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Looking for a Spanish destination that celebrates Christmas in style? Be sure to add Valencia to your list.
Every year, the Valencia Christmas Market scene delights locals and visitors alike with a series of exciting Christmas events and markets that offer plenty of amazing opportunities to buy the perfect gift.
So if you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Valencia Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help.
Read on for an overview of Valencia 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!
Valencia Christmas Market Dates
The opening dates for Valencia’s various Christmas markets vary depending on the market.
As of February 2024, dates have not yet been announced for Valencia’s largest Christmas markets. We will update this page as we learn more.
- Muestra de artesanía del Mercado de Colón: TBA (Previous year’s event: Dec 12 – 14, 2023)
- Ho Ho Ho! Nadal Market: TBA
Valencia Christmas Market 2024 Hotels
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Valencia Christmas Market Locations
You can typically find Christmas market stalls in Valencia at various locations around the city. Here are some of the top Valencia Christmas markets to put on your list.
La Feria de Artesanía de Navidad (Christmas Artisan Fair)
Hosted in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, La Feria de Artesanía de Navidad (or Christmas Artisan Fair) is one of the top Christmas markets in the city, with a myriad of wooden stalls selling all kinds of handmade gifts and souvenirs.
Muestra de artesanía del Mercado de Colón (Christmas Handicrafts Show at Colón Market)
Another prominent Valencia Christmas Market is the one that takes place at Colón Market.
While this artisans’ market has several events throughout the year, their Christmas edition is perhaps the most spectacular, with an assortment of amazing local crafts on display (from ceramics and jewelry to glass work and toys), with the beautiful Art Nouveau backdrop of Colón Market fully dressed for the holidays.
Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences) Christmas Market
One of Valencia’s most iconic spaces is also home to a unique Christmas market, complete with 30+ craft stalls, Christmas workshops, puppet theater, and tasty food trucks.
Ho Ho Ho! Nadal Market (Ho Ho Ho! Christmas Market)
Held at the Mercado de Tapinería, this Christmas market bills itself as the most original and creative in the city, with a wide selection of unusual and special gifts to browse from local artisans.
Official Valencia Christmas Market Website
For the most up-to-date information and announcements, be sure to visit the official Valencia tourism website.
Help Us Improve This Valencia 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 Valencia Christmas Market and if there are any tips or must-knows you’d like to share.
Great article.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this enchanting glimpse into Valencia’s Christmas magic. I can’t wait to experience it for myself!
Hope you have an amazing time!