A fairy-tale wedding in a national park, a tranquil ceremony beside the ocean, in front of a vista of volcanoes or under a blanket of beautiful stars. The Canary Islands is the perfect spot for your dream paradise wedding. With countless unique outdoor ceremony locations, each one of the Canary Islands is home to perfect locations for a romantic, intimate ceremony. Need more convincing? Read on to find out the best wedding locations in the Canary Islands…
Fuerteventura
The mild climate in Fuerteventura allows for great wedding weather year-round. Is there anything more romantic than a wedding beneath the stars? Thanks to the clear night skies, Fuerteventura has been declared a Starlight Reserve. You are guaranteed to have a night at one with the cosmos.
La Gomera
La Gomera, the third smallest island in the Canary archipelago, is an ideal paradise for celebrating weddings. Surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and boasting a subtropical climate, the island stands out for its natural scenery. One of the best-loved wedding destinations on the island is the beautiful Hotel Jardín Tecina, at the foot of Playa de Santiago, in San Sebastián de La Gomera. This clifftop hotel is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes and has magnificent views towards Tenerife and its imposing volcano, Mount Teide.
Gran Canaria
With beautiful luxury hotels nearby and countless places to explore, Gran Canaria is home to some beautiful locations to celebrate your wedding day. Have a magical seafront wedding at the Special Natural Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas or a fairy-tale ceremony in the woods at Bosque de los Tilos de Moya.
El Hierro
Sport fanatics will be excited to hear that your dream underwater wedding can happen at the El Bajón Diving Centre, in El Hierro. The special couple can enjoy the full diving experience, their guests can let guests choose to join you in the water with simple snorkelling gear or keep dry on an accompanying boat. Please note that couples wishing to get married underwater must have minimum diving certification, such as the Open Water Diver.
Tenerife
The island of Tenerife has a huge variety of landscapes. Get married on the slopes of a volcano at the Parador Nacional or declare your love on the lucious white sand of Benijo Beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Lanzarote
The wine-growing location of La Geria, Lanzarote, will add a unique twist to your big day. With unusual and cultivating flavours, the taste of these special wines will forever be a reminder of your wedding day. This unique site offers a beautiful and unforgettable natural wedding landscape.
La Graciosa
Every beach in La Graciosa is unique, each offering an unforgettable spot to celebrate. Weddings can take place all year round on La Graciosa, however, the autumnal period offers magic and charm due to the milder climate and lower tourist footfall.
La Palma
Salinas de Fuencaliente in La Palma offers great ocean views and a fabulous vista of salt flats. A lovely seafront location for a wedding. Local restaurants such as El Jardín de la Sal provide first class facilities for a delicious wedding celebration
For more information on tying the knot in the Canary Islands please visit www.hellocanaryislands.com
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For more information on the Canary Islands please contact Ciara Dunne, ciara@travelmedia.ie
Notes for the editor
The eight Canary Islands offer specialist support in finding the perfect spot for your big day, there are plenty of wedding specialist companies and travel agencies that are more than happy to assist you.
Contact list:
Club de Automóviles Clásicos de Canarias (Canary Islands Classic Car Club): contact by Facebook or Instagram
Viajes Barceló LPGC (travel agency): (+34) 928 276651
Finca La Marquesa de Arucas: (+34) 928 60 44 86
Ayuntamiento de Moya (Moya town hall): (+34) 928 61 12 55
Ayuntamiento San Bartolomé de Tirajana (San Bartolomé de Tirajana town hall): (+34) 928 72 34 00
Parador de Turismo de Tenerife: (+34) 922 386415
D.O. Unique Events (wedding events company): (+34) 928 837042
Jameos del Agua and other attractions of Lanzarote: (+34) 901 20 03 00
-info@centrosturisticos.com (tourist information)
Restaurante Jardín de la sal: (+34) 922 979800
Hotel Jardín Tecina: (+34) 922 145850
CACT LANZAROTE: (+34) 901 200 300
Buceo el Bajón, El Hierro (diving centre): (+34) 660 35 96 60
By the sea Events: (+34) 649 82 12 13