How do they celebrate Christmas in Tenerife?

Celebrating Christmas in Tenerife Like 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.



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One of the most typical Christmas traditions in Spain is to visit nativity scenes and one of the most remarkables in the Canaries is the emblematic Bethlehem of Las Canteras beach, in the capital of Gran Canaria. It is an immense sculpture made of sand that represent traditional images of the Nativity Scene.

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Winter in Tenerife isn't peak tourist season, so the beaches won't be as crowded as they are in summer.

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Temperature in Tenerife in December Tenerife is a popular place for sun seekers in December with average maximum temperatures a pleasant 22.2 °C (70 °F) combined with about six hours of sunshine.

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Traditional Christmas in Tenerife However, since Tenerife is a tourist destination all year round, most of the restaurants, bars and places will be open on Christmas day just like any other normal day. Some of the shops will be closed on the 25th of December since this is still a public holiday in all of Spain.

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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. On the contrary, Santa's bag of toys has many hidden surprises!

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Weather in Tenerife at Christmas Away from the classic snowy winter you'd associate with Europe, Tenerife has some pretty mild temperatures considering the time of year. The minimum winter temperature island-wide is 17°C, with daily highs of 24°C.

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Winter sun Tenerife is one of the warmest – if not the warmest – destinations in Europe during December. You can expect temperatures in the early 20s, maybe even up to 25 degrees celsius. That's certainly sunbathing weather for us Brits at least!

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The rest of the island has its own charm, mainly in its quaint villages, like Masca and Icod, and in Teide National Park, home of Spain's highest mountain. Thanks to its atypical weather, December is one of the best times of the year to visit Tenerife.

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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 24 C and the average daily minimum is 17 C.

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Temperature in Tenerife in December Tenerife is a popular place for sun seekers in December with average maximum temperatures a pleasant 22.2 °C (70 °F) combined with about six hours of sunshine.

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Average water temperature: 20.9°C / 69.6°F.

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Can you swim in December in Tenerife? Yes, you can swim in the ocean in Tenerife in December, but a heated pool would be better at this time of year.

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Temperature in Tenerife in December Winters are wetter on the island, particularly in the north of the island which is most exposed to the northeast trade winds, but rainfall amounts remain minimal at 31 mm and an average of 21 dry days each month.

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Although it's winter there's still loads of sun in December, and you can expect ten hours of daylight with six hours of sunshine each day. UV levels will be moderate so you'll still need to use plenty of sun cream. Sunset's around 6.15pm at this time.

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Yes, the average temperature in December during the daytime is 22.7°C (80.2°F), which is hot enough for sunbathing. Can you sunbathe in Tenerife in December? Yes, it is possible to sunbathe and go swimming in Tenerife in December, especially in the south of the island.

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