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December Bank Holiday: Markets and Fairs that you can visit without leaving Spain
December 05 2019
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The unmistakable smell of roasted chestnuts pervades all corners of the main Spanish cities, which are already adorned with traditional Christmas decorations. Temperatures have fallen and the cold reminds us unequivocally that Christmas is approaching. The same as every year, Madrid, Barcelona or Valencia, prepare to receive visitors who throng through the streets to stroll and go shopping at this special time.
The indicator of commercial activity is measured by the December Bank Holiday, in anticipation of the Christmas holidays. And what better time is it to visit the markets and fairs by staying in ILUNION Hotels?
Madrid is always a good choice for a getaway. The capital offers endless options and the Plaza Mayor, with its emblematic Christmas market, is a good starting point. Open until December 31, in this historic market there are 104 stalls where you can find nativity characters, Christmas ornaments and other interesting items.
If you have already decided and are looking hotels near Chamartín, we suggest you stay at the ILUNION Pío XII hotel, located in the financial centre, next to the Paseo de la Castellana and very close to the Plaza de Castilla. The establishment has its own parking, restaurant, café bar and terrace, as well as free Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms.
Barcelona gets prettier than ever during these dates and visiting this beautiful city with family, friends or as a couple, during the December Bank Holiday, is an excellent option. Also, this year there is one more incentive. The new Christmas fair organized by the Port of Barcelona will open today December 5 and will be open for one month in the Catalan capital. With an area of more than 5,000 square meters, next to the monument to Columbus, both locals and tourists can enjoy a large number of small parades, a floating nativity scene, a gastronomic area and, the jewel in the crown, a big Ferris wheel overlooking the sea!
So you do not miss one iota of the action, we recommend one of the hotels near the port of Barcelona, such as the ILUNION Almirante hotel. Located in the Gothic quarter and a few steps from the sea, this hotel offers all the comforts to enjoy a pleasant stay.
It is well known that Valencians enjoy celebrations. The Christmas holidays are no exception and Valencia looks extraordinary at this time of year. Around the Silk Exchange and the Central Market until January 6, the city of Turia hosts the traditional Christmas market, with more than 300 stalls with different Christmas decorations, gastronomic products and much more.
Give yourself a last-minute break, you deserve it! Enjoy our 15% discount for your reserve of 3 or more nights + 5% discount with the code NAVIDAD5 and stay at a four-star hotel in Valencia like ILUNION Valencia 4 and get into the Christmas spirit.
During the December bank holiday, as well as enjoying the charms and magic before Christmas, you can also discover other attractions that the city offers. The City of Arts and Sciences or the Valencia aquarium are some of the unmissable tourist attractions.
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The indicator of commercial activity is measured by the December Bank Holiday, in anticipation of the Christmas holidays. And what better time is it to visit the markets and fairs by staying in ILUNION Hotels?
Madrid is always a good choice for a getaway. The capital offers endless options and the Plaza Mayor, with its emblematic Christmas market, is a good starting point. Open until December 31, in this historic market there are 104 stalls where you can find nativity characters, Christmas ornaments and other interesting items.
If you have already decided and are looking hotels near Chamartín, we suggest you stay at the ILUNION Pío XII hotel, located in the financial centre, next to the Paseo de la Castellana and very close to the Plaza de Castilla. The establishment has its own parking, restaurant, café bar and terrace, as well as free Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms.
Barcelona gets prettier than ever during these dates and visiting this beautiful city with family, friends or as a couple, during the December Bank Holiday, is an excellent option. Also, this year there is one more incentive. The new Christmas fair organized by the Port of Barcelona will open today December 5 and will be open for one month in the Catalan capital. With an area of more than 5,000 square meters, next to the monument to Columbus, both locals and tourists can enjoy a large number of small parades, a floating nativity scene, a gastronomic area and, the jewel in the crown, a big Ferris wheel overlooking the sea!
So you do not miss one iota of the action, we recommend one of the hotels near the port of Barcelona, such as the ILUNION Almirante hotel. Located in the Gothic quarter and a few steps from the sea, this hotel offers all the comforts to enjoy a pleasant stay.
It is well known that Valencians enjoy celebrations. The Christmas holidays are no exception and Valencia looks extraordinary at this time of year. Around the Silk Exchange and the Central Market until January 6, the city of Turia hosts the traditional Christmas market, with more than 300 stalls with different Christmas decorations, gastronomic products and much more.
Give yourself a last-minute break, you deserve it! Enjoy our 15% discount for your reserve of 3 or more nights + 5% discount with the code NAVIDAD5 and stay at a four-star hotel in Valencia like ILUNION Valencia 4 and get into the Christmas spirit.
During the December bank holiday, as well as enjoying the charms and magic before Christmas, you can also discover other attractions that the city offers. The City of Arts and Sciences or the Valencia aquarium are some of the unmissable tourist attractions.