Canary islands Guide

Canary
Islands :
An Atlantic
paradise
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The Fortunate Islands: The Canary Islands are a wonderful

oasis of life and contrasts in the middle of the Atlantic, each
of its beautiful islands is a profoundly different small world.

The beaches of fuerteventura are the best for water sports

in the world and of course the iron in addition to its
beautiful villages and landscapes is a place of worship for
divers.

The palm of the contrasts, takes you lanzarote with volcanic

landscapes that will leave you speechless and take you to
an almost lunar landscape
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And how not to emphasize the palm with beautiful

landscapes, its imposing volcanoes, its deep forests, its cozy
beaches, and for its skies full of stars and its incredible seas
of clouds.

And of course the beautiful island of Gran Canaria that is

also called the continent in Miniature because it has
everything from beautiful beaches to high peaks with
beautiful views and ideal for hiking.

From the heights of the teide in Tenerife, the largest peak in

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Spain to the prehistoric jungles of laurisilva in La Gomera,

there is a contrast of landscapes that make these islands a
paradise for tourists. In addition all the island has an
excellent selection of hotels of all kinds.

Tenerife
In Tenerife you can do what you like most any day of the
year, thanks to its climate, its nature, and tourist facilities
designed for you and yours to enjoy.
 
Tenerife is the island of a thousand experiences on a single
island. You can go deep into nature, relax on a beach, go up
Teide, go shopping, see a show, stroll through its old town,
have fun in a theme park, play golf ...

Teide National Park, with the highest peak in Spain.

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Tenerife has an excellent offer of golf courses in which to

test your
swing any day of the year. Almost all have modern facilities
and holes designed by professionals.

Historical center of La Laguna, with its colonial architectural

style. The natural environment of this island is of such
purity that in 1993 it was awarded this recognition by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)
 
One of the things that you can not miss doing if you visit
Tenerife is the Whale Watching. The southwest coast of the
island is a privileged place to see whales in freedom. Not
far from its coast you can find up to 26 different species of
cetaceans: rorquals, dolphins, killer whales and even blue
whales.
 
Fill yourself with energy by doing a lot of activities but,
above all, do not leave Tenerife without tasting its delicious
cuisine. Sitting on a terrace overlooking the sea and
savoring some shrimp is a delicious experience.

More info

Tenerife Turismo
Alondras Park Hotel in Arona
Best Tenerife Hotel in Arona
Playa Real in Costa Adeje
Best Jacaranda Hotel in Costa Adeje
Checkin: Concordia Hotel in Puerto de La Cruz
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Best Semiramis en Puerto de La Cruz

Laguna en San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Checkin: Atlantida en Sta. Cruz de Tenerife

LANZAROTE
The unique landscapes of Lanzarote form an ecosystem of
great value internationally recognized. An ideal
environment to relax and get lost in its volcanoes, caves or
virgin beaches. Then, stop for a moment and breathe the
peace of the island. You will feel as far away as if you were
traveling to the moon.

Lanzarote is a different island, an island of black and

reddish volcanic lands that, together with the silence and
the peace that is breathed, will make you feel like on
another planet.
 In addition Lanzarote has some excellent wines with
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denomination of origin, A good way to get to know the

island is by visiting its wineries and tasting its delicious
wines of Malvasía with DO.

Another advantage of Lanzarote is that it is a meeting point

for high level athletes, thanks to its long and sunny days,
athletes from all over Europe choose Lanzarote as the ideal
destination for cycling, running, swimming or water sports.

Its strange volcanic lands of a thousand colors greet you.

And the calm and silence of the whole island invite you to
disconnect to recharge your energy in long days full of light.

Two places to stand out of Lanzarote are the Timanfaya

National Park and La Geria. The Timanfaya National Park is
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a sample of recent and historic volcanism that offers one of

the most impressive visual spectacles of the Canary Islands.
The almost absence of vegetation, the roughness of the
forms and the variety of colors, such as reds, ochers, blacks
and oranges, will transport you to places you have never
imagined.

The other place is La Geria A protected landscape where

the vine is treated as if it were a diament, in the wine area
of La Geria. A set of conical excavations in the volcanic
earth, which shelter each vine and protect it from the wind
with small stone walls. The result of this painstaking care
are delicious wines with Denomination of Origin.
Finally, the high environmental value of the island, earned
him this recognition of the United Nations Organization for
Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) in 1993.

More information
Turismo Lanzarote
Arrecife Gran Hotel in Arrecife Lanzarote
Diamar lanzarote en Arrecife
VIK: Villa Vik en Arrecife
Wikipedia Lanzarote
www.lanzarote.com/en/
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FUERTEVENTURA

Fuerteventura has more than 150 km of beaches to enjoy

the sun and the sea breeze loaded with that wonderful
smell of the sea that will make you feel in paradise. The
island of Fuerteventura is sand and sea in its purest form.

It has more extensive and paradisiacal beaches of different

types, so that. you can always choose according to your
plan of the day: practice water activities, forget everything
by walking along the lonely shore of a pristine beach, taste
some fresh fish from the area or simply sit and watch a
beautiful sunset. Because more than 150 km of beaches go
a long way.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a virgin coastline of

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emerald waters and white sand. More than 150 km of

beaches in which the sun and the sea breeze, loaded with
negative ions with relaxing effect, will make you feel in a
paradise. For that reason, and for its spectacular volcanic
landscapes, it is not surprising that it has been declared a
Biosphere Reserve.
 
Between beach and beach, the cheese shops of the island
are a must stop. Try one of their delicious cheeses
majoreros with DO
 

The long and sunny days, the intense winds and the waves
of up to two meters, have caused that the practice of
windsurfing and kitesurfing is already a tradition on the
island.

 Like all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is a Biosphere

Reserve. The immensity of its volcanic landscape and the
purity of its beaches has not gone unnoticed by the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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(UNESCO). which declared the entire island Biosphere

Reserve in 2009.

Close your eyes and, when you open them, you will be a
new person. It's a good time to take a board and slide
through the crystal clear waters. Although, if you prefer,
you can also discover gastronomy. of their peoples.

More information

• Visit Fuerteventura
• Hotel en Fuerteventura Royal suite
• Hotel Fuerteventura Playa
• Costa Caleta hotel en Fuerteventura
• Fuente Park Hotel in Corralejo
• https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuerteventura

LA PALMA
The beautiful island of La Palma, painted green by its deep
forests of prehistoric vegetation, is the counterpoint of the
other Canary Islands. In it, you can connect with nature
under one of the best skies in the world to observe the
stars, relax on one of its cozy beaches or take a trip
between volcanoes and ravines.
 
For its incredible landscapes, its imposing volcanoes, its
deep forests, its cozy beaches, and for its skies full of stars,
this island is known as the beautiful island.

This island has the honor of having been declared the

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Biosphere Reserve the total of the island. Little by little,

more and more territory of the island has been obtaining
this distinction, and in the year 2002 The United Nations
Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO)
declared the Biosphere Reserve to the whole of the island .

A paradise for hikers, This beautiful island is a place to get

lost, although it is difficult thanks to the complete network
of signposted and marked trails that cover the island of
almost 1000km, which makes it a paradise for lovers of
trekking. And in particular the path that climbs Roque de
los Muchachos, crosses magical trails with small waterfalls
and, when you reach the top, look up. Surely it will be a
very special experience.
If you want to feel very close to the universe from the
Roque de los Muchachos, at 2,420 m and with one of the
most complete telescopic observatories in the world, you
will get one of the best views
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In addition, Palma is a paradise for lovers of astronomy,

thanks to its clean skies and its unique conditions. his
observation of the stars, the island has the Starlight
distinction, which recognizes the skies with the best
astronomical quality.

The clean and protected skies of La Palma offer you

unbeatable conditions for the observation of the stars, as
much as if you go at your own pace, as if you hire a guided
night route or an observation session from a spectacular
viewpoint
To end A place to stand out is the Caldera de Taburiente a
volcanic caldera full of vegetation.
The greatness of this park, where the prominence is carried
by the water through its multitude of streams and
waterfalls, will leave you amazed. It is an impressive circus
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of volcanic rock peaks that surround a hill of dense

Canarian pine forests and steep ravines.

More information
http://www.visitlapalma.es/
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Palma
http://www.cabildodelapalma.es/

Gran Canaria

A small continent where you will find all kinds of

experiences to make each day special: very close, a great
city with a wide offer, in or
Gran Canaria es un gran destino con casi 60km de playas
para disfrutar en familia y con una parte occidental
declarada Reserva de la Biosfera. Un pequeño continente
en el que encontrarás todo lo que necesitas para hacer que
cada día sea especial. Navega para ver ballenas, camina
entre bosques de pino canario, diviértete en un parque
acuático, pasea por calles comerciales, visita museos… o,
simplemente, relájate en una tranquila playa.

Gran Canaria is a great destination with almost 60km of

beaches to enjoy as a family and with a western part
declared a Biosphere Reserve. A small continent where you
will find everything you need to make each day special. Sail
to see whales, walk among Canary pine forests, have fun in
a water park, stroll through shopping streets, visit museums
... or simply relax on a quiet beach.
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The volcanic relief, the presence of flora of the Macaronesia

and its large pine extensions have been recognized by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) with this distinction.
for everyone.
 
 Almost 60km of beaches on 236km of coastline, under a
gentle sun that is always present to fill you with energy.
Discover beaches as diverse as the landscapes that the
island hides.

 The first tourists who sought to revitalize came to Gran

Canaria 150 years ago attracted by its climate. Today, this
custom has evolved into a great offer of spas and wellness
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centers. A paradise to visit ¡¡

More information
Wikipedia Gran Canaria
Hotel Colorado golf Gran Canaria
Patronato Tenerife Tourism
Club Maspalomas Suites in Maspalomas
Palmera Mar Hotel en Mogan
Brisamar Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Concorde Hotel in Las Palmas Gran Canaria
FBC Fortuny Resort in Maspalomas

LA GOMERA
 On the island of La Gomera you can jump from one
landscape to another and feel how its exuberant and
magical nature envelops you little by little.

You just stepped on it and you already feel how magic

envelops you. You go a little deeper and discover that all
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that magic is real. Landscape jumps in landscape and you

are surprised by ravines that throw themselves into the sea,
valleys covered in green palms, beaches of black sand and
crystal clear waters, lush millenary forests with springs that
invite you to refresh ... A natural group that makes up a
Reserve of the Biosphere with species already disappeared
in other parts of the world.

A paradise for hikers, This beautiful island has more than

600 km of mysterious trails to lose you and feel like when
you were a child between mysterious calls, from mountain
to mountain, if the Silbo, is the aboriginal language of the
island declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by
the Organization of the United Nations for Education,
Science and Culture (UNESCO). You can still see people
communicate with whistles!

There are several sites that you can not miss. The first and
only one in the world is the millennial Laurisilva forest, a
unique ecosystem in the world. Garajonay National Park is
laurisilva, a mass of prehistoric vegetation typical of the
Macaronesian region that covered the tropics millions of
years ago and which has been preserved on the island
thanks to its exceptionally temperate climate.
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Another point that you should not miss is the impressive

viewpoint of Los Roques overlooking a stunning nature, is
symbol of the island of La Gomera are five huge blocks of
rock formed by magma, which never surfaced, which guard
the entrance to the National Park of Garajonay.
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You should not miss is the Town of Agulo. A little more than
half an hour by car from the capital you will find this small
town that, because of its charm and beauty, has been
baptized as "La Bombón de La Gomera". Its historic center,
one of the best preserved on the island, is elevated on a
natural platform that makes it a viewpoint with beautiful
views of the ocean and Mount Teide, on the neighboring
island of Tenerife.

More information
Pueblo de Agulo
Parque Nacional de Garajonay
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Gomera
Hotel Laurisilva in the Gomera island
http://www.lagomera.es
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The Iron Island ( La isla del Hierro)

This small island, declared a Biosphere Reserve, will catch
you by the contrast between its volcanic lands, the green of
its lush forests and the transparency of the waters of its
marine reserve. You have several options to discover its
incredible nature. Immerse yourself and dive through its
unique underwater landscape regenerated by the volcanic
eruptions of 2011, stroll through one of its millenary
forests. or, simply, stay still and contemplate the landscape.
Feel how wonderful it is to stop and breathe the pure air of
El Hierro.

Until 1885 the Punta de Orchilla was considered the 0

meridian, thus becoming one of the most used maps of the
sixteenth and seventeenth century. For this reason, El
Hierro is still known as the island of Meridiano.

In addition El Hierro has the honor of being the first island

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in the world 100% Energetically sustainable, thanks to the

Gorona del Viento hydroelectric plant, it is the first island
completely self-sufficient with renewable energy sources.

 
A paradise for the submarine
with, Discover 46 dive sites
with a unique underwater
landscape full of life, fruit of
its particular volcanic
geography that the last
eruption of 2011 regenerated.
In particular Next to the
spectacular Pier of the
Restinga in the south of the
area, you will find this area of protected waters with great
depths of up to 300m, full of cliffs, veriles, sandy platforms,
caves ... One of the destinations most coveted by fans of
submarismo, with more than 10 points of immersion with a
unique underwater landscape full of life, fruit of its
particular volcanic geography.
 
Despite being the smallest of the islands, El Hierro has
fertile lands, steep cliffs, geological formations of lava and
exuberant vegetation that has been recognized by the
Unesco.
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The sky of this small but intense island is the Mirador de la

Peña, one of the favorite places of the universal Canarian
César Manrique. From its 700m altitude, the sea and the
land join with the sky in a beautiful view. This jewel of the
famous Canarian artist César Manrique enjoys stunning
views of the El Golfo Valley and its cliffs over one kilometer
high.

More information
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Hierro
http://www.holaislascanarias.com/el-hierro
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I hope you are

encouraged to
visit
the precious
ones
 Canary
Islands ¡¡¡