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Year-round sunshine, volcanic beauty

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About Canary Islands

Just off the coast of West Africa, the Canary Islands enjoy warm, sunny weather all year round — making them the UK's favourite winter sun escape and a brilliant summer destination too. Each island has its own distinct personality, from Lanzarote's dramatic volcanic landscapes to Tenerife's theme parks and Gran Canaria's golden dunes.

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Lanzarote

Lanzarote

4h from UK

Lanzarote is unlike anywhere else on Earth. The island's otherworldly Timanfaya volcanic landscape sits alongside beautiful beaches, whitewashed villages and a thriving food and wine scene. It's a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and perfect for couples, families and adventurers alike.

Timanfaya National ParkPlaya BlancaJameos del Agua
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Tenerife

Tenerife

4h 15m from UK

Spain's most visited island has something for everyone — from the snow-capped peak of Mount Teide to the buzzing resort of Playa de las Américas. Siam Park, Loro Parque and miles of blue flag beaches make it an unbeatable family destination.

Mount TeideSiam ParkPlaya de las Américas
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Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria

4h 10m from UK

Gran Canaria packs every landscape into one island — from the sweeping Maspalomas dunes in the south to lush rainforest in the centre. Playa del Inglés is a legendary resort and the island has a famously vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.

Maspalomas DunesPlaya del InglésLas Palmas old town
Best for: Beach lovers & city explorersCompare
Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura

4h from UK

Fuerteventura is the Canary Islands' beach paradise — with over 150km of stunning coastline, crystal-clear waters and consistent winds that attract windsurfers and kitesurfers from across Europe. It's relaxed, beautiful and excellent value.

Corralejo dunesJandia beachesWindsurfing at Sotavento
Best for: Beach & watersports loversCompare
La Palma

La Palma

4h 30m from UK

Known as "La Isla Bonita", La Palma is the greenest and most unspoilt of the Canary Islands. Dramatic volcanic peaks, ancient laurel forests and some of the darkest skies in the world make it a haven for hikers and stargazers.

Caldera de TaburienteStargazing observatoryLos Tilos forest
Best for: Hikers & nature loversCompare
La Gomera

La Gomera

4h 30m from UK

Tiny, tranquil and utterly charming, La Gomera is a world away from the busier Canary Islands. The ancient Garajonay rainforest — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — dominates the island's interior, with dramatic ravines and banana plantations tumbling to the coast.

Garajonay National ParkValle Gran ReySilbo Gomero whistle language
Best for: Peace, quiet & walkingCompare

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