From the airport to the city centre Canary Islands

In Tenerife, from the airport of Los Rodeos (north of the island), you can go to different destinations of the island by bus, company Titsa (www.titsa.com). Lines 20 and 104 to Santa Cruz, the capital and 30 to Los Cristianos airport, the other airport of Tenerife, in the south. 25 km south of Las Palmas, the capital, from Gran Canaria airport you can reach the capital and various destinations by bus via the company Global(https://guaguasglobal.com). In general, the airports on all the islands have a bus stop that takes you to the main destinations. Prices and schedules can be found on the websites of the companies: La Gomera (www.guaguagomera.com); El Hierro(https://transhierro.com); La Palma (https://www.tilp.es); Fuerteventura (www.tiadhe.com) and Lanzarote (https://arrecifebus.com). Cab stands at all airports.

Arrival by boat Canary Islands

Two companies, Fred Olsen (www.fredolsen.es) and Naviera Armas (www.navieraarmas.com) operate inter-island routes to all the islands, with the exception of El Hierro, which is only served by Naviera Armas. In Tenerife, departures are from Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Los Cristianos, in the south. In Gran Canaria, from Las Palmas or Agaete, for Fred Olsen. In La Palma, one arrives in Santa Cruz de La Palma; in La Gomera, in San Sebastián de la Gomera; in El Hierro, in Puerto de la Estaca, 10 km from Valverde, the capital; in Fuerteventura, in Puerto del Rosario, the capital or in Morro Jable, in the south ; in Lanzarote, in Arrecife for most of the inter-island connections, except for the Fuerteventura-Lanzarote connection which leaves Fuerteventura at Corralejo and arrives in Lanzarote at Playa Blanca. It is the fastest way to travel between these two islands.

Public transport Canary Islands

All the islands are served by a bus network, the guaguas, according to the local name. As the airports do not have dedicated shuttles, you will find all the information concerning the fares and the tours offered on the websites of the different companies mentioned in the paragraph concerning arrival by plane. All of them offer multi-trip maps that can be purchased at the offices of the guaguas stations indicated in the guide or directly online. Be careful to validate your cards at the entrance and exit.

Bike, scooters & co Canary Islands

If you want to travel by bike, you will have to rent it, because the systems of provision of bikes are still very embryonic. The same goes for mountain bikes. Scooters, including electric ones, are starting to appear in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or in Arrecife in Lanzarote, but again, you will have to rent them. And bring them back to the place of rental. As in all Spain, it is now the new law on traffic (March 2022) that governs the movement of scooters (personal mobility vehicles). The main rules are: a 25 km limit, a ban on riding with two people, a ban on riding on sidewalks and the obligation to wear a helmet. Fines can range from €200 (wearing earphones) to €1,000 (alcohol or drug use).

With a driver Canary Islands

The biggest cab ranks are located at airports, near ports and around large bus stations, and are usually white in color. In large cities and tourist areas, they circulate frequently, with a taxi sometimes passing by every two minutes. The fare from Los Rodeos airport to Santa Cruz, just over 10 km, is around €25. This is the average cab fare. Since 2014, the Canarian government has set a ratio of one license for every 30 cabs, which keeps all the big hubs off the islands, for now. At the same time, the Cabildo, responsible for their management, encourage drivers to learn languages, especially English. Many drivers offer discovery tours. It's up to you to agree the price with them, based on the average fare.

By car Canary Islands

Driving will be relatively simple in the flatter parts of the islands and in the city. On the other hand, all mountain roads, of which there are many, can sometimes be if not dangerous, at least risky when you venture there for the first time. The frequency of turns and large gullies should lead you to drive slowly and check the weather forecast before taking the road, as fog or cloud can arrive suddenly and greatly reduce visibility. Some islands such as La Palma or El Hierro have set up systems combining buses and taxis to promote alternative transport. In big cities such as Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Las Palmas or in very touristic places such as Puerto de la Cruz, it is recommended to park your car to walk or take the bus, as city centres are often pedestrianised.

Accessibility Canary Islands

In the cities, people with reduced mobility and children's pushchairs will be able to move around, as accessibility has been worked on pavements and public transport, as well as boat access. On the other hand, many villages with steep streets are also paved, which does not facilitate traffic.

Tourist traps Canary Islands

You won't encounter many transportation "scams" on the islands. For more security, ask for the price of a ride before getting into a taxi, but this is more of a formality.