Plan an amazing trip to the Canary Islands

On the one hand the Canary Island’s breathtaking scenery, and the dynamic, lively towns on the other. Tenerife’s countryside is distinguished by its volcanic formations (such as El Teide) with red, yellow or brown craters which can be best appreciated by taking a cable car to the summit. If Fuerteventura’s magnificent beaches attract crowds, areas such as El Cotillo are wilder and equally astounding. Barranco de Guayadeque, where restaurants, bars and chapels dug into the steep mountainsides overlook the sea is equally worthy of a visit, especially in spring when the almond trees are flowering. The Carnaval de Santa Cruz is an essential highlight of a visit to Tenerife. For three weeks of celebration the town buzzes from dawn ’til dusk. For something less tempestuous yet equally stimulating, take a tour of the historic district of Laguna during the low season. In addition, Casa de los Coroneles La Olivia is a fortified structure dating to the 17 th century. It houses temporary exhibitions of the islands’ painters and sculptors. Last but not least, don’t miss the La Geria wine tasting on Lanzerote.

-The beauty and variety of scenery on each island. -The abundance of sporting activities on the island. -A pleasant temperature all year round. - the size of the beaches. -La Gomera’s National Park.

On the one hand the Canary Island’s breathtaking scenery, and the dynamic, lively towns on the other. Tenerife’s countryside is distinguished by its volcanic formations (such as El Teide) with red, yellow or brown craters which can be best appreciated by taking a cable car to the summit. If Fuerteventura’s magnificent beaches attract crowds, areas such as El Cotillo are wilder and equally astounding. Barranco de Guayadeque, where restaurants, bars and chapels dug into the steep mountainsides overlook the sea is equally worthy of a visit, especially in spring when the almond trees are flowering. The Carnaval de Santa Cruz is an essential highlight of a visit to Tenerife. For three weeks of celebration the town buzzes from dawn ’til dusk. For something less tempestuous yet equally stimulating, take a tour of the historic district of Laguna during the low season. In addition, Casa de los Coroneles La Olivia is a fortified structure dating to the 17 th century. It houses temporary exhibitions of the islands’ painters and sculptors. Last but not least, don’t miss the La Geria wine tasting on Lanzerote.

It wouldn’t be a holiday in the Canaries without bringing back flamenco dresses, sombreros, pottery or castanets.

What do we like least? -Mass tourism in the most famous seaside resorts. -The concrete jungle of charmless hotel complexes.