Christmas Market in Granada - Crafts, Nativity Scenes and Christmas Shopping

If you want to do some charming Christmas shopping and enjoy the festive atmosphere, take a stroll through the Christmas market in Puerta Real and Plaza Bibrambla in the historic center of Granada.


At these Christmas markets, you’ll find a wide selection of decorations, nativity scenes, and local crafts. Find unique, handmade Christmas gifts created by local artisans.

Christmas Market in Plaza Bib-Rambla

The traditional Nativity Scene Market is set up in Plaza Bib-Rambla, an emblematic location just steps from the Cathedral.

This beautiful market, with a long tradition in the city of the Alhambra, features stalls offering visitors a wide selection of handcrafted nativity scene pieces from all over Spain and Christmas decorations.

This Christmas 2025-26, the Christmas market in Granada is open from early December 2025 until January 6, 2026.

Here you can find the traditional figures of the Nativity scene, handmade by local artisans and those from other cities who come to this Granada square every Christmas.

Christmas Market at Puerta Real

The Christmas market continues at Puerta Real with 24 varied stalls around the Fountain of Battles.

This market promotes and supports local crafts, including leather, ceramics, silver, wooden toys, and more.

You can also find Christmas sweets from Granada's convents.

At this market in Granada, you can do your Christmas shopping and discover very original gifts.

The streets are filled with a cheerful, family-friendly atmosphere, typical of Christmas in Granada.

Many visitors come to buy figures for their nativity scenes or to find unique Christmas presents.

Christmas Market Opening Hours

The Christmas market in Granada will be open daily from 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00, except on December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026, when it will be closed.

Chocolate with Churros

When the cold sets in or you need a break, it's customary to stop for some chocolate with churros.

You'll see some churro stands around Plaza Bibrambla and Plaza Mariana Pineda, near Puerta Real.

Christmas Shopping in Granada - Gifts, Decorations and Sweets

There are several Christmas shopping areas in Granada. If you prefer to walk and avoid large shopping centers, you’ll find everything you need in the city center.

You can also enjoy the festive atmosphere in the streets, with Christmas lights, music, and seasonal attractions, and have a tapa at one of the city center’s bars.

Shops in the Center of Granada

The major clothing brands such as Zara, H&M, Mango, Stradivarius, Pull&Bear Bear and many others are located near Puerta Real. There are also many small, quite original shops.

You should visit the following streets: Recogidas, Reyes Católicos, Zacatín, Mesones, Alhóndiga, and Puentezuelas.

Toy Shops

If you're looking for toys, there are several very interesting shops around Mesones and Alhóndiga streets.

Eurekakids (Alhóndiga corner of Hileras Street) offers very good quality educational toys.

There used to be many toy stores in the Plaza Bibrambla, but these have gradually disappeared, giving way to other tourist establishments. Only the Toy Supermarket (12 Gracia Street) remains.

Also in this area, specifically on Alhóndiga Street and Párraga Street, you'll find two very old sweets and candies shops.

Shopping Centers and Department Stores

Furthermore, Cortefiel is located on the corner of Recogidas Street and Gran Vía, El Corte Inglés is in Puerta Real, and Hipercor is on Arabial Street, where you will also find the small Neptuno Shopping Center.

If you are traveling by car and want to do your shopping in a shopping center, you can choose one of the closest to you.

In the southern area of ​​Granada, on the Armilla Road, you can find several shops grouped in a small commercial park where you'll find: Toys R’ Us, Sánchez, Juguetilandia, and Sprinter. Carrefour is not far from there.

The Serrallo Plaza and Nevada shopping centers add to the offerings in that area. Both have very easy and direct access from the highway.

You can also reach El Serrallo by bus, as it is located within the city limits. The Alhsur Shopping Centre is located on the La Zubia road.

The largest commercial center in Granada is undoubtedly Kinépolis, in the northern area.

The advantage of shopping centers is that you can do all your shopping in one place, without getting cold, and they usually offer children's leisure activities during these Christmas days.

Opening hours are extended throughout December and until Three Kings' Day. In January, they are extended.

Large chains and many of the shops in the city center will be open every Sunday and public holiday.

Page Updated: Dec 10, 2025

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