Christmas is a magical winter holiday that attracts with twinkling lights, decorated trees, festive food and traditions. Most people spend this day with their loved ones and go to the Christmas market together. However, some consider the Christmas holidays to be the perfect time for a beach holiday. Find out where you can celebrate Christmas in warmth

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Now is a great time to start planning your Christmas beach holiday, as December is the perfect time of year to escape the cold temperatures for a few days somewhere sunny. That is why we have prepared for you some of the best options where you can spend Christmas on the beach in 2024. And don't think that you have to give up a Christmas tree or a dinner with your loved ones, it can all be combined into a single fantastic trip.

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Spending Christmas on the beach in Tenerife is a pretty good idea, as the weather is usually warm and sunny in December and most cafes and beach restaurants are still open. Hiking is another of the best things to do in Tenerife as you immerse yourself in nature as you walk along cliff tops and green gorges. Winter is the perfect time to go hiking, as it should be sunny but not too hot.

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, the main gem of which is the Teide volcano, which is actually the highest mountain in Spain. At Christmas, it will probably be decorated with a nice snow cap. Therefore, even if you miss the snow in this warm corner, climb the mountain, where you can easily leave the snowball.

Christmas is an important holiday in the Canary Islands, so you can also immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere here - Christmas trees, nativity scenes, palm trees wrapped in lights. You will hear Christmas carols everywhere, and you can even attend a concert by the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra, which takes place every year in Santa Cruz.

Galapagos Islands

To spend the Christmas holidays in harmony with nature, go to the Galapagos Islands - this is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, 1400 km from mainland Ecuador.

Here you will see endemic species of animals and plants that are not found anywhere else on Earth. You can snorkel off the glittering black sand beaches and swim among Galapagos penguins and graceful sea turtles.

See thousands of rock land and marine iguanas, walk past sleeping sea lions and look out for blue-footed gannets.

The pristine beauty of the islands is breathtaking, and a vacation here is one of the best Christmas gifts you can give yourself.

Samui, Thailand

Koh Samui is a place where tall coconut palms bend over long powder-white beaches and dazzlingly colored fish circle among the reefs in clear water. Therefore, the island can safely be called the best place for a Christmas vacation.

Be sure to go to Chaweng - one of the best beaches, where you will see a long stretch of sand with warm shallow water. There are many bars and restaurants on the beach serving authentic Thai cuisine.

Another place worth visiting here is Bophut - one of the best beaches in Southeast Asia, next to which there is a huge gilded statue of the Great Buddha, in the colorful temple of Wat Phra Yai.

Snorkelers can join a boat trip to Ang Thong National Marine Park, an archipelago of 42 forested islands with waterfalls, emerald lagoons and monkeys running around the treetops.

Cape Town, South Africa

World-class restaurants, fascinating museums, beaches and vineyards, as well as game reserves - Cape Town has it all. Considering that December is one of the best times to visit, with an average temperature of 20°C, be sure to consider this place when planning your Christmas break.

To get yourself in the festive mood, head to Boulders Beach (an hour's drive from the city center) and see a colony of penguins. Or simply enjoy a sunny picnic on the lawns at Kirstenbosch National Botanic Gardens during the annual carol concert.

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Barbados

Barbados, one of the most popular resorts in the Caribbean, is at its calmest from mid-September to mid-December. It is during this period that hotel prices drop by almost a third, and there are not as many visitors as in the peak season. However, there is a risk of rain, but it never lasts long, and the temperature is quite pleasant at 27°C.

The Atlantic side of the island is a fascinating whirlwind of picturesque beaches (especially around the small town of Bathsheba) with warm seas, coconut palms and rolling hills. Come here for a relaxing soak in the fresh air.

Mauritius

The festive season on the island of Mauritius begins with the flowering of fire trees. They are red like Santa's suit and bloom from late November to early December. Soon after that, the first seasonal decorations will appear on the island in hotel lobbies and shop windows.

Festive food is central to Christmas in Mauritius and beach resorts such as Grand Baie and Flic en Flac host gala dinners and festive brunches to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Maldives

The traditional colors of Christmas are red and green, but they can be replaced by many shades of blue, just visit the Maldives. To do this, fly to the capital Male, then board a seaplane and head to one of the island resorts to celebrate Christmas in a villa on the shores of the warm Indian Ocean.

Many hotels in the Maldives offer a traditional Christmas menu. However, if you want to try the local cuisine, you will be rewarded with lobsters, oysters and sea bass. Do not forget to add a glass of sparkling wine to them to create a real festive mood.

 Christmas Island, Australia

What could be more appropriate than to celebrate the winter holidays on Christmas Island? This is a real Australian corner of paradise, which is closer to the tropical waters of Indonesia than to the mainland. That is why the weather here is quite hot all year round.

While on the island, swim in the warm ocean waters, and back on land, you will witness one of the most amazing annual migrations – the mating season for red land crabs.

Christmas is the best time for a vacation, so choose a warm corner that you like and start an unusual celebration.

We will remind you! If you're tired of traditional Christmas celebrations at home, we've already told you where to find unique winter travel destinations. Rating of Christmas markets in Europe 2024/2025 in this article.

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