No more unanswered questions for the little ones! Now, when they ask you where Santa Claus is in Lisbon, you can tell them that you know where they “live”, because we have the essential guide to finding the friendly old man with the white beard.
This guide is a magical and enchanting invitation to discover Lisbon’s most incredible Santas, who come to life at this time of year and leave any child infected with joy.
If you’ve already planned to immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit in the city of seven hills, this guide will be your perfect companion… and the little ones will love the surprise.
Now, in addition to the enchanting Christmas markets and the most spectacular Christmas experiences you can find in the city, seeing Santa Claus in Lisbon joins your list of things to do this festive season.
This itinerary gives you the right address and the days when you can visit Santa Claus in various places in and around the capital, especially in the shopping centers , which are decorated to perfection at this time of year.
Happy holidays! 🎄🌟
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Oeiras Parque
This will be one of the “realest” Santas in this guide! All because this Santa has a real white beard.
To visit this bearded man, you’ll have to go up to the first floor of Oeiras Parque, between December 1st and 24th.
On December 18, at 11am, Santa Claus will be at FNAC for Christmas Story Time with Inês Blanc, who will take the little ones on a magical journey through enchanting stories.
You can visit this Santa Claus in Lisbon on the following days and at the following times:
- Holidays: December 8th
- Weekends: December 9, 10, 16, 17
- Week before Christmas: December 18th to 23rd
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Story time: 12pm and 4pm
Oeiras Parque will also treat its visitors to live Christmas concerts every Saturday in December; a cardboard Christmas Village; a Mini Wheel; a realistic nativity scene ; and Christmas decorations in shades of green, cream and gold with LED Christmas lights that come on between 5pm and 11pm.
UBBO Shopping Resort
The country’s largest shopping resort, UBBO in Amadora, has prepared a great Christmas for all tastes, welcoming not only Santa Claus but also his greatest enemy, the Grinch.
This mean, green creature, known for hating Christmas and having no Christmas spirit, arrived on December 1, as did Santa Claus, who was greeted with lots of cheer.
You can visit this Santa Claus – and also the Grinch – on the following days and times:
- Grinch in The Hood: from December 1 to 23, between 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Santa in the Tree: from December 1st to 23rd
For an even more complete Christmas experience, you must also visit UBBO’s famous 450m2 Ice Rink, which will be open until January 14.
Also at The Hood, from December 1 to 20, from noon to 8pm, there will be a Vinyl Fair, in collaboration with the RESTART store.
Santa Clara Market
Santa Claus will be arriving at the Santa Clara Market, where the Feira da Ladra is held, on December 23, between 11am and 1pm, when all the children can make their requests to this season’s best-known old man.
They can also take a souvenir and have their photo taken with the world’s most beloved bearded man.
Colombo Center
After inaugurating an immersive experience inside the Christmas tree, Centro Colombo announces the arrival of Santa Claus between November 25 and December 24.
You can visit this Santa Claus on the following days and times:
- December 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- December 3 and 10: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- December 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15: from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- December 24: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To enhance your experience, you can book your visit on the Colombo website.
In addition to this much-anticipated moment for the little ones, there will also be snowfall; an immersive experience for the whole family under the Christmas tree; and Santa’s house.
Centro Comercial Continente Telheiras, Amadora and Loures
These shopping galleries promise a busy Christmas schedule for all visitors, with one of the most eagerly awaited moments being Santa ‘ s visit on December 8, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 23, between 11am and 1pm, and also in the afternoon, between 3pm and 7pm.
Between December 1 and 15, all children will be able to leave their letter to Santa Claus and will receive a reply, along with a little treat! From all the letters received, a family ticket (two adults and two children) will be drawn for a family leisure activity.
The decorations, lights and special activities, as well as the Christmas animations make up the list of excuses to head to this shopping area on Saturdays and Sundays until the 18th, between 3pm and 7pm.
Children can also enjoy face painting on December 23rd, between 3pm and 5pm.
Map with Santas in Lisbon, and the list for your cell phone!
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