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Christmas arrives in the Canary Islands and does it in the best possible way: with clear blue skies, bright sunshine and an enviable temperature for the rest of Spain and Europe. If you've decided to spend your Christmas holidays on one of the islands of the archipelago, you'll be happy to know that here you also have special plans for this time of year. Hang up your coat, put on some slippers and get ready for the most special Christmas of your life!

1. Belén de arena de Las Canteras (Sand nativity scene in Las Canteras)

If we have a magnificent beach, why not take advantage of it to build a giant sized nativity scene? If you visit the island, we recommend you to book your cheap rental car at Gran Canaria airport and take advantage of everything that the destination has to offer from the very first moment. Because in addition to the activities organized in Las Canteras beach, you can also take a nativity scene route through most of the cities and even enjoy markets as the European-style.

2. New Year's Eve World Heritage Site

La Laguna is a beautiful city at any time of the year. But at Christmas it becomes even more pretty. Its streets are decorated, full of lights and colors and every December 31st, locals and tourists bring together to welcome the new year. Get a cheap rental car in Tenerife and get ready to enjoy a unique New Year's Eve in a city listed as a World Heritage Site.

3. Ice skating... unbelievable but true!

If you are an ice skating fan but you don't like to be cold, the Canary Islands are your ideal destination. Numerous shopping centres and town halls make ice rinks available to users so that they can have a fun time practicing a sport that is unusual in this corner of the planet.

4. El Cotillo: beach, relax and a lot of sun

Although the previous plans are a very a suggestive offer, we understand that there are those who simply prefer to let themselves be carried away by the good temperatures and surrender to the charms of a warm sun and quiet beaches. For them, El Cotillo is an ideal destination to spend Christmas in. Furthermore, you only need to have a cheap rental car in Fuerteventura to explore some of the numerous beaches and coves that the island hosts. Practicing water sports, sunbathing and enjoying good food is undoubtedly a perfect plan for this December.