Christmas arrives to the Basque Country

Once again, Christmas is coming to the Basque Country. This is how these special days are celebrated in its main Destinations.

The Basque Country has everything ready for you to enjoy one of the most beautiful times of the year, with all the necessary safety measures in place.

Bilbao and its “Christmas Light”

Bilbao will be illuminated, once again, from 25 November to 7 January, with more than 1,200,000 LED lights, from Sunday to Thursday, between 18:00 and 22:00 hours, and until 23:00 hours on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of holidays. The ice rink and the ecological ice slide, the Christmas Market and the children’s tent are other activities available during these dates.

Donostia/San-Sebastián, “Feel the magic”.

The capital of Gipuzkoa is ready to welcome Christmas. With thousands of lights twinkling in its streets and shops and with the sea as the best companion, the city has an extensive programme full of shows, musical and children’s activities, etc., to enjoy this special time of year once again.

Vitoria-Gasteiz, much more than the nativity of Florida

Vitoria-Gasteiz is ready to welcome this special and unforgettable Christmas with protagonists such as Olentzero and Mari Domingi, the Three Wise Men, etc. The different areas of the city will be filled with activities, shows and events aimed at all audiences.

Your Christmas in Hondarribia and Irun

“Irun, your Christmas capital” and Hondarribia turns on the Christmas lights. Both towns have an extensive programme of activities aimed at all audiences throughout these days: concerts, performances, children’s activities, Christmas carol festival, etc.

Zarautz and a complete agenda

The Narros Nativity Scene and the shop window competition will not miss their appointment with Zarautz, as part of a programme of cinema, children’s performances, theatre and concerts.