This island is interesting because it is so diverse. Vegetation from Europe, Africa and even America are present. There is a mountain range in the center of the island that is approximately 2000 meters in height, desert land and tropical forests all on the same island. This island is also famous for its long white sand beaches where you can sunbath and look up at the snow covered mountain peaks.
The original town, Las Palmas has about 352 000 inhabitants. The culture, festivities and cuisine here will make your visit memorable. The people are very lively and friendly, truly enjoying life. The Cathedral, Art Centre and Museum are main attractions in the town. The architecture here is also quite fascinating as it shows influence from all five continents.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is the historically oldest island of the Canary Islands. It also has the oldest town of the islands, Betancuria. It is located in the very center of the island. The islands original population founded their first settlement here, possibly because of the fertility of the land. You can see the remains of these first settlers in the Archaeological Museum in Betancuria.
The capital, Puerto Rosario has about 15 000 inhabitants. It is a lovely little city and has beautiful inviting beaches surrounding it.
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is different because it is the product of volcanic eruptions. (So are the other islands of the Canary Islands). The volcanoes here have still been active in the 18th and 19th century. Because of this the island is covered with ashes and lava. The people of Lanzarote have done an amazing job cultivating the island with large plantations of fruits and vegetables. In one area they even planted vineyards between volcanic craters.
Teguise, the former capital of Lanzarote, is one of the oldest settlements of the islands. The Castillo de Santa Barbara is the main attraction there now, as the town was once destroyed by pirates. Arrecife is now the capital. There are three great fortresses surrounding it to protect the capital from pirate attacks. Two are above the port, and one is on a small island in front of the port connected by a draw bridge. One of the main attractions here is the castle (Castillo de San Juan) and inside it a contemporary art museum.
Tenerife
This is the largest of the Canary Islands. Being of volcanic origin, it is dominated by the 3718 meter high volcano Mount Teide. This is the highest mountain of Spain, and also the Atlantic Ocean. At the sides of the mountain range there are important banana and tomato plantations. Most of the coastline is steep and rugged, however if you are in the right spot there is still plenty of nice sandy beaches.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital, with 212 000 inhabitants. Many cruise ships dock at this port to experience the lively streets and beautiful parks. The port really is the town’s center. Museums of anthropology and archaeology draw in tourists as well as those of painting and sculptures. Not too far away you can find some beaches to relax on, or go to the mountain which offers an amazing view of the island.
Tenerife`s, and maybe Spain`s, most visited city is Puerto de la Cruz. Its favourable climate attracts visitors all year round. And it`s not short of things to do. It is well known for having beautiful architecture that interacts with the natural landscape and vegetation. One of the main attractions is Loro Park with tropical gardens, parrots and performances by dolphins.
La Palma
La Palma`s major sightseeing attraction is its huge volcanic crater that is 9 kilometres wide and 770 meters deep. The Mirador de la Cumbrecita view-point best overlooks this natural wonder. The islands highest mountain stands at 2426 meters and has one of the world`s best astronomy observatories. They organize group visits to make it accessible to everyone.
The islands capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, has a 16th century town hall and church that are worth the visit as well as the Museum of Natural Science.
La Gomera
La Gomera is made up greatly of mountains. The mountains drop off steeply to sea level, and there are beautiful beaches which make up the coast line. An old custom on the island was for the people of different valleys (within the mountains) to communicate amongst each other in a whistling language (comparable to yodeling).
`The city of San Sebastian de la Gomera was a landing place of Christopher Columbus on his travel to America. The inhabitants are still reminded of this by the port from which he parted. From there the island is connected to Tenerife by a ferry.
El Hierro
This is the smallest of the Canary Islands. The island has a huge protected area for woodland in the inland area. It has natural swimming pools and crystal clear waters. Great for swimming and scuba diving. Contrary to most of the Canary Islands, which are known for their wide and long beaches, El Hierro has a coast greatly made up of steep rocks. There is of course some beautiful beaches, just not as much as some of the other islands.
The original town, Las Palmas has about 352 000 inhabitants. The culture, festivities and cuisine here will make your visit memorable. The people are very lively and friendly, truly enjoying life. The Cathedral, Art Centre and Museum are main attractions in the town. The architecture here is also quite fascinating as it shows influence from all five continents.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is the historically oldest island of the Canary Islands. It also has the oldest town of the islands, Betancuria. It is located in the very center of the island. The islands original population founded their first settlement here, possibly because of the fertility of the land. You can see the remains of these first settlers in the Archaeological Museum in Betancuria.
The capital, Puerto Rosario has about 15 000 inhabitants. It is a lovely little city and has beautiful inviting beaches surrounding it.
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is different because it is the product of volcanic eruptions. (So are the other islands of the Canary Islands). The volcanoes here have still been active in the 18th and 19th century. Because of this the island is covered with ashes and lava. The people of Lanzarote have done an amazing job cultivating the island with large plantations of fruits and vegetables. In one area they even planted vineyards between volcanic craters.
Teguise, the former capital of Lanzarote, is one of the oldest settlements of the islands. The Castillo de Santa Barbara is the main attraction there now, as the town was once destroyed by pirates. Arrecife is now the capital. There are three great fortresses surrounding it to protect the capital from pirate attacks. Two are above the port, and one is on a small island in front of the port connected by a draw bridge. One of the main attractions here is the castle (Castillo de San Juan) and inside it a contemporary art museum.
Tenerife
This is the largest of the Canary Islands. Being of volcanic origin, it is dominated by the 3718 meter high volcano Mount Teide. This is the highest mountain of Spain, and also the Atlantic Ocean. At the sides of the mountain range there are important banana and tomato plantations. Most of the coastline is steep and rugged, however if you are in the right spot there is still plenty of nice sandy beaches.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital, with 212 000 inhabitants. Many cruise ships dock at this port to experience the lively streets and beautiful parks. The port really is the town’s center. Museums of anthropology and archaeology draw in tourists as well as those of painting and sculptures. Not too far away you can find some beaches to relax on, or go to the mountain which offers an amazing view of the island.
Tenerife`s, and maybe Spain`s, most visited city is Puerto de la Cruz. Its favourable climate attracts visitors all year round. And it`s not short of things to do. It is well known for having beautiful architecture that interacts with the natural landscape and vegetation. One of the main attractions is Loro Park with tropical gardens, parrots and performances by dolphins.
La Palma
La Palma`s major sightseeing attraction is its huge volcanic crater that is 9 kilometres wide and 770 meters deep. The Mirador de la Cumbrecita view-point best overlooks this natural wonder. The islands highest mountain stands at 2426 meters and has one of the world`s best astronomy observatories. They organize group visits to make it accessible to everyone.
The islands capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, has a 16th century town hall and church that are worth the visit as well as the Museum of Natural Science.
La Gomera
La Gomera is made up greatly of mountains. The mountains drop off steeply to sea level, and there are beautiful beaches which make up the coast line. An old custom on the island was for the people of different valleys (within the mountains) to communicate amongst each other in a whistling language (comparable to yodeling).
`The city of San Sebastian de la Gomera was a landing place of Christopher Columbus on his travel to America. The inhabitants are still reminded of this by the port from which he parted. From there the island is connected to Tenerife by a ferry.
El Hierro
This is the smallest of the Canary Islands. The island has a huge protected area for woodland in the inland area. It has natural swimming pools and crystal clear waters. Great for swimming and scuba diving. Contrary to most of the Canary Islands, which are known for their wide and long beaches, El Hierro has a coast greatly made up of steep rocks. There is of course some beautiful beaches, just not as much as some of the other islands.
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