Christmas in Catalonia is much more than lights and decorations: it is tradition, craftsmanship, and gastronomy shared with family.

From small mountain villages to large cities, Christmas markets become authentic meeting places where craft stalls, typical products, and activities for all ages come together. Whether to buy a natural fir tree, discover new crafts, try artisanal nougat, or simply enjoy the magical atmosphere of illuminated streets, each market has its own personality and appeal.

At tiodenadal.online we show you the 15 most outstanding Christmas markets in Catalonia, each with its unique charm and an experience that will make you live the magic of these holidays.

• Place: Independence Square, Girona
• Dates: November 28, 2025 – January 5, 2026

The Girona Christmas Market fills Independence Square with stalls of fir trees, “tions,” decorations, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and artisanal gastronomic products. It is an essential meeting point to experience the Christmas atmosphere in the city, with a wide variety of crafts and unique gifts. Its fame comes from the combination of traditional offerings and a festive atmosphere that attracts both locals and visitors.

Girona – Christmas Market (Photo: Girona City Council)
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• Place: Valls Square, Tarragona
• Dates: December 13–14, 2025

The Valls Christmas Market is best known for its specialization in capons and quality poultry, along with traditional Christmas products and decorations. It is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Camp de Tarragona, with a very popular and family-friendly atmosphere. The fair stands out for keeping alive the gastronomic and commercial Christmas tradition of the area.

Tarragona – Christmas Market (Foto: City Council of Valls) https://cambravalls.com/estructura/mercat-de-nadal-de-valls/

• Place: Fuente del León Square of Caldes de Montbui
• Dates: December 5–8, 2025

The Caldes de Montbui Christmas Market is known for its traditional atmosphere with more than a hundred craft, decoration, and food stalls. Its great attraction is the largest pot in Catalonia, where thermal broth and escudella are cooked and distributed to thousands of visitors. It has become a unique fair that combines popular gastronomy with family activities and Christmas traditions.

Caldes de Montbui – Christmas Market (Foto: City Council of Caldes de Montbui ) https://www.caldesdemontbui.cat/actualitat/noticies/caldes-celebra-amb-exit-la-38a-edicio-del-mercat-de-nadal-.html#

• Place: Canyelles, Garraf region
• Dates: November 29–30, 2025

The Santa Lucia Fair in Canyelles is one of the largest Christmas markets in Catalonia, with hundreds of craft, decoration, and typical product stalls. It stands out for its Giant Tió and its family atmosphere, with workshops and children’s activities that attract thousands of visitors. It is famous for combining tradition and spectacle, turning the small village of Garraf into a Christmas capital for a weekend.

Canyelles – Christmas Market (Foto: Feria de Santa Llucia) https://firadesantallucia.canyelles.cat/la-fira/imatges

• Place: Espinelves, Osona
• Dates: December

The Espinelves Fir Tree Fair is one of the most emblematic Christmas markets in Catalonia, dedicated to selling natural fir trees from the Montseny area. In addition to finding Christmas trees, there are craft stalls, gastronomy, and family activities. It is famous because every year it attracts tens of thousands of visitors.

Espinelves – Christmas Market (Foto: Feria del Aveto) https://www.firadelavet.cat/

• Place: Main Square, Vic
• Dates: December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2025 and January 2 & 4, 2026

The Vic Christmas Crafts Fair fills the Main Square under the arcades with more than thirty craft and typical Christmas product stalls. Here you can find unique handmade pieces, original gifts, and Christmas decorations. It is famous for its cozy atmosphere and for keeping alive the artisanal tradition in one of the most emblematic spaces of the city.

Vic- Christmas Market (Foto: Vic Fires) https://www.vicfires.cat/fira-d-artesans-de-nadal-2025

• Place: Olot, Garrotxa
• Dates: December 6–8

The Olot Nativity Fair is a market dedicated to the nativity tradition, with stalls of figurines, tions, trees, and Christmas decorations. It brings together renowned Catalan artisans who showcase their unique nativity creations. It is famous for keeping alive the nativity spirit of Garrotxa and for combining culture, craftsmanship, and Christmas in an emblematic setting.

Olot – Christmas Market (Foto: City Council of Olot) https://www.descobreixolot.cat/fira-del-pessebre-olot/

• Place: Figueres, Alt Empordà
• Dates: November 29 – December 24

The Figueres Christmas Market fills the Rambla with stalls of crafts, decorations, tions, toys, and typical gastronomic products. It is known for preserving the traditional Christmas atmosphere of Empordà, with special attention to nativity scenes and handmade decorative elements. It attracts both locals and visitors due to its central location and varied offer that combines local trade and crafts.

Figueres – Christmas Market (Foto: Fires Catalanes) https://firescatalanes.cat/fires/mercat-de-nadal-a-figueres/

• Place: Arbúcies, La Selva
• Dates: December 7–8

The Arbúcies Tió Fair is a themed market dedicated to the most emblematic log of the Catalan Christmas. You’ll find handmade tions of all sizes, children’s workshops, and activities to discover the tradition. It is famous for being the country’s first fair specialized in the Tió and for the family and festive atmosphere that attracts hundreds of visitors every year.

Arbúcies – Christmas Market (Foto: Visita Arbúcies) https://www.visitarbucies.com/es/actividades-y-eventos/ferias-y-fiestas/fira-del-tio-2024.html

• Place: Sant Boi de Llobregat
• Dates: December 6–8

The Puríssima Fair in Sant Boi de Llobregat is one of the oldest in Catalonia, with more than 75 years of history. It brings together hundreds of stalls of crafts, Christmas products, food, and above all horticulture and seedlings, which are its hallmark. It is famous for combining tradition, popular culture, and commerce in a festive and family atmosphere that attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Sant Boi de Llobregat – Christmas Market (Foto: Turisme Baix Llobregat) https://www.turismebaixllobregat.com/ca/fira-festa-festival/fira-de-la-purissima-de-sant-boi

• Place: Cardedeu, Vallès Oriental
• Dates: December 13–15

The Cardedeu Christmas and Artisanal Nougat Fair is a market dedicated to Christmas crafts and, above all, artisanal nougat, the town’s star product. Master nougat makers and local artisans participate, offering tastings and workshops. It is famous for combining gastronomic tradition and festive atmosphere, attracting visitors from across Vallès and beyond.

Cardadeu – Christmas Market (Foto: Fira de Nadal) https://www.festacatalunya.cat/articles-mostra-1380-cat-fira_de_nadal_i_del_torr_artes_de_cardedeu.htm

• Place: Banyoles, Pla de l’Estany
• Dates: December 14–15

The Banyoles Christmas Fair and Crafts Show fills the city center with stalls of crafts, Christmas products, and traditional food. Its distinctive feature is the show of old trades, where master artisans work live and teach traditional techniques. It is famous for combining Christmas spirit with a pedagogical and cultural character that attracts families and visitors from the entire region.

Banyoles – Christmas Market (Foto: Fires Catalanes) https://firescatalanes.cat/fires/fira-nadal-artesans-banyoles/

• Place: Camprodon, Ripollès
• Dates: December 7–8

The Camprodon Christmas Market takes place in the historic center of the town, with stalls of crafts, local products, and Christmas decorations. It is known for its cozy mountain atmosphere, with family activities, music, and street performances. Its fame comes from the combination of Christmas spirit and the charm of a unique Pyrenean setting.

Comprodon – Christmas Market (Foto: Craft Catalonia) https://craftcatalonia.faaoc.cat/ca/fires/info/mercat-de-nadal-de-camprodon

• Place: Rambla Nova, Tarragona
• Dates: November 28 – December 23

The Tarragona Christmas Market takes place on Rambla Nova and is one of the city’s most traditional, with stalls of crafts, nativity figures, tions, and Christmas greens. It brings together local merchants and artisans who offer typical products to decorate homes and prepare for the holidays. It is famous for keeping the Christmas spirit alive in the city center and being an essential meeting point for families and visitors.

Rambla nova – Christmas Market (Foto: Mercats Tarragona) https://mercatsdetarragona.cat/mercat-de-nadal

• Place: Berga, Berguedà
• Dates: December 6

The Berga Christmas and Games Fair is a unique market that combines Christmas stalls with playful activities and game workshops for all ages. It becomes a family meeting point where, in addition to buying artisanal and Christmas products, you can enjoy interactive and educational spaces. It is famous for betting on uniting tradition and innovation, with an offer centered on games as the axis of the Christmas experience.

Berga – Christmas Market (Foto: Fires Catalanes) https://firescatalanes.cat/fires/fira-del-joc-i-del-nadal-a-berga/

Christmas markets are much more than places to shop: they are cultural and social meeting points that keep Catalan traditions alive.
Each fair has its own essence, capable of transporting you to the most authentic Christmas spirit. If this year you want to experience a different Christmas, plan a route through some of these markets and discover how joy, gastronomy, and craftsmanship come together to create unforgettable memories.

If you want to discover more Christmas traditions, don’t miss our article on the main Nativity scenes in Catalonia.