Best Xmas markets and fairs the entire month of December in Porto

What better way to plunge into the Christmas holiday season than to visit a good old Xmas market?
As tradition, this time of year is a special lively one in the city of Porto, and markets and fairs are the best getaways for fun and joy, be it with friends or family. 

We have selected a handful of the most charming markets that will get you into the most festive spirit in no time.

Between seasonal markets and regular fairs, these are the perfect spots to pick out a present and to enjoy the warmest welcomes in the city of Porto.

All 31 markets are access free for the entire month of December, all over town.

Check them out!

PORTO XMAS MARKET

From 1 to 24 December | Praça da Batalha

Timetable: From Sunday to Thursday - 11 am-8 pm; Friday and Saturday - 11 am-11 pm; 24 December?11 am-4 pm

Organisation: Mercado da Alegria

ARTS & CRAFTS OF PORTO

From 1 to 23 December| Praça dos Poveiros

Timetable: From Sunday to Thursday - 11 am-8 pm; Friday and Saturday - 11 am-11 pm;

Organisation: Santa Clara Associação de Artesãos de Vila do Conde

ARTESANATUS

From 8 to 23 December| Largo do Amor de Perdição (Cordoaria)

Timetable: From Sunday to Thursday - 10 am-7.30 pm; Friday and Saturday?10 am-11.30 pm;

Organisation: Associação de Artesãos da Região Norte

BOLHÃO TEMPORARY MARKET

Every day | Shopping Centre La Vie Downtown Porto

Timetable: From Monday to Friday?8 am-8 pm; Saturday - 8 am-6 pm;

FASHION OUTLET

From 1 till 31 December | Edifício Transparente

Timetable: From Monday to Saturday 10.30 am-7 pm

Organisation: Make Moda and 1st Level

CHRISTMAS MARKET

1 and 2 December | MMIPO - Museum and Church da Misericórdia do Porto

Timetable: 1 Dec - 10.30 pm-10 pm; Saturday - 10.30 am-8 pm;

Organisation: LGSP Events by Lufthansa LGSP

URBAN MARKET

1 and 2 December | Jardim do Infante | Timetable - 11 am-7 pm

6 to 9 December | Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira | Timetable - 11 am-7 pm

20 to 23 December | Ateneu Comercial do Porto | Timetable - 11 am-9 pm

Organisation: Portugal Lovers

ASAS WEEKEND

1 and 2 December | Market Ferreira Borges | Timetable - 11 am-8 pm

Organisation: Associação de Solidariedade e Ação Social de Santo Tirso

XMAS MARKET

1 and 2 December | Travessa de S. Nicolau, n. º5 | Timetable - 11 am-6 pm

Organisation: Centro Social e Paroquial de S. Nicolau

WEIHNACHTSBASAR 2018 - CHARITY BAZAAR

1 and 2 December | Colégio Alemão do Porto | Timetable - 4 pm-8 pm

VEGGIE CHRISTMAS

1 and 2 December | Shopping Cidade do Porto | Timetable - 10 am-11 pm

Organisation: Veggie Fest

MERCADINHO DA RIBEIRA

1 and 2; 6 to 9; 13 to 16; 20 to 23; 27 to 30 December | Cais da Ribeira | Timetable - 10 am -8 pm

Organisation: Porto City Hall

PINK MARKET

1 and 2; 8 and 9 December | Edifício Transparente | Timetable - 11 am-7 pm

Organisation: Pink Movement

URBAN MARKET FAMÍLIA DESCE À RUA

1 and 2; 9, 16 and 23 December | Rua das Galerias de Paris | Timetable - 10 am-7 pm

Organisation: Nasoni Guest Hostel

CRAFT MARKET IN PORTO

1 and 2; 7 and 8; 14 and 15; 16 to 23; 27 to 29 December | Praça Parada Leitão | Timetable - 8 am-6 pm

Organisation: Porto City Hall

VANDOMA FAIR

1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 December | Avenida 25 de Abril | Timetable - 8 am-1 pm

Organisation: Porto City Hall

PORTOBELO MARKET

1, 8, 15 and 29 December | Praça de Carlos Alberto | Timetable - 11 am-7 pm

21 to 23 December | Praça de Carlos Alberto | Timetable - 10 am-6 pm

Organisation: Inês Magalhães and Tânia Santos

MERCADO DO VILAR: OPORTUNITY TO DREAM

1 and 2 December | Rua do Vilar, n.º 54/54 A | Timetable - 11 am-7 pm

Organisation: Espaço t

CHRISTMAS SENSATIONS MARKET

1 and 2 December | Hotel Intercontinental | Timetable - 11 am-7 pm

Organisation: SB BrandSolutions

BIRD FAIR

2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 December | Passeios das Fontainhas | Timetable - 7 am-1 pm

Organisation: Porto City Hall

NUMISMATIC, PHILATELY AND COLLECTING FAIR

2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 December | Praça de D. João I | Timetable - 8 am-1 pm

Organisation: Porto City Hall

MERCADO DA ALEGRIA

2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 December | Jardim do Passeio Alegre | Timetable - 10 am-6 pm

13 to 22 December | Jardim de Antero de Figueiredo

Organisation: União de Freguesias de Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde

ONE DAY AT THE MARKET

8 December | 10.30 am-7 pm | Península Boutique Center

Organisation: Um dia no Mercado

CRISTO REI MARKET

From 8 to 22 December | 11 am-8 pm | Paróquia de Cristo Rei (Foz do Douro)

Organisation: Centro Paroquial de Cristo Rei

MERCADINHO DOS CLÉRIGOS

8 and 29 December | Rua Cândido dos Reis | Timetable - 10 am-7 pm

Organisation: Ala B

ARCA DE NATAL 2018

12 and 13 December | São Bento Station Main Hall | Timetable - 10 am-6 pm

Organisation: Porto City Hall

ANTIQUES AND JUNK FAIR

15 December | Praça de Francisco Sá Carneiro | Timetable - 9 am-6 pm

Organisation: Porto City Hall

MARKET PLACE - CASUAL STYLE

15 December | Jardim do Marquês | Timetable - 12.30 pm-5.30 pm

Organisation: Market Place - Casual Style

FLEA MARKET PORTO

15 December | Silo Auto | Timetable - 1 pm-6 pm

Organisation: S.P.O.T

MINI PORTO BELO

15 December | Silo Auto | Timetable - 1.30 pm-3.30 pm and 4 pm-6 pm

Organisation: Tânia Santos

ANIKI BEBÉ

16 December | 10.30 am-6.30 pm | Hotel Cristal Porto

Organisation: Aniki Bebé