Holidays in the Canary Islands – enjoy warm weather all year around
If you’re looking to get away for a little extra sunshine then the Canary Islands are the perfect destination to enjoy warm weather all year around. They are extremely popular with tourists throughout Europe with 12 million visitors making the trip every year. The most popular destinations are the larger of the islands in particular Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuertevntura.
Amongst the islands there are eight airports so you’ll always be able to get to exactly where you want to go.
Tenerife coastline, Canary Islands, Spain by Mate Marschalko
Environment
The islands are the only place in Spain where volcanic eruptions have taken place in the modern era. Their volcanis origins have created some stunning, landscapes and coves. This combined with the climate have made them prime real estate for tourist orientated developments. Their position off the northwest coast of Africa means that they can have sunshine all year around. Despite their proximity, these islands have their own specific characters and climates.
Beaches
If it’s the classic holiday line-up of sun, sea and sand that you are looking for then this is the place to go. There are more than 1500km of beaches between the seven islands. You can stay within touch of the tourist areas with easy access to food and bars and sun loungers or drift further afield.
The Sotavento on Fuerteventura is a stretch that goes on for 17 miles on the south-east coast of the island. Here it is easy to find expanses of deserted land. Here the sea is warm all year around so is perfect for floating and enjoying the sun.
While these golden sands are what many people desire there is more variety to the beaches on these islands. El Golfo on Lanzarote has black volcanic sand and a green lagoon making it striking to look at. More volcanic sand can be found at El Bollullo, Tenerife with a stunning surrounding of Volcanic rocks.
You can also indulge in a number of water sports with the winds and waves making these seas perfect for Kite surfing.
El Golfo on Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain by Moni Sertel
Nightlife
With a variety of islands you get a variety of nightlife opportunities. Gran Canaria and Tenerife offer much more of a party atmosphere with Gran Canaria’s Playa del Ingles the party capital of the islands with bars, clubs and restaurants. It is easy to see why this is the destination of choice for groups of young people going looking for a cheap holiday abroad.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are much more family orientated with much of the entertainment contained within resorts with child friendly bars and entertainment that everyone can enjoy.
With so many holiday experiences available, the Canary Islands are the perfect location to create a holiday tailored to your specific needs.
Catherine Halsey writes for a digital marketing agency on a range of subjects. This article was written on behalf of Voyager Travel Direct.
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