The Christmas program in the municipality of Valongo continues to take shape. After the inauguration of the ‘Largest Christmas Tree in the Country’ at the beginning of November, there is now another attraction waiting for you: the return of the Christmas Villages.
The official opening is scheduled for this Friday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parque Urbano de Ermesinde, and at 7:30 p.m. in Praça Machado dos Santos, in Valongo.
Christmas villages, ice rink and much more
As well as a tree over 50 meters high, in Ermesinde you’ll find one of the many ice rinks available in Greater Porto.
Now, with the opening of the Christmas Villages, the program is even more intense.
So you can stop by and do some shopping at the Christmas markets, or take the little ones to visit Santa’s House. There’s also an exhibition of nativity scenes in Valongo .
Christmas Steam Train
As in previous years, the Christmas Steam Train will take you to visit the “Largest Christmas Tree in the Country”, departing from São Bento Station in Porto and heading for Ermesinde.
Trips are scheduled for December 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, as well as January 4 and 5. Tickets cost €11 for adults and €5.50 for children aged 4 to 12.