Canary Islands, Lanzarote At A Glance

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, so finding something to do wont be that difficult. Tenerife‘s influence comes from the tribal culture of the Guanche’s, who were actually the first inhabitants of the island. For those interested in learning about different cultures and history, then Tenerife is a great place to visit.

lanzaroteThis year I’m considering the Canary Islands, but I’m finding it tough to select between them. If you’re having a similar problem, check out my brief instruction to four of the most well-known isles in the group.

Tenerife is the largest of the islands so you will never be short of things to do. It’s strongly influenced by the tribal culture of the Guanches, the original inhabitants of the island, which makes it interesting for those wanting to learn more about the history of the island and experience its strong culture. It’s home to Mount Teide, Spain’s tallest peak, which makes this place a dream for outdoor adventurists. Many people also flock to Loro Park to see the various tropical birds and also to the Zoo Monkey Park as part of their daily excursions, which is a great day out.

If it’s action packed water parks you want, Siam Park is a Thai themed water park which has already established itself as among the best in the world. You can choose to lay back and relax on the lazy river or get a fast-paced adrenaline hit on any one of the other 28 rides the park has to offer.

Actually, there’s just as much to do on land here as there is in the water, with things like quad biking, golf , cycling, hiking and horse riding also available. I think it’d be a lot of fun to have a go at Canary bowling, too – it’s a traditional throwing game similar to bowls that’s played by locals all over the island.

Like the rest of the islands, Lanzarote has beautiful weather all year round and has lots of leisure and sporting activities that you can participate in. The village of La Santa is on the north coast and features the Club La Santa which is a sporting complex for professional athletes. The popular Guinate Tropical Park is full of lagoons, gardens and waterfalls and sits on 45,000 square meters. Take the family and enjoy over 1,300 birds, lemurs and monkeys. Walk through the aviary and participate in the parrot and cockatoo shows.

A Gran Canaria holiday is known for experiencing its breath-taking beaches that stretch along the coast. Mogan Beach faces onto picturesque villages, that are ideal for finding those little holiday trinkets to take home. Beaches like Anfi del Mar are covered in beautiful white sands, and offer lots of opportunities for those water-sports enthusiasts to have some fun.

The largest island in the archipelago and a hugely popular centre for resort holidays, especially for a spot of winter sun. Read more about Tenerife…

Whilst the beaches are spectacular and will be great for darkening your tan, also think food, fiestas, golf and impressive culture when you think of Gran Canaria.

Did you know that Fuerteventura sits on the same latitude as Florida and Mexico? This basically means that the weather is breath-takingly similar, and can be reached in only a third of time. Regarded as the oldest of the Canary Islands, it’s geographical location just 60 miles off the coast of Morocco, means that for thousands of years the sand from the Sahara desert has been deposited on its beaches – all 150 of them!

Almost circular in shape, Gran Canaria has been described as a continent in miniature. Read more about Gran Canaria…

Fuerteventura is for the disco queens or kings and late night party person!

Watersports and sunbathing are the big attractions on this island. Read more about Fuerteventura…

We love the Canary Islands here at Travel Club Elite , and it’s not difficult to understand why people feel it offers some of the best holiday destinations in the world. Warm weather, great beaches, and lots of things to see and do – The Canary Islands have never looked so good!

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