This long distance walking trail crosses the mountainous centre of Gran Canaria, starting and ending at the sea. 9 The GR131 is an island-hopping trail that runs east to west and coast to coast across each of the Canary Islands. Of course you can’t walk on water so you have to take ferries to connect…
Top 5 Dishes to try in the Canary Islands
From papas arrugadas to bienmesabe, the dishes of the Canarian table are delicious and satisfying. 7 The Canary Islands might be best known for their beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters. However, there is a strong history of delicious cuisine on the islands too. The islands’ unique history and geography have resulted in a culinary tradition…
5 best natural pools in the Canary Islands – El Hierro, La Palma, Lanzarote, Tenerife and Fuerteventura.
Where to swim in the spectacular natural pools of the archipelago of the Canary Islands. Swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic is always a pleasure. But when you swim in one of the strikingly beautiful natural pools of the archipelago, where the Atlantic Ocean relaxes and the sun shines every single day of…
Hiking La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain
One of the most unspoilt of the Canaries, and almost the smallest, the best way of exploring La Gomera is on foot. A short ferry ride from Tenerife, La Gomera is basically a small circular lump of volcanic rock that sticks out of the sea, rising to a height of almost 1500m. A long distance…
Hiking on La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
La Palma’s Cumbra Vieja volcano started erupting in September 2021, spewing out ash and sending out rivers of lava that engulfed more than 1000 homes. It continued for 85 days but was declared officially over on Christmas Day and 2000 evacuated residents were allowed to return home. Now all is back to normal, although there’s…
