Alicante is a great city and, like all large cities, at Christmas it is filled with lights, Christmas trees, fairs and a family atmosphere. Not just in the city, but the whole province is filled with festivities and activities to make Christmas special each year.
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The best time to visit Alicante is any time. With mild temperatures and an average of about 20 days of rain per year, Alicante is hospitable year-round.
With an average high of 72°F (22°C), Gran Canaria is the hottest part of Spain in December. This island features a striking mix of black and white sand beaches, popular for both swimming and surfing. In fact, winter marks the high season for surfing.
Winter sunYou'll need to pack a little more than if you were visiting in the height of summer, as the weather will be cooler. Longer trousers, light jumpers and layers like a denim or leather jacket can all be rolled up and neatly tucked into your case.
Called Feira de Santa Lucia, this market is one of the oldest in Spain because it has been around for over 230 years! Every year next to the Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona, in Plaça Nova, one of the largest Christmas markets in all of Spain takes place and runs every day between 10.30am and 8.30pm.
The average winter temperature is 16 degrees and you can expect 6 hours of sunshine every day. It's comfortable to sit outside without a jacket or coat. However, it can be more chilly when the sun goes down.