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- Airports: Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Tenerife
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- Cities: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (379,000 inhabitants), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (203,600 inhabitants), San Cristóbal de la Laguna (153,100 inhabitants), Telde (102,200 inhabitants), Arrecife (58,500 inhabitants), Puerto del Rosario (38,100 inhabitants), Maspalomas (36,100 inhabitants),
- Unesco sites: San Cristóbal de La Laguna (1999), Garajonay National Park (1986), Teide National Park (2007). Find all the UNESCO Sites in Spain on our page: “10 reasons why you should buy in Spain”
- Top beaches: Pozo de la Salud (El Hierro), Playa de Cofete (Morro del Jable), Playa de las Conchas (Isla de Graciosa), El Cotillo Beach & Lagoons (El Cotillo), Playa de Benijo (Almaciga), Playa Sotavento (Costa Calma), Playa de Sotavento, Playa de Jandia, Playa del Matorral (Pajara), Playa de Las Canteras (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), Monumento Natural de Ajuy (Fuerteventura), Playa Del Duque (Costa Adeje), Playa Dorada Beach (Playa Blanca), Piscinas Naturales El Caleton (Garachico), Playa El Bollullo (Puerto de la Cruz), Playa de las Vistas (Los Cristianos), Playa de Maspalomas (Maspalomas)
- Kids Parks: Siam Park (Adeje), Oasis Park Fuerteventura (Fuerteventura), Loro Park (Puerto de la Cruz), Holiday World Maspalomas (Maspalomas), Katmandu park
- Shopping Malls & Outlets: Siam Mall (Adeje), Centro Comercial Las Arenas (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), Centro Comercial Meridiano (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Marina Lanzarote (Arrecife)”
- Traditional & Flea markets: Mercado del puerto market (Palmas de Gran Canaria), Las Gran Canaria (Canary Islands)
- Top golf courses: Abama, Golf del Sur, Anfi Tauro, Tecina, Maspalomas, El Cortijo Play with the best golf clubs sets in Spain thanks to our local partner.
- Natural Parks: Caldera de Taburiente (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Garajonay (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Teide (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Timanfaya (Las Palmas)
- University: Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria), Universidad de la Laguna (Tenerife)
- Hospitals: Hospital Universitario de Canarias (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Hospitales San Roque (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
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FAQ Canary Islands Map
What are the 7 Canary Islands?
The 7 Canary Islands are Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. Tenerife is largest with Mount Teide, Gran Canaria has Las Palmas capital, located 100km from Morocco with excellent ferry connections.
Which Canary Island has the best beaches?
Fuerteventura has the best beaches including Cofete and Corralejo's white sands. Gran Canaria offers urban Las Canteras beach, Tenerife features Playa del Duque. Fuerteventura boasts 150+ beaches with year-round 20-25°C water temperatures.
Which is the warmest Canary Island year-round?
Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are warmest with average 22-28°C temperatures. Both enjoy 3,000+ sunshine hours annually and minimal rainfall. Direct flights from European cities to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote airports.
How far are the Canary Islands from Spain?
1,100km from mainland Spain, 2.5-hour flight from Madrid or Barcelona. Only 100km from Morocco's coast making them Africa-close with European culture. Tenerife South and Gran Canaria airports offer 200+ weekly European connections.
Are the Canary Islands good for families with kids?
Excellent for families with year-round 20-25°C weather and safe sandy beaches. Top attractions include Loro Parque Tenerife, Siam Park water park, Palmitos Park Gran Canaria. Family resorts in Costa Adeje offer kids' clubs.
When is the best time to visit the Canary Islands?
Year-round destination with eternal spring climate averaging 18-28°C. October-April perfect for hiking (cooler 18-22°C), May-September ideal for beaches (24-28°C). Peak season December-March avoids European winter.
Which Canary Island is best for hiking and nature?
La Palma offers world-class hiking trails through Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Tenerife features Mount Teide (3,715m, Spain's highest peak). Gran Canaria provides 60+ hiking trails from Roque Nublo to coastal paths.
How do you get between the Canary Islands?
Ferry services connect all islands via Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas. Lanzarote to Fuerteventura takes 30 minutes, Tenerife to Gran Canaria 90 minutes. Inter-island flights available taking 30-45 minutes between major islands.
Which Canary Island has the best nightlife and entertainment?
Tenerife leads nightlife with Playa de las Américas strip and Los Cristianos beach clubs. Gran Canaria offers vibrant Las Palmas bars and Maspalomas entertainment. Lanzarote provides cultural experiences in Puerto del Carmen.
How much does it cost to visit the Canary Islands?
Budget €50-80 daily including accommodation, meals, and activities. Enjoy duty-free shopping, €15-25 restaurant meals, €30-60 nightly accommodation. Fuerteventura and La Palma offer best value versus Tenerife resort areas.
