Every Christmas, the historic heritage city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna hosts one of the most outstanding Christmas markets in Tenerife.
Which part of Tenerife is best to stay?
- Costa Adeje – where to stay in Tenerife for the first time.
- Los Gigantes – prettiest part of Tenerife for local experiences.
- Playa de las Americas – a town with great nightlife.
- Puerto de la Cruz – poshest part of Tenerife.
- Los Cristianos – best region to stay in Tenerife for families.
Which area of Tenerife is best in December?
The south of the island is always warmer and sunnier than the North, with fewer rainy days, especially during the winter months. Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje are the most popular resorts in the south if you're still wondering where to stay in Tenerife.
What is it like in Tenerife at Christmas?
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 24 C and the average daily minimum is 17 C.
Where is the best place to spend Christmas in Tenerife?
What is there to do on Christmas Day in Tenerife?
Were you wishing for a white Christmas? Spain's highest mountain, Mount Teide peak is often covered in a white coat in the winter months. If the island has had nice, fluffy, snow, head to the peak to build a small snowman! While this an option, we highly recommend you go to the beach on Christmas Day.
Where is the warmest part of Tenerife at Christmas?
Our second choice is the southern part of Tenerife, which is also hot and sunny most of the time in December. In Tenerife, we recommend staying either in Los Cristianos or Costa Adeje, for the sunniest weather in December and also the lovely atmosphere.
What is the difference between Tenerife and Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spanish: [ˈsanta ˈkɾuθ ðe teneˈɾife]) ( Spanish: [ˈsanta ˈkɾus ðe teneˈɾife]), commonly abbreviated as Santa Cruz, is a city, the capital of the island of Tenerife, Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and one of the capitals of the Canary Islands, along with Las Palmas.
What is Christmas like in Tenerife?
Celebrating Christmas in TenerifeLike mainland Spain, Christmas here is mainly celebrated on Christmas Eve. This is when the locals have a family dinner at home with many shops and restaurants closing early. Many Spanish people also like to attend Midnight Mass (misa del gallo) after dinner.
Which Canary Island is warmest at Christmas?
Gran CanariaGran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.