A Christmas Walk to Discover the Secrets of Madrid
Madrid is a magical city at any time of year, but Christmas is undoubtedly a particularly special moment to visit the Spanish capital. Even though this year’s holiday season may feel a bit different, it can still be truly enchanting if you stay informed about the best plans and the safety measures implemented throughout the city. Keep reading to find out how to enjoy a wonderfully festive Christmas walk during your holidays!
A Christmas Walk to Discover the Secrets of Madrid
Madrid is a magical city at any time of year, but Christmas is undoubtedly a particularly special moment to visit the Spanish capital.
Even though this year’s holiday season may feel a bit different, it can still be truly enchanting if you stay informed about the best plans and the safety measures implemented throughout the city. Keep reading to find out how to enjoy a wonderfully festive Christmas walk during your holidays!
More than 210 streets in Madrid are illuminated with vibrant Christmas lights. Designed by renowned fashion and design talents such as Purificación García, Victorio & Lucchino, and Adolfo Domínguez, this year’s decorations also feature contributions from acclaimed artists like Devota & Lomba, Juan Duyos, and Andrés Sardá. We’ll take you on a stroll through the city center so you don’t miss a single magical corner and enjoy a perfect Christmas outing.
We begin our walk at Puerta de Alcalá and continue down toward Cibeles. Once there, make sure to admire the stunning view of the City Hall and Calle Alcalá from this point. Then we head up Gran Vía, where you’ll find the spectacular Giant Christmas Ball. Standing 12 meters tall and lit with 43,000 lights, it rises impressively in front of the Metrópolis building. In contrast to last year’s scheduled showtimes, this year the light sphere offers a continuous display of music and animation to prevent crowds and comply with safety measures. Continuing our stroll, we walk down to Plaza España, under a dome of blue and purple lights created by thousands of bulbs.
