MSC Cruises presents its winter cruises to the Canary Islands. During the winter months, the Canary Islands offer an alternative to traditional sun and beach tourism, thanks to a combination of gastronomy, nature, and culture that allows you to discover the archipelago from different perspectives.
According to the fourth survey of today's traveler: preferences and their relationship with cruises, 34% of Spaniards prefer to travel off-season, mainly for economic reasons and the opportunity to enjoy destinations more peacefully. In the case of the Canary Islands, 50% of those seeking to escape the winter cold cite the climate as one of its main attractions, while 46% value the possibility of visiting several islands without changing accommodations or transferring luggage.
Gastronomy offers a glimpse into the islands' identity through their products and traditions. MSC Cruises' excursions include options that combine heritage, landscapes, and local cuisine.
In Lanzarote, for example, some excursions include a visit to Timanfaya National Park and El Golfo, along with a stop at a local winery to learn about the island's winemaking process and enjoy a tasting.
Another option combines a visit to Teguise and the Monument to the Farmer with a tasting of volcanic wines and local goat cheese.
The volcanoes, lava fields, craters, geysers and lunar-like landscapes make the Canary Islands a particularly attractive destination for travelers interested in nature.
In Lanzarote, passengers can explore Timanfaya National Park and its volcanic landscapes. Other excursions allow them to discover the north of the island, the Mirador del Río viewpoint, and the Jameos del Agua caves. There are also options for those seeking a more active experience, such as hiking trails through Timanfaya, traversing craters, petrified lava fields, and volcanic cones.
The December bank holiday, Christmas, New Year's Eve or Three Kings Day also offer an opportunity to travel as a family and turn the discovery of the islands into a shared experience.
The cruise format allows you to combine different destinations while staying in the same accommodation and without having to transfer luggage between islands. Ports of call offer the opportunity to discover new places, while on board passengers have access to dining, entertainment, and relaxation areas.
For the December long weekend, MSC Fantasia proposes a seven-day itinerary departing on December 7 from Civitavecchia and stopping in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Thus, the Canary Islands present themselves during the winter as a destination that allows you to combine different experiences in the same trip, from gastronomy and volcanic landscapes to the discovery of several islands, without needing to change accommodation.
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