The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands is an archipelago which is a Spanish autonomous region, located not far from the northwest coast of Africa, about 100 km west of the border between Western Sahara and Morocco, and is one of the outermost regions of the European Union. The Canary Islands consist of clusters of islands that have the most amazing natural beauty to visit. Some islands are contained in the Canary islands are Isla de Lobos, Roque del Oeste, Roque del Este, Montana Clara, Alegranza, La Graciosa, El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Tenerife is the largest island in Canary archipelago.
With the natural beauties that are owned in the Canary Islands have made these islands be one of the main tourist destinations for those who want to vacation in Spain. What are the main attractions of these islands can suck up to 12 million tourists per year? OK, we’ll discuss where are the Canary Islands vacation?
Tenerife Island
Tenerife Island
Tenerife Island is a volcanic island and is the largest island of the seven islands in the Canary Islands. Tenerife Island is located in the Atlantic Ocean, only 300 km from the coast of Africa. For those of you who like adventure tours, you can visit Mt. Teide, a mountain with a height of 12,200 feet, the highest mountain in Spain. Mt. Teide is also a third largest volcano in the world. To reach the peak, tourist can ride the cable car and enjoy the beauty of the slopes of Mt. Teide. Arriving at the peak of Mt. Teide, tourist can enjoy the beauty colors of various volcanic rocks.
For those of you who want to sunbathe and enjoy the beauty of the beach, you can visit the north coast of Tenerife, a beach directly adjacent to a steep cliff. Another option for those who enjoy hiking can explore the traditional rural towns and villages in the hill slopes. Tourist can also enjoy the beauty of the harbor in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of Tenerife Island. Very interesting place to visit, isn’t right? Don’t forget to catch a Tenerife package holidays in your next vacation.
Gran Canaria Island
Gran Canaria Island
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an island’s capital of Gran Canaria Island that has have two bays and beautiful beaches, Playa de las Canteras and Playa de las Alcaravaneras. As an old city founded in 1478, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has many historical relics, mainly found in the district of Vegueta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tourists can visit the Bandama Caldera (Bandama Natural Monument) in Santa Brigida, a volcanic caldera located about 569 m above sea level. From its peak, Pico de Bandama, tourists took about half an hour walk to the volcanic caldera that has a width of about 1.000 m with a depth of 200 m. In addition, tourists can visit the archaeological site of El Tope, La Angostura and Las Meleguinas to enjoy a relic from the stone age.
Another interesting tourist destinations located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are the Church of San Juan Bautista, Jardin de la Marquesa de Arucas, Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Telde, Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pino, Basilica de San Juan Bautista, Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pino, and Archaeological sites in Telde. If you are interested to visit Las Palmas, you can visit in January, February and March in which some year festivals are held here. Especially for those of you who want to participate in Fundacionales Fiestas de San Juan (Saint John’s festival), visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in June (24).
Lanzarote Island
La Cueva de los Verdes, Lanzarote Island
Lanzarote Island is a volcanic island located at the east of the Canary Islands, about 79 miles off the coast of Africa. In Lanzarote, you can visit the world’s longest volcanic tunnel, Atlantida Tunnel. Atlantida Tunnel has a length more than 7 km. Tourist can also enjoy the beauty of the La Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua.
If you want to enjoy the white sand beaches, you can visit Playa Blanca and Papagayo. For those of you who vacation with children, you can visit the Lanzarote Aquarium, a largest aquarium in the Canary Islands. Other tourist destinations you can visit in Lanzarote are Mirador Del Rio, Casa Museo y Monumento al Campesino, Castillo de San Jose, Cactus Garden, Guinate Tropical Park & ??Penguin Paradise, Castillo de San Gabriel, LagOmar Museum, Wine Museum, Timanfaya National Park, El Golfo and Los Hervideros.
La Palma Island
El Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma Island
La Palma Island is the fifth largest island of the seven main islands located in the Canary Islands, located north west of the Canary archipelago. Santa Cruz de la Palma is the capital of this volcanic island that has a famous festival, La Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves. In Santa Cruz de la Palma, you can find many houses from the 17th and 18th centuries.
As one of the World Biosphere Reserve established by UNESCO, it is reasonable if you visit the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. On the slopes of El Roque de los Muchachos, tourists can find dragon tree, bay forests and pine forests. If you like astronomy, La Palma is one of the world’s best locations for astronomical observations. Other attractions you can visit in La Palma are the Parque de Belmaco Arqueológico, Palmex Cactus, San Antonio volcano, the volcano Teneguia, museums and others.
La Gomera Island
Playa de Vueltas, La Gomera Island
La Gomera Island is an island in the Canary Islands for the last port before Christopher Columbus crossed to the Atlantic in 1492. Tourists can visit the Valle Gran Rey, a valley with a famous legendary tale, king Hupalupa. You can enjoy the beauty of the beach at La Playa, Playa de Valle Gran Rey, Playa de Ingles, Charco del Conde or Baby-Beach, Playa de Vueltas, and Playa de Argaga. In addition, tourists can visit the La Puntilla, La Calera, Vueltas and areas of Valle Gran Rey.
For those of you who like adventure, you can visit Hermigua and enjoy the beauty of the twin rocks, Roques de San Pedro. Do not forget to visit Agulo, a beautiful city with many colonial buildings and winding streets that make up the city.
El Hierro Island
El Hierro Island
El Hierro Island is the smallest island located in the Canary Islands, is also a Biosphere Reserve established by UNESCO. In the south and west of this island, you can find a dry lava fields. While the El Golfo valley lush with vineyards can be found in the north-west of El Hierro. To explore the pine forests and Laurisilva forests, you can find it in the middle of this island.
For those of you who love diving, El Hierro will become a heaven for you to channel your pleasure. You can find a big rays, tuna, hammerhead sharks and gray triggerfish in the summer. You can dive in the Mar de Las Calmas.
If you are lucky, you can follow a religious procession held every four years, Bajada de La Virgen de Los Reyes. Other attractions you can visit in El Hierro are the Pozo de la Salud and Villa de Valverde.
Fuerteventura Island
Parque Natural de Corralejo, Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura Island with its capital, Puerto del Rosario, is the second largest island located in the Canary Islands. In the northern part of Fuerteventura consists of fine sand dunes, while in the south of Fuerteventura there are many beautiful beaches and enchanting remote bays.
Tourists can visit Corralejo, a quite famous city on this island and one of the best resorts for water sports. Corralejo and Playas de Sotavento has been one of the best places for water sports in Europe. In July, you can find the World Championships in Playas de Sotavento.
In addition, tourists can visit Cofete on the west side of the Jandia peninsula and enjoy the beauty of the sea from Villa Winter. Other attractions you can visit during a holiday in Fuerteventura are El Cotillo and a national park, Parque Natural de Corralejo.
At the end, we hope that our article about Where are The Canary Islands Vacation? can be a little guide for you to make your Canary Island vacation more enjoyable.
