Celebrate Christmas with BusPlana

Costa Dorada and Barcelona become magical destinations during Christmas, offering a lot of activities and traditions that make this time of year unforgettable. With lights decorating the streets, cultural events for the whole family and shows for all ages, each town becomes a unique place to celebrate Christmas.  

Barcelona, Tarragona, Cambrils, Salou, Vila-seca and Reus, among many other towns, celebrate this magnificent time of year with a wide range of initiatives for young and old alike. With BusPlana you can travel to all these towns at Christmas, thanks to our regular lines, whose schedules you will find on our website. Moreover, as we are the official airport shuttle, you can buy the official tickets for your transfer from Barcelona Airport to Costa Dorada online.    

The best ice rinks in Barcelona  

With the arrival of Christmas, Barcelona offers several options to enjoy a classic Christmas activity: ice skating. One of the most emblematic rinks is the Modernista Sant Pau Complex, a place where modernist architecture combines with the magic of Christmas. Skating here is an incomparable experience, surrounded by lights, Christmas music and the historic charm of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.  

Another ideal option for families is the Tibidabo Amusement Park rink. Located in a dream setting, high above the city, it offers spectacular views and an unbeatable Christmas atmosphere. This space combines fun and tradition, making it the perfect place for a full day of activities.  

Finally, don't miss the ice rink at L'Illa Diagonal, a space that every year becomes a meeting point for those looking to enjoy skating in an accessible, family-friendly environment. Located in the heart of the shopping centre, it offers a welcoming experience ideal for children and adults alike, perfect for combining sport and Christmas shopping.  

Natalis: The magical Christmas of Poble Espanyol  

In the heart of Barcelona's Montjuïc mountain, Poble Espanyol becomes an ideal setting to enjoy the magic of Christmas with Natalis, an experience that combines tradition, culture and entertainment. Until 5th of January, this emblematic space will be transformed to welcome families and visitors looking to immerse themselves in an incomparable Christmas atmosphere. 

Natalis offers a wide variety of activities for all ages. Children will be able to write their letter to Santa Claus and deliver it in person, as well as taking part in creative workshops and children's activities. Families can also enjoy musical and theatrical performances, as well as the charm of local products and Christmas decorations that fill the streets of the site. 

Tarragona and Reus, two unmissable events this Christmas  

From the Reus programme, we would like to highlight the performance of the living altarpieces in Sant Jordi Park, which will take place on 21st, 22nd, 25th and 26th of December at 7.30pm. This activity allows those attending to enjoy an artistic and emotional staging that evokes the birth of Jesus, in a magical open-air setting.  

Tarragona has also prepared its Royal Warehouse, in the Moll de Costa, which will open its doors to families from 27th to 30th of December, with guided tours to discover the place where the royal pages prepare the gifts to be distributed by the Three Wise Men on the night of 5th of January.  

Reus and Tarragona also offer their traditional children's Christmas Parks, spaces full of fun and educational activities for the little ones. Tarragona's Christmas Park, located in the Recinte Firal, will be open from the 27th of December to the 4th of January, with workshops, shows and play areas designed to encourage creativity and learning. The city of Reus, meanwhile, will host its park in an equally welcoming setting, with activities designed to combine fun and Christmas values, at the Fira de Reus.  

These proposals are just a sample of how Tarragona and Reus offer a varied and charming Christmas programme, ideal for families to enjoy and experience the magic of Christmas in the heart of Costa Dorada.  

Experience tradition on Costa Dorada  

Cambrils celebrates Christmas on a large scale, with an extensive programme that includes workshops, shows for all the family and Christmas concerts. Some of the most outstanding events will be the Santa Claus’ visit, on Rambla Jaume I, on the 22nd of December, and the solidarity Tió, in Plaça de la Vila and Plaça de l'Església de Sant Pere, on the 24th of December.  

In the case of Salou, it is worth mentioning the Christmas broth tasting in the Botanical Gardens, which this year will be decorated with Christmas motifs and you will be able to meet Santa Claus and the Tió. As well as the Saint Stephen race, along the Salou coastline, on the 26th of December; and its traditional Christmas park, in the Salou Centre Municipal Pavilion, from the 27th of December to the 5th of January.  

Finally, the town of Vila-seca has prepared a programme of more than 70 events, including, in particular, the Pessebre de Sorra, a nativity scene made of sand by international artists, which can be enjoyed in the Pinar de Perruquet park in La Pineda. This year, this initiative celebrates its 25th anniversary.   

In short, Christmas on Costa Dorada and Barcelona is an invitation to discover the magic of this time of year from a unique perspective. Whether you're visiting holiday markets, sliding down ice rinks, or exploring children's playgrounds and living nativity scenes, every destination offers an experience that combines festive warmth with local authenticity.   

Remember that you can celebrate Christmas in Barcelona, Tarragona, Cambrils, Salou, Vila-seca and Reus, among many other locations, by travelling on regular BusPlana lines. Check the schedules on our website. Also, as we are the official airport shuttle, you can buy the official tickets for your transfer from Barcelona Airport to Costa Dorada online.