The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago that is comprised of seven main islands and six islets, south from the Moroccan coast. This group of islands is also known as Islas Canarias or the Canaries and it represents one of the 17 autonomous communities of Spain. This is one of the world’s most popular destinations where dramatic landscapes and relaxing panoramas can be seen at every step of the way. Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro are the Canaries’ pieces of heaven with a subtropical climate and long summers.
The cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are both capitals of the Canary Islands and major tourist destinations where endless beaches and ultramarine waters hypnotize ever single traveller. Stunning national parks, high mountain peaks, volcanoes and green areas are also present in this paradisiac landscape. A whole new world can be discovered in the Canary Islands among architectural masterpieces, golden sands, impressive geological structures and a perpetual festive atmosphere.
Tenerife is one of the most popular islands in the Spanish archipelago that is visited by more than 10 million tourists who are looking to spend the time of their lives while enjoying the waves, colourful sunsets, a vibrant nightlife, luxury and nature at the same time. Its southern resorts are preferred by the majority of visitors who crave for beauty and the unique sound of nature.
Water sports, nautical activities, carnivals, festivals and parties, are among travellers’ favourite activities during the stay in Tenerife. But this surreal place is not all about sugary beaches and transparent waters. It is also about history and an everlasting culture that has so much to reveal. The Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Candelari in Candelaria, the Church of San Francisco in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the small town of Garachico, the Castle of San Felipe and numerous other astonishing sights are open for the public all year round in order to be closely admired by history and architecture enthusiasts from all over the world.
Boat tours and sightseeing tours are two of the most popular activities that offer visitors the possibility to explore a unique, natural environment in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. It is also a paradise for water sports addicts who enjoy surfing, windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, water-skiing, river rafting, tubing, etc. There are more than 300 luxurious hotels that are impatient to host enthusiastic tourists and restless souls.
Gran Canaria is the second most popular destination in the Canary Islands and the most populous of the archipelago’s islands. Its main cities are Las Palmas, Telde, Puerto Rico, Playa del Ingles, Arucas, Galdar, etc. With a Spanish-speaking population, a superb capital and a pleasant mix of cultures, Gran Canaria is a charming location surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean that is worth visiting regardless of the season. Gran Canaria has a lot to offer, from parks like the Palmitor Park, to fabulous beaches like the Playa de los Amadores, Playa de Maspalomas which has dessert, unspoilt dunes, Playa de Las Canteras and numerous other such enchanting places. Fascinating geological formations like the Roque Nublo and natural wonders like the Barranco de Guayadeque are nature lovers’ favourite parts of the island.
Water sports, hiking, bike tours and sightseeing are must-dos while in Gran Canaria. History enthusiasts are also encouraged to follow their calling and visit notable museums like the Canarian Museum, the Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno, etc. This is the perfect destination for holidaymakers who wish to relax while being surrounded by sandy lands and luxury. Other impressive locations in the Canary Islands like El Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Corralejo, Playa del Ingles, etc., should not be ignored, as simple holidays can turn out to be true adventures, early honeymoons and unforgettable experiences in these uniquely beautiful places.
Tourists from the four corners of the world are invited to enjoy the excellence of a well-developed tourism, a joyful ambience and the most romantic backgrounds in the world.
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