It’s that time of year! Best places to visit in Portugal for Christmas 2024.

Lisbon, Portugal 

As we are creeping into december, many portugal residents are searching for festive activities to do during this holiday season. One example of a christmas market is The Campo Pequeno Christmas Market in Lisbon, which is open from the 30th of November to the 11th of december.  

It consists of:  

• Jewellery stands 

• Decorations  

• Toys/books 

• Art 

• Photography 

• Gourmet  

• Wines 

• Hot chocolates  

These amazing stands supply each cheerful customer with what they wish for a nice, cosy, and festive evening with loved ones.  

Rossio Christmas Market, Lisbon                                    Wonderland, Lisbon 

Obidos, Portugal 

A special pick for many Portuguese families is a place called Obidos, this town’s allure is unfolded during Christmas, as they transform the entire town into a Christmas wonderland.  

These transformations consist of:  

• Daily performances  

• On-site skating rinks 

• Exploration of Santa's grotto.  

Citations:  

• “Where to Spend Christmas in Portugal.” Idealista/News, 14 Mar. 2024, www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-portugal/2023/12/08/467-where-to-spend-christmas-in-portugal. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024. 

• “Campo Pequeno Christmas Market – Lisbon Shopping.” Lisbonshopping.com, 2024, lisbonshopping.com/en/uncategorized/campo-pequeno-christmas-market/. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024. 

• ‌“Christmas Tree Poster.” Desenio, 18 Nov. 2024, desenio.pt/p/posters/posters-da-estaao-e-de-natal/christmas-tree-poster/. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024. 

• ‌“Christmas Markets 2024.” Guide to Lisbon, 12 Nov. 2024, www.guidetolisbon.com/events/christmas-markets/. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024. 

• ‌Marques, Cláudia Alpendre. “O Parque Eduardo VII Volta a Ser Uma Wonderland.” PÚBLICO, Público, 2016, www.publico.pt/2019/11/29/fugas/noticia/wonderland-volta-espalhar-magia-coracao-lisboa-1895341. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.‌