Get into the christmas spirit
December. Christmas
Various events take place in the city from 22nd December to 5th January. This religious festival opens with the pregón (announcement by the town crier), which takes place on the Saturday in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square), referred to during these days as the Plaza de la Navidad (Christmas Square). This spot is without a doubt the centre of all the Christmas festivities and events. If there is anything going on, it will be taking place here. Stalls and a bar are set up, with inflatables for the kids and even an ice skating rink.
A real postman collects the children’s letters on the 27th and the 28th of December, but then returns to the city on the 3rd and 4th of January to listen to each of the kids’ requests.
New Year’s Eve is very special. The party atmosphere really starts to get going in the square after 11 pm, when everyone gathers to see out the old year and welcome in the New Year by eating the traditional grapes.
Every year without fail, the three kings visit the city, arriving on the evening of the 5th, passing through the streets, greeting the people and handing out sweets to the kids. Once they reach the City Hall, a fireworks display signals the end of the parade.