7 plans for your holidays in the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are famous for being a volcanic resort, with good temperatures all year round, making it the perfect destination for both national and international tourists who have to endure harsh winters where even natural light is scarce. Here are seven ideas to make the most of your trip to the Canaries.

• Discover surfing

On the island of Lanzarote you will find the perfect combination of sandy beaches and greyish rock from its volcanic origin, together with a complicated coastline with uneven teeth that defy the rough waters of the ocean. This results in perfect waves for surfers. It is a perfect place to get started in surfing.

• Spectacular scenery

One of the best-known wonders of Gran Canaria is the Maspalomas Dunes. Located in the south of the island, they are considered a unique space of more than 400 hectares, containing an impressive beach, a palm grove and a brackish lagoon, making it a curious mixture of oasis and desert.

• La Gomera and underwater tourism

For this adventure, you will need a boat, but we assure you it will be worth it. La Gomera is home to “Los Órganos”, a curious cliff located in the north of the island and shaped like organ pipes hanging over the sea. And if you are brave enough to dare, you can dive into the area and contemplate the marvellous spectacle that they choose to put on underwater.

• Fuerteventura and Kite Surf

A beauty without equal, which, as well as offering unique views of the dunes and rocks of Corralejo, in the north of the island of Fuerteventura, is complemented by the perfect environment for many kite surfers, who fly, aided by kites, over the ocean waves, with the magical image of the dunes in the background.

• Kayaking and ravines of Los Gigantes

The cliffs of Los Gigantes are basaltic walls up to 600 metres high located in the northwest of Tenerife, in the so-called Punto de Teno. It is a perfect place for activities such as kayaking, hiking and diving.

• San Antonio Volcano on La Palma

In this municipality of Fuencaliente in La Palma, you will find an incredible crater that originated in the eruptions of 1677. In addition to the unique beauty of the site itself, its visitor centre has a projection room, seismographs and other elements that will give you a better understanding of the volcanic origin of the seven islands. This visit can be complemented with a climb to Roque de los Muchachos, which has the most important astrophysical observatory in Europe.

• Route through the villages

The island is full of beautiful villages that are well worth a visit. Some of the ones not to be missed are: Arucas, still a reflection of the power it had in the past, after the Spanish conquest; Fias, with its spectacular historic centre; Agaete, a fishing village with whitewashed houses and a charming historic centre; Teror, which preserves the best traditional Canarian architecture… and these are just some of them. You can’t miss out on a complete tour of the villages of Gran Canaria, and the best way to get around the island is undoubtedly a camper van, comfortable, simple and with a bed on wheels, so you don’t miss a day of sightseeing!