The Christmas is around the corner and surely you have already begun to feel that it is approaching. Probably You will have already ordered a lottery ticket, If you miss out on the sweet treat, you won’t have been able to resist buying nougat; you are probably planning a business dinner or making room in your diary for your own plans for these dates. Well yes, Christmas is celebrated earlier every time and if you don’t want to run out of tickets for some of the essential events, take note, because Next to the Torrejón de Ardoz fairgrounds you can live the best Christmas experiences.
When does ‘Mágicas Navidades’ in Torrejón de Ardoz open?
The European Christmas Capital, as this town located 30 kilometers northeast of Madrid is called, reopens the doors of the emblematic ‘Mágicas Navidades’ park and does so between November 15 and January 6, 2025. Considered as the largest and best Christmas park in all of Spain, It has become a reference during these times, the ideal place to enjoy the spirit of Christmas at any age.
The Magic Door: access to ‘Magical Christmas’
The main entrance to the park is the iconic Magic Gate, which this year will be transformed into a awesome videomapping of 1,000 m². In addition, every hour there will be a family show with live artists called The secret of Christmas. A striking combination of lights and music that will bring Christmas magic to life in each of the scheduled sessions.
Once you have crossed the main entrance, it will be time to immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas and catch that special spirit so typical of these dates. It will be easy thanks to the spectacular atmosphere created by lighting and decoration that surround the entire park.
What experiences can be had at ‘Magical Christmas’?
Once past the Magic Gate, the tour continues along the walk called Asian lanterns. Elephants, lions, dinosaurs and dragons… large luminous animals that will dazzle those who venture on this brightly colored path. You can also explore the Mythological Labyrintha world full of fantastic beings that will transport visitors to another dimension.
This year, in addition, they will have the only ice rink in Spain on a lakecreated by the skater Javier Fernández, two-time world champion and seven-time European champion. Located in a natural environment, this track promises to be one of the main attractions this season, so don’t miss it.
The International Ice Figure Festival
For the third consecutive year, ‘Magical Christmas’ once again hosts the largest exhibition of ice figures in all of Europe with the celebration of the third edition of Ice Festival. The International Ice Figure Festival will bring together the best ice sculptors on the planet who will recreate a world of stories and legends using hundreds of tons of ice. Visitors will be able to take a beautiful tour of this frozen world, you just have to be well dressed.
The best areas to enjoy with the family
‘Magical Christmas’ is a park theme designed to go as a familyso any of its different areas will please the little ones in the house. But, if you had to choose, you should not miss the visit to the Christmas Housea little oak house where the little ones can meet Santa Claus or the Three Wise Men and deliver their letters in time for them to reach the North Pole and the little elves get to work or the Three Kings’ assistants do the same in the Far East .
I’m sure you’ll like to stop by. the nativity scene, because the ‘Magical Christmas’ one has the largest one in all of Spain, where you can walk among the full-scale figures through the so-called Way of Bethlehem.
It will also be exciting for the little ones to reach the attractions area: a giant 42 meter ferris wheel, among the highest in Spain, from where you will have unique views of the illuminated city; merry-go-rounds or the Giant attraction, where you can get your adrenaline pumping, among many others.
Gastronomy makes a place for itself in ‘Magical Christmas’
The day is long and in this park there are always things to see or do. Although it is possible to introduce food In the park, for those who decide to stay for lunch or dinner there are different areas such as the Bierhaus Space, a 2,000 square meter tent where celebrate the beer festival with a specialty in German cuisine and live performances. To celebrate Oktoberfest at Christmas.
It is also possible to eat in the food trucks of the call Christmas Villagein addition to buying crafts; in the spaces gastro from the attractions area or next to the Magic Door.
Very practical
Tickets to ‘Magica Navidad’ can now be purchased on the website: parquemagicasnavidades.es. The park opens between November 15 and January 6, during the hours of 16:00 to 23:00 from Sunday to Thursday, and on Fridays and Saturdays, from 16:00 to 00:00.
General admission starts at €6 and is only valid for the indicated day. Free for children under 2 years old.
For those who prefer to go by public transport, the fairground where the park is located is located 100 meters from the Renfe CercanÃas station.