Map of alternative markets where you can find the perfect Christmas gift
1. QUOTES CONCEPT STORE
Calle San Joaquín, 16. Until January 5.
If there is any perfect place for a different Christmas market, that is Malasana. There is Vaquería, a "luxury space in the center of Madrid", a "magical place where something different happens every month". This time, its purpose is to make your purchases more bearable with more than 30 brands, all of quality and with products made in Spain. Just to see the decorations for the holidays and that of the store itself, it's worth stopping by.
Attention to detail
2.**NOMAD MARKET**
Barley Market. Dates: from December 16 to 18
More of 100 fashion, decoration and accessories designers meet at the Christmas edition of the Nómada Market, baptized as Ho! ho! ho! Their proposals will surprise you , so forget about finding the typical Christmas gift at this independent design fair that encourages local consumption, proximity and handmade . Beware of the free packaging area, "Give pretty", which encourages attendees to turn the packaging of your purchases into small works of art, and the animation of the fair, with gourmet and organic products, workshops, chill out area and djs.
unconventional gifts
Surprising proposals
BARCELONA
3. PALO ALTO MARKET Carrer Pellaires, 30. Dates: December 17 and 18
Based on the street market concept, Palo Alto takes to the streets to recover the original meaning of the market and offer a space of art, creation and exclusivity. More than 150 exhibitors will fill Christmas with vintage products, fashion, art, crafts, accessories and handmade jewelry, design objects and good organic & street food. The children will have a great time in the children's workshops, while the parents enjoy live music and good performances.
Four. FESTIVAL Maritime Museum of Barcelona. Dates: December 10 and 11.
If you are one of those who are crazy about handmade items , Festivalet is your market. This independent fair, which is already celebrating its ninth edition in Barcelona, puts designers and artisans in contact directly with customers, without intermediaries, and offers you more than 1,000 gifts that you will hardly find in the usual commercial circuits. They also have products that will make it easier for you to carry out any of your projects, as well as a gastronomy area and pop-up bars.
Here all items are handmade
MALAGA
5. THE SQUARE - MERCED MARKET
Mercy Square. December 23th.
The "most talented market with square meter" , according to its promoters, adds its grain of sand to Christmas celebrations with original nativity scenes, second-hand objects, works of art, handmade clothes, artisan jewelry made from recycled materials... Anything goes in one of the most traditional squares in Malaga, as long as it has quality and imagination.
In Malaga, the sun accompanies Christmas shopping
6. POP UP STORE CHRISTMAS The Temporary: Calle Bolsa,3 1º-2. Date: Every Friday from December 2 to 16.
The storm is a "ephemeral space, meeting point for designers, brands and ideas where everything is for sale, and where anything can happen". This December, the elegant center launches its Christmas market with original, exclusive and quality gifts related to cosmetics, perfumery, illustration, stationery, ceramics, furniture, accessories, fashion and jewelry from brands such as MOMO SHOP, Ava Collections, Uala, Rafa Rodriguez and Prenda.
7. THE CHRISTMAS MARKET CONCEPTION
Botanical Garden of La Concepción. December 18 th.
The Malagueta 4Market merchants have already opened their Christmas season, which will continue next Sunday, December 18 at the idyllic surroundings of the La Concepción Botanical Garden. Here you will find the work of local designers, jewelry, handmade decoration, crafts, curious objects, organic food and antiques , and you can also try the delicacies offered by their food trucks or enroll the kids in their children's workshops.
Elegance and sobriety are the trademark of La Temporal
BILBAO
8. THE SUNDAY MARKET Café La Granja: Plaza Circular, 3. Date: December 18.
"Passion for Pretty Things" . That is the motto that moves the ideologues of The Sunday Market, which, following the style of London street markets, offers you the perfect gift among hundreds of decorative objects, furniture, vintage clothing, books, vinyl, cakes and cupcakes, charming shops, craft products, designer Gadgets, flowers, fashion...
La Granja hosts the beautiful Sunday Market
VALENCIA 9. MANGER The ships. Juan Verdeguer, 16. Date: from December 16 to 18. This year Pessebre will see the light for the first time, a corner of design and creativity promoted by independent and local producers where there is room for all kinds of artisanal expression . Your bet on local commerce, sustainability and the consumption of local products joins the celebration of a particular Christmas party with djs, local bands, workshops and "fresh Turia beer" in "a festive atmosphere and outdoors in which buying your Christmas gifts is not a mere formality ". SANTANDER 10. CHRISTMAS MARKET STAGE _Av de la Constitución, 27. Date: December 18. _ The traditional commitment of "alternative" markets to the vinyls, the retro and vintage objects, illustrations and photographs, antiques, second-hand clothing, designer fashion and handmade accessories come together in this market to a bet more than decided by activities of all kinds. Thus, there will be live makeup, rock concerts, decorative recycling workshops and illustrated cups, break dance exhibitions...