The December 2026 long weekend is a generous one: Sunday the 6th is Constitution Day and Tuesday the 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. If you take Monday the 7th off, you get four days in a row, from Saturday the 5th to Tuesday the 8th. It’s that time of year when the Christmas rush hasn’t started yet and you really feel like stopping, getting out of the city and breathing.
If you’re looking for a rural getaway near Lleida for these days, Cal Xolva makes it easy: a stone house in Llardecans, in the Segrià, about 30 minutes from Lleida and around two hours from Barcelona, designed for groups and families.
Why come to Llardecans for the long weekend
Llardecans is a small, quiet village surrounded by olive and almond groves. In December, the dry farmland has a very special light: cold, clear days, misty mornings that slowly lift and sunsets that turn the fields orange. Time passes differently here.
Ideas for the December long weekend
Enjoy the new olive oil season
December is the height of the olive harvest in Les Garrigues and the Segrià, and it’s when the new olive oil comes out: green, intense, with that peppery kick people love. Buying it straight from the area and tasting it on toasted bread is one of the little pleasures of the long weekend.
A day trip to Siurana
Just over an hour away is Siurana, a medieval village perched on top of a cliff, with a Romanesque church and spectacular views over the reservoir. In December there are fewer people than in summer and the walks are very pleasant.
Discover Llardecans
The village hides little-known treasures, such as the Tomàs Piñol Pharmacy, an old pharmacy with more than a century of history. And when it gets dark, with very little light pollution, clear winter nights are perfect for stargazing.
Lleida in a Christmas mood
If you fancy a bit of city life, Lleida is half an hour away. You can go up to the Seu Vella (the old cathedral), stroll along the main shopping street and start your Christmas shopping.
Suggested 4-day itinerary
- Saturday 5: arrive at Cal Xolva, a stroll around the village and a relaxed dinner at home.
- Sunday 6: trip to Siurana and lunch in Cornudella de Montsant.
- Monday 7: a morning of new olive oil and local produce, and in the afternoon, games and long chats.
- Tuesday 8: a long breakfast, one last walk among the olive trees and home.
Frequently asked questions
When is the December 2026 long weekend?
6 December (Constitution Day) falls on a Sunday and the 8th (Immaculate Conception) on a Tuesday. Many people will take Monday the 7th off, so the getaway can run from Saturday the 5th to Tuesday the 8th.
Do we need to book far in advance?
It’s one of the most popular long weekends of the year. If you’re a group, we recommend booking as early as possible.
Spend the long weekend at Cal Xolva. Check our rooms and spaces and rates, and ask us about availability.
