It's that time of year again. Of all of Madrid's festivals, Christmas fills the city with a special kind of magic...and a special kind of sparkle too! Neighbourhoods across the capital dazzle as Madrileños and locals come together on our streets to enjoy the festive season.
From the end of November until the beginning of January, glimmering lights, holiday decorations and glowing window displays take over the city. It's impossible not to be mesmerised by these multicoloured light displays.
Decked out streets and huge Christmas trees
In total, around 12 million LED lights illuminate the city, adorning light garlands, glowing cherry trees and large nativity scenes at the entrances to Plaza Mayor and Plaza de España. Twelve gigantic Christmas trees grace Madrid’s main squares, including Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.