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Best Places To Spend Christmas In Spain

There are many place that we should spend many time in Spain

Posted By- Khyati Rathod | Posted On - Nov 20, 2019

 

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One thing we should note is that Christmas isn’t all about snow and cozy log fires. Why do we not take festive fun abroad and enjoy your turkey dinner in summer climes? So. Here we go for the top picks of places to spend Christmas in Spain...  

 

Costa del Sol

 

Head right to the south of Spain for a chance to catch some of the Christmas suns. Here the temperature is too high that’s enough to grab your Santa hat and shades and spend a whole day on the beach. There are plenty of restaurants in the region, like EI Grill in Marbella, where you can grab your turkey dinner, and enjoy Spanish Cuisine. And you can’t miss a day trip to Calle Larios to see the Malaga Christmas Lights. The no expense spared sparkling displays lights the no-expense-spared sparkling displays light up the city main street spectacularly.

 

Costa Dorada

 

Further up the coast, but no less festive, you will find Costa, Dorada. Here, there are Christmas markets lining the streets where you can grab locally made crafts, food, drinks, cookies, decorations. One of the best Christmas markets is called Salou’s Christmas market, which is located in Roma, opposite the Municipal Market, which can make a perfect family activity. You can also take part in the special Christmas parade, and the whole park is decorated with thousands of decorations. 

 

Barcelona

 

You will find festive markets, ice rinks, and a huge nativity scene at the placa Sent Jaume in Barcelona. During this Christmas season, all the streets and food restaurants are open all the time. There are loads to Look out for for the traditional Christmas log. In the nativity scenes. You will spot a branch decorated with a face and wrapped in a blanket next to the other traditional nativity character, and it is a part of a very unique Catalan tradition.

   

Tenerife

In Tenerife, celebrating Christmas is always warm, and sunny. This is the only place where you can see snow at the top of Mount Teide. Do not forget to take a snap for sharing on social media. This is the most popular tradition in Spanish and buys a lottery ticket for the draw on the 22nd of December – so grab your ticket for a chance to win.

 

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How to Celebrate Christmas in Spain

 

Many people in Spain go for the midnight mass or else go for “La Misa Del Gallo ''. It is called this because on that day a rooster is supposed to have crowed the night that Jesus was born, Christmas Eve, which is known as Nochebuena. These days go and sing carols around their neighbors and are hoping to get some money. During this Christmas season, everyone eats their cultural food on Christmas Eve night. The cultural food of Spanish is to eat “Pavo Trufado De Navidad” that is stuffed with “Pularad Asada” but that is commonly not eaten now. Seafood is the popular meal of the Galacia. This can be all different seafood, from shellfish and mollusks to toaster small edible crabs.

In between 24 December and January 6, Spain people come and celebrate a Navidad tradition in Spain. During this Christmas time, everyone celebrates the day with full happiness, joy with family. Spanish holidays are a mixture of Christians and pagan traditions. According to catholic tradition, Christmas is celebrated on December 25, for the remembrance of Jesus Christ. 

So, Here you can find how to celebrate Christmas day in Spain and the best places in Spain celebrate Christmas with many of the different and unique Christmas traditions.        

 

Top Attraction - What To Visit 

 

There are so many attractions here but we recommend visiting this place once in a lifetime. Salamanca Cathedral is the main attraction of Spain. Here is the list of the best tourist attractions in Spain to visit once in a lifetime. 

  1. Salamanca
  2. Logrono, rioja
  3. Sos del rey catolico
  4. San mateo
  5. Malanga
  6. Avila
  7. Segovia

 

Conclusion on The Place to Spend Christmas in Spain 

 

There are such gorgeous villages and cities, you may be wondering why the only Spanish destinations are the place where you have to spend your Christmas season. This city is incredible, we feel that Spain has so much to offer. 

 

So, go beyond your imagination and usual tourist destinations, and explore these unique places to see in Spain in the winter season.

 

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