300 Stalls of Nativity Figures and Christmas Crafts
FestivalCiutat Vella
Where
Ciutat Vella, Avinguda de la Catedral
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
Plan for
Drop-in, stay as long as kids last
What to buy
Nativity figures, Tió logs, handmade decorations, craft gifts
Kids' highlights
Tió Gegant (giant log), theatre, parades, traditional dancing
What you need to know
- Free Tió Gegant for kids, who queue to "feed" the giant log and get a small gift
- Runs through late December, giving you weeks to fit it around school schedules and holiday plans
- Right by the Cathedral, so you can pair it with a wander through the Gothic Quarter
About
Barcelona's oldest Christmas market, running since 1786, features around 300 stalls selling nativity figures, Tió de Nadal logs, handmade decorations, and craft gifts across Avinguda de la Catedral. The Tió Gegant offers children a free interactive experience where they queue to "feed" the giant Christmas log and receive a small gift. Christmas Traditions Day (12 December) includes the Carassa de Nadal procession distributing sweets, children's theatre, and performances by the Esbart Català de Dansaires kids' dance group.
Where it is
Avinguda de la Catedral
Av. de la Catedral, 08002 Barcelona