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Make a holiday rental, home, or villa in the Canary Islands, Spain, your home away from home

The Canary Islands Spain is made up of seven big volcanic islands and a few smaller ones. The big islands include Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera, and Hierro. Each island has its unique landscape, catering to different Canary Island vacation goers.

Places to holiday in Canary Islands, Spain

A Canary Islands vacation is only complete with the gorgeous villas in the surroundings of banana plantations, pristine beaches, and golf courses scattered throughout the islands. These resort-style villas are situated close to and in full view of the cool Atlantic beaches.

Tenerife - Tenerife is the largest island with an impressive mountain range with a mighty volcanic crater, steep coasts and stretches of fine-sand beaches. Tenerife contains the highest peak in Spain, El Teide, at 3718 metres high. Surrounding the volcanic crater is the Teide National Park. In addition, Tenerife has a number of resorts and golf courses, and many popular nightlife spots.

Lanzarote - Lanzarote is the island of volcanoes – so many that it looks almost lunar-like. The island is alive with villages and beautiful beaches. Visit the Timanfaya National Park for a closer encounter with nature.

La Palma - The green island of La Palma has beautiful caves, and volcanos to climb. The Caldera de Taburiente National Park is at the center of the island. Other attractions include the Spanish Colonial architecture of the main town, Santa Cruz de la Palma.

Fuerteventura - On the oldest island Fuerteventura beaches are the longest of the entire archipelago. Fuerteventura is closest to the African continent and renowned for fishing. Fuerteventura’s sandy beaches offer a quiet, relaxing atmosphere.

Gran Canaria - This is the most developed of the islands with its resorts, lots of entertainment and great beaches. Attractions include the bustling city of Las Palmas and the spectacular sand dunes of Maspolomas. Golf in Gran Canaria (Grand Canary) takes place all year round at the many golf courses.

Things to do in Canary Islands, Spain

While water-based activities like scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing are widespread, the Canary Islands also offers activities such as hiking, trekking and a tour of their unique culture. Canary Island golf courses are also abundant for those who crave a tee-off.

Canary Island Weather

Due to the cold Canaries currents summer temperatures rarely rise very high, and thus the climate is constant throughout the whole year. Daily sunshine hours range from an average of 6 hours in winter to as many as 11 hours in the summer months.

Travel to Canary Islands, Spain

Cheap Canary Island flights can now be found on budget airlines like Ryanair, although this destination is already well-established on the mainstream airlines. Travel within the Canary Islands can be done through Canary Island ferries and through domestic flights. However, moving between islands may be slightly difficult. Similarly while on the island, you might want to rent a vehicle, else it be best to explore one island at a time.

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