A few things to do in Madrid during Christmas
We are already on that time of the year, yes Christmas time. That time of joy, love, carols and presents. And one of the best cities in the world to spend this magical time is Madrid, the capital of Spain.
I know most of you already know that but we are going to give you a little taste of what you can enjoy during Christmas in Madrid. There are things to do for everybody but, as we know, these are days to spend with the family, so we will focus on that.
Christmas Markets
There are plenty Christmas markets to enjoy in Madrid during these dates. Some of them are full with attractions, some are like fairs, some are more party markets, but we will like to focus on one: The Christmas Market in Plaza Mayor.
This traditional market begun his history back in the 17th century but it was placed at the Plaza de la Cruz. By the 19th century the market moved to the Plaza Mayor. From those times until today you can buy Christmas decorations, seasonal food and sweets all around the market. More than 100 both where you can walk around free of charge. Do not miss it!
New Years at the Puerta del Sol
The Spanish tradition states that you need to eat 12 grapes, one of each of the clock’s gongs, at new year´s midnight in order to have good luck to the incoming year.
Usually this happens at Spanish’s homes where people do it among friends or family. But Madrid takes it a step further. If you want to celebrate this tradition among thousands of persons you can do it at the Puerta del Sol in Madrid. People walks into this enchanted square to join others into this celebration. People from all over the world converge during that magical minute, eat the grapes and, of course, wash them down with some champagne.
These are just two of the main attractions Madrid has during Christmas, but there are plenty more, we will make sure to show you some more maybe for the beginning of 2023.
And since people from all over the world come to Madrid to enjoy this magical time, we made sure we can offer you the best service at Eurochange with not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 exchange offices at the Spanish capital, 3 of them located right at the core of the city. So, if you are visiting Madrid and you want to exchange your currencies into Euros make sure you check our locations. But for those of you that want to escape the city or even the country, come to our office where you can make a reservation of the currency of your choice and we will have it for you in no time. As we said last week, from the Eurochange family we wish you a Merry Christmas.
