Christmas begins in Barcelona.
You will be throwing your hands in your head thinking that we have not yet entered December and we are already talking about Christmas, but the fact is that ** Barcelona is already warming up for the festivities of this 2018-2019 **. How? With the first markets in the city.
We can't wait any longer to visit the best markets, eat those delicious cakes that smell of Christmas, see the little lights that adorn the streets, buy the first gifts, find the handmade Nativity figures (you can never miss **a caganer in your Christmas) **, choose the most beautiful tree and decorate it... And how not to sing that "Caga tió, hazelnuts and nougat", while we hit the poor trunk dressed as Santa Claus a few good blows.
Barcelona concentrates the best of its markets during the month of December , so that you do not miss any of the best, we have prepared this list of essentials for you.
The best Christmas cakes at All Those Food Market.
** ALL THOSE FOOD MARKET - December 1st and 2nd**
The Barcelona Maritime Museum will be one of the first to celebrate Christmas with its now classic market dedicated to crafts and gastronomy in Barcelona. In this edition, the gardens of the Maritime Museum will be reopened to some of the best chefs in the city.
Inside the museum you will find a market full of crafts, street food and an area dedicated to workshops related to gastronomy, natural wine, specialty coffee and sustainability.
**PALO ALTO MARKET - December 1st and 2nd**
Are you looking for original gifts for these holidays? The tree will look much better with the proposals of Palo Alto Market in Poble Nou , which in this December edition celebrates its fourth anniversary.
Always accompanied by the best street food, musical performances and, above all, the most special projects of artisan entrepreneurs.
** MYBARRIO EL JARDÍ POP UP 8 - December 1 and 2 **
The platform Mybarrio joins Flowers by Bornay in an exclusive event in the oasis of the city. This pop-up will be full of design for you to find the best Christmas gifts ever.
If you are a lover of art, fashion and decoration, this will be your favorite pre-Christmas event. Remember that seating is limited, sign up here so you don't miss out.
You love them too, right?
** WE LOVE CATS MARKET -December 1st and 2nd**
If there is an endearing market that marks the beginning of Christmas in the city, that is We Love Cats Market. It was born with the aim of helping some of the associations of abandoned cats in Barcelona and it is already in its 7th edition.
In this market you can find all kinds of handmade products because another of its main purposes is to promote local commerce. Here you will find ceramics, cosmetics, decoration, jewelry, food, gifts for your pets... This is the list of this year's participants.
FLEADONIA -December 2
On the first Sunday of each month, this second-hand vintage market is held in Plaça Salvador Seguí. The Christmas edition is always a good opportunity to find great treasures to give them a second chance.
He uncle at the Fira de Santa Llúcia.
** FIRA DE SANTA LLÚCIA - From November 30 to December 23 **
The Fira de Sant Llúcia is an emblem in the city, it itself represents the Christmas spirit with its 232 years of history.
The best figures for the Nativity scene, the best artisans dedicated to Christmas, the easter flowers , mistletoes, trees,... everything that reminds you of the holidays and is beautiful is here. Definitely a must see Christmas Barcelona.
**NADAL DEL LLIBRE MARKET - December 1**
Here is what they call Sant Jordi in winter. This literary event organized by the Old Factory of Estrella Damm is one of the most promising events of winter and of the festivities. In its 11th edition, it is consolidated as one of the most important literary events in Barcelona.
If you want to give away and be given books, it is a great opportunity to learn about the most interesting ones, and they also organize talks and activities with the main authors of the year.
A Christmas without Festivalet is not a Christmas.
** FESTIVALET -December 15 and 16**
Eleven editions ago the designers Elisa Riera and Alicia Roselló decided to launch Festivalet. They did it at Christmas 2009, and since then, they have gone from eight stands to 108, always supporting the projects of designers and creative entrepreneurs.
Remember that it is only once a year, so it is convenient to get up early if you want to visit it calmly. In this 11th edition at the Barcelona Maritime Museum you will find products made with love and gastronomy. Do not miss it!
** THE GREAT MARKET OF GRACIA - December 16 **
Whisper Barcelona organize this flea market in Gracia who wants to publicize unique local craft products at affordable prices, as well as raise awareness about consumer habits and give others a second life.
Mistletoe, a Christmas classic.
**GIVE ME 5! CHRISTMAS MARKET -December 16**
Don't you want to throw the house out the window these holidays? This is your ideal market, everything is sold for 5 euros at the Convent de Sant Agustí.
** CHRISTMAS MARKET: DISSENY STATION - December 22nd and 23rd**
Two Market organizes this mythical market at Estació de França with all kinds of proposals: from emerging designers, to interior design, music, gastronomy, etc. If you leave Christmas shopping for the last moment, this market will be your salvation.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS MARKET - December 22 and 23
More than 40 designers and creatives from different disciplines They meet at the market organized by Nau Bostik in the Sagrera neighbourhood. Here you will find vintage pieces, urban art, live music and dance and food trucks. Best of all, pets are welcome too.
Merry Christmas!