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Valencia is the perfect escape for those looking to celebrate a Christmas full of traditions.
Valencia is the perfect escape for those looking to celebrate a Christmas full of traditions while enjoying mild Mediterranean temperatures, superb cuisine, vibrant nightlife and a fairytale atmosphere. Events typically begin in late November – awaiting dates for the individual markets.
- Are you visiting Valencia for Christmas? Stay at the Hotel Puerta Serranos, rated “Exceptional” by guests, steps from the old town with spacious rooms and exceptional service.
The Christmas Lights
- Typically from the first week in December – Valencia’s Christmas lights are pretty impressive and often make the national news in Spain for their elaborate designs.
- Calle San Vicente Martir, Calle La Paz, Plaza de la Reina and Plaza Ayuntamiento take on a magical atmosphere throughout December.
- Enjoy a stunning video mapping light show on the façade of the Town Hall right before Christmas Eve through to the Epiphany.
- Take the Christmas train and enjoy the festive lights and beautifully decorated shop windows.
Plaza de Ayuntamiento
- Plaza de Ayuntamiento hosts the main Nativity Scene, a long-standing city tradition, the Christmas Ice Rink and the Christmas Carousel.
- Reward yourself with a perfect winter treat of Chocolate and Churro at Chocalatería Valor.
Plaza De la Reina
- From end of November – Plaza De la Reina – Browse from over 30 different Christmas stalls offering a range of handmade gifts.
- Discover authentic items right by the Cathedral of Valencia, including clothing, jewellery, toys and artisan decorations.
- Open from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, and from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm, the market is located in El Carmen, in the heart of the old town of Valencia.
- Climb the steps of El Micalet, the tower next to the Cathedral and take in the stunning city views.
- Upgrade your Valencia Christmas experience with a stay at the “Superb” rated Palacio Santa Clara Autograph Collection, offering guests luxurious amenities, beautifully decorated rooms and perfect location.
Mercado de Tapineria
- From Late December – After you visit Plaza De la Reina, head to the nearby Mercado de Tapineria, a creative market surrounding two pedestrian squares offering a range of gastronomic delights and pop-up shops with a different theme each week.
- Take advantage of the Antique Market, which takes place on the third weekend of the month.
Mercado de Colón
- From mid December – Mercado de Colón – An iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.
- The market hosts the annual “Colón Market Craft Show”, offering ceramics, jewellery, wooden toys and leather goods.
- Featuring more than 900 stalls, Mercado Central is the biggest market hall in Europe.
- Stay close to the market at the AC Hotel Colón Valencia by Marriott, featuring stylish rooms, delicious buffet breakfast, modern gym and charming roof terrace.
City of Arts and Sciences
- From mid December until the Epiphany – The City of Arts and Sciences hosts its annual classic Christmas market in December.
- The market is full of unique gifts, gourmet food trucks and exhibitions of traditional trades, such as glassmaking, pottery and carpentry.
- Show off your skating skills at the Ice Rink near Hemisfèric, the famous 3D cinema or take in the magical journey of light and water at the Oceanogràfic.
Mercado de Reyes
- Three days leading up to the Epiphany – As part of the Three Kings (Epiphany) Celebrations, grab some last-minute gifs at Mercado de Reyes.
- The market is open each day from 9 pm until 10 pm and features more than 200 stalls in the surroundings of the Mercado del Cabanyal.
New Year’s Eve
- The place to be on New Year’s Eve is Town Hall Square. Valencia’s biggest New Year’s Eve party takes place right in the heart of the city, where the Town Hall balcony becomes a stage for DJs.
- Lights, music, and fireworks will all begin at 10:30 pm to see the new year’s arrival.
- At each stroke of midnight, you can eat each lucky grape and then dance until 1.45 am.
Gay Christmas and New Year Parties
- Deseo 54 – Popular gay club with two floors and international guest DJs.
- The Muse – Popular meeting point for those heading to the Deseo 54 party in the Sagunto District.
Ruzafa District
- Ruzafa – Hip district Russafa is filled with coffee shops, American-style bakeries, cafes with terraces, late-night bars and clubs, and restaurants
- Cómic Café – Calle Sueca, 33. Popular bar with a large terrace to watch the world go by. Very busy at weekends.
- La Boba y el Gato Rancio – Calle Cuba, 59. Stylish gay café-bar with an open-air terrace. A great starting point for a night out.
El Carmen District
- El Carmen – The buzzing old-town district of El Carme is the site of medieval gates Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart, once part of the old city walls. Its narrow streets are home to cafes, tapas bars, fashion boutiques and souvenir shops, and revellers crowd the terraces and dance floors of its many late-night bars. Museums include the Institut Valencià d’Art Modern, displaying 20th-century international works.
- Café Trapezzio – Plaza del Músico López Chávarri 20. Gay-friendly café with a large terrace in the heart of the historic district of El Carme.
- Cross Meeting Bar C/ Juan de Mena, 7 – A late-night bar for mixed age groups. Occasional live entertainment.
- Café de las Horas – Conde de Almodóvar, 1 Combines old palatial stables with a baroque design in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Cocktails, teas and homemade cakes.
The Three Kings Parade
- January 5th – When the holiday season ends for most of Europe, the Three Wise Men (Los Reyes Magos) take centre stage on the evening of January 5th every year in Spin.
- In Valencia, the Three Kings arrive by sea in Valencia Marina at about 4:30 pm, followed by a magical parade, locally known as Las Fiestas de Reyes, from 6 pm.
- The parade goes from Paseo de la Alameda through city streets to Plaza del Ayuntamiento, accompanied by dancers, music, and live entertainment.
- Throughout the night, the three kings (Melchor, Gaspar & Baltasar) hand over their presents to Spanish children.
Recommended Hotels in Valencia
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Hospes Palau, Zenit Valencia, Vincci Palace, Catalonia Excelsior
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Cathedral Suites Hotel
is our preferred hotel in the city.
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The gay scene in Valencia is spread out in 2 distinct districts, The Botànic/Quart and Russafa (Ruzafa). Both are within close walking distance from the Old Town centre. The city also has one gay beach, Platja de l’Arbre del Gos which is outside of the city, however the city beach is packed full of gay boys throughout the season.
SH Valencia Palace, 32, Passeig de l'Albereda, el Pla del Real, Valencia, Comarca de València, Valencia, Valencian Community, 46023, Spain
Located in front of the Palau de la Música in Valencia, this elegant hotel features a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace. It offers spacious rooms with a classic design and free Wi-Fi. The Albufera restaurant offers local cuisine based on fresh products and gluten-free options are available. There is also a snack bar, an express bar and a lobby bar. A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Carrer de la Pau 42, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Vincci Palace is located in
Valencia, 5 minutes’ walk from the Cathedral. It is an attractive design hotel offering elegant rooms with satellite TV and free internet access.The Hotel Vincci Palace serves a
, which includes gluten-free products. There is a stylish on-site café selling refreshments and snacks, and a wide variety of restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.Carrer de Bailén 8, 46007 València, Valencia, Spain
Zenit
boasts a fantastic opposite Valencia’s Estación del Norte and the city’s bullring. It offers free Wi-Fi and has a fitness centre, sauna and .All rooms at the Zenit are stylishly furnished, with a private bathroom complete with hairdryer. Each room also contains a work desk, safety deposit box and plasma TV with satellite channels.
Plaça de Sant Llorenç 2, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Located 100 m from the Turia Gardens, in Valencia’s Old Town, Hotel San Lorenzo Boutique offers stylish rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is 200 m from Torre de Serranos City Gate.
Featuring free WiFi, each spacious air-conditioned room has a minibar, flat-screen TV and views of the city. The private bathroom includes a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Carrer de la Barcelonina 5, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
Catalonia Excelsior is located in
’s , just a few metres from ayuntamiento Square. This elegant hotel features a café, free Wi-Fi access, rooms with satellite TVs.The Excelsior’s rooms are bright and air conditioned. Each has air conditioning, a small fridge and a well-equipped bathroom.
Carrer de Minyana, 19, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. For added convenience
Carrer de Cervantes, 27, 46007 València, Valencia, Spain
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath or shower.
Carrer de Roger de Llòria, 8, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a private bathroom with bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Carrer de Sant Martí, 1, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
All units feature air conditioning a living room with a satellite flat-screen TV. A kitchen with an oven, a microwave and toaster as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. A Washing machine and Free WiFi
Carrer d'Alacant 11, 46004 València, Valencia, Spain
Hò men s Sex bar is a nightclub in the heart of the city, a classic in the gay scene of Valencia with role-playing night parties during the week. Popular with bears
C/ de Pepita, 13-15, La Saïdia, 46009 València, Valencia
gay night club offering Drag shows, podium dancers & house music
Carrer del Túria 22, 46008 València, Valencia, Spain
Gay parties every day. Slip or nude, blind sex or total blackout, porn sex show, raffles, Rooms, labyrinths, glory holes, videos, slings, cabins, motorcycles, lounge-bar, x-room, dark room, bars ...
Carrer de Cuba 59, 46004 València, Valencia, Spain
Nice gay cafe bar popular with every one
Carrer del Comte d'Almodóvar 1, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Gay cafe bar offering Cocktails, coffees and teas in the historic center of Valencia
Carrer de Sueca 33, 46004 València, Valencia, Spain
Gay cafe bar with the best breakfasts and drinks any day of the year
Carrer de Moratín 7, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
Popular gay bar and can get very packed
Plaça del Músico López Chávarri 2, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
A Gay Café-Pub with a good atmosphere in the heart of Carmen.
Carrer de Juan de Mena 7, 46008 València, Valencia, Spain
Classic gay bar good place for a drink and to make friends
Carrer del Botànic 7, 46008 València, Valencia, Spain
Popular gay Bears bar always busy
Carrer de Ruaya 48, 46009 València, Valencia, Spain
Gay bar / Club with a dance floor
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A taste of what to expect in Valencia this Christmas
Valencia is LGBTQ+ friendly, and there are several areas in the city that are popular among the gay community. The city is also known for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and rich history.
El Carmen is the historic old town of Valencia, with its narrow streets, medieval architecture, and bohemian vibe.
One of Valencia’s most popular & iconic beaches. It’s a wide, sandy beach with a long promenade, perfect for relaxing.