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Travellers come from all over the world to the famous European Christmas markets, which are a festive blend of handmade decorations, beautiful gifts, local foods, and, of course, plenty of grog. So if you’re considering taking a holiday in Spain<\/a> during December, here’s what to expect from the Christmas markets like in Barcelona.<\/p>\n

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As a winter festive location, Barcelona isn\u2019t quite as renowned as places in Germany or Poland, for example. If you\u2019ve visited the markets in Northern Europe in the past, you may find Barcelona\u2019s offerings to be a little less atmospheric, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not worth making the trip. In fact, Christmas is actually one of the very best times in Barcelona, accompanied by winter sun, mulled wine, and sparkling cava.<\/p>\n

There are two main markets in Barcelona, both of which are centrally located so they\u2019re very easy to get to from your Barcelona accommodation<\/a>. The biggest market (which is still relatively small by European standards) is the Santa Ll\u00facia market which is held in the square at the front of the Barcelona Cathedral. This is an excellent place to pick up some Catalan decorations for your Christmas tree. The smaller market is located at La Sagrada Fam\u00edlia, and is a wonderful place to peruse unique and unusual trinkets.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s not just the markets that make Barcelona a great holiday choice for the winter. Shops and department stores often feature amazing Christmas displays, and twinkling lights illuminate the street at dusk. So while Barcelona\u2019s Christmas markets aren\u2019t the biggest or most spectacular, they\u2019re still incredibly magical, and they help make Barcelona a great year-round destination. Take a few days away from the stresses and strains of Christmas shopping back home, and enjoy a relaxing pre-Christmas break in Spain!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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