The best Christmas markets in Madrid

During the holidays, Madrid's Christmas markets become a magical place to visit. With their lights, nativity scene displays, beautiful Christmas trees, craft stalls, and leisure activities, they create a very special atmosphere. It's also the opportunity to find the most original Christmas gifts. And if you're coming to the city with your family, it's a perfect plan for the little ones, as they'll never forget their strolls through Madrid. Here are some recommendations for places to visit. We'll start with the Christmas Market in the Plaza Mayor, the most famous in the city. In the beautiful square, there are 104 stalls where you'll find all the traditional Christmas products to decorate your trees, your home, and nativity scene figurines. You can also buy traditional joke items. Open from November 24th to December 31st.

The Crafts Fair-Market in Plaza de España is also a typical Christmas event. It's ideal for preparing your Christmas gifts. There are ceramics, jewelry, goldsmith's pieces, fabrics, toys, sculptures, and more, all from the best artisans. You can visit from December 10th to January 5th. It's one of the best options among the many Christmas markets in Madrid.

We continue with our suggestions for Christmas markets in Madrid. Other Christmas Craft Fairs where you can find handmade gifts, clothing, sweets, and more are: the Craft Fair in Plaza Jacinto Benavente, the Craft Fair in Plaza Santo Domingo, and the Craft Fair in Plaza del Carmen . Opposite the Royal Palace, in Plaza Isabel II, the Christmas Sweets Fair takes place, where you'll find all kinds of sweets to accompany your table during the Christmas holidays, as well as other products such as bread, cheese, drinks, and more. Don't miss the Mercadillo del Gato (Cat Market) at the Armies Cultural Center, a beautiful building on Gran Vía, 13. Its more than 100 exhibitors feature fashion for the whole family, accessories, organic cosmetics, crafts, jewelry, art, collectibles, DIY, vintage fashion, decoration, art, and more. It also has a gourmet area for snacks, and you can also enjoy the traditional nativity scene at the old Military Casino. From December 2nd to January 5th. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. And of course, if you're coming to Madrid for a few days during your Christmas holidays, we recommend visiting Casual Madrid del Teatro. Located in the heart of the capital, very close to Sol, Gran Vía, and Atocha. From our hotel, you can walk to all the markets and savor the Christmas spirit.