Canary Islands travel guide, including map of the Canaries, and tips for travel in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and La Gomera
Our travel guide to the Canary Islands is coming soon. In the meantime, please check out our Canaries Essential Info page, and the posts in our travellers' forums.
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Ramblers Walking Holidays
From: £1495.00
Exploring mountains, volcanoes and gorges of the Canaries
KE Adventure Travel
From: £1295.00
A road cycling holiday on the mountainous island of Gran Canaria
KE Adventure Travel
From: £895.00
Excellent Tenerife walking holiday with the summit of Teide, breathtaking Anaga, the charming town of La Laguna and capital of Santa Cruz.
KE Adventure Travel
From: £870.00
Excellent views and tasty cuisine whilst traversing the complete island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on this lovely walking holiday.
Ramblers Walking Holidays
From: £1365.00
Sample some of the best walking on two of the Canary Islands
KE Adventure Travel
From: £875.00
Enjoy off the beaten track trails, pretty towns and breath taking landscapes on this La Gomera walking holiday in the Canary Islands.
KE Adventure Travel
From: £395.00
An excellent mini-holiday and trekking adventure to the summit of Mount Teide (3718m) on the island of Tenerife
KE Adventure Travel
From: £1195.00
A unique island walking holiday to El Hierro a remote and undiscovered UNESCO World Biosphere in the Canary Islands.
KE Adventure Travel
From: £895.00
A lovely centre-based walking holiday on the colourful island of Fuerteventura a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Canary Islands.
KE Adventure Travel
From: £945.00
Beautiful cloud-forests and dramatic volcanic landscapes on this walking holiday to La Palma in the Canary Islands
