If you feel the festive season is sneaking up on you and you’re not mentally prepared to deal with turkeys and tinsel, we have an alternative solution. If you’ve ever considered spending Christmas abroad, this could be the year for you. In today’s post, we’re giving you our advice on why you should pack up the presents and celebrate Christmas in style with a villa holiday in Lanzarote this winter.
Avoid the worst of the season
Spending Christmas Day on a beach may seem like an alien concept to many of us but, for some, it could be the perfect solution this festive period. As temperatures continue to drop and we long for the warmth of summer to return, why wait? With a holiday to Lanzarote, you can escape the British winter blues and sun yourself on a beautiful beach, right in the middle of December.
Traffic is also a big issue around the Christmas period, with last-minute shoppers, bargain hunters and stressed parents all keen to grab that final must-have present. This can take away some of the magic of Yuletide, as you spend hours queueing on roads and in shops – but, by boarding a plane to Lanzarote during the final few weeks of December, you can escape this unpleasant aspect of the festive period and return to Britain when the Christmas craze has calmed down.
Say goodbye to stress
With a trip to Lanzarote, Christmas holidays can be celebrated in style and without the stress that’s generally associated with this busy period. From the initial decision on whether to dine out for Christmas dinner or tackle the cooking yourself, through to present wrapping and sourcing extra furniture for unexpected visitors, the festive season usually passes us by in a haze of parties, prosecco and pigs in blankets.
By spending Christmas in Lanzarote, you can slow December down and truly enjoy some time out over the holidays. With just weeks until the big day, you needn’t worry about shelling out huge sums to enjoy a holiday, either – as our villas are all reasonably priced, with some last-minute discounts also available. And cheap Christmas holidays in Lanzarote don’t mean having to compromise on quality. At Optima Villas, we know Christmas can be expensive, which is why we’re committed to bringing you the break you deserve, without the expensive price tag.
Carry on the festivities
Whether you’re holidaying in Lanzarote for a few days or staying for the New Year celebrations, spending Christmas abroad means you can carry on the festivities for longer. From lazy days spent by your own private pool to relaxing evenings down by the marina, you can have your turkey and eat it, too!
By the time your holiday is over, the post-Christmas sales will be in full swing – so you’ll be able to enjoy all the tastes of a traditional Christmas once you land back on home soil, for a fraction of the cost. Gifts will be cheaper, too – so consider waiting to buy presents until you return.
Celebrate King’s Day
6th January marks King’s Day here in Lanzarote – so be sure to get involved in the celebrations if you’re here during this time. Legend has it that the people of Bethlehem set the town on fire to hide the North Star from King Herod – so, bonfires are traditionally lit to signify the end of the Christmas celebrations. Also thought to be the day when the Three Wise Men offered gifts to Jesus, in Spain, this is the day when Christmas gifts are typically exchanged.
Are you dreaming of spending Christmas Eve on the beach, Christmas Day lazing by the pool and Boxing Day soaking up the sun during a stroll through Playa Blanca? If you’ve been thinking about taking a trip to Lanzarote, Christmas 2017 is the perfect time to do so. We still have availability across the festive period for many of our villas – so book today to avoid disappointment!
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