Traveling at Christmas It’s great magic, even more so if done starting at the age of sixty. At this age, they look for other types of experiences to enjoy: streets that can be explored without too much pressure, quiet, or cities full of history. Europe It’s always a good option. This is where we find hundreds of great options. A great attraction during this time is the Christmas markets filled with lights, delicious traditional dishes and home decorations. If this is combined with a city to discover the culture of the place, we are faced with the ideal destination.
Five Christmas travel destinations for those aged 60 and over
One of those perfect destinations to travel during this Christmas is Tallinn (Estonia). The first thing you should know about this place is that Its Old Town is considered one of the best preserved in Europe. There you can find medieval buildings in which you can get lost. These days its streets are filled with cinnamon sweets and mulled wine. in City Hall Square It is where a market is set up with wooden stalls where you can buy artisanal goods, local foods or wool hats.
A large Christmas tree dominates the place and is also celebrated during these weeks Jazz Festival. Behind the Church of San Nicolas, the more daring can enjoy a fun evening on the ice skating rink. Although the temperatures are cold and snow is usually the main protagonist, you can climb to the viewpoints on Toompea Hill, which offers the best view of the historic centre, surrounded by its walls and towers.
Krakow (Poland) is another city to get lost in. We are facing one of the cheapest cities in Europe. At Christmas, it is necessary to visit its historical center, It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. Lights and carols, as well as the smell of gingerbread, are the companions of this fun walk.
Discovering the Wawel Hill, walking in the Market Square, where the Christmas market is located, and seeing the Church of St. Mary or the tower of the Old Town Hall, are some of the unmissable activities on this visit.
Another essential place is Riga (Latvia). In the heart of its medieval centre, you can enjoy its charming Christmas market Dome Square. One of the charms of Latvia’s capital is that it dazzles with its Art Nouveau architecture and its Old Town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Discovering picturesque corners, walking through colorful streets, visiting majestic cathedrals and tasting the best flavors in its charming cafes are among the activities that cannot be missed on this trip.
Those who prefer to go to a closer destination can cross the border at Portugal. In the neighboring country you can experience the Christmas atmosphere without large crowds. harbor It’s the perfect city for that. The city has a Christmas market that fills the center with handicrafts, traditional sweets and all kinds of food. There’s also Santa Claus’s house, a skating rink, and even a merry-go-round.
It is a place bathed by the Douro River, a place where you can walk along the Ribeira at sunset, climb the Clerigus Tower, go to Bolhão Market, watch the magnificent sunset on the Luís I Bridge, eat cod au francesinha or drink a glass of wine from Vila Nova de Gaia wineries.
Finally, Nuremberg (Germany) The European destination par excellence at Christmas. here Christkindelmarkt It is considered the oldest market on our continent. The Old Town is transformed into a storybook with 180 wooden huts with red and white awnings, hundreds of Christmas decorations, gingerbread stalls, toys for the little ones, and grilled hot dog stands. You can also take the opportunity to visit fort or Handorkerhof (Artisans Courtyard), where you can see artisans working on their craft.