XÀBIA SHOPS READY TO HELP THREE KINGS AND SANTA CLAUS

A full programme offers fun and games for all the family over the festive period.

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Xàbia Council and the Federation of Organisations of Xàbia (FORAX) have got together to prepare an extensive programme for this festive period with a campaign that merges the brilliance that the municipality has with local businesses which will become Christmas’s little helpers.

The programme includes the visit of Santa Claus to all three urban centres, the visit of the Royal Emissaries of the Three Kings as well as the annual Christmas children’s sports season, the midday New Year’s Eve chimes, the inaugural San Silvestre dog run and the New Year’s Day charity swim on the Arenal beach.

And, as always, the festive season will conclude with a very special appointment for the little ones when the Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar arrive by fishing boat on Friday 5th January and make their annual parade through the town.

The most notable events are:

  • Saturday 16th December: Xàbia Històrica Christmas Fair.
  • Sunday 17th December: Santa Claus visits the Arenal.
  • Thursday 21st December: Santa Claus visits the Historic Centre.
  • Saturday 23rd December: Santa Claus visits Duanes de la Mar.
  • Monday 26th December: Nadal Jove i Esportiu (Palau d’Esports)
  • Tuesday 27th December: Nadal Jove i Esportiu (Palau d’Esports)
  • Wednesday 28th December: Nadal Jove i Esportiu (Palau d’Esports)
  • Sunday 31st December: San Silvestre Perrestre (Dog Run)
  • Sunday 31st December: New Year’s Eve Midday Chimes
  • Monday 1st January: New Year’s Day Charity Swim on the Arenal beach.
  • Tuesday 2nd January: The Royal Emissaries visit Duanes de la Mar.
  • Wednesday 3rd January: The Royal Camp at the Riurau d’Arnauda.
  • Thursday 4th January: The Royal Camp at the Riurau d’Arnauda.
  • Friday 5th January: The Three Kings Parade

In addition, there will be children’s workshops in Xàbia Port, Xàbia Històrica and Xàbia Arenal on December 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and January 2nd, 3rd, 4th.

FULL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME

Friday 15th December
17:30 – Make Up Workshop for 12-18 years old in PLAY JOVE (Plaza de la Constitución).
Saturday 16th December
10:30 – Xàbia Històrica Christmas Fair (Plaza de la Iglésia) until 18:00.
11:00 – Children’s Play Area (Plaza de la Iglésia) until 13:30.
11:30 – Christmas Concert with CAM XÀBIA (CEIP Port de Xàbia).
20:30 – Christmas Concert with Ensemble Casa Medíterraneo (Iglésia de San Bartolomé).
Saturday 17th December
11:00 – Charity Christmas Concert with ARS NOVA (Convento de las Agustinas).
17:30 – Santa Claus visits the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 20:00.
20:00 – Christmas Concert with the Grup de Danses Portitxol (Igllesia de San Bartolomé).
Thursday 21st December
17:30 – Santa Claus visits the Christmas Tree in Plaza de la Iglésia until 20:00.
18:00 – Table Tennis Tournament for 12-18 years old in PLAY JOVE (Plaza de la Constitución).
Friday 22nd December
18:30 – DISCOPLAY “The Best Music in the World” for 12-18 years old in PLAY JOVE (Plaza de la Constitución) until 20:30.
19:30 – Carol Singing through the streets of the historic centre of Xàbia.
Saturday 23rd December
11:00 – Santa Claus visits the Christmas Tree in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 20:00.
12:30 – Christmas Concert “La Dolçaina Màgica” with Xirimtab’s in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
17:30 – Santa Claus visits the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 20:00.
Sunday 24th December
11:00 – Christmas Craft Market in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 15:00.
11:00 – Children’s Workshop in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:00.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
Tuesday 26th December
09:00 – Christmas Excursion with CEX. Pre-registration essential.
11:00 – Creative Workshop for Children in Casa de Cultura, Plaza del Baix.
11:00 – Children’s Workshop in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:00.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
16:30 – NADAL JOVE i ESPORTIU in Palau Municipal d’Esports MBA until 20:30.
Wednesday 27th December
The Royal Post Boxes will appear in Xàbia Històrica, Xàbia Port and Xàbia Arenal where the little ones can post their letters to the Three Kings.
11:00 – Creative Workshop for Children in Casa de Cultura, Plaza del Baix.
11:00 – Children’s Workshop in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:00.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
16:30 – NADAL JOVE i ESPORTIU in Palau Municipal d’Esports MBA until 20:30.
Thursday 28th December
11:00 – Creative Workshop for Children in Casa de Cultura, Plaza del Baix.
11:00 – Children’s Workshop in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:00.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
16:30 – NADAL JOVE i ESPORTIU in Palau Municipal d’Esports MBA until 20:30.
Friday 29th December
11:00 – Creative Workshop for Children in Casa de Cultura, Plaza del Baix.
11:00 – Children’s Workshop in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:00.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
18:00 – EA Sports FC24 Tournament for 12-18 years old in PLAY JOVE (Plaza de la Constitución).
Saturday 30th December
11:00 – Children’s Workshop in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:00.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
Sunday 31st December
10:00 – San Silvestre Dog Run through the streets of the historic centre of Xàbia.
11:00 – Christmas Craft Market in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 15:00.
12:00 – THE RINGING OF THE BELLS at 12noon. Fun for all the family in the Plaza de la Iglesia.
Tuesday 2nd January 2024
10:00 – Children’s Workshops in Paseo Jaime I, Xàbia Port until 14:00.
11:00 – Creative Workshop for Children in Casa de Cultura, Plaza del Baix.
17:00 – The Royal Emissaries will visit Duanes de la Mar and collect letters.
Wednesday 3rd January 2024
11:00 – Creative Workshop for Children in Casa de Cultura, Plaza del Baix.
11:00 – Children’s Workshop in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:00.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
16:00 – The Royal Camp of the Three Kings in the Riurau d’Arnauda, Parque Montaner until 21:00.
18:00 – Laser Tag for 12-18 years old in PLAY JOVE (Plaza de la Constitución).
Thursday 4th January 2024
The Royal Post Boxes will be removed.
11:00 – Creative Workshop for Children in Casa de Cultura, Plaza del Baix.
11:00 – Children’s Workshop in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:00.
11:30 – Face-Painting and Balloon Modelling for Children at the Christmas Fair in the Arenal Beach until 13:30.
16:00 – The Royal Camp of the Three Kings in the Riurau d’Arnauda, Parque Montaner until 21:00.
Friday 5th January 2024
10:30 – Children’s Activities and Storytelling in Paseo Marítimo Xàbia Port until 13:30.
17:00 – THE THREE KINGS ARRIVE in the Port de Xàbia by fishing boat. They will parade through the streets of Duanes de la Mar to Avenida Jaime I where they will meet with all the boys and girls. Afterwards, the procession will move to the historic centre via Avenida Juan Carlos I, Avenida de Alicante, Ronda Norte and Avenida Príncipe de Asturias to Placeta del Convent where their majesties will meet all the boys and girls who have been good.
Saturday 6th January 2024
17:00 – Three Kings Concert by Marinae Ensemble (Iglésia de San Bartolomé).