The Canaries consists of seven islands of which Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria are by far the most well known to British tourists. As a result these islands have plenty of resorts to choose from and good nightlife and activities. The less touristy La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro are havens for those looking to explore beautifully rugged landscapes and experience a slice of unspoilt local culture.

Package holidays are a very popular option with British tourists but it is also possible to book flights to the Canaries and then find a hotel separately.

Tenerife
The southern resorts of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas offer fantastic beach holidays and a number of top notch golf courses and a sprinkling of theme parks to keep the more active happy. A good way to see the lively beach resorts but also get off the beaten track is to book car hire

Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has the most beautiful sandy beaches in the archepelago and is a watersports mecca, particularly for kitesurfing and windsurfing holidays.

Lanzarote
Canaries holiday makers looking for the most spectacular landscape on the islands could do worse than head for Lanzarote which is home to the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, a volcanic landscape featuring blue and black lava flows and some of the island's three hundred dormant volcano cones. Beach lovers will also not be disappointed here with plenty to offer on the beach holiday front too.

Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria may claim to have the most interesting city on the islands with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria playing host to some fascinating buildings and museums and an intriguing old town dotted with cobbled streets. In contrast the island also has plenty of lively fun on offer with several water parks and family activities.

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