CANARY

The Canary also known as the Canaries (Spanish: Canarias), are a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The archipelago’s beaches, climate and important natural attractions, especially Maspalomas in Gran Canaria and Teide National Park and Mount Teide (the third tallest volcano in the world measured from its base on the ocean floor), make it a major tourist destination with over 12 million visitors per year, especially Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. The islands have a subtropical climate, with long warm summers and moderately warm winters. Due to their location above the temperature inversion layer, the high mountains of these islands are ideal for astronomical observation. For this reason, two professional observatories, Teide Observatory on the island of Tenerife and Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the island of La Palma, have been built on the islands. Best time to Visit: 1.When it comes to sunshine, the Canary Islands are caught in a kind of weather warp, with an eternal spring-summer climate. They’re a year-round destination; you can pretty much take your pick of when to go. 2.The winter months – December to March – are a tad cooler but still paradise compared to mainland Europe, the UK and most of North America. 3.This makes winter the islands’ busiest period. The summer months –July to September – are a rival high season, mainly because that’s when mainland Spaniards elect to go on their annual holiday. 4.The Carnival season (February/March) is an intensely popular period, when anyone and everyone decide to partake in the fun. Minimum Days required: 3 days Places of Interest: 1.Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2.Parque Natural de Corralejo 3.Torre del Conde 4.Santuario de la Virgen de las Nieves Climate: 1.It really is like a permanent spring in the Canary Islands, with a particularly benign climate putting a smile on your face as soon as you hit the tarmac. 2.Mean temperatures range from 18°C in the winter to about 24°C in summer. 3. Daily highs can easily reach the mid-30s in summer. Even on a hot day at the beach, however, it can be pleasantly cool higher up, and the snow atop Teide is a clear enough reminder that, in winter at any rate, some warm clothing is essential. Currency: Euro Things to carry: 1.Travel light with some cotton mix clothing, sandals flip flops and trainers. Take a couple of sweaters if you are traveling to the more mountainous regions. 2.Sun block, hats, suntan lotion, moisturizers are a must 
 3.Don’t forget to carry your swimsuit and a pair of formal clothing. How to get there: Air 1.The Canaries is a popular destination with Europeans, and swarms of charter and discount flights descend on the island year round. The two airports (North/TFN & South/TFS) on Tenerife and the Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are the busiest, but it’s also possible to fly to many of the other islands, albeit it’s often more expensive.