Canaries

Traveling to the Canaries

The Canaries are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, off the Morocco, composed of seven main islands, all in their own way beautiful: on this page we describe how to choose the islands from Visit for the next holiday and what to see, postponing the detail pages for the most in-depth information.

First of all, in a travel itinerary to the Canaries you have to choose between the following seven islands: Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. The links between the islands are very comfortable, with different ferries a day between the nearby islands and many quick and low-cost flights (especially from Tenerife and Gran Canaria).

To get to the Canaries, there are numerous flights from Italy, which typically land in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Las Palmas (in Gran Canaria), but in some cases also in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
Regardless of the choices, Council To rent a car, which you can Search and book at this link . In fact, the islands, however small (Tenerife is the largest and does not exceed the hundred kilometers) are full of fascinating destinations reachable only with one half; Indeed, the most beautiful destinations are often those to get in the car after winding streets, avoiding the most touristic places.
Here is the seven main islands and directions to organize the travel itinerary to the Canaries more suited to your needs: Click on the island name or on the relative image to access the detail page.

Lanzarote

For some it is the most beautiful island of the Canaries, it is certainly a wonderful natural park with a unique environment. The interior of Lanzarote is in fact an expanse of craters and solidified magma, while the southern coast has the Playa da Papagajo and the most fascinating beaches of the archipelago. From Lanzarote you can also visit the islet of La Graciosa.

Fuerteventura

To the south of Lanzarote, twenty minutes by ferry, there is Fuerteventura, which is the second largest island of the Canaries and the one with the longest sandy stretches. In addition to the many beaches of the Jandia peninsula, you can admire the dunes of Corralejo and the wild west coast; By ferry you can reach the nearby and very small and paradise Isla Lobos.

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is a very tourist island and for this reason travelers do not appreciate it as one of the most beautiful of the Canaries, but with a rental car and doing trekking you can make some very interesting itineraries. The most fascinating destinations are the dunes of Maspalomas, the beaches of Gui Gui and Morro Jable, the mountains of the interior and the capital Las Palmas.

Tenerife

The largest island of the Canaries and for me also the best for a travel itinerary to discover the incredible variety of landscapes of the archipelago. The volcanic natural park of the Teide, the canyons, the beaches, the typical countries ... There is a lot to see in Tenerife, once you leave the areas of the resorts. In addition, from here you can reach the splendid islands described below.

La Palma

If I have to choose my favorite Canarian island, vote La Palma, very convenient to turn by car, with the most beautiful panoramic point of the Canarians (Los Muchachos), with beaches and mountains and forests and volcanoes, not to mention the picturesque and lively capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma.

La Gomera

La Piccola La Gomera, reachable by ferry from Tenerife or La Palma, is wild and little tourist, with trekking itineraries, natural, banana, canyon, cactus and tropical forests. Valle del Rey and Hermigua are among the most interesting destinations.

El Hierro

Among the main islands of the Canaries, El Hierro is the most remote and for this reason also the least touristy. It is also the only one in which I have not been, and for this reason, photos and detailed article are missing. Like La Gomera, also El Hierro is rich in hiking itineraries and also has one of the most beautiful natural pools of the archipelago.

Release itinerary to the Canaries

To organize a trip to the Canaries, you have to choose the islands To visit according to its own interests and at the time available.
For the most beautiful beaches, opt for Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, taking into account that the ocean water is quite fresh: don't expect to spend time at sea! To make some good swims in costume, without suffering the cold too much, the water temperature is ideal from August to November. In winter, along the marvelous beaches you can walk, and it will be beautiful.

If you want to make a "on the road" itinerary to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Canaries, also making a few trekking, go to Tenerife, rent a car and, if you have time, go with the car, also to La Palma EA La Gomera, by ferry (eg with a circular itinerary Los Cristianos (Tenerife) -> Santa Cruz de la Palma -> San Sebastian de la Gomera -> Los Cristianos).
If you have only two to three days, you can consider Gran Canaria: sand dunes, beaches, trekking, fishermen countries ... all concentrated in an island not too big.
In any case, I recommend driving away from the resort areas and your holiday will be memorable!

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