Christmas in Fuerteventura is a unique experience, a mix of wonderful weather and mostly sunny days. And what's better than a sun tan in December?
If you decide to spend your winter holiday here, you are lucky because there is nothing better than Christmas on the beach!
With 3000 hours of sunshine per year, this means that you have a big chance of spending the holidays in flip-flops with a cocktail in hand.
Each year there's a Christmas market organized in Corralejo.
This section will be updated with more details closer to the date, when the full program of events will be announced.
This section will be updated with more details closer to the date, when the full program of events will be announced.
Below you can still see the 2023 list of events to get an idea of what you can expect.
How about Christmas dinner? What options do we have?
This is what most people are wondering when coming for the first time to Fuerteventura during the holidays. Some restaurants in Corralejo serve a magnificent Christmas dinner, places where you will not be disappointed.
Below you have some examples of typical Christmas menus from restaurants in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) from previous years. We will update and include some examples for 2024 menus as soon as the local establishments will announce them.
You can book online on their website and choose the menu and time that suites you and your family.
Other places usually open on Christmas day in Corralejo
The main reason why people choose to spend the holidays here is the nice weather.
So why not spend Christmas Day on the beach? You can have a family picnic on Corralejo Grandes Playas or at the beach in El Cotillo.
The average temperature during the daytime in December is around 20 - 22 Celsius, so you can forget the heavy coats and put on some bathing suits.
Please remember that most supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day, so you need to do your shopping ahead of time.
Fuerteventura is a great choice for a winter escape and Corralejo probably has the best atmosphere on the island during the holiday season.