You know the Fira de Santa Llùcia in Barcelona, the great Fira Medieval Vic and the viral Christmas village in France, Le Barcarès. But perhaps you didn’t know that just half an hour from Barcelona hides a town that unites the best of both worlds: a medieval market in a castle and a Christmas market in the city center within a few days of each other.
This is Castelldefels, which in December will live, on the one hand, Castrum Fidelis, the medieval fair inside the castle with which it celebrates its winter festival and, on the other hand, the Castelldefels Christmas Fair, which will fill the streets of the historic center of the city with Christmas atmosphere. In addition, in January, it will hold its own Epiphany Fair.
We tell you everything you need to know about the three fairs so you can organize your getaway and not miss a single one.
Castrum Fidelis, the great medieval fair in Castelldelfels
The Castelldefels Medieval Fair returns this Christmas 2024 from December 5 to 8 in its eleventh edition coinciding with the Winter Festival.
The fair focuses on recreating the medieval atmosphere, and for this, first of all, is installed in the castle of Castelldefels. In addition, during the days of the fair groups of medieval recreationists transport visitors to the eleventh to fifteenth centuries, showing how people lived in the Middle Ages.
The castle, by the way, is a small historical jewel perfectly preserved. Rising 59 meters above sea level, and built on an Iberian settlement, the castle dominates since the 16th century the coast between the Garraf and Barcelona, serving as a defense and warning for raids by sea.
There will be workshops of ancient crafts, knightly combat, and shows of dances and music of the time. Throughout the weekend there will also be activities for children such as a treasure hunt or a scribing workshop.
In total, about 150 stalls where the protagonism will also be for the local commerce of Castelldefels, which will have an opportunity to showcase their products.
Castelldefels Christmas Fair
Castelldefels organizes another great Christmas fair: the Castelldefels Christmas Fair, which is installed in the surroundings of the church, in the historic center of the city, from December 19 to 23.
More than 100 craft stalls, local products and typical food of the season will fill the center of the town with Christmas spirit during the days leading up to the holidays.
The new Three Kings Market 2024
This year, as a novelty, Castelldefels premieres a Mercat de Reis from January 2 to 4, coinciding with the camp of the Royal Pages.
The Fira de Reis will be held on January 2, 3 and 4 at the Castell de Castelldefels, and soon we will know more details about it.