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Every year, the Coimbra Christmas Market (Mercado de Natal de Coimbra) is a signature event of the city’s holiday calendar, with dozens of wooden huts offering all sorts of wonderful Christmas market food and gifts.
If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Coimbra Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help.
Read on for an overview of Coimbra Christmas Market, with official dates, hotel recommendations, and locations.
NOTE: This is a Christmas market we haven’t personally visited yet, so all the information below is taken from official sources for your reference! If you have any personal tips from first-hand experience to add, let us know in the comments so we can improve this guide!
Christmas Market Packing Essentials:
👕 Warm Base Layer: A MUST for staying warm
👖 Thermal Leggings: Magical for layering under jeans
🔥 Cozy down layer: Lightweight & keeps you SO warm
🧥 Waterproof Coat w/ Hood: Better than an umbrella!
🥾 Cozy boots: Great for city breaks
🧦 Merino wool socks: Breathable & don't smell, even after days!
🔋 Portable charger: A must because cold drains batteries faster
🧤Phone-compatible gloves: So you can stay warm while navigating
🧳 Packing cubes: For staying organized
🔌 Universal adaptor: A must for electronics
💳 Wise: (Free) travel friendly credit card
🌎 WorldNomads: For travel insurance
Coimbra Christmas Market Dates
2023 Dates TBA
Coimbra Christmas Market Locations
You can typically find Christmas market stalls in Coimbra along Vale das Flores, in the Ecovia car park on Avenida Dr. Mendes Silva, next to the Fire Brigade barracks.
Coimbra Christmas Market 2023 Hotels
Looking for a place to stay nearby while you visit Christmas markets? Here are some recommendations:
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- Luxury: Click here to check prices and availability
Official Coimbra Christmas Market Website
For the most up-to-date information and announcements, be sure to visit the event’s official Facebook page.
Help Us Improve This Coimbra Christmas Market Guide!
We’re constantly striving to make articles on this site more informative for our readers, so let us know in the comments if you’ve been to Coimbra Christmas Market and if there are any tips or must-knows you’d like to share.