If you are still one of those who have not chosen a destination for this Christmas , you should know that it is not too late. Beyond the scheduled and organized trips and the classic destinations to travel on these dates, there are other places that allow you to spend a few different days within a Christmas environment. They are both international destinations – which are enjoyed in a very different way – and within Spain. And there are places with a lot of charm , which are ideal to experience a perfect Christmas .
Spain
Within Spain, you can take a trip back in time to experience Christmas in a medieval setting, but with the advantage of having all the services of the 21st century . The option is to travel to Salamanca and, specifically, to the La Alberca area, next to the Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia natural park.
This enclave has a great cultural environment, which allows you to learn about ancient traditions , its typical gastronomy and festivals , as well as participating and attending the different celebrations and parties that have been organized and which include gala dinners, party favors and even a disco. These are some of the leisure options, which can be enjoyed by staying in accommodations that are like villas to be like a true medieval king.
Continuing with different ways of experiencing Christmas within Spain, another of the possible options is to go to a flamenco tablao to get closer to this art and also learn more about gypsy culture . The proposals are diverse and there are several tablaos that have organized activities for these dates such as Cardamomo, which is in Madrid.
Its programming, for example, includes performances with relevant artists such as Antonio Canales, Juan AndrĂ©s Maya and Iván Vargas. They are shows that, in addition, for the days of Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be framed within a typical Christmas atmosphere of the gypsy people and that are accompanied by dinner on certain dates such as December 24, 25, 26, 30 and 31 as well as January 1.
And, for those who prefer calmer destinations to relax, a good alternative is the spas . For example, Mondariz’s includes Christmas and leisure programming –with dancing, dinner… -, which are combined with treatments so that people pamper themselves on these dates.
For example, it is possible to have body treatments , which combine health and beauty with the properties of typical products of these dates such as cava or with the richness of the centuries-old mineral-medicinal waters of this spa.
International destinations
Outside of Spain, many cities offer possibilities to experience a different and unforgettable Christmas. One of them is Venice . Actually, it is not a date when there are usually many tourists. And this has the advantage of being able to see it calmly and without crowds .
Among its main attractions are the boat trips through its canals and lagoons in which special dinners with French cuisine have been organized, which are accompanied by wines and champagne to give way to an entire night of dancing.
And, of course, there is always time to see all its charm, architecture and visit other areas such as the islands of Burano or Murano , which are well worth a good visit through their streets.
The most daring and adventurous can experience Christmas and New Year’s Eve at Victoria Falls and in Botswana, taking a safari that leads to different national parks and private reserves such as Moremi or Kalahari. A wonderful environment for lovers of fauna and landscapes.
Flying over Victoria Falls to see the 108-meter high waterfall is another alternative for these days, as well as observing other mythical places from the sky such as the Okavango Delta or the Kalahari Desert .