CANARY ISLANDS PORTS & CITIES
CANARY ISLAND PORTS & CITIES
| Fuerteventura | Gran Canaria | La Gomera | Lanzarote |
| La Palma | Tenerife |
Fuerteventura
Canary Island Cruise to Fuerteventura and all it's 150 Beaches
Puerto del Rosario welcomes you on your cruise to Fuerteventura in the Eastern Canary Islands, just 60 miles from the African mainland. This almost rainless volcanic island is the second largest of the Canary Islands and has the archipelago's best and most extensive beaches - said to total over 150. The island is semi-desert because of the its proximity to Saharan Africa and is dotted with inactive volcanoes, including Las Arenas, Lajares, Malpaís Grande, and Malpaís Chico. The main resort areas are at Corralejo, Caleta de Fustes and on the Jandia peninsula in the south of the island
Gran Canaria
Follow in the Footsteps of Christopher Coumbus on Your Canary Island Cruise to Gran Canaria
Cruise in to the tranquil harbour, to verdant palm groves and excellent climate of Gran Canaria's lively capital Las Palmas delighted Christopher Columbus when he discovered it on his famous voyage of 1492. Those same attractions now draw modern travellers keen to explore the atmospheric cobbled streets and leafy courtyards of its old quarter, Vegueta. You can also enjoy nearby Playa del Ingles, the liveliest and best-known beach in the Canaries. Just beyond Las Palmas you can explore the stunning desert scenery of Maspalomas, or tour further afield to explore peaceful old towns like Arucas – famed for its lush banana plantations - and Teror, with its fine collection of traditional houses with intricately carved wooden balconies. Other must-sees include lovely Palmitos Nature Park - set in a canyon inland from Maspalomas and famous for its vivid tropical plants, birds and fish - and Bandama, an extinct volcano set 1,900 feet above sea level, which offers panoramic views over the island.
La Gomera
Canary Island Cruise to Volcanic La Gomera
The most north-westerly of the seven Canary Islands, La Gomera has the lush vegetation you would expect of a land with a sub-tropical climate, abundant rainfall and high temperatures throughout the year. Its capital, Santa Cruz, is a lovely, uncrowded small town where a leisurely walk is the best way to appreciate the attractions of this old Spanish colonial port.
Lanzarote
Canary Island Cruise to Lanzarote With Perfect Weather all Year Round
With its landscapes filled with beaches and more than 300 volcanoes, plus perfect weather all year round, you'll quickly see why Lanzarote is an award-winning tourist destination. The island's dedication to the environment and tourism has even resulted in recognition from the World Tourism Organisation as a universal model of sustainable development. In addition, the island has gone to considerable lengths to preserve its own history, culture and heritage.
La Palma
Canary Island Cruise to La Palma, it Could be Explosive
Cruise to one of the worlds most spectacular volcanic craters to La Palma a relatively unsophisticated Canary Island with one of the prettiest towns, Santa Cruz. With volcanic activity as recent as 1971, the island is covered with lava and ash and is very mountainous.
Tenerife
Canary Island Cruise to Dramatic Tenerife, Dominated by Mount Teide
Cruise to the largest of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, this lush island is dominated by Mount Teide. There is a cable car to take you to the top of this mountain, which is the highest in Spain. The island's cosmopolitan capital, Santa Cruz, was originally a fishing village, and sightseeing opportunities include the churches, museums and exotic gardens.
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