Canary Island Holidays
The Canary Islands are made up of seven islands about 90 miles from the top of Africa. They are popular resorts due to the weather and culture. The Canaries have a Spanish culture, however the pronunciation of words differs from mainland Spain. In La Gomera they still communicate via whistle. The largest island is Tenerife which has a multitude of climates. The North being cooler and greener where as the South is drier and hot all year. Mount Teide the huge volcano peak has snow on it until March, April time. The other islands are Gran Canaria, Fuertaventura, La Palma and La Gomera which are also popular with holidaymakers all year round. There is a multitude of Hotels and Villas and the beaches are fantastic. For the adventurous it is definitely worth renting a car and looking for the remote beaches and villages on these islands. In Tenerife we can personally recommend going to Darsena Pesquera, a fantastic beach situated at the back end of Santa Cruz.

Weather
The weather on these islands due to their location is mainly hot. High factor sun cream is a must on any holiday. There is very little rainfall across the year and the temperature has gone over 35 degrees C during the July to October period.By Day
During the day on these islands you can relax on the fantastic beaches or for the adventurous visit the local villages and towns around the islands. You will come across some excellent beaches and inland some quaint villages with amazing local restaurants. There is usually a restaurant that serves home reared produce as a speciality. To see more of the island take a tour or enjoy a boat trip, with a chance of seeing whales and dolphins. Water parks are a good day out for the family. By Night
In the evening you will find a variety of restaurants and entertainment, ranging from fine dining restaurants to lively bars and discos. The shops are open until late and local stalls selling handmade goods along the beach front. Look for local fiestas happening in the area when you visit, these are great to experience and plenty of fun for the whole family.Events
Jan 1st Año Nuevo (New Year’s Day)
Jan 6th Dia de los tres Reyes (12th night, when Christmas presents are given)
Mar 19th San Jose (Father’s Day)
Variable Viernes Santo (Good Friday)
Variable Dia de Pascua (Easter Sunday)
May 1st Dia del Trabajo (Labour Day)
Jun 24th San Juan (St.John’s Day)
Variable (mid June) Corpus Christi
Jun 29th San Pedro y San Pablo (St.Peter & St.Paul)
Jul 25th Santiago (St.James, patron saint of Spain)
Aug 15th Asuncion (Assumption)
Oct 12th Dia de la Hispanidad (Columbus Day)
Nov 1st Todos los Santos (All Saints Day)
Dec 6th Dia de la Constitucion (Constitution Day)
Dec 8th Immaculada Concepcion (Immaculate Conception)
Dec 25th Navidad (Christmas Day)
Things to do
•Boat trips out to see the Whales and dolphins.
•Island Tours. See villages and idyllic locations of the islands that you would never have seen before.
•Local markets. Grab yourself a bargain or two off local traders.
•Golf courses. The Golf courses are fantastic over here.
•Scuba diving lessons. Learn amongst the fishes not the local swimming pool.
•Water parks. Great fun for the whole family.
•Festivals. See what the locals get up to and join in the fun.Local Flavours
The food on the Canaries is fresh produce locally grown and reared by the farmers in villages close to the resorts also imported from Spain. Fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood and meat is a very Mediterranean affair. The Canarian people have a fantastic selection of wines and enjoy Coffee daily. Most local restaurants have canary potatoes and local soups that have to be tried. Venture into a petrol station and you will find excellent Tapas and local dishes served all day. There are English bars around serving our most famous exports Guinness and Danish bacon if that is what you prefer.