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Best Christmas markets in Andorra
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The first Christmas stalls can appear in Granada before December arrives. Last season, the Craft Market and the Nativity Scene Market started on 14 November, while the Convent Sweets Market opened its doors at the end of the month, on 29 November.
For 2026-2027, the final dates have not yet been announced. If you feel like enjoying Granada when the atmosphere in its streets and squares begins to change, the end of November can be a good time to plan your getaway, always confirming the calendar for each market beforehand.
Christmas does not disappear from Granada after Christmas Eve. The craft and nativity scene markets usually continue through the last days of December and the first days of January, when there is still shopping to be done and the centre maintains its festive atmosphere.
The calendar for these holidays is still pending confirmation, but those travelling during the Christmas holidays will be able to find offerings open beyond New Year's Day. The sweets market, on the other hand, usually concentrates its activity in the weeks leading up to New Year's Eve.
To enjoy the most complete selection, December is the time when the different offerings coincide. It is a calendar similar to that of other Spanish cities, although each destination maintains its own traditions and Christmas rhythms, as you can see in this selection of Christmas markets in Spain
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There are markets you go to looking for something specific and others where it is worth simply letting yourself be carried away by the stalls. In Granada, crafts, nativity scenes, and traditional sweets make up a good part of that Christmas route and are spread across some of the most central corners of the city.
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Market |
Location |
Ideal for |
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Christmas Craft Market |
Fuente de las Batallas |
Crafts and gifts |
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Traditional Nativity Scene Market |
Plaza Bib-Rambla |
Figurines and nativity traditions |
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Convent Sweets Market |
Plaza Bib-Rambla |
Traditional sweets |
Among the craft stalls, it is easy to find those small items that end up becoming a special gift. The Craft Market brings together offerings designed for this time of year and occupies the Fuente de las Batallas, one of the most central spaces in Granada. The City Council includes it in its Christmas programme and locates the range of manufactured and artisanal products there.
Its location allows you to easily incorporate it into a walk through the centre. From the Fuente de las Batallas, you can continue towards Puerta Real, the Carrera de la Virgen, or the historic centre, making the visit to the market one more stop during the afternoon.
It is a good option for looking for a different gift, discovering handmade pieces, or simply browsing among the stalls while the city begins to fill with lights.
🗓️ Dates: pending confirmation for 2026.
📍 Location: Fuente de las Batallas, Granada.
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There is something special about choosing a new figurine for your home nativity scene. In Plaza Bib-Rambla, this tradition takes a leading role during the holidays with a market dedicated to figurines and elements for nativity scenes.
The City Council scheduled the Nativity Scene Market from 14 November to 6 January last season, consolidating Bib-Rambla as one of the reference points for Christmas in Granada.
In addition to looking for a piece to complete your nativity scene, the location invites you to continue your walk through the centre. The square is located next to the Cathedral and very close to the Alcaicería, Calle Zacatín, and Plaza de las Pasiegas, making it easy to combine Christmas shopping with an afternoon exploring Granada.
🗓️ Dates: pending confirmation for 2026.
📍 Location: Plaza Bib-Rambla, Granada.
Christmas can also be discovered through its flavours. The Convent Sweets Market provides a different offering to the craft and nativity scene markets, with products linked to the tradition of Granada's convents.
In 2025, it was set up in Plaza Bib-Rambla from 29 November to 30 December, as part of the official Christmas programme. The City Council itself includes convent sweets among the traditional offerings for these holidays in Granada.
It is a particularly pleasant stop to make during a walk through the centre: buy some sweets to take home, discover traditional flavours, and then continue towards the Cathedral or the Alcaicería.
🗓️ Dates: pending confirmation for 2026.
📍 Location: Plaza Bib-Rambla, Granada.
Granada is particularly well-suited to those Christmas walks where you don't need to have everything planned. You can start at the Fuente de las Batallas, then head towards Puerta Real and continue towards Bib-Rambla to visit the nativity scene market and look for some convent sweets.
When it starts to get dark, the streets of the centre take on a different atmosphere. It is a good time to head towards Granada Cathedral, get lost in the streets of the Alcaicería or simply stand and look at the shop windows as the lights begin to turn on.
And perhaps that is part of the charm of Christmas in Granada: being able to move from a market to a square, from a shopping street to a corner of the historic centre, stop to savour a good tapa or warm up with hot chocolate and churros, and let the walk itself set the pace for the afternoon.
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The main markets are concentrated in the centre, around the Fuente de las Batallas and Plaza Bib-Rambla. Staying in this area allows you to explore much of Granada's Christmas on foot and combine the markets with other iconic places in the city.
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Hotel |
Nearby market |
Distance/transport |
Approximate time |
Advantage |
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Meliá Granada |
Craft Market and Nativity Scene Market |
On foot |
Check route |
Right in the centre, near the Cathedral and the Alcaicería |
| Hotel Granada Palace Affiliated by Meliá | Granada city centre markets | By car / public transport | Check route | Quiet setting on the outskirts of the centre |
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Meliá Sierra Nevada |
All markets |
By car |
Check route |
An option to combine Granada with a getaway to Sierra Nevada |
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Meliá Sol y Nieve |
All markets |
By car |
Check route |
Accommodation in Sierra Nevada to combine snow and Christmas |
Meliá Granada is located right in the centre, near the Cathedral and the Alcaicería, making it particularly convenient for those who want to discover the markets on foot.
For those who prefer to take advantage of the trip to get closer to the mountains, Meliá Sierra Nevada and Meliá Sol y Nieve allow you to plan a different kind of getaway and combine your visit to Granada with a few days in Sierra Nevada. Both are in the Sierra Nevada resort, in the province of Granada.
Distances are approximate, but staying in the centre allows the walk to be part of the experience itself. A while among the stalls, the lights in the squares, a stop for a bite to eat, and the streets of the historic centre can end up forming one of those Christmas afternoons you will want to remember.
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If, after Granada, you want to continue discovering how Christmas is celebrated in other cities, you can continue your tour through:
When the streets start to light up, the city centre fills with people and Granada gradually changes its pace. Christmas stalls appear in squares and along boulevards, shops prepare their window displays, and that time of year returns when you feel like looking for a gift, choosing a decoration for your home, or stopping in front of a nativity scene.
Among the Christmas markets in Granada, the Craft Market and the Traditional Nativity Scene Market are two of the best-known events. Added to these is the Convent Sweets Market, a smaller offering linked to the traditional flavours of this time of year. All of them are located in the centre, so visiting them is part of a walk through some of the most beautiful areas of the city.
And if you like to discover how each city changes when December arrives, you can follow the route through other European capitals in this guide to Christmas markets in Europe.
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