Places to Go in Spain Canary Islands
Tenerife. Gran Canaria. Fuerteventura. Lanzarote. La Palma. La Gomera. El Hierro. These are the major volcanic islands which make up the Spanish archipelago of the Canary Islands or the Canaries. Each of them offers amazing beaches and spectacular scenery, too, which you can enjoy as much as you like when you spend your holidays in Spain Canary Islands.
Tenerife is the largest of all the Canary Islands, and one of the most frequented by tourists. After all, apart from the magnificent churches and museums in its capital city, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (which is also one of the capital cities of the Canaries), it is also where you can find the majestic El Teide, the highest mountain in Spain. Tenerife is also home to a World Heritage Site – the historic city of La Laguna – as well as various marinas, golf courses and wellness resorts.
Gran Canaria is also popular. In fact, the other capital of the Canary Islands can be found on Gran Canaria – the city of Las Palmas. Aside from being the island with the largest population, Gran Canaria also boasts of many art galleries, museums, theme parks and excellent restaurants, making it a truly ideal destination for family holidays in Spain Canary Islands.
Fuerteventura is second to Tenerife in terms of size, and also has many interesting sights of its own. These include ancient flour-grinding mills, stunning nature reserves and the legendary Mount Tindaya, which was once believed to be magical. Most tourists are lured by its beaches, though, which are perfect venues for windsurfing.
Lanzarote is also a popular destination for those spending holidays in Spain Canary Islands, particularly because of its awe-inspiring volcanic landscape. The most famous places on the island are Teguise, with its castle built on a volcanic cone, Timanfaya National Park and Jameos del Agua, one of the creations of great landscape designer Cesar Manrique.
If you like trekking through national parks, you should visit the island of La Gomera, which is the site of the Garajonay National Park. Named after the star-crossed lovers of local legend, the Garajonay National Park is home to one of the few remaining laurel forests in the world, which is why it was made a protected area in 1981 and declared a World Heritage Site shortly after in 1986.
The island of La Palma also has its own leafy laurel woodlands, although its popularity comes from the Caldera de Taburiente, one of the largest volcanic craters in the world. La Palma is also a haven for stargazers. If you’re one, make sure you try out the astrophysical observatory at Roque los Muchachos during your holidays in Spain Canary Islands.
Finally, there is the island of El Hierro, which, though smallest of the Canary Islands, is just as attractive. This is because El Hierro is home to many natural wonders, including colossal cliffs, juniper woodlands, gentle meadows and volcanic cones. It is most well known for its underwater wildlife, though, so make sure you put on your diving gear during your holidays in Spain Canary Islands.
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