Canary Islands

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The Ultimate Tenerife Bar Crawl
Written by Faye Leonard January 23rd 2015

Tenerife is the largest and most popular of the Canary Islands, with over 5 million tourists flocking to its beautiful beaches every year. It’s most popular with visitors from the UK, with more than 1 million people visiting each year, but its appeal is felt across Europe—it’s also a p

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Christmas in Lanzarote – What To Expect
Written by Faye Leonard November 7th 2014

With the usual bitterly cold UK winters, why not book a family holiday to Lanzarote. With inviting weather, excellent amenities and a full schedule of interesting sights and fun activities, there are fewer places better equipped for a Christmas holiday than this popular destination in the Canary Isl

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Playa de las Vistas
Tenerife beaches: from black sand to party shores
Written by Samuel Natoli July 27th 2014

From showstopping man-made creations and chic, upscale resorts to near-deserted coves, black volcanic sands and windswept stretches with mountain backcloths, holidays in Tenerife offer over 40 miles of beaches to choose from. Here’s our sampler menu showcasing the breadth of coastal courses serve

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Hiking the Canary Islands: best walks for families
Written by Samuel Natoli August 9th 2013

The Canaries are a fantastic holiday destination, no matter whether you want to sun yourself on desert sands, or treat the kids to action-packed water parks and animal attractions. But, if you’re looking for something beyond the beach huts, the islands make a great backdrop to a walking holiday, e

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Semana Santa: Easter Week in Tenerife
Written by Juliet Samis March 31st 2012

Easter is quite a different occasion in Tenerife than the egg hunts and hymns that are celebrated in March and April elsewhere. Sombre in its piety, Easter week, or Semana Santa, is one of the most moving times to visit the island and take part in the masses, blessings and processions sweeping throu

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The Joke’s On You: Holy Innocents’ Day (April Fool’s Day) in Tenerife
Written by Juliet Samis March 29th 2012

Are you thinking of playing some practical jokes on your friends this April Fool’s Day? If you put food colouring in the milk or superglue coins to the sidewalk in Tenerife, you’ll likely be met with a few blank stares. There is an equivalent to April Fool’s Day in Tenerife, but it’s held on

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