Tourism Guide of canary islands

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Canary islands Guide

Canary Islands : An Atlantic paradise


Canary islands Guide

The Fortunate Islands: The Canary Islands are a wonderful oasis of life and contrasts in the middle of the Atlantic, each of its beautiful islands is a profoundly different small world.

The beaches of fuerteventura are the best for water sports in the world and of course the iron in addition to its beautiful villages and landscapes is a place of worship for divers. The palm of the contrasts, takes you lanzarote with volcanic landscapes that will leave you speechless and take you to an almost lunar landscape


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And how not to emphasize the palm with beautiful landscapes, its imposing volcanoes, its deep forests, its cozy beaches, and for its skies full of stars and its incredible seas of clouds.

And of course the beautiful island of Gran Canaria that is also called the continent in Miniature because it has everything from beautiful beaches to high peaks with beautiful views and ideal for hiking.

From the heights of the teide in Tenerife, the largest peak in


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Spain to the prehistoric jungles of laurisilva in La Gomera, there is a contrast of landscapes that make these islands a paradise for tourists. In addition all the island has an excellent selection of hotels of all kinds.

Tenerife In Tenerife you can do what you like most any day of the year, thanks to its climate, its nature, and tourist facilities designed for you and yours to enjoy. Â Tenerife is the island of a thousand experiences on a single island. You can go deep into nature, relax on a beach, go up Teide, go shopping, see a show, stroll through its old town, have fun in a theme park, play golf ... Teide National Park, with the highest peak in Spain.


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Tenerife has an excellent offer of golf courses in which to test your swing any day of the year. Almost all have modern facilities and holes designed by professionals. Historical center of La Laguna, with its colonial architectural style. The natural environment of this island is of such purity that in 1993 it was awarded this recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Â One of the things that you can not miss doing if you visit Tenerife is the Whale Watching. The southwest coast of the island is a privileged place to see whales in freedom. Not far from its coast you can find up to 26 different species of cetaceans: rorquals, dolphins, killer whales and even blue whales. Â Fill yourself with energy by doing a lot of activities but, above all, do not leave Tenerife without tasting its delicious cuisine. Sitting on a terrace overlooking the sea and savoring some shrimp is a delicious experience. More info Tenerife Turismo Alondras Park Hotel in Arona Best Tenerife Hotel in Arona Playa Real in Costa Adeje Best Jacaranda Hotel in Costa Adeje Checkin: Concordia Hotel in Puerto de La Cruz


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Best Semiramis en Puerto de La Cruz Laguna en San CristĂłbal de La Laguna Checkin: Atlantida en Sta. Cruz de Tenerife LANZAROTE The unique landscapes of Lanzarote form an ecosystem of great value internationally recognized. An ideal environment to relax and get lost in its volcanoes, caves or virgin beaches. Then, stop for a moment and breathe the peace of the island. You will feel as far away as if you were traveling to the moon.

Lanzarote is a different island, an island of black and reddish volcanic lands that, together with the silence and the peace that is breathed, will make you feel like on another planet. Â In addition Lanzarote has some excellent wines with


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denomination of origin, A good way to get to know the island is by visiting its wineries and tasting its delicious wines of MalvasĂ­a with DO. Another advantage of Lanzarote is that it is a meeting point for high level athletes, thanks to its long and sunny days, athletes from all over Europe choose Lanzarote as the ideal destination for cycling, running, swimming or water sports. Its strange volcanic lands of a thousand colors greet you. And the calm and silence of the whole island invite you to disconnect to recharge your energy in long days full of light.

Two places to stand out of Lanzarote are the Timanfaya National Park and La Geria. The Timanfaya National Park is


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a sample of recent and historic volcanism that offers one of the most impressive visual spectacles of the Canary Islands. The almost absence of vegetation, the roughness of the forms and the variety of colors, such as reds, ochers, blacks and oranges, will transport you to places you have never imagined. The other place is La Geria A protected landscape where the vine is treated as if it were a diament, in the wine area of La Geria. A set of conical excavations in the volcanic earth, which shelter each vine and protect it from the wind with small stone walls. The result of this painstaking care are delicious wines with Denomination of Origin. Finally, the high environmental value of the island, earned him this recognition of the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) in 1993. More information Turismo Lanzarote Arrecife Gran Hotel in Arrecife Lanzarote Diamar lanzarote en Arrecife VIK: Villa Vik en Arrecife Wikipedia Lanzarote www.lanzarote.com/en/


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FUERTEVENTURA Fuerteventura has more than 150 km of beaches to enjoy the sun and the sea breeze loaded with that wonderful smell of the sea that will make you feel in paradise. The island of Fuerteventura is sand and sea in its purest form. It has more extensive and paradisiacal beaches of different types, so that. you can always choose according to your plan of the day: practice water activities, forget everything by walking along the lonely shore of a pristine beach, taste some fresh fish from the area or simply sit and watch a beautiful sunset. Because more than 150 km of beaches go a long way.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a virgin coastline of


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emerald waters and white sand. More than 150 km of beaches in which the sun and the sea breeze, loaded with negative ions with relaxing effect, will make you feel in a paradise. For that reason, and for its spectacular volcanic landscapes, it is not surprising that it has been declared a Biosphere Reserve. Between beach and beach, the cheese shops of the island are a must stop. Try one of their delicious cheeses majoreros with DO

The long and sunny days, the intense winds and the waves of up to two meters, have caused that the practice of windsurfing and kitesurfing is already a tradition on the island. Like all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is a Biosphere Reserve. The immensity of its volcanic landscape and the purity of its beaches has not gone unnoticed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization


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(UNESCO). which declared the entire island Biosphere Reserve in 2009. Close your eyes and, when you open them, you will be a new person. It's a good time to take a board and slide through the crystal clear waters. Although, if you prefer, you can also discover gastronomy. of their peoples. More information • • • • • •

Visit Fuerteventura Hotel en Fuerteventura Royal suite Hotel Fuerteventura Playa Costa Caleta hotel en Fuerteventura Fuente Park Hotel in Corralejo https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuerteventura

LA PALMA The beautiful island of La Palma, painted green by its deep forests of prehistoric vegetation, is the counterpoint of the other Canary Islands. In it, you can connect with nature under one of the best skies in the world to observe the stars, relax on one of its cozy beaches or take a trip between volcanoes and ravines. For its incredible landscapes, its imposing volcanoes, its deep forests, its cozy beaches, and for its skies full of stars, this island is known as the beautiful island. This island has the honor of having been declared the


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Biosphere Reserve the total of the island. Little by little, more and more territory of the island has been obtaining this distinction, and in the year 2002 The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) declared the Biosphere Reserve to the whole of the island .

A paradise for hikers, This beautiful island is a place to get lost, although it is difficult thanks to the complete network of signposted and marked trails that cover the island of almost 1000km, which makes it a paradise for lovers of trekking. And in particular the path that climbs Roque de los Muchachos, crosses magical trails with small waterfalls and, when you reach the top, look up. Surely it will be a very special experience. If you want to feel very close to the universe from the Roque de los Muchachos, at 2,420 m and with one of the most complete telescopic observatories in the world, you will get one of the best views


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In addition, Palma is a paradise for lovers of astronomy, thanks to its clean skies and its unique conditions. his observation of the stars, the island has the Starlight distinction, which recognizes the skies with the best astronomical quality. The clean and protected skies of La Palma offer you unbeatable conditions for the observation of the stars, as much as if you go at your own pace, as if you hire a guided night route or an observation session from a spectacular viewpoint To end A place to stand out is the Caldera de Taburiente a volcanic caldera full of vegetation. The greatness of this park, where the prominence is carried by the water through its multitude of streams and waterfalls, will leave you amazed. It is an impressive circus


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of volcanic rock peaks that surround a hill of dense Canarian pine forests and steep ravines. More information

http://www.visitlapalma.es/ https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Palma http://www.cabildodelapalma.es/ Gran Canaria A small continent where you will find all kinds of experiences to make each day special: very close, a great city with a wide offer, in or Gran Canaria es un gran destino con casi 60km de playas para disfrutar en familia y con una parte occidental declarada Reserva de la Biosfera. Un pequeño continente en el que encontrarás todo lo que necesitas para hacer que cada día sea especial. Navega para ver ballenas, camina entre bosques de pino canario, diviértete en un parque acuático, pasea por calles comerciales, visita museos… o, simplemente, relájate en una tranquila playa. Gran Canaria is a great destination with almost 60km of beaches to enjoy as a family and with a western part declared a Biosphere Reserve. A small continent where you will find everything you need to make each day special. Sail to see whales, walk among Canary pine forests, have fun in a water park, stroll through shopping streets, visit museums ... or simply relax on a quiet beach.


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The volcanic relief, the presence of flora of the Macaronesia and its large pine extensions have been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with this distinction. for everyone. Almost 60km of beaches on 236km of coastline, under a gentle sun that is always present to fill you with energy. Discover beaches as diverse as the landscapes that the island hides. The first tourists who sought to revitalize came to Gran Canaria 150 years ago attracted by its climate. Today, this custom has evolved into a great offer of spas and wellness


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centers. A paradise to visit ¡¡ More information

Wikipedia Gran Canaria Hotel Colorado golf Gran Canaria Patronato Tenerife Tourism Club Maspalomas Suites in Maspalomas Palmera Mar Hotel en Mogan Brisamar Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Concorde Hotel in Las Palmas Gran Canaria FBC Fortuny Resort in Maspalomas LA GOMERA On the island of La Gomera you can jump from one landscape to another and feel how its exuberant and magical nature envelops you little by little.

You just stepped on it and you already feel how magic envelops you. You go a little deeper and discover that all


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that magic is real. Landscape jumps in landscape and you are surprised by ravines that throw themselves into the sea, valleys covered in green palms, beaches of black sand and crystal clear waters, lush millenary forests with springs that invite you to refresh ... A natural group that makes up a Reserve of the Biosphere with species already disappeared in other parts of the world. A paradise for hikers, This beautiful island has more than 600 km of mysterious trails to lose you and feel like when you were a child between mysterious calls, from mountain to mountain, if the Silbo, is the aboriginal language of the island declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the Organization of the United Nations for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO). You can still see people communicate with whistles! There are several sites that you can not miss. The first and only one in the world is the millennial Laurisilva forest, a unique ecosystem in the world. Garajonay National Park is laurisilva, a mass of prehistoric vegetation typical of the Macaronesian region that covered the tropics millions of years ago and which has been preserved on the island thanks to its exceptionally temperate climate.


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Another point that you should not miss is the impressive viewpoint of Los Roques overlooking a stunning nature, is symbol of the island of La Gomera are five huge blocks of rock formed by magma, which never surfaced, which guard the entrance to the National Park of Garajonay.


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You should not miss is the Town of Agulo. A little more than half an hour by car from the capital you will find this small town that, because of its charm and beauty, has been baptized as "La Bombรณn de La Gomera". Its historic center, one of the best preserved on the island, is elevated on a natural platform that makes it a viewpoint with beautiful views of the ocean and Mount Teide, on the neighboring island of Tenerife.

More information

Pueblo de Agulo Parque Nacional de Garajonay https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Gomera Hotel Laurisilva in the Gomera island http://www.lagomera.es


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The Iron Island ( La isla del Hierro) This small island, declared a Biosphere Reserve, will catch you by the contrast between its volcanic lands, the green of its lush forests and the transparency of the waters of its marine reserve. You have several options to discover its incredible nature. Immerse yourself and dive through its unique underwater landscape regenerated by the volcanic eruptions of 2011, stroll through one of its millenary forests. or, simply, stay still and contemplate the landscape. Feel how wonderful it is to stop and breathe the pure air of El Hierro. Until 1885 the Punta de Orchilla was considered the 0 meridian, thus becoming one of the most used maps of the sixteenth and seventeenth century. For this reason, El Hierro is still known as the island of Meridiano.

In addition El Hierro has the honor of being the first island


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in the world 100% Energetically sustainable, thanks to the Gorona del Viento hydroelectric plant, it is the first island completely self-sufficient with renewable energy sources. Â A paradise for the submarine with, Discover 46 dive sites with a unique underwater landscape full of life, fruit of its particular volcanic geography that the last eruption of 2011 regenerated. In particular Next to the spectacular Pier of the Restinga in the south of the area, you will find this area of protected waters with great depths of up to 300m, full of cliffs, veriles, sandy platforms, caves ... One of the destinations most coveted by fans of submarismo, with more than 10 points of immersion with a unique underwater landscape full of life, fruit of its particular volcanic geography. Â Despite being the smallest of the islands, El Hierro has fertile lands, steep cliffs, geological formations of lava and exuberant vegetation that has been recognized by the Unesco.


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The sky of this small but intense island is the Mirador de la Peña, one of the favorite places of the universal Canarian César Manrique. From its 700m altitude, the sea and the land join with the sky in a beautiful view. This jewel of the famous Canarian artist César Manrique enjoys stunning views of the El Golfo Valley and its cliffs over one kilometer high. More information

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Hierro http://www.holaislascanarias.com/el-hierro


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I hope you are encouraged to visit the precious ones Canary Islands ¡¡¡


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