Why the Canary Islands Remain One of Europe’s Favourite Holiday Choices

*This is a collaborative post about why the Canary Islands are a favourite holiday choice

The Canary Islands are beloved by many holidaymakers. Miles of golden beaches, otherworldly volcanic landscapes and lively resorts make the Spanish archipelago a place that people return to time and again.  

Here are some of the islands’ highlights. 

Year-round sunshine

The Canary Islands have the most daylight hours of anywhere in Europe. Leave your umbrella behind and pack plenty of SPF as you can expect temperatures comfortably in the low twenties, even in January. 

While British weather keeps us on our toes during the transitional seasons, the main resorts across the Canaries enjoy over 4,000 hours of sunshine annually. So, you can hop on a plane to chase the warmer weather while dodging peak summer prices and school holiday crowds. 

Booking a getaway to Tenerife in spring or autumn allows you to enjoy maximum beach time without the sweltering heat of mainland southern Europe.

An island for every type of traveller

Each island has its own personality. 

For bustling coastal resorts and dramatic mountain drives, Tenerife offers beaches right beneath the gaze of towering peaks. Lanzarote is filled with black-sand bays while its Timanfaya National Park features craters that are straight out of a sci-fi movie. Gran Canaria is a rich, historic capital and windsurfers flock to Fuerteventura to experience the waves. 

Value for money

Your holiday budget goes far here, largely because low-cost airlines operate daily direct flights from regional airports right across the UK. You can also choose from a massive range of accommodation options to suit your finances. There are self-catering apartments, mid-range family resorts and five-star beachfront retreats to suit your holiday expenses. 

Local dining and transport are also affordable, which keeps your day-to-day spending low once you land. To secure the best value, you might find that package deals are the best option.

Natural landscapes beyond the beach

If you want to take a break from lounging on the beach, you will find there is much to discover. You can hike through the cloud forests of La Gomera or see the vast sand dunes of Maspalomas in person. For incredible panoramas across the Atlantic Ocean, ride a cable car above the clouds at Mount Teide in Tenerife – Spain’s highest peak. Alternatively, you might want to try hiking this soaring peak. 

Ready to head to these beautiful islands? Take the time to research the one that you want to discover first. You might just want to come back and explore them all.