Santa Claus is one of the most beloved figures in the world. At this time of year, children write their letters and wait for the moment when they can visit the ‘white-bearded old man’. At the same time, they long to take a photo to remember him by.
With this in mind, we decided to write a brief guide to help grandparents, parents and uncles in the city of Porto make the little ones smile. In other words, this guide is a magical and enchanting invitation to discover Santa Claus in our beloved Invicta.
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Santa Claus in the Oceans
Santa Claus doesn’t just hang out in markets and shopping malls. After all, it seems he also likes to dive and dress in blue. For a different experience, SEA LIFE is offering a visit to Santa Claus of the Oceans, who will be diving daily until December 24th.
Among sharks, rays and turtles, the ‘old man’ is always accompanied by a very important message: advice on the conservation of our seas.
If you’re interested in this initiative, check out the available timetableshere :
- December 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 and 23, at 16h00
- December 24, at 12:30 p.m.
📍1st Private Street, Via do Castelo do Queijo
Santa’s house in the Cordoaria area
At Christmas 2024, Jardim da Cordoaria is a kind of enchanted forest in the heart of Porto. There, you can do some last-minute shopping at the Christmas market or visit Santa’s House.
The ‘white-bearded old man’ is in Jardim da Cordoaria on Saturdays and Sundays, from 3pm to 6pm, waiting to be visited and ready to take lots of photos. Nearby, in Largo do Amor de Perdição, there is an ice rink.
📍Campo dos Mártires da Pátria
Shopping Cidade do Porto
Located in the Boavista area, Shopping Cidade do Porto has dressed up to welcome the Christmas season. In fact, there you’ll find one of the most beautiful Christmas trees in Greater Porto.
And, of course, the shopping center is also being visited by the most beloved ‘old man’ of all.
Children can visit Santa Claus and take photos with him on the following dates: December 8, 15, 22 and 24, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍Rua de Gonçalo Sampaio 350
Alameda Shop & Spot
In another part of Porto, near the Estádio do Dragão, another magical world awaits children. The Alameda Shop & Spot has prepared a special program to celebrate Christmas.
There’s no shortage of visits to Santa’s gingerbread house, enchanted workshops and even a carousel.
There, the ‘white-bearded old man’ will welcome the little ones until December 24 at the following times:
- Every weekend and holidays, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- From December 16 to 23, every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- December 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍Rua dos Campeões Europeus 28