The seven islands forming the Canaries enjoy a temperate climate all year round thanks to the Atlantic trade winds.
Due to its geographical location, the archipelago is also subject to the influence of the warm winds from the Sahara and the Gulf Stream.
Constantly caressed by the winds, the islands benefit from an almost eternal spring, with average temperatures ranging from 18°C to 25°C between January and December.
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When is the best time to go to Tenerife?
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is ideal for hiking in the heart of its national parks, here the largest, that of Teide, with its volcano.
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Tenerife enjoys a subtropical oceanic climate allowing it to enjoy mild temperatures throughout the year, with highs ranging between 21°C and 29°C.
The largest of the Canary Islands has a double soul: sunny beaches to the south and natural mountain parks to the north.
The most popular beaches are
Las Vistas
and
Los Cristianos
, where you can bask in the sun from May to October.
From autumn to spring, trekking enthusiasts can choose between the paths of
the Anaga Rural Park
, the
cliffs of Macizo de Teno
overlooking the ocean and the
Teide volcano.
, 3718 m high.
The thermometer shows 24°C between April and May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the liveliest cities in the Canary Islands.
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When is the best time to go to Gran Canaria?
Nicknamed the island of eternal spring with an average annual temperature of 24°C, Gran Canaria can be discovered in any season.
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Renowned for its beaches and natural landscapes, the island of Gran Canaria has something for everyone.
With more than 200 km of coastline caressed by water at 24°C in summer, it offers both intimate coves and large popular beaches such as
Las Palmas
,
San Bartolomé de Tirajana
or
El Inglés
.
Do not miss to discover the
dunes of Maspalomas
, formed by the sand of the Sahara deposited by the wind.
Nature lovers will find their happiness in the inner part of the island, which can be explored on foot or by bike along the many paths that are ideally taken between November and May, to escape the summer temperatures which approach the 30°C.
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When is the best time to go to Lanzarote?
Lanzarote stands out from the other Canary Islands for its authenticity and exceptional natural heritage.
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Located in the northeast of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote enjoys a very mild, almost desert climate and can be discovered all year round, although we try to avoid summer which can be subject to high temperatures.
The black lava flows plunge into the turquoise sea, leaving patches of sandy beach where it is good to relax in summer, when the thermometer reads 29°C.
A unique, quasi-lunar landscape with its craters, hills and solidified lava fields that can be admired in the
Timanfaya National Park
.
Some of the island's must-see attractions include
Cueva del los Verdes Cave
,
Jameos del Agua Lagoon
,
Jardin de Cactus,
and
Mirador del Rio
.
Exposed to the trade winds, Lanzarote is also a favorite spot for kitesurfers and windsurfers.
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When is the best time to go to Fuerteventura?
Desert and peaceful, Fuerteventura is largely surrounded by crystal clear, turquoise waters.
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White beaches, crystal clear sea, untouched nature, Fuerteventura is one of the most beautiful islands in the Canaries.
Famous for its nature reserves, where palm trees abound, the island is also appreciated for its breeze-swept beaches, offering ideal conditions for the practice of kite surfing and windsurfing.
However, it should be noted that the waters surrounding Fuerteventura are slightly cooler than those of the other islands due to the sea currents that characterize this region close to the African coast.
Temperatures vary little throughout the year, with highs ranging from 21°C in January to 28°C in August.
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When is the best time to go to La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro?
On the island of El Hierro, the seawater pools of Charco Azul between lava flows roped.
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Located in the northwest of the archipelago,
La Palma
is the greenest island of the Canaries.
Declared a biosphere reserve by Unesco, it offers superb black sand beaches of volcanic origin on which you can bask from May to mid-October.
The island of
El Hierro
is characterized by numerous small volcanoes, natural pools and inland wooded areas that are best discovered in spring and autumn.
Between El Hierro and Tenerife lies
La Gomera
, a lush island dotted with palm groves, banana groves and forests that hiking enthusiasts can explore year-round by venturing into Garajonai National Park.
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