Saturday, November 20, 2010

The Canary Islands

Located off Africa's northern coast, the Canary Islands are a 7-island archipelago and a very popular holiday and tourist destination. Needless to say, the island's flavour is nothing short of striking, and its diverse landscape is dotted with volcanoes, lush green forests, rocky cliffs, and spectacular sand dunes. The climate varies from one island to the next, so if you are experiencing sunny, warm weather on one, you might be enjoying downpours or even snow on one of the others.

The Canary Islands offer a huge variety of attractions and sightseeing adventures for the holiday visitor. Whether you take the ferry to Lanzarote, ride through the Timanfaya National Park on the back of a camel to see the volcano, romp on any of the islands' pristine beaches, or take a leisurely hike through La Gomera's Garajonay National Park, there is plenty of adventure to be had on any of the seven islands. You will find more to explore on Fuerteventura, the smaller island of El Hierro, or the lush verdant landscape of La Palma.

You will probably want to decide on an apartment, flat, house, or villa while visiting the Canary Islands, depending on the extent of your stay and the size of the party that is travelling with you. Most of the different islands have numerous lodging facilities that are sure to satisfy your needs. You can find out more information about any of the facilities that are available at a number of sites online. The best accommodation can be found on the islands of Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Tenerife, although the other three islands feature suitable lodging as well.

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