December on the Costa Blanca is a season of Mediterranean light, festive traditions and warm winter sunshine. Palm trees shimmer under golden skies, historic streets glow with candles, and artisan markets fill coastal towns with food, music and Christmas magic.
Whether you are spending the holidays in the region or dreaming of owning a winter retreat here, this guide brings together every major Christmas event across the Costa Blanca — with exact dates, times and locations — so you can enjoy the season like a local.
Location: Pedreguer
Time: 10:00–15:00
A magical artisan fair inside one of Spain’s most beautiful botanical gardens. Handmade crafts, natural cosmetics, gourmet stalls, and live classical music.
Location: Espai Veïnal, Pego
Time: 10:30–14:00
A traditional fair with pastries, decorations, local products, entertainment and a warm village atmosphere.
Location: Rastro Car Park, Xaló
Time: 10:00–14:00
Famous for antiques, handmade crafts, Christmas delicacies and a lively local atmosphere.
Location: Chalet Suizo, Ctra. Jesús Pobre, Jávea
Time: 11:00–16:00
A Swiss-themed market offering Glühwein, festive pastries, artisan gifts and Alpine charm — a unique Christmas experience on the Costa Blanca.
Location: Avenida Comunidad Valenciana
Hours:
Friday: 18:00–21:00
Saturday–Monday: 11:00–21:00
Featuring an extraordinary artisan nativity scene — each figure crafted by a different artisan — plus gourmet stands and decorative gifts.
Location: Calle Mayor, El Verger
Festive stalls, local produce, live music and Santa’s visit — ideal for families.
Location: Paseo Marítimo, Jávea Port
Time: 11:00–19:00
A beautiful seaside market with crafts, gifts, food stalls and a glowing harbour backdrop.
Location: Parque Joaquim Piera i Mariana Torres
Time: 10:00–20:00
A lively Christmas market with artisan products, local pastries and children’s activities.
Location: Historic Centre of Dénia
Time: 17:30–22:00
Dénia’s old town is illuminated by more than 7,000 candles. Shops stay open late, musicians fill the streets, choirs sing villancicos, jugglers perform, and Santa appears. The entire city transforms into a glowing Mediterranean Christmas postcard.
Location: Teulada Town Centre
Time: 18:00
Traditional music accompanies the official illumination.
Location: Moraira Town Centre
Time: 19:30
A magical moment as seaside lights sparkle across the marina.
Location: Hermitage of Santa Llúcia
Time: 10:00
A peaceful local tradition offering panoramic views of the bay.
Location: Historic Centre of Finestrat
Time: 11:00–21:00
Under the dramatic Puig Campana, this market offers parades, children’s entertainment and artisan stalls.
Location: Plaza de la Constitució
Time: 19:00
Location: Town Centre
Time: 10:00–20:00
Santa Claus visits from 17:00–19:00.
Location: Casco Antiguo de Calpe
Time: 11:00–20:30
Medieval-style stalls, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and street theatre.
Location: Calle Major & Calle La Pau
A charming village market with crafts, food, decorations and festive performances.
Location: Plaza de la Montañeta, Alicante
One of the region’s largest Christmas craft fairs with handmade nativity figures, ceramics, leather goods, jewellery, glassware and gourmet food.
Location: Avenida Mediterráneo, Benidorm
Time: 10:00
A 5 km festive run where participants dress in creative costumes — elves, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. One of the happiest sporting events of the season.
Families gather for traditional dinners with seafood, Iberian meats, arroz dishes and homemade desserts. Restaurants across the coast offer refined holiday menus.
Location: Cala Bosque, La Zenia — Orihuela Costa
Time: from 10:00
One of the biggest Christmas Day gatherings in Spain. Thousands celebrate on the beach with music, Santa hats, champagne and festive swims. A lively, international tradition.
Location: Plaza de la Constitució
Live music, cava, fireworks and the traditional 12 grapes at midnight.
Location: Plaza SS.MM. Reyes de España
A spectacular celebration with fireworks over the sea.
Location: Plaza Mayor
DJ, party atmosphere and fireworks.
Location: Plaza del Ayuntamiento
A picturesque New Year celebration beneath Altea’s iconic blue dome.
Locations: Dénia, Jávea, Calpe, Benidorm, Altea, Benissa, Benitachell
Time: usually 17:00–20:00
Children deliver their letters to the Royal Postmen in beautifully decorated squares.
Dénia – Arrival by Sea
Location: Port of Dénia to Plaza Constitució
Time: 17:00
A maritime arrival followed by a parade through the town.
Jávea – Maritime Arrival
Location: Port of Jávea to the Historic Centre
Time: 17:30
Calpe – Old Town Parade
Location: Plaza Colón to Virgen de las Nieves
Time: 17:30
Benidorm – Major Parade
Location: Avenida Mediterráneo to Historic Centre
Time: 18:00
Floats, dancers, lanterns, camels and thousands of sweets fill the streets.
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