Canary
IslandsVisitors to the Canary Islands are blessed
with heaps of spectacular attractions,
year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, a
rich and varied landscape and some of the
most colourful fiestas and carnivals in Spain.
Lanzarote

TENERIFE, GRAN CANARIA,
LA PALMA, LA GOMERA,
FUERTEVENTURA,
LANZAROTE and EL HIERRO
lie just off the coast of Africa, resting peacefully in the cool blue
Atlantic Ocean. With seven beautiful islands to discover, your
dream holiday begins here. Escape, relax and enjoy the islands’
wide-range of high quality activities like trekking, para-gliding,
sailing and golf. There are wonderful sandy beaches, colourful
fiestas, hidden black-sand bays, forests to explore and white sand
dunes to get lost in, all only four hours from the UK!
LANZAROTE experienced volcanic eruptions in the 18th and
19th centuries that transformed a great part of its landscape. A
cloud of ashes and volcanic rests stood still over an extension of
200km2 forming the badlands of the Fire Mountains, today, the
spectacular National Park of Timanfaya. Whether it’s fishing in
the small bays and turquoise sea of Las Coloradas, sunbathing on
the golden sand of Punta del Papagayo or visiting the vineyards
nestled between volcanic craters in region of Geria, Lanzarote will
not dissapoint.
GRAN CANARIA is the most cosmopolitan of the islands, a
place to enjoy art, culture, museums, classical music,
opera and film festivals combined with popular family
theme parks, beauty and well being centres and
delicious cuisine. The beautiful old quarter of
Vegueta and Triana in Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria is great for shopping, whilst in the
south of the island, the wonderful beaches of
San Agustín, El Inglés and Maspalomas are
where most holiday-makers flock to.
FUERTEVENTURA is a peaceful island and
the second largest of the Canaries. It also has the
oldest history and the longest beaches. Between Pajara
and Jandia, you will find an almost untouched 6km stretch
of beach with golden sand, crystalline sea, and a colourful
underwater-world which attracts divers from all over. Loose
yourself in a small coastal village full of flavour and traditional
architecture or relish in the modern amenities available like golf,
watersports and theme parks.
LA PALMA is also known as ‘the pretty island’ because of its
breathtaking landscapes and exotic spots; ‘the green island’
because of its exuberant forests and natural beauties; and ‘the
island of the stars’ due to the unbelievable clarity of the sky there.
It’s lush vegetation and running streams make La Palma very
different from the other islands, a perfect getaway with enchanting
accommodation and traditional craftworks full of curiosities.
TENERIFE is an island of many contrasts, from its unique
contours and terrain, and its variety of landscapes to its peaceful
coastline. In the north of the island, you will find a traditional
atmosphere whilst the popular south has a more cosmopolitan feel
to it. Search for Bottlenose dolphins, go deep sea fishing, play
golf, go rock climbing or mountain biking, or for the less active
minded, take in some culture at the UNESCO site of La Laguna
or a musical delight at the Auditorium.
EL HIERRO is the smallest and most western of
the islands and is a land made for peace and quiet.
In an area covering just a little over 278 square
kilometres, you can find green forests, rocky
coasts, gentle meadows and places like El
Sabinar, whose trees are strange and twisted
having been sculpted by the winds. Enjoy some of
the best sea-beds in the world with crystal clear
waters and hundreds of subtropical species.
LA GOMERA is a land of contrasts and also one of
the most beautiful of the Canary Islands. Relax and watch the
world go by on this charming and pure island with it’s abundance
of nature and beautiful small beaches. La Gomera is a haven for
very old and original popular customs like the way that different
valleys communicate with each other in a whistling language,
similar to the "yodling" in the European Alps.
Fuerteventura
Four
of Spain’s
thirteen national
parks are located
in the Canary
Islands.
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GRAN CANARIA has the biggest population of
all the islands and also boasts the most important
city in terms of population size and economic
activity, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The capital of FUERTEVENTURA, Puerto
Rosario is a small picturesque town with just
15,550 inhabitants and it is here that you will get
a true feeling for the typical style of the Canary
Islands architecture.
LA GOMERA has mostly small bays with fine
sand, which include the small picturesque fishing-
village of Playa de Santiago and at the exit of Valle
Gran Rey, a valley with important plantations, is
one of the island's best beaches.
EL HIERRO’S capital city, Valverde, is a small
picturesque settlement with gardens and parks, an
interesting church and a nice square from which
you have a great view over the sea.
Wherever you are in LANZAROTE, you will
never be far from a fine sandy beach and pretty
white houses. The thermal spa of Puerto del
Carmen and the tropical ambience of Playa Blanca
make them two of the most popular resorts on
Lanzarote.
La Caldera de Taburiente is a unique part of LA
PALMA’S countryside and was designated a
National Park in 1954 because of its immense
scientific importance and its exceptional wild
landscapes, huge pines and waterfalls.
TENERIFE is the largest of the islands and has
a strange triangular shape, with the gigantic Pico
del Teide rising up in the centre to 3,718 meters,
making it the highest point in all of Spain.
Spanish Tourist Office
24hr brochure request line 08459
400 180. (national rates apply)
www.tourspain.co.uk
www.spain.info
Canary Islands www.canarias.org
Official language Spanish
Average seaside temperatures
Summer 24°C
Winter 21°C
Currency Euro
Average flying time from UK 4 hours.
Did you know?
The Teide volcano on Tenerife is the
highest mountain in Spain and the
third largest volcano on Earth.
The Canary Islands are outside the
European Union customs territory,
though politically within the EU.
During the Second World War,
Winston Churchill prepared plans for
the British seizure of the Canary
Islands as a naval base.
Gran Canaria
Tenerife
Gran Canaria
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