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Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year, it is even more so for kids who like to experience the magic of a time that the lights, music and pleasant family gathering. For those who like to travel by taking advantage of year-end parties, we will tell you that Madrid has great entertainment for the whole family this Christmas.
Just to take an evening stroll through the center of town is a nice motivation and encouragement , because during this holiday lighting streets fills us with joyful evocation, makes everything even more beautiful and cozy, ideal for walking with kids . The beautifully lit avenues are the Gran Vía, Goya Street and Ortega y Gasset.
No one can miss the Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor, which begins in November and lasts until January 7, 2013. This is the most famous Christmas market in the city and you can find everything there to decorate, plus clothes at reasonable prices, some items you can buy for gifts and toys for children. It is very busy during these months and it starts around 10:00 and closes around 23:00 hours. It can be reached by metro stations Opera or Sol. The kids will have fun at the same rate as adults do.
Right there you can find the Bakery House where you can hire a tour of the city, either on bicycles or walking. It has a wide range of possible paths that are free for children under 7 years, they will find this an adventurous activity.
In any case, Madrid is full of Christmas markets, where you can find everything from Christmas items to crafts and games for kids at a great price. Plaza Santo Domingo, the cultural craft Plaza Jacinto Benavente, are a few among others.
On the 15 of December, the holidays are officially inaugurated in the Plaza Este with a large fireworks display and lighting, making parents and children happy. The party starts around 20:00, we recommend going quite well wrapped up to be warm.
If you would like to do some kind of sports activity with the kids, at this time of the year you have an ice rink in the Retiro Park or Plaza de la Luna. There are those who open all year round as the Ice Palace at a very affordable price.
A great show is the Belenista competition of Jesus Birth Figures of the Madrid City Council, which exhibits wonderful figures staging the manger, with illumination, that give a sense of reality and are of an incredible beauty. It´s a wonderful activity to enjoy with your family.
But as Christmas is a cold season, there is nothing better than going for a good chocolate with churros, that specialty that is enjoyed by all and a magnet for those walking the cold streets. A great place to enjoy this delicacy, is La Madrileña Churrería in Costa Rica 15, served from 6:00 to 24:00, Monday to Sunday.
More information: http://www.ver-madrid.com/PROGRAMA+NAVIDAD+MADRID+-24-seccion
If you plan to make this new year a memorable one, rent right now and remember that we have accommodation in Madrid apartments to enjoy this wonderful city with your children.
