WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT THE CANARY ISLANDS

NATIONAL PARK

Dominated by the Mount Teide, the Teide National Park on

Tenerife is the largest and most visited national park in

Spain. The park is home to 168 plant species, 33 of which

are endemic to Tenerife, including the famous

Echium wildpretii, a species giant, flowering

plant which grows up to 3m (10ft) high.

LOS GIGANTES

One of the most iconic features of Tenerife, Los Gigantes

are giant rock formations that rise from the sea to a

height of 500-800 metres (1,640–2,625ft). According to

an old legend, these magnificent cliffs were thought

to mark the end of the world.

WHALE SPOTTING

Canary Islands provide great conditions for dolphin and

whale spotting. Numerous species including dolphins,

finback whales, pilot whales, sperm whales etc. can be

comfortably watched not too far from the coast. On the

island of Gran Canaria, for example, there are several

companies that provide unforgettable whale watching trips.

LOS ORGANOS

La Gomera, the second smallest island of the Canary Islands,

is mostly rural with vineyards, orchards and banana

groves covering a significant part of it. Yet, this little island

features one of the most fascinating natural landmarks

of the archipelago, a unique rock formation known

as Los Organos.

BUSY NIGHTLIFE

If you are looking for more fun than just a lazy week in the

sun or exploring local nature, you can dance and party

until dawn in one of many Canarian renowned bars and

nightclubs. The best clubs can be found on the

biggest islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria).

LAS PALMAS

Home to almost 400,000 people, Las Palmas is the largest

city of Gran Canaria as well as the entire Canary Islands.

Boasting the title of “the city with the best climate in

the world” (according to a study by the Syracuse

University), Las Palmas is a cultural centre of the island,

offering a variety of theatres, cinemas, operas,

concerts, visual arts, dance performances etc.

WINDSURFING

Fuerteventura (translated as “strong winds”), is the windiest

island of the archipelago, which makes it a great location

for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Sometimes, the winds

blowing from the Sahara Desert are so strong they

can even bring African locusts to the island.

SAFETY

The Canary Islands are one of the safest holiday destinations

at any time. Protected by the ocean and almost

completely free of firearms, troubled neighbours and

domestic instability, the islands are very peaceful and a

safe place inhabited by friendly and hospitable people.

With that said, the worst thing you have to worry about

in the Canary Islands is sunburn.