In our hectic world it can often be difficult to disconnect and take time for yourself. The stunning scenery of the Canary Islands are the perfect place for reflection. The beauty of its landscapes, its volcanos, beaches, cliffs and forests, allow tourists to relax and be present. The Canary Islands has become one of the…
Canary Islands and UNWTO agree first safe flight using Digital Health Passport
The Canary Islands (Spain) and the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) have agreed a pilot flight in July for the world’s first ‘safe’ flight using the Digital Health Passport, developed by Canarian company Hi + Card. Canary Island’s regional Tourism Minister Yaiza Castilla and Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, confirmed Friday…
The Canary Islands that every one is talking about
The countdown has started! Every day we are closer to our next holiday, dreaming of destinations that now don’t seem that far away. As you may know, the Canary Islands are beginning to return to a sense of normality. The islands of La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa or, the “Covid-19 free” islands, are leading…
Escape to the Canary Islands: Dream-worthy Natural Pools.
Swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic is always a pleasure. This experience turns into something truly unforgettable when you swim in one of the strikingly beautiful natural pools of the Canary Islands. With most of us confined to our homes for the past month it’s safe to say that we could all use a…
Top 10 Resorts for Winter Sun
Dreaming of some winter sun to cure your holiday blues? The Canary Islands is the perfect destination for just that! With seven islands and dozens of incredible resorts and hotels, we’ve put together a list of our top 10 to help you choose… Riu Palace Meloneras, Gran Canaria Located in Gran Canaria, Spain, the Hotel…
Responsible Tourism – Canary Islands’ Marine Life
Few places in the world, let alone in Europe, boast natural beauty like the Canary Islands. Swimming in the beautiful sea water that surrounds the islands are at least twenty-eight different species of whales and dolphins. Some of these mammals reside in the area while others are simply stopping-off during migration. In order to protect…
Garajonay National Park, La Gomera – A treasure from another era
Garajonay National Park, located in the heart of La Gomera, is home to a green paradise of mist-covered trees reaching heights of over 30 metres, towering over their trunks, roots and the stones below. The laurel forest of Garajonay National Park is one of the most important of its kind in the world. It’s a…
Hotel in Tenerife resumes normal service after fourteen days of quarantine
As of yesterday, Tuesday 10th March, almost everyone in quarantine in the H10 Costa Adeje Palace Hotel in Tenerife was able to return to their home country. Guests from many countries that travelled home on Tuesday said as they left that the work of the staff at the complex was magnificent. In many cases, the visitors…
Canary Islands sandstorm – update
Over the weekend, travelers in the Canary Islands have faced continued disruptions following a sandstorm that blew in from the Sahara Desert due to winds known as “la calima”* which blow huge amounts of dust and sand across the Atlantic Ocean. The sandstorm has caused visibility problems affecting air traffic in the Canary Islands yesterday,…
The sunflower field in the Canary Islands that has gone viral
A field of sunflowers in the Canary Islands has gone viral on the internet. Located in the Guayedra Ravine, it’s surrounded by the impressive Risco de Faneque, a thousand-meter-high vertical cliff, and the Tamadaba mountain range, home to a virgin pine forest. Van Gogh would’ve fallen in love with this 3,500 square meter sunflower field,…