Your Sunny Christmas in Southern Tenerife

Special dates at Checkin Bungalows Atlántida!

Does your holiday coincide with Halloween, Christmas or New Year's Eve? The hotel has planned special activities and celebrations to make these dates even more enjoyable.

Halloween, 31 October

• Get ready for a frightfully fun night! On 31 October, children and adults alike can get into the Halloween spirit with face painting, trick or treating and themed activities at the Mini Club.

• The fun continues with a Room of Horrors, a Mini Disco of Horrors and an evening performance by singers.

Christmas, 25 December

• Celebrate Christmas Day without a care! On 25 December, you can enjoy a special Christmas lunch, followed in the evening by live music and a special Christmas Mega Bingo.

New Year's Eve, 31 December

• See out the year in style! On 31 December, enjoy a New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, live music and a special Mega Raffle with a hamper prize.

• As midnight approaches, there will be party favours and the traditional New Year's Eve grapes to welcome the new year together.

Important if you're travelling over New Year! The last meal included will be breakfast on 1 January 2027.

Checkin Bungalows Atlántida 3*: a family base between pools and beach in Los Cristianos

Three pools, a mini-golf course and the beach a short stroll away: that's everyday life at Checkin Bungalows Atlántida, right in Los Cristianos, in southern Tenerife.

In the morning, Los Tarajales beach is around 300 metres away, so the car can stay in the free car park. And if winter brings cooler days, two of the pools are heated during the season.

In the afternoon, the kids head for the mini-golf while the grown-ups take on tennis or squash. As the sun sets, the sun terrace at the bar is waiting, and the kitchen area lets you plan dinners at your own pace.

It's no surprise that guests rate the location and the staff's friendliness highest.

Few places in Los Cristianos combine a walkable beach, heated pools and so much sport for the whole family. Book your deal today and start counting down to your sunny getaway.

Choosing Full Board?

This hotel offers plenty of flexibility, so you can organise your stay to suit you:

• You can start with lunch on your arrival day and finish with Breakfast on your departure day.
• You can start with dinner on your arrival day and finish with lunch on your departure day.

There’s nothing you need to arrange in advance! When you arrive at the accommodation, simply let the staff know which meal you’d like to start with and they’ll take care of everything.

This only applies to meals. Please check the key collection and room check-out times to plan your stay.

Los Cristianos: The Scandinavian health retreat where winter never comes

Before becoming one of the main tourist destinations in southern Tenerife, Los Cristianos was a peaceful fishing village whose winter appeal began with a therapeutic miracle. Its privileged microclimate conceals fascinating stories:

• The Swedish origins of winter tourism: In 1956, Swedish journalist Bengt Rylander arrived in the village in a wheelchair, seeking relief from multiple sclerosis. The warm, dry winter climate of Tenerife dramatically improved his mobility. News spread across Scandinavia, turning the village into Europe’s first destination for health and rehabilitation tourism.

• The invisible “shield” of Teide: While the north of the island and much of Europe are covered in clouds in autumn and winter, Teide acts as a natural barrier against the moist trade winds, guaranteeing constant sunshine and temperatures of 23-25 °C in the middle of January.

• A year-round whale sanctuary: Unlike other areas where cetaceans only pass through, the waters off the coast are home to a resident colony of short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, 365 days a year.

• The port of the former salt flats: Until the mid-20th century, the local economy relied not on tourism, but on exports of salt, quarried stone and tomatoes grown in the volcanic greenhouses of the south.

Our recommendations:

• Whale and dolphin watching without the crowds: Make the most of the autumn and winter season with an eco-friendly boat holiday from the harbour. The sea is usually perfectly calm, and an encounter with the resident pilot whales is almost guaranteed.

• Climb Montaña de Guaza: Head up this volcanic natural monument right next to the village. The route is an easy one-and-a-half-hour walk, with panoramic views of the cliffs of Los Cristianos and the neighbouring island of La Gomera on the horizon.

• Sunset on the Las Vistas promenade: Stroll along the seafront to Las Vistas beach in the late afternoon and enjoy a swim in water at around 21 °C as the sun sets over the ocean.

Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is a place of striking contrasts. In a single day you can stand above a sea of clouds beside Mount Teide and finish the afternoon on a sunny beach in the south. With temperatures hovering around 22°C all year round, it's an easy escape whatever the season.

It suits almost everyone: families come for the beaches and theme parks, couples for the sunsets and wine country, and nature lovers for volcanic landscapes and ancient laurel forests. The south is sunnier and livelier, while the greener north keeps a more traditional, local feel.

Make sure you visit:

Start with Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site crowned by Spain's highest peak at 3,715 metres. Drive up early in the morning, when the light is soft and the views over the clouds are at their best, and take the cable car almost all the way to the summit.

From there, head down to the north coast. San Cristóbal de La Laguna, another World Heritage Site, is perfect for strolling among colonial-style streets and colourful façades, while La Orotava is famous for its carved wooden balconies. Round off the route in Icod de los Vinos, home to the Drago Milenario, a centuries-old dragon tree, and in Garachico, where the sea fills natural lava pools.

On the west coast, the sheer Acantilados de Los Gigantes drop straight into the Atlantic and look spectacular at sunset.

Beaches we think you'll like:

Las Teresitas, near Santa Cruz, has golden sand and calm water protected by a breakwater, which makes it ideal for children. In the south, El Médano is the go-to spot for windsurfers and kitesurfers, with a long, laid-back beach and Montaña Roja as a backdrop.

If you're after a touch of luxury, Playa del Duque in Costa Adeje offers turquoise water and a smart promenade. In Puerto de la Cruz, Playa Jardín mixes volcanic black sand with gardens designed by César Manrique.

Family-friendly activities:

A family day out could start with a boat trip from the south coast to spot dolphins and pilot whales, which live in these waters all year. In the afternoon, choose between Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz, with its animals and shows, or the slides at Siam Park in Costa Adeje.

For something calmer, the short trails in Anaga Rural Park take you through misty laurel forest, and the natural pools along the north coast make swimming fun for all ages.

Local delicacies you have to try:

Canarian cooking is simple and full of flavour. Almost every meal starts with papas arrugadas, small wrinkled potatoes served with red or green mojo sauce, alongside a slice of grilled cheese. For something heartier, try conejo en salmorejo, rabbit marinated in garlic, herbs and wine, or a bowl of escaldón, made with gofio, the toasted flour islanders have eaten for centuries.

The best place to taste it all is a guachinche in the north: a simple, family-run eatery serving homemade food with local wine from the island's volcanic vineyards. Finish with a barraquito, a layered coffee that is a Tenerife classic.

Make the most of your visit:

Tenerife is a great base for exploring further. These are our favourite day trips from the south coast:

• La Gomera (about 1 hour by ferry from Los Cristianos): a green island crowned by Garajonay National Park.
• Masca and Teno Rural Park (about 1 hour): a hamlet hidden among dramatic ravines.
• Anaga and Taganana (about 1 hour 15 minutes): wild mountains, black-sand beaches and whitewashed houses.
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife (about 1 hour): the capital, with the striking Auditorio de Tenerife and a lively seafront.