About 1000 km off the coast of the Spanish mainland, the archipelago of Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean is a leading destination for beach holiday in Spain. Blessed with abundant sunshine and pleasant climate, the islands of the Canarian archipelago attract large numbers of travelers from across the world throughout the year.

The unique ecosystem of the Canary Islands is attributed to the prehistoric volcanic activities and the subtropical weather condition with minor seasonal variation. Apart from its scenic beaches, the Canarian archipelago is home to the finest nature reserve of Spain. Covered with prehistoric forests inhabited by flora and fauna species endemic to the archipelago, the Canary Islands are ecological treasure houses of Spain. The hospitality of the islanders, their vibrant culture and tradition and delectable cuisine prompt visitors to revisit the archipelago.

Attractions of Canary Islands in 2013

Beaches

More than 500 beaches are scattered across the 1500 km long coastline of the Canary Islands. Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, all the main islands of the archipelago, have numerous scenic beaches. In several popular beach resorts, the original black volcanic soil of the island have been covered with fine golden sand brought from Africa. Apart from the popular sandy beaches, numerous unspoiled beaches framed by cliffs can be found in the islands. Away from the popular family beaches, several secluded spots are nestled in the sand dunes. There is plenty of scope for beach activities and water sports in the popular beaches of the Canary Islands.

Ecotourism

The Teida National Park in Tenerife and La Gomera Biosphere Reserve are two popular ecotourism destinations in the Canary Islands. The 18,990 hectares of the nature park around Spain’s largest volcano, the Teida National Park is renowned for its spectacular beauty. It is home to a large number of plant species, a number of them endemic to the Canarian islands. The nature reserve is the nestling and feeding ground of several avian species and few reptiles and mammals. The key attraction of the La Gomera Biosphere Reserve is the prehistoric laurisilva forest. With a network of scenic walking trails passing through the nature reserve, the entire nature area can be explored on foot.

Carnivals and Festivals

The best time to visit the Canary Islands is during the festivities. Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the venues of the most lively and colorful fiestas of the archipelago. Carnivals, open-air celebrations and concerts are hosted in the islands in February, when the towns and villages of the archipelago are transformed into party venues.

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