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Guide to Canarias

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.

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Lanzarote

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

Lanzarote

Timanfaya 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

Lanzarote

Jameos 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

Lanzarote

Cueva 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

Lanzarote

Papagayo 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

Lanzarote

La 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

Lanzarote

Where 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

Lanzarote

Getting 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

Lanzarote

Lanzarote 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

Lanzarote

Lanzarote 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

Lanzarote

Best 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

Lanzarote

Things 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

Lanzarote

What 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

Lanzarote

Where 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

Lanzarote

Lanzarote 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

Lanzarote

Timanfaya 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

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Tenerife

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

Tenerife

Mount 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

Tenerife

Where 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

Tenerife

Getting 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

Tenerife

Tenerife 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

Tenerife

Tenerife 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

Tenerife

What 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

Tenerife

Teide 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