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City break in Canary Islands. Active leisure ideas for Canary Islands - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Tenerife More than 10 million travelers visit the Canary Islands annually. The archipelago is ready to offer its guests perfect facilities for various activities. Picturesque beaches and numerous sports venues, unique nature reserves and resorts with colorful noisy discos, malls and hundreds of restaurants would impress those who like to have active holidays. Fans of relaxing pastime would like secluded beaches and ultra-modern spa where they can spend all days long.
The modern cuisine of the Canary Islands is strongly influenced by the tourist industry; many dining places are focused primarily on foreign visitors. There are restaurants of all traditions … Open
The largest and most popular island of the archipelago is Tenerife; it is home to the busiest resorts. Those who want to have fun during the day and night would like resorts of Los Cristianos and Las Americas, as they focus on noisy entertainment. At the daytime, tourists stay at beaches and in the evening vacationers enjoy numerous clubs, bars, restaurants and nightlife places. Fans of beautiful landscapes would like a quiet resort of Puerto de la Cruz; the only its drawback is the lack of beaches. The coast of the resort area is rocky, so it’s better to swim in the extensive on-site pool.
The island of Gran Canaria also appeals to those who prefer staying in crowded and busy places. There are several small resort areas that have been long chosen by fans of water sports. One of the main distinguishing features of the island is Dunas de Maspalomas, the golden sand beach area extending for more than 5 kilometers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Due to the unique culture of the archipelago the Canary Islands has long been synonymous with boundless harmony and fun. Locals differ with happy and cheerful nature; they know how to have … Open
The most extensive beaches of the archipelago are located at Fuerteventura; they are the most desolate and quiet too. The beautiful island is perfect for family holidays. In addition to the beautiful coast, there are many beautiful places to walk. Those who prefer to devote time to hiking around scenic places would admire the island of Lanzarote. This unique island is the natural reserve featuring rainforests, amazing volcanic landscapes and fabulously beautiful places. Anyway, Lanzarote Island doesn’t differ with an abundance of entertainment options.
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Canary Islands
♥   Nacional Park 'El Teide' , 2.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   World Heritage Site 'Teide National Park' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Natural Park 'Corona Forestal' , 10.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cave 'Cueva Cerdaña' , 45.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Natural Park 'Majona' , 54.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Canary Islands
♥   Water park 'Aqualand Costa Adeje' Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands, 25.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Siam Park' Tenerife, Canary Islands, 26.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Lago Taurito' Mogán, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, 101 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aqualand Maspalomas' Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, 115.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Canary Islands
♥   Restaurant 'M.B.' Guía de Isora. Type - Creative. 21.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'El Rincón de Juan Carlos' Los Gigantes. Type - Creative. 21.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'El Rincón del Arroz' Los Cristianos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 27.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Las Terrazas del Sauzal' El Sauzal. Type - Creative. 27.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Casa Tagoro' Los Cristianos. Type - International. 28 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Canary Islands from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Piramides de Guimar

From the series “Top Survived Pyramids from Previous Civilizations”
The Guimar Pyramids, located in the Spanish city of the same name, have recently become one of the most visited sites in the country. At present there are six pyramids on the territory of the popular Canarian spa. They have the regular step form and are made of stone. In contrast to the other old buildings of this kind, the Guimar Pyramids have no burden of terrible secrets and legends. They were built by the locals without any deep purpose. … Read further

Magic Carpets Street

From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
One of the most fascinating streets in the world is situated on the island of Tenerife, in La Orotava. Every year, Corpus Christi is celebrated in this ancient town in June. The main street in front of the town hall is decorated with artful handcraft carpets. Volcanic sand of different shades is used to draw this unique pictures. The best artists of the city spread sand and flower petals on the pavement to make incredible beautiful artistic compositions depicting biblical motifs. … Read further
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this

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Guide to your best city break in Canary Islands - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Canary Islands - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Canary Islands?' disappears immediately.
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