[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Christmas <\/span><\/b>is the most magical time of the year: the streets are decked out with lights and figures; shops display their best products in their windows; families go shopping in the malls in search of the perfect presents; and children enjoy their Christmas holidays, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus or the Three Wise Men at their homes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is a tradition that has spread to all countries, one of them being <\/span>Spain<\/span><\/b>. In the city of <\/span>Barcelona<\/span><\/b>, Christmas is experienced in a big way, with a wide variety of activities for all ages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you don’t want to miss any of the initiatives presented in this publication, the best option for getting to Barcelona from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station <\/span><\/b>is <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n An essential part of Christmas is the incredible lights that decorate the main streets of the cities. In the case of Barcelona, they are up and running until the 6<\/span>th<\/span> of January, including Epiphany.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All the city’s <\/span>main streets<\/span><\/b> will be lit up, such as Via Laietana, Pla\u00e7a Catalunya, Gran Via, Paral\u00b7lel, La Rambla, etc. As a new feature, <\/span>Passeig de Sant Joan <\/span><\/b>will also include lights with Christmas messages, with shapes inspired by manga shops, Kawaii comics and the Chinese community of Fort Pienc. In addition, the fa\u00e7ades of the different<\/span> municipal markets<\/span><\/b> will be decorated with Christmas motifs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During all the days of Christmas, they can be seen every night between 5.30 p.m. and midnight, depending on the day of the week.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Every year, <\/span>Recinto Modernista de Sant Pau de Barcelona<\/span><\/b> organises a Christmas light show known as ‘<\/span>Els llums de Sant Pau<\/span><\/a>‘. A show of colours, music and lights that will make you feel as if you were in a Christmas story.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Inside the enclosure, you can enjoy a <\/span>video mapping <\/span><\/b>(video animation on the main fa\u00e7ade), which will tell you a story about time and faith at Christmas; as well as an<\/span> indoor ice rink<\/span><\/b>, where you will live a magnificent experience of lights and colours.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Navidad-Barcelona-1.png” alt=”Christmas Barcelona” title_text=”Christmas Barcelona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”-12px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n In total, this edition has 20 light installations, which will surprise you with their shapes and styles. During your stay, you can also take the opportunity to enjoy a hot drink in <\/span>Cal Blay <\/span><\/b>establishment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you plan to visit this space this Christmas, we advise you to book your <\/span>ticket<\/span><\/a> in advance. It is open until the 14<\/span>th<\/span> of January, from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Please note that it will be closed on 24<\/span>th<\/span> and 31<\/span>st<\/span> of December and 5<\/span>th<\/span> of January.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Casa Batll\u00f3 celebrates the arrival of Christmas with a unique sensory experience, called ‘<\/span>A Winter Night<\/span><\/b>‘, until the 18<\/span>th<\/span> of February. It is a story told by the voice of a great-grandson of the Batll\u00f3 family, who will guide you through the most important areas of the house to learn more about the life of the family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, the fa\u00e7ade is illuminated every night during the Christmas season with magnificent light show and the music of Jordi Long\u00e1n. This show takes place every day until the 7<\/span>th<\/span> of January, between 5.30 p.m. and 10 p.m.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are travelling with the youngest members of the family, the <\/span>Barcelona Children’s Festival<\/span><\/b>, also known as ‘<\/span>Ciutat dels Somnis<\/span><\/b>‘ (City of Dreams), is a must-see, especially for children between the ages of 0 and 12. This event is held at the end of December and has been held since 1963.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Navidad-Barcelona-2.png” alt=”panettone Christmas Barcelona” title_text=”panettone Christmas Barcelona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This <\/span>fair<\/span><\/a>, which takes place at <\/span>Fira Barcelona<\/span><\/b>, in Montju\u00efc, from the<\/span> 27<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> to the 31<\/span><\/b>st<\/span><\/b> of December<\/span><\/b>, allows children to discover the different professions that exist, as well as a wide variety of sporting activities. In addition, there will be various <\/span>plays and musical performances<\/span><\/b> for family audiences and for young audiences. A new feature this year is the <\/span>Mini Space<\/span><\/b>, dedicated to babies up to 4 years old, with games and activities adapted to them, a garden and a toy library. Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get to Barcelona with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the nativity scene, the <\/span>19th Catalan Nativity Scene Biennial<\/span><\/b> is being held this year, where you can enjoy a magnificent exhibition of \u201cdioramas\u201d from Catalan nativity scene organisations and international associations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It takes place <\/span>from the 24<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of November to the 14<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of January 2024<\/span><\/b>, at <\/span>Reial Cercle Art\u00edstic<\/span><\/b><\/a> and <\/span>Capella de Santa \u00c0gueda <\/span><\/b>in<\/span> Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Finally, we suggest that this Christmas you take the opportunity to sample some of Barcelona’s most delicious pastry creations, such as panettones and rosc\u00f3n de Reyes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the one hand, <\/span>panettones<\/span><\/b>, which, although their origin is Italian, many bakers have delved into the world of this delicacy, making the best buns in the country. Some of them are Cloudstreet Bakery, Panes Creativos by Daniel Jord\u00e0, L’Atelier Barcelona, Pasteler\u00eda Hofmann and Oriol Balaguer, among many others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, the <\/span>rosc\u00f3n de Reyes<\/span><\/b>, which is usually eaten during the Three Kings Day celebration on the 6<\/span>th<\/span> of January. It is a sweet bun, sometimes with cream or chocolate inside, and decorated with candied fruit. It is also part of a deep-rooted <\/span>tradition <\/span><\/b>in Spain: the rosc\u00f3n hides the figure of a king and a bean. Whoever finds the king will be very lucky, and whoever finds the bean will have to pay for the rosc\u00f3n.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Enjoy the best plans this Christmas in Barcelona. Remember that with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, you can get to your destination, without worries, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Christmas is the most magical time of the year: the streets are decked out with lights and figures; shops display their best products in their windows; families go shopping in the malls in search of the perfect presents; and children enjoy their Christmas holidays, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus or the Three Wise […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40,39,42,29,41],"tags":[46,69,135,45,44,43,125,139],"class_list":["post-12218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-barcelona-2","category-costa-dorada-2","category-spanish-culture","category-travel","category-travel-tips","tag-airports","tag-holidays","tag-private-transfer-2","tag-shuttle","tag-transfer","tag-travel","tag-vacances-2","tag-winter"],"yoast_head":"\nLights in the streets\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
The lights of Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau de Barcelona\u00a0<\/h2>\n
A Winter’s Night at Casa Batll\u00f3\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Barcelona Children’s Festival\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
19th Biennial of the Catalan Nativity Scene<\/h2>\n
Taste the best Christmas pastries<\/h2>\n