Which Canary Islands Beaches is Perfect for You?

1. Which Canary Islands Beaches is Perfect for You?

2. Often misjudged by images of packed out beaches and high rise hotels there is much more to these charming islands than meets the eye. Award winning cuisine and exquisite wines, stunning landscapes and beautiful undisturbed beaches as well as rich culture and all your favorite activities, what’s not to love? The luxury Canary Islands holidays have always been a staple winter getaway, with guaranteed sunshine and beautiful landscapes, they are a perfect destination for everyone. So which one to choose? Each one has its own unique personality so it’s worth exploring the unique characteristics of each… Whichever you choose the Canary Islands are guaranteed to provide a mixed bag of adventure, relaxation and most importantly, beautiful and well deserved sunshine.

3. Tenerife Tenerife is truly an island for everyone. If you are looking for beautiful beaches, fun family holidays, relaxing retreats or golfers paradise Tenerife is a front runner. Plentiful calm sandy beaches, unique rural villages, diverse landscapes and a dramatic volcano all add to the wealth of beauty on offer. Sometimes misunderstood by its mass tourism label it can come as a surprise to some that Tenerife has so much more. Tenerife is the most popular and largest of the Canary Islands surrounding a dramatic 3718m volcano named mount Teide, the tallest mountain in Spain. For a luxury beach holiday look no further than Costa Adeje, this upmarket area of the south boasts some of the most stunning and luxury hotels in the Canary Islands. Holiday makers need not look too far for a huge display of designer shops, sophisticated restaurants and amusing family activities. Its neighbours La Caleta and Guia de Isora offer a more slow paced side of the upmarket south but for excellent nightlife and family activities Playa De las Americas is more suitable and can also offer a more affordable south. North Tenerife offers a whole bag of treasures waiting to be discovered by those adventurous enough to leave the south. Experience the local life in rural villages or dance like a local in Santa Cruz with its festivals and local eateries. Don’t miss a visit to the dramatic cliffs and clear waters of Garachico and taste some of Tenerife’s finest cuisine.

4. Fuerteventura Surfers, beach bums and sports lovers look no further. If you are looking for miles and miles of unrivalled white sand beaches Fuerteventura is perfect for you. The youthful Fuerteventura is the Canary Islands second largest island. Its desert-esque landscape gives it an untouched feel before reaching the coast where dramatic glistening turquoise waters attract beach lovers worldwide and the refreshing Atlantic breeze attracts windsurfers alike. Corralejo and Jandia boast extensive white sandy beaches with a cool ocean breeze for a relaxing beach holiday and the local Baku waterpark offers and excellent day out for families. Costa Calma invites excellent night life and great shopping and the resort Caleta de Fuste offers a popular tourist resort with lovely palm shaded streets.

5. Gran Canaria Another island that is perfect for everyone is Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Island but second most populous. This island is particularly popular with families and hikers and is best described by its cliché ‘a continent in miniature’. It offers diverse landscapes ranging from dramatic mountains steeping down to stunning golden sand dunes. Lush green forests give way to tranquil retreats and impressive golf courses yet exciting towns give vibrant nightlife and local culture. Excellent for shopping and exploring the beautiful marina Las Palmas is the islands capital city which also features a beautiful sandy beach. Find sophisticated restaurants and beautiful hotels in the resort of Maspalomas or its stylish next door neighbour Costa Meloneras. The picturesque resort of Puerto De Mogan offers a prettier and more charming side, perfect for a more romantic retreat.

6. Lanzarote For an unspoilt retreat and a volcanic adventure Lanzarote is perfect for a quieter family holiday or a relaxing couples getaway. Moon style landscapes and the unmissable national park rival a sci-fi movie scene and create a dreamlike location that will leave you speechless. Its strange landscapes and devastating volcanic eruptions give it a very young history meaning local cuisine is more based on surrounding islands and Spanish Tapas. Its history is dominated by the much loved Cesar Manrique who encouraged the gentle introduction of tourism resulting in a lack of high rise building and over built resorts. For families and couples Puerto Del Carmen boasts a famous sandy beach paired with a lively resort packed with shops and restaurants. Its upmarket sister Playa Blanca is a more pretty and sophisticated resort showing up its younger sister with a beautiful mountainous backdrop and upmarket eateries. Puerto Calero is perfect for couples who can relax at the marina and soak up the sunshine on its beautiful sandy beach. For a more diverse resort good for everyone Teguise is the old capital of Lanzarote, a delightful pedestrianised town with plenty of shops and a popular Sunday street market.

7. La Gomera This fairy tale island has well earned its strange title ‘the island that time forgot’. Its enchanting forests and mysterious landscapes make it a perfect holiday destination for those looking for something new or simply a peaceful beach escape. The island features lovely beaches, exciting hiking trails and jaw dropping scenery to make you feel like a true explorer without losing holiday comforts. Just minutes off the ferry and you are driving across dramatic ravines and taking in breath taking sea views. Don’t forget to pack your walking boots as the true treasures are discovered on foot. Playa de Santiago is a quiet fishing village and a perfect base for exploring the island, its laidback vibe make it a perfect tranquil retreat. The capital San Sebastion is just next door, no different to its surroundings the capital of La Gomera is a peaceful town based around its port. Valley Gran Rey is a more popular resort on the west coast made up of a collection of many towns which sit on the mountain gently sloping in to the sea.

8. La Palma For an un-commercialised paradise. Perfect for a unique experience packed with jaw dropping scenery, lush green tropical forests and dreamy views of the stars. La Palma really is the most pretty of the Canary Islands. Its landscapes make it perfect for visitors looking for beautiful walks and breath-taking scenery. Less known for its beaches it does feature the most dramatic volcanic black sand beaches making it an excellent beach destination too. This beautiful island is a UNESCO biosphere reserve packed with activities and volcanic terrain. Tazacorte Is one of the warmest places on La Palma, this historic village has excellent transport links to the capital for an exciting day out. Brena Baja is a tranquil resort on the east coast with a wealth of shops and restaurants. For a more lively resort (in La Palma standards) Puerto Naus is a beach resort boasting the longest beach in La Palma, but for a real peaceful retreat Fuencaliente is a small and pretty village located on the south of the island.

9. El Hierro For a complete retreat the magical and mysterious island of El Hierro is just 278 km squared. This small island is packed with lush forests, strange ancient settlements and giant lizards. It is a strange island sitting to the most south west of the Canary Islands. Very much less visited than its sister islands it is visited mostly for its superb diving and beautiful rolling hills. However with no international airport and a three hour ferry journey visitor numbers remain quite low.

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