According to Canary Island legend, on October 31st the stars aligned to form the constellations that allowed the dead to start roaming among the living, and one evening, the Canary Islands’ sun even changed into a pumpkin to welcome them! Halloween is celebrated all over the archipelago, and visitors and locals alike experience the many…
The Canary Islands Welcome a Huge Increase in Airline Capacity to the Archipelago from the UK & Ireland this Winter
There are 2,713,621 scheduled airline seats from the UK to the Canary Islands for winter 2022/23, a 30% increase from pre-covid winter 2019/20. There are 289,063 scheduled airline seats from Ireland to the Canary Islands for winter 2022/23, a 38% increase in capacity from Winter 2019/20 pre-pandemic. This winter, the Canary Islands welcomes a 38%…
Beat the Winter Blues with Top Winter Sun Offers to the Canary Islands
Want to beat the winter blues with some winter sun? The Canary Islands are the ideal place to get some rays in winter with an average temperature of 22 degrees and 8 hours of sunshine every day! The Canary Islands cater to all types of holidaymakers with seven islands and dozens of amazing…
Trade in Central Heating for Winter Sun
As the cost-of-living crisis causes heating bills to soar this winter, a retreat to the Canary Islands offers a warmer and cheaper alternative for Irish people this winter The Canary Islands is one of the UK/Ireland’s favourite winter sun destinations, and this year the archipelago is attracting even more long-stay visitors as they swap skyrocketing…
The Government of the Canary Islands presents the first European Tourism Islands Convention in Brussels
Last Wednesday the 28th of September the Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce for the Government of the Canary Islands, Yaiza Castilla, presented the first European Tourism Islands Convention in Brussels. The event was organized by the Executive together with Excelcan, la Asociación para la Investigación, el Estudio y la Excelencia del Sector Turístico (the…
The Canary Islands: Sustainability for the Future
Only 50 Smart Cities exist worldwide, and three of them—Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria—are located on the Canary Islands. These locations are a part of an exclusive group that uses cutting-edge technologies to save unspoiled nature. These areas are dedicated to encouraging pedestrianization, providing hybrid transportation options, and managing public…
Hiking in the Canary Islands: Good for the Mind, Body & Soul
Whether travelling on foot, by bicycle or even in a small 4X4, the Canary Islands is a great place to get lost in nature. It is the perfect spot to unwind and rediscover yourself. “When you hike in the Canary Islands, your mind slows down and your attention is drawn to its beautiful natural surroundings….
Treat the Whole Family to a Sweet Sunny Escape this October Mid-Term
Spoil your loved ones with a sunny getaway this Halloween break with deals departing from Dublin & Cork with Cassidy Travel and Sunway Craving some late summer sun? With seven islands and dozens of incredible resorts and hotels, the Canary Islands offers something for all types of holidaymakers. Whether you’re departing from Dublin or Cork,…
Extend Your Summer with September Deals to the Canary Islands
Summer’s not over yet! Flights departing from Dublin, Cork and Shannon Craving some late summer sun? With seven islands and dozens of incredible resorts and hotels, the Canary Islands offers something for all types of holidaymakers. Whether you’re departing from Dublin, Belfast, or Cork, we’ve rounded up some of the top winter sun deals from…
Unmissable Moments in the Canary Islands
Create a holiday to remember with these top ten island adventures Climb the Teide Volcano in Tenerife After Hawaii’s Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, Mount Teide is the third-highest volcano in the world. In addition to being the highest mountain in Spain, it is the eighth most visited natural park in the world and the…