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Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands hides many treasures If you dock in Puerto de La Luz, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Gran Canaria (located at the north-eastern tip of the island), you should take a taxi or hired car and visit two very attractive and popular tourist destinations, as are Arucas and Teror, in the north of the island, steeped in references to religion, heritage and history, and full of beautiful nature spots.

The north of Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands, offers a variety of alternatives for a full day out in the car. The route, which goes from Guía to the fishing and port town of Agaete, through the municipality of Guía, in the north-west, provides an appealing combination of rich historical, cultural and archaeological heritage with diverse options like swimming in the Atlantic, enjoying rich seafood gastronomy, quiet valleys and places of great natural beauty.

The island of Fuerteventura is an appealing tourist destination appreciated world-over for its long beaches with their golden sand and clear, turquoise water. In the municipality of La Oliva, 23 kilometres north-west of the capital, Puerto del Rosario, you can take part in the Los Coroneles Route. This living history tour of five properties aims to reveal and enhance the heritage of this town in the north of Fuerteventura. It starts from the church square in La Oliva at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday in four languages (Spanish, English, French and German).

The island of Fuerteventura is an appealing tourist destination appreciated world-over for its long beaches with their golden sand and clear, turquoise water, in addition to its rich gastronomy and an interesting range of cultural tours. Departing from Puerto de Puerto del Rosario, to the east of the island, you can discover two towns that will immerse you in the history of the island of Fuerteventura: Antigua and Betancuria, the first capital city of the Canary Islands.

The island of Fuerteventura is an appealing tourist destination appreciated world-over for its long beaches with their golden sand and clear, turquoise water, in addition to its rich gastronomy and an interesting range of cultural tours. Departing from Puerto de Puerto del Rosario, to the east of the island, you can discover two towns that will immerse you in the history of the island of Fuerteventura: Antigua and Betancuria, the first capital city of the Canary Islands.

Playa de Sotavento, in the south-east of Fuerteventura, is one of the best windsurfing spots in the Canary Islands thanks to its varied conditions which are suitable for all levels. Located close to Costa Calma it’s a very safe area and is ideal for learning. Another area, closer to the main break, has strong winds and the conditions are better suited for more advanced windsurfers. Sotavento beach is known for the world championship Windsurfing & Kiteboarding competitions that are held here every summer.

In the south of Tenerife, in the town of El Médano, there is a spot that is popular with the most experienced windsurfers due to the extreme wind and waves on offer at its beach: El Cabezo. Frequented by experienced windsurfers, the spot can be dangerous, especially on days when the waves and currents are powerful. The location forms part of the PWA (Professional Windsurfers Association) world tour for the discipline of wave sailing and is at its best when the trade winds blow N-NE.

Las Cucharas is a spot situated in Costa Teguise, in the east of Lanzarote. It is ideal for all levels of expertise because the bay itself combines calm places ideal for beginners with breakers which more experienced windsurfers love. Entry and exit to and from the water is easy despite the volcanic rock bottom. Besides, it is situated in one of the most popular tourist resorts on the island, which means it has accommodation, restaurants and other amenities in the surrounding area.

The windsurfing spot of Jameos del Agua is located in the north of Lanzarote, right under the tourist centre of the same name and the Cueva de los Verdes (Green Caves). It is a protected landscape of great beauty, as well as a spot for experienced windsurfers. In Jameos del Agua, where northeast trade winds are most prevalent, we find one of the best left hand waves on the island. It’s long and fast with hollow barrels and up to three metres in height.

Flag Beach in Corralejo boasts great conditions for windsurfing. It is at the north-east of the island in a protected area with landscapes of great beauty. The large expanse of beach means there is plenty of space and conditions for windsurfers of all levels and disciplines. The waves have good walls and break all along the beach with numerous peaks left and right. The bottom is sand and water entry is easy, even for beginners.