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Christmas markets for your holiday shopping in Valencia.
Categories: parties and traditions, Christmas.
TOURISTIC AREA: Historical center
Find the most authentic markets for your Christmas shopping.
At Christmas, Valencia transforms into a city filled with lights, the scent of sweets, carols, and stalls brimming with gift ideas. In its squares and streets, the Christmas markets become the perfect meeting point for those seeking charming gifts, local products, and authentic experiences.
Artisans, designers, food lovers, and local traders bring the historic center to life with proposals that combine tradition, creativity, and festive spirit. From unique handmade pieces to traditional treats or classic toys, there’s a market for every kind of visitor.
Here are the best Christmas markets in Valencia to enjoy the atmosphere and find that special detail that will make someone smile.
🛍️ Christmas Craft Fair
📍 Location: Plaza de la Reina
🗓️ Dates: November 28 – January 6
🕒 Opening hours:
- 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- December 24 and 31: morning only
- January 5: until 10:30 p.m.
A must-visit for anyone looking for 100% handmade gifts crafted by local creators.
🎁 Central Christmas Market
📍 Location: Between Calle Hospital and Avenida del Oeste
🗓️ Dates: Open daily
🕒 Opening hours:
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- December 24: open until 2:00 a.m.
- January 5: open until 5:00 a.m.
A true classic in the historic center, featuring dozens of stalls with crafts, fashion, and gastronomy that stay open late into the night.
👑 Three Kings Market
📍 Location: Around the Cabanyal Market
🗓️ Dates: January 2, 4 and 5
🕒 Opening hours:
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- January 5: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Perfect for last-minute shoppers: a traditional market where you can find the final gifts before the Three Kings’ Night.
🎅 Tapinería Market – “Ho, ho, ho!”
📍 Location: Mercado de Tapinería
🗓️ Dates: December 19 – January 5
🕒 Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- December 24, 31 and January 5: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Closed: December 25 and January 1
A unique and creative market where you can discover original gifts and independent design right in the heart of the city.
🎅 El Corte Inglés Christmas Market
📍 Location: Los Pinazo Square
🗓️ Dates: From November 25 to January 5
🕒 Opening hours: From 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
A wide variety of stalls offering original proposals such as the Nativity scene, Christmas decorations, or the Atelier de la Flor flower shop. As for sweets, no one will be able to resist the caramelised nuts or the classic Lindt, Nestlé and Valor products, the spectacular Sweet Shop, and the variety of Peladillas Navarro. Alongside these decoration proposals, the toy stalls for the little ones stand out, with special spaces such as Disney, and fun gifts for children at Ho Ho Ho.
Enjoy Valencia’s most authentic Christmas atmosphere, support local businesses, and experience the magic of giving something made with heart.
Details
- Event dates
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From:
28-11-2025
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To:
06-01-2026
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Place
Valencia
09 Fri
18º 10º
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