The race to have the tallest and most spectacular Christmas tree in Spain is on and Badalona has joined this exciting Christmas competition.
The mayor of the city, Xavier García Albiol, announced at a Partido Popular event in Catalonia that Badalona will have the “tallest illuminated Christmas tree in Spain” during the 2023 festivities.
According to the details provided, this majestic Christmas tree will be located in Josep Tarradellas square and will be adorned with no less than 65,000 LED lights. Its height will reach an impressive 40 meters, with a diameter of 15 meters.
This giant tree promises to be a real Christmas monster and a landmark in the city.
The competition to have the biggest and most dazzling Christmas tree is not new in Spain. Each year, several cities compete to hold this title and surpass their competitors in size and spectacularity.
Competition for the tallest Christmas tree in Spain
One of the most outstanding trees is the one in the Plaza de San Francisco in Seville, which is 40 meters high and 14 meters in diameter and offers daily light and music shows.
However, competition is not limited to tree dimensions. In Galicia, the cities of Vigo and Ourense have been in a constant struggle to have the “tallest tree in Galicia and second in Spain”.
This rivalry has led to constant improvements in the height of trees in both cities, with ever bolder measures to outdo the other.
Badalona now joins this competition with the promise of having the “tallest tree in Spain”, a title that is sure to attract the attention of Christmas lovers and those who enjoy extravagant Christmas decorations.
While Badalona has announced its ambition to have the largest tree, cities like Vigo and others will surely not stand idly by and could respond with even more impressive measures.
It is important to note that the investment in large-scale Christmas decorations is justified by their wide national impact. These spectacular Christmas trees and decorations attract visitors from all over the country and generate a festive atmosphere that benefits both local businesses and the Christmas spirit in general.
What about energy efficiency?
Although some cities, such as Vigo, have promoted the use of LED lights to improve the energy efficiency of their Christmas decorations, the debate about the sustainability of these impressive displays is still relevant.
As cities compete to have the largest and most eye-catching holiday decorations, it is also important to consider the environmental impact of these festivities and look for ways to make them more sustainable.
