Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary archipelago, is known mainly for its beaches, resorts and nightlife: at first sight, not exactly my favorite island. I have to admit, though, that it actually has a lot more to offer: the Martian landscapes of Teide National Park, the dense forest of Anaga park, the sheer sea cliffs of the Teno massif and more than a few towns with lots of colonial architecture.
Gran Canaria is a truly incredible island because it really has a bit of everything: colonial-style villages, beaches, almost desert-like areas and, further inland, the mountains and the forest that create an alpine landscape in stark contrast with the coast, just a few kilometers further down.
Majorca, the largest island in the Balearic archipelago, thanks to its beautiful beaches, history, culture and loads of possible activities, is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations not only in Spain but in the entire Mediterranean.
Whether it’s a backpacking adventure, a road trip or an all-inclusive vacation, in this guide you’ll find plenty of useful tips and ideas to plan your trip as best you can and choose the island, or islands, that suit you best.
La Palma is a mountainous island that offers excellent trails for all hiking enthusiasts, lush forests, colonial towns, and a more authentic atmosphere than other more popular Canary Islands.
A short distance from the far more popular Tenerife, La Gomera is the exact opposite: small, with a population of about twenty thousand, it’s largely unspoiled and offers a unique opportunity to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in nature and in particular in the fascinating laurisilva forest that characterizes the Garajonay National Park located in the center of the island.
Lanzarote, in many ways similar to neighboring Fuerteventura, is characterized by volcanoes and lava fields that give rise to “Martian landscapes” but also beautiful white and golden beaches.
Fuerteventura, thanks to its many beaches, excellent year-round weather and great surfing and windsurfing conditions, is undoubtedly one of the best known and most popular islands in the Canary Islands archipelago, especially among Italians.