Stay : Two weeks in the Canaries
Two weeks is a reasonable length of time to discover a good part of the Spanish archipelago. This busy itinerary is an ideal one, which you can tailor to your current desires: beaches, mountains, culture, activities... and landscapes. An overview of Tenerife, La Gomera, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
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14 days
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Where to stay - Santa Cruz De Tenerife ?
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Detail of the stay : Two weeks in the Canaries - 14 days
Day 1: Tenerife
Steps: Santa Cruz De Tenerife, San Cristóbal De La Laguna, Tacoronte, Anaga
Visit the historic center of La Laguna, and take a gourmet break in one of the many bodegas in the pretty pedestrian streets, then take the wine route to Tacoronte. Push on to the picturesque village of Taganana at the northern tip to enjoy your first sunbathing at the foot of the cliffs of Playa de São Bento, on a beautiful beach of black volcanic sand glistening in the sun. Have a drink at the top to enjoy the view. On the way back, drive through the heart of theAnaga mountain range, enjoy the cool pine forest and the spectacular views from the ridge road to Santa Cruz. Once in the capital, dare to treat yourself to a good meal in this little tourist town, to get acquainted with the best of the Canarian gastronomy.
Day 2: Tenerife
Steps: Puerto De La Cruz, La Orotava, Parc National Du Teide
Discover the Teide. Start by visiting the picturesque village of La Orotava, and then take the road from the village up to the entrance of El Portillo Park. On the way, stop at one of the many scenic restaurants that line the road. Inexpensive and very typical, they offer a view of the valley not to be missed. The ascent is marked by viewpoints and rocky features, you pass through the pine forest before reaching the summit, which is more pebbled. The road to the cable car passes through lunar landscapes. Then opt for the 2-hour walk to Roque de Garcia which makes a loop. Then take the Santiago road back down, a little before sunset to see the islands of La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera over a sea of clouds, and then you'll pass through your first lava field, the one that almost swallowed the village below. Head for the coastal road to Puerto de la Cruz! You will have dinner in a typical and colorful alley of the Muelle, and have a drink in the plaza del Charco.
Day 3: Tenerife
Steps: Puerto De La Cruz, Icod De Los Vinos, Garachico
Explore the center of Puerto de la Cruz, the old port and its fishermen's quarter, and then take a dip in the Piscinas del Lago Martiánez - an oasis of water and tropical vegetation designed by the great Canarian artist César Manrique. Eat at a restaurant near the muelle. Take the coastal road toIcod de los Vinos to admire the magnificent thousand-year-old dragon tree visible from the town square. Continue towards Garachico, another village that deserves a short walk through the pedestrianized historic center. Then take the typical road of the Teno massif, passing by Buenaventura, and push on to the Teno lighthouse, at the western tip of the island. Take a short hike through the forest, and sleep in a typical rural house of the area.
LAGO MARTIÁNEZ
Day 4: La Gomera
Steps: La Caleta, Los Cristianos, San Sebastian De La Gomera, Agulo, Hermigua
Discover La Gomera, taking a boat from Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife. Visit San Sebastián, its small pedestrian streets and the picturesque villages ofAgulo and Hermigua. Enjoy the beautiful black sand beach of La Caleta. Sleep on site.
Day 5: La Gomera
Steps: Hermigua, Parc National De Garajonay
Explore the Garajonay National Park by foot or by car. Go through El Cedro to climb up into the pine forest. This village is the starting point for many hikes. After a tiring day, eat in a good Canarian restaurant inHermigua. Sleep on site.
Day 6: La Gomera
Steps: Vallehermoso
Head to Vallehermoso, visit the gofio mill, and then go to Alojera to spend a night in the heart of this wild island, in a small fishing village. On the way, enjoy the sublime panoramic view from the top of the road.
Day 7: La Gomera
Steps: San Sebastian De La Gomera, Playa De Santiago
Head back to the roads of Garajonay Park, then down to Playa de Santiago, to relax on the beach in the afternoon or enjoy some activities. Take a boat to San Sebastián or drive there for a final night. Fly back to Gran Canaria. If you prefer hiking and a taste of the world, head to El Hierro or La Palma, accessible by boat.
Day 8: Gran Canaria
Steps: San Sebastian De La Gomera, Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Start the day by relaxing on the beautiful white sandy beach of Maspalomas, with the sea of dunes in the background. In the afternoon, don't miss a visit to the beautiful city of Las Palmas, not to mention the Casa de Colón and the other exceptional museums in the historic center of Vegueta and Triana, especially the Canario Museum for its exhibition on the Guanches, the primitive pre-Hispanic people. Take the opportunity to buy souvenirs. Treat yourself to a good meal on your last evening, then go for a drink in a lively bar in San Telmo.
Day 9: Gran Canaria
Steps: Las Nieves, Teror, Tejeda, Artenara, Fataga, Santa Lucía, San Bartolome
From Las Palmas, go through the typical village of Terror, and then go up through Vega de San Mateo to reach the circular road on top of the island. Don't miss the top of the island, Pozo de Las Nieves, and the short hike (45 minutes) to the foot of Roque Nublo, a gigantic monolith. From there, let yourself be carried away by the majestic view over a large part of the island and the peak of Teide, on Tenerife just opposite. Go and eat in Tejeda. Take a detour to the troglodyte village ofArtenara before descending to the beautiful village of San Bartolomé. The road then splits to lead to Santa Lucia or Fataga. Whichever you choose (we recommend Fataga), the road will be incredibly dizzying. For your last moment on the island, enjoy the last rays of sunshine on the beach of Maspalomas very close to the road you just drove down. Take a last dip in the ocean before having dinner on the terrace.
ROQUE DE NUBLO
Day 10: Fuerteventura
Steps: Isla De Lobos
Transfer to Fuerteventura. This desert island is the most famous for its paradisiacal beaches. Opt for the north of the island to stay, enjoy wild turquoise water beaches, experience surfing or kitesurfing and taste fresh fish. And don't forget to visit the Isla de los Lobos.
Day 11: Fuerteventura
Steps: Antigua, Betancuria, Punta De Jandía
Spend a whole day visiting the interior of the island(Betancuria, Antigua in the morning, visit of the picturesque churches), push your road trip to the peninsula of Jandia, at the end of the world, until the village of Cofete: you will pass by magnificent landscapes, sandy deserts and turquoise water lagoons!
Day 12: Lanzarote
Steps: Corralejo, Playa Blanca, El Golfo, Parc National De Timanfaya
You can arrive by boat from Corralejo. Lanzarote is very volcanic even though its highest peak is one of the lowest in the Canaries, it is famous for the Timanfaya National Park, a lava field still hot at some points that can be visited in half a day. For the rest of the day, drive through El Golfo (eat there), then the coastal road through the salt flats to Playa de Papagayo. Enjoy this beautiful white sand beach before going to Playa Blanca for dinner. Sleep there.
Day 13: Lanzarote
Steps: Arrecife, Teguise, Haría, Arrieta, La Graciosa
The next day, discover the north of the island. Start with the César Manrique foundation nearArrecife, before visiting the Cueva de los Verdes. Continue your visit to the Mirador del Río, which overlooks La Graciosa and the coast of Lanzarote, and then sleep in Teguise, the island's historic center.
FONDATION CÉSAR MANRIQUE / MAISON DU VOLCAN / CUEVA DE LOS VERDES / MIRADOR DEL RIO
Day 14: Lanzarote
Steps: La Caleta, La Graciosa
Take a half-day trip to La Graciosa or to discover the Malpaís wine route. If you like surfing, choose La Caleta de Famara, a very authentic village.
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