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Christmas in Barcelona
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Christmas activities and menus in Barcelona
Celebrate Christmas in Barcelona
Are you looking for a destination to spend the December holidays? Christmas in Barcelona is one of the most magical times of the year, with the city's streets and emblematic buildings filled with the Christmas spirit.
Christmas is also a time to get together, share a meal and celebrate. At Gran Hotel Havana, we have prepared a range of Christmas menus in Barcelona for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, Boxing Day and Three Kings’ Day. Enjoy delicious food, raise a glass and share a few laughs around the table.
From Christmas and Christmas Eve menus to special options for Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and Three Kings’ Day, there are several ways to celebrate with family, friends or colleagues.
Christmas menus in Barcelona
One of the most beautiful moments of Christmas is gathering with family around the table for the traditional Christmas lunch or dinner. Don’t miss the tradition if you are in Barcelona this Christmas—book one of the Christmas tasting menus offered during the festive season at Restaurante Grand Place Bistrot, ideally located in the heart of the city.
Our Christmas menus in Barcelona feature traditional local dishes such as escudella with galets pasta, stuffed chicken and cannelloni. To finish, there is, of course, a selection of turrón, the traditional Spanish Christmas confection. We also offer a special vegan menu and a children’s menu.
The festive dining options at Gran Hotel Havana include:
- Christmas Eve dinner, on 24 December.
- Christmas Day lunch, on 25 December.
- Boxing Day lunch, on 26 December.
- New Year’s Eve dinner.
- Three Kings’ Day lunch, on 6 January.
CHRISTMAS MENUSChristmas lunches and dinners for groups and corporate events
Looking for somewhere to host your company Christmas lunch or dinner in Barcelona? At Gran Hotel Havana, we have a choice of event spaces and special Christmas menus for groups and corporate events.
Our team will help you find the right option based on the number of guests and the requirements of your event.
If you would like to organise your Christmas celebration with us, simply get in touch using our contact form, and we will be happy to provide further details.
The best things to do in Barcelona at Christmas time
A Christmas activity at Gran Hotel Havana
Join us at Gran Hotel Havana on 3 December for a very special afternoon featuring a toy collection drive to support children in need during the festive season.
We will also celebrate the traditional Catalan Caga Tió, a much-loved custom in which children and adults gather around a magical log that, according to tradition, produces presents.
Visit a Christmas fair in Barcelona
The first suggestion on our list is to visit the legendary Feria de Santa Llucia, the most traditional Christmas market in Catalonia and a large part of Spain. Located next to the Cathedral, this area attracts both locals and tourists alike, all eager to see first-hand some of the most curious Catalan inventions: the first, the “caga tió”, is a wooden stick with a face painted on one end, which children feed for several days so that it will later give them presents. And the second one is a small figure known as “el caganer”, an indispensable part of Catalan nativity scenes, which some also complement with a figure called “el pixaner”.
Just next to the Feria is another must-see attraction, the Plaza de Sant Jaume nativity scene, a display of artistic ingenuity that grows more original year on year.
During your stay in Barcelona at Christmas, don’t miss the massive Feria de los Reyes Magos en la Gran Vía de Barcelona, which stretches from Plaza de España to Plaza Universidad. This market features nearly two kilometres of stalls selling artisan products, clothing and toys, where you’ll find everything you need for your Christmas gift purchases.
Strolling under Barcelona's Christmas lights
A must-do if you're in Barcelona at Christmas time is to stroll under the Christmas lights that adorn the streets and emblematic buildings. Barcelona's Christmas lights are usually switched on at the end of November and can be seen until the Epiphany celebration on 5 January.
Try churros with chocolat
If you get tired of walking around and feel like taking shelter from the cold, another Christmas plan is to enjoy a chocolate with churros in the small shops of the Gothic Quarter, some of which are centuries old, such as Granja Dulcinea or Granja Viader.
Christmas shopping
Make the most of your visit to the city to do your shopping at the Barcelona Christmas markets or in some of the most famous shopping streets, such as Paseo de Gracia and Portal del Angel.
Decoration lovers can't miss Barcelona's biggest Christmas shop, the Käthe Wohlfahrt shop, located in the central Gothic Quarter. Here you will find all kinds of Christmas decorations for the house, figurines for the Christmas tree and other handmade treasures full of magic.
What to do with children during Christmas in Barcelona
If you're spending Christmas in Barcelona with children, there's usually an ice-skating rink in Plaça Catalunya that will delight the youngest members of the family.
Just next door, at the Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia Cathedral, in addition to viewing the beautiful nativity scene created there each year, children can enjoy searching for the 13 geese that live in the cloisters.
Another fun plan with the little ones is to go to Christmas in Poble Espanyol, where they can see Father Christmas and the Three Wise Men and pass on their wishes for Christmas presents in person.
From the 4-star superior Gran Hotel Havana we wish you a Merry Christmas and invite you to visit Barcelona at this magical time of year. Enjoy a very special stay at our hotel on Gran Vía, in the heart of the city near the best Christmas markets and events.
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