The 5 best Christmas plans in Valencia The most magical time of the year is about to begin. Ladies and gentlemen, Christmas is coming to Valencia! 🎄 This is great news, because Christmas is lived with passion in the capital of Turia. The city is filled with
The most magical time of the year is about to begin.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Christmas comes to Valencia! 🎄
This is great news, because Christmas is lived with passion in the capital of Turia.
The city is filled with colored lights, Christmas carols are heard in the stores and people happily go out to do their Christmas shopping.
Families begin to organize reunions. Groups of friends are already reserving a table to make the expected christmas dinner.
Valencia at Christmas It is a city that offers many interesting plans.
Throughout this article you will discover what are the 5 best plans to enjoy Christmas in Valencia.
If you are going to be in this city in the next few weeks, stay because you will get something out of this post. 5 great Christmas plans.
There really is a sixth plan, which is to come to Hispania, Spanish school 😁
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We are located in one of the most beautiful areas of Valencia, right in front of Royal Gardens.
Here you can attend face-to-face Spanish classes with colleagues from all over the world.
If you prefer, you can also opt for the online Spanish courses.
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If you attend our school, you will make new friends and you will be able to share with them the 5 Christmas plans in Valencia What we are going to propose to you.
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What to see in Valencia at Christmas?
You can start with the fabulous Town Hall Square tree.
In the Plaza del Ayuntamiento of Valencia, Christmas comes to life with the installation of an impressive christmas tree decorated with Christmas lighting.
This large Christmas tree is an iconic landmark that attracts all Valencians and tourists.
In fact, at Christmas it takes on so much prominence that it is known by many as the Christmas Square in Valencia.
people love it take photos next to the tree, thus immortalizing his Christmas experience in Valencia.
Furthermore, the atmosphere in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at Christmas is always happy and very alive.
There is usually christmas music and people dressed as Christmas mythical characters like Santa Claus or the Three Wise Men.
How long is the Christmas tree in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Valencia?
The tree is usually assembled from mid december, although sometimes from the beginning of the month.
It is dismantled when the Christmas season ends, January 7.
Very close to the tree, they usually mount a merry-go-round
If you are going to be at Christmas in Valencia with children, this place is for you.
And, if that were not enough, right next to the large illuminated tree is also the skating rink.
This is the next Christmas plan in Valencia that we want to tell you about.
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Do you know how to skate? If so, this is one of the Christmas plans in Valencia What are you going to love the most?
And if you don't know, the time has finally come to learn.
Next to Christmas tree in the Town Hall Square, you will find a ice skating rink.
Ice skating in such a festive environment is an exciting activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
In case you're wondering, the ice is artificial. In Valencia it is not cold enough to have a natural ice rink.
But that's great! It means that on Christmas days you will not freeze to death and you will feel like enjoy the atmosphere in the streets.
In this place, you can rent the skates and slide down the track with your classmates. Falls and laughter are guaranteed.
Skating on this ice rink while enjoying the Christmas lighting that surrounds the square is a magical experience that you can only find in the Valencian Christmas.
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In the month of December, Valencia is filled with christmas markets with a wide variety of typical products of the time.
Explore these markets and immerse yourself in the Spanish Christmas culture.
The stalls offer handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, toys and, of course, delicious dining options.
Don't miss the opportunity to try the famousnougat, marzipan, hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts, which are essential during the Christmas in Spain.
Let yourself be fooled by the pleasant ones aromas of these foods and live fully the Christmas in Valencia.
Furthermore, many of these markets usually have live entertainment and activities which add an extra touch of fun.
What are the best Christmas markets in Valencia and where are they located?
We tell you now!
Crafts Exhibition at the Colón Market:The Columbus Market It is a true architectural marvel. In this place you will find charming restaurants, cafes and bars.
If the place is already interesting in itself, at Christmas it gives off even more magic due to the Craft Show.
At this Christmas market in Valencia you will find local cuisine, ceramic pieces, jewelry, wooden toys or leather goods next to a large Christmas tree.
Christmas Market in the Plaza de la Reina: Before we have talked about the Plaza del Ayuntamiento as the main place of Christmas atmosphere in Valencia.
But the truth is that the Queen's Square it doesn't fall short.
Since it became pedestrianized recently, this square is full of vitality and atmosphere.
In recent years, Christmas markets have been set up in a unique location, right in front of the Valencia Cathedral and from the tower Miguelete.
If someone takes a photo of you in the market and with those monuments in the background, you will have a postcard image!
Christmas Fair at the Lluis Vives Institute: Every year the esplanade of the Lluís Vives institute serves as the location to stage the traditional christmas fair.
This popular institute is also in the city center, between the North Station and the Town Hall Square.
It is one of the markets that has the most artists and craftsmen.
In this market art is impregnated in every corner!
These are some of the most popular Christmas markets in Valencia, but there are many more.
The three that we have shown you are very popular markets that usually repeat every year.
They are usually available from mid-December to January 6.
There are also pretty christmas markets in towns of Valencia, like that of Utiel or Elda, in the province of Alicante.
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One of the best Christmas attractions in Spain is seeing the beautiful nativity scenes urban.
We Spaniards love to set up nativity scenes in our homes.
In the article of Christmas vocabulary in Spanish We already talked about the importance of nativity scenes and the elements that make them up.
A Bethlehem It is a model with figures that recreates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth in the city of Bethlehem.
It usually consists of decorations that recreate the city, and figures of the biblical characters that were there at that time.
The nativity scene varies in size, but it usually takes up a table or piece of furniture in the living room.
Likewise, there are also large nativity scenes in the cityexhibited to the public.
In Valencia we have one long tradition of urban nativity scenes very beautiful ones that we want you to know.
Some of the most interesting are the following:
The Nativity Scene in the Crystal Hall of the City Hall: We return to City Hall, but this time inside.
In the Crystal Room, there is the Nativity scene with more figurines throughout Valencia: More than 300 figures, 250 animals, hundreds of props such as baskets, jars, palm trees, carpenter and blacksmith tools, carts and fountains.
Without a doubt, it is a nativity scene that has incredible care for detail.
The Neapolitan Nativity Scene of the National Ceramic Museum: The National Ceramic Museum It is one of the most emblematic of Valencia.
The building in which it is located, the spectacular Marquis of Dos Aguas, it is a real joy to see both outside and inside.
At Christmas, the Ceramics Museum exhibits its particular Bethlehem Napolitano.
In this nativity scene, the figures are made with wire, the heads modeled in terracotta, the limbs made of carved wood, the eyes made of glass and dressed in fabrics of the time.
As you can see, it is a very handmade nativity scene, which mixes different materials, giving a very attractive result.
The Bethlehem of the Plaza de la Reina: The Bethlehem of the Plaza de la Reina is one of the largest, as it is made up of real size figures. That is, they measure the same as people.
It is carried out by Fallas artists and can be seen outdoors, next to theValencia Cathedral.
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This is something quite new, it has been done for a few years.
Do you know the Royal Gardens? Also called Nurseries.
These gardens are very loved by Valencians.
In addition to being one of the most beautiful and green parks, it also hosts many events throughout the year.
At Christmas, this park is wrapped in christmas lights and transforms into a magical forest.
Stroll at night through this park surrounded by illuminated figures like reindeer, Christmas trees or snowmen, is priceless.
It is one of the most beautiful activities you can do these christmas in the city of Valencia. You will love it!
And these are the 5 Christmas plans in Valencia that we had prepared for you.
We hope you like them and that you do them all.
Most are completely free and very enjoyable.
These plans will be available throughout the Christmas season, from the last weeks of December until January 6.
We have not talked about the most important festive events such as the christmas eve, the New Year's Eve or the parade of kings because they are events that only happen during one day.
If you want to know information about these traditions, read our article on the Christmas in Spain that we have mentioned before, there we explain all our traditions in detail. 👌🏻
If you are going to be in Valencia for a while, it is recommended that you know Spanish to be able to communicate with people.
Remember that you can learn the language in Hispania, Spanish school.
In our school we live Christmas with lots of joy. we do special classes about Christmas so that you know how to live in Spain.
We also have cultural activities with tour guide so you can discover the wonders of Valencia during Christmas.
One of our most popular Christmas activities is nativity scene route which we have talked about before.
After seeing the nativity scenes, we always go to take a delicious hot chocolate with churros.
Can you think of a better plan than having a delicious chocolate while practicing Spanish with your friends from class?
Take advantage of the opportunity and live the best Christmas of your life with us at Hispania, Spanish school.
See you!
Article written by Carlos Martinez for Hispania, Spanish school.
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