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Discover the Canary Islands

Eight islands, volcanic landscapes, beautiful beaches and year-round outdoor adventures. Start with the island that fits the way you want to travel.

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Explore the archipelago

Eight islands. Eight different ways to travel.

Choose an island to open its main guide, with the best places to visit, where to stay and practical planning advice.

Tenerife TenerifeMount Teide, beaches, historic towns and the widest mix of experiences. Gran Canaria Gran CanariaCity life, dunes, mountain villages and an island made for road trips. Lanzarote LanzaroteVolcanic landscapes, César Manrique, wine country and beautiful coves. Fuerteventura FuerteventuraLong beaches, surfing, dunes and a relaxed open-island atmosphere. La Palma La PalmaVolcanoes, forests, hiking and some of the clearest night skies in Europe. La Gomera La GomeraLaurel forest, dramatic valleys, walking trails and slow island life. El Hierro El HierroDiving, natural pools and remote landscapes far from mass tourism. La Graciosa La GraciosaA tiny car-light island for beaches, cycling and simple escapes.
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Which Canary Island is right for you?

Start from the kind of holiday you want, then compare the islands that do it best.

Beach firstBest for beachesLong sands, calm bays and wild Atlantic coastsExplore →Family tripsBest for familiesEasy resorts, child-friendly beaches and memorable days outExplore →OutdoorBest for hikingVolcano trails, forests, ravines and mountain viewsExplore →NightlifeBest for nightlifeThe strongest islands and resorts after sunsetExplore →CouplesBest for couplesRomantic bases, sunsets, spa stays and scenic escapesExplore →Slow travelBest for slow travelNature, wellness and a quieter island rhythmExplore →
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Things to do in the Canary Islands

Go beyond the resort with nature, wildlife, volcanic landscapes and local culture.

Beaches in the Canary IslandsBeachesFind the best shores for swimming, scenery and surf.Hiking in the Canary IslandsHikingWalk volcanoes, forests and mountain trails.Volcanoes in the Canary IslandsVolcanoesExplore Timanfaya and the archipelago’s volcanic landscapes.Whale watching in the Canary IslandsWhale watchingPlan a responsible boat trip and know where to go.Natural pools in the Canary IslandsNatural poolsSwim in volcanic pools shaped by the Atlantic.Food & culture in the Canary IslandsFood & cultureTaste local dishes, cheese, wine and Canarian traditions.
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Featured Canary Islands guides

Three cornerstone guides for planning a first trip or deciding where to go next.

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Build a trip around your style

Jump straight to the guides that match the way you like to travel.

With kidsCouplesBudget travelRoad tripsSlow travelOutdoor adventure
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Seasonal inspiration

Useful guides for late summer, autumn and the winter-sun season ahead.

Canary Islands SeptemberSeptemberWarm sea, fewer crowds and late-summer conditionsCanary Islands OctoberOctoberAutumn sun, warm water and island-by-island adviceCanary Islands Winter sunWinter sunWeather, island choice and what to expect from November to March

Not sure which island to choose?

Compare Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and the smaller islands by beaches, hiking, families, nightlife and overall travel style.

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