The variety of things to do in Canary Islands has attracted travelers for decades. The islands are situated in the Atlantic Ocean, only 100 km west of Morocco and are one of the lushest regions of Spain. While a part of the country, the Spanish government recognized the islands as one of the regions with special consideration of historical nationality thus protecting their traditions and culture. The archipelago comprises seven main islands as well as multiple smaller islets. The most prominent islands include Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Palma, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Gomera and El Hierro. Historically, these islands served as a bridge between three continents: Europe, America, and Africa. The nearly-perfect year-round climate makes the Canarias an attractive destination any time of the year.
Made up of 7 islands, the largest of which is Tenerife, this region boasts the best climate in the world. There is no need to worry about what to do in the Canary Islands when it’s rainy as the monthly rainfall average is around three days. The Islands redefine shorts and shirt weather and are a natural alternative to getting Vitamin D!
Beyond the all-inclusive hotel-resorts, the Canary Islands offers a whole world of untouched, natural wonder. From mountains to volcanoes, to green forests and deserts the Canary Islands are an outdoor playground. It’s one of the few places in the world where the rich diversity of dramatic landscapes is located so tightly together.
Every year, in the months following Christmas the Canary Islands, like a tinderbox of Crayola paints, explodes into a world of color. The Canary Islands Carnival, which is second in size to that of Rio de Janeiro, dates as far back as the 15th century. Celebrations occur throughout the Islands anywhere between January and April.