A weekend in the Canary Islands is a flawless experience of nature, relaxation and food. Seekers who want to explore or simply soak in the island sensations must make the plan that will ensure memorable day in wonderful vibrant places. Certainly, the Canary Islands offer a wonderful weekend experience from sunrise walking along unspoiled beaches, local cuisine and ending the day with magnificent dusks and starwatching.
The Canary Islands are existing in Spain. These are the ultimate destinations for a relaxing and refreshing weekend. Travelers who are looking for a perfect weekend escape so this weekend in the Canary Islands plan will make the memorable experience in the following stunning Atlantic charms.
Coastal Walk during morning
Travelers must start their weekend early with a breathtaking sunrise at Playa de las Teresitas in Tenerife or Papagayo Beach in Lanzarote where golden grits and calm surfs generate a tranquil location. Along the cliffs of Los Gigantes or the Maspalomas dunes in Gran Canaria a morning coastal walk is the perfect way to connect with nature and hold the islet serenity. Moreover, running slow along these coastlines visibly offers a refreshing start to the day allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the fresh sea breeze and stunning ocean views as well. Before diving into the rest of the day activities such moments of peace would prove the prodigious way to reflect the attractiveness of nature. For photography lovers, this early times provides the finest striking settings. The soft hues of the morning sun the backdrop of volcanic landscapes capture the stunning pictures. No doubt, the Canary Islands presents the perfect canvas for wonderful photos such as capturing the palm trees the mild surfs slurping against the shore or the showing of sunny on the golden sand.
After refreshing morning to do the activities definitely increase the appetite, so the breakfast with delightful view becomes tastier. However, the cafes in Puerto de Mogan or a cozy spot in La Laguna are the recommended which serve the best meal every time. Its local best such as gofio escaldado and tortilla espanola are served with fresh tropical berries and a strong cup of Canarian coffee. Certainly, the breakfast in the Canary Islands is not just filling belly but it proves relishing atmosphere. Several other restaurants also offer promenade spaces overlooking the ocean where travelers enjoy meal with a soothing view of the blue waters and palm trees swaying in the breeze. Its most fantastic grilled Canarian cheese known as queso asado is really drizzled with palm honey. Further, its soft quality and foggy taste make it a delightful meal. Travelers who are in Tenerife often try barraquito a layered coffee drink filled with condensed milk like cinnamon and a touch of liqueur. Truly, such kinds of flavors symbolize the rich culinary heritage of the islands.
Adventure during afternoon
During the afternoon, there are two kinds of activities for two types of lovers such as adventure seekers and relaxation lovers. However, both are worthwhile experience.
When it comes adventure seekers, so they go for an exciting whale watching tour off the coast of La Gomera or windsurfing in Fuerteventura because the water around the Canary Islands is home to an incredible variety of marine life such as dolphins and pilot whales. These outings make a truly unforgettable experience presenting vey near encounter with these grand creatures in their natural habitat. On the other hand, when talk about relaxation lovers they explore calm down in a natural rock pool in El Hierro or soak in the sun at Playa de Amadores. The rock pools commonly known as charcos are naturally molded by volcanic action offer a tranquil swaying experience. However, some most visited spots are Charco Azul in El Hierro and Charco de la Laja in Tenerife. The cultural lovers visit the historic towns of La Orotava or Teror a great way to spend the afternoon. Filled with charming colonial era architecture, cobbled streets reflect wonderful history of ancient time. Travelers, explore the Altstadt visiting local artificers and buy traditional Canarian crafts like mementos.
Sunset view and cuisine during evening
Travelers end their weekend with an enchanted sunset offers remarkable panoramic views where the atmosphere changes into a palette of warm oranges, purples and pinks as the sun slopes below the horizon at Mirador del Río in Lanzarote or Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria. This panorama of sunsetting from high vantage points leaves ever lasting impression.
After that the tourists have an authentic Canarian dinners like mojo sauce drizzled papas arrugadas and fresh seafood. Papas arrugadas or wrinkled potatoes are basically small boiled potatoes (salty crust) in seawater. These are served with two types of mojo sauces in which one is mojo rojo it means red sauce is made with peppers and spices while second one mojo verde “green sauce” is made with cilantro and garlic are very delicious.
Many travelers can be seen to the fishing in Gran Canaria village of Puerto de las Nieves for the freshest seafood. The most famous fish dish is vieja a la espaldaa which is often grilled with garlic and olive oil one of the delicious fish soups.
Stargazing during night
To wrap up weekend, the travelers mostly explore the exciting nightlife under the stars by gazing them. In Tenerife, the sparkling saloons of Playa de las Américas offer great music and entertainment as well.
Indeed, the Canary Islands are home to some of the richest night skies in the world making them a paradise for stargazing lovers. For an unforgettable stargazing experience the travelers head to Teide National Park in Tenerife or Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in La Palma where they praise the Milky Way in all its glory alongside constellations and planets that shine brilliantly in the dark sky. Most of tourists have already telescopes to close experience but those who don’t have, thus, many trip advisor offer telescopes and expert explanations to appreciate the cosmic wonders overhead.