December in Lanzarote

What to do in Lanzarote in Dicember

December in Lanzarote always gives me a beautiful mix: the soft winter light, the villages getting ready for Christmas, and those calm days when it still feels good to walk under the sun. While other places are freezing, here the weather remains gentle, making it easy to combine a hike among volcanoes with an afternoon strolling through lights and local life.

During this time of year, I love visiting the nativity scenes set up by the municipalities. Many of them recreate Lanzarote in miniature: white houses, salt pans, small fishing boats, palm trees, volcanoes… tiny details that show how Christmas has been celebrated on the island for generations. Christmas markets also start to appear, full of local crafts and products, where I always end up discovering something new.

December is also a perfect month to go for a walk. The mild temperatures and clean air make the trails especially enjoyable. Early in the morning, the island is serene, and at sunset the light turns golden — ideal for embracing the landscape without rushing.

If you visit Lanzarote this month, I encourage you to:

– Always stick to marked trails and take care of the environment.
– Enjoy the nativity scenes and Christmas markets in villages like Yaiza, Haría or Teguise, where the season is lived in a simple and authentic way.
– Choose more conscious travel: small groups, local products, and a pace that allows you to truly appreciate the scenery.

For me, December is the perfect month to end the year walking slowly, toasting with a good local wine and letting the landscape work its magic.