Endless coastlines, turquoise waters, unique landscapes, ancient lush forests and natural parks distributed among the eight islands of the Canary archipelago: they are a privileged context to reconnect with nature and let yourself be caressed by the sun, without haste and away from the crowd.
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The most beautiful beaches in the Canary Islands to go on holiday this summer
In the Canary Islands the skies are clearer than elsewhere and the low rainfall gives days full of light. In summer, it practically never rains and in winter it only rains an average of three days a month. This is a record that makes all eight the Canary Islands are the place in Europe with the most hours of sunshine and encourages anyone to enjoy their holidays here. Here, island by island, are the most beautiful places.
Tenerife, the island of a thousand experiences
The Fine sand beaches and calm waters they are found in the main tourist centers of Tenerife, located in the south of the island. But there are also beaches further away from population centers to completely relax. La Tejita, near the Montaña Roja Special Nature Reserve, offers more than a kilometer of beach to enjoy the sea in peace. While when you first arrive at the los Gigantes beach, known as Los Guíosone cannot help but stand in contemplation of such beauty with its imposing cliffs up to 600 meters high.
Tenerife boasts extraordinary natural spaces. A good option for those looking for a quiet place is to escape to Teno Rural Park, of inestimable ecological, landscape and cultural value. The Teide National Park it is instead the most visited in Europe, home to the imposing volcanic structure of Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain and a natural heritage of humanity. Around this volcanic landscape, the Corona Forestal Natural Park and the Anaga Massif, one of the seven Biosphere Reserves of the Canary Islands and a habitat where some plant species already extinct in most of the planet still grow.
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In Tenerife you can also breathe history in many of its population centers. A clear example is San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a typical colonial city. La Orotava, known as “the Florence of the Canary Islands”, blends its historical-artistic soul with landscape richness.
Gran Canaria, fairytale island
Also called “miniature continent”, Gran Canaria stands out from other islands for its marked contrasts. One of the best city beaches in all of Europe, The pits, in the heart of the island’s capital, is a paradise. While Maspalomas it is much more than a magnificent beach with several kilometers of golden sand. The privilege of being able to spend time there is that of observing at the same time the sandy dunes of the desert and the ecosystem of the lagoon where different species of birds nest.
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Gran Canaria is also nature and rugged landscapes of great beauty, like the one that extends in the heart of the island in front of the Roque Nublo, an imposing volcanic monolith reachable by a hiking route. Crowning the grandiose cliffs of the north-west of the island is the Tamadaba Natural Parkthe large Canary pine forest of Gran Canaria next to the Inagua forest, where the blue finch, an endemic species found only in the archipelago, takes refuge.
If you want to visit a city, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the capital of the island, a cosmopolitan center with a complete cultural, gastronomic, recreational and commercial offer. Far from the lively urban and tourist centers of the coast, in the interior of Gran Canaria we find quiet villages and hamlets where everything happens without haste, such as Tejeda, the town of Gran Canaria which is among the most beautiful villages in Spain.
Lanzarote, the different island
Lanzarote is there first destination in the world to have obtained the Biosphere Responsible Tourism certification. The island has in fact developed in a sustainable way and in harmony with the environment, thanks to the work of César Manrique, a painter, sculptor, architect and multifaceted artist who was able to intervene in the landscape with his talent.
Il Timanfaya National Park it is the maximum expression of the eruptive activity that occurred on the island and one of the most representative of the Canary archipelago. In Lanzarote you can enter the fascinating underground world created by lava. Spaces such as the Jameos del Agua or the Cueva de los Verdes are clear examples that offer the opportunity to learn the secrets of the bowels of the earth.
The landscape of La Geria is a surprise for the eyes. A vast area covered by small fragments of black volcanic rock, originating from the eruptions of Timanfaya, is exploited by Lanzarote farmers for the cultivation of vines, who shape the land to defend the crops from the wind. The wines obtained, with Denomination of Origin, are special and recognized internationally.
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The beaches of Lanzarote are made for relaxing. As Parrot: its waters are so calm that they seem like a mirror. Here, swimming and snorkeling are priceless.
Fuerteventura, the beach of the Canary Islands
Kilometers of paradisiacal beaches with white or golden sand and turquoise waters. This is idyllic photography for anyone who loves to feel the sun, the sea breeze and take revitalizing baths in calm, transparent waters. The large beaches of the north-east of Fuerteventura have a very special asset: the immense dune field of Corralejo, a vast area of mounds of sand that the wind is tirelessly collecting and shaping. Just two kilometers from Fuerteventura, we find l’Islote de Lobosa small uninhabited islet which owes its name to the presence in the past of an important colony of sea lions, and where archaeological remains of a Roman settlement were found.
Fuerteventura is the oldest of the Canary Islands. It began to emerge from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean about 22 million years ago. Having not undergone volcanic eruptions for millennia, erosion has had free rein to shape the relief at will, greenery being the protagonist in landscapes such as Betancuria. And the result could not be more spectacular: extensive plains where low-altitude mountains form soft waves on the ground, an image that conveys a profound sense of well-being and tranquility.
The island is perfect for contemplating the night sky. From Sicasumbre, the first astronomical viewpoint on the island, amateurs and experts have information panels and observation tools that can be used freely to enjoy the spectacle of stars, constellations, planets and comets offered by Fuerteventura’s night sky.
La Palma, the Beautiful Island
La Palma captured the world’s attention with the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which ended on December 25th. Beyond this episode, Bonita Island is known for its large and lush thousand-year-old forests and the magic of its natural spaces. The Caldera de Taburiente National Park it is one of the most spectacular natural areas of the Canary Islands and, without a doubt, La Palma’s greatest treasure. To get an idea of the grandeur of this space, it is essential to visit the peaks of the Park, where the famous Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory is located, to look at the large volcanic caldera and have the sensation of being suspended in the void.
In addition to one of the four national parks in the Canary Islands, La Palma is home to a total of 19 protected natural areas. The whole island is a Biosphere Reserve and has one of the three Marine Reserves in the archipelago. One of the major attractions of this Canary Island is explore the extensive network of trails that pass through a surprising variety of landscapes. One of the most important laurel forests in the world is also found on this island, Los Tiles.
La Gomera, naturally magical
Lush, tranquil and wild. These are three of the adjectives that best define the small island of La Gomera. The entire island has been a Biosphere Reserve since 2012In the center of the island is its natural jewel, the Garajonay National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. A paradise where lush laurel forests dating back to the Tertiary period, palm groves and combinations of plants mix as different as they are unique.
La Gomera is made up of valleys that alternate with walls and ravines that touch the coast, creating unparalleled landscapes. The largest example is Los Órganos, in Vallehermoso, the result of water erosion, wind force and eruptions at least two million years ago. Those who arrive on this island do so via San Sebastián de La Gomera, in whose port cruise ships and fishing boats dock. The island’s economic center is world-famous for being the place where Christopher Columbus made his last stop before arriving in America in 1492.
El Hierro, the island with the soul
It is the “youngest” island of the Canary Islands, having emerged 1.1 million years ago. Known by those who love diving, it is also the island of sustainability. El Hierro is on the path to achieving energy self-sufficiency through clean and renewable energy.
In El Hierro there are almost no beaches, which does not prevent you from enjoying the sun and sea in one of the paradisiacal natural pools on the island. One of them is the famous Charco Azul, a turquoise and transparent pool of water.
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One of the most recommended activities on this island is to walk one of the paths among the Canarian pines or laurel species. Among the best known ones is the Jinama Way, an ancient route used by the inhabitants of the island of just over three kilometers. Meanwhile, on the way to the higher areas of the island, you can stop at one of the lookout points to contemplate dizzying panoramic views, such as the majestic El Golfo valley formed after the mega-landslide that occurred thousands of years ago , and abrupt cliffs where the sea shows all its strength. The ocean on this island also shows its best face with the La Restinga-Mar de las Calmas Marine Reserve.
La Graciosa, a little treasure
Small, quiet, with uncontaminated and sparsely inhabited nature… La Graciosa is only half an hour from Lanzaroteis the dream come true for those travelers who seek solitude, relaxation and want to experience a absolute connection with a natural environment. The smallest of the Canary Islands, protected in its entirety, is part of the Chinijo Archipelago, whose waters constitute the largest Marine Reserve in Europe.
El Salado, La Francesa and La Cocina made up a trio of stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. At high tide, La Francesa becomes a sort of lagoon, ideal for snorkeling and contemplating the variety of fish that inhabit it.
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