LONDON, January 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
- Take advantage of the Canary Islands' enchanting year-round
sunshine with Thomas Cook
On the same latitude as Florida
and just 60 miles away from the coast of Africa, it is not hard to see why there is so
much sun blazing down, so consistently, across these stunning
islands. Even in January - temperatures stay between 15 and 18
degrees C, perfect for those wishing to get away from it all on
winter sun holidays.
Add to this great hiking routes, water sports, swimming and
bicycle trails, golfing, horse-riding, beautiful beaches and
energetic nightlife and it's clear to see that Canary Island
holidays offer a diverse, fun-filled and action-packed
experience for all the family. Well-known for its vibrant
nightlife, the Spanish archipelago attracts a range of different
visitors all year round. Leading holiday operator, Thomas Cook, looks at some of the most pressing
reasons to visit the Canaries in 2013.
Tenerife
Surrounded by soft sand beaches with safe bathing areas, this is
the island for water sports and Tenerife
holidays are renowned for being very family-friendly. Kite
boarding, surfing, windsurfing, diving and snorkelling are all up
for grabs on this island - perfect for getting the kids active in
2013. Why not get your holiday going with a visit to Siam Park
Water Kingdom? It's full of flumes and slides for hours of fun.
Keen hikers can attempt the highest peak in Spain, Tenerife's Pico
del Tiede, a mountain surrounded by a photogenic landscape
marked by its volcanic past.
Lanzarote
More than 100 breathtaking beaches surround this island's
coastline, ranging from black lava rock pebbles to fine white sand,
so this really is a paradise for sunbathers and explorers alike.
The centre of the island has a moonlike look to it, while the north
of Lanzarote is much greener and flatter; offering diverse trails
to mountain bike through and help you burn off those seafood feasts
you've been indulging in! Those visiting the island can enjoy
locally-made herb liquor at the Museo Artesania.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island and is famous
for its long stretches of beaches and rocky inland areas. Great
cycling is to be had there, as well as an abundance of surfers
riding the famous swells brought in on the Atlantic. Diving schools
and swimming schools make this island the ideal place to indulge in
your favourite water sports.
Gran Canaria
A beautiful mix of soft, silky sand beaches, desert areas and
mountainous landscape, Gran Canaria is a hiking paradise. This
island has the Sahara to thank for its picturesque rolling sand
dunes and rolling, golden bays which have drifted in across time
from the African desert itself. It is also the hottest island with
a temperature that rarely drops below 20C. Contrast this with the
fact that Gran Canaria is known as one of the most vibrant
nightlife spots in the Canary Islands and you won't be able to
resist.
