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Presenting typical Canary Island crafts

By | 30 November, 2022 | 0 comments

Pottery


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

Meet the stunning Princess suites in our Canary Island hotels

By | 19 November, 2022 | 0 comments

Guayarmina Princess Royal Suite

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

Discover some of the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands

By | 18 November, 2022 | 0 comments

Cueva Pintada

‘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

4 irresistible vegan recipes

By | 16 November, 2022 | 0 comments

Vegan food

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
Vegan pasta and pesto

  • Choose your favourite pasta
  • A courgette, a jar of asparagus and a handful of green peas
  • White beans
  • Spinach
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Basil leaves
  • Walnuts
  • Lemon juice and garlic

Step 1: The pesto
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Discover the best beaches for surfing in the Canary Islands

By | 4 November, 2022 | 0 comments

Surfer on a wave

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

Organic farming, a hidden gem of the Canary Islands

By | 19 October, 2022 | 0 comments

Banana trees with a mountain in the background

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

Día de Finados (Day of the Dead): this is how Halloween is celebrated in the Canary Islands

By | 17 October, 2022 | 0 comments

Halloween in the Canary Islands

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

5 Princess hotels in the Canary Islands for the perfect family holiday

By | 4 October, 2022 | 0 comments

Taurito Princess hotel dragon slide

The Canary Islands are an ideal family holiday destination. And our Princess Hotels & Resorts in the Canary Islands offer the perfect accommodation, where the kids can have fun all day long while their parents enjoy a well-deserved rest.

You’ll find all sorts of entertainment in the hotels, with games and crafts for the little ones to get busy with and a mini disco for more non-stop fun. Read full article

Learn the story of Guayarmina, the native Canary Islands noblewoman whose name adorns a Princess hotel

By | 21 September, 2022 | 0 comments

Portrait of Princess Guayarmina

One of the properties of Princess Hotels & Resorts in Tenerife, the hotel Guayarmina Princess, is named after an aboriginal Canary Islands noblewoman and honours this renowned figure from the colonial era. Records from the time mention two women called Guayarmina who defined that period in the archipelago. Want to know who they were? Read full article

Discover the best cycling routes in the south of Gran Canaria

By | 19 September, 2022 | 0 comments

Ayagaures route from Maspalomas

Gran Canaria is a cyclist’s paradise. Head out for a ride and release your adrenaline among the rugged mountains and ravines, or enjoy a long route along the beach. Cycling enthusiasts will love the contrast of landscapes and environments. In addition, the climate is stable, neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter, Read full article

Fall in love with the views from the Mogán Princess hotel

By | 23 August, 2022 | 0 comments

Views of Taurito Beach from the hotel

Are you looking for a getaway for two? Want to rest in a magical setting with captivating views? The Mogán Princess & Beach Club Resort hotel offers this and much more thanks to a wide range of services and a location that guarantees breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is in the Taurito Valley, Read full article

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