The Top 24 Best Holiday Destinations in December

SANTA CRUZ, TENERIFE

Santa Cruz – a beautiful port city in Spain’s largest Canary Island (Tenerife) – is the perfect destination if you’re a bit of a culture vulture. And, it’s excellent if you’re looking for a little winter sun too, with temperatures in December and January occasionally reaching as high as 20°C. Its beautifully preserved buildings and charming old town provide hours of interest, and the Auditorio de Tenerife hosts numerous concerts. Explore Santa Cruz’s museums and churches, and consider spending some time on the beach too: even in winter, it’s warm enough to sit with a book and listen to the waves. In the early evening, hang out at the harbour to see locals roasting chestnuts and drinking red wine in winter, and while away the night eating tapas at one of the city’s many excellent restaurants.