Can you get Christmas dinner in Lanzarote?

The first thing to decide is what you want to eat – many restaurants on the island serve their standard menus on Christmas day, so you could have a steak, tapas or fresh fish. This is because the Canarian tradition is to have the main meal with the family on Christmas eve, before going to midnight mass.



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Lanzarote is a year round holiday destination so when you visit during the Christmas and New Year periods you can expect to find everything open as normal. This includes the beaches and all attractions and activities.

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Lanzarote is a year-round tourist destination, so yes, December is a good time to visit. Everything will be open and functioning, from hotels to restaurants, bars and attractions.

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What's the weather like in Lanzarote at Christmas? For Lanzarote, the temperatures at Christmas are a lot cooler than the summer and you can expect average temperatures of around 21 degrees in the day time and 14 degrees at night.

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Christmas Eve is a significant celebration in Spain, and Lanzarote is no exception. Many locals attend a midnight Mass known as La Misa del Gallo, followed by a festive meal with family and friends. Seafood and traditional Spanish dishes are often enjoyed on this occasion.

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In Lanzarote, the most famous Christmas dish is trout pastry. This is a delicious and carefully-made dessert, the recipe of which has been passed down from generation to generation. Traditional Christmas trout is made from flour, sweet potato, almonds, lemon, cinnamon, sugar and salt.

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Which is the best Canary island to visit for Christmas in December? The most popular destinations for the Christmas holidays in the Canary Islands are Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife but that does not mean that the rest of the Canaries do not celebrate Christmas.

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Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland Spain On average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.

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November and December One thing that always, always happens, is that Christmas day is hot and sunny. Bizarre, but true. Swimwear as well as shorts and t shirts will be fine for the day but you will need a fleece or light jacket for the evenings and a waterproof.

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One of the top reasons you must visit Lanzarote in December is to take advantage of the mild weather when you can get out and enjoy all the island offers. From the incredible Timanfaya National Park to the island's best wineries, you'll be inundated with activities to undertake on the island.

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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 23 C and the average daily minimum is 15 C.

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Temperature in Lanzarote in December Average maximum temperatures reach 21.9 °C during the day with around 6 hours of sunshine and it remains relatively cool throughout the night falling to around 16 °C.

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Expect moderate breeze becoming stronger at times during December, with occasional gusts up to 20mph.

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Lanzarote hosts Christmas markets where you can shop for handmade crafts, local products, and traditional holiday decorations. Although markets can be found on the island all year round, the Christmas markets are a little bit special as they are tailored more for the seasonal period.

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Swimwear as well as shorts and t shirts will be fine for the day but you will need a fleece or light jacket for the evenings and a waterproof.

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Climate in Lanzarote in December This is, however, regarded as the wettest month relatively on the island, particularly on the north coast, so expect some cloudy conditions. There will still be an average of 196 hours of sunshine for the month though, so no need to fear for your holiday suntan prospects.

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What is the best option? If you pay for something with your debit card here in Lanzarote, and the cashier asks if you want to pay in Euros or Pounds then you should always opt to pay in the local currency, Euros.

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If you mean beach and sun, the long beaches of Gran Canaria may be what you are looking for; if, on the contrary, you prefer an island with a beach but also with many other plans to do, Lanzarote may be your ideal destination.

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La Palma - best for jaw-dropping scenery It's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.

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This also depends on which beach you choose, since beaches that are more sheltered will have a warmer sea temperature. We've been able to swim in December in the Canaries several times, as well as all the other winter months, although there can be significant differences from year to year.

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