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SUMMARY:Casa Batlló: A Winter Night and Christmas light show
DESCRIPTION:Expected dates for the 2026/27 season\, based on previous editions. We update this page as soon as the official programme is confirmed. \n\n\n\nDeep dive: the architecture and symbolism of the house\, the regular ticket types and how Casa Batlló compares with La Pedrera are explained on Visit Gaudí: Casa Batlló. \n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Night at Casa Batlló\n\n\n\nLive a unique experience during the event ‘Winter Night‘ at Casa Batlló. You will discover Gaudi’s famous masterpiece from a completely different perspective. This multimedia experience uses spectacular sets\, sound\, music and images to let you experience an enchanting story. \n\n\n\n			\n				Casa Batlló: A Winter Night & Christmas Lighting\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				What to expect at ‘a Winter Night’Casa Batlló Christmas Light showOpening hoursTicket price and availability\n			\n		\n\n\nWhat to expect at ‘a Winter Night’\n\n\n\n“A Winter Night” offers you an intimate visit to Casa Batlló. Discover the house’s most iconic spaces through the people who lived in them\, in a unique scenography that will touch your emotions. The walls of Casa Batlló come alive before your eyes with amazing projections and music. \n\n\n\nFollow the voice of Juan Carlos\, the great-grandson of the Batlló family who lived in the house for many years. A perfect guide to take us through life in the building in the first person. \n\n\n\nCasa Batlló Christmas Light show\n\n\n\nLike every Christmas\, Casa Batlló has special Christmas lights on its façade during winter . There is also a 3-minute light and music show every 30 minutes\, a visual symphony that brings this iconic Barcelona façade to life. This light show is free to watch and definitely a must-see if you are in Barcelona.  \n\n\n\nThe light show will be projected on the give of Casa Batlló from 14 November 2026 to 13 January 2027. Below is the schedule of the show’s times: \n\n\n\nChristmas Light Show Casa BatllóShow times betweenMonday6.30 pm – 9.30 pmTuesday6.30 pm – 9.30 pmWednesday6.30 pm – 9.30 pmThurday6.30 pm – 9.30 pmFriday6.30 pm – 11.00 pmSaturday6.30 pm – 11.00 pmSunday6.30 pm – 9.30 pm\n\n\n\nOn 23 November\, 24 December and 31 December\, and 5 January\, the last performance will be at 00:00. \n\n\n\nOpening hours\n\n\n\nThe unique Winter Night can be experienced from 14 November 2026 to 13 January 2027. The first show starts at 6.30pm and the last starts at 8.45pm. Book your visit in advance to avoid disappointment. This is because there is limited capacity. \n\n\n\nTicket price and availability\n\n\n\nA Night 100 years agoPriceAdult (18-64)€ 45\,00Book nowSenior (65+)€ 42\,00Book nowYouth (13-17)€ 39\,00Book nowStudent (with valid ID)€ 39\,00Book nowChild (0-12)Free
URL:https://winterfestivalbarcelona.com/event/casa-batllo-christmas-light-show/
LOCATION:Casa Batlló\, 43\, Passeig de Gràcia\, Barcelona\, 08007\, Spain
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SUMMARY:Fira de Santa Llúcia 2026: Barcelona's oldest Christmas market at the Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Expected dates for the 2026/27 season\, based on previous editions. We update this page as soon as the organisers confirm the official programme. \n\n\n\nThe Fira de Santa Llúcia is where Christmas in Barcelona begins. Held since 1786 on the square in front of the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter\, it is the oldest and largest of the Christmas markets in Barcelona: almost 300 stalls selling nativity figures\, Christmas trees\, crafts and the two Catalan characters every visitor wants to take home\, the caganer and the Tió de Nadal. It opens in the second half of November\, when the city’s Christmas lights are switched on\, and is the traditional opening act of Winter Festival Barcelona. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA market with 240 years of history\n\n\n\nThe fair takes its name from Saint Lucy\, whose feast day on 13 December was originally the only day it was held. Over two centuries it grew into a month-long market that fills the Avinguda de la Catedral\, Plaça Nova and the surrounding streets. It is a market for locals as much as for tourists: this is where Barcelona families buy the figures for their pessebre\, the nativity scene\, and the greenery to decorate it. On 13 December the fair celebrates its patron saint with music\, giants and traditional dancing. \n\n\n\nThe four sections of the fair\n\n\n\nThe stalls are grouped by trade. The nativity and figure section is the largest\, with hand-painted figures from a few euros to collector’s pieces\, complete scenes\, and the caganer in every imaginable version – from the traditional peasant to this year’s footballers and politicians. The greenery section sells Christmas trees\, moss\, cork bark\, mistletoe and poinsettias. The crafts section has ceramics\, jewellery\, candles and decorations\, and the small simbombes section sells traditional Catalan instruments\, drums and tambourines for singing carols. Everywhere you’ll find the Tió de Nadal\, the log with a painted face that children “feed” in December and beat with sticks on Christmas Eve until it delivers presents. Our guide to Catalan Christmas traditions tells the full story. \n\n\n\nDates and opening hours 2026\n\n\n\nThe fair runs from around 20 November until 23 December\, the last day before Catalan families set up their nativity scenes. It is open every day\, usually from 10:00 to 21:00\, with longer hours on the last weekends before Christmas. Entry is free. Weekday mornings are the quietest time; on December weekends the Avinguda de la Catedral is packed. \n\n\n\nItemDetailsDates20 November – 23 December 2026 (expected)Opening hoursDaily approx. 10:00 – 21:00; longer on December weekendsEntryFreeLocationAvinguda de la Catedral / Plaça Nova – metro Jaume I (L4)\, Liceu (L3)StallsApprox. 280–300 in four sections\n\n\n\nHow to get there and what to combine it with\n\n\n\nThe market sits in front of the Cathedral\, a five-minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya: metro Jaume I (L4) or Liceu (L3)\, or Urquinaona (L1\, L4). The Christmas Bus Tour stops nearby. Combine it with a visit to the Cathedral and its cloister\, the Christmas lights on Portal de l’Àngel\, the nativity scene on Plaça Sant Jaume and\, fifteen minutes downhill\, the Christmas market at Port Vell. The Fira de Nadal at the Sagrada Família is a 15-minute metro ride away. Details in our metro guide. \n\n\n\nTickets and tours in the Gothic Quarter\n\n\n\nThe Gothic Quarter is the starting point for walking tours\, the Cathedral rooftop and the Picasso Museum\, and the Gaudí sights are a short metro ride away. Book your Barcelona tickets in advance or combine the highlights with the Barcelona Pass. Current offers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotels in the Gothic Quarter\n\n\n\nA hotel in the Gothic Quarter\, El Born or around Plaça de Catalunya puts the market\, the Cathedral and the Christmas lights on your doorstep. Our guide to hotels during Winter Festival Barcelona compares the neighbourhoods. Check availability near the Cathedral: \n\n\n\n\n    Booking.com\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\nWhen does the Fira de Santa Llúcia open in 2026?\n\n\n\nAround 20 November 2026\, coinciding with the switch-on of the Christmas lights\, until 23 December. The exact dates are confirmed by the organisers each autumn. \n\n\n\nWhat is a caganer?\n\n\n\nA small figure of a crouching man relieving himself\, hidden in every Catalan nativity scene as a symbol of fertility and good luck. The fair sells thousands of them\, including versions of celebrities\, athletes and politicians. \n\n\n\nIs the market open on Christmas Day?\n\n\n\nNo. The Fira de Santa Llúcia closes on 23 December. For the Christmas week and New Year\, visit the Port Vell market\, which is open until 6 January. \n\n\n\nNativity figures under the Gothic cathedral\, the scent of moss and pine\, carols and a caganer in your pocket: the Fira de Santa Llúcia is the essential Barcelona Christmas experience\, and the perfect first stop of your winter trip. \n\n\n\nStart your Winter Festival Barcelona at the Fira de Santa Llúcia. Book your tickets and hotel now!
URL:https://winterfestivalbarcelona.com/event/fira-de-santa-llucia-chrismas-market/
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bus Tour in Barcelona
DESCRIPTION:Christmas bus tour Barcelona\n\n\n\nWhen the holiday season arrives\, Barcelona transforms into a winter wonderland\, adorned with festive lights and decorations. What better way to embrace this festive spirit than embarking on a magical 90-minute journey around the city on Barcelona’s Christmas Bus Tour\, also known as the “Bus Nadal”. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			Book your Christmas Tour\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n			\n				Christmas Bus Tour in Barcelona\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				An enchanting journey on Barcelona’s Christmas Bus TourHighlights of the Christmas Bus TourTips to enjoy the Christmas Bus TourDeparture timesPrices and availabilityDeparture location\n			\n		\n\n\nAn enchanting journey on Barcelona’s Christmas Bus Tour\n\n\n\nThe Christmas Bus Tour offers a unique opportunity to discover Barcelona’s festive splendor. The bus\, decorated in Christmas motifs\, takes visitors around Barcelona’s most emblematic areas\, showcasing the city’s stunning holiday decorations. \n\n\n\nDeparting from Catalunya Square\, the tour winds through a carefully designed route\, covering major districts and attractions. It lets you witness the city’s architectural marvels like the Sagrada Familia\, Casa Batlló\, and the Barcelona Cathedral\, all illuminated with mesmerizing Christmas lights. \n\n\n\nFrom the modernist marvels of Passeig de Gràcia to the charming streets of the Gothic Quarter\, the Christmas Bus Tour showcases the city’s transformation into a yuletide fairyland. It is an ideal way for both adults and children to experience the magic of Christmas in Barcelona. \n\n\n\nHighlights of the Christmas Bus Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoliday Decorations: The main attraction of the tour is Barcelona’s stunning holiday lights and decorations. Each district competes to have the most imaginative and creative displays\, turning the city into a radiant spectacle of colors and lights. \n\n\n\nCity Landmarks: The tour offers spectacular views of Barcelona’s landmarks\, bathed in festive lights. It provides a unique opportunity to see these iconic sites in a different light\, quite literally! \n\n\n\nFestive Atmosphere: The bus itself is decked in festive decorations\, creating a jovial ambiance that delights children and adults alike. \n\n\n\nLocal guide: Discover all the hidden secrets and stories of the city’s sights of interest thanks to our official guide service in Catalan\, Spanish and English \n\n\n\nTips to enjoy the Christmas Bus Tour\n\n\n\nDress Warmly: The buses are usually open-top\, so be sure to dress warmly to enjoy the tour comfortably. \n\n\n\nBook in Advance: The Christmas Bus Tour is popular\, so it’s wise to book your tickets in advance. \n\n\n\nChoose Your Timing: Night tours allow you to experience the full impact of the holiday lights\, but day tours provide a clearer view of the city’s architecture. \n\n\n\nCamera Ready: Have your camera ready to capture the beautifully lit landmarks and decorations. \n\n\n\nDeparture times \n\n\n\nThe Barcelona Christmas Tour operates from 20 November to 3 January\, running from Monday to Sunday\, with the following departure times*: \n\n\n\n\n8.00 pm\n\n\n\n\nWe recommend arriving at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure. \n\n\n\nPrices and availability\n\n\n\nFor the Christmas bus tour of Barcelona\, you must have bought a ticket in advance. The ticket price depends on the visitor’s age. Below are the prices. \n\n\n\nChristmas Bus TourTicket priceAdults (13+)€ 15.00Book nowChildren (4-12)€ 10.00Book nowChildren (0-3)Free\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeparture location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe place of departure is Plaça de Catalunya.  \n\n\n\nThe Christmas Bus Tour is a festive treat that lets you experience Barcelona’s Christmas spirit in a unique and memorable way. It offers a blend of sightseeing and holiday cheer\, making it a must-do activity during the holiday season in Barcelona.
URL:https://winterfestivalbarcelona.com/event/christmas-bus-tour-in-barcelona/
LOCATION:Plaça de Catalunya\, Plaça de Catalunya\, Barcelona\, 08002\, Spain
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SUMMARY:Light Festival Barcelona at Sant Pau
DESCRIPTION:Expected dates for the 2026/27 season\, based on previous editions. We update this page as soon as the official programme is confirmed. \n\n\n\n\n\nLight Festival Barcelona Sant Pau Christmas Garden\n\n\n\nAs the winter days shorten\, Barcelona embraces the dark evenings with a spectacular illumination event: the Barcelona Light Festival: Els Llums de Sant Pau. Of the many installations spread throughout the city\, the former hospital complex of Sant Pau is a location of prime interest\, offering an immersive and unforgettable light-based spectacle. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			Buy tickets\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n			\n				Light Festival Barcelona at Sant Pau\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				A dance of lights at Sant PauPrices and availabilityOpening hoursHow to get there\n			\n		\n\n\nA dance of lights at Sant Pau\n\n\n\n            \n                \n                \n            \n                \n                \n            \n                \n                \n            \n                \n                \n            \n            \n             \n        \n\n\nIn the heart of Barcelona\, the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site\, stands as a testament to the city’s architectural heritage. Every December\, as part of Barcelona’s holiday celebrations\, the site hosts Els Llums de Sant Pau\, a captivating light festival that brings the modernist architecture to life. \n\n\n\nAgainst the backdrop of domes\, archways\, and distinctive facades\, an array of lights dance in harmony\, offering an awe-inspiring spectacle of colour and design. It’s a visual symphony that brings together Barcelona’s rich history and innovative artistry\, creating a unique holiday experience. \n\n\n\nPrices and availability\n\n\n\nTickets for the Light Festival Barcelona: Els Llums de Sant Pau are available. Ticket prices and availability are shown below. Simply book your tickets directly for the day and time you want to visit the Light Festival. \n\n\n\nLight Festivalfrom Ticket priceAdult (18-64)€ 12.00Book nowChildren (3-17)€ 10.00Book nowChildren (0-2)FreeBook nowSenior (65+)€ 10.00Book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening hours\n\n\n\nL’Univers de la Llumof The Lights of Sant Pau will be open from November 20\, 2026 to January 12\, 2027 and you will be able to make your visit between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.\, when the last session will begin. The venue will close at 23:00. On the other hand\, it will be closed on December 24\, 31\, 2026 and January 5\, 2027. \n\n\n\nTo make your visit more enjoyable\, access will be in 30-minute intervals. Please show up at the time that appears on your ticket and log in within 30 minutes of the indicated time. \n\n\n\nHow to get there\n\n\n\nThe main entrance to Les llums de Sant Pau: L’Univers de la Llum is located here: \n\n\n\nRecinte Modernista de Sant PauStreet Sant Antoni Maria Claret\, 16708025 Barcelona (Spain) \n\n\n\nPublic transportMetro: L5 Sant Pau / Dos de MaigBus: H8\, 19\, 47\, 117\, 192
URL:https://winterfestivalbarcelona.com/event/light-festival-barcelona-at-sant-pau/
LOCATION:Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau\, Street Sant Antoni Maria Claret\, 167\, Barcelona\, Spain
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SUMMARY:Christmas market at Port Vell 2026/27: Ferris wheel\, food and lights by the sea
DESCRIPTION:Expected dates for the 2026/27 season\, based on previous editions. We update this page as soon as the organisers confirm the official programme. \n\n\n\nA Christmas market with palm trees\, yachts and the smell of the sea: the Fira de Nadal at Port Vell is Barcelona’s most photogenic winter fair. On the Moll de la Fusta\, between the Columbus monument and the marina\, you’ll find a giant Ferris wheel\, food stalls\, craft and gift stands\, a huge Christmas tree and nightly light shows over the water. It opens later than the other Christmas markets in Barcelona and is the only one that stays open until Three Kings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect at the Port Vell Christmas market\n\n\n\nUnlike the traditional Fira de Santa Llúcia\, the Port Vell market is about atmosphere and food rather than nativity figures. Wooden chalets sell hot chocolate\, churros\, mulled wine\, crêpes\, cheese and cured meats\, while artisans offer jewellery\, ceramics and Christmas decorations. The illuminated Ferris wheel is the star attraction\, with views over the harbour\, the old town and Montjuïc. A programme of concerts\, workshops\, storytelling for children and a light-and-sound show turns the quay into an evening destination. \n\n\n\nEverything sits on the Port Vell promenade\, a few minutes’ walk from La Rambla\, the Maremagnum shopping centre and the Barceloneta beach\, so it is easy to combine with a stroll along the waterfront. \n\n\n\nDates and opening hours 2026/27\n\n\n\nThe market opens at the end of November and runs through the whole festive season\, including 25 December\, 1 January and Three Kings. It is open daily from around 10:00 to 21:00\, with longer hours – until 22:00 – on Saturdays and public holidays. Entry to the market is free; the Ferris wheel and some activities charge a small fee. \n\n\n\nItemDetailsDates27 November 2026 – 6 January 2027 (expected)Opening hoursDaily 10:00 – 21:00; Saturdays and holidays until 22:00EntryFree (Ferris wheel and some activities paid)LocationMoll de la Fusta\, Port Vell – metro Drassanes (L3)\n\n\n\nHow to get there\n\n\n\nThe market is on Moll de la Fusta\, next to Plaça del Portal de la Pau at the bottom of La Rambla. Take metro line L3 to Drassanes (two minutes’ walk) or L4 to Barceloneta; buses V13\, V15\, D20 and the Christmas Bus Tour stop nearby. From the Cathedral and the Fira de Santa Llúcia it is a fifteen-minute walk downhill through the Gothic Quarter. Our metro guide explains tickets and lines. \n\n\n\nCombine it with the rest of the season\n\n\n\nCome in the late afternoon: watch the sunset over the harbour from the Ferris wheel\, eat at the stalls and stay for the light show. On 5 January the Three Kings arrive by boat right here at Moll de la Fusta before their parade through the city\, and on New Year’s Eve the quay is a good place for a walk before or after the fireworks at Plaça d’Espanya. \n\n\n\nTickets and tours around Port Vell\n\n\n\nPort Vell is the starting point for harbour boat trips\, the Aquarium and the cable car to Montjuïc\, and the Gothic Quarter’s sights are around the corner. Book your Barcelona tickets in advance or save with the Barcelona Pass. Current offers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotels near Port Vell\n\n\n\nHotels in Barceloneta\, the Gothic Quarter and along Passeig de Colom put the market\, the beach and the old town within walking distance. Our guide to hotels during Winter Festival Barcelona compares the neighbourhoods. Check availability near Port Vell: \n\n\n\n\n    Booking.com\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\nIs the Port Vell Christmas market free?\n\n\n\nYes\, access to the market is free. You pay for food\, drinks and rides such as the Ferris wheel. \n\n\n\nIs it open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day?\n\n\n\nYes. The Port Vell market is open every day of the season\, including 25 December\, 1 January and 6 January\, usually from 10:00. \n\n\n\nIs the market suitable for children?\n\n\n\nVery. Besides the Ferris wheel there are workshops\, storytelling\, a carousel in some editions and plenty of space for pushchairs on the wide quay. \n\n\n\nFerris wheel lights on the water\, churros in hand and a mild sea breeze: the Port Vell Christmas market is Barcelona’s Mediterranean take on the winter fair\, and the one to visit if you are in the city between Christmas and Three Kings. \n\n\n\nVisit the Christmas market at Port Vell this winter. Book your tickets and hotel now!
URL:https://winterfestivalbarcelona.com/event/fira-nadal-port-vell-christmas-market/
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SUMMARY:Fira de Nadal at the Sagrada Família 2026: Christmas market beside Gaudí's basilica
DESCRIPTION:Expected dates for the 2026/27 season\, based on previous editions. We update this page as soon as the organisers confirm the official programme. \n\n\n\nFew Christmas markets have a backdrop like this one. The Fira de Nadal at the Sagrada Família sets up its wooden stalls on Plaça de la Sagrada Família\, right beside the Nativity façade of Gaudí’s basilica\, and sells everything a Catalan family needs for Christmas: nativity figures\, Christmas trees\, the caganer and the Tió de Nadal. It is the quieter\, more local sister of the Fira de Santa Llúcia and one of the highlights of Winter Festival Barcelona for anyone visiting the basilica in December. \n\n\n\nVisiting the basilica too? Everything about tickets\, towers\, time slots and Gaudí’s design is in our in-depth guide on Visit Gaudí: Sagrada Família. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll find at the market\n\n\n\nAround a hundred stalls line the square in the district of the same name\, a market that has been held here since the 1960s. The offer is traditional: hand-painted nativity figures and complete pessebres\, moss\, cork and bark for building the scene\, the cheeky caganer in hundreds of versions\, Christmas trees\, poinsettias and mistletoe\, and handmade decorations\, candles and ceramics. Food stalls sell turrón\, neules and hot chocolate. There is less of a crowd than at the Cathedral\, which makes it a better place to browse with children. \n\n\n\nLook for the caganers of footballers\, politicians and celebrities – the new figures of the year are a Catalan news item every December – and for the Tió\, the smiling log that “poops” presents on Christmas Eve. Our guide to Catalan Christmas traditions explains what all of these are for. \n\n\n\nDates and opening hours 2026\n\n\n\nThe market runs from the last weekend of November until 23 December\, the day before Christmas Eve\, when Catalan families set up their nativity scenes. It is open every day from about 10:00 to 21:00\, with slightly shorter hours on the first days. Entry is free. \n\n\n\nItemDetailsDates29 November – 23 December 2026 (expected)Opening hoursDaily approx. 10:00 – 21:00EntryFreeLocationPlaça de la Sagrada Família – metro Sagrada Família (L2\, L5)\n\n\n\nHow to get there\n\n\n\nPlaça de la Sagrada Família is directly at metro stop Sagrada Família (lines L2 and L5); buses 19\, 33\, 34\, 50\, 51 and H10 and the Christmas Bus Tour stop nearby. From Passeig de Gràcia it is a 20-minute walk through the Eixample. Coming from the Fira de Santa Llúcia\, take L4 from Jaume I to Verdaguer and change to L5\, about 15 minutes. See our metro guide. \n\n\n\nCombine it with the Sagrada Família\n\n\n\nThe obvious plan is to pair the market with a visit to the Sagrada Família itself. In winter the basilica closes at 18:00\, so book a morning or early-afternoon slot\, then wander the market at dusk when the stalls and the façade are lit. Tickets are timed and sell out over the Christmas weeks – reserve in advance. The Casa Batlló Winter Night and Passeig de Gràcia lights are a ten-minute metro ride away for the evening. \n\n\n\nSagrada Família tickets and tours\n\n\n\nSagrada Família tickets work with timed entry and sell out in December. Book your Barcelona tickets in advance or combine the basilica with Park Güell and more in the Barcelona Pass. Current offers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotels near the Sagrada Família\n\n\n\nStaying in the Eixample or Gràcia puts the Sagrada Família\, the market and the Passeig de Gràcia lights within walking distance. Our guide to hotels during Winter Festival Barcelona compares the neighbourhoods. Check availability near the basilica: \n\n\n\n\n    Booking.com\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\nIs the Sagrada Família Christmas market free?\n\n\n\nYes\, the market on the square is free to visit. Entry to the basilica itself requires a timed ticket. \n\n\n\nHow does it differ from the Fira de Santa Llúcia?\n\n\n\nBoth sell nativity figures\, trees and crafts. Santa Llúcia is older\, larger and busier\, in front of the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter; the Sagrada Família market is calmer\, more local and has Gaudí’s basilica as a backdrop. \n\n\n\nIs it open on Christmas Day?\n\n\n\nNo. The market closes on 23 December. The Port Vell Christmas market stays open until 6 January. \n\n\n\nNativity figures\, the smell of pine and Gaudí’s towers rising above the stalls: the Fira de Nadal at the Sagrada Família is the most photogenic place in Barcelona to buy a caganer. Book your basilica ticket for the same day and you have a perfect December afternoon. \n\n\n\nVisit the Christmas market at the Sagrada Família this December. Book your tickets and hotel now!
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