made of toasted sweet almonds) and chocolate, polvorone, rosquillas, Spanish Cava and lots more. If you feel like doing some baking, these tasty shortbread bites will go down a treat ~ Recipe for Rosquillas de Vino >>
24 December ~ Christmas Eve In Valencia
Many families watch Christmas and flamenco TV shows until past mid-night and then enjoy a traditional night-cap of hot chocolate and churros (see Flamenco in Valencia).
Others go to mid-night mass at Valencia Cathedral. The Nativity scene at the Cathedral is definitely a must to see.
Some children do receive gifts on Christmas Eve, however, the main presents are still given on Kings Day (Epiphany) 6 January.
25 December ~ Christmas Day in Valencia
On Christmas morning many attend the beautiful Cathedral in the old quarter of Valencia.
In the evening another mouth-watering meal is enjoyed at home or at one of the many restaurants, bars or clubs in Valencia.
Things To Do At Christmas In Valencia
28 December ~ Holy Innocent’s Day ~ El día de Los Santos Inocentes
El día de Los Santos Inocentes on the 28 December is the day when people play pranks on each other.
The Spanish equivalent of April Fool’s day on 1 April.
31 December ~ New Year’s Eve
Celebrate the New Year in style in Valencia!
The 5 January is famous for the celebrations and street parades for Kings Day when the children of Spain traditionally receive their Christmas presents.
Book your hotel in Valencia…
There are many hotels, apartments in the center of town and you can find villas in the surrounding areas by using this link to Booking.com.
The reviews and photos will help when choosing a place to stay. You book online and then pay when you get here.
Feliz Navidad! (Happy Christmas)
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