The Canary islands are a perfect island escape if you’re looking for some sun, water sports, museums or beaches. Many people flock here each year, whether in winter or summer, to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the relaxing lifestyle while lounging in gorgeous Villas in Spain. British people made their way to the Canary Islands over 100 years ago and haven’t stopped coming since – it is really a great place to enjoy your holiday, jam packed with lots of history and some irresistible beaches. To make the most of your visit to the Canary islands, check out these tips:
1) Book a Villa
Choosing to book Villas in Spain as your accommodation is a great way to bring the whole family along as you’ll have everything you need to make the most of your holiday, including enough space for everyone to have their own privacy. Villas tend to be a lot more spacious than hotel suites or motels, and feature kitchens so you can cook your own food and save money. You can even choose to go away with some extended family members or friends and split the rental cost of the villa, to make your holiday more affordable. It pays to book in advance, so if you’re planning a trip to the Canary Islands or Spain in general, book your villas in Spain with Villas4You now to secure a better deal.
2) Check out the nightlife
While Ibiza is often thought of as the main party island in Spain, the truth is that Spaniards love to party – so you’ll find a number of great hotspots for partying in the Canary Islands. Lanzarote, for one, has a great nightlife that is centred around the main resorts: Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Arrecife. Tenerife also boasts some great nightlife if you’re looking to party right into the early hours of the morning.
3) Head to the beach
The beaches in the Canary Islands are some of the best in the world. Costa Blanca boosts beautiful white sand and bright turquoise waters, while Puerto de la Cruz has fine black sand, due to the volcanic nature of Tenerife. There’s a great variety across the beaches, and the popularity of the Canary Islands has also driven some man made beaches to be created. This means that you can lounge on bright, golden sands and enjoy the forever summer environment of the Canary Islands all year around.
4) Boat Trips
Which ever island you choose as your base, the other islands are just a short boat or ferry trip away, allowing you to easily visit the other islands. Because of the considerably varied landscape, traveling across the islands provides a really unique holiday. Boat trips don’t have to be just a means of transport, either, you can turn them into full on day trips in themselves, with guided fishing tours available across most of the islands.
5) Check out some of the attractions
Despite being well known for the beaches they have, the Canary Islands has a lot more to offer than just warm temperatures and pretty beaches. You can enjoy a variety of attractions, from museums and historic cathedrals – through to even an interesting parrot park that is littered in parrots. There’s also a great aquarium, which is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Tenerife is home to one of the most stunning buildings on the island, the Tenerife Auditorium that was designed by Santiago Calatrava and showcases traditional Spanish architecture.
These are my top tips for making the most of the Canary Islands. Have you ever visited? Is there anything special I’ve left off my list? Share in the comments below.
