Gran Canaria invites you to discover its diversity. With golden sandy beaches, majestic mountains and unspoilt coves, it’s the perfect getaway.
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The Easter holidays are here! If you are one of the lucky ones who has decided to go to the Canary Islands to enjoy a few days’ rest in the archipelago, take note of these plans that we have in store for you.
Go for a dip in natural pools in Gran Canaria
Beyond the wonderful beaches on the island, Read full article
Princess Hotels & Resorts say goodbye to 2022 with a gift: all its hotels in the Canary Islands received the Ecostars certificate. This is excellent news, since only 10% of hotels in Spain have this recognition, which underscores the chain’s efforts to promote sustainable tourism.
What is Ecostars?
Ecostars is a startup that aims to identify eco-friendly hotels to help increasingly responsible and committed tourists take care of the planet when they travel. Read full article
Pine and laurel forests, picturesque waterfalls, sacred forests and unspoilt beaches… Gran Canaria is like a continent in miniature. A world of contrasts for nature and adventure lovers. And what better way to connect with it all than taking a walk? At your own pace. Hiking in Gran Canaria is truly unforgettable. Read full article
Gran Canaria’s waters are a paradise for diving enthusiasts. From north to south, this island has countless places to scuba dive. Its turquoise, rocky waters, with good visibility and good temperatures, make dives here a unique and enriching experience for anyone who swims in them. Its marine fauna is also notable for its countless native fish species. Read full article
The Canary Islands are a land of crafts. Crafted by women and men with nothing but their own hands, scarce resources and a lot of imagination. Utensils, clothing, instruments and accessories: all are true works of art. These objects are part of the island’s living history, preserved to this day.
A bit of history
From the fifteenth century onwards, Read full article
If you’re searching for an utterly idyllic holiday in the Canary Islands, here’s what you need to do. Decide your plans, pick your activities, and – crucially – find the best room. Because you deserve a rest, and a major dose of luxury. That’s precisely why our suites at Princess Hotels & Resorts in Tenerife, Read full article
‘Even the past can be changed’. So goes the quote from French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre, perfectly capturing how important archaeology remains to us today. The Canary Islands are relatively young in geological terms. But be that as it may, this science just keeps revealing new discoveries, changing how we think about the archipelago’s ancient settlers. Read full article
There is no need to include animal products to enjoy a varied, nutritious and delicious diet. These four vegan recipes are not only easy to make, but truly tasty too. Are you ready to try them?
Vegan pasta and pesto
Step 1: The pesto
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The Canary Islands are a paradise of sun, beach and nature. The great year-round weather makes the archipelago the ideal place for tourists who want to enjoy sport while on holiday.
The many beaches and the characteristics of the wind and seabed make the islands one of the best destinations in Europe for playing or learning water sports. Read full article
The Canary Islands: a rural paradise. For decades, the land has been the livelihood of many families, and this is keenly felt in the islands’ villages. Although times have evolved and the farming sector is no longer such a large part of the economy, agriculture, and organic agriculture in particular, has taken on strength. Read full article
In some places of the Canary Islands, especially in rural areas, they celebrate a rather peculiar kind of Halloween: Día de Finados.
For those who don’t know, the word “finados” is synonymous with the deceased, so on 31 October, on the eve of All Saints’ Day, homes in the archipelago celebrate the memory of their dead by gathering with family and sharing stories, Read full article
