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“It’s the perfect combination for cyclists. Tenerife has many inclines, very good roads and an exceptional climate. It is the only place where we can do training camps at altitude in good conditions. Here you can go from more than 2,000 meters above sea level to sea level in a very short period of time….
The Canary Islands have updated their requirements for travellers arriving to the archipelago from abroad. Individuals over six years of age, who are not residents of the Canary Islands, and are staying in tourist accommodation are required to have one of the following on entry to the archipelago: A negative COVID-19 test taken within 72…
On Thursday, June 3 the United Kingdom government announced an updated Green List of countries which UK travellers can visit, depending on local restrictions, and not self-isolate on their return to the UK. The Canary Islands’ Minister for Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Yaiza Castilla, is disappointed with yesterday’s announcement which kept the Canary Islands on…
To celebrate World Oceans Day on 8th of June 2021, discover the more than 500 unique species found in the waters of the Canary Islands, living in one of the richest marine floras on the planet. The marine area of the Canary Islands looks and feels like nowhere else in Europe, not only because of…
Boasting sun, wind and year-round waves, the Canary Islands are paradise for surfers. The archipelago is internationally recognised as a leading surf destination, attracting surfers from all around the world in search of the best waves. Although conditions in all the Canary Islands are perfect for sports training, Lanzarote is considered one of the best…
Olympic Sailing’s Newest Discipline: Britain’s Windfoilers Train in the Canary Islands Britain’s elite windsurfers choose the Canary Islands as a training base for the iQFoil class, Olympic Sailing’s newest discipline. The British windfoiling team are in Lanzarote for a 2024 Olympic Training Camp and are one of many professional sailing teams who have chosen the…
Win an All Expenses Paid Remote Working Trip in the Canary Islands The Canary Islands Tourist Board are launching a competition today, May 12th, in which one lucky digital nomad will win six months of remote working in the Canary Islands, all expenses paid. The prize will include return flights, accommodation, co-working space and activities…
From 22nd of April to 9th of May, the focus of the world’s golfing community was on the Canary Islands. The Spanish Archipelago has been chosen as the destination for three consecutive PGA European Tour scoring tournaments, the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open (22 – 25 April), the Tenerife Open (29 April – 2 May) and…
Imagine pole-vaulting down steep slopes, avoiding dangerous terrain. The Canarian folk sport, “Salto del pastor“—translated from Spanish as “the shepherd’s leap” – involves just that! The volcanic origin of the Canary Islands has given the archipelago dramatic landscapes of steep hills, rocky terrain, and sharp cliffs. The Shepherd’s Leap, or Satlo del pastor, is a…
We’re here in the Canary Islands this winter because the conditions allow us some brilliant sailing…It allows us to be really productive with our time on the water and off the water, it’s a brilliant place to be based out of” – Sam Whaley, Sailor, Laser Class, British Sailing Team The British Sailing Team are…