Canary Islands Travel Guide
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The city was founded by the banks of the Giniguada River, where the historical district of Vegueta still lies. Here you find a whole host of characteristic buildings of the city, like the cathedral , the Casa Museo de Colón , the Casas Consistoriales or the Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno . The area's architecture is a faithful representation of … Read Canary Islands introduction
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Llano de las Brujas
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Islanders in pre-Hispanic times were particularly fond of the fertile Barranco Jinamar, a ravine where many remains of settlements have been discovered. Llano de las Brujas (Witches' Plain) is one of them. Located next to the Gran …
Hoya La Vieja
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This little place only has four tables, although you can also eat at the bar. It is quite cosy, with a blend of stone and wood decor, and seems more like a family dining room than a public venue. It's aimed at workers from the area and shoppers in …
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Introduction
The outdoor lover's winter playground, the walker's paradise and the beach bum's dream come true, the Canaries offer one of the easiest escapes from a snowy European winter. Avoid the mega-resorts and have yourself a more authentic, relaxing time.
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Gran Canaria Whatever you're after, you'll probably find it here. Partygoers can absorb the urban buzz of the capital Las Palmas or the sun-and-sangria of the southern resorts, while nature lovers can enjoy the 'Himalayan' peaks of the centre or the obvious pleasures of the white-sand beaches. …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1995833 Area : 7447km² Capital : Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Currency : euro (EUR) Country dialing code : 34 Weights & Measures system : Metric Electricity : 220V, 50Hz Government type : Spanish autonomous region President : Adán Martín Menis …
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Dozens of airlines fly into the Canary Islands, and all seven islands have airports. Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote absorb nearly all direct international flights and those from mainland Spain, while the others are principally for inter-island hops. There are two main …
History
Recent History Having been granted the status of a comunidad autónoma (autonomous region) in 1982, the Canaries have been leveraging their political strength in recent times. The current ruling party is the nationalist liberal Canarian Coalition, headed by Adán Martín …
Weather
Yes, it really is like a permanent spring in the Canary Islands, with a particularly benign climate putting a smile on your face as soon as you hit the tarmac. Mean temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in winter to about 24°C (75°F) in summer, though daily highs often reach …
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