Christmas markets and fairs

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Christmas is the most important time of the year for gift-giving. The most famous of all the Christmas fairs is the Santa Llúcia Fair, which traditionally specialises in festive products and takes place on 13 December. The oldest known Santa Llúcia Fair is the one held in Barcelona, which has taken place each year since 1786. For their part, Christmas markets are held all over Europe, and those in central European countries are especially popular and well-known. Changing habits and customs mean that nowadays, these fairs and markets offer all kinds of gifts, beyond the typical festive decorations and Christmas products.

Fairs and markets in 2024

Handicrafts and local products make up the majority of the products on offer at the Santa Llúcia Fair in Encamp, accompanied by a number of shows and musical performances. On 7 December from 6:00 pm onwards and in the morning of 8 December, in Plaça de Sant Miquel. For more information, click on this link.

The Ordino Christmas Fair has around 20 stalls offering a variety of food products and traditional Christmas gifts. Visitors can also enjoy Christmas carols, parades, storytelling, workshops and photocalls, while on Sunday 8 December the fair will draw to a close with "L’Última Ossa d’Ordino", a theatrical and dance performance that has been awarded Intangible Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO. Ordino town centre, from 6 to 8 December. For more information, click on this link.

The 40th edition of the Santa Llúcia Fair in Sant Julià de Lòria will have 23 stalls selling Christmas gifts, food products, floral arrangements and natural and handcrafted products, and will also offer workshops, food outlets and live music. The event will open to the public in the evening of Friday 29 December. At 7:00 pm the Christmas lights will be switched on in Plaça de la Germandat. 29 and 30 November and 1 December, in Sant Julià de Lòria town centre. For more information, click on this link.

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