Just 70 km from Barcelona you will find Vic, where every December they put on an impressive medieval market. This is one of the events of the year for this city of approximately 45,000. In 2019, the last edition will take place from December 6th to 9th. If you are planning a visit to Barcelona and will be staying at a family hotel in the center of Barcelona, we recommend that you add this event to your list. We will tell you why it deserves a place on your itinerary and how to get to Vic from Barcelona.

Take a trip to the middle ages

For four days, the historic center of Vic dates back to the medieval era. Street stalls appear everywhere where you can buy all kinds of local delicacies like bread, sweets, sausages and jams. But that is not all! There are also stalls selling handicrafts, which makes the Vic Medieval Market a great place to start your Christmas shopping. Beauty products, decorations, jewelry and much more make not many go empty-handed.

Taverns are another important part of this massive medieval market. There are many places to enjoy delicious sandwiches, cakes, pizzas and much more. In addition to that, craft beers feature prominently pairing tremendous meals.

Public activities for all

To make the most of your time in this medieval-style town, there are all kinds of activities that are open to the public. These include children’s workshops, music, dance, and street performances.

It’s also worth visiting the jobs area of yesteryear, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about certain middle-age jobs. Remember, everything around you and everything people wear seems medieval.

The bird of prey display is also very entertaining for children and adults.

How to get to the medieval market of Vic from Barcelona

To get to Vic from Barcelona, you can drive or take public transport. If you choose transit, the best option is the train. Take line R3 from Barcelona-Sants station. The trip lasts about an hour. By car, it is approximately 1h10 and you can park your car in ourfamily hotel with parking in Barcelona.

The fair is open every day from 10a.m. to 20p.m. and admission is free. ¡Let’s enjoy!

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