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What are the Canary Islands?
Which are Top Beaches of the Canary Islands ?
Which is the most beautiful/best island on the Canary Islands?
Which Canary Island has the best beaches?
Which is the largest Canary Island?
Flights to Canary Islands airports from London, UK Airports
What is the traditional food from the Canary Islands?
Which island is the best for you - Tenerife or Gran Canaria or Lanzarote?
Which Canary Island has most activities?
Which are the best areas for staying on Tenerife?
Which are the best areas for staying on Gran Canaria?
Which are the best areas for staying on Lanzarote?
Which Tenerife Airport(South or North) is close to Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz De?

What are the Canary Islands?

The Canary Islands comprise surprising natural phenomena and historical places. Beyond the popular summer resorts, the 7-island archipelago boast magnificent nature, volcanic landscapes, verdant forests and clear starry sky. On the Canary Islands, you can find everything necessary for an engaging holiday whatever type of a traveler you are. Historic sites, beautiful architecture, eco-friendly activities and entertaining facilities are some of the main assets of the archipelago. Hence, these islands are an ideal year-round destination.

	Best beaches	What Are The Highlights?	Which is better to me?
Tenerife Apr Day: 22℃ , Night: 15℃ Sept Day: 27℃ , Night: 20℃ Oct Day: 25℃ , Night: 19℃ Nov Day: 23℃ , Night: 17℃ Dec Day: 20℃ , Night: 14℃	Which are most beautiful Beaches? Playa Jardin La Tejita Los Gigantes Las Teresitas Other Best Beaches El Duque El Bollullo Las Vistas Benijo Fanabe Masca	Tenerife is the splendid island combining many diversities. It boasts beautiful nature comprising tropical forests, snow-capped Mount Teide, cliffs descending to the ocean and various rock formations.	You will enjoy Tenerife whatever type of a tourist you are. The island has many beaches you can relax on, towns to visit museums, hiking paths deeper inland and many engaging nightlife options. Hence, this island is suitable for all travelers. Some of the leading attractions of the island are the Loro Parque, Museum of Science & the Cosmos, and the Aqualand. For relaxation - Las Teresitas For families - Los Cristianos For watersports - Leocadio Machado For partying - de Troya
Fuerteventura Apr Day: 23℃ , Night: 16℃ Sept Day: 28℃ , Night: 21℃ Oct Day: 26℃ , Night: 20℃ Nov Day: 24℃ , Night: 18℃ Dec Day: 22℃ , Night: 16℃	Which are most beautiful Beaches? Sotavento Corralejo La Concha Other Best Beaches Caleta de Fuste Cofete Esmeralda Gran Tarajal Esquinzo Cueva Ajuy	Fuerteventura emulates African landscapes and the way of life. As you get around, you will examine colorful settlements, and enjoy attractive coastline. Sand dunes, cliffs and wetlands are home to some rare bird and plant species.	Fuerteventura is a piece of Africa surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Main resorts are Corralejo (north) and Morro Jable (south). Some of the island's beaches are among the best of the Canary IslandsÃ¢â"�¬â"�¢. The island is especially popular among adventurers and water sports enthusiasts. Some of the top attractions of Fuerteventura are Oasis Park, Salt Museum, Lobos Island and Cueva del Llano. For relaxation - Grandes Playas For families - La Concha For watersports - Matorral For partying - Waikiki
Gran Canaria Apr Day: 23℃ , Night: 16℃ Sept Day: 27℃ , Night: 21℃ Oct Day: 26℃ , Night: 20℃ Nov Day: 24℃ , Night: 18℃ Dec Day: 22℃ , Night: 16℃	Which are most beautiful Beaches? Playa del Ingles Maspalomas Playa de Amadores Other Best Beaches Anfi del Mar Guigui Las Canteras Mogan Puerto Rice	Gran Canaria is a diverse island, comprising lush expanses, mountainous regions and deserts. Also, its cosmopolitan capital of Las Palmas has attractive cultural and nightlife opportunities.	From the attractive coastline to options for adventure inland, the island is a great destination for any type of vacationers. Gran Canaria has attractive resorts, the most diverse nature of the Canary Islands and rich nightlife. Among others, top attractions of the island are Roque Nublo, Casa-Museo de Colon, Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden and Sioux City. For relaxation - Puerto Rico For families - Mogan For watersports - Pozo Izquierdo For partying - Playa del Ingles
Lanzarote Apr Day: 24℃ , Night: 16℃ Sept Day: 29℃ , Night: 21℃ Oct Day: 27℃ , Night: 19℃ Nov Day: 24℃ , Night: 17℃ Dec Day: 22℃ , Night: 15℃	Which are most beautiful Beaches? Playa Las Conchas Playa de Papagayo Playa Famara Other Best Beaches Playa Blanca Playa Flamingo Playa Dorada Playa Francesa Playa Caleton Blanco Playa de Mujeres La Penita	Lanzarote is the island of surreal beauty, shaped by volcanic activities. As you get around, you will occasionally lay eyes on palm trees dotting the landscape. Lanzarote features hiking trails leading to volcanic cones and rural accommodation options.	The main tourist resort of Lanzarote is family-friendly Playa Blanca. Besides families, the island caters well to adventurers and eco-friendly tourists. Some of the top attractions of the island are the work of Cesar Manrique, whose style reminds of Antoni Gaudi's. Among others, you will enjoy visiting attractions such as Timanfaya National Park, Cueva de Los Verdes, Cezar Manrique House Museum and Castillo de San Jose. For relaxing - Playa de los Pocillos For families - Playa Flamingo For watersports - Playa Famara
La Palma Apr Day: 22℃ , Night: 16℃ Sept Day: 27℃ , Night: 21℃ Oct Day: 26℃ , Night: 20℃ Nov Day: 24℃ , Night: 18℃ Dec Day: 22℃ , Night: 17℃	Which are most beautiful Beaches? Nogales Charco Verde Los Cancajos Other Best Beaches Puerto Naos Tazacorte Echentive El Faro Bajamar	Rightfully nicknamed "the Beautiful Island," La Palma delights tourists with beautiful nature and sceneries. The island features rainforest areas, pine forests, deserts and volcanic landscapes. La Palma offers many gorgeous views from vantage points.	La Palma Island is a paradise on earth for nature lovers. The capital of the island is an architectural masterpiece in its own right. La Palma Princess & Teneguia Princess and Sol La Palma are among the leading resorts of La Palma. Some top attractions of the island are Roque de los Muchachos, Caldera de Taburiente and Parque Ecologico de Belmaco. For relaxation - Puerto Naos For families - Charco Verde For watersports - Los Cancajos
La Gomera Apr Day: 22℃ , Night: 16℃ Sept Day: 27℃ , Night: 21℃ Oct Day: 26℃ , Night: 19℃ Nov Day: 24℃ , Night: 18℃ Dec Day: 22℃ , Night: 16℃	Which are most beautiful Beaches? Playa del Ingles Argaga La Cueva Other Best Beaches La Calera San Sebastian La Caleta Vueltas Alojera Hermigua	La Gomera is an island edged by rocky formations, with verdant valleys and wooded areas behind them.	La Gomera doesn't have many attractive beaches when compared to most other Canary islands. But, it makes up with extraordinary hiking trails crisscrossing the island. Hence, La Gomera is the perfect choice for hikers as a vacation destination. Some of the best rated resorts are Parador de la Gomera, Jardin Tecina and Torre del Conde. For relaxation - Playa del Ingles For families - La Calera
El Hierro Apr Day: 22℃ , Night: 17℃ Sept Day: 27℃ , Night: 22℃ Oct Day: 26℃ , Night: 21℃ Nov Day: 24℃ , Night: 20℃ Dec Day: 22℃ , Night: 18℃	Which are most beautiful Beaches? Las Playas Charco de los Sargos El Verodal Other Best Beaches Cala de Tacoron Charco Manso Las Playas Charco Azul La Maceta	El Hierro features rugged terrain and imposing cliffs. After you get used to these dramatic formations, you will discover flowery meadows and volcanic areas.	Parador de El Hierro and Hotel Ida Ines are some well-reputed resorts. The island is the perfect refuge for the solitude seekers and people fond of diving. For relaxation - Cala de Tacoron

Which are Top Beaches of the Canary Islands

1.Tenerife

Playa Jardin

Playa Jardin is a popular beach embellished by famous Canary architect Cesar Manrique. The beach features black sand, ideal for bathers avoiding high waves. A bit farther, surfers have their great opportunities for enjoyment.

La Tejita

La Tejita is a tranquil beach popular among fans of water sports. Winds make this attractive beach ideal for windsurfing and surfing activities. It features moderate waves and beautiful golden sand.

Los Gigantes

Immense cliffs shelter Los Gigantes Beach from waves. What makes it additional family friendly is the shallow water. This attractive beach has dark sand.

Las Teresitas

The beach features yellow sand and shallow waters. High mountains make Las Teresitas additionally attractive. The beach is over 1.5 kilometers long.

2.Fuerteventura

Sotavento

Sotavento is one of the most amazing beaches of the Canary Islands. It is especially convenient for water sports beginners. Thanks to its longitude, you can always find a secluded spot just for yourself.

Corralejo

Corralejo Beach faces Los Island (referred to as the 8^th island of the Canary Islands). Turquoise waters splash white-sand beach. The beach is a great destination for kite surfers.

La Concha

La Concha Beach is rather small, but rarely crowded. It features turquoise waters and beautiful white sand. The beach is ideal for families with little kids since the waters are shallow.

3.Gran Canaria

Playa del Ingles

Playa del Ingles is one of Europe's most popular and busiest beaches. There, you can enjoy many water sports activities. Engaging nightlife options are nearby, too.

Maspalomas

Maspalomas combines exceptionally blue sea and sculpted desert dunes. The beach is divided between sections reserved for families, nudists and gays. Bring parasols since you will hardly find a shaded area.

Playa de Amadores

This amazing beach boasts crystal-clear waters and magnificent golden sand. More so, it is sheltered in a big bay. The beach is an ideal choice for romantic couples and families with kids.

4.Lanzarote

Playa Las Conchas

Las Conchas Beach is a bit distanced from the nearest town. However, once you get there, you will be glad. It is one of the best beaches for solitude seekers.

Playa de Papagayo

Papagayo is one of Lanzarote's most popular beaches. It is ideal for fans of snorkeling and little children. Water is magnificently clear and the sand is white.

Playa Famara

Famara Beach is edged by high cliffs that reflect from the water surface during the tide. It is ideal for surfing, kite surfing and windsurfing. Waters are calm and shallow.

5.La Palma

Nogales

Nogales is an unspoilt beach of La Palma. Surrounded by cliffs, it features black sand. The beach is a good choice for nature lovers and people appreciating solitude.

Charco Verde

Charco Verde is a dark sand beach. Protected by high cliffs, it features calm waters.

Los Cancajos

This amazing beach has a rich marine life. Hence, Los Cancajos is ideal for scuba diving. Located in the bay, it also features calm waters.

6.La Gomera

Playa del Ingles

Playa del Ingles features an attractive location between the ocean and high mountains. Waters are usually calm and the beach is near restaurants and entertaining facilities.

Argaga

Argaga beach has pebbles and black sand. It is especially popular among nudists.

La Cueva

La Cueva Beach has clear waters. There are many restaurants and bars in the vicinity of the beach. It often tends to be windy here.

7.El Hierro

Las Playas

Las Playas is the Natural Monument. Las Playas combine enormous landslides facing the infinite ocean.

Charco de los Sargos

Charco de los Sargos is an isolated pristine beach featuring various shades of the water.

El Verodal

Magnificent El Verodal Beach is great for taking photos. However, because of landslides and mighty currents, it isn't recommended for swimming.

Which is the most beautiful/best island on the Canary Islands?

For the most comprehensive experience, go to Tenerife. Here, you can enjoy a great entertainment, attractive natural environment, many great beaches and tour many towns.
For exploring the preserved nature of the Canary Islands, head to Fuerteventura. The island is also a paradise for wind-driven water sports, whose fans who flock here from all over the world.
Gran Canaria competes against Tenerife for the title of the most popular Canary island. The island features many well-developed resorts, beautiful beaches and hiking paths.
For enjoying spectacular beaches, unique landscapes and eco-friendly activities, visit Lanzarote.
Nicknamed the "Beautiful Island", La Palma prides on varied landscapes and jaw-dropping sceneries. Come to this island to experience the most magnificent nature the Canary Islands can offer.
For some of the finest hiking activities away from tourist crowds, visit La Gomera. Well-marked walking trails are all over the island.
El Hierro is ideal for all those craving for solitude in the intact nature, away from the civilization. It is also a great choice for fans of diving.

Which is the largest Canary Island?

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. It has the longest coastline (342 km/213 mi) and its surface area is slightly over 2000 km²(785 mi²).
The second largest island of the archipelago is Fuerteventura, whose surface is 1660 km²(651 mi²).
The smallest island is El Hierro, with the surface area of nearly 270 km²(105 mi²).

Which Canary Island has the best beaches?

You can find many extraordinary beaches on any of the archipelago's 7 islands. The impression is, however, that for the biggest number of great beaches you should go to either Gran Canaria or Lanzarote. These are some beaches you shouldn't spare time and effort to visit on these islands:

Gran Canaria: Playa del Ingles, Las Canteras, Maspalomas and Guigui.
Lanzarote: Famara, Las Conchas, Papagayo and Cochina (this one is on an island just north of Lanzarote).

What is the traditional food from the Canary Islands?

The cuisine of the Canary Islands combines influences from Africa, Latin America and Spain. Some of the most famous specialties of the archipelago are:

Mojos - sauces based on olive oil.
Pappasarrugadas - potatoes prepared by boiling in sea salt.
Sancocho - a stew comprising vegetables (including potatoes) and fish.
Conejo en salmorejo - a stew consisting of braised rabbit and sauce of coriander.
Ropavieja - chicken and beef meat combined with chickpeas and potatoes.

Flights to Canary Islands airports from London, UK Airports

	Airports	Airlines
Tenerife	Norte Los Rodeos (North Airport) Sur Reina Sofia(South Airport)	Tomsonfly Ryanair easyJet Thomas Cook Airlines Norwegian Vueling Airlines British Airways Eurowings Iberia SWISS Alitalia Air France KLM Aeroflot
Fuerteventura	Fuerteventura Airport	Ryanair TUIfly Canaryfly Thomsonfly easyJet Transavia Airlines Thomas Cook Airlines Norwegian Iberia British Airways Eurowings KLM Lufthansa Air France Austrian Airlines Condor
Gran Canaria	Gran Canaria Airport	Thomsonfly Ryanair Canaryfly easyJet Norwegian Thomas Cook Airlines Vueling Airlines SAS Eurowings Iberia British Airways SWISS Brussels Airlines Lufthansa Air France KLM
Lanzarote	Lanzarote Airport	Ryanair easyJet Canaryfly Thomsonfly Norwegian Thomas Cook Airlines Transavia Airlines British Airways Iberia SWISS Eurowings KLM Air France
La Palma	La Palma Airport	Thomsonfly easyJet Vueling Airlines Transavia Airlines British Airways Iberia KLM Condor Niki
La Gomera	La Gomera Airport	Binter Canarias
El Hierro	El Hierro Airport	Binter Canarias Canaryfly

Which Canary Island has most activities?

Tenerife and Gran Canaria offer a wide range of diverse activities. Among these, you will find water sports, rich nightlife, many outdoor opportunities and activities in nature.

Which Canary Island has the best beaches?

This could be a subject of a detailed examination. However, you certainly wouldn't make a mistake if you go to either Lanzarote or Gran Canaria to enjoy spectacular beaches. Fuerteventura's also rates very high when it comes to the finest Canary beaches.

Which are the best areas for staying on Tenerife?

Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes is a small resort with all facilities necessary for a pleasant vacation. There are various bars and restaurants nearby. The resort better suits needs of the adults than children.

Puerto de Santiago

This pleasant resort is a good option for people wishing to stay away from crowds Tenerife is famous of. The area around is hilly and not suitable for disabled people. For families, it is a good choice.

Playa San Juan

Small Playa San Juan Resort has a very low rainfall throughout the year. Hence, it is ideal for sunbathers in the first place. Also, the resort is the right choice for you if you prefer a tranquil over an eventful vacation.

Callao Salvaje

This resort is among the newest on the island of Tenerife. The resort primarily caters to guests from Great Britain since supermarkets sell the UK branded commodities. The selection of restaurants is also good.

Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje is a great resort for couples, families and all others fond of beautiful beaches. A traffic-free promenade, lined with bars and restaurants, is ideal for walking. This exclusive resort has many 4- and 5-star hotels.

Playa del Duque

The resort around the famous beach is an upscale one. Besides international restaurants, the Playa del Duque resort offers attractive shopping opportunities. Therefore, it is ideal for hedonists in the first place, but also for lovers of fantastic beaches.

Fanabe

The Fanabe resort is suitable for travelers with various needs. It is a great choice for people appreciating serenity, although active people have various benefits, too. Also, water sports enthusiasts won't be disappointed neither.

Las Americas

The Las Americas resort is live 24 hours a day. Hence, it caters to travelers craving for partying. The resort has many nightlife venues, including clubs, cabarets,

Los Cristianos

One of the busiest resorts on Tenerife offers various attractive holiday opportunities. However, the impression is that curious people benefit the most since there are various excursions and trips on offer from there. Night owls have many great entertaining options here.

Playa de la Arena

This resort is ideal for a relaxed vacation. It has a good selection of restaurants and bars.

Which are the best areas for staying on Gran Canaria?

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Puerto de Mogan

One of Gran Canaria's top resorts is ideal for people that value relaxed lifestyle. Known as "the Venice of Gran Canaria," the resort features many fish restaurants, bars, and quint residential areas.

Maspalomas

The upscale resort is ideal for discerning vacationers. It offers smart hotels and high-end residences. Also, the largest golf course on Gran Canaria is nearby.

Meloneras

This impressive resort is another great choice for discerning guests. It offers plentiful options for attractive shopping and fine dining. Also, people that hunger for the great nightlife should also consider coming here.

Playa del Ingles

Playa del Ingles is a resort especially interesting for gourmands. There are many international restaurants preparing tasty specialties about. Shopping malls and luxurious hotels are also available.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a popular family resort of Gran Canaria. There, you have a wide selection of restaurants, bars and shops to choose from to make your holiday a great one. There is also a marina next to the resort.

Arguineguin

Arguineguin is a small tourist resort with a pleasant promenade and the largest market on the island on Tuesday. It is ideal for low profile visitors.

San Agustin

San Agustin boasts magnificent beaches with golden sand. Since it isn't a very crowded resort, it is ideal for people seeking a relaxing vacation in a beautiful environment. Two shopping centers satisfy the wishes of shopaholics well.

Which are the best areas for staying on Lanzarote?

Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is one of the most comprehensive and important resorts on Lanzarote. It has a wide selection of hotels, eateries and shops. It is within a short proximity to some of the island's finest beaches. Hence, the resort is ideal for all those wishing to combine the benefits of a summer resort and a city.

Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen caters to water sports enthusiasts and people enjoying nightlife. It has a big selection of beautiful beaches, discotheques and pubs.

Costa Teguise

Costa Teguise is an ideal resort for families. It is located near the airport and has many water sport opportunities and diverse accommodation units. So, if you wish to combine nice beaches and entertaining activities, consider this resort.

Puerto Calero

If you value peace and tranquility above all else on a vacation, consider coming to Puerto Calero. The resort boasts a beautiful nature, and from its port, you can set on a pleasant sail.

Charco del Palo

This resort, with beautiful environment, is an excellent choice for nudists.