December in Madrid is cold, dry, and lit up for Christmas. Expect daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and lows near 4°C (38°F), which feels sharper than it sounds because Madrid sits on a high plateau at 650 meters (2,130 feet) elevation, and the wind off the Sierra de Guadarrama cuts right through you. The city transforms for the holidays. Plaza Mayor hosts its traditional Christmas market from late November through December 31, the Cortylandia animatronic display draws crowds to the El Corte Inglés building on Calle de Preciados, and the entire Gran Vía glows under a canopy of lights that the city council switches on in late November. Restaurants fill up for office Christmas dinners through mid-December, and Nochebuena (Christmas Eve, December 24) effectively shuts the city down for 2 days.
That said, this is not Madrid at its best. The short days, with sunset around 5:50 PM, limit your sightseeing hours. The Retiro's trees are bare. Outdoor terrazas are largely closed or wrapped in plastic sheeting. If you're coming from a warm climate, the cold will feel relentless, especially at night when temperatures regularly dip to 1-2°C (34-36°F). Mind you, Madrid gets around 280 sunny days per year, and December still tends to deliver more blue skies than grey ones. The cold is the dry, continental kind, not the damp chill of London or Paris. You'll likely find crisp mornings with frost on the ground in Casa de Campo, then bright midday sun that warms the plazas enough to sit outside with a café con leche if you pick a sheltered spot.
The trade-off is clear. You get Christmas atmosphere, lower hotel rates than the spring or autumn peak, and shorter queues at the Museo del Prado and Museo Reina Sofía. You lose the outdoor life that defines Madrid from April through October. For travelers who enjoy European Christmas markets, cooler weather walking, and world-class museums without summer crowds, December works. For anyone who pictures Madrid as a warm, terrace-hopping city, come back in May or September.
Why visit in December
- Christmas lights along Gran Vía and Calle de Alcalá rank among the best in Europe, free to see every evening from late November through January 6
- Museum queues at the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza drop noticeably compared to spring and summer, with free evening entry windows easier to use
- Hotel rates typically run 20-30% below the April-June and September-October peaks, with good availability even for last-minute bookings
- The holiday food calendar peaks in December. Restaurants serve cochinillo asado, besugo al horno, and seasonal turrón varieties that appear only from late November through Reyes (January 6)
- Day-trip skiing at Navacerrada and Valdesquí in the Sierra de Guadarrama, roughly 60-70 minutes north of central Madrid, typically opens by mid-December
Worth knowing
- Sunset at 5:50 PM and roughly 9 hours of daylight limit outdoor sightseeing, especially for parks like Retiro and Casa de Campo
- Nochebuena (December 24) through December 26 shuts most restaurants, shops, and some museums. Many smaller tabernas close for the full week between Christmas and New Year
- Outdoor terraza culture, the heart of Madrid social life, is largely suspended. Most sidewalk seating is either removed or enclosed, losing the open-air feel
- The cold is real, especially after dark. Evening temperatures of 1-3°C (34-37°F) make nighttime paseos uncomfortable without serious layering
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Madrid in December is cold and mostly dry, with a continental chill that catches visitors off guard. The city sits at 650 meters elevation on the Meseta Central, so temperatures swing noticeably between day and night. Mornings often start with frost, and you might see your breath well into mid-morning in the shade along Calle de Serrano. By midday, sunshine warms sheltered plazas to a tolerable level, but exposed areas stay cold. Rain comes in occasional spells, typically 2-3 days of steady drizzle rather than downpours. The humidity figure of 83% is misleading. It reflects cold-air moisture, not tropical dampness. The air feels dry on your skin and lips.
Seasonal caution
- Overnight lows occasionally dip below 0°C (32°F) in December, particularly in the second half of the month. If you're walking back to your hotel after midnight, expect temperatures around -1 to 1°C (30-34°F) with wind chill making it feel several degrees colder
Year-round climate
Averages from the last 5 years.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 2 | 46 |
| Feb | 14 | 3 | 24 |
| Mar | 16 | 5 | 103 |
| Apr | 20 | 8 | 59 |
| May | 25 | 12 | 43 |
| Jun | 30 | 17 | 30 |
| Jul | 35 | 20 | 3 |
| Aug | 35 | 21 | 6 |
| Sep | 27 | 15 | 77 |
| Oct | 22 | 12 | 73 |
| Nov | 15 | 6 | 40 |
| Dec | 11 | 4 | 50 |
Headline events
Navidad en Madrid (Madrid Christmas Season)
Late November through January 6
The city's full Christmas program runs from late November through January 6 (Día de Reyes). It includes the Plaza Mayor Christmas market (over 100 stalls selling figurines, decorations, and joke gifts), the Gran Vía light display, nativity scenes (belenes) in churches and public buildings across the city, and ice skating at several temporary rinks. The season builds through December, peaks at Nochebuena (December 24), and culminates with the Cabalgata de Reyes parade on January 5. This is the event that shapes the entire month.
Best things to do in December
Walk the Christmas lights route from Cibeles to Sol
sightseeingMadrid's holiday light displays stretch across several major avenues. The main route runs from Plaza de Cibeles along Calle de Alcalá to Puerta del Sol, then up Gran Vía. Each block has a different design, and the displays typically switch on at 6 PM. The stretch of Gran Vía between Callao and Plaza de España draws the biggest crowds. Side streets in the Salamanca neighborhood also put up elegant, understated displays funded by local businesses.
The lights run from late November through January 6, but December is the full-display month before post-holiday removal begins.Booking tipNo booking needed. Go on a weekday evening to avoid weekend crowds around Sol and Callao.
Browse the Plaza Mayor Christmas market (Mercado de Navidad)
marketOver 100 wooden stalls fill Plaza Mayor from late November through December 31. The market sells nativity figurines (belén pieces), Christmas ornaments, joke gifts (inocentadas), and seasonal sweets. It's more traditional and less polished than German Christmas markets. The stalls selling caganer figurines (a Catalan tradition that has spread nationwide) and miniature belén scenes are the most interesting. The smell of roasted chestnuts and churros drifts across the square.
The market runs its full season through December and closes on December 31. Early December has better selection and smaller crowds than the final week.Booking tipFree entry, open daily. Visit mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday for the emptiest aisles.
Visit the Museo del Prado without summer crowds
cultureSpain's premier art museum holds over 8,000 paintings, including Velázquez's Las Meninas, Goya's Black Paintings, and Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights. In December, visitor numbers drop enough that you can stand alone in front of major works that draw 3-deep crowds in July. The museum's free entry window (Monday-Saturday 6-8 PM, Sunday and holidays 5-7 PM) is more usable in December because the queues are shorter.
Summer and Easter bring the heaviest crowds. December offers the same collection with noticeably fewer visitors and shorter waits for timed-entry tickets.Booking tipBook timed tickets online to skip the general queue. The free evening window still requires queuing, so arrive 20 minutes before it opens.
See a belén (nativity scene) at the Palacio Real or Convento de las Carboneras
cultureMadrid's churches, public buildings, and some private homes display elaborate nativity scenes (belenes) throughout December. The Palacio Real installs a large-scale belén in its main hall, with hundreds of hand-painted figurines. The Convento de las Carboneras on Plaza del Conde de Miranda has a smaller, more intimate scene, and the cloistered nuns sell homemade cookies through a revolving window (torno). The belén tradition in Spain goes back to the 18th century and the figures are often multigenerational family heirlooms.
Belenes are displayed only from early December through January 6 (Día de Reyes). This is the one seasonal tradition with no off-season equivalent.Booking tipThe Palacio Real belén is free but draws lines on weekends. Weekday mornings are quieter. The Convento de las Carboneras is open during limited hours, typically 9:30 AM to 1 PM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
Eat cochinillo asado on a day trip to Segovia
foodThe AVE high-speed train reaches Segovia in 27 minutes from Madrid's Chamartín station. December is prime roast season, and restaurants in Segovia's old town, clustered around the Plaza Mayor and Calle Real, serve cochinillo that has been slow-roasted in wood-fired ovens. The town's Roman aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site with 167 arches, looks particularly stark and dramatic against grey December skies. The combination of a world-class monument, a cold-weather feast, and an easy train ride makes this one of Madrid's best December day trips.
Cold weather is when cochinillo asado makes the most sense, both culturally (it's the Christmas celebration dish) and physically (you want that heavy, rich meal when it's 5°C outside, not 35°C).Booking tipBook a lunch reservation at least a week ahead for weekends in December. The 10:08 AM train from Chamartín gets you to Segovia by 10:35, leaving time to see the aqueduct before a 1:30 PM lunch.
Watch the Cortylandia display on Calle de Preciados
sightseeingSince 1979, the El Corte Inglés department store on Calle de Preciados (near Puerta del Sol) has mounted an elaborate animatronic Christmas display on its facade. The figures move and sing on a timed loop, usually every 30 minutes. Families with children line the street to watch. The display is kitschy, loud, and completely earnest. It smells like churros and roasted chestnuts from the nearby vendors. This is a Madrid tradition that tourists often stumble on by accident.
Cortylandia runs from mid-November through early January, but December is the heart of the season when the full program of shows runs daily.Booking tipFree. Shows run roughly every 30 minutes from noon until 9 or 10 PM. The 6 PM and 7 PM slots on weekends are the most packed.
Warm up with chocolate con churros at San Ginés
foodChocolatería San Ginés, operating since 1894 in a narrow passageway off Calle del Arenal near Puerta del Sol, serves thick hot chocolate with fried churros around the clock. The chocolate is dense enough to coat the churros completely, closer to melted pudding than a drink. In December, the queue stretches out the door on weekend mornings, but the turnover is fast. The green-tiled interior, mirrored walls, and marble tables have barely changed in a century.
Hot chocolate and churros is a year-round tradition, but it feels right in December. The cold walk through the Austrias neighborhood to reach San Ginés makes the first sip of thick, warm chocolate hit differently than it would in July heat.Booking tipNo reservations. Go at 8-9 AM on a weekday to avoid the worst lines. Late-night (after midnight) is another quiet window, popular with locals after a night out.
Attend a flamenco show in a Lavapiés or La Latina tablao
cultureDecember evenings in Madrid get dark by 6 PM and cold by 7 PM, which makes indoor evening entertainment more appealing than usual. The city's tablaos (flamenco venues) in the neighborhoods south of Sol offer 60-90 minute shows in intimate settings. The sound of palmas (hand-clapping), the stamp of heels on wood, and the raw vocal strain of cante jondo fill small rooms that hold 40-80 people. The heat of the performers and the crowd warms the space quickly.
Short, cold December evenings drive more people indoors earlier, and flamenco thrives in close, warm spaces. Winter programming at smaller tablaos often features more experimental artists outside the tourist-season headliner circuit.Booking tipBook 3-5 days ahead for weekend shows. Midweek performances are easier to get and often feature the same caliber of artists.
What to eat in December
On menus now
Cochinillo asado
Roast suckling pig reaches peak demand in December, when Castilian restaurants in Madrid serve it as the centerpiece of Christmas meals. The skin should shatter like glass, the meat underneath tender enough to cut with a plate edge. Restaurants in the Barrio de las Letras and around Plaza Mayor feature it on fixed Christmas menus. Segovia, 90 minutes north by train, is the traditional home of this dish.
Besugo al horno
Baked sea bream is the traditional Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) fish in Madrid. Restaurants and home kitchens prepare it with lemon, garlic, and white wine. The tradition is specifically Madrileño, tied to the historical fish trade that brought sea bream inland from the coast for the Christmas fast. Fishmongers at Mercado de la Paz in Salamanca sell out of fresh besugo by December 23.
Sopa castellana
Castilian garlic soup, made with stale bread, garlic, paprika, and a poached egg, is the cold-weather staple in traditional Madrid tabernas. The heavy scent of smoked pimentón fills the room. December is when this dish makes the most sense, warming you from the inside on a 4°C evening after walking through the Austrias neighborhood.
What to drink
Orujo
A grape-pomace spirit, similar to Italian grappa, served as a digestif after heavy December meals. The herbal version (orujo de hierbas) has a greenish tint and a medicinal, anise-forward flavor. Bars in La Latina and Lavapiés pour it after cocido madrileño. It burns going down and warms your chest, which feels earned after a cold walk.
Festival food
Turrón
Spain's Christmas nougat appears in shops from November and peaks in December. The 2 classic types are turrón de Jijona (soft, ground almond paste) and turrón de Alicante (hard, with whole almonds visible). Casa Mira on Carrera de San Jerónimo has sold turrón since 1842 and draws queues through the holiday season. Newer varieties include chocolate, coconut, and whisky flavors.
Polvorones
Crumbly almond shortbread cookies from Estepa (Seville province) that appear in every Spanish household and office in December. They dissolve into a sandy, lard-rich paste in your mouth. The name comes from polvo (dust), which describes both their texture and what they leave on your shirt. Sold loose at bakeries and in decorative tins at El Corte Inglés and neighborhood shops.
Regular events in December
Día de la ConstituciónFree
Spain's Constitution Day (December 6) is a national holiday. Banks, government offices, and many shops close. Museums typically remain open but may have adjusted hours. Combined with the Inmaculada Concepción holiday on December 8, it creates a long weekend (puente) that many Spaniards use for travel, temporarily thinning Madrid's resident population while increasing tourist arrivals.
December 6Inmaculada ConcepciónFree
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) is a national holiday in Spain. It's the second half of the puente that begins with Constitution Day on December 6. Churches hold special services, and the day traditionally marks the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season. Calle de Preciados and Gran Vía are packed with shoppers on this day.
December 8Mercado de Motores at Museo del Ferrocarril
This monthly market takes place in the old railway museum (Museo del Ferrocarril) in the Delicias neighborhood, typically on the second weekend of the month. It features food stalls, vintage clothing, crafts, and live music inside a 19th-century train shed. The December edition leans into holiday-gift shopping and seasonal food. The iron-and-glass station architecture and the old locomotives provide a backdrop that feels more industrial than festive.
Second weekend of December (Saturday and Sunday)Nochevieja (New Year's Eve) at Puerta del SolFree
Thousands gather in Puerta del Sol on December 31 to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one with each chime of the clock on the Real Casa de Correos building. The tradition dates to 1909 and is broadcast nationally on television. Getting a spot in the square requires arriving by 8-9 PM and standing in the cold for hours. Many Madrileños watch from home or at private dinners instead, but the square fills regardless.
December 31, gathering from 8 PM, countdown at midnightSorteo de Navidad (El Gordo lottery draw)Free
Spain's annual Christmas lottery draw takes place on December 22 at the Teatro Real. Children from the San Ildefonso school sing out the winning numbers in a ceremony broadcast live for over 4 hours. The total prize pool typically exceeds 2.3 billion EUR, making it the world's largest lottery by total payout. Bars and cafés across Madrid tune in, and the atmosphere in neighborhoods that share winning tickets turns festive immediately. You'll hear the singing children on every television and radio in the city.
December 22Best places this December
Parque del Retiro
parkMadrid's central park is bare and brown in December, which has its own appeal. The Crystal Palace (Palacio de Cristal) hosts rotating Reina Sofía exhibitions and looks striking with winter light streaming through its glass walls onto the empty trees reflected in the lake. The rose garden is dormant, but the formal paths near the Estanque Grande are uncrowded. Morning frost on the grass around the Ángel Caído statue (reportedly the only public monument to the devil in Europe) adds atmosphere that summer visitors never see.
RetiroPlaza Mayor
squareThe 17th-century arcaded square hosts the Mercado de Navidad (Christmas market) through December 31, with over 100 stalls selling nativity figurines, ornaments, and seasonal gifts. The square's Habsburg-era red facades and slate rooftops look particularly good under the Christmas lights. The restaurants under the arcades are overpriced year-round, but the atmosphere in December is genuinely festive, with buskers and chestnut sellers working the corners.
Sol / AustriasMercado de San Miguel
marketThe iron-and-glass market near Plaza Mayor is touristy, but in December it shifts to seasonal products. Stalls stock turrón varieties, cava by the glass, seasonal cheeses, and hot croquetas. The warmth inside the market is a relief after walking in 5°C weather, and the smell of jamón being sliced and olive oil heating is concentrated under the low glass roof. Visit on a weekday late morning before the lunch rush.
Sol / AustriasBarrio de las Letras (Huertas)
neighborhoodThe literary quarter south of Puerta del Sol, where Cervantes and Lope de Vega once lived, is quieter in December than in the terrace season. The streets between Plaza de Santa Ana and Calle de las Huertas have quotes from Spanish writers inlaid in brass on the sidewalks. December's early dark makes the warm light from the small bars and bookshops along these narrow streets more noticeable. The neighborhood has several of Madrid's better tabernas for winter cocido madrileño.
Barrio de las LetrasTemplo de Debod
viewpointThis 2nd-century BC Egyptian temple, gifted to Spain in 1968 and reassembled in Parque del Oeste near Plaza de España, faces west toward the Casa de Campo. December sunsets at around 5:50 PM paint the sky behind the temple in orange and pink. The reflecting pool in front captures the silhouette. It's one of Madrid's best free viewpoints, and December's clean, cold air tends to produce sharper sunset colors than the hazy summer evenings.
MoncloaMuseo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
museumPicasso's Guernica lives here, and December's lower visitor numbers mean you can study it without being pushed along by the crowd behind you. The museum's glass-elevator addition by Jean Nouvel, in the courtyard behind the original building, is worth seeing as architecture alone. Free entry Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 7-9 PM, and Sunday 12:30-2:45 PM. The December programming often includes year-end retrospective exhibitions.
Lavapiés / AtochaLa Latina neighborhood on Sunday mornings
neighborhoodThe El Rastro flea market fills the streets from La Latina metro station down to the Ronda de Toledo every Sunday and public holiday morning. In December, the cold thins the crowd compared to spring weekends, and you'll find vendors selling vintage Christmas decorations, old toys, and second-hand books alongside the usual antiques and clothing. The bars along Calle de la Cava Baja fill up by 1 PM with people warming up over vermut (vermouth on tap) and patatas bravas.
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Insider tips
The puente (long weekend) of December 6-8 empties Madrid of locals who leave for pueblos and ski trips. Restaurants in residential neighborhoods like Chamberí and Argüelles are half-full, and you can walk into places that normally need Friday-night reservations.
For Nochevieja, buy your bag of 12 uvas (grapes) at any supermarket, but peel and deseed them beforehand. Trying to eat 12 whole grapes in 12 seconds at midnight, one per clock chime, while choking on seeds and skins is the number-one comedy moment of the Spanish New Year. Peeled grapes, or the canned uvas de la suerte sold at Mercadona, make it possible.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza museum on Paseo del Prado runs a free Monday entry that most tourists overlook. In December, you can see the full permanent collection, from Van Eyck to Hopper, in relative quiet. The museum's café has a heated terrace overlooking the Paseo del Prado that is one of the better midday coffee spots in the art triangle.
Vermouth (vermut) on tap is a December Sunday tradition. After browsing El Rastro in La Latina, locals crowd into the bars on Calle de la Cava Baja and Calle de la Cava Alta for a glass of house vermouth, typically served with an olive and an orange slice, for 2-3 EUR. The drink is meant to bridge the gap between the market and a late 2:30 PM lunch.
If you're in Madrid on December 22, find a bar with a television around 9 AM and watch the Sorteo de Navidad lottery draw. The singing children, the slow reveal of numbers, and the crowd reactions in bars across the city are more entertaining than the prizes. When a winning number hits a neighborhood, you'll hear fireworks and car horns within minutes.
Avoid these mistakes
- Planning outdoor activities for December 24-26 without checking closures. Nochebuena (December 24) and Navidad (December 25) shut Madrid down more thoroughly than any other holiday. Even some metro lines run reduced schedules. The Prado, Reina Sofía, and most major museums close on December 25 and January 1. Check hours for every venue individually.
- Underdressing because Madrid is in Spain and Spain means warm. Madrid is on a 650-meter plateau with continental winters. It is not Barcelona, Sevilla, or the coast. First-time visitors from Mediterranean climates regularly arrive in light jackets and spend their first afternoon buying a proper coat at El Corte Inglés on Gran Vía.
- Arriving at Puerta del Sol for Nochevieja at 11 PM expecting to find space. The square fills by 9 PM, and police close access once it reaches capacity. If you want to eat the 12 grapes in the square at midnight, arrive by 8 PM and prepare to stand in the cold for 4 hours. Many locals consider this a young person's game and prefer watching the broadcast from a restaurant or home.
- Booking a restaurant for Christmas Eve dinner at 8 PM. Nochebuena in Spain is a family meal that typically starts at 9:30-10 PM. Restaurants offering special Christmas Eve menus follow this timing. If you book early, you'll be eating alone in an empty dining room while the kitchen is still preparing for the main seating.
Practical tips for December
Book Nochevieja (New Year's Eve) dinner by early December if you want a seat at a restaurant. Special multi-course menus with wine pairings are standard and typically cost 80-150 EUR per person at mid-range restaurants in the Austrias and Salamanca neighborhoods, more at high-end spots. The December 6-8 puente (Constitution Day and Inmaculada Concepción) is a mini peak for domestic tourism. Hotels in central Madrid fill faster that weekend, so book ahead if your dates overlap. Most shops and all banks close on December 6, 8, 25, and January 1. Supermarkets like Mercadona and Dia often close early (2 PM) on December 24 and 31. The metro runs extended hours on Nochevieja, typically until after 2 AM, and night bus (búho) service increases. Tipping in Madrid is minimal. Round up at casual bars, leave 5-10% at sit-down restaurants if service was good. No one expects 20%. Dress code for December evening dining is smart-casual at most restaurants, though some in the Salamanca neighborhood expect a jacket. Churches hosting belenes are free to enter but expect modest dress (covered shoulders and knees, though in December your winter clothes handle this automatically).
FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Madrid?
December is a solid but not ideal month. You get Christmas atmosphere, lower hotel prices than the spring and autumn peaks, and shorter museum queues. The trade-off is cold weather (highs of 11°C / 52°F, lows near 4°C / 38°F), short daylight hours (sunset at 5:50 PM), and the loss of Madrid's outdoor terraza culture. It ranks around 8th out of 12 months. The best months tend to be May, June, September, and October, when you get warm weather, long days, and the full outdoor social life that defines the city. December works well if you enjoy European Christmas traditions, winter food, and indoor culture.
What is the weather like in Madrid in December?
Cold and mostly dry. Average highs reach 11.3°C (52°F) and lows drop to 3.6°C (38°F), with occasional dips below freezing overnight. Rainfall averages 50mm across about 7 rainy days, typically light and steady rather than heavy downpours. Humidity sits at 83%, but the air feels dry on your skin because it's cold-air moisture, not tropical dampness. Madrid's 650-meter elevation and proximity to the Sierra de Guadarrama add a wind chill that makes it feel colder than the numbers suggest. Pack a proper winter coat, scarf, gloves, and layers.
Is Madrid crowded in December?
Medium crowds overall, with spikes around specific dates. The puente of December 6-8 brings domestic tourists. The Plaza Mayor Christmas market and Gran Vía lights draw crowds every weekend evening. Nochevieja (New Year's Eve) packs Puerta del Sol and surrounding streets. That said, museums like the Prado and Reina Sofía are noticeably quieter than in spring or summer, and weekday restaurant reservations are easier to get. The week between Christmas and New Year's is mixed. Some restaurants close entirely while others fill up with holiday visitors.
What should I do on Christmas Day in Madrid?
Expect a very quiet city. December 25 is a family day in Spain, and most restaurants, shops, and museums close. The Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza are all closed. Some hotel restaurants serve Christmas lunch. Walking the city center is peaceful but empty. If you're self-catering, stock up on groceries by December 23, because supermarkets close early on the 24th and stay closed on the 25th. The Retiro park remains open and is particularly quiet for a walk. A few bars in Malasaña and Lavapiés open by late afternoon, but don't count on it without checking ahead.
How do I celebrate New Year's Eve in Madrid?
The traditional way is to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one with each chime of the clock at Puerta del Sol. To join the crowd in the square, arrive by 8 PM and bring warm clothes, your grapes (peeled and deseeded), and patience for a 4-hour wait in near-freezing temperatures. Many prefer to watch the countdown on television from a restaurant. Book a Nochevieja dinner menu by early December. These run 80-150 EUR per person at mid-range spots and include multiple courses, wine, cava, and the grapes at midnight. After midnight, the celebration moves to bars and clubs, particularly in the Malasaña and Chueca neighborhoods, which stay open until 5-6 AM.
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