Finally, the most endearing month of the year has arrived and in Grupo Hotel Scala we couldn't be happier. With Christmas around the corner and New Year's Eve two steps away, you surely cannot wait to breathe the festive breeze. But keep calm, because we recopilated the best plans and visits for these dates, all of them very close to Grupo Hotel Scala, where we will be happy to welcome you all year!
• Lights that illuminate the winter
This year the streets of Santiago have been filled with light and joy thanks to an impressive display of Christmas lights. If you decide to visit the Galician capital, you will be able to enjoy this wonderful decoration, which extends along numerous streets of the historic city, outskirts and some neighborhoods. The best places? Praza do Toural, with its carousel of lights, wich meet at the top of its fountain and the Town Hall, with its illuminated facade, ready to dazzle the Cathedral.
• An impressive Nativity set
About ten minutes away from Grupo Hotel Scala you'll find Valga, a town known for its impressive artisanal nativity scene in movement, composed of more than 3,000 figures, in a space of 250 square meters. This is an ideal plan for a holiday vacation with children, who will surely be impressed by this picturesque decoration. Get to know the history of this Nativity set and other curiosities by reading our post about the Nativity set of Valga.
• Markets and Christmas
From the 15th to the 17th of December, Santiago will be helding once again the Mercado da Estrela, a cheerful and fun Christmas market which mixes trade, with traditional craft stands; gastronomy, with its foodtrucks zone; and music, with its concerts and DJ sessions. In addition, during all the festivities, the street of Carreira do Conde will host a Christmas market where you can buy the most original and christmassy gifts. And if you still haven't finished your Christmas shopping, Padrón has the largest weekend market in Galicia. In it, you can find everything you need to fill your table on Christmas Eve.
These are just some of the many plans that take place near our Grupo Hotel Scala. Discover all of them this Christmas and book your room in our hotel. We remind you that if you still do not know what to do in New Year's Eve or you still have to organize a business dinner, our restaurant offers you the best plans that best suit you. And happy holidays!