Canary Islands Info

13-03-2008

 Witness the beauty of Canary Island

Witness the beauty of Canary IslandCanary Island is one of the most modern tourist destinations. For those people who were living in very cold countries will surely love the Canary Island since it has the best weather condition everybody were looking for. Canary is indeed abounding with tourists from all over the world annually because of its unusual and incredible weather condition and captivating views. Most of the tourists visiting Canary are families having their vacation together in the time of summer. Visiting Canary Island could be a better choice of many; because it is surrounded by many captivating views which you will surely appreciate. Beaches are the striking areas which can be seen in Canary Island. If you are a swimmer or diver, Canary beaches is the best place to head and practice your talent. Some tourists in Canary loved to go fishing. Fishing is the common activities that can make a visitor enjoy their vacation. Fish is also a common specialty food that few restaurants serve to their customers and natural fruits that found in Canary Island will be the typical desserts to serve.

The Island of Canary is found near in the northern coast of Africa at the side of the Island which is the Atlantic Ocean. It has white sands that you can see, huge as a mountain; the reason why they have a sand landscape it’s because of the volcanic actions before. You can see how the big wave dances from Atlantic Ocean and witness the different kinds of giant fishes that in fact they had protected it for the next generation to see. Wild life in Canary could be found in their nature that they protect since then. You can see birds with different types of colors big or small. Some wildlife has originated from the Island Canary but some of them migrating in the Island because of the warm temperature. Most of the birds are from the coldest country such as United Kingdom, Germany and any other cold places. If you think that only human living can be a visitor in Canary Island, the fact is also many birds visiting the Island when spring season. Animals from water and land are one of the main attractions in the Island that visitors probably love to see.

Getting in Canary Island is not a problem; there are many flights that could lead you to the place. All you have to do is book your ticket in your comfortable schedule. But a better idea is for you to be assured of your safety and comfortable travel is to ask help from a tourist guide. They can help you find a good cheap hotel and restaurant, and show you the nicest place in the Island. Some of the tourist guide will lead you to the historical places that are hidden in the Island. Since some of them have not been to the hidden beauty of Canary. And you will never regret choosing the Canary Island as your destination for vacation.


17-02-2008

 The Canary Islands in spring

The Canary Islands in springTHE Canary Islands which are splashed off the coast of the Horn of Africa are hot tourist destinations for British, Irish and Scandinavian travelers coming from such places as Wales, Iceland, Germany, Holland, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden and Norway at any time of the year. It is more so this spring for basically three reasons – there are lots of floras exclusive to the Canary Islands only and they bloom their flowers which emit various colors only this season. The second reason is that temperatures in the Canary Islands are starting to get warmer as the climate transitions itself from winter to summer. The third reason is of course, students from all over the world in such countries as the United States and Holland are in their spring break and so they can have ample time to be accompany their parents on vacation in the Canary Islands.

Aside from the archipelago’s capital which is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and its most famous destination Tenerife, the Canary Islands is also composed of Hierro, La Gomera, Lanzarote, Montafla Clara, Lobos, Alegreza and La Graciosa. There are actually more than 2,000 plant species spread between these ten inhabited islands alone. Each of them has distinctive colors of flowers when they bloom during spring so it must be a pretty awesome sight to look at whenever you are here.

The coastal parts of any island in the Canaries archipelago are the most awesome of all. Here, you can find both conventional and nudist beaches. And in these parts of the island, you can also find some of the exotic plants that are found only here. So if you’re renting a vacation home in the Canary Islands, it may be cool to stroll down the fishing village and if you know a little Spanish, a fisherman will hand you a large grouper for free so you can grill it back home in the vacation suite that you are renting. On the way, you can find some exotic plants growing such as the babosa, acelga del mar, perpetuas marinas, margaritas, sapera, albohol and corzoncillo. The flowers of the acelga del mar are yellow in color; the perpetuas marinas are lavender; the margaritas and albohol are white; and the sapera are pinkish in color.

An example of an arid region in the Canaries is Mt. Teide, a dormant volcano which is currently a national park in Tenerife. In Mt. Teide, there are visible signs asking tourists not to litter around so as to preserve the beauty of the volcano. Some of the exotic flora species found here include the cardon, comical, berode, romero marino, tabaiba amarga, balo, madarna, cerraja arborea, tabaiba dulce, cerillo blanco, graminaceae, cardoncillo, retama blanca, taginaste, hierba del risco, palma, drago, corona de la reina, ahulaga, mato risco, malva Silvestre, ajenjo, hierba de la rabia, pinillo and arebol. Actually, there are a lot more exotic plants that are native only here in the Canary Islands and you can get to see them in actuality only if you are willing to come to a vacation here. So go ahead, call your travel agent now.


30-01-2008

 The Benefits of Staying in the Canaries at this Time of the Year

The Benefits of Staying in the Canaries at this Time of the YearTHE Canaries is divided into two major tourist hubs – Tenerife and Las Palmas. Of the two, I know more about Tenerife because I have been there already so let me tell you about it first and how you can help in your own little way to save the Spanish economy. That may sound cliché but let me tell you this. We are always constantly facing a threat to recession until May when the United States community gets boosted with a stimulus tax discount package. So until then, we must constantly be on our guard to not let our own economy here in Spain sink in.

Of course, both the Spanish central bank and the central bank of the European Union are doing everything they can to mitigate the situation but you can certainly do something about it simply by bailing some of your cash. This year, why not spend your summer vacation in the Canaries? Here in mainland Spain, you have been constantly bombarded with freezing temperatures even during summer especially if you are located in such highland regions as Garabandal. The highest that you can get is only at 23 degrees Celsius. You even need to don another layer of clothing in your body even at this point in time. In the Canaries, that can certainly change.

The Canaries actually border the Horn of Africa. Its nearest country to the east is Morocco. It is actually located near the equator already so it definitely is warm in there. You don’t need to go to Phuket in Thailand which is pretty far away to bask and tan in the sun. Because the Canaries are still Spanish territory, it’s just not like living the country at all. Therefore, you can save on a lot of expenses like passport and stuff like that. Still, you can definitely contribute to the Spanish economy because in coming here in the Canaries, you are already bailing out your cash.

Here is a possible rundown of your expenses. If you are based in Salamanca, the first rational thing that you do is book your flight through such reputable online agencies as Travelocity or Expedia. They are both American-based so obviously part of your money goes to the United States economy. Don’t be too selfish and overpatriotic for saving the United States economy means positive economic vibe to your country as well.

Say for instance, you are from Salamanca. There are no direct flights to Tenerife’s Reina Sofia International Airport for sure so you need to book a flight to Madrid for travel. From Madrid, you have to take a flight to Reina Sofia International Airport. Then you have to settle down in a vacation home preferably the beach. Then you have to rent a car at the airport. Although all of the roads going to El Teide National Park are paved, nothing hurts an adventure using a dirt road so a sturdy SUV is recommended for renting.


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