Christmas Markets in Madrid

As previously mentioned, Christmas in Madrid, as well as other festivals, is celebrated mainly in the street.

There are numerous activities for children and adults enjoy specially arranged for this Christmas season.

One of the most popular traditions is the Christmas markets. You will find in the main squares in the center of Madrid. Here we leave a list for you to choose depending on your situation or your personal preferences, as each of them is specialized in one thing:



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Plaza Mayor
From 1 to December 31
Monday to Thursday, from 10 to 22 h. and Friday through Sunday from 10 to 23 h.
Traditional Christmas Market / Carousel



Plaza de Santa Cruz. Plaza de la Provincia
From 1 to December 31
Monday to Thursday, from 10 to 22 h. and Friday through Sunday from 10 to 23 h.
Traditional Christmas Market



Plaza de Santo Domingo
From November 25 to January 8
10 to 22 h.
Christmas Craft Fair



Plaza de Jacinto Benavente
From November 25 to January 8
10 to 22 h.
Cultural craft fair



Soledad Torres Acosta Plaza
From November 15 to January 15
10 to 22 h.
Christmas Fair with ice rink and ski slope



Plaza de Callao
From November 18 to January 9
10 to 22 h.
Christmas activities (sale of Christmas decorations, ice rink and Christmas tree)



Plaza del Carmen
From November 25 to January 8
10 to 22 h.
Christmas Fair



Plaza of Spain
From December 15 to January 5
Craft Fair



Plaza de Moncloa
From December 1 to January 7
Craft Fair


There's still time to book your apartment in Madrid to learn all the traditions of Madrid and enjoy the holidays in Madrid