Canary Islands Short breaks

Sometimes life is tough. What you need is a short break to Canary Islands to get away from it all. So whether you fancy city breaks or just need a short weekend getaway, we have the perfect Canary Islands break for you.

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    What to expect

    Volcanoes, rainforests, and sunny beaches grace Spains seven islands of eternal spring

    When to go

    February for Carnival celebrations in Las Palmas, Santa Cruz, and Puerto de la Cruz

    What to do

    Maspalomas dunes, Lanzarote lava formations, Yumbo Centrum shopping bargains

    Local colour

    Take a break from beach bumming at a shady tereza in Garcia Sanabria park

    Don't miss

    Strolling through the ancient, mist-filled, laurel forest in Parque Nacional de Garajonay

    Don't forget

    Try La Gerias Malvasía wines--vineyards flourish despite the islands volcanic landscape
    • Palmitos Park
      Located in the surroundings of Barranco de Palmitos on the island of Gran Canaria, Palmitos Park has an aquarium and botanical garden complete with an orchid house - an oasis for birds, fish and butterflies.
    • Windmill Centre
      At the Centro de Interpretación Los Molinos (Windmill Centre) in Tiscamanita you can see demonstrations of both hand and windmilling techniques for producing flour.
    • Casa-Museo Unamuno
      The Casa-Museo Unamuno (Unamuno House-Museum) is located in the old Hotel Fuerteventura, and is where D Miguel Unamuno lived whilst on the island. As well as a replica of the kind of space he occupied and his belongings, there are photographs and texts written by him that demonstrate the intense relationship that the Basque writer established with the island.
    • Crocodile Park
      What began in 1988 as a sanctuary for a few stray crocodiles has now become the largest crocodile sanctuary in Europe and a full-blown zoological park into the bargain. Cocodrilo Park, in Villa de Aguimes, Gran Canaria has over 300 crocodiles, an aquarium containing tropical and Canarian fish, a spider house featuring the dreaded tarantulas and a parrot house.
    • Lobos Island
      Located off the north end of Fuerteventura, Lobos Island is named after the colonies of monk seals, or sea wolves, that lived on the island until the 19th century. Separated from the main island by a 2km strait called El Rio, few people live on the island but it's popular with tourists and boasts a beautiful beach with crystalline waters and a couple of restaurants - good for a chilled day out.
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