Travel guides
Honest, practical planning for the Canary Islands: what to do, where to stay, how to get around and when to book. Written and reviewed by a local editor.
El Hierro guides
Island page →El Hierro Travel Guide: Diving, Hiking & Total Escape
The smallest Canary Island for divers, hikers and anyone who wants the Atlantic to themselves — with the honest practicalities of getting there.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
El HierroWhere to Stay in El Hierro (2026)
Compare Valverde, Frontera, La Restinga, El Pinar and coastal El Hierro bases by driving, diving and natural pools.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
El HierroGetting Around El Hierro (2026)
Plan El Hierro by rental car, bus, taxi or transfer from VDE airport and La Estaca ferry port.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
El HierroEl Hierro Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 Days
Combine El Golfo, La Restinga, El Sabinar, viewpoints, forests and natural pools in a realistic El Hierro itinerary.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
El HierroEl Hierro with Kids: Practical Family Guide
Plan natural pools, short walks, giant-lizard visits and manageable road days on El Hierro with children.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
El HierroWhat to Eat in El Hierro: Local Food Guide
Try Herreño cheese, quesadillas, fresh fish, caldo de queso, tropical fruit and island wine with practical local-food advice.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Fuerteventura guides
Island page →Things to Do in Fuerteventura: Complete 2026 Guide
Endless white beaches, water sports, Isla de Lobos and the wild Jandía peninsula — your guide to Fuerteventura.
12 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
FuerteventuraWhere to Stay in Fuerteventura (2026)
Compare Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste, Costa Calma, Morro Jable and quieter Fuerteventura bases by beaches, transport and atmosphere.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
FuerteventuraGetting Around Fuerteventura (2026)
Compare TIADHE buses, rental cars, airport transfers and tours for travelling around long, sparsely populated Fuerteventura.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
FuerteventuraFuerteventura Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 Days
Plan Corralejo, Lobos, Betancuria, El Cotillo, Sotavento and Jandía without wasting your Fuerteventura holiday in the car.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
FuerteventuraFuerteventura with Kids: Practical Family Guide
Choose family beaches, bases and realistic activities for a Fuerteventura holiday with babies, children or teenagers.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
FuerteventuraWhat to Eat in Fuerteventura: Local Food Guide
Try Majorero cheese, goat, fresh fish, gofio, papas and island produce with practical advice on provenance and rural food stops.
7 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Gran Canaria guides
Island page →Things to Do in Gran Canaria: Complete 2026 Guide
From Maspalomas dunes to Roque Nublo hikes and Las Palmas city life — the best experiences across Gran Canaria.
13 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Gran CanariaWhere to Stay in Gran Canaria: Best Areas in 2026
Resorts, quiet villages and city stays — the complete guide to choosing where to base yourself in Gran Canaria.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Gran CanariaGetting Around Gran Canaria (2026)
Compare buses, rental cars, taxis and tours for travelling between Gran Canaria Airport, Las Palmas, the southern resorts and mountain villages.
9 min read · Published 2 August 2026
Gran CanariaGran Canaria Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 Days
Combine Maspalomas, Las Palmas, mountain villages, beaches and the north in a realistic Gran Canaria itinerary.
10 min read · Published 2 August 2026
Gran CanariaGran Canaria with Kids: Practical Family Guide
Plan Gran Canaria with children using family beaches, short excursions, realistic mountain journeys and the right base.
9 min read · Published 2 August 2026
Gran CanariaWhat to Eat in Gran Canaria: Local Food Guide
Discover Gran Canaria food including cheeses, fish, gofio, tropical fruit, coffee, island wine and traditional dishes.
8 min read · Published 2 August 2026
La Gomera guides
Island page →La Gomera Day Trip: Ferry, Forests & Whales
How to visit La Gomera from Tenerife in one day — ferry routes, Garajonay forest, the whistled language and why the return ferry is sacred.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La GomeraWhere to Stay in La Gomera (2026)
Compare San Sebastián, Valle Gran Rey, Playa de Santiago, Hermigua and rural La Gomera by ferry access, hiking and atmosphere.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La GomeraGetting Around La Gomera (2026)
Plan La Gomera by rental car, guagua, taxi, ferry or tour while accounting for steep radial roads and hiking transfers.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La GomeraLa Gomera Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 Days
Combine Garajonay, Valle Gran Rey, northern villages, viewpoints and coastal time without underestimating La Gomera roads.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La GomeraLa Gomera with Kids: Practical Family Guide
Plan family-friendly Garajonay walks, calm beaches, ferry journeys and mountain drives on La Gomera.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La GomeraWhat to Eat in La Gomera: Local Food Guide
Try almogrote, palm syrup, watercress stew, gofio, goat cheese, fish, sweets and Forastera Gomera wine.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La Graciosa guides
Island page →La Graciosa Day Trip: Car-Free Island Paradise
How to visit the eighth Canary Island from Lanzarote — the 25-minute ferry, bikes on sand tracks, empty beaches and what to take.
7 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La GraciosaWhere to Stay in La Graciosa (2026)
Choose accommodation in Caleta de Sebo or a quieter La Graciosa stay, with practical advice on ferries, supplies and limited services.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La GraciosaGetting Around La Graciosa: Ferry, Bike and Taxi
Plan the Órzola ferry and compare walking, cycling and regulated taxi transfers on La Graciosa's unpaved tracks.
8 min read · Published 2 August 2026
La GraciosaLa Graciosa Itinerary: 1, 2 or 3 Days
Plan a La Graciosa day trip or overnight stay with realistic ferry times, beaches, cycling distances and weather flexibility.
8 min read · Published 2 August 2026
La GraciosaLa Graciosa with Kids: Practical Family Guide
Plan ferries, calm beaches, shade, bikes and short family routes for visiting La Graciosa with children.
7 min read · Published 2 August 2026
La GraciosaWhat to Eat in La Graciosa: Local Food Guide
Try fresh fish, seafood, papas, mojo and Lanzarote wine in Caleta de Sebo while planning around limited restaurant and shop choice.
7 min read · Published 2 August 2026
La Palma guides
Island page →La Palma Travel Guide: Hiking, Stars & Volcanoes
Everything you need to plan a trip to La Palma — Caldera de Taburiente, stargazing, the Tajogaite eruption route and practical driving advice.
10 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La PalmaWhere to Stay in La Palma (2026)
Compare Santa Cruz, Los Cancajos, Los Llanos, Tazacorte and rural La Palma by hiking access, weather and driving time.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La PalmaGetting Around La Palma (2026)
Plan La Palma by rental car, bus, taxi or hiking transfer while accounting for steep roads, tunnels and trail logistics.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La PalmaLa Palma Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 Days
Plan Caldera de Taburiente, Roque de los Muchachos, volcanic landscapes, forests and beaches with realistic La Palma drives.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La PalmaLa Palma with Kids: Practical Family Guide
Plan short forest walks, family beaches, volcanic viewpoints and stargazing on La Palma without overloading children.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
La PalmaWhat to Eat in La Palma: Local Food Guide
Try Palmerian cheese, mojo, chicharrones, fish, goat, almonds, Príncipe Alberto, wines and traditional sweets.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Lanzarote guides
Island page →15 Best Things to Do in Lanzarote (2026 Guide)
Plan the best things to do in Lanzarote: Timanfaya, César Manrique attractions, La Geria wineries, beaches, viewpoints and day trips.
15 min read · Updated 30 July 2026
LanzaroteTimanfaya Tickets & Visit Guide (2026)
How timed tickets, the Volcano Route coach, parking and guided tours work at Montañas del Fuego in Timanfaya National Park.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
LanzaroteJameos del Agua Tickets & Visitor Guide
Choose between general admission, Casa de los Volcanes and the Insólita experience, with practical access and timing advice.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
LanzaroteCueva de los Verdes Tickets & Visitor Guide
How to reserve the compulsory timed ticket, what the guided lava-tube route involves and who may find access difficult.
8 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
LanzarotePapagayo Beaches: Access, Parking & Coves
Plan a day at Lanzarote's Papagayo coves, including road and walking access, parking, facilities, sea conditions and nearby Playa Blanca.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
LanzaroteLa Geria Wine Route: Wineries & Tours
Plan Lanzarote's volcanic wine route through La Geria, choose winery visits responsibly and combine the landscape with Timanfaya.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
LanzaroteWhere to Stay in Lanzarote (2026)
Choose between Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise, Arrecife and rural Lanzarote based on beaches, transport and atmosphere.
10 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
LanzaroteGetting Around Lanzarote (2026)
Compare buses, rental cars, taxis, airport transfers and organised tours for travelling around Lanzarote without wasting holiday time.
9 min read · Published 2 August 2026
LanzaroteLanzarote Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 Days
A realistic Lanzarote itinerary grouping Timanfaya, Manrique attractions, beaches and La Graciosa efficiently over three, five or seven days.
11 min read · Published 2 August 2026
LanzaroteLanzarote with Kids: Practical Family Guide (2026)
Plan a family trip to Lanzarote with age-aware attractions, calmer beaches, realistic drive times and practical advice for babies and children.
10 min read · Published 2 August 2026
LanzaroteBest Lanzarote Beaches for Wind and Waves (2026)
Choose a Lanzarote beach for swimming, families, surfing or a windy day, with sheltered alternatives and essential sea-safety advice.
9 min read · Published 2 August 2026
LanzaroteThings to Do in Lanzarote on a Rainy or Windy Day
A flexible Lanzarote bad-weather plan with museums, volcanic attractions, sheltered towns and sensible alternatives to beaches and boat trips.
8 min read · Published 2 August 2026
LanzaroteWhat to Eat in Lanzarote: Local Food Guide (2026)
Discover Lanzarote's local food, from papas arrugadas and mojo to fresh fish, goat cheese, traditional stews and volcanic Malvasía wine.
9 min read · Published 2 August 2026
LanzaroteWhere to Eat in Lanzarote: Best Areas Explained
Choose where to eat in Lanzarote by atmosphere and location, from Arrecife and Famara to El Golfo, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.
10 min read · Published 2 August 2026
LanzaroteLanzarote Restaurants for Families, Couples and Budgets
Use practical checks to choose Lanzarote restaurants for children, romantic meals or lower budgets without relying on outdated rankings.
8 min read · Published 2 August 2026
LanzaroteTimanfaya Tour vs Self-Drive: Which Should You Choose?
Compare a guided Timanfaya excursion with visiting by rental car, including entry, transport, timing, flexibility and the best choice for each traveller.
9 min read · Published 2 August 2026
Tenerife guides
Island page →18 Best Things to Do in Tenerife (2026 Local Guide)
Discover Tenerife's best things to do, from Mount Teide and whale watching to Anaga, beaches and family days out, with practical planning tips.
22 min read · Updated 6 August 2026
TenerifeMount Teide Permit 2026: Summit, Cable Car & Tenerife ON
The Mount Teide summit permit is separate from the cable car. Book PNT 10 through Tenerife ON; see 2026 fees, PNT 07 rules and sold-out options.
12 min read · Updated 24 August 2026
TenerifeWhere to Stay in Tenerife: Best Areas in 2026
The complete guide to Tenerife's towns and resorts — south vs north, family hotels, nightlife and quiet escapes.
10 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
TenerifeGetting Around Tenerife (2026)
Compare rental cars, TITSA buses, trams, taxis and tours for travelling around Tenerife from either airport and every major resort.
9 min read · Published 2 August 2026
TenerifeTenerife Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 Days
Plan a realistic Tenerife itinerary covering Teide, the north, La Laguna, Anaga, beaches and whale watching without excessive driving.
10 min read · Published 2 August 2026
TenerifeTenerife with Kids: Practical Family Guide
Plan Tenerife with children using realistic mountain days, family beaches, short journeys and age-aware advice for Teide and boat trips.
9 min read · Published 2 August 2026
TenerifeWhat to Eat in Tenerife: Local Food Guide
Try Tenerife's traditional food responsibly, including guachinches, papas with mojo, local fish, goat, cheeses, gofio and island wines.
8 min read · Published 2 August 2026
TenerifeTeide Tour vs Self-Drive: Which Option Is Better?
Compare visiting Mount Teide by rental car with a guided excursion for transport, sunset, stargazing, permits, cable-car access and flexibility.
10 min read · Published 2 August 2026
Canaries-wide planning
How to Get to the Canary Islands: Flights, Airports & Routes (2026)
Which airport to fly into for each island, direct routes from the UK and Europe, inter-island flights vs ferries, and how to find the cheapest fares.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Canary Islands Island Hopping: Ferries & Itineraries
How to combine Tenerife, La Gomera, Lanzarote and more using inter-island ferries — routes, timings and sample 7-day plans.
12 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Best Time to Visit the Canary Islands
Month-by-month weather, sea temperatures, wind and calima patterns, and when islanders would actually book their trip.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Cheapest Canary Island in 2026: Budget Comparison
Which is the cheapest Canary Island? Compare the main islands for accommodation, food, transport and activities, with practical ways to reduce the total cost.
9 min read · Updated 1 August 2026
Canary Islands Packing List: What to Bring in 2026
What to pack for the Canary Islands — layers for the microclimates, the shoes that matter, volcano-day kit and the things you should leave at home.
6 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
How to Get Around the Canary Islands: Transport Guide
Flights, ferries, car rental and buses — the resident rules for inter-island and on-island transport in the Canaries.
9 min read · Updated 17 August 2026
Canary Islands Food Guide: What to Eat (2026)
What to eat in the Canary Islands: papas arrugadas and mojo, gofio, three protected cheeses, Atlantic fish and volcanic wine — and how to order them well.
12 min read · Published 6 August 2026
Canary Islands Whale Watching: Which Boat Should You Choose?
Choose between small boats, catamarans and larger whale-watching vessels by comfort, group size, shade, departure harbour and wildlife policy.
10 min read · Published 2 August 2026
Canary Islands Airport Transfer vs Taxi, Bus or Rental Car
Compare private transfers, airport taxis, public buses and rental cars for every Canary Island by party size, arrival time, luggage and trip plans.
11 min read · Published 2 August 2026