What to do during Christmas in Madrid? Leisure and culture
The capital of Spain is beautiful in any season. Are you going to visit the city and you want to know what can you do during Christmas in Madrid? All kinds of activities and tourist attractions are waiting for you to discover them.
Madrid is a city full of culture, art and history. Also, if you love food or shopping, Madrid is definitely your destination. However, there is a time when the capital looks more magical and radiant than ever: Christmas.
If you are thinking of spending the next Christmas in Madrid you cannot miss the extensive cultural and leisure offer that the city hosts these days and we have compiled for you. Do you want to discover it?
Lights for an unforgettable Christmas in Madrid
During Christmas, whole Madrid changes. Colorful lights and Christmas trees embellish and fill streets, squares and buildings with charm. Great artists like Adolfo Domínguez, Purificación García, Victorio & Lucchino or Ben Busche have designed part of the lighting that adorns Christmas in Madrid.
If you want to admire the Christmas decoration you can do it comfortably thanks to the famous Naviluz. The Christmas bus departs at Plaza de Colón (Serrano street, opposite number 30) and runs through the city center for 45 minutes.
You can also walk on foot through Puerta de Alcalá, Puerta de Sol, Arenal Street, Preciados street or Plaza Mayor
During Christmas, whole Madrid changes. Colorful lights and Christmas trees embellish and fill streets, squares and buildings with charm. Great artists like Adolfo Domínguez, Purificación García, Victorio & Lucchino or Ben Busche have designed part of the lighting that adorns Christmas in Madrid.
If you want to admire the Christmas decoration you can do it comfortably thanks to the famous Naviluz. The Christmas bus departs at Plaza de Colón (Serrano street, opposite number 30) and runs through the city center for 45 minutes.
You can also walk on foot through Puerta de Alcalá, Puerta de Sol, Arenal Street, Preciados street or Plaza Mayor
During Christmas, whole Madrid changes. Colorful lights and Christmas trees embellish and fill streets, squares and buildings with charm. Great artists like Adolfo Domínguez, Purificación García, Victorio & Lucchino or Ben Busche have designed part of the lighting that adorns Christmas in Madrid.
If you want to admire the Christmas decoration you can do it comfortably thanks to the famous Naviluz. The Christmas bus departs at Plaza de Colón (Serrano street, opposite number 30) and runs through the city center for 45 minutes.
You can also walk on foot through Puerta de Alcalá, Puerta de Sol, Arenal Street, Preciados street or Plaza Mayor.All these areas have new designs of lights this Christmas.
8 things to do during Christmas in Madrid
#1 Shopping and markets
If you like shopping and need to make last minute gifts take advantage of your pass through Callao, Gran Vía or Preciados to hunt the Christmas offers.
Do not forget to visit the Plaza Mayor, which hosts one of the most famous markets where you can buy everything necessary to give life to your Bethlehem portal.
# 2 A visit to the nativity scene
If you are an unconditional of the Christmas nativity scenes, you can not miss some of the most beautiful that are installed in Madrid during these dates.
Most neighborhoods and parishes have their own birth. We recommend the Bethlehem of the Town Hall, the Museum of History, the Basilica of San Miguel or the Royal Palace.
# 3 Christmas and culture
Christmas in Madrid is loaded with cultural events such as theater, music, dance, workshops or magic. All these manifestations are concentrated in the Conde Duque cultural center, which from December 23 to January 4 hosts activities for the whole family.
Katena, the spectacular inflatable structure, is one of the most striking attractions. The Crystal Gallery of the Cibeles Palace is another attraction where the little ones can enjoy an extensive program like storytellers, puppets, creative workshops and even an ice rink. Here you can check the complete program of activities at Christmas.
# 4 Fun on Ice
If you like ice skating you can not miss the sensational track of Plaza Colón with more than 500 m2 of space for fun.
It is perfect to go with children because it has two tracks, one reserved for children under 12 years.
# 5 Welcome to Their Majesties of the East
You have an appointment on January 5 if you spend Christmas in Madrid next to the smallest of the house with the traditional Ride of Kings, whose courtship fills the center of the city with floats, sweets, dancing, smiles and illusions.
# 6 Cortylandia and Carousels
Highly recommended for children is also Cortylandia, located on the back facade of El Corte Inglés de Preciados, whose great animated figures have made singing great and small for almost 40 years.
Carousels, like the Plaza de Oriente, are another classic that captivates the kids.
# 7 Christmas in Madrid healthy
If your sport is yours, you can take advantage of the San Silvestre Vallecana. The race takes place every December 31 and brings together thousands of participants that cross the streets of downtown to the Estadio de Vallecas.
# 8 Eat the grapes in Sol !
Take the opportunity to welcome the new year in Puerta del Sol, from where the famous chimes (ringing) are broadcast.
The square looks full and offers a unique image. Our advice is that you go a few hours before to be able to access the square without problems.
As you can see, there are many activities to do during Christmas in Madrid leave no place for boring.Take advantage of all the offer that is within your reach and spend a Christmas that will always remain in your memory.
And if you need accommodation for Christmas in Madrid, in Vitium Urban Suites we prepare a welcome at the level of this season of the year in our boutique Hostel. We wait for you!