What you need to know

About

Since 1786, the square in front of Barcelona Cathedral has filled with Christmas stalls around the feast of Santa Llúcia on December 13. Families come to shop for their nativity scene: tiny clay figures, moss, cork mountains and the caganer. It is also where locals buy their Caga Tió, and a giant Tió in front of the cathedral lets kids try beating it for themselves.

Where it is

Getting there

Metro

Jaume I L4 (3 min walk), Urquinaona L1/L4 (7 min walk), Plaça Catalunya L1/L3 (7 min walk)

Nearby playgrounds

• Àrea de Joc Infantil0.2 km3.6(10)
• Playground0.3 km4.6(67)
• Playground0.5 km3.5(17)

Resources

• Fira de Santa Llúcia

  The fair's official site with dates and the activity program.
• Fira de Santa Llúcia on Cultura Popular

  Barcelona City Council's page on the fair and its history.