Winter solstice in Madrid
Sunrise and twilight at this time of year are very special. A certain lassitude invades the streets and the faint sunlight, at sunrise and dusk, contrasts greatly with the Christmas lights that already give a different touch to streets, buildings like Gran Via Capital and plazas.
Today, speaking about the solstice in Madrid, we would like to suggest a very special plan that you will surely love during your stay in Madrid for Christmas. We’re referring to a plan that children can also take part in; a perfect way to have them entertained in these dates.
Solstice in Madrid
Winter’s solstice is celebrated in a very original way in Madrid in the afternoon and night of the 21st of December. This is when the position of the sun on the sky is at a bigger negative angular distance from the celestial equator. The hours of the day shorten, and the nights are longer. We’re facing a period that has been celebrated in different ways for many centuries.
Today we will like to tell you about an urban ritual adapted to nowadays. At 7pm on the 21st of December, a large amount of lights and lanterns will illuminate the Puente del Rey surroundings. All of those that would like to bring their own to the event are welcome to do so.
Different cultural groups and associations are going to impart workshops and classes to build your own lanterns. At the end of the several acts and the parade that will go through the Puente del Rey, there will be a firework show, with typical colours of this time of the year that goes from Autumn to Winter.
As you can see, this is a very original and fun plan to enjoy the solstice in Madrid with your family at the end of the most colourful time of the year. If you want to have a luxurious accommodation, right in the centre of the city of the Spanish capital, you can ask us for the availability of our apartments