Christmas Markets 2025 on the Costa Blanca: Alicante, Altea, Benidorm & More

As the holiday season approaches, the Costa Blanca lights up with charming Christmas markets across its towns. Whether you're looking for handcrafted gifts, traditional sweets, or just a festive stroll through beautifully decorated streets, the markets in Alicante, Altea, Benidorm, Santa Pola, Torrevieja, Jávea, and Almoradí offer something magical for everyone.

Alicante

In Alicante, the Christmas spirit is in full swing. The city organizes 24 special holiday market days across local plazas and municipal markets, packed with festive workshops, live music, and family-friendly shows.

• The city markets (Mercado Central, Babel, Benalúa, Carolinas) are beautifully decorated, with Christmas trees and nativity scenes.
• These markets are a great place to find artisan gifts, Christmas décor, and local delicacies.
• The Alicante Christmas season typically runs from early December through to early January.

Altea

Altea, known for its whitewashed old town and artistic vibe, offers a handcrafted Christmas Fair that brings real charm to the season.

• The fair usually takes place over a weekend in early December, with local artisans selling handmade gifts, decorations, and traditional crafts.
• There are children’s workshops, live music, and even bubble shows — plus a nativity scene crafted by local artists.
• A highlight: Santa (Papá Noel) visits to gather letters from children in the town square.

Benidorm

Benidorm embraces its festive side with a Plaza de la Navidad that runs from mid-November into January.

• This market features artisan stalls, seasonal foods, ice skating, and a Christmas village feel.
• The “Porrat Navideño” runs in Parque del Elche, offering crafts, decorations, and local products.
• Families will especially love the Casa de la Navidad and the thematic camp set up for children.

Santa Pola

Santa Pola’s Christmas market scene is smaller but very local and authentic.

• Markets often feature handmade goods, regional food products, and decorative items.
• Visiting Santa Pola at Christmas offers a quieter, more laid-back alternative to the busier tourist hotspots.

Torrevieja

Torrevieja will host a solidarity Christmas market on 29 December 2025 in Plaza de la Constitución, featuring local artisans, handcrafted gifts, and charitable stalls. It’s a great spot to pick up unique presents while supporting local community initiatives.

Jávea (Xàbia)

Jávea’s Christmas market scene brings coastal charm and artisan flair.

• The market is set in the Plaza de la Constitución, featuring local crafts, decorations, and handmade gifts.
• It's a relaxed, scenic market — perfect for combining festive shopping with a stroll through Jávea’s historic old town.

Almoradí

Almoradí may not have a large-scale Christmas market like the coastal towns, but it offers artisan fairs and festive stalls.

• Local producers showcase gourmet products and handcrafted items, highlighting the traditional side of Costa Blanca Christmas celebrations.