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Eight Canary Islands.We'll tell you which one is yours.
Most guides hedge. This one picks a side — and shows its working: every price, permit and bus fare traced to the official source, with the date we last looked.
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Eight distinct islands. Compare their beaches, landscapes, atmosphere and signature experiences before you choose.
Tenerife
Teide, whales & eternal spring
Spain's highest peak, world-class whale watching from Los Cristianos, and black-sand beaches in the south.
Gran Canaria
Mini continent of landscapes
Dunes of Maspalomas, rugged interior peaks, and a vibrant capital in Las Palmas.
Lanzarote
Volcanic moonscapes
Timanfaya National Park, César Manrique architecture, and unique wine country.
Fuerteventura
Endless beaches & wind
UNESCO biosphere reserve, kite and windsurf capital, and the wildest coastline.
La Palma
The beautiful island
Dense laurel forests, dramatic caldera hiking, and Europe's premier stargazing.
La Gomera
Whistling forests & cliffs
Garajonay National Park, permanent spring climate, and ferry escape from Tenerife.
El Hierro
The edge of the world
Smallest Canary Island, pristine diving, sustainable tourism, and raw Atlantic nature.
La Graciosa
Car-free island paradise
Sandy tracks, turquoise bays, and day trips from Lanzarote's Órzola port.
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