Although traditionally Christmas is spent huddled around the fire in your winter woollies drinking mulled wine in an attempt to warm up, have you ever thought about taking a break from the norm? We've rounded up a list of things to do in the Canary Islands this Christmas.
However, if you like your holidays traditional, remember that you don't have to be in Britain to indulge in a slap-up Christmas meal. There are plenty of places in the islands to pick up your own turkey, or splash out on a Christmas lunch for the whole family at one of the many restaurants onsite.
Here in the UK, things tend to close down around the main days of the holiday forcing you to camp inside watching TV and going stir-crazy. If you are lucky enough to be holidaying in the Canaries, as it is the busiest time of the year, you will be able to partake in pretty much any activity you like. So, if you so wish you can spend Christmas day swimming with dolphins, climbing volcanoes or taking a ride in a glass bottomed boat to see how the underwater creatures like to spend their December 25th.
Another appealing aspect of celebrating Christmas in Spain is joining in in their cultural traditions. With plenty of carnivals and firework displays on hand, you'll also want to check out the Three King processsions, indicative of the Spanish culture. Similarly, if you are there for New Years Eve, you should partake in the tradition of eating a grape for every chime of the clock up until midnight - followed by copious amounts of cava of course!
Perhaps it's a stint in the sun, time spent with the family or just a getaway from the manic Christmas affairs in Britain, one things for sure, the Canary Islands are a perfect temperature in the winter, so you can enjoy outdoor activities while not having to worry about it being too cold either. Another great thing about the Canaries are the friendly locals -- who are always willing to lend a hand.
However, if you like your holidays traditional, remember that you don't have to be in Britain to indulge in a slap-up Christmas meal. There are plenty of places in the islands to pick up your own turkey, or splash out on a Christmas lunch for the whole family at one of the many restaurants onsite.
Here in the UK, things tend to close down around the main days of the holiday forcing you to camp inside watching TV and going stir-crazy. If you are lucky enough to be holidaying in the Canaries, as it is the busiest time of the year, you will be able to partake in pretty much any activity you like. So, if you so wish you can spend Christmas day swimming with dolphins, climbing volcanoes or taking a ride in a glass bottomed boat to see how the underwater creatures like to spend their December 25th.
Another appealing aspect of celebrating Christmas in Spain is joining in in their cultural traditions. With plenty of carnivals and firework displays on hand, you'll also want to check out the Three King processsions, indicative of the Spanish culture. Similarly, if you are there for New Years Eve, you should partake in the tradition of eating a grape for every chime of the clock up until midnight - followed by copious amounts of cava of course!
Perhaps it's a stint in the sun, time spent with the family or just a getaway from the manic Christmas affairs in Britain, one things for sure, the Canary Islands are a perfect temperature in the winter, so you can enjoy outdoor activities while not having to worry about it being too cold either. Another great thing about the Canaries are the friendly locals -- who are always willing to lend a hand.
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