Madrid is a magical place during Christmas. If you're planning on spending the holidays with your children, you have an amazing plan. The city is filled with lights, colour and activities for families to enjoy to the fullest. In this article, we will tell you how to spend an unforgettable Christmas in Madrid with your children.
It is almost impossible to think of Christmas in Madrid without the Plaza Mayor springing to mind. Mistletoe, nativity figurines, gifts, prank items and much more. Everything is possible in this market, which is beautifully decorated to welcome Christmas with a variety of stalls.
Are you a fan of Christmas markets? Check out our post on the best Christmas markets in Madrid!
A stroll around the city centre to see Madrid's lights, accompanied by some delicious roasted chestnuts or a sumptuous hot chocolate. The perfect plan to spend an evening with your children. Gran Vía, Fuencarral or Sol are transformed into a real spectacle of lights and bright colours.
Looking for a different way to see Christmas lights? We have the perfect option! You can travel on the Christmas-bus (Naviluz) across Madrid's most emblematic streets and enjoy its lighting in a different way.
Is there anything more traditional during the Christmas season than ice skating rinks? Ice skating rinks are perfect for having a fun time with the family while getting some exercise. In addition, Madrid has a lot of options to choose from. Plaza España, Matadero or the Galería de Cristal of Palacio de Cibeles are just a few ice rinks where you can enjoy some quality time with your children.
If there is something typical at Christmas in Spain, it is nativity scenes. These picturesque scenes recreated with figurines are a true Christmas classic and a perfect plan to spend a winter afternoon in Madrid.
Some of the most famous are the Neapolitan nativity scene in the Royal Palace, the traditional nativity scene at the Community of Madrid headquarters building in Puerta del Sol or the municipal nativity scene in the Madrid City Hall. Don't miss them!
As every year, the Three Wise Men make a stopover on their route through the homes of children from all over Spain to tour the central streets of Madrid dressed in their best clothes and carrying with them beautiful and colourful entourages. A unique moment, perfect to let yourself be carried away by the excitement of the little ones while enjoying a real show.
Madrid is a magical place to celebrate Christmas with children. The city is filled with activities and events that will make this time of year unforgettable. Enjoy Christmas in Madrid with your little ones and create memories that they will treasure forever!
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