Canary Islands

Eco-friendly travel guide to Canary Islands advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to travel in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Canary Islands, Spain.

Panoramic view of Gran Canaria, with Roque Nublo at the left and Roque Bentayga at the center

Air quality: 3 / 5

Bus connections: 3 / 5

Train connections: 2 / 5

Hitchhiking: 3 / 5

National parks: 3 / 5

Outdoor activities: 2 / 5

Locals' English level: 4 / 5

Safety: 3 / 5

Accommodation: US$20 - $60

Budget per day: US$50 - $300

Responsible Travel

The Canary Islands are an Archipelago present on the Atlantic Ocean and comes under the administration of Spain. It is an autonomous community, oh Spain's, and consists of seven islands. Out of the seven islands, the most populated island in Tenerife. The statistics Of 2019 show that there are a total of 2153389 people living here, which creates a density of around 290 people per kilometer square. The total area which these island covers are 7493 square kilometers. This region that attained this state of autonomy in 2018 will stop asking it is under Spain's administration; therefore, this region's official language is Spanish.

Air Quality and Pollution

According to the World Health Organisation reports (WHO), the Canary Islands' air quality is considered 'good' according to the information from the World Health Organisation. The air quality monitoring stations here use high-tech laser particle sensors to measure real-time PM2.5 pollution – one of the most harmful air pollutants. The island factor here creates a particular setting that influences these cities' air quality and provides researchers with an opportunity to analyze acute air pollutant's effects daily. The leading cause of pollution here is the high level of industrial smoke and cars running in the emirate because of which you must carry a face mask or protective shield to prevent air pollution while traveling. Make sure to avoid systems of transport that run with energies producing smoke so that you too contribute to maintaining air quality and pollution levels in the surrounding. Keeping in mind the moderating contents of the pollutants and air quality, you will need to be extra vigilant as a tourist polluting the place in any form will not be welcome. Therefore, you have to keep up the locals' excellent work and avoid negating it in any form whatsoever.

Respect the Culture

The culture and traditions in the Canary Islands are rich in gastronomy, arts, while the archipelago has a heavy Spanish influence along with the language, cuisine, and music. It has a colorful history dating back over 1,000 years have experienced prosperity, piracy, poverty, mass emigration, and whatnot. It is now Spain's leading tourist destination. The diet over here is dominated by the sea and its age-old produce wine. The Canarians love to party as you see that many people dress up in traditional costumes during celebrations or festivals and come together to sing and dance. Locals make homemade food, handmade crafts, wines, and Canarian delicacies and serve them in the locality. They also create a lot of fun activities for children to keep them amused and, of course, the food and drink are flowing throughout the party. The celebrations here are vibrant, energetic, and an excellent way for visitors to learn more about these islands' culture and history. Apart from the beaches, mountains, and moon-like terrain, the Canary Islands festivals are known for their epic celebrations and fiestas happening all year round, ranging from religious festivals to music concerts. If you're near any festival schedule, you must not miss any of the listed festivals below:

International Kite Flying Festival at the Dunes of Corralejo Natural Park
Danza del Diablo (Dance of the Devil) – one of the famous festivals of La Palma
Corpus Christi
Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Los Indianos
La Rama

The Canaries are full of unique, religious, and glamorous festivities that make the islands more enticing and enthusiastic for all visitors. Therefore, the next time you plan to come to the islands, attend any festivals to meet the Canaries culture completely.

Corpus Christi is a Christian festival where Christians honor the Holy body of the Christ

Top 10 Places to Visit

Dunes of Maspalomas: Gran Canaria's south coast is an almost constant sequence of beautiful golden sandy beaches. Between Playa de San Agustin to the west and Puerto de Mogán to the east, sunscreens will find no less than six major beach resorts. Largest Maspalomasarguably the island's most famous beach, decorated with colorful umbrellas and supported by a waterfront and a line of restaurants, cafes, shops, and entertainment. It is one of the liveliest beach scenes on the island at any time of the day or night. At one end is a protected reserve of enormous dunes extending in layers towards the sea. Mountains of wind sand undulate above the beaches, where dunes up to 12 meters high are continuously carved and shifted by the sea and the wind. You can wander for hours on foot, marveling at their desolate beauty, but it's more exotic to climb the dromedary to ride this spectacular dune.

Tenerife beaches: As in Gran Canaria, Tenerife's legendary beaches lie along the sunny south coast. Among the most developed, with many holiday homes, hotels, restaurants, and sports facilities are the golden sands of family. At the latter, you will find shops, luxury resorts, golf, windsurfing, water skiing, and other activities. ' line ends with Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes, in a unique location beneath floating cliffs.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: The capital of Tenerife is a vibrant and attractive city with some outstanding architectural landmarks. Santa Cruz has other cultural attractions, including the Museum of Fine Arts's excellent collections, where you will find works by Spanish, Flemish, and Canarian artists. Close to the museum, lively Mercado de Nuestra Senora de Africa is an excellent place to find local crafts.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The impressive 16th-century Cathedral of Santa Ana has a Gothic interior with unusual palm-shaped columns. Simultaneously, the southern wing houses the Diocesan Museum with a rich collection of religious art and gold and silver works. Interesting archaeological and ethnographic collections at the Museum of the Canary Islands reveal the island's pre-Paponian culture.

Loro Parque, Tenerife: One of the most popular tourist attractions in the Canary Islands is the wildlife park near Puerto de la Cruz. The park has one of the world's largest parrot collections, a large dolphinarium, and a massive aquarium an underwater tunnel. Bat cave; jungle gorillas; giant penguin habitat; and various exotic animals, including tigers and crocodiles, fill the large park.

San Cristobal de la Laguna, Tenerife: This charming colonial city is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional cultural heritage. The beautiful historic city has many architectural gems such as its exquisite cathedral, Renaissance and neoclassical churches, and impressive mansions built by wealthy families in the 17th and 18th centuries. The town's parish church, Iglesia de Nuestra La Concepción, was built in 1496 and changed in the 16th and 18th centuries. The sanctuary is decorated and has a Mudejar carpet. Another important church is the 17th century Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, with Plateresque details on the façade and ornate Mudejar ceiling. For a historical overview of the region, head to the Museum of History and Anthropology, located in the beautiful Casa de Lecaro, dating back to 1593.

La Orotava, Tenerife: In a lovely valley of banana plantations, this colonial city has been designated a National Historic and Artistic Site. The Historical Quarter is filled with gracious old houses, many of which are decorated with wooden balconies with ornate wooden beams. The most prominent of these architectural stones are the Casas de Los Balcones, built in the 1630s as the home of a wealthy colonial family. Today it is a museum and gallery of traditional Canarian crafts and handicrafts. An even more extensive botanical garden is found in nearby Puerto de la Cruz, which was once part of La Orotava, famous for its fishermen (its boats still bring the daily catch to its restaurants). Cesar Manrique, painter, sculptor, and architect from the neighboring island of Lanzarote, designed his Jardin beach among volcanic rocks.

Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote: The old fishing village has turned into a lively holiday destination with a wide selection of hotels and restaurants. Still, it hasn't lost the feel of an actual Canarian city for all its tourist amenities. Those who visit during the first two weeks of August will be delighted with the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen. This religious holiday honors the fishing village's patron saint, decorated with colorful porridge for the occasion. The town celebrates the traditional procession of decorated boats. One of the ships houses a Virgen del Carmen statue, while other fishing boats follow in the nautical twilight parade.

Cueva de Los Verdes : Cueva de Los Verdes is seven kilometers long volcanic tubes that stretch from Mount La Coruña to the sea; these tubes were formed when the lava flow surface cooled and hardened the molten river lava still flowed under her. When the underground lava emptied into the ocean, it was left in a hollow tube deep underground. You can tour in its original state two kilometers inside the cave - the only ones added are lights and paths for safety. You enter the shelters through a jamo, a hole created by the collapse of a thin spot in a lava tube roof. Some of the larger chambers are 9 to 12 meters high.

Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote: After the explosions stopped, farmers returned and found innovative ways to grow parts of their ash-covered in ash. The most dramatic volcanic landscapes, including the still-active volcano, are now protected as the UNESCO-listed Timanfaya National Park. You have to see it in this: vast areas of unearthly terrain, covered in curls of solidified lava, cracked in cracks in more incandescent lava still moving underneath. A dry brush thrown into a depression explodes into flames, and water is poured into a tube, erupting into a boiling geyser. You watched grilled over the heat from the volcano below at the restaurant where you can eat the chicken. Slightly more volcanoes are a collapsed crater that forms a cove where sea caves formed by volcanic pipes and red dunes of volcanic ash.

Dunes of Maspalomas

Explore

It is said that the best season of the Canary Islands is the period of July-August; we think the reason for this is the red winds blowing over us. Also, the average temperature in almost all months of the year does not fall below 18 degrees. We can always think of it as a holiday head. As you can guess from the average temperature we said, you can swim in November, but if you are looking for a more coarse environment, you can choose the July-August period. We went like the end of November, and the island was tranquil.

City Parks

Sioux City Park San AUGUSTIN: Travel back in time and feel the wild west. Meet legendary warriors like White Herb and cowboys like Doc Holliday, or get caught in a bank robbery or coup between cold-blooded cows and Sioux City lawmakers and make you feel comfortable; the air around you is full of country and western music. There are many attractions such as death to death, bank robberies, indoor fights, the city hanging on the market, the Indian rain dance, and the Mexican acrobats making loose, whips, and gimmicks. So that only a few are mentioned. This park covers 320,000 square meters and is a replica of a wild western town with a typical house, church, house, bank, and hall. And of course, since you see cowboys, you need Indians. So do not book Indians! For the kids (as if that were enough for me), there is a small zoo with some cute animals.

Franchy y Roca Park: Franchy y Roca Park is a very unique and very eye catchy park. It is effortless, quite careless in cleaning, and some of his sculptures have suffered graffiti—leafy vegetation with benches to rest. Aesthetically very poor except the surrounding houses that are typical or very good and give some view, but the square is not done with good taste. It is recommended to go on foot since parking is a bit complicated. You will find this place so relaxing and calm that you would want to come here again.

National Parks

Caldera de Taburiente National Park, La Palma: This national park has spectacular hiking trails with beautiful views of the surrounding islands. To the north is the Caldera de Taburiente, a significant depression in the country surrounded by 2,000-meter-high cliffs. We can see a comprehensive boiler from the natural balcony with the Cumbrecita lookout point. If you're on the edge of the kettle, you have the best place in the house. If you are still afraid of the hill, do not go too close to the edge. Other natural places to visit are the many charming waterfalls near Belvedere. If you see the water disappear, you can also see low clouds sliding gracefully from the edge of the cliff. Also, you can have an unusual bathing experience down in one of these waterfalls. Finally, if you want to have a more active holiday in La Palma and take a walk in this park, you can do so through the many moving trails that are nearby. Perspective and spread everywhere. If you want an evening stroll to watch the beautiful sunset, you can take a cruise in the night sky and walk through the heart of the beautiful island.

Garajonay National Park, La Gomera: Garajonay National Park is located in La Gomera's heart and is a dense golden forest that spans 40 square meters. This wetland and subtropical area offer 18 trails where you can see archaeological sites and rock formations you won't see anywhere else. A striking feature of this well-known tourist area and the island's common symbol is Roque Agando, a famous natural landmark in the park. When you walk through this beautiful landscape, you will find shallow clouds and a humid and cloudy atmosphere. If you're lucky, you can watch a horizontal rainfall encouraging the growth of lush, leafy vegetation. Observe the diversity of birds, reptiles, and amphibians, including pigeons, lizards, and frogs. While hiking, you can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Teide, a 3,718-meter-tall volcano near Tenerife.

Teide National Park, Tenerife: Teide National Park is located in Tenerife and is the largest in the Canary Islands. You have the opportunity to take a cable car to the top of Mount Teide, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the beach and the nearby islands of El Hierro, La Palma, and La Gomera. This cable car takes you on an eight-minute journey to 1,200 meters, and you can visit bars, restaurants, and hill views. Here you can enjoy a beautiful view and see the low clouds. If you prefer to take a walk in this national park, you will be happy because many hiking trails lead you through the charming island. As you walk through the volcano, you see the contrast between the black lava tongues flowing from the side and the snow-white hill. If you visit in the spring, you will be amazed at the many red insects that have spread. This plant grows bright red flowers and can grow up to 9.8 meters tall, so you can not miss it. Also, look at the different types of lizards and lizards that patrol the area.

Caldera de Taburiente National Park

Beaches

Playa Jardin: This urban strip of sand reaches its name, surrounded by beautiful vegetation with palm trees and cacti. This beautiful spot has come right thanks to Cesar Manrique's vision of creating a beautiful human-made coastline. Playa Jardin's greenery extends from San Felipe Castle to Punta Brava and provides a picturesque backdrop to the shiny black volcanic sands. The waves are usually big here, attracting crowds of surfers, which add a relaxing and bohemian vibe to the beaches.

Playa de Papagayo: One of the best-known of all island beaches, Playa de Papagayo, is made up of a series of beaches separated by volcanic rocks. The main Papagayo beach is the last before Punta del Papagayo, and a chiringuito-style bar-restaurant, which is also the only place to eat, sits on the bay. The sand is beautiful and golden with beautiful clear water that allows for good snorkeling. Most importantly, thanks to its location at the south end, Papagayo enjoys the best weather on the island.

Esmeralda Beach: On the Costa Calma on Fuerteventura's south coast, Playa Esmeralda is one of the island's most popular beaches. It's easy to see why - with some of the softest waves and beautiful golden sands, this one has more of a heavenly touch. A short 10-minute ferry from Playa De La Concha De Lobos Corralejo brings tourists to Los Lobos, an almost untouched island and nature reserve. Playa De La Concha De Lobos is full of pristine sandy beaches surrounded by the main beach, rocks, and water-filled fish and marine life. The island is relatively small - often it should only take a few hours - but there are also other secluded beaches and coves to explore.

Playa de las Teresitas: One of the island's human-made beaches, Playa de las Teresitas, is known for its almost perfect, picture-postcard appearance. Situated very close to the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, this property is particularly popular with tourists. There are scattered palm trees that give some shade and sand from the Sahara desert. The high mountainous ground and open lagoon-like waters add to its undeniable appeal.

Playa Jardin

Landmarks

Playa del ingles: Because the Playa del Ingles region is a region where British tourists often come, the name Ingles, which means English in Spanish, is given. I think they wanted to honor it. But it has to be due to the British, who are not the only ones to develop this place. Spain would be devastated, mostly if there were no German tourists. In a way, the men have invaded how many vacation spots Spain has. After Mallorca, there are 5 Helga and Hans per square meter. Even if the place is called Ingles, you can see shops, patisseries, and German signs everywhere. The menus in many restaurants are already prepared in German. The sea of the beach of Playa del Ingles is not stormy, but the bottom is clear water, my master, it did not have the taste of the Caribbean we had dreamed of. It was an average Antalya sea flavor. After all, this is the Atlantic, the open sea. Perhaps our expectations were a little high. But anyway, the bodies have experienced the ocean. You can roll in the dunes in Playa del Ingles and fill in the desert and then leave yourself to the calm waters.

The deep human footprint on the island: Human beings always leave their mark and a breath that continues to spread over time. The air we breathe is the same that previous generations lived. And they, too, had their fears and their dreams. In Gran Canaria, adaptation to the environment currently translates into a catalog with more than 10,000 ethnographic assets related to water, agriculture, and livestock or architecture in its most diverse representations. Just one piece of information: the island has more than 4,500 inventoried hydraulic heritage assets, although, in practice, there would be many more, which also makes it one of the areas of Spain with the highest density of elements of water engineering and agriculture. The island has more than a hundred pieces, and spaces declared a Site of Cultural Interest.

Maspalomas District: The most popular feature of Gran Canaria that makes Gran Canaria is the Maspalomas region and its coastline consisting of dunes. The length of this vast beach, which starts from Playa del ingles and includes dunes, is 12 km; most of it is dune. It is such a place that if we say that the oasis in the middle of the desert makes people live, it has a place. When you enter the dunes, you feel like you are entirely in the desert, but when you look forward, you see the ocean. When we came here, we thought that people are experiencing a desert experience here, but this is a different feeling because when there is a longing for water in the desert, there is no such feeling of deprivation here. Soaring into the dunes and diving under the sun is insane. We did it, and it was boiling. While you are on the sand, you feel the sun's effect more, and there is a nudist beach right next to it. Of course, it depends on the understanding of nudity. We respect everyone's freedom, but if you see girls like models and children like carbs, you might not be able to help, but when you see aunts and grandfathers at the age of 60 and 70, the taste goes bad.

Museums

Cueva Pintada Archaeological Museum: For those looking for an initiation into Canary culture on Adapazarı, this museum is located in one of the most emblematic archaeological sites on the island: Gáldar. Gáldar was one of the islands' main capitals before the Spanish colonization and has seen several generations of indigenous generations over a century later. This city welcomes all travelers who want to learn more about it. The Cueva Pintada Museum houses the most symbolic representations of aboriginal culture. Also, after years of excavation, well-preserved remains from pre-Spanish times are offered to curious visitors.

Tomás Morales Museum: Tomás Morales (1884-1921) was one of the most respected modern Spanish lyrical poets in the Canary Islands, and this museum is housed in the house where Morales spent his days a century ago. This cautionary poet's life and work remains meticulously preserved, showing his personal belongings and documentary evidence of his productions. This museum offers a wide variety of activities, from poetry competitions to concerts and conferences. There are accessible lecture workshops aimed at raising awareness of the literary form and the rich literary past of the Canary Islands - a great reference point for the literature on Gran Canaria.

Elderly Science and Technology Museum: The Elder Science and Technology Museum is housed in a former British shipping company building. There is also a planetarium and a wide range of activities covering various disciplines from workshops and mathematics, physics, biology, and arts. The Elder Museum's primary purpose is to build a bridge between people and science to improve communication and make science enjoyable and intuitive. Touch, explore, learn and enjoy this technology and science center, which welcomes approximately 140,000 visitors each year.

Valleseco Ethnographic Museum: Gofio is a versatile and nutritious food from the Canary Islands famous for its essential vitamins, fiber, and proteins. A special flour produced from roasted wheat and corn grains is one of the canola diet's essential elements. While gastronomy encourages people to learn more about cultures, the Valleseco Ethnographic Museum invites you to discover the process by which gofio is produced. After enjoying the different ways to eat and gofios at this museum, head somewhere at El Rinconcito Canario Restaurant in Valleseco and order some gofio escalade. With the explosive combination of garlic and onion in your mouth, you will never forget the salty taste of goftis.

Inside the Tomás Morales Museum

Eat

The Canarian's typical dishes include roasted fish, garlic, and potatoes, while beef and chicken stews are also tremendously popular. While exploring this beautiful location, you will find many specialties, including gofio, a sweet corn-based flour added to numerous dishes. The culture in the Canary Islands is unique, and the Spanish people are very welcoming. The country is known for its exotic and unusual beaches and lots of sunshine. The cuisine is characterized by traditional and simple flavors, delicious and surprising for those food lovers who wish to enjoy the typical dishes made with fresh ingredients and recipes that can turn a simple meal into a feast of sensations. The traditional Canarian food is merely delicious and mouth-watering with an emphasis on freshness. This island's uniqueness is due to the abundance of Spanish food with Latin American influences and inflections. The traditional cuisine is as seductive as the beaches of the Canary Islands. Many restaurants are suitable for all that can satisfy the most demanding of palates and experienced food lovers. Some great places where you’ll find the best food are:

La Cupula (La Cupula de Carles Gaig) in Fuerteventura
El Aguarde in Tenerife
Majuga in Gran Canaria
Restaurante La Oliva in Gran Canaria
Maspalomas golf in Gran Canaria
Aie (Gstrobar) in Tenerife
Amura in Lanzarote
El Jardin de la Sal in La Palma

As stunning beaches surround this beautiful location, this archipelago is renowned for the variety of seafood on offer and plenty of side-health dishes. With its unique and fantastic blend of flavors influenced by Europe, Africa, and America's cuisines, the food here is a one-of-a-kind combination of freshness and flavor. Here are some pretty amazing dishes you must try:

Mojo Picon – spicy sauce composed of garlic, red or green pepper, olive oil, cumin, vinegar, and salt, served with every dish on the islands.
Ropa veija
Sancocho Canario
Bienmesabe
Papas arrugados
Rancho Canario
Pollo al salmorejo and Conejo al salmorejo
Baifo
Adobo de cerdo
Gofio
Queso de Cabra

Drink

People are very fond of their drinks and present some unique gems to offer to the tourists visiting. While touring the whole island, the place awaits you with few unique beverages to try and seldom, whether it be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. The tropical includes the famous beer of Gran Canaria, which is made in Las Palmas, and its counterpart is Dorada; you can find these mouth-watering drinks in most bars in the small towns dotted around the islands. These drinks will refresh you on a hot day. This part of the country is used to be a global wine exporter around the 1600s but, with modern-day methods and the addition of grapes in the process, they have started to make wines more fantastically. Travelers like to indulge with drinks or two and, with lots of beverages to choose from, some tourists don't know where to start. Here are some beverages you must try while exploring the beauty of the islands:

Ron Miel (a sweet taste of honey and rum)
Wine
Gran Canaria’s beer
Rum, especially Arehucas Rum; white rum; and golden rum
Rum Chupito
Mojito
Tenerife Wines
Craft beer
Barraquito

Tap-water

Whether you're a tourist or a resident of this region, you must know about the water quality wherever you go to or reside. According to the local authorities' reports, all public tap water in the Canary Islands is drinkable. Around 86% of the water for human consumption is detoxified, and about 50% of the total water supply is desalinated representing 47% of the consumption in Canary Islands' residents. You might find the difference in tap water than bottled water because it is entirely distilled as it has minimum amounts of chlorination to minimize the presence of bacteria. You might observe that in many restaurants and cafés, they use tap water to prepare their dishes. In recent years, the Canaries government has incorporated renewable energy on a larger scale into the entire desalination process and the water cycle. Various authorities, including Spanish national legislation and European Directives, ensure that drinking water from anywhere, whether bottled water or tap water, is clean and wholesome, removing or reducing microbiological concentration contaminants that can affect human health. Since the 19th century, the Canarians have built over 1500 water galleries for agriculture and water consumption using mountain aquifers to prevent water from harmful pollutants. Therefore, most of the tap water supplied throughout the Canary Islands today is now desalinated seawater. Due to the dependency on desalmaron, the Canarian government's main challenge is to minimize its energy. They have incorporated a few renewable energy on a large scale to increase the seawater's purity level.

Activities

The people in the Canary Islands are known to be pretty outgoing and adventurous due to the region's vibe, and thus, as a tourist, you could befriend a few locals and head out with them to enjoy a wide range of activities. As soon as you reach the islands, the very best start you do is relax on the beach. For example, for starters, you can go to Gran Canaria's Playa de las Canteras and Playa de Maspalomas, and Tenerife's Playa de Las Tersitas. Apart from these, you can take your time to visit the national parks – there are four national parks spread across the archipelago. You can go hiking together or go boating or go for lunches or dinners in delicate places. The people are very welcoming, so you need have to worry about contacting them for anything. From exotic beaches to important landmarks, Canarian nature is waiting for you in the wings. For many travelers and tourists, the Canary Islands stereotype as a bumper-package holiday hub is enduring. Still, there is so much more to the volcanic island chain than cheap clubbing and boozing. From the best stargazing in the world to dolphin and whale spotting, from adrenaline-pumping volcano-climbing to glamorous carnivals, the islands have a lot to offer, whatever you're into. There are many places and locations to explore, a lot to taste, a lot to see, and a lot to learn in this famous country's islands. There are lots of outdoor activity opportunities available on the islands. They are:

Hiking
Sailing tours
Hot water springs
Boat trips
Shark diving
Luxury Motorboat sunset cruise
Whale and Dolphin watching
Private yacht tour
Snorkeling
Quad or Buggy tour
Kayaking
Paddle Surf tour

You should save some space and time in your travel book to explore the charms and beauty of the city life on the Canaries, especially in Tenerife's Santa Cruz and Gran Canaria's Las Palmas. You can visit the place anytime as there's no wrong season to visit the islands. Their placement where the tropical climatic zone joins the sub-tropical zone gives them almost ideal weather of perpetual springtime, with an average temperature varying only 14 degrees throughout the year.

Accommodation

Most people flock to the Canary Islands to enjoy almost guaranteed sunshine all year. Whether you are with your family or colleagues or friends, you will find accommodations in bulk. Being a heavily populated region flushed with tourists and travelers, the Canary Islands has a wide variety of accommodation options for everyone visiting. They come from diverse backgrounds with different budgets and needs. In some places, you'll find a stunning seafront location, sumptuously appointed suites, along with a fine dining restaurant offering exquisite cuisine. Almost every host has fully furnished rooms with monster terraces from where you can experience ocean views and kitchens and private pools and sundecks in some. You need not have to worry too much about finding suitable accommodation as you will get one as per your budget with the required amenities according to your choice as there's a wide range of properties for rental on the islands. In addition to this, the villas over here come with a luxury beach holiday with six restaurants, bars, spas, private cabanas, richly furnished rooms, with an attached vast pool with waterfalls. Villas can be expensive, but you have other options too, so make sure to enjoy the fullest in the luxuries of any accommodation in these islands.

Green Hotels

The Canary Islands is home to various amazing views and landscapes, from ancient volcanic craters to beautiful beaches. The staff in some accommodations is so supportive and encouraging that they help you organize activities, including bodyboarding, surfing, stand-up paddle-boarding, paragliding, diving, climbing, hiking, and mountain climbing. Some places even offer free bike rental for tourists and locals as well. Here are some eco-friendly hotels with reasonable rates and high-profile services:

Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa
Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
Hotel Jardin Tropical

Hostels and Guest Houses

The accommodations for hostels and guest houses are easy to find here. The services provided by each place give you plenty of options to choose from. Hostels here offer you many facilities, including several dorm rooms, wooden bunks, lockers, lots of plants, and fully equipped shared kitchens with a bright living space and a vast roof terrace with a bar in some places.

Ashavana Hostel
Los Amigos Hostel Tenerife
Hostel La Tortuga
Camino Art Hostel
Telegraph Hostel

Apartments

Apartments are plants of the different bedrooms, hall, and kitchen. Some of the flats are two-bedroom, one entrance and one kitchen; however, others are three bedrooms, one hall, and one kitchen. Whichever you want to choose ultimately depends upon your group and budget. You always get a modular kitchen or semi-modular kitchen where you can cook your dishes. You can even cook your favorite dishes if it is not available here. Here are flea markets and grocery stores through which you can purchase essential home utilities, including the ingredients you would require to prepare dishes. These apartments have balconies where you can enjoy the sunset or sunrise. Other than this, these balconies can be used to get fresh air instead of polluted air. If you do not have any work to do, then you can relax on the balcony enjoying the view. It would help if you accommodated in those apartments which offer a good idea. More to this, there are many other benefits of flats, such that if something broke out, you do not have to pay for the maintenance or repairing charges because the landlord will pay that. You only have to pay for the rent of the flat. You can also meet a lot of people living in the neighborhood to make a lot of friends. Many apartments have gardens or parks where you can visit for a morning or an evening walk. Flats are best for more extended stays. The apartments' rent will be charged on a fixed period such as a half month, a month, two months, etc. Some of the apartments are furnished.

Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a free mode of accommodation in which you will stay with a local for free. You do not have to pay any amount. There are some demerits of Couchsurfing. First, many of the hosts cancel the meeting at the very end of time; therefore, you must always have a backup option. Next, you must have adequate information about that particular city's crime rate, and you should not practice Couchsurfing if the crime rates are high. While accommodating a host's family, you cannot expect anything from them, and it depends on them whatever they give to sleep, whether it is a room or a mattress you have to accept. More to this, you have to adjust according to the family to disturb your lifestyle. Some merits of Couchsurfing will help you understand the culture of that particular city or country. Besides this, you can also learn many things about the city, such as famous cafes, tourists, history, hotels, and some money-saving tips. You must always check the city's crime rate before Couchsurfing because sometimes it can happen that the host may not have good intentions towards you.

Camping

Camping is an adventurous activity that involves sleeping in a tent under an open ground. More to this, there are some benefits of camping, especially camping on a hillside. Hills have steep-sloped which needs to be walked to get to the right place of camping. These steep slopes can be passed through hiking or trekking, which will be a good exercise. Other than this, camping on a hillside will provide you and your immense body freshness. Next in camping, you can observe the night sky if you love to do that. You can enjoy between trees and spend some time alone or with your loved ones surrounded by the freshness of nature. Camping is a free type of accommodation. There are some demerits of camping. First, you cannot camp in lousy weather; therefore, you must not try this type of accommodation when it is a rainy season. Other than this, camping on the open ground can have various insects or bugs which can bite you; therefore, you must always pack accordingly. Other disadvantages are that camping on hills can cause a shortage of food and other sources; therefore, you must always have an adequate food supply. Camping might be an inexpensive accommodation option, but the essential items such as a tent and other things might cost you higher than other accommodation options. Camping is a good activity, but that can be boring after a week or two. Therefore, you must always have a backup choice of accommodation. Here are beaches where you can camp, and as the countries in this region are the island, every island has a lot of beaches where camping is allowed. Camping on beaches is better than camping on the ground because there will be a fresh breeze and the sand will be more undisturbed, especially on summer days.

Regions

Map of the Canary Islands

Tenerife - The largest and the most touristic island. (Around 5 million tourists annually)

Gran Canaria - The third largest island and second most popular (after Tenerife) receiving millions tourists. (Around 3.7 million tourists annually)

Lanzarote - About half the size of Gran Canaria. (Around 2.5 million tourists annually)

Fuerteventura - Second largest island. (Around 2 million tourists annually)

La Gomera (not touristic)

La Palma (not touristic)

El Hierro (not touristic)

Cities

Getting There and Moving Around

There are mainly two ways to reach here. As these are islands, there are possible ways of getting to any of these islands with waterways. Next are the flights. Suppose we compare airways and waterways almost every person will choose airways over channels because flights are a convenient way to travel to any city. Flights may be costlier than channels, but they travel aster than waterways. Other than this, you can travel from one island to another by car or bus. These islands do not cover much of the area; therefore, you can quickly move around the city by walking, cycling, or public buses.

Air

There is an airport which is present in El Hero, which is an island present in Canary Island. This airport was first operated in 1972. Fuerteventura is also one of the seven islands present in Canary Island. It has an airport known as Fuerteventura airport, also known as El Matt oral airport. It s a well-established airport with air connections with around 80 or 85 destinations. Next is Gran Canarias, the most famous island of the Canary Islands, and it has an airport known as Gran Canarias airport or Ganado airport. La Gomorra also has an airport present in Play and this airport is called La Gomorra airport. Other than this, there is La Palma airport current in La Palma. Lanzarote airport is present on the island of Lanzarote. There are two small airports present in Northern Tenerife and a larger airport present in the South of Tenerife.

The Gran Canaria Airport

Bus

Buses are the most convenient way to travel to a country. Other than this, buses are easily affordable and can travel from one city to another or town. In some countries, there is an international train that helps tourists travel from one country to another. There are buses present which can help tourists and other people to travel from one island to another. With the help of buses, you can meet a lot of people. However, while paying for the buses, you must always have the exact change because the conductor often does not change.

Local bus in Canary Islands

Train

Trains are known for their speed as they help a passenger reach a destination in less time. More to this, trains are an acceptable means of transportation if you want to make a friend. Trains do not charge a lot and are easily affordable. There are no trains on any of the islands, but there are trams present in Tenerife. These are electrified trains and runs on electricity. These trams have a daily ridership of around 50,000 people, and these trams cover an area of 15 kilometers while crossing 27 stations.

Hitchhiking

Hitchhiking is a free type of travel option with the help of saving a lot of money. Other than this, you must always check the crime rate of that particular city before hitchhiking, and if the crime rate is high, you must not hitchhike. Other than there are other benefits of hitchhiking, with the help of this, you can make new friends that will probably be in that city only. Else to this, there are some demerits that you should always expect delays from hitchhiking as it can cause by different factors such as unavailability of travelers, preferences of locals towards local buses.

Others

Another option of moving around on the island involves walking, cycling, and local taxis. Out of these three, walking and cycling are considered the most convenient ways to move around the island because the area is not significant, so that walking can be a good option. Other than this, walking and cycling do not create any pollution and helps the environment. Other than this to reach here directly, you can come here with waterways from Spain now, but that can cause a delay to your trip.

Trams in Tenerife

Sustainable Shopping

Sustainable shopping involves shopping for those products which are beneficial for nature and does not harm them. It means that these products' production involves less use of natural resources to run the types of machinery required to produce these goods. There are many other benefits of sustainable shopping, which involve that it has a good impact on nature and positively affects health. More to this, these products may cost lower than actual products. There is a sustainable food market where you can purchase organic fruits and vegetables. These are better than everyday Fruits and vegetables because they are grown without harmful chemicals, damaging the growth and life cycle of fruits and vegetables. These are prepared in front of your eyes though you can check whether the cook is maintaining proper hygienic standards or not. These dishes do not cost much. There are certain second-hand stores where second-hand products such as furniture, mobile phones, automobiles, or bicycles are available. As these products are used earlier there for these products costs lesser than the normal development. Second-hand products are known as sustainable products because they do not involve raw material and not even 34 fifths, which are generally required to make these products. However, some raw materials can be used to repair these products, but that won't be very important than the raw materials used to make an original product.

Recycling

Recycling is a good activity that involves reusing those products thrown as waste by giving them different shapes and sizes, which changes the product's use. More, recycling is very beneficial for nature as it helps eliminate waste before it is sent to landfills. As it removes the debris before sending it to landfill, therefore it also reduces the burden on landfills and incinerators. The responsibility on the incinerator gets diminished. Consequently, it also reduces the amount of energy which are required by the incinerators. Recycling helps reduce waste before it is sent to landfills. It results in less waste in landfills which eventually results in less creation of new landfills. Recycling also saves a lot of natural resources which are used to make regular products. Other than this, products made from recycled materials are accepted worldwide. These costs are lesser than the original effects that cause less use of resources, raw material, and machinery types. It also helps in reducing pollution as the waste which creates a lot of pollution gets diminished. Other than this, there are recycling centers available on each of the islands of this region.

Waste

Waste is any product or element which cannot be used further; therefore, waste needs to be dumped. There are two prime methods of treating waste which include landfill and incinerators. Landfills are large land where the waste of different locality or area is dumped. If it is not appropriately treated, it can create a lot of pollution. Wastes consume a lot of land. Next are incinerators. Incinerators are cabins where waste is decomposing using thermal energy. Trash consumes a lot of energy in the form of incinerators. There are three types of waste, depending on the composition: gaseous waste, liquid waste, and solid waste. Gaseous includes dust, smoke, and other harmful pollutants which create air pollutions and I released through vehicles, industries, and construction sites. The liquid waste consists of a chemical in it and water left untreated after cooling down heavy machinery, wastewater, and different kinds of water, which mixes up with water bodies and harms marine life. It produces a burden on water purification plants. Solid waste includes that waste which can be in plastic bags, wrappers, and other debris. Organic waste such as peels of vegetables is used to make manure and fertilizers for plants.

Work and Study Abroad

The Canary Islands' education system is governed by the Spanish government and follows the organic law education established in 2006 and was accepted in 2007. There is a Ministry of Education that is set to keep an eye on these schools and institutions. Canary Island's education system is divided into three main groups: pre-primary, primary, and secondary. Pre-primary education is not compulsory, and children up to the age of 6 can go to pre-primary schools. Primary education involves students of 6 to 12 years. Secondary education is divided into two forms. 1st is compulsory education which involves children between the age of 12 to 16 years. When the student becomes 16, he has two give an examination to get a so graduation certificate and the ones who do not have this certificate. They can still choose to go on or a vocational program to get a professional certification. Next is the upper secondary, which involves children from the age group 16 to 18 years, so our two-year program. In upper secondary education, the student studies for the final school to get an essential qualification to enter the university. After getting this qualification from upper secondary education, they still have to give the university's entrance exam. Some students can always choose to pursue vocational education and training or design studies. The government has decided that every stage of education is free in public schools, but upper secondary education charges Fees according to their choice. There are three types of schools – public, private but state subsidies, and private schools.

Exchange Student

The exchange student program has many benefits, which involves that a student is sent to a foreign country to complete his education. It is generally a free education in which the home college pays the fees; you only have to pay for living there. Therefore, there will be a lot of competition in the entrance exam, which you have to clear to be a part of this program. These programs can help build your self-confidence as you have to beat many students to be a part of this program. These Programmes can help you to become more adaptable to the surroundings, climate, or culture. Exchange student programs can help you become globally aware and respect elders in other countries, which can later help you during your job interviews. If you love to have challenges, then this program is the best opportunity. These programs can help you to make friends in a different country.

Au Pair

There are a lot of benefits of being an au pair. Some of the benefits of being an au pair are that you will get shelter and meals free of cost with this method to travel to any city and save a lot of money with this work's help. Other than this, there are many other benefits such as it can help you understand different cultures and traditions. You can also taste the local dishes or cuisine of that city. However, it involves the responsible work of taking care of the child. With the help of au pairing, you can meet new people and can make friends in different cities in different countries. Some of the drawbacks of being an au pair are that you have to take care of the child not to go outside or leave the baby or child alone. You have to adapt to the family's lifestyle, which means you have to change your daily routine. If you are short-tempered or impatient, you have to change yourself if you want this job; otherwise, it will be tough for you to handle the child. Different families have different rules which you have to accept.

Volunteering

Volunteering involves those task which is done out of your own will and hobby. There are some merits and demerits of volunteering. Some of the demerits of volunteering involve that you cannot charge for what you are volunteering; therefore, you have to work for free. Some of the organizations also send help to a foreign country. Volunteering in a foreign country is difficult and expensive because you have to pay to live in a foreign country. You have to pay to reach the country, such as for flights or any other transportation mode. In return for volunteering, you won't get anything. Hence, the expenses are high, and the income is nothing. The place where you are volunteering can have high crime rates, so that it can be dangerous. Some organizations want people who can volunteer full time, so it cannot be easy to earn as you cannot have a job while volunteering in those organizations. The first merit of volunteering is that you can make many new friends from a different country. Next is that it can help a person get self-satisfaction. Volunteering is a broader aspect. There are different volunteering options, which means other target groups, such as old age people, stray animals, and homeless people. Other organizations have extra work, and you can join these organizations as a volunteer by merely enrolling in them by visiting their office.