Canary Islands Holidays
Beautiful coast line near los Llanos de Aridane
The Canary Islands consist of seven Spanish islands situated in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the west coast of Africa.
Of the seven islands five are main holiday destinations visited each year by millions of tourists, especially Europeans in search of winter sun. Tenerife is the largest of the islands and home to Spain’s highest peak: Mount Tiede, and the resort of Playa De Las Americas well known for its vibrant nightlife. Gran Canaria is known for its mix of different landscapes with snow-capped mountains, lush forests and desert areas. This is also where the capital of the Canary Islands, Las Palmas, is located. Lanzarote has stunning landscapes, created by the hundreds of volcanoes that cover the island, as well as the longest volcanic tunnel in the world. Fuerteventura benefits from strong trade winds making it a windsurfer’s paradise and playing host to the windsurfing world championships that take place each year. La Palma is set apart from the other four main holiday islands in that the development of the island for tourism has been tightly controlled. Most visitors to La Palma come in search of relaxation and to admire its stunning natural beauty, away from the noisy nightclubs and crowded resorts that are prevalent on the neighbouring islands.
With year round sunshine and average temperatures ranging from 17 to 25°C the Canary Islands are an ideal destination for a beach holiday no matter what month of the year it happens to be.
Of the seven islands five are main holiday destinations visited each year by millions of tourists, especially Europeans in search of winter sun. Tenerife is the largest of the islands and home to Spain’s highest peak: Mount Tiede, and the resort of Playa De Las Americas well known for its vibrant nightlife. Gran Canaria is known for its mix of different landscapes with snow-capped mountains, lush forests and desert areas. This is also where the capital of the Canary Islands, Las Palmas, is located. Lanzarote has stunning landscapes, created by the hundreds of volcanoes that cover the island, as well as the longest volcanic tunnel in the world. Fuerteventura benefits from strong trade winds making it a windsurfer’s paradise and playing host to the windsurfing world championships that take place each year. La Palma is set apart from the other four main holiday islands in that the development of the island for tourism has been tightly controlled. Most visitors to La Palma come in search of relaxation and to admire its stunning natural beauty, away from the noisy nightclubs and crowded resorts that are prevalent on the neighbouring islands.
With year round sunshine and average temperatures ranging from 17 to 25°C the Canary Islands are an ideal destination for a beach holiday no matter what month of the year it happens to be.
Featured Destinations in Canary Islands
Featured Hotels
Caleta De Fuste
Corralejo
Costa Adeje
Costa Teguise
Maspalomas
Playa Blanca
Travellers' top tips for places in Canary Islands
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- Antigua: Hire a car to see the island very barren in places but you can get to some lovely beaches that you would not normally see gib186258
- Maspalomas: Visit the gorgeous beach here and in Playes del linges, also a trip to the Yumbo Centre is a must! It has everything! dgconroy
- Maspalomas: research where to eat out, there are many terrible restaurants, and a few gems. adrn01
- Los Cristianos: Take a trip to Los Abrigos for the views and fish restaurants skiingCheshire
- Playa Del Ingles: Visit the beach, local nightlife and waterpark. ESSEXUK2011
- Puerto De Santiago: are not looking for nightlife or shopping. Here you'll find nice restaurants, friendly people and lot of time for yourself. Zhurali
- Maspalomas: Turn left at the lighthouse and find many hidden bars and places to eat. Turn right and walk along the promanade with many posh shops, & bars. BRIANPC
- Playa Paraiso: Visit the shopping mall..... Whow........... trixy38
- Puerto Rico: take plenty of suncream it was really hot nisey41
- Caleta De Fuste: visit the chipmunks and ride the camels, enjoy the weather and relax in a quite but fun filled part of the canaries. Hayles_bop
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Canary Islands travel tips from your fellow travellers
- Guia De Isora: Take a comfortable pair of shoes or trainers, there are good walks around the area. - by UKtripper100
- Puerto Rico: Book a trip on big red the speed boat which is unlike any other!! fantastic fun - by reefo1
- Puerto Del Carmen: try the waves on a windy day - by andykfox
- Playa De Las Americas: bring lots of euros, spend about 300 more than we budgeted for. - by friends001
- Corralejo: Take the ferry over to Lanzarote - by Lisa-Halifax2006