Canary Islands Family Travel Guide

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Canary Islands, Spain
CANARY ISLANDS: a vibrant mix of beaches, volcanoes, and wildlife (Digital Visions)

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Canary Islands Family Highlights

  • Ride a cable car up Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak
  • See the world's largest collection of parrots—more than 3,000
  • Ride a camel on sand dune beaches
  • Swim in turquoise seas
  • Explore volcanoes


Canary Islands Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
The sun-splashed Canary Islands are situated much closer to Africa?71 miles from the coast?than to the Iberian Peninsula, 620 miles away. Declared a province of Spain in 1871, the seven major islands and six islets of the archipelago function as an autonomous region with ties to Spain. Read More


Hotels

Gran Melia Bahia del Duque

Alcalde Walter Paetzmann, s/n
Adeje - Fanabe, Spain 38670 Map

Distance: 81.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

C/La Enramada, Poligono NR9
Tenerife, Spain 38670 Map

Distance: 79.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Dunas Suite

Avenida De Sunair S/N
Gran Canaria-Mas Palomas, Spain 35100 Map

Distance: 12.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Teide National Park

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Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Distance: 76.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Declared a national park in 1954, the Parque... Read More
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AquaSur

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Carretera Los Palmitos Park, Km 3
35100

Distance: 8.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This is the largest water park in the Canary... Read More
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Palmitos Park Maspalomas

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Barranco de Los Palmitos s/n
35109

Distance: 8.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This park is a subtropical oasis where you can... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Canary Islands

Distance (mi.)
Las Palmas Airport De Gran Canaria 11.7 map
Santa Cruz de Tenerife North Airport 68.0 map
Santa Cruz de Tenerife South Airport 69.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Canary Islands

Distance (mi.)
Laayoune Hassan I Airport 146.9 map
Valverde Hierro Airport 149.8 map
Santa Cruz De La Palma La Palma Airport 150.7 map



Canary Islands Vacation Rentals

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Spacious Rural Villa in Tahiche Lanzarote

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Microwave, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $122

Casa Arabella, Playa Blanca

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Lounge, Microwave, Patio, Playground, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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from: $64

PALSUI Bungalows, Tazacorte

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Laundry, Sauna, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV


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