Canary Islands Holidays, Spain
Overview
Canary Islands Holidays
The Canary Islands consists of 5 main holiday islands: La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Each of these islands offers idyllic sandy beaches, excellent holiday attractions and a warm climate all year round.
The accommodation available ranges from luxury hotels to self catered apartments and holiday resorts.
Nature lovers will be well suited to the Canary Islands because four of Spain’s seven major nature reserves are situated in the Canaries.
Whether your perfect holiday would include a rural retreat, taking in the glorious sunshine or snorkelling, all of these and much more can be done on your Canary Islands holiday.
Holidays in Canary Islands – discover the beauty and culture of the islands
The Canary Islands do not just have great weather on offer but also a broad range of holiday attractions, theme parks and beautiful national nature reserves.
Holiday attractions
The excellent weather across the islands makes it a perfect destination for golf, horse riding and go-karting. The warm sea temperatures make water sports a popular activity with windsurfing, cruising and snorkelling available on your Canary Islands holidays.
Theme parks at their best
The theme parks are immensely popular with families and are mainly found in Gran Canaria. From exciting water parks and crocodile watching to Wild West style towns, you will find something for the whole family. Swimming with the sea lions is a fantastic experience and the talks about the animals are educational and fun.
National nature reserves
The Canary Islands are home to a number of nature reserves and Mount Teide in Tenerife is one of the largest in Spain. Its spectacular crater zone, snow-capped summit and lava paths make this an unforgettable experience for nature lovers. With so much to do here including a variety of walking routes and learning about the range of flowers grown, you will be spoilt for choice on your Canary Islands holidays.
Top Canary Islands Holiday Resorts
Tenerife – The fantastic weather, natural beauty and historic towns attract travellers here, year after year. There is a fantastic range of accommodation available including hotels, self catering apartments and large resorts to suit all budgets. Sample the great food in one of the many cafes and restaurants across the island. You won’t be stuck for choice with dolphin watching, scuba diving and pleasant walks along the coast all on offer. More on Tenerife holidays.
Gran Canaria – Known for its beautiful sandy beaches, friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Swimming, water sports and day trips to the theme parks are popular activities on the island. Enjoy a great meal in one of the many restaurants nearby. Its mountainous interior, sand dunes and beautiful flora will leave you amazed. The excellent museums, impressive cathedrals and chapels are popular with culture enthusiasts. More on Gran Canaria holidays.
Lanzarote – The driest of the islands, Lanzarote offers sunshine all year round, golden sandy beaches and volcanic landscapes. The luxurious marinas offer a great atmosphere for a stroll or a coffee and impressive boats and yachts. Water sports including kite surfing and diving are favoured by sports enthusiasts. The exotic markets are the place to grab a bargain and soak up the atmosphere. A great selection of restaurants and cafes serve delicious food. More on Lanzarote holidays.
