Spain

Canary islands
Discover Spain’s tropical paradise - from sub-tropical vegetation to volcanic semi-desert, from verdant cliffs to sand dunes by the seashore


Day 1 Las Palmas
Arrive at Las Palmas airport. Transfer to your hotel and accommodation.

Day 2 Las Palmas - Gáldar - Las Palmas
Start the day by exploring the capital of the island Las Palmas, founded in 1478. Take a walk in the Old Quarter of Vagueta, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. See the Cathedral, the Town Hall, the Episcopal Palace and Perez Galdos Theatre. Visit the Columbus House Museum, situated in the very house, that Christopher Columbus stayed in, while one of his ships was being repaired back in 1492. In the afternoon, visit the historic city of Gáldar and the archeological park-museum of Cueva Pintada, where you will learn more about the oldest inhabitants of the island and you will have the chance to admire the unique colorful paintings in the cave. Return to Las Palmas.

Day 3 Las Palmas - Firgas - Teror - Roque Nublo - Maspalomas - Las Palmas
Today prepare for a travel to the heart of the island, starting with a visit of Firgas, a small town, called “the balcony of the Atlantic”, due to its great view from the main square - San Roque. Then, proceed to the most typically Canarian town,Teror. Stop for a short sightseeing of the church and walk through the cobbled streets. Drive to the very center of the island to Cruz de Tejeda and stop just above the village to have amazing views of the clouds and the natural wonders of Roque Nublo. Continue south and reach the coastal town of Maspalomas, one of the most beautiful places on the island, known for its enormous field of dunes next to the sea. See the famous lighthouse, dating from 1861 and enjoy free time to wonder. Return to Las Palmas.

Day 4 Las Palmas - Arucas - Agaete - Mogan - Puerto de Mogan - Puerto Rico - Las Palmas
Today enjoy a tour to the northern and western part of the island. Visit Arucas, a small town, filled with history, famous for producing pretty the rum that's consumed in the Canary Islands. Take a look of the factory and taste all the different types produced. Explore the historic quarter of the town with the spectacular neo-Gothic church. The west coast, with its beautiful cliffs, leads to Puerto de las Nieves, where we'll see the symbol of Agaete - a rock, called “Finger of God”. Proceed through the volcanic landscapes and mountains and reach Mogán and Puerto de Mogán, known as “Little Venice”. In the afternoon have free time at one of the best holiday resorts of the island - Puerto Rico. On the return way to Las Palmas, stop to visit a typical Banana Plantation.

Day 5 Las Palmas
Departure to Las Palmas airport.