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Crowds Pack Espinelves Fir Fair as Barcelona’s Major Nativity Displays Open

Organizers urge early arrivals, with public transport recommended due to crowding.

Overview

  • Espinelves’ 44th Fira de l’Avet runs December 6–14, offering direct sales of natural firs from local growers alongside family activities, crafts and food tastings.
  • Reported sales reach up to 4,000 trees in a week, with annual attendance variously cited from more than 80,000 to about 130,000 visitors.
  • Barcelona City Hall’s nativity in Plaça Sant Jaume opens December 13–January 6, a roughly 70 m² display designed by the Asociación de Pesebristas de Cataluña.
  • Other major nativity scenes include the Cathedral cloister (November 28–January 8), the Palau de la Generalitat (December 23–January 5) and the Pedralbes Monastery (December 12–February 2).
  • Seasonal markets are active across the city, including Santa Llúcia through December 23 and Nadal al Port Vell through January 6, with transit services reinforced for holiday crowds.