CHRISTMAS

UNDER THE SUN

December 25 in the Canary Islands. You stroll along the shore on an idyllic beach
before plunging into its crystal clear waters. You lose yourself on paths winding through prehistoric forests teeming with nature in all its wildnes. Or you simply lounge in the sunshine and relax in your peaceful hotel swimming pool. That's Christmas on the island –warm, and just the way you like it.

Only four hours' flying time away you'll find a wonderful climate –considered the best in the world– and one of the most extensive hotel infrastructures in Europe to ensure you feel absolutely at home while you celebrate the festive season with your partner or with the whole family.

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EXPERIENCE

THE CHRISTMAS

TRADITION

If you love Christmas, in December on the Canary Islands you'll find a whole range of options for celebrating this season in a completely traditional way. You can visit the nativity scene made out of sand on the Las Canteras beach in Gran Canaria, stroll through the typical Christmas markets until nightfall, take a seat beneath the stars and listen to the open-air Christmas concert in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, or sample the typical pastries known as "truchas" filled with sweet potato and candied pumpkin, but –be warned– you won't be able to stop at just one.

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SEE IN THE NEW YEAR
WITH A DIP IN THE SEA

Waiting to welcome the New Year at an outdoor terrace is something you can do in very few places in Europe. In the Canary Islands you can also start off the evening by dining on local shellfish in one of the numerous restaurants, continue with a gala New Year's Eve party under one of the starriest skies in the world, and –depending on when the night ends– the next morning you can join in with the traditional swim in the sea as a symbol of renewal and purity. A Canarian tradition that's bound to bring you good luck so you can start out the year on the best possible footing.

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THE

THREE KINGS

IN THE CANARY ISLANDS

Every January 5, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar arrive in all the main cities of the Canary Islands on their camels, or mounted on their spectacular floats, in a parade which is eagerly awaited by children everywhere. In high excitement the younger members of the family watch the Three Kings of the Orientas they go by loaded with gifts, and bringing good cheer to young and old alike. And by night while everyone sleeps, they visit every home distributing parcels full of toys and whatever the children have wished for.

If you'd like to take part in this tradition too, you can write them a letter telling them all your wishes. If you've been good, next year you're bound to see them come true.

CHRISTMAS UNDER THE SUN

CHRISTMAS

UNDER THE SUN