Canary Islands

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in the Canary Islands, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Rupert Parker puts on his hiking boots and explores the rugged interior of Gran Canaria Ventana Roque Nublo and Mount Tiede e1610016993647

On Foot in Gran Canaria, Discover the rugged heart of the wonderful Canary Islands

Rupert Parker puts on his hiking boots and explores the rugged interior on foot in Gran Canaria

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Judith Baker reviews Finca de Arrietta a sustainable eco hotel on Lanzarote. 6 Eco Yurt Suite1

 Going eco friendly on Lanzarote at Finca de Arrietta. Discover a sustainable beauty.

Judith Baker reviews Finca de Arrietta a sustainable eco hotel on Lanzarote.

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Sea at EL Golfo

Hiking El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain

There’s something special about El Hierro which marks it out from the other Canary Islands and it’s not just nature.

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Guide To La Palma

Insider’s guide to La Palma. What a beauty

Considering the talcum powder-fest that is the annual Fiesta de los Indianos had taken place yesterday, the streets of Santa Cruz are looking positively pristine.

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Michael Edwards reviews the Anfi Tauro Golf Club in Gran Canaria.

Anfi Tauro Golf Club. Great Golf on Gran Canaria

Men moved mountains for me to play the Anfi Tauro golf course. Dynamited out of Gran Canaria’s black volcanic rock, this hedonistic and sometimes simply sadistic Par 72 course is a golfing Beauty and the Beast.

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Guide to walking La Palma Santa Cruz Street

Guide to walking La Palma. Discover dream landscapes in the Canary Islands

As I taxi down the runway at La Palma airport, I have the sea on one side and the mountains on the other. This is going to be challenging hiking.

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