WHICH OF THE CANARY ISLANDS IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
The Canary Islands – an amazing place with a special atmosphere, indescribable landscapes of the tropics, dunes, volcanoes, waterfalls, clean beaches and azure waters. Previously, vacations to the Canaries were considered expensive and only for the elite, so it is not strange that they are today one of the most visited by tourists in Spain.
Service, comfort and the natural environment in the Canaries are still considered unsurpassed. And this is the only place in Europe where you can relax on the beautiful sandy beaches all winter. That’s why the Canaries are called “Eternal Spring Islands”.
The Canary Islands consist of 7 islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera.
Most often, tourists choose the first two. However, each of them will be remembered by the guests for a long time and each has been built up to become touristic paradises. Each more unique than the other, amazing mountains, the Teide volcano, black sand on the beaches, Martian landscapes in the Timanfaya park, the cliffs of Los Organos and the unusual shape of junipers and even ancient pyramids. The Canary Islands have a lot to offer.
The climate in the Canary Islands
The perfect climate is an anomaly caused by many factors – the Atlantic Ocean, Neighbouring Africa, northern winds, mountainous topography of the islands themselves. All of this results in an everlasting spring/summer. The water temperature is kept at around 22-25 ° C, and even in the winter it rarely drops below 12-15 ° C.
What to see in the Canary Islands?
The largest and most popular of the Canary Islands- Tenerife. Famous for its black beaches and the beautiful volcano Teide. There are 12 climatic zones on the island; tropical forests and volcanic semi-deserts, mountain gorges and dunes, beaches with black and white sand offer you a choice of calm, secluded relaxation, and noisy fun. For example, Los Cristianos, like neighboring Las Americas, are active resorts, which are mainly visited by many tourists from England and Germany, so the island is always fun, there are many bars and discos On the island of Tenerife, some of the beaches are artificially covered with golden sand, brought from the Sahara or extracted from the deep sea. Of course, most hotels are located near the sea, where the climate is better and always eternal spring.
The tourist services in the Canary Islands are simply magnificent – some of the best in Europe. Many tourists come here in the season, so you should reserve hotels and vacations in advance.
Puerto de la Cruz – is very suitable for couples for a relaxing holiday “alone with nature.” Only here the coast there is steep and rocky, there are practically no beaches as such, but there are many pools.
Fuerteventura – and its many many sandy beaches, many kilometers long, very wide and mostly deserted, are the best and longest in the Canary Archipelago.
The island of Gran Canaria, the capital island, is also very popular. Ideal for a relaxing vacation far away from everything without having to give up anything for it. The best of both worlds island. Large hotels or apartments, many shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions. It is suitable for both family and youth recreation. Also on the island are resorts specializing in water sports and equipped with yacht parking. Here you can make excursions by sea, windsurf, fish in the open ocean, parachute, etc. The island is very suitable for extreme sports and outdoor enthusiasts. When here you should visit – Dunas de Maspalomas. This place is with pure golden sand and a well-maintained 5-km beach.
Lanzarote is an island of volcanoes. The island is perfect for relaxation, not saturated with civilized entertainment.
Traditional Canarian food
Jacket potatoes is a true staple here and can always be found on the menu. It is served with mojo sauce, a spicy red sauce that is amazing after a day in the sun.
Lamb or goat roasted in olive oil with spices, (Asado carne de cabra).
Rancho canario – a thick and fatty meat soup of beef, chicken, and rabbit with peas.
