Around the world, everybody's Christmas is different whether it be traditional, religious, just like every other day or even a working day. And this is something people often ask us - what is Christmas like on La Palma?
Our day was something of a mix starting with a Christmas breakfast for our guests. Followed by just the two of us opening a few present along with the Christmas cards we had been saving up for the big day. And of course ringing the family to wish everybody a happy Christmas.
Normally on Christmas Day, we would go down to the sea at La Fajana below us. But as David had something of a leg injury we decided to let the Land Rover take the strain and do some lovely touristy things - here are a few of our photos!
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On La Palma, they love Nativity scenes.
Ours is rather incongruous :) |
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| Christmas lunch at La Fajana de Barlovento |
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| Driving through one of the hand-dug tunnels on the Mimbreras road, Barlovento |
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| Some interesting facts on the mirador information board |
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| The Landy gets to join in with the Christmas spirit |
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Still in awe of the scenery
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| Christmas mascot |
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| And still in the festive spirit on 5 January, a trip to the beach |
However, it is perhaps the evening of the 5th January that is the star of the show. This is when the Three Wise Men arrive on La Palma (three for each major town/city) and bring gifts for the children. In some places, they arrive on real camels - it's quite a sight!
The next day, 6th January, is Epiphany and a religious holiday. So if you are on holiday on La Palma over the 5th/6th January, do try and catch a glimpse of the Kings (Los Reyes) and remember that on the 6th January, shops and banks will all be closed.
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