What to do on Canary Islands holidays
The Canary Islands promises 365 days of sunshine and is known for its sandy white beaches. If you would like to bask in the sun for a few of those 365 days, this guide is for you.
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Overview of the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, also known as The Canaries are a part of Spain but which are located off of the African coast, below Spain. The economy of the Canary Islands is heavily dependent upon tourism and thrives on island holidays. Therefore, cheap Canary holidays and affordable flights to canary islands can easily be found.
Activities and sightseeing
Rural Adventures
For those wishing to enjoy peace and quietness along with new and exciting scenery, a rural adventure is the way to go. Rural tourism is all about enjoying the natural wealth and phenomena on the islands.
National parks
Between the islands, there are four national parks with hundreds of indigenous plants and hiking routes which provide visitors with the chance to get close to the remarkable volcanoes.
Guests have a variety of accommodations to choose from. Available are Canary Islands villas, but for those wanting to experience a truly authentic vacation, traditional rural hotels are provided.
Excursions
Submarine Safaris
Excursions are plentiful and finding one of interest shouldn't be too hard. Submarine Safaris are one of the most popular activities which guest enjoy. Submarine Safaris will take you underneath the blue-green waters to take an intimate look into what lays under the surface. On average, a dive takes one hour and a tour guide is included.
Star gazing
The Canary Islands have a unique geographical position giving them an advantage over other countries. The islands are located 28º in the northern latitude and from this position, one can have a clear view of all of the constellations in the northern hemisphere, and unlike other places, a large portion of the southern hemisphere as well.
The sky is protected by the government in order to avoid pollution and keep the view of the stars and sky as clear as possible.
Island hopping
Do not limit yourself to one island only. The Canary Islands consist of 12 islands all together.
Canaries flights between the islands are less than an hour by plane. Choose what you would like to see and enhance your travel by including multiple Canary Islands.