[2024 Las Palmas Attraction] Travel Guide for Canary Islands (Updated Dec)
Islands/Peninsulas
Address:
35217, Las Palmas, Spain
Discover the Spanish Canary Islands🏝️
Name of place (Spanish)📝: Gran Canaria, Spain
Where it is 🗺️: it is an island in the south of Spain, west of Africa near the Western Safari.
How to access 📍: by flight ✈️ from the south of Spain (eg Malaga) for 2.5 hours or by ferry ⛴️ from Cadiz, west of Spain which takes over 37 hours but you may treat it as a cruise excursion.
What’s special ✨: the beaches🏖️ , the dolphins🐬 and whales watching 🐋 tours, the colourful Latino style houses and the relaxing vibe 🍵.
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CeeLo10
Canary Island - my favourite place.
The Canary Islands are a captivating archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, known for their year-round pleasant climate, stunning volcanic landscapes, and pristine beaches.
Among the many attractions, Loro Park stands out as a must-visit destination! Located in Tenerife, Loro Park is a world-class animal and conservation park that mesmerizes visitors with its diverse collection of wildlife, thrilling shows, and beautiful botanical gardens, making it an unforgettable experience for nature lovers of all ages.
We loved it so much that we watched the Orco show twice!
Ccxyccxy123
The story of Sanmao and Gran Canaria.
Sanmao, a person who lived her life as if the "poetry and the distance" in many people's hearts were the most ordinary days. She, who wandered all her life, chose to stay in a small seaside town on Gran Canaria, Spain: Telde. She lived here for many years, and many stories were written on this island. Today, there is still her former residence (p4) on the island.
Another "beautiful island" in the Canary Islands, La Palma, is the last paradise on earth for Sanmao and Jose (p8, Sanmao's former residence Rocamar Apartment 306). Sunshine, beaches, and waves are all available on La Palma. The beautiful La Palma has a deeper feeling and bond for Chinese people because of Sanmao and Jose.
Follow the footsteps of the female writer and embark on the "Sanmao Road" in Spain.
BGU3333
The Canary Islands, a stunning filming location.
Did you know that The Witcher and Black Mirror were also filmed in Spain? Let's take a look at these stunning filming locations in Spain.
🎬The Canary Islands (Islas Canarias) - Filming location for The Witcher🧙♂️
Pic 1: Roque Nublo
This natural wonder🌋 is located in the center of Gran Canaria, surrounded by mountains and valleys, towering into the clouds, and is extraordinarily magnificent.
Pic 2: Dunas de Maspalomas
The south of Gran Canaria is famous for its golden beaches and Maspalomas dunes🏜️. The desert and the sea "fall in love", is this an accident?
Pic 3: Roque de Los Muchachos
Roque de Los Muchachos is located on La Palma, with an altitude of up to 2,400 meters. It is sparsely populated and far away from the city, making it very suitable for watching meteor showers🌠.
Pic 4: Bosques de tilos
It is also located on La Palma and is one of the few ancient forests🌳 in the world. In this vast forest, you can forget all your troubles.
Pic 5: El Cedro
This forest🌲 is located in the center of La Gomera and is also part of the Garajonay Forest. This forest is dreamy and mysterious.
🎬Gran Canaria - Filming location for Black Mirror🤖
Pic 6: Tejeda
It is the main scene of the sixth episode of the third season of Black Mirror. Tejeda🏙️ is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. There are white houses and green plants everywhere. White and green have become the theme colors of the town, which is harmonious and healing.
Do you know any other classic TV series or movie filming scenes in Spain? Come and share with us!
Simmons Avery 89
Green hills speak of parting in new words
On the last day of our trip, we planned a long hiking route, determined to take one last vigorous walk. The route is 13 kilometers long, and if you discount the beginning and end, the middle section is almost a flat path laid out halfway up the mountain, then it descends to the beach, and finally enters a valley before climbing back up to the starting point, which is quite strenuous. This route is quite famous, not only because you can enjoy both sea and mountain views along the way, but also because the path is not too difficult, resulting in a higher number of visitors (compared to being completely deserted)! While playing on the beach, we didn't notice that the originally clear sky had stealthily filled with dark clouds, quietly pressing in from behind. We hurried on our way, but it was too late, and the raindrops pitter-pattered from sparse to dense, and in just about ten minutes, several mountain paths had turned into streams. Wearing soaked clothes and shivering from the cold, I comforted myself: This isn't rain, it's just heaven not wanting to let us go tomorrow, crying a storm! With that thought, I didn't feel so unlucky anymore.
Overall, the scenery of the Canary Islands can be very beautiful, but there are also many places that are truly ugly! Banana houses covered with plastic tarps everywhere, haphazardly constructed buildings, and nearly bare mountain ranges... Staying for two or three months is fine, but any longer would feel confining and oppressive! After all, an island is an island, and once you've seen it all, there's nowhere else to go! Of course, we would still like to come again, to properly walk all the paths of the island, because, after all, its beauty is intoxicating!
ISSAC POWERS
Canary Islands
White-sand beaches, rugged mountains, luxury resorts, island adventures
Off the coast of northwestern Africa are a delightful chain of islands that should be on every sun-seeker's to-do list. The Canary Islands are all a bit different from one another, allowing the intrepid traveler to have four or even five (or more), experiences in one trip.
The Canary Islands are especially known for their beaches. Stunning white-sand beaches washed by crystal-clear waters are among the best beaches in Spain. Many people come here to stay at the multitude of luxury resorts that line the waterfront, and rarely venture off the property.
Those that have a taste for adventure will find towering volcanoes, stunning hiking trails, towering pine forests, and authentic old towns dating back to the time of Christopher Columbus.
Some of the most popular islands are Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Each of these offers its own unique experience and landscape.
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NicoleStanciu
Where to Sleep? The Last of Your Worries in Your Trusty Campervan 🤙🏾🚐
Van life lets you reclaim a sense of serenity, simplicity, and adventure and the best part is no worries about where to sleep. Bond with hard-to-reach areas, natural landscapes, countless breathtaking pictures within the camper’s comfort. Find a perfect spot under the stars, and effortlessly live on a fluid and flexible itinerary.
pikeitup07
Life on Wheels in Lanzarote: Explore the Hidden Paradise of Famara 🚐
Have you ever wished to explore the hidden paradise without any haste? Hitching your life on wheels can make it all happen! Discover the tranquil yet breathtaking island of Lanzarote with the famous Famara beach as your home base. Meet friendly locals, surf the waves, and experience the true spirit of living outdoors.