Christmas Holidays in Fuerteventura
5 Dec 2017 For venturavan. In Sin categoría Comments (0)
When we talk about a Christmas holiday, we do not just refer to putting together a beautiful tree in the middle of the snow and singing Christmas carols, you can also enjoy it in a different way by receiving this important date on the beach. This Christmas, Fuerteventura is the right place to share with the islanders their customs, their exquisite cuisine and be part of their traditional festivities.
Live Christmas in Fuerteventura
The climate of the Canary Islands remains stable for most of the year and in the winter months the temperature is around 16ºC on average and can reach up to 25ºC. That is why you do not need to bring a lot of warm clothes. Windbreakers, light clothes and a sweater will help you to walk at night the immense beach and the streets of its municipalities, since in comparison to the day, the nights in December are usually cold.
If you plan to stay and receive a new year on the island, a very good idea is to visit the local markets in search of gifts and exclusive souvenirs for your loved ones. The artisans of the place do really beautiful things, handmade using typical products from the “Majorera Island”.
Although the Christmas tree has been introduced as a custom, the Canarian families have always had the tradition of putting together the crib they are key elements together with the Christmas carols and the meals that are offered at their tables.
The dishes that can be found are the Cherne, the cod, the kid and the rabbit in salmorejo, all accompanied by rich papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes) mojo and the excellent homegrown wine. A typical sweet are the Truchas, which are delicious dumplings stuffed with sweet potato or angel hair.
In the Canary Islands it is customary to give to Reyes, the night of January 5. During that day most of the stores and markets are open. A nice experience is to attend the cavalcade, to see the arrival of the Reyes who will be distributing sweets and gifts to all the children. In Betancuria you can enjoy the representation of the Autos de Reyes, where the visit of the Kings is staged when the baby God is born.
In general Fuerteventura is a quiet island where you will find small historic towns, full of the warmth of its inhabitants. It has many places to discover, most of them have an interesting history and are of cultural interest.
Do not hesitate to book your tickets to Fuerteventura it will be a different and unforgettable way to spend a sunny Christmas enjoying the beach. You can hire excursions, take camel rides through the beautiful Dunes of Corralejo, practice mountain biking, discover interesting hiking trails and reach the viewpoints that offer incredible views.
