The city of Seville, located in southern Spain, boasts one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the country, which typically runs from December 5 to January 6. The main Christmas market in Seville is the Mercado Navideño de Artesanía, located in the city centre, featuring unique crafts, festive decorations, delicious food, and beautiful Christmas lights.

Holidaymakers will find many nativity scenes in dedicated areas around the city, as it is a huge part of the Spanish Christmas tradition. According to TheSevilleGuide, the weather in Seville in December is generally very pleasant, with temperatures around 15 to 18C during the day.

Seville is a very walkable city, often ranked as one of Europe’s most pedestrian-friendly towns, making it an ideal option for pensioners seeking a winter getaway.

British tourists who recently visited Seville shared their thoughts on Facebook, with one saying: “We were there late November/early December last year as the Christmas lights were switched on. 

“The atmosphere was really special, but the Christmas markets that we saw were very focused on religious items (miniatures for cribs, etc), so different from what you might expect. Still very interesting, though!”

Another one said: “The Christmas lights are wonderful, and they have a parade. The markets are focused on items for manger scenes, so not much more than religious items.”

Travel experts from TheSevilleGuide explained: “If you’re visiting Seville in December, there’s a festive atmosphere with plenty of holiday events to enjoy.”

Some of the best things to do in the city in December include:

• Visit the Christmas markets
• See the holiday lights in the city centre, especially along Calle Sierpes and outside the town hall square
• See the Beléns (Nativity Scenes) around the city.