UK holiday-makers can once again soak up what the wonderful Canary Islands have to offer, a joy that has come as a half-term treat for many.
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There are now an extra seven perfect quarantine-free destinations to choose from for your much longed-for winter sun.
Will it be Lanzarote? Tenerife? Or maybe a lesser known island such as El Hierro? The choice is now yours!
This month’s blog serves as our guide to the most popular islands, we hope to try and make your decision a little simpler…
1. Tenerife
The largest and most popular Canary Island, Tenerife welcomes around 5 million visitors per year.
The island is home to two airports and the immense active volcano, Mount Teide. The landmark is the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic – and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.
It would be rude not to pay the area a visit!
One of the most beautiful areas of Tenerife lies in the South, the town of Adeje. It’s beaches and wide range of bars make for tranquil days followed by chic, yet lively nights.
The beautiful beach of Costa Adeje (Credit)
Adeje also provides a plethora of hotels and places to shop and dine.
The upmarket ‘Plaza Del Duque’ arranges it’s wide variety of shops and restaurants in a unique circular formation and contains everything from children’s toy shops and ‘Hiperdino’ supermarket, to well-known stores such as MaxMara, Hugo Boss, Pandora and Armani.
Costa Adeje is around 3km from Playa De Las Americas.
This area is known as the party capital of the island, and it is easy to understand why. Full to the brim with nightclubs, live music venues, shops and restaurants, Las Americas has a 24-hour vibrancy, where holiday-makers can enjoy a more action-packed way of life.
Playa de las Americas has a vibrant nightlife (Credit)
So, whatever your definition of relaxation, you’ll no doubt find what you are looking for on Tenerife, that’s for certain.
2. Fuerteventura
Picturesque beaches and enormous sand dunes await you on the island of Fuerteventura.
The crystal clear waters of Fuerteventura.
The oldest Canary Island, Fuerteventura’s history dates back 20 million years.
One of the most popular towns is Corralejo, which has evolved in recent years from a sleepy fishing village into a vibrant resort, without losing any of its original character.
Sand dunes are an iconic feature, lying on the outskirts of the town. They are a protected nature reserve and are not to be missed.
Corralejo has something for everyone, and it is a hive of activity. You can enjoy watersports, jeep safaris and even take glass-bottomed boat trips.
Boredom is just not an option on Fuerteventura.
3. Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is a little world in itself.
Incredibly diverse, the island has 21 towns for you to explore. Popular areas include Maspalomas, Playa Del Ingles and Puerto de Mogan – to name a few.
Aloe Vera grows in abundance in Gran Canaria.
There are an ocean of possibilities for scuba divers, with beautiful areas to dive dotted all around the coast.
If the activities aren’t your scene – you can unwind and pamper yourself. Or, more specifically, let nature do the hard work for you!
A special variety of aloe vera has been growing on the hillsides of Gran Canaria for centuries. Renowned for its health benefits, the gel of the spiky green plant is used in treatments by wellness centres and spas across the island.
4. Lanzarote
Lanzarote is the closest of the seven islands to Africa, it is also referred to as the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’ and is an area of immense volcanic beauty.
Puerto del Carmen is the place to be for party-goers. A full range of discos, live music venues and beach bars makes for a bustling nightlife.
The islands old capital, Teguise, is located in the centre of the island and is a hub of culture and tourism.
Teguise is a hub of culture.
Every Sunday, Teguise is host to the island’s largest outdoor flea market, where you can find the perfect souvenirs and gifts.
That is not all. Lanzarote has also been able to work its way into Hollywood history serving as the backdrop to many movies, such as Moby Dick (1956).
Every Canary Island uses the euro, to get yours at the best rates, see us in store or online at www.kanoocurrency.co.uk.
If you are now desperate to have your share of that scrumptious year-long sun, then you can take advantage of some of our great offers below.
As travel advice is changing all the time, we recommend you keep up-to-date with the latest restrictions via the government website when planning a trip.
If you would like any more advice or information on these, or any other destinations – please contact Kanoo Travel on 0800 058 3412 or email webbookings@kanootravel.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
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