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Canary IslandsThe Canary Islands – A tropical paradise of perpetual spring and summer, beautiful beaches, superbly equipped holiday resorts, water sports and water parks, golf holidays, excursions and all round holiday fun lying off the coast of Africa. That is what tourists think of when they think of the Canary Islands. The Canary Islands consists of seven major islands: Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. With a sprinkling of smaller islets including Alegranza, Lobos, Montana Clara, La Graciosa, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste. 
What makes the Canaries such a great place for a holiday is not just the year round sunshine and a wealth of water related sports, it's also because the landscapes of each island are so radically different to each other there is always something or somewhere new to explore. The western islands are mountainous, dominated by Tenerife’s Mount Teide whereas the eastern islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are relatively flat and boast beautiful uncrowded beaches. Getting to the Canary Islands is really easy! Cheap Flights to the Canary Islands abound and are available from budget airlines, charter flights and scheduled flights with an excellent choice of Airports offering direct flights to Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Palma. Based out of Leeds-Bradford Airport Jet2 are really good for those in the North West of England and there are more flight options here: Air Travel and Flight Bookings Because the Canary Islands are such a popular holiday destination there is a wide range of hotels and apartments available coupled with a large choice of holiday villas all bookable online There are Tour Operators and Travel Agents that specialise in the Canaries and provide great package deals. Here are a few of our favourites: Direct Holidays, Jet2Holidays and Co-operative Travel Travelling within the Canary Islands can be done through Canary Island Ferries Fred Olsen Express and Naviera Armas Domestic flights are available from Islas Airways and Binter Canarias |
TenerifeTenerife is the largest of the seven main Canary Islands and the island’s climate, superb beaches and huge range of visitor attractions make it a favourite holiday destination for winter and summer sun seekers. Tenerife has a sub-tropical climate tempered by the Trade Winds and Gulf Stream with an average winter temperature of 18C and an average summer temperature of 24C Tourism is more prevalent in the southern part of Tenerife, which is hotter and drier and has many well developed resorts such as Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos. More recently coastal development has spread northwards from Playa de Las Americas and now encompasses the former small enclave of La Caleta. Tenerife’s most famous feature is its extraordinary volcanic landscape. The island is home to the world’s third highest volcano – Mount Teide which at 3,718 metres is the tallest peak in Spain. The volcano is the centre piece of Las Canadas national park which is littered with eerie lava formations. The area known as Costa Adeje (Las Americas - Los Cristianos) comprises many world-class facilities and leisure opportunities besides sea and sand, such as quality shopping centres, golf courses, pubs, clubs, discos, restaurants, water parks, animal parks, and a theatre suitable for musicals. In the more lush and green north of Tenerife the main development for tourism has been in the town of Puerto de la Cruz. The town itself has kept some of its old-harbour town charm mixed with northern European influences and is a favourite for the more mature traveller. It is very popular with German and Spanish tourists. Tenerife offers the widest range of tourist attractions of any of the Canaries, with its spectacular volcanic scenery and distinctive black sands. There are plenty of water sports on offer and a vibrant nightlife.
Hotels Los Cristianos |
Gran CanariaGran Canaria is often referred to as a "Miniature Continent" due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found. The north tends to be cooler while the south is warmer and sunnier. The east coast of the island is flat and dotted with beaches while the western coast is rockier and mountainous with ravines which come down from the central peaks, which are over 2000m high, to the shore. Gran Canaria is the most visited of the Canary Islands and Las Palmas the capital and biggest city in the Canaries offers a great beach and vibrant atmosphere. Most tourists stay in the south of the island, which is sunnier and has less rain than the north as well as many lively beach resort communities. The beach resorts start in the central eastern part of the southern coast in the Maspalomas area which includes the towns of San Agustin, Playa del Ingles, Sonnenland, Maspalomas and Meloneras. The Dunes of Maspalomas are located between Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. Gran Canaria has a number of National Parks and Protected Spaces, such as the Rural Park of Nublo, Doramas's Jungle, the Ravine of Azuaje, Tamadaba and Pino Santo.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Hotels |
FuerteventuraFuerteventura is the most sparsely populated of the Canary Islands and the main economy on Fuerteventura is based on tourism. To the north the coastline is mostly made up of fine sand dunes while the south is filled with long beaches and remote bays. Especially outstanding are the beaches of Jandia in the south and Corralejo in the north. Primary tourist areas are around the existing towns of Corralejo in the north and Morro Jable in Jandia a large peninsula at the southern end of Fuerteventura and home to what is undoubtedly one of the best beaches in Europe. To the east is Caleta de Fuste a purpose built resort situated on a horseshoe-shaped bay which is ideal for families. The constant winds blowing along the coast make Fuerteventura a paradise for windsurfing which is common around Corralejo and Playas de Sotavento. Surfing is common in the west and north coast where there are large waves and, wave sailing (windsurfing in waves) is popular at the coast along the northern half of the island.
Fuerteventura Hotels Jandia, Morro del Jable, Costa Calma.... |
La PalmaLa Palma is a beautiful green island par excellence; it may not have the long sandy beaches of some of the other Canary Islands, but it more than makes up for it with gorgeous sandy coves, luxurious vegetation, a tropical rainforest, tiny villages and breathtaking views. La Palma is, according to many people, the most beautiful of the Canary Islands, unspoilt by heavy tourism and ideal for rest, peace and quiet, walking and hiking. Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of the island and one of the prettiest cities in the Canaries. The centre of the island is dominated by the world’s largest known crater, La Caldera de Taburiente which is a National Park. Formed by volcanic activity and erosion the Caldera has a width of 9000m and depths of some 1200 metres full of dense pine forests. The highest point is Roque de los Muchachos at 2423 metres on the northern slopes home to one of the worlds key Astrophysical Observatories. The impressive grandeur of the Caldera can be observed from the observation platform of La Cumbrecita on its southern side.
Hotels Santa Cruz de la Palma |
LanzaroteLanzarote is the most northerly of the major Canary Islands, located some eleven kilometres north-east of Fuerteventura and one kilometre from the island of Graciosa. The majority of Lanzarote’s coastline is rocky, but there are a large number of excellent beaches to be found. Lanzarote’s dramatic landscape includes the mountain ranges of Famara (671 metres) in the north and Ajaches (608 metres) to the south. South of the Famara massif is the El Jable desert which separates Famara and Montanas del Fuego. The mountainous area of Lanzarote is called Timanfaya National Park home to the tallest mountain of Penas del Chache rising some 670 metres above sea level. Lanzarote is of volcanic origin, as are the other islands of the archipelago, but here volcanoes have been active as recent as the 18th and 19th centuries. As a result of this activity Lanzarote has some of the most incredible landscapes you may find on this planet including opulent vegetation next to bizarre forms of petrified lava.
Lanzarote Hotels - Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca.... |
La GomeraLa Gomera is roughly circular, about 22 km in diameter with a rugged coastline full of cliffs with a mountainous inland rising to 1487 metres at the island's highest peak Garajonay. The upper reaches of this densely wooded region are almost permanently shrouded in clouds and mist, and as a result are covered in lush and diverse vegetation which forms the basis of Spain's Garajonay National Park. The slopes are criss-crossed by paths that present varying levels of difficulty and stunning views to visiting walkers. The central mountains catch the moisture from the trade wind clouds and yield a dense jungle climate in the cooler air, which contrasts with the warmer, sun-baked cliffs near sea level. Between these extremes one finds a fascinating variation of microclimates and for centuries, the inhabitants of La Gomera have farmed the lower levels by channelling runoff water to irrigate their vineyards, orchards and banana groves. |
El HierroEl Hierro is the most westerly of the Canary Islands. Triangular in shape, rugged and mountainous and with a coastline of sheer cliffs reaching into the sea El Hierro is the smallest of the major islands. In the centre of El Hierro there is a high plateau whose highest point is Malpaso at 1,501 metres. On the coast there is an exception to the cliffs in the form of an inlet called El Golfo, a 14km stretch of slopes with forests and vineyards. The capital of the island Valverde is a pleasant, picturesque place with beautiful gardens and a lovely square from where the sea and other islands can be seen. Like all of the Canary Islands, El Hierro is a tourist destination and an ideal place for peaceful holidays in touch with nature. It is served by a small airport, El Hierro Airport at Valverde and a ferry terminal, both of which connect to Tenerife.
Hotels Valverde Airport El Hierro |
