Mallorca has much more to offer than sun and sand. The island invites you to experience Christmas in a unique yet idyllic way.
Imagine strolling through the cobbled streets of Palma, the aroma of freshly baked pastries filling the air, while Christmas lights illuminate the sky. Make your Christmas in Mallorca unforgettable by exploring the city’s festive offerings and winter activities. Enjoy the holiday season like never before!
Mallorca lights up Christmas
Every year, Palma de Mallorca dresses up to welcome the Christmas season with its spectacular lighting show, which has become an expected tradition for both locals and tourists. At the end of November, the streets come to life with a light festival that stretches across the main avenues and squares of the capital, dyeing the city in vibrant colors.
The Palma City Hall makes sure that the lighting ceremony is a major event: activities for all ages are organized, from live concerts to luminous shows and markets. Hundreds gather each year with family and friends in Plaza de Cort, Plaza de la Reina, La Rambla, or El Borne to welcome the Christmas season, finishing off the day with a hot chocolate and ensaimada.
Christmas markets in Mallorca
The Christmas markets in Mallorca are one of the major attractions in the capital. From late November until the end of January, the most iconic squares and streets transform into little Christmas villages that highlight the work of artisans, artists, and small shopkeepers.
The most famous markets are in Plaza de España and Plaza Mayor. The first, located in one of the city's main hubs, offers all kinds of Christmas products, from ornaments to winter clothes and delicious Mallorcan sweets. It's the perfect place to find unique gifts or simply get lost among the stalls and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
On the other hand, the market in Plaza Mayor brings the essence of tradition to the heart of the city. Among its famous stalls, visitors can find collections of figures for nativity scene enthusiasts which have become little traveling museums full of historical works of art.
Christmas traditions in Palma
One of the most cherished Christmas traditions in Mallorca is visiting the city’s many nativity scenes. The most impressive is the one set in the Palma City Hall, with large-scale figures and a level of detail that leaves both children and adults in awe. Additionally, many shopping centers and neighborhoods in Palma also set up nativity scenes, offering several options for a route to discover different representations of the nativity.
During the Christmas season, ice rinks are also usually installed in central locations in the city, adding a wintry touch to the experience, even though the temperatures do not drop as much as in other European cities.
A cozy Christmas in Mallorca
Although Christmas in Palma has a festive atmosphere, there is also space for those seeking tranquility and relaxation. If the city’s hustle and shopping are not your thing, you can escape to the inland and enjoy the beauty of the island’s mountainous landscape. One of the most recommended hiking routes during winter is Ses Fonts Ufanes. These natural springs, which only appear during the rainy season, offer a unique visual spectacle worth witnessing.
If you prefer a more relaxing experience, staying at a hotel like Finca Serena Mallorca is the perfect option to reconnect with yourself and with nature. This quiet oasis, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, allows you to completely get away from the Christmas hustle and enjoy spa treatments, yoga, or simply take in the landscape. Moreover, its culinary offerings allow you to combine the cozy atmosphere of this time of year with high-quality local and seasonal ingredients.
In this charming corner of the island, you can enjoy a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner with dishes like duck with pears in orange sauce or red shrimp tartar, or a complete Christmas menu with roast suckling pig and sea bass. Finca Serena also has a wide range of proposals for two of the most important dates on the calendar, New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day: music, cocktails, and the best flavors from the land, all enhanced by the charm and elegance of the staff at this paradise in the north of the island. Discover the full Christmas experience at Finca Serena Mallorca on our website.
