{"id":25978567,"date":"2024-11-27T15:01:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T14:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/?p=25978567"},"modified":"2024-11-27T23:02:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T22:02:57","slug":"magical-december-in-mallorca-christmas-markets-glittering-lights-and-tranquil-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/mallorca-magazin\/magischer-dezember-auf-mallorca-weihnachtsmaerkte-lichterglanz-und-stille-straende\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical December on Mallorca: Christmas markets, twinkling lights and tranquil beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mallorca is also enchanting in December - with a mixture of festive tradition, winter tranquillity and a touch of nostalgia. Between illuminated alleyways, fragrant Christmas markets and almost deserted beaches, the island shows just how versatile it can be in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Weihnachten-Palma-de-Mallorca-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas lights Palma de Mallorca\" class=\"wp-image-25978696\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9pvproductions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Palma's sea of lights: a walk through the festivities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since November 23, 2024, the island's capital Palma has shone in a sparkling glow, adorning over 200 streets with artistic light installations. Passeig del Born and Pla\u00e7a Major in particular cast a spell over visitors. An evening stroll through Palma's old town becomes a festive highlight - whether with a hot chocolate or a Mallorcan liqueur in your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sundays open for business: Christmas shopping with a special flair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In December 2024, three special days offer the opportunity for relaxed shopping: on Friday, December 6 (D\u00eda de la Constituci\u00f3n), as well as on Sundays, December 22 and 29, the stores will open their doors. Perfect for buying presents and enjoying the hustle and bustle of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The most beautiful Christmas markets on the island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mallorca shows its romantic side in the run-up to Christmas: Christmas markets that warm the heart invite you to stroll, feast and be amazed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fira de Nadal i Reis in Palma<\/strong>Until January 7, squares such as Pla\u00e7a Major, La Rambla and the Parc de Ses Estacions are transformed into true Christmas wonderlands. Handicrafts, sweet treats and traditional nativity accessories await visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christmas market in the Pueblo Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong>From November 28 to December 22, the open-air museum in Palma awaits guests with artificial snow, mulled wine and festive music. The atmospheric lighting makes every evening an experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puerto Portals Christmas market<\/strong>From December 13 to January 6, the elegant harbor will be a meeting place for connoisseurs. Between gourmet stands and live performances, an ice skating rink provides winter fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rata Mercado Nadal in Palma<\/strong>From December 21 to 23, a special market will take place in the Congress Palace. Local craftsmanship and design meet a modern ambience here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Son Amar Christmas Wonderland<\/strong>On the weekends from November 30 to December 22, the event center near Palma delights visitors with Christmas stalls, an ice skating rink and an enchanting Christmas show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winter tranquillity: walks and bike tours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>December offers the perfect opportunity to experience Mallorca from its relaxed side. The beaches are empty, the light of the winter sun bathes the coasts in warm colors - ideal for long walks. Cyclists appreciate the now less busy roads that lead through hilly landscapes and past picturesque villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive sounds: traditional Christmas carols and the Sibil-la<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cultural highlight is the medieval singing of the Sibil-la, which is performed in many churches on December 24. This ancient tradition, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivates locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An island in the Christmas glow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mallorca in December is an insider tip for all those who are looking for tradition and tranquillity - and still want to enjoy a lively, cultural offering. Whether strolling through festive markets, taking a walk by the sea or enjoying a glass of mulled wine, the island combines magic and slowing down like no other place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"islafont\">isla<\/span> Reading tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/mallorca-magazine\/german-christmas-mass-in-palma-christmas-eve-in-the-cathedral\/\">German-language Christmas mass in Palma: Christmas Eve in the cathedral<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/mallorca-magazine\/palmas-christmas-lights-a-spectacle-that-dazzles-the-senses\/\">Palma's Christmas lights: a spectacle that dazzles the senses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/event-directory\/\">Event calendar Mallorca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/mallorca-magazine\/almost-fixed-sundays-and-public-holidays-on-mallorca-until-the-end-of-2025\/\">Almost fixed: Sundays and public holidays open on Mallorca until the end of 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Festive highlights on Mallorca in December 2024: Christmas markets, shopping, beach walks and relaxed bike tours.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":25978696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"1380","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2213],"tags":[2833,2756,2836,2837,2835,2376,2373,2834],"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-25978567","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mallorca-news","category-event-kalender","tag-mallorca-dezember-2024","tag-palma-weihnachtsbeleuchtung-2024","tag-radtouren-mallorca-winter","tag-strandspaziergaenge-mallorca","tag-verkaufsoffene-tage-palma","tag-weihnachten-auf-mallorca","tag-weihnachtsmaerkte-mallorca","tag-winteraktivitaeten-mallorca"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25978567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25978567"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25978567\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25978699,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25978567\/revisions\/25978699"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25978696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25978567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25978567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25978567"},{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=25978567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}