5 plans to do at Christmas that your children will ask you

Renowned artist Andy Williams used to say in one of his popular songs that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. The streets are adorned with hundreds of ornaments and shine, cities dedicate special spaces to mount curious nativity scenes full of details and there are many shows that at this time can be enjoyed with the family.

The Christmas period is long and children enjoy their holidays. To keep a very special memory of those of 2016/2017, Below we propose 5 plans to do with the little ones these holidays. 

Christmas markets

They are picturesque and perfectly decorated with Christmas motifs, so the idea of ​​visiting them will surely excite children. Especially because in them you can find all kinds of objects related or not to Christmas and gastronomic products that will arouse your curiosity. Who can resist this plan?

Madrid

It has multiple Christmas markets but the most famous of them all is the one in the Plaza Mayor. It is made up of more than one hundred booths where you can admire traditional Christmas products such as nativity scenes, figurines or tree decorations among many other things.

In one of the small squares near the Plaza Mayor a very interesting craft market has been set up to see. So you can also come to visit this other.

Valencia

The traditional Central Market Christmas market has been installed in Valencia and will be open to the public until the early hours of January 6. In the adjacent streets (Barón de Cárcer avenue and Brujas city square) there are a large number of booths where you can find figures for nativity scenes, Christmas decorations and typical sweets of these festivities.

Barcelona

The oldest and most traditional Christmas market in Barcelona is the Fira de Santa Llúcia, which is installed in front of the cathedral. In it you can find from traditional nativity figurines to the most modern ones.

In the surroundings of the Fira de Santa Llúcia, different expositions of nativity scenes are organized for the enjoyment of the whole family.

Christmas train

Since 1993, children have been able to get on the Christmas Train to see what the trains of the early XNUMXth century were like in Madrid while at the same time taking a tour of the northern tracks of the capital and the El Pardo natural park. In addition, during the journey the little ones will enjoy the magic of Christmas and the visit of the Royal Page of their Majesties of the East.

The Christmas Train is made up of four wooden cars, the usual ones from the Strawberry Train and a Pullman car, all from the 20s. As a novelty, this year a WR 12955 dining car is incorporated into the Christmas Train .

This activity will take place on December 27, 29 and 30 and on January 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2017. The price of tickets is 13 euros for adults and 10 euros for children. On January 5 there is a one-time fee of 15 euros. This ticket includes a free visit to the Railway Museum until the end of January 2017.

Nativity scene route

Taking the route of the nativity scenes is the best way to remember that these dates have a religious background. During Christmas the birth of Christ is celebrated and there is no better plan to celebrate it than visiting the different nativity scenes scattered around all corners of Spain.

Toledo

Every year the Valparaíso de Toledo neighborhood assembles one of the most spectacular Castilian-La Mancha nativity scenes. With its more than 200 square meters, with hundreds of images and an unbeatable lighting system, it represents great monuments of the city such as the cathedral, the Alcázar, the Puente de Alcántara, the Puerta de Bisagra and that of Alfonso VI.

As a novelty, this year it changes its headquarters and leaves the Valparaíso parish hall to settle in the San Marcos Cultural Center.

Barcelona

Every year Plaça de Sant Jaume hosts the most popular nativity scene in Barcelona and also the most controversial. This Christmas, for example, the Nativity and other scenes are framed within large bubbles and the Three Wise Men have been replaced by three Catalan artists.

Sevilla

The children will be enthusiastic about the nativity scene that La Caixa Social Work has organized in the office on Calle Sierpes nº85 as it is made with Playmobil dolls. In total 3.000 figurines, 200 liters of paint, 250 meters of wooden slats and 200 polyexpan plates treated to create a most original Nativity scene.

Madrid

The municipal nativity scene of Madrid is installed in the City Hall in the Plaza de Cibeles. It is the work of the artist José Luis Mayo and combines classic scenes such as the Annunciation with other more popular ones such as the preparations for the trip that the Three Wise Men undertake to Bethlehem guided by the shooting star.

On the other hand, The Royal Palace houses the so-called Neapolitan nativity scene, made up of Neapolitan figures and houses belonging to the so-called Prince's Bethlehem, started by Caros IV when he was still Prince of Asturias. It is one of the most important ensembles of the XNUMXth century that has been increased with new figures and Neapolitan houses from later centuries.

Amusement parks

Christmas is a very special time to go to an Amusement Park with the family since everything is decorated with typical motifs of this time of year and there are many activities programmed for all tastes and ages.

Madrid

For the first time, the Madrid Amusement Park has been themed with thousands of colored lights that adorn trees and facades. A magical setting to surprise and make the little ones dream together with a program of activities that includes the visit of the Three Wise Men and the house of Santa Claus, among many other surprises.

Likewise, Parque Warner has created a magnificent Christmas decoration so that the whole family can soak up its spirit this holiday season. As soon as you walk through the doors of the theme park, everything is different: lights, snow, hundreds of gift boxes, projections on the buildings

Tarragona

At Christmas Port Aventura is soaked in the best Christmas atmosphere of colored lights, giant gifts and incredible surprises. Thousands of decorations decorate each space and give this theme park an unmistakable Christmas spirit.

For this Christmas, Port Aventura has proposed a program full of activities related to music, songs specially created for the occasion or the figures of Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men.

A visit to the Zoo

Spending the day enjoying nature is a Christmas plan that everyone likes. It is very common to see families enjoying a day at the zoo but it is increasingly common to see couples or groups of friends.

Madrid

This year the Zoo Aquarium has installed its aquatic nativity scene inside a shark tank. The figures that compose it are made of methacrylate and have a height of one and a half meters. During Christmas they will be accompanied by five gray sharks, a great bull shark, two blacktip sharks, a carpet shark and a nurse.

Valencia

Any time is appropriate to visit Bioparc in Valencia but doing it at Christmas is something special. In addition, this year Biopar has experienced a baby boom so there are new and endearing tenants in this space dedicated to the protection of nature. In this way, children will be able to meet the baby gorilla Virunga, the baby hyena Niru or the leopard cub Ekon.

Bioparc is an original and magical environment that offers, until January 5, a program of free leisure activities with recreational-educational content with games and workshops that help the little ones to realize the importance of their behaviors for the preservation of the planet.