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Canary Islands Holidays

Holidays to the Canary Islands are all about year-round sunshine, wild water sports and laid-back Spanish living.

It’s not hard to understand why so many people return to the Canary Islands year after year. Sure, the warm and balmy climate and fabulous beaches across the islands are undoubtedly enticing. But the easy-going temperament of the locals and the delicious Spanish food all help too. Add some beautiful resort hotels and flight that takes fewer than five hours to the mix, and you’ve got an all-around winner.

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Canary Islands Regions

Our recommendations for the best places to visit in Canary Islands

Tenerife Holidays

Float in volcanic rock pools, dine at the foothills of mountains and stargaze under the highest p...

Lanzarote Holidays

White sands and year-round sunshine on the ‘Island of Fire’ – Lanzarote holidays are one-of-a-kin...

Fuerteventura Holidays

Year-round sunshine and enticing beaches make Fuerteventura instantly appealing, but there’s more...

Gran Canaria Holidays

Mesmerising sand dunes, unique black beaches and design-led hotels – Gran Canaria holidays are al...

La Gomera Holidays

Discover the wild beauty of laurel forests, misty mountains and never-ending ocean views on holid...

Holidays in Canary Islands

  • Gran Canaria
  • 5 Star

A vibrant village-style resort near Maspalomas promenade, with top wellness facilities.

From £1,051 p/p
  • Lanzarote
  • 5 Star

A luxury resort with outstanding family-friendly facilities in a spectacular beachfront setting.

From £1,103 p/p
  • Tenerife
  • 5 Star

Set across from Playa del Duque, this is a tranquil resort with spellbinding views and an Arabesque pool.

From £1,730 p/p
  • Gran Canaria
  • 5 Star

This pretty resort at the heart of centuries-old palm groves has a laid-back and unique 1970s retro style.

From £1,317 p/p
  • Tenerife
  • 5 Star

A lavish beachfront village-style resort with superb facilities for all ages.

From £1,445 p/p
  • Lanzarote
  • 5 Star

A stylish seafront hotel with excellent service and a prime spot next to Marina Rubicón.

From £921 p/p
  • Lanzarote
  • 5 Star

This stylish seafront hotel has a spa, four swimming pools and an array of restaurants and bars.

From £1,091 p/p
  • Tenerife
  • 4 Star

A serene adults-only hotel for sun seekers looking to while away their days.

From £1,076 p/p
  • Tenerife
  • 4.5 Star

A design-centric hideaway close to the ocean and the village’s vibrant Pueblo-style square.

From £1,264 p/p
  • Tenerife
  • 5 Star

A prime beachfront spot, diverse dining and a Star Camp for kids make this a top choice for families.

From £1,188 p/p

Highlights of Tenerife

Spend a full day visiting the must-see locations across the west and north of Tenerife with a small group. Your tour starts from your hotel or pickup point nearby, where you’re collected by minivan and travel in a group of eight or fewer guests. You’ll visit the beautiful village of hillside Masca, its classic country houses, and Garachico village, destroyed by a volcano in the 18th century. You’ll also visit Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, there are beautiful views to admire as you listen to stories and fascinating details about Tenerife from a well-informed guide. Lunch is at a restaurant in La Orotava, where you can enjoy the local flavours of the Canary Islands.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 9am to 6pm
• Monday and Friday departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Discover La Gomera by Jeep

Roam over the little island of La Gomera by jeep on a full-day exploration of the Canaries’ second smallest island. You’ll be collected from your hotel or a point nearby and head to the ferry port for the hour-long crossing over Atlantic waters to San Sebastián de La Gomera. You’ll join a caravan of jeeps to visit the fascinating features of the island, including Garajonay National Park. Your tour includes lunch in a local restaurant where you can taste the local favourites. In the afternoon, the ferry will transport you back to the departure point, and you’ll return to your accommodation or nearby drop-off point.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 9am to 6pm
• Departs Friday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Scenic Catamaran Cruise

Set sail for a half-day exploration aboard a glorious catamaran cruise departing from Playa de la Américas. Departing from the Puerto Colón marina in the south of Tenerife, you’ll sail northwest in search of pilot whales and dolphins found all year round in these waters. Then you’ll head towards the coast to swim in the island's crystalline waters and pause for drinks and snacks. There’s time to appreciate the immensity of the Los Gigantes Cliffs, which measure up to 600 meters in altitude, one of the highest in Europe. Finally, you’ll call at the Bay of Masca one of the most picturesque spots on the island.

• Duration: half day
• Daily departures from Puerto Colon Marina
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Royal Path Hike

Stretch your legs on a half-day hike to one of Tenerife’s most scenic spots. Follow Tenerife’s Royal Path, or Camino Reales, in the southwest of the island on a half-day guided hike. The first part of the route takes you through natural habitats to reach a magnificent view of Mount Teide — the highest point of Tenerife. Then you’ll walk between cultivated terraces – where you can see tropical fruits, such as bananas, mango, and papaya – and past farmyards, where you’ll see ostriches and goats.

• Duration: half day
• Departs Tuesday & Friday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Explore Mount Teide and Masca

Dedicate a day to exploring Tenerife’s looming Mount Teide and visiting the pretty village of Masca. You’ll board a panoramic bus that allows 360-degree through its windows as you travel, beginning the day with a morning in Masca, reached by a winding and scenic road. There’s time to appreciate the dramatic gorge and palm trees which extend to the sea and the pretty houses here. The next destination is the National Park of Las Cañadas del Teide, a UNESCO World Heritage Site incorporating the highest mountain peak in Spain, Mount Teide. Otherworldly landscapes with volcanic lava formations and local vegetation surround the peak, and you’ll see the volcanoes that formed this island, some as old as Tenerife itself. You’ll have the option to ride the cable car to the volcano’s highest point. On the way back, you’ll stop at Vilaflor – the highest village in Tenerife.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 9am to 6pm
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Discover Teide by Jeep

Spend a morning on a guided jeep safari through lands forged by nature and discover first-hand what it means to live on the slopes of a volcano — the mighty Mount Teide. You’ll travel comfortably but adventurously by jeep to one of the least-known corners of southern Tenerife. You’ll visit small villages such as Vilaflor, the highest village on the island, and see how they’ve learned how to live on the sides of a dormant volcano.

• Duration: half day
• Time: 9am to 1.30pm
• Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Get to know the Canary Islands and those important practicalities when planning your perfect holiday.

Capital
TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT +1 hour

CURRENCY

Euro

FLYING TIME TO DESTINATION

4½ hours

RELIGION

Christianity (majority Catholic)

LANGUAGE

Spanish (also known as Castilian)

Where are the Canary Islands? The Canary Islands are off the coast of northwest Africa, near the southern tip of Morocco and north of Western Sahara. Tenerife, the largest, and Gran Canaria are two of the most central islands, while Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are the closest to mainland Africa.

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Tenerife  This is the largest and most popular island, with tropical forests, hiking trails and over 200 miles of volcanic coastline. Costa Adeje is one of the island’s newest resort areas – you’ll have sands that rival nearby Playa de Las Américas but a little more peace and quiet. Guía de Isora is the ultimate tranquil retreat where you can enjoy time away from the busier coastal resorts – head into the mountains for a scenic walk or hike, take a seafront stroll by the deep blue waters and tuck into superb Canarian cuisine in the local restaurants.

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La Gomera Take a 40-minute ferry ride across the water, and you’ll find La Gomera, a refreshingly peaceful and unspoilt mountainous island. It may be tiny, but it still packs a punch – you can see Tenerife and Mount Teide from its east coast, and it’s a great spot for discovering stunning natural landscapes, either on a day trip or from one of its picturesque coastal hotels. The island has been listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is a paradise for walking and hiking; you’ll see rolling valleys, misty forests, pebble beaches and dramatic cliffs. 

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Fuerteventura  Fuerteventura is an excellent choice if you’re travelling with young kids or looking to try watersports. It has stunning dunes, turquoise waters, unspoilt beaches and cool, refreshing breezes. We recommend heading to the island's northern tip for Corralejo; this former fishing village is in a beautiful setting by the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, where the dunes can be up to 50 metres tall and stretch right down to the ocean. The small and uninhabited Lobos (‘Wolves’) Island, home to a nature reserve and open for day trips, is also just a ten-minute ferry ride away.

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Lanzarote Another family-friendly island is Lanzarote, home to long, golden beaches and fun-filled resorts with loads of activities. Playa Blanca has some of Lanzarote’s best beaches –soft, white sands and calm waters. Puerto Calero is one of the island’s glitzier parts; it has a chic marina filled with luxury yachts, indulgent spas, numerous gourmet restaurants and boutique shops, dive centres and superb golf courses. For something a little different, get out and explore the island’s unique landscapes, awarded World Biosphere Reserve status by UNESCO; whether it’s rusty-red craters or volcanic vineyards, you’ll surely find some otherworldly-looking spots.

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Food & drink In the Canaries, you’ll find plenty of hearty meat and potato-style options, including puchero canario, a broth similar to the typical Madrid stew, which is drained and served as soup for a first course, with its meat and vegetables for the second course – ingredients are typically pumpkin, cabbage, sweet potatoes, pork, and beef. Papas arrugadas, or ‘wrinkled potatoes’, are a popular side dish, where baby potatoes are boiled in salt water until soft, giving them wrinkles and a salty crust. There’s also mojo picón, a spicy sauce containing red or green pepper, olive oil, cumin, garlic, salt and vinegar, and bienmesabe, a tempting dessert made from egg yolks, ground almonds, cinnamon and honey.

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