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Destinations on The
Canary Islands
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Destinations on The
Canary Islands
►Gran
Canaria ***
►Agaete**
►Firgas**
►Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria
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►Teror
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►La
Palma ***
►San Andrés
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►Santa Cruz de La Palma
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►Tenerife ***
►La Orotava
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►Parque Nacional del Teide
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►San Cristobal de La Laguna
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►Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Hierro **
►Fuerteventura **
►Betancuria
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Gomera **
►San Sebastián de La
Gomera **
►Lanzarote **
►La Villa de Teguise
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►Yaiza
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►Ferries:
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Olsen (all
islands)
►Transmediterranea
(La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria,
Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Cádiz)
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(all islands, Madeira)
►Garajonay
Exprés (Tenerife, La Gomera)
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The Canary Islands have been a popular tourist destination for several
decades. The islands do have one attraction and that's the climate. The
climate is pretty good all year. Good beaches do also attract sunbathers. If
you are not primary looking for sun and beaches, this part of Spain won't be
your first choice. The nature on some of the islands are uninteresting/ugly
(but not all islands!) and here is plenty of modern and unattractive hotels.
You will also find an atmosphere that definitely isn't Spain, but perhaps
Germany, England or Scandinavia....... (because of all the tourist). While
enchanting hotels are popping up on Mallorca, there aren't too many of those
good alternatives on the Canary Islands yet.
But some good hotels are at offer and some of the islands do have lovely
nature. There are some very pretty towns as well. A combination of Gran
Canaria, Tenerife and La Palma will be the best combination. Ferries are
connecting the different islands. Please read about the different islands
and destinations below.
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The island of La Palma*** |
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More information on the Net:
►LaPalmaTurismo
►Turespaña:
La Palma
►CanariasFoto:
La Palma
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La Palma is the green island. If we compare it with the most gold island;
Lanzarote, it's like comparing the moon with a tropical paradise! Boats are
leaving Tenerife for La Palma. This makes La Palma and Tenerife a good and
easy combination. With a rental car you can explore both islands.
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Santa Cruz de la Palma *** |
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►Turespaña:
Santa Cruz de la Palma
►CanariasFoto:
Santa Cruz de la Palma
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Santa
Cruz de la Palma (20 000 inhabitants) was during the 16th century a very
important harbour town, but went later on into decline. This has resulted in
a very interesting town with many beautiful buildings. The town with it's
white houses, wooden balconies and cosy streets is one of the most beautiful
towns on the Canary Islands. But here is of course some ugly modern
buildings as well.
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The island of Tenerife
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More information on the Net:
►Punto
Info
►Turespaña:
Tenerife
►CanariasFoto:
Tenerife
►WebTenerife
►Gaths
Rejseguide: Tenerife (in Danish)
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Tenerife is the Canary Island which can offer the most interesting and
beautiful towns. Here is artificial beaches and Spain's highest mountain.
Most ferries to the small islands in the west (La Gomera, La Palma or El
Hierro) are leaving from Tenerife. Some days on Tenerife with a rental car
and then a visit to one of the small islands (like La Palma) may be a very
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Parque Nacional del Teide
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►Parque
Nacional del Teide
►Gaths
Rejseguide: Tenerife (in Danish)
►CanariasFoto:
El Teide
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Spain's highest mountain, Pico de Teide
with 3 718 m is to be found in this national park. It is possible to drive
through the park and here is a cableway which bring you almost to the top of
the mountain. If you want to stay overnight in the mountains, a Parador will
provide you with all facilities. (see "Accommodation" to the left).
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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►Turespaña:
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
►CanariasFoto:
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Santa
Cruz (250 000 inhabitants) is the capital of Tenerife (and of the western
Canary Islands). Santa Cruz is also a big harbour with many buildings
in 19th century colonial style. Some interesting modern buildings can be
seen as well. Santa Cruz and San Cristobal de La Laguna are just 10 km apart
and can be considered as one destination.
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The island of La Gomera ** |
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More information on the Net:
►Patronato
de Turismo La Gomera
►Turespaña:
La Gomera
►Gaths
Rejseside: La Gomera (in Danish)
►CanariasFoto:
La Gomera
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There are not tourists everywhere on La Gomera. The nature is pretty
nice and this make the island an alternative for those who want an
alternative holiday on the Canary Islands. It is wise to stay at the
Parador in the "biggest" town, San Sebastián de La Gomera. Another
option is to stay at Hotel Jardín Tecina where you get a magnificent
view. But then you will have to buy the (expensive) food at the hotel.
When staying at the Parador, you can use the restaurants etc. in San
Sebastián de la Gomera. (see "Accommodation" to the left).
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La Villa de Teguise ** |
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►Accommodation
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►Map |
More information on the Net:
► Teguise.com
►Turespaña:
La Villa de Teguise
►CanariasFoto:
Teguise
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La
Villa de Teguise is a beautiful white town with about 6 000 inhabitants.
Read more about this town by using the links to the left. The town offers a
very good accommodation alternative if you are looking for something
different from the tourist machines along the coast.
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*Cuevas
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It's possible to walk 2 km (enlightened) of the cave's
total length of 7 km. This cave is said to be the longest volcano
cave in the world. In earlier centuries, the cave was a popular
hiding place when pirates sailed by.
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Yaiza ** |
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Turespaña: Yaiza
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Small Yaiza with it's 2 000
inhabitants is one of the prettiest towns on Lanzarote. The town escaped the
volcano eruption during the 18th century and do have several old and stylish
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