Some Reasons Why The
Canary Islands Should Be On Your Bucket List:
To many people (especially in Europe),
the Canary Islands are known for being an exotic and unusual holiday
destination which boast of beautiful beaches and a warm, year-round climate.
While this description is totally correct, the Spanish archipelago has much
more to offer than simply an exotic, extravagant paradise allure. Located just
100 kilometers (60 miles) of the southern coast of North-Western Africa, the
Canary Islands are part of an extremely diverse region that has something for
just about everybody.
There are hundreds of good reasons why over 12 million
people come to visit this wonderful place every year and we picked some of them
to show you. Before this list is over, you will see why the Canary Islands
deserve to be a part of your travel plans for this year. From astonishing
natural landmarks and breathtaking national parks to delicious local foods,
busy nightlife and lively carnivals, here are some Reasons Why The Canary
Islands Should Be On Your Bucket List.
Mount Teide
Tenerife, the largest and most populous island of the Canary Islands, is home to the third highest volcano on a volcanic ocean island in the world. At a height of 3,718 meters (12,198 feet), the Mount Teide is also the highest point in Spain. Offering stunning views of the island, the volcano was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007.
Tenerife, the largest and most populous island of the Canary Islands, is home to the third highest volcano on a volcanic ocean island in the world. At a height of 3,718 meters (12,198 feet), the Mount Teide is also the highest point in Spain. Offering stunning views of the island, the volcano was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007.
Marine life
As the Canary Islands are home to a varied and abundant marine life, it is a popular spot for scuba diving and snorkeling. Apart from a number of fish species, the islands also host five different species of marine turtle that are sighted periodically in the islands, the most common of these being the endangered loggerhead sea turtle.
As the Canary Islands are home to a varied and abundant marine life, it is a popular spot for scuba diving and snorkeling. Apart from a number of fish species, the islands also host five different species of marine turtle that are sighted periodically in the islands, the most common of these being the endangered loggerhead sea turtle.
Surfing
Lanzarote, the easternmost island of the Canary
Islands, is a well-known surfing destination thanks to its consistent
year-round waves. The island is also notable for its astonishing long beaches
that stretch for kilometers.
Caldera de Taburiente
National Park
One of the smallest of the islands, La Palma is in its entirety a biosphere reserve. The island has particularly abundant plant life which is the most diverse in the Canary Islands. In the center of the island, there is the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, one of four national parks in the Canary Islands.
One of the smallest of the islands, La Palma is in its entirety a biosphere reserve. The island has particularly abundant plant life which is the most diverse in the Canary Islands. In the center of the island, there is the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, one of four national parks in the Canary Islands.
Botanical gardens
Located in the north of Tenerife within the
beautiful valley of La Orotava, there is a unique botanical garden, La Hijuela
del Botánico, featuring more than 3,000 different tropical and subtropical plant species mainly of South and Central American, African and Australian origin.
Maspalomas, a tourist town in the south of the
island of Gran Canaria, is known for its majestic sand dunes and the nearby
natural reserve. One of the hotspots of the island, the Maspalomas area is
especially popular among nudists and LGBT tourists.
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