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THE CANARY ISLANDS SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

Added on: 20th Jul 2016

 

ARCHITECTURE

Basilica of Candelaria

The Canary Islands are not just about natural beauties. They also

boast several impressive architectural jewels such as the

TenerifeĀ“s Basilica of Candelaria, a Roman Catholic minor

basilica, and the first Marian shrine of the Canary Islands.

 

 

COFFEE

Coffee

Except for some Caribbean territories belonging to European

countries, the Canary Islands are the only European region

to grow coffee. It is in Agaete, a little municipality on the

northwest of Gran Canaria, where they keep the tradition

of coffee growing alive.

 

 

CAMELS

Camels

Because of the geographical proximity of the African coast,

it might not be that surprising that the Canary Islands are home

to camels. Although they probably were not native to the islands,

these days, camels are successfully bred on Lanzarote.

You can even take a camel ride tour here.

 

 

CARNIVAL

Carnival

Held each February in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital

of this island, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

is considered the second most popular and

internationally known carnival, after the one held in 

Rio de Janeiro. Celebrated since the time of the

earliest European settlements and possibly even

earlier, the carnival attracts thousands of people

from all over the world every year.

 

 

GREAT ACCESSIBILITY

Tenerife South Airport

Despite being such an exotic destination, the Canary Islands

are easily reachable from many European cities. Tenerife

South Airport, the larger of the two international airports

located on the island of Tenerife, handles over 9 million

passengers every year. Most of the flights from continental

Europe are less than 5 hours and prices for a round

trip start can be really low.

 

 

VINE

lanzarote vineyards

Lanzarote boasts one of the most bizarre vineyards in the

world. On this island, grapes are grown in local volcanic,

ashy soil surrounded by stone walls to protect the grapes from

strong Atlantic trade wins. As weird as these vineyards look,

the layer of nutrient-rich volcanic soil combined with the

warm and sunny climate creates perfect conditions for

grape growing.

 

 

BIRD WATCHING

Egyptian vulture

Fuerteventura, the oldest island of the Canary Islands, is home to

one of the just two surviving populations of the threatened 

Canarian Egyptian vulture. The island also has significant

populations of the collared dove, common swifts and

several finch species.

 

 

BANANAS

Bananas

The Canary Islands rank among the largest banana producers in

the world. On the island of La Palma, which is inhabited by

80,000 people, banana production is by far the most important

sector as 80% of this islandĀ“s population depends on it.

 


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