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View on map1000 m from City Center200 m from Piramide de Arona convention centre
Located next to Golf Las Americas, the venue comprises 535 rooms with sea views.
Very good11151115 reviews
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View on map1000 m from City Center200 m from Papagayo Beach Club
This comfortable property near Chayofa pampers its guests with a private pool as well as steam baths, facials and massage treatments.
Very good384384 reviews
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Cleopatra Palace HotelHotel
1000 m from City Center100 m from Piramide de Arona convention centre
The hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool, a top-quality restaurant and a sports bar.
Great10211021 reviews
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€ 161
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Hotel Best TenerifeHotel
800 m from City Center200 m from Safari Shopping Centre
Offering a large pool along with a seasonal outdoor pool and a sun deck, the hotel boasts location in the centre of Playa de las Americas.
Great308308 reviews
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Palm Beach – Excel Hotels & ResortsAparthotel
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1 km from City Center300 m from Papagayo Beach Club
Featuring a furnished balcony with views of the islands, this quiet apartment is set near Lava Lounge & Bar.
Great511511 reviews
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€ 113
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Sol TenerifeHotel
800 m from City Center300 m from Papagayo Beach Club
The venue is set only 1.7 km from Aqualand, offering an outdoor restaurant along with archery, lawn tennis and ping pong.
Very good12181218 reviews
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€ 107
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Alexandre Hotel GalaHotel
800 m from City Center300 m from Papagayo Beach Club
Centrally set close to Veronicas Strip, the venue offers a health club, a spa area and a solarium.
Very good284284 reviews
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€ 153
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Gran Oasis ResortHotel
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2 km from City Center800 m from Golf Las Americas
Located adjacent to Chayofa in Playa de las Americas, this hotel offers 198 rooms and a fantastic view of the river.
Very good264264 reviews
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Spring Hotel VulcanoHotel
800 m from City Center200 m from Safari Shopping Centre
Located close to Golf Las Americas, this venue has to offer a private pool onsite plus archery, lawn tennis and mini golf in the area.
Great151151 reviews
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€ 183
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Kn Aparthotel ColumbusAparthotel
300 m from City Center600 m from The Patch
Guests can spend their days relaxing by a swimming pool or try bowling, volleyball and tennis which can be arranged by the hotel.
Very good406406 reviews
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Sir AnthonyResort
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1 km from City Center300 m from Piramide de Arona convention centre
Located close to Siam Park and Safari Shopping Centre, this hotel welcomes guests since 1988 and offers steam baths and various massages.
Great127127 reviews
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€ 331
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Green Garden Resort & SuitesHotel
600 m from City Center200 m from Golf Las Americas
The hotel includes a private swimming pool, boasting a spectacular location close to Veronicas Strip.
Very good291291 reviews
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Catalonia Oro NegroHotel
300 m from City Center600 m from Golf Las Americas
An outdoor pool and a sundeck, an indoor heated swimming pool and a tennis centre are provided at the property, located in a leisure area next to Veronicas Strip.
Very good584584 reviews
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Tigotan Lovers & Friends Playa De Las Americas – Adults OnlyHotel
500 m from City Center400 m from The Patch
Centrally located in Playa de las Americas, a few steps away from Siam Park, this hotel offers you a spa area and a Jacuzzi onsite along with a panoramic view of the mountain.
Great20002000 reviews
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Aparthotel Udalla ParkAparthotel
600 m from City Center700 m from Piramide de Arona convention centre
A 24-hour restaurant is available in this hotel that boasts a magnificent location close to Veronicas Strip.
Very good555555 reviews
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Hotel Zentral Center (Adults Only)Hotel
600 m from City Center400 m from Safari Shopping Centre
Featuring a rooftop pool, this excellent venue gives access to Veronicas Strip.
Very good307307 reviews
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€ 86
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Spring Hotel BitacoraHotel
800 m from City Center300 m from The Patch
Located 1 km from the center of Playa de las Americas, the hotel offers a snack bar plus cots, child care and a playroom for children.
Great8484 reviews
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€ 217
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Alexandre Hotel La SiestaHotel
Guests can dine in the barbeque restaurant or enjoy a saltwater pool of the hotel conveniently set in a south area.
Very good246246 reviews
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€ 164
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h20 ConquistadorHotel
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1 km from City Center400 m from TIBU Tenerife
Guests of this charming hotel can enjoy an indoor swimming pool and light drinks at the coffee bar.
Very good483483 reviews
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Europe Villa CortesResort
1.1 km from City Center400 m from Safari Shopping Centre
A summer terrace, an outdoor pool area and tennis courts are offered to guests of the deluxe hotel located in the centre of Playa de las Americas.
Great307307 reviews
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The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The antithesis to the showy high-rise hotels that dominate this part of Playa de las Americas, the all-inclusive, upper-middle-range Parque Cristobal Tenerife is more like a rustic gated community, with low-lying structures, open spaces, and lots of grassy grounds.
All 151 rooms are one- and two-bedroom bungalows, each with front yards, kitchens, living rooms, and free Wi-Fi; some have air-conditioning, but not all. Kid Suites come with beanbag chairs, PlayStations, and bottle warmers. There are four pools, a pool bar, a tapas bar, and a buffet restaurant serving all meals. A multi-use sports court, kids’ club, underground disco, and animation team are evidence of the hotel’s upbeat nature, but the vibe around the outlying bungalows is peaceful. All this, and the extremely family-friendly property is a three-minute walk from the beach. Travelers who are willing to swap personal outdoor space for rooms with ocean views could try h20 Conquistador.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The 210-room upper-middle-range Gran Oasis Resort is located on the far edge of Golf Las Americas, about a 10-minute drive from the beach. The upscale and beachy apartments were all renovated in 2014 and 2015, and include full kitchens, living rooms, two flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and balconies or verandas (those with golf-course views have both).
The hotel has three heated pools, three dining options, a huge game room, and a grocery store, plus it offers free shuttles to Siam Park and the beach. Travelers who don’t want shuttle rides or car drives to stand between them and the ocean could try the beachfront Parque Santiago III, but the rooms there are smaller and less fresh.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The upper-middle-range, family-friendly Green Garden Resort and Suites is an all-inclusive optional property packed with charm and character. Its 121 apartments are attractive and spacious, all equipped with fully equipped kitchens, private balconies or terraces, and flat-screen TVs. The resort’s two restaurants — one buffet and one a la carte — are a cut above the norm, and there’s a well-stocked market on-site for self-catering guests. Extensive features for both adults and kids include three pools, a playground, daily entertainment, a small gym, and a Thai-style spa.
The property is surrounded by the Las Americas golf course, but it’s a 30-minute walk from the beach, restaurants, and shops — the hotel does offer a free shuttle. Travelers looking to be closer to the action should check out the Parque Cristobal Tenerife, which is a 10-minute walk to the beach.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The quiet and friendly budget-friendly Marola appeals to easygoing families, couples, and friend groups in need of a pleasant and favorably located hideaway. The 72 rooms consist of studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a kitchenette, sleeper sofa, and private balcony overlooking either the pool or the lively street below and mountains in the background. The low-key pool scene features a heated pool, separate kids’ pool, snack and drink bar, white sun loungers, dwarf palms, and flowering plants — but no poolside animation or music. A game room with free Wi-Fi, a simple buffet restaurant with street terrace seating, a small fitness room, and laundry facilities are also found on-site.
It’s worth comparing rates with next door sister property Marola Portosin, where the pool is slightly larger and rooms are a touch more modern.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The 217-room, upper-middle-range Marylanza Suites & Spa is a low-key, family-friendly all-inclusive next to Golf Las Americas, about a 15-minute walk from the adrenalized beach zone. Its two-story buildings form a rectangular enclosure around two large pools, plus a separate kids’ pool and a poolside bar and grill. All rooms are air-conditioned apartment-style suites — some overlooking the pool or golf course — with kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and private patios or balconies. The hotel offers a buffet restaurant with a 15-day dinner program that prevents redundancy, as well as an a la carte restaurant, a lobby bar with local tapas and wines, and a disco with light entertainment at night. Notable are the excellent hydrotherapy spa and fitness facility, both of which incur extra fees.
HD Parque Cristobal provides a similarly relaxed environment for families, but is just a three-minute walk from the beach.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
Spring Hotel Bitacora is a busy, family-friendly, mid-range resort hotel right in the bustling center of Playa de las Americas. The 314 rooms here come in two main categories: Standards and Superiors; the latter have a few perks such as bathrobes and pool/sea views, but the categories are otherwise more or less the same, with neutral decor, sofa beds, and balconies. It’s the amenities that really shine here, and the hotel features two huge pools (one for kids and one for everyone), a huge kids’ club with all sorts of slides and ball pits, and unusual nightly entertainment including acrobatics shows and regular performances by a popular local Eagles cover band. All-inclusive rates are available at the singular buffet restaurant. However, it’s noisy and hectic overall and those without kids will probably find it unbearable.
If you fit into that category, consider checking out the slightly quieter Hotel Gala instead.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The mid-range Hotel Olé Tropical offers contemporary rooms and leisure facilities outside of central Playa de las Americas, a 10-minute walk from the nearest beach. Numerous restaurants and bars are within walking distance, but past guests have complained of late-night noise — light-sleepers should request a room not facing the street. The 189 rooms are clean and up-to-date, outfitted with monochrome decor, air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and outdoor spaces, some with distant sea views. Features include an outdoor pool and separate kiddy pool, kids’ club, entertainment team, and spa services. A buffet restaurant and two bars are available, as are all-inclusive packages. Couples wanting something more romantic should consider the adult-only Hotel Sunprime Ocean View.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The upscale, beachfront h20 Las Palmeras was one of the first hotels in the area, but thanks to a 2015 renovation, it’s also one of the freshest, with a bright, retro-modern look that is a major deviation from what is commonly found at Playa de las Americas hotels.
But there’s substance as well as style. In addition to trendy decor, the 519 rooms have mini-fridges, air-conditioning, flat-screen LED TVs, and balconies or terraces — many with ocean views. Plus, Las Palmeras has so many features (three pools, five eateries, three bars, an exhaustive entertainment program…), you’d think it was in the middle of nowhere, not in the smack-dab center of town on a prime beachfront piece of land. Travelers looking for less of a big-resort experience could check out Aparthotel El Duque, a scaled-down all-inclusive that’s a short walk from Costa Adeje’s best beach.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
h20 Conquistador’s monstrous concrete exterior commands the coastline, but the 485-room upscale resort makes up for its unsightly bulk with a surprisingly fresh and contemporary interior design, warmhearted service, and a considerable set of features. Three pools, a gorgeous spa, seemingly endless buffet, and three distinct a la carte restaurants are standouts among the substantial offerings, not to mention direct beach access.
Rooms are a squeeze, but come with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and balconies, many overlooking the ocean. In all, the property has across-the-board appeal for all sorts of guests — families, couples, even the rare business traveler — but those looking for a quieter vibe (and the same killer location) could check out Parque Santiago IV.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The 221-room, budget-oriented Aparthotel Parque de la Paz is a well-loved apartment-style hotel in central Playa de las Americas, a short walk from the beach. The complex has two buffet restaurants, a three-leaf-clover-shaped pool, a kids’ pool, and a pool bar, plus a full activities and entertainment schedule (year-round) and a popular all-inclusive option. Tidy one- and two-bedroom apartments are extremely basic and lack air-conditioning, but they cater well to guests on longer stays with kitchenettes and private balconies or terraces; most have ocean views.
Travelers who want to be directly on the beach could consider Parque Santiago III, a property with similar accommodations and atmosphere, but no all-inclusive rates.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The mid-range Park Club Europe Hotel is a family-friendly property located a 10-minute walk from two beaches, one of which is Playa de las Americas. There are numerous restaurants, bars, and shops nearby, yet the property remains largely quiet. The 241 rooms have either dated decor or contemporary stylish, though standard amenities include modern mosaic-tiled showers, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and furnished balconies. Unfortunately, only upgraded units have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi is limited to the lobby. Features are extensive, including a big pool, daily activities and nightly entertainment — which is reportedly mediocre — various sports facilities, and some animals for kids to feed. All-inclusive rates cover all meals and accompanying wine, beer, soft drinks, and water, but food receives mixed reviews.
Couples may prefer the adult-only and more contemporary Hotel Sunprime Ocean View.
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Costa Adeje, Adeje, Tenerife
The 354-room mid-range Hotel Troya has a prime location steps from the sand, overlooking Troya and El Bobo beaches. Rooms types and views vary, but all units have air-conditioning, soundproofing, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. Shared features are abundant and appealing: a large pool with a shallow kids’ end, a buffet restaurant, a pool bar, a stylish solarium, and an enormous spa center — a somewhat rare commodity at Playa de las Americas hotels — with a hot tub, hydromassage pool, and thermal cabins. Note that Troya will close for three months in 2017 to complete renovations it began in 2013; this time, the hotel will completely redo the pool area and add an entire new floor of rooms. It’s worth comparing rates with Troya’s nearby sister property, Hotel Gala, which is slightly set back from the beach, but has equally impressive spa facilities.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The mid-range Kn Columbus Aparthotel is a large hotel complex with generally attractive rates and a solid location a short walk from the beach. Its 580 studios and apartments are divided between the dated non-renovated rooms and the crisp, bright renovated ones with kitchenettes, though all have private balconies. The vast pool courtyard features two freshwater pools, a hot tub, and a kids’ wading pool, and a bar. There is also a main buffet restaurant serving all meals, as well as a pizzeria, plus the hotel is located next to a grocery store, making it easy for guests in rooms with kitchenettes to self-cater. Kn Columbus’ spa, several solariums, kids’ club with outdoor playground, arcade, and business center make it a decent pick for its residing families, couples, and groups of students on break. Travelers looking for more personal space could try one of Parque Cristobal Tenerife’s bungalows, all with yards and kitchens.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
La Siesta Hotel is a mid-range resort in the heart of Playa de las Americas, a five-minute walk from the beach. The 282 rooms come in two main categories — Standard and Club Alexandre — the latter of which have updated decor and pool views, while the former are dated and overlook the street. Amenities are plenty and include a huge restaurant with thematic dinners, a large central lagoon pool, a fitness center, a spa with a hydrotherapy circuit, and all sorts of indoor and outdoor games and activities, like air hockey and archery. While it’s a solid three-pearl choice, the lack of free hotel-wide Wi-Fi may put some travelers off; those who like to spend a lot of time online may want to consider Spring Hotel Bitacora, which offers free Wi-FI and iMacs in the lobby.
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Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife
The family-focused, three-pearl Compostela Beach Golf Club is a popular 156-apartment hotel with all-inclusive options.
Though the resort’s name may lead travelers to believe otherwise, both the beach and entrance to the neighboring golf course are a 10-minute walk away. On-site there’s a decent-sized pool with a kiddy section, plus a bevy of kid-friendly amenities such as a kids club, game room, and daily entertainment program. Spacious and bright apartments have fully equipped kitchens but some dated furnishings; all except loft studios come with small private gardens or balconies. The buffet eatery’s food receives many negative reviews, but there are plenty of bars and restaurants within a few blocks. The resort offers good value overall, but it’s worth comparing rates with the similar Parque Cristobal Tenerife.
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HD Parque Cristobal Tenerife
3 out of 5
Rafael Puig Lluvina, 15, Playa de las Americas, Adeje, Arona, Tenerife, 38660
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $252 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15$252
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Sep 14 – Sep 15
∞ Verified all-inclusive room rates! What’s included? Buffet meals and local beverages and soft drinks.
Onsite entertainment and dance classes. The hotel also features free in-room WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant.
4.4/5 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
Hd Parque Cristobal
“Great hotel with plenty going on. Ideal location, helpful staff and very clean. We will definitely be back – the bungalow was great, all on the one level with sunbeds.”
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2022
HD Parque Cristobal Tenerife
Green Garden Resort & Suites
4 out of 5
Calle Landa Golf, 1, Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife, 38650
The price is $159 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4$159
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Oct 3 – Oct 4
∞ Verified all-inclusive room rates! What’s included? Buffet meals and local beverages and soft drinks. The aparthotel also features free in-room WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools.
4.4/5 Excellent! (99 reviews)
Perfect for family trip
“Excellent resort.
Great for family with young children. Could not fault food or activities. Staff were all very friendly. The resort could benefit from a separate bar or restaurant as you end up eating breakfast, all dinners and having drinks and entertainment in the same room. A minor issue though. …”
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
Green Garden Resort & Suites
Coral Suites & Spa
4 out of 5
Calle Noelia Afonso Cabrera, 10, Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife, 38660
∞ Verified all-inclusive room rates! What’s included? À la carte meals and local beverages and soft drinks. All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment. The aparthotel also features free in-room WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant.
4.3/5 Excellent! (133 reviews)
Great Stay
“Hotel overall was great. The rooms were a decent size, a safe was included but you had to pay €15 for the week with a €6 deposit.
The pool area was a great size, there wasnt any day time music which was a shame this would have made it perfect. The drinks were reasonably priced. The communal areas …”
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2021
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Coral Suites & Spa
Gran Oasis Resort
4 out of 5
Calle Meandro, s/n, Playa de las Americas, Arona, Tenerife, 38650
The price is $158 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3$158
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Oct 2 – Oct 3
∞ Verified all-inclusive room rates! What’s included? Buffet meals and local beverages and soft drinks. Mini golf. Onsite entertainment. Beach shuttle. The aparthotel also features free in-room WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant.
4.3/5 Excellent! (167 reviews)
“The property itself was great, clean and comfortable beds and good facilities. The rooms were huge and well equipped with self catering needs. The location of the hotel was quiet and only a walking distance into Playa de las Americas.
Would definitely like to stay here again.”
Reviewed on May 8, 2022
Gran Oasis Resort
Iberostar Bouganville Playa
4 out of 5
Calle Eugenio Dominguez, 23, Playa de las Americas, Adeje, Tenerife, 38679
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $194 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29$194
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Sep 28 – Sep 29
∞ Verified all-inclusive room rates! What’s included? Buffet and à la carte meals, plus all beverages. The resort also features free water park access, free in-room WiFi, and 2 restaurants.
4.2/5 Excellent! (748 reviews)
Summer Hols.
“Fantastic hotel and the most friendly of staff. Absolutely spotlessly clean throughout and great food and drink selection. Will definitely be returning. We had a 12 night stay but decided to extend it a further 2 nights as we enjoyed it so much.”
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2022
Iberostar Bouganville Playa
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Laguna Park 2
6.9 Good
$45+
$45+
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hotel Best Tenerife
7.9 Good
$134+
$134+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
h20 Conquistador – Playa de las Américas – Living room
h20 Conquistador
7.
9 Good
$208+
$208+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Alexandre Hotel Gala – Playa de las Américas – Pool
Alexandre Hotel Gala
7.9 Good
$141+
$141+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Alexandre Hotel Troya – Playa de las Américas – Pool
Alexandre Hotel Troya
7.6 Good
$157+
$157+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Hotel Zentral Center – Playa de las Américas – Pool
Hotel Zentral Center
7.8 Good
$81+
$81+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Gran Oasis Resort – Playa de las Américas – Patio
Gran Oasis Resort
8.4 Excellent
$168+
$168+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
h20 Gran Tinerfe – Playa de las Américas – Pool
h20 Gran Tinerfe
8.5 Excellent
$198+
$198+
Pool
Spa
Alexandre Hotel La Siesta – Playa de las Américas – Pool
Alexandre Hotel La Siesta
7.
8 Good
$161+
$161+
Parking
Pool
Spa
Spring Hotel Vulcano – Playa de las Américas – Bedroom
Spring Hotel Vulcano
8.3 Excellent
$194+
$194+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Garden City – Playa de las Américas – Bedroom
Garden City
8.3 Excellent
$75+
$75+
Parking
Pool
Spring Hotel Bitacora – Playa de las Américas – Restaurant
Spring Hotel Bitacora
8.3 Excellent
$206+
$206+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Apartamentos Vista Sur – Playa de las Américas – Pool
Apartamentos Vista Sur
9 Excellent
$149+
$149+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Aparthotel Udalla Park – Playa de las Américas – Lobby
Aparthotel Udalla Park
7.7 Good
$117+
$117+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Marola Park – Playa de las Américas – Lobby
Marola Park
8.
4 Excellent
$86+
$86+
Pool
Spa
Marola Portosin Apartments – Playa de las Américas – Bedroom
Marola Portosin Apartments
8.3 Excellent
$92+
$92+
Parking
Pool
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h20 Las Palmeras
8.1 Excellent
$159+
$159+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Olé Tropical Tenerife
8.2 Excellent
$114+
$114+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Kn Aparthotel Columbus – Playa de las Américas – Pool
Kn Aparthotel Columbus
7.6 Good
$118+
$118+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Palm Beach Tenerife – Playa de las Américas – Dining room
Palm Beach Tenerife
7.7 Good
$106+
$106+
Free Wi-Fi
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- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Playa de las Américas, you should consider visiting during the low season. You’ll find cheaper hotels in Playa de las Américas in April and May.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Playa de las Américas if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 45 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Playa de las Américas hotel.
- The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Playa de las Américas found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $50, while the most expensive was $249.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in Playa de las Américas for 22 days.
- Enjoy a great vacation at the Playa de las Américas and have fun splashing in the sea and the great water parks like Siam Park and Aqualand.
The Iberostar Bouganville Playa Hotel is only a 14-minute walk to Aqualand and Malibu Park Hotel is right opposite the water park. Siam Park is on the other side of the city with the Ponderosa Apart Hotel and the Olé Tropical Tenerife Hotel about 18 minutes by foot or a 3-minute drive away. - If you want to relax and unwind, choose one of the many resort hotels with wellness facilities, like the Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort & Spa with a golf course, pool and bar. Bear in mind that this hotel is adults only. Alternatively, you can choose the Europe Villa Cortes GL, which hosts a spa and wellness area and a beach club and is within 5 minutes’ walking distance of the beach.
- For a vacation suitable for the entire family, choose the Catalonia Oro Negro hotel which includes a playground, outdoor pool and is only 8 minutes from the beach where you can build sandcastles. The Sol Tenerife hotel even features a Kids’ Club and a supermarket on site – and if your children annoy you too much, the hotel also offers massage services.
- If you cherish a close proximity to a great selection of restaurants, the Hotel La Siesta Tenerife is nestled amidst a wide array of eateries from all over the world, may it be tapas, Indian food or Italian cuisine. Another choice with close-by restaurants is the Cleopatra Palace Hotel which also contains its own nightclub.
- To be close to hot nightclubs like the Tramps Tenerife or the Papagayo discoteca, choose hotels like the Tigotan Lovers & Friends Hotel (adults only), or another option such as the Hotel Troya, which has tropical gardens and a fitness centre.
The Iberostar Bouganville Playa Hotel is only a 14-minute walk to Aqualand and Malibu Park Hotel is right opposite the water park. Siam Park is on the other side of the city with the Ponderosa Apart Hotel and the Olé Tropical Tenerife Hotel about 18 minutes by foot or a 3-minute drive away.
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This hotel also includes a spa and outdoor pool. The h20 Las Palmeras also offers rooms with sea views and includes 4 restaurants, 3 pools and a tennis court on site.
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Should I Visit Los Cristianos or Playa de las Americas for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?
Should you visit Los Cristianos or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas.
We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let’s dig into it.
Los Cristianos
Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You’ve just dreamed up a place that actually exists – Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that’s apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look – all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life – to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort.
Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
Which city is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Los Cristianos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Average Daily Cost
Per person, per day
Los Cristianos
€100
Playa de las Americas
€156
The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €100, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €156. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city.
What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Los Cristianos €45
Playa de las Americas €92 -
Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Los Cristianos
€90
Playa de las Americas
€184
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Los Cristianos €39
Playa de las Americas €45
Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos change regularly based on dates and travel demand.
We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food
Meals for one day
Los Cristianos €30
Playa de las Americas €36
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Los Cristianos €18
Playa de las Americas €24
Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos
For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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3-day Tenerife & la Gomera Sightseeing Tour:
$151 -
Costa Adeje: Round-Trip Coastal Buggy Tour:
$91 -
Full-Day Private Minibus Tour trough Tenerife Highlights:
$256 -
Tenerife Adrenaline Experience, Quad, Jetski and Paragliding:
$319 -
Tenerife Highlights Full Day Tour with Guide:
$102 -
Tenerife Turtles by Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure 5+ groups discounts:
$55 -
Tenerife: Dolphins by Kayak Tour:
$55 -
Viking Adventure with Lunch & Local Pickup from South Tenerife:
$36
Tours and Activities in Playa de las Americas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Playa de las Americas.
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4-Hour Walking Tour to Masca:
$66 -
4h Forest Quad Tour on Polaris 500cc Quad:
$102 -
BEST BUGGY SAFARI TOUR, Super sandy off-road fun!:
$224 -
Guachinche 6-hour Gastronomic Tour in Tenerife:
$139 -
Skip the Line: Medieval Show Castillo de San Miguel – Ticket:
$58 -
The Terraces of the North (Island Tour / Private):
$99 -
The Terraces of the North (Island Tour):
$81
Alcohol
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Alcohol
Drinks for one day
Los Cristianos €5. 71
Playa de las Americas €6.86
71
About these numbers
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Los Cristianos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Los Cristianos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Los Cristianos and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Los Cristianos.
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PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS By the beginning of the 70s of the past century, it became quite clear that the north of the island – a traditional holiday destination for Conan Doyle’s contemporaries – could not cope with the ever-increasing number of tourists. The choice of location for the new resort seemed obvious. The mountain range that crosses the island does not let in the cold trade winds blowing from the northeast, so the south of Tenerife is naturally protected from all sorts of outrages of nature. And if in the humid north the air temperature is usually several degrees lower, the ocean is restless, and cloudiness and precipitation are unpredictable, then the dry south, according to the plan of statesmen, is simply obliged to please heat-loving holidaymakers in every possible way.
By this time, the southern coast of the island was a rather dull sight. There was nothing at all here. Well, almost nothing. Several small settlements of fishermen and bushes of Canary milkweed – a relative of cacti that has learned to survive without moisture among the stones. Not only hotels, but the entire infrastructure had to be created from scratch.
today is administratively divided into two districts, and the conditional border is divided into two districts. The western part is called Costa Adeje. East – directly Playa de las Americas. By the way, Los Cristianos could also be “attributed” to Las Americas for convenience: these two resorts have long merged into one.
Las Americas is Tenerife’s largest and most popular tourist resort. Every year, millions of tourists come here from all over Europe, attracted by the comfortable climate and developed infrastructure. Although there are relatively few tourists from Russia (no more than 3% of the total number of holidaymakers in the high season), hotels and shops are increasingly accepting Russian-speaking staff, and Russian-language menus in restaurants are almost the norm.
“, and the style of rest. Most of the hotels in Playa de las Americas were built relatively recently – this is another argument in the treasury of the resort’s merits. The local “grandfather” is the Gran Tinerfe hotel, the very first on the coast. It was erected back in 1971. Nevertheless, it is still a very worthy “four”.
The number of restaurants and bars in the resort cannot be accurately counted. Relatively expensive restaurants with “author’s” cuisine work, as a rule, at good hotels. For example, the El Patio restaurant at the Jardin Tropical Hotel deserves attention. Well, the best friend of economical tourists – McDonald’s – in different parts of the resort sells “set meals” for only 6 €. For the same money, a buffet is offered in Chinese restaurants. Of course, it is wrong to come to rest in Tenerife and eat in fast food. But in case of an unplanned visit to the casino (only for reference – it is in the “grandfather” of Gran Tinerfe), this information may come in handy. In addition to jet skis and other bananas, boat trips and fishing, tourists in Las Americas are entertained by two water parks (one of them – Siam Park, square A7 – opened only in 2008), jousting tournaments, Spanish ballet, variety performances, gambling, karting and quad bikes, communication with exotic animals, spa centers and sporting events. So there will be no time to be bored. In almost every restaurant and pub in the evenings there is a cultural program in the form of singing and music clones of Elvis Presley or Freddie Mercury, and in hotels there are simple evening shows. But spending the evening in a hotel bar while living in Las Americas is a blatant bad manners and the lot of German pensioners. Instead, buy a ticket to the “Pyramid of Arona” – get a lot of positive emotions.
; relaxation: from mineral water and chips to air mattresses and beach towels. For more serious shopping, it is better to go to the capital of Tenerife – Santa Cruz. It also makes sense to buy consumer electronics there, without contacting the cunning Indians who own all the “electronic” outlets of the resort. And, finally, like any self-respecting resort, Las Americas is equipped with a pedestrian promenade: along it you can take a leisurely walk along its entire six-kilometer coastline. Better – in the evening, to keep in memory and then remember the dramatic Tenerife sunsets for a long time. And they are especially good in Las Americas.
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And the requests of the guests of Tenerife have changed somewhat: the European public, not spoiled at home by the sun and the ocean, now wanted not only to breathe the sea air and walk gracefully along the promenade, but also to swim all year round. And this has always been a problem in the north… 
No wonder Tenerife is called “the island with two faces”.
Queen Sophia was present at its opening, after whom it was named.
Where one ends and the other begins, no one can say for sure. For reference, the role of the boundary pillar separating Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos is played by a small mountain Chaiofita. 
In general, even without knowledge of foreign languages, you will not be lost. 
Discos and clubs are concentrated here, there are many young people on the streets until late at night. In the eastern part, it is crowded during the day and in the evening, there are many shops and restaurants, but closer to midnight, all establishments are closed, gentlemen vacationers disperse to the numbers of the surrounding “fives” and “fours”, and the area falls asleep. 
They are located literally at every turn. True, you should not look for traditional Canarian dishes here: the resort is dominated by international cuisine, adapted to the usual tastes of tourists from European countries. Pizza, steaks, sandwiches… Yes, and these establishments, for the most part, belong to foreigners. 
As a rule, these are small department stores, proudly called “supermarkets”. In the central part of the resort, it is not difficult to find those who work at night. There are also real supermarkets (pay attention to Mercadona), where the choice of goods is disproportionately larger, and prices are lower. 
More details in the “How to get there” section.
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Playa de Las Americas is the most popular and youngest resort in Tenerife, famous for its magnificent sandy beaches.
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Sandy beach of Playa de las Americas, Tenerife
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Boat trip along the coast of Playa de las Americas
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Picturesque coast of Playa de las Americas
Most of the hotels here are built in accordance with the latest European standards and are located within the city in close proximity to shops, bars and restaurants.
Most resort hotels are classified as 4 * and have a high level of comfort. In almost all hotels, animation teams work throughout the day, sports competitions are organized, aerobics classes, various contests and games for adults and children are held, and children’s mini-clubs are opened at hotels in summer. Nightlife in hotels is no less rich and varied: discos, performances, themed shows, live music.
Adjacent to the resort is the Jungle Park Zoo, which is unique for its eagle shows. Also from Playa de las Americas, it is convenient to get to the San Miguel Marina, where a submarine is based, on which tourist safaris are organized.
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Playa de las Americas – Resort photo and description
Tenerife has long been known as the “island of eternal spring” – greenery, ocean, sun, an abundance of magnificent landscapes surround you, as soon as you set foot on the land of this extraordinary island.
And one of the most popular resorts not so long ago was Playa de las Americas – a bright, daring and modern city.
When you get to Playa de las Americas, you immediately begin to understand why the island is called “islands with two faces”.
If its northern part is lush vegetation, high humidity, cooler temperatures, sometimes unpredictable precipitation, then in the south, separated from the north with its windy mountain ranges, it is an arid area and almost no rain.
It is this resort that is the most suitable for especially heat-loving travelers – all year round you will find sunny weather and ideal conditions for sunbathing and swimming in the ocean.
Do not forget about the “convenience” of its location – the fact that the city is located less than eighty kilometers from the capital of the island and that from here some fifteen to twenty minutes drive to the southern airport.
Actually, to say that the resort “became” popular recently would not be entirely true – it appeared here not so long ago, literally twenty years ago.
In the early 70s, the authorities decided to develop the southern regions of the island (at that time, the northern part was the most populated and visited by tourists). At that time, the land, which today has become one of the most attractive resorts, was a very dull sight: almost a complete lack of greenery and a couple of fishing villages. However, the project to build a new resort interested investors from different countries. And now, twenty years later, on a once empty (or rather, even deserted) place, there was a city – with all the “attributes” put in this case: hotels and bars, shops and restaurants and, of course, all kinds of entertainment venues. In a word, a real resort in which the bulk of the population is made up of visiting tourists.
The city got its name not at all thanks to America, as one might assume – it was named so only in order to once again perpetuate the feat of famous fellow countrymen, Christopher Columbus and his “colleagues” in navigation Amerigo Vespucci.
The six-kilometer coast of the resort is divided into two parts (a dry riverbed became the conditional boundary of the division):
- the western part is Costa Adeje,
- the eastern part bears the same name with the city.
There are eight safe and comfortable sandy beaches with developed infrastructure on the coast.
On each of them you can use:
- rental of sun loungers and umbrellas,
- go for water activities (banana, jet ski),
- go for a walk on a yacht or catamaran,
- go deep sea fishing on a boat (boats depart from the sports port),
- go on an underwater safari on a submarine
Given that this is a very young resort built from scratch, it is easy to assume that almost all the hotels here are modern, with excellent infrastructure.
There are a lot of accommodation places here – more than six dozen.
These are mainly three-four-star hotels, but there are also five-star hotels, apartments and residential complexes.
Among them, you can pick up those that are perfect for relaxing with a child, and those that will appeal to young people. And there is no doubt that the service in any of them, whichever you choose, will be, if not ideal, then very good (according to the degree of stardom).
Nearby you can visit one fairly well-known natural attraction of the island – the central park of Arona. Here you will see a large collection of all kinds of exotic plants.
There is also an eagle park nearby, where, in addition to these birds of prey, other wild animals are also kept. Be sure to watch the bird show.
- Jungle Park Zoo
Don’t forget to visit “Aqualand” – water amusement park. But if you are a big fan of water activities, it is better to spend the whole day in the large Siam Park water park.
In general, the island is not big and tourists often rent a car and drive around all the interesting places on the island. If you don’t want a car, bus trips to Loro Park, to the Teide volcano, to the capital are also organized.
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The resort is famous for its pubs, bars, nightclubs, spectacular discos and other entertainment of this kind. It would be quite difficult to list all of them – they are located at almost every step. Most entertainment facilities are located in the central part of the resort.
It attracts hundreds of thousands of travelers, and it does not matter either the country from which you arrive, or your gender, or even your age: the main (and perhaps the only) condition for those who are going to Playa de las Americas is you must want and love to relax and have fun.
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Playa de las Americas resort
It stretches for several kilometers along the southern coast of the island and is a huge tourist center that annually attracts millions of tourists from all over Europe.
Our compatriots also mainly stay in Las Americas – that’s why we offer you the largest selection of hotels and apartments here.
Playa de las Americas is a city of hotels, restaurants and bars, shops and entertainment venues. A city built specifically for tourists. The locals do not live here: service personnel come to work in Las Americas from all over the island.
In just two decades, 20 km from the airport, on the once pristine and deserted strip of coast, countless hotels have appeared – from very economical to luxurious five-star complexes, which allows you to find the right accommodation option for tourists who prefer a variety of leisure styles .
most of the hotels in Las Americas were built relatively recently, they meet the highest requirements in terms of comfort and service, room equipment and the use of modern construction technologies (pictured is the best Bahia del Duque 5 * hotel on the island).
The border of “America’s Beach” (as the name of the resort is translated from Spanish) from the north is Playa del Duque beach.
In the south, Las Americas smoothly flows into Los Cristianos – another, but more “compact” and quiet resort of the island. In fact, Los Cristianos and Las Americas have long since merged to form a single whole, and it would be more correct to call Los Cristianos the area of Playa de las Americas. But while administratively these are two different resorts.
Like any self-respecting resort, Las Americas has a pedestrian promenade where you can stroll along its entire coast. And if the northern border of the resort is quite obvious, then you simply won’t notice the “transition” from Las Americas to Los Cristianos: an endless string of hotels on the left, the ocean on the right – and no visual border.
For a conditional “border pillar” separating Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos, you can take a small mountain Chayofita (Montana Chayofita).
Las Americas is not only the largest, but also the most developed Canary resort in terms of tourist infrastructure. It offers its guests a huge selection of entertainment for every taste, age and budget.
As for restaurants, bars and fast food establishments, no one can even say how many there are.
True, traditional Canarian dishes (with the exception of the ubiquitous side dish papas arrugadas) will be quite difficult to find: the resort is dominated by “international” cuisine, designed for the usual tastes of tourists from various countries.
Eight sandy beaches of the resort are protected from waves by stone dams and allow you to comfortably swim in the ocean throughout the year.
All beaches have sun loungers and umbrellas for rent, a variety of water activities, cafes and restaurants.
Yachts and catamarans go on boat trips to whales and dolphins from the port of pleasure boats, and small specially equipped boats go on deep-sea fishing.Playa de las Americas is home to countless shops selling just about anything you might need on a holiday, from mineral water and beer to air mattresses. These are small department stores that can be found literally at every turn and are proudly called “supermarkets”.
Real supermarkets – hypermarkets are located outside the resort on the motorway. The choice of products in them is disproportionately greater, and the prices are lower.
For non-food “shopping” it is better to go to the capital of Tenerife – Santa Cruz. It also makes sense to buy consumer electronics.
And for those who have time to miss Russian products, there is a special store “Matryoshka House”, located on the lower tier of the shopping center between the embankment and the Gran Tinerfe hotel.
Familiar names: “condensed milk”, “crayfish necks”, “caviar” – but for some reason, everything is “made in Germany”. It turns out that it is cheaper to bring from Germany… Distance from Las Americas to:
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife – 80 km;
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South Airport – 20 km.
Playa de las Americas, one of the most famous resorts in the world, is very popular among tourists. Various types of recreation and excursion programs are one of the main components of modern recreation. Like most resorts in the world, the Playa de las Americas Resort can provide a different level of relaxation at a variety of prices. This resort has both luxury hotels and budget hotels.
If you are tormented by the question “Where to relax?”, “Where to spend your vacation?”. Then, perhaps, the Playa de las Americas Resort will be the perfect place to relax.
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/ CC BY-SA 4. 0 Las Americas is one of the most popular resorts in Tenerife. It is located 80 km from the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. On one side of the resort is the city of Los Cristianos, and on the other – Costa Adeje. The cities are connected by an embankment and together form a kind of tourist complex with dozens of hotels, restaurants and bars, nightclubs and other entertainment.
People go to Las Americas to get a perfect tan on local beaches, explore volcanic landscapes and national parks, eat seafood, walk along the promenade and along the way learn the most useful phrases in Spanish.
Las Americas Beaches
Most of Tenerife’s beaches are made up of black volcanic sand, and only a few of light. One of these beaches is located in Las Americas, another one is in the neighboring city of Los Cristianos. And the most famous beach with yellow sand awaits you in the capital of the island – the city of Santa Cruz. The beach is called Teresitas.
Sand for Teresitas beach was specially imported from the Sahara. The coastline is about three kilometers long and you can swim almost everywhere. However, it is not necessary to do this everywhere. Somewhere dirty water, somewhere sharp stones, and somewhere too strong waves. We tell you where to look for the best beaches in Las Americas.
Camison Beach is the best beach in town. Most likely, wherever you live, you will come here to swim and sunbathe. It has soft sand, clear water, small waves and excellent infrastructure. The rental of sun loungers and umbrellas costs about 5 euros per day each. There are cafes and bars on the beach, which means you can drink a cooling cocktail and dine with Canarian dishes on the terrace of one of the beach establishments. There is a rental of equipment for outdoor activities, kiosks where you can buy a mask, snorkel or other beach accessories, there are grocery stores or souvenir shops near the beach. Near the beach there are children’s playgrounds.
The entrance to the water is gentle and there are almost never strong waves, which means that children will like it here.
If you’re lucky, you can sit on the lawn under a palm tree or near the water, but for this you need to come to the beach before 10 am.Las Americas Beach is not as welcoming as Camison. There are sharp stones here, and there is a large coral reef in the water, so you can get hurt. But Las Americas is fun to snorkel, you just have to be careful. This beach is not as well equipped as Camison, but fewer people come here. Therefore, if you want to sit with a book on the beach or listen to the sound of the ocean, Las Americas is ideal.
Playa de Troya is another good beach. It is located on the edge of the city. The black sand beach is fenced on both sides by breakwaters, so there are no big waves here, the sand is quite fine, which means it is comfortable to relax here. There are not as many people as on Camison, so you can easily find a place near the water.
The beach is well equipped. There is a rental of sun loungers and umbrellas (about 5 euros per day), cafes and bars, toilets and showers. There is a rental of beach equipment and kiosks selling beach accessories. The best hotels by the sea in the resort of Las Americas
The four-star Sol Tenerife is located in the first line of Las Americas beach and in the very epicenter of tourist life. Here you will find comfortable rooms overlooking the ocean and palm trees, three swimming pools, sun terraces planted with greenery, children’s playgrounds and professional animators, an excellent restaurant where Mediterranean cuisine will be prepared for you, a beauty salon, a tennis court.
The four-star h20 Las Palmeras is located near Las Americas Beach and other popular beaches can be reached within a 5-10 minute walk. It offers bright rooms with balconies and ocean and city views. The hotel has five restaurants, several swimming pools, including a children’s pool, a children’s club with animators, a fitness center, and a tennis court.
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During the Great Depression, an Oklahoma farm boy and a charismatic minister learn that they are key players in a proxy war being fought between Heaven and Hell.During the Great Depression, an Oklahoma farm boy and a charismatic minister learn that they are key players in a proxy war being fought between Heaven and Hell.During the Great Depression, an Oklahoma farm boy and a charismatic minister learn that they are key players in a proxy war being fought between Heaven and Hell.
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This show is wonderful – and I’ve just started watching it this season. Instead of mundane HBO programming out to just woo shallow critics and the usual unimaginative American audiences, this show goes beyond this world to illustrate truth, deception, good and evil. The story is complex for some, since most story lines do not conclude in one episode (then again, it’s not a sitcom). The actors are amazing, the writers, brilliant, the creators, well I’m surprised HBO would let this one into their usual thematic dramas (you know what I’m talking about).
I can’t say enough good things about this show. If you happen to catch it and have no idea what’s going on, don’t give up – just pay close attention and you’ll be utterly enthralled with the brilliance of this show. Carnivale is “out of the box” thinking, which I always love, so unless you enjoy the same old, same old programming, give Carnivale a whirl. It’s worth your viewing pleasure!helpful•59
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Hollywood Carnival is a Caribbean – American carnival celebration that is colorful, chaotic and filled with revelry.
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When is the 2022 Hollywood Carnival?
The 2022 Hollywood Carnival dates have not yet been released.
Where is Hollywood Carnival?
Hollywood is a neighborhood that is located in the center region of LA. It is west and northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Of course most people know of Hollywood because it is home to many U.S film industries and historic studios. The hub of Hollywood Carnival is the Carnival Village.
Carnival Village Address
- 6800 Hollywood Blvd.
- Hollywood, LA 90028
What is carnival in Hollywood?
During carnival, Hollywood transforms into the epic center of multicultural marvels. The Hollywood Carnival is all about promoting a deeper appreciation and understanding for different culture’s amongst the Los Angeles community. The Hollywood Carnival embraces and celebrates the different cultural traditions through food, dance, art, craft, music and costumes.
Hollywood Boulevard transforms into a street extravaganza carnival with parade-goers, masquerades and musicians all dressed in incredible costumes dancing the weekend away to music from around the world like soca, reggae, samba and more.
Thousands of locals and tourists come out to experience Hollywood Carnival which is a fun day for the whole family. And because this is Hollywood, you will even see appearances from several popular celebrities! Including tv stars, movies stars and musical icons.
Hollywood Carnival Events
This year’s Hollywood Carnival promises to be more exciting than ever before! The Hollywood Carnival Village and the Carnival Parade is guaranteed to take the Hollywood Carnival to the next level.
For more information please click here https://www.hollywoodcarnival.com/Carnival Culture Village
The Carnival Village is the hub for Hollywood Carnival. It is an explosion of cultural fusion that features a Grand Sound Stage that has a variety of performers from all over the world. As well as delicious food, drinks, Arts & Crafts vendors from all over the world. There is also a dance area, a liquor garden and facilities.
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Melding Fiction and Reality in HBO’s Carnivàle
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Carnivàle, created by Daniel Knauf, portrays a travelling carnival wending its way through the Dust Bowl during the unsettled period of the Great Depression, while the overarching story depicts the epic battle between good and evil.
The show was cancelled by HBO after two seasons (2003-2005) not only because viewing rates had dropped significantly but also for financial reasons. The present article explores how fiction and reality interact in the show’s complex narrative pattern, which disrupts the formulaic structure of traditional TV series. The constant oscillation between both realms disorientates the viewers as they venture into a world where dreams and reality conflate, creating its own fictional reality, while the narrative’s complex pattern and subtext induce greater involvement on the viewers’ behalf as the unfolding story requires their complete attention in order to decipher its meaning. The fusion between history (the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression) and fiction enhances the viewer’s sense of confusion. The numerous cultural, historical and geographical references create a blurred area located between fiction and reality.Carnivàle, crée par Daniel Knauf, représente une fête foraine itinérante qui chemine dans le Dust Bowl pendant la période instable de la Grande Dépression, tandis que le récit plus large dépeint une bataille épique entre le bien et le mal.
HBO a annulé la série après deux saisons (2003-2005), non seulement parce que les taux d’audience avaient baissé de manière importante, mais aussi pour des raisons financières. Cet article explore comment la fiction et la réalité interagissent dans le récit complexe de la série, qui rompt avec les formules d’une série télévisée traditionnelle. L’oscillation constante entre la fiction et la réalité désoriente les téléspectateurs lorsqu’ils s’aventurent dans un monde où les rêves et la réalité se confondent, et elle crée une réalité fictive propre, pendant que la structure complexe du récit et des thèmes sous-jacents induisent un engagement croissant chez le spectateur puisque le développement de l’histoire demande toute son attention pour déchiffrer sa signification. Le mélange entre l’histoire (le Dust Bowl et la Grande Dépression) et la fiction augmente la confusion du spectateur. Les multiples références culturelles, historiques et géographiques produisent un espace flou entre la fiction et la réalité. Haut de page
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1. “When The Grapes Of Wrath meets David Lynch”
2. Historical realism and fiction in Carnivàle
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This paper is an improved version of the one I gave during the Journées d’études: Séries d’élites, culture populaire: le cas HBO, organised by Sciences Po Paris and the University of Picardie, in Paris on 7 and 8 June 2010 and I would like to thank Marjolaine Boutet for her kind invitation. The Wikipedia article on Carnivàle proved of great help in my research not to mention Series Concept & Background by Daniel Knauf, <http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.harvardwood.org/resource/resmgr/hwp-pdfs/carnivale_pitch_document.
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“It’s a carnival. Things are never what they seem.”
Clancy Brown (Brother Justin Crowe)- 2 “Carnivàle Fans Besiege HBO with E-mails”, ZAP 2 it, zap2it.com, July 19, 2005.
- 3 “TV Guide Weighs in on HBO’s cancellation of Carnivàle”, TV Guide, June 1, 2005.
1Carnivàle, created by Daniel Knauf and aired on HBO, ran for two seasons between September 14, 2003 and March 27, 2005. HBO’s president Chris Albrecht decided, despite critical acclaim, to cancel the show at the end of the second season not only because the ratings had fallen but because of the production cost: each episode was running on a budget of approximately $3.5 million. The decision resulted in angry fans besieging the network sending up to 50,000 e-mails2 in one single weekend while TV Guide opined that HBO had merely acted like just any average TV network: “[f]or a network that brags, ‘It’s not TV.
It’s HBO’, that was a real TV kind of thing to do3”.- 4 “Dan Knauf Interview”, The Bally, February 15, 2005, <http://www.carnycom/bally/dan.html > April 11, 2011.
- 5 See Henry Jenkins’s book Fans, Bloggers and Gamers. Explore Participatory Culture, New York & Londo (…)
- 6 Discussing Twin Peaks, Mark Jancovitch and James Lyons suggest in the introduction of their study o (…)
2Carnivàle is a dark and eerie period drama set in the United States during the Dust Bowl at the heart of the Great Depression of the 1930s. The show follows the uncanny errands of a nomadic sideshow from Oklahoma to California, while the overarching story depicts the epic battle between good – the young Ben Hawkins (Nick Stahl) – and evil – the Methodist preacher Brother Justin Crowe (Clancy Brown). The show’s narrative structure was, as Daniel Knauf avers, “designed to operate on more than one level4” encouraging a new mode of viewer engagement5.
Besides being melded into historical reality, the intricate subtext, which had been subtly woven into Carnivàle’s plot, made it, at the time, one of the most disconcerting and abstruse shows on television since Twin Peaks (ABC, 1990-1991)6. The plot revolves around two parallel storylines, which slowly converge toward one another to conflate into one single plot during the show’s last two episodes.3The purpose of this paper – while parsing out the web of sub-textual references embedded in the narrative – will be to show how, through filmic strategies and narrative structures, the recurrent eruption of dreams and visions in the “narrative reality” constantly transgresses the limits between fiction and reality. I will then examine the way in which fiction is subtly enmeshed into the historical template of the Thirties, thus creating a world in which both realms collide.
- 7 See Jason Mittell, “Narrative Complexity in Contemporary American Television”, The Velvet Light Tra (. ..)
- 8 In an interview concerning the main title sequence Scott Boyajan explained: “Our goal was to create (…)
- 9 David Marc, “Carnivàle. TV drama without TV genre” in It’s not TV. Watching HBO in the Post-Televis (…)
- 10 Each card figures a famous painting, which changes anamorphically into a news reel.
- 11 Peter Brueghel the Elder’s Fall of Rebel Angels (1562) and Peter Brueghel the Younger’s The Peasant (…)
- 12 The news reels show historical footage of the Bonus Marchers approaching the Capitol, Mussolini, Ro (…)
- 13 Hélène Duccini lays emphasis on the importance of music, which signals the switch from reality into (…)
4I shall only examine here some of the most prominent features illustrating Carnivàle’s highly complex narrative structure7 and which contribute to blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality.
During the opening title sequence8 the viewer is literally drawn into the world of Carnivàle as the camera zooms into a deck of Tarot cards immediately gesturing “the viewer toward the occult9” realm of the narrative. As the camera moves into one of the cards10, the viewer is transported through a fictional world of paintings11, which transitions seamlessly into the real world, denoted by historical footage of the Thirties12. The camera then moves back out before entering another card, and so on. The camera’s constant oscillation between fiction – the paintings – and reality – the news reels – conveys a sense of confusion among viewers as it questions the boundary between both realms, while the haunting score enhances the hypnotic effect of the opening title sequence13.- 14 Daniel Knauf noted in an interview: “I’m a big fan of Tolkien”, in “The Making of a Magnificient De (…)
5The pilot – Milfay – opens with a prologue told by Samson (Michael J.
Anderson), the carnival’s dwarf manager. The prologue not only evokes that of J.R.R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings (1954)14, but immediately captures the viewer’s attention as it presents him/her with the plot’s narrative framework:Before the beginning, after the Great War between Heaven and Hell, God created the Earth and gave dominion over it to the crafty ape he called Man; and to each generation was born a creature of light and a creature of darkness; and great armies clashed by night in the ancient war between Good and Evil. There was magic then, nobility, and unimaginable cruelty; and so it was until the day that a false sun exploded over Trinity, and Man forever traded away wonder for reason.
- 15 As Gilles Deleuze notes, “the close-up extracts the face […] from all spatio-temporal co-ordinates” (…)
- 16 Daniel Knauf, “Magic and Myth. The Meaning of Carnivàle”, Carnivàle. The Complete Second Series, HB (…)
- 17 “Dan Knauf Interview”, The Bally, February 15, 2005, <http://wwwcarnycom/bally/dan.html >, April 11, 2011.
6The close-up on Samson’s face, which is accentuated by the dark background surrounding him, highlights the timeless dimension of the epic15 informing it with a universal dimension. Immediately after the prologue there is a brief and abrupt flash of light. The viewer is then suddenly plunged into Ben Hawkins’s nightmare: a world saturated with cryptic clues and symbols. A detailed study of this nightmare reveals that all the key elements of the series are already present, as Daniel Knauf explains, “for me the thesis was set out at the very first episode16”. Consequently, the viewer is given a number of hints to help him/her wade through Carnivàle’s complex narrative maze. Moreover, the economy of the dream segments enabled Knauf to pile up information in a condensed narrative form.
There is undoubtedly a Lynchean colouring to this dream segment, which is reminiscent of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper’s surreal “red room dream” in Twin Peaks (1, 3). Indeed, as in Dale Cooper’s dream in which the evil character of Bob appears through flashes of light, the Tattooed Man, whom we see running through the fields in Ben’s nightmare, is glimpsed at through flashes of lightning conferring an almost subliminal effect to the dream’s imagery. Consequently, the viewer is left with the impression he/she has just awoken from a nightmare, which he/she only remembers fragmentarily. As Knauf explains, “it’s done in flashes, and it’s done almost to an abstraction” to “start a clue going17”. The dream ends almost as abruptly as it began with Ben waking up in his home. The opening scene of Carnivàle clearly mirrors the opening title sequence as we move from the world of fiction (Samson’s prologue and Ben’s dream) to the tragic reality of Ben’s mother’s death in a dust-ridden Oklahoma farm. - 18 The way in which this scene is filmed is reminiscent of the atmosphere depicted in Edward Hopper’s (…)
- 19 Samson tells Ben: “I reckon Henry Scudder is your daddy”,The River, season 1, episode 7.
- 20 Daniel Knauf notes that Justin and Iris are “the children of Belyakov” in “Magic and Myth. The Mean (…)
7The dream and vision segments also enable Knauf to stage the remote battle waged between Ben Hawkins and Brother Justin, laying emphasis on the parallel structure of the narrative. The second episode, After the Ball is Over, opens on Ben Hawkins and Brother Justin’s first shared dream from which both characters will awake simultaneously. This brief segment18 gives the viewer further information on the show’s narrative pattern. We can see Ben and Brother Justin sitting side by side at a counter in an empty diner as they are greeted by the waitress’s cryptic words “Every Prophet in his House”.
Facing them is a mirror in which they can both see Henry “Hack” Scudder and Lucius Belyakov. This scene functions as a visual chiasmus in which Scudder, Ben’s father19, wearing an evening jacket and a top hat, can be seen seated behind Brother Justin while Belyakov20, Justin’s father, dressed in a Russian uniform, is sitting behind Ben. Agrandir Original (png, 485k)
- 21 In the series the Avatars are portrayed as human-like beings with supernatural powers. Each generat (…)
8Not only does this scene stress the parallel structure of the narrative, highlighting the forthcoming battle between good and evil, but the visual chiasmus while restoring both Avatars’21 ascendancies through the reflection in the mirror, also indicates the double-crossing intrigue and the way in which the parallel plotlines will constantly overlap during the two seasons to finally conflate into a single plotline in which both Avatars will confront one another as prefigured by the final explosion that brutally ends the dream.
9In Insomnia (season 1, episode 9) and Hot and Bothered (1, 10) Ben is fighting off sleep so as not to have to face his nightmares. In Hot and Bothered, as soon as Ben dozes off, the figure of the Tattooed man reappears before him. Ben’s momentary lapses of consciousness denote not only the collapsing boundaries between fiction and reality – which are recurrent throughout the show, highlighting the fissures in the narrative pattern – but they also work as signals addressed to the viewer to help him/her remain fully aware of the narrative’s unfolding and its significant details.
10The dreams and visions function both analeptically and proleptically as they provide links between the different episodes of the narrative, as well as between the past, present and future. A role also embodied by characters such as the carnival’s blind mentalist, Lodz (Patrick Bauchau), who acts as a link between the carnies and the Avatars (Management, Ben Hawkins). He will also link the living and the dead in the show’s second season notably when he takes over Ruthie’s body to communicate with Lila, the Bearded Lady.
Yet dreams are also a means to reflect the uncertainty and the fear of the period, as Ruthie, the snake charmer, tells Ben in Hot and Bothered: “Everyone has bad dreams. It’s the times we live in. It’s hard to feel safe…”11Hence, dreams convey in Carnivàle a sense of doubt and indeterminacy as they become the locus of hidden and mysterious meanings. Yet, by deciphering the dream and vision segments, the viewer will probably enjoy a clearer view of the narrative’s cryptic meaning as Lodz tells Ben in Insomnia: “you must listen to what your dreams tell you. They will guide you”. A piece of advice which may well be understood here as an oblique address to the viewers.
12However, dreams are only one example of the links between the diegesis and the supernatural events which occur regularly throughout the show. In After the Ball is Over (1, 2) Clayton Jones, (a.k.a. Jonesy), assigns a task to the roustabouts while he asks Ben to clean the baggage trailer:
Jonesy.
You’re in charge of the baggage trailer.
Ben. The what?
Jonesy. Baggage trailer ’round back. Run down trailer with a big ole roof on her. Can’t miss it.- 22 Daniel Knauf, “Behind the Scenes. The Making Of Carnivàle”, Carnivàle. The Complete First Series, H (…)
13Ben obeys and as he walks away from the carnival’s encampment he comes to the trailer, which is located under a tree on the outskirts of the encampment. As he enters the trailer he notices a fœtus in a jar, he then opens an old case in which he finds an evening jacket, a top hat and an old dusty box, which contains the picture of a young woman standing in front of a truck bearing the “Big Sky Farms” sign. As he looks at the back of the photo he sees the following initials “H. S. [Henry Scudder] and FLO [obviously his mother Flora]”. The trailer’s door suddenly slams shut, leaving him in the dark, enhancing the underlying tension and unsettling atmosphere of the scene.
As he leaves the trailer, the eyes of the fœtus open suddenly – “a great moment22” according to Knauf – warning the viewer about the uncanny and eerie aspect of the story, maybe also a way for the director to tell the viewer: “keep your eyes wide open”. When Ben tells Samson he has just come from the baggage trailer, the latter retorts: “We don’t got no baggage trailer. Nobody’s got a baggage trailer. It’s an old carnie gag, like hunting for snipe.” When Ben brings Samson to the place where the trailer was it has, to his great surprise, disappeared. But there is an uncanny feeling when Ben shows Samson the photo he found “[i]n the trailer that ain’t there”.Agrandir Original (jpeg, 2,5M)
- 23 Roland Barthes, “The Reality Effect” (1968), in The Novel: An Anthology of Criticism and Theory, 19 (…)
- 24 Ibid.
14This lapse in the interstices of the narrative fabric illustrates how insignificant objects, which stand for “concrete reality23”, induce what Barthes referred to as the Reality Effect.
These details convey a sense of realism to the narrative. Ben’s photograph illustrates the “need to authenticate the ‘real’: [as] the photograph [is] ([an] immediate witness of ‘what was here’)24”, shedding light on the flaws and cracks of reality through which surreal events slip into the narrative, enhancing not only the weird atmosphere which imbues the show, but also the lifelike features which characterize the entire series.15Furthermore, the parallel and circular structures of the narrative pattern carefully tread lines between fiction and reality, enhancing the viewer’s puzzlement. The importance of the various opposing groups of characters portrayed throughout the series shed light on the plot’s parallel structure as well as on the way in which both plotlines interact: Sofie and Apollonia; Brother Justin and Norman Balthus; Brother Justin and Clayton Jones and Brother Justin and Ben Hawkins, etc. I will only examine here three of these couples.
- 25 Brother Justin, “I have journeyed into the wilderness”, 1, 10. In the same episode Brother Justin i (…)
- 26 Michael Strang, Fan and Carnivàle mythologist in “Magic and Myth. The Meaning of Carnivàle”, op. ci (…)
- 27 In the mythology of Carnivàle, the Omega is, like the Alpha, a female who is the only other known e (…)
16The relationship between Brother Justin and Norman, who took Justin and his sister Iris in when they were only children and nurtured them, will progressively deteriorate notably because of Justin’s deep belief that he has been chosen by God to carry out some mysterious mission. At the beginning of season 2, Norman is left paralysed and mute after undergoing a stroke in Los Moscos (2.1). The stroke was probably caused by the revelation of Justin’s true nature. A change in character which occurs during his errand25 on the roads of California and his stay at the Sherwood State Hospital’s psychiatric ward: “Justin Crowe, the man, died in the wilderness”.
Not only does Norman act as the revealer of Justin’s true nature – “my greatest evil: saving your life!” – but he is there to witness the event of the Creature of Darkness within Justin (“Justin there is a demon within you”, The Day that Was the Day (1.12). Yet he is unable to kill him in cold blood when Justin pleads with him to do so, and as such he remains Justin’s “last link to humanity26”. It is only when Justin fully reveals his evil nature that Norman will try to assassinate him during one of the preacher’s public rallies (Lincoln Highway, UT, 2.9,). Norman’s failure to kill Justin, the Usher of Destruction27, may illustrate, in a certain way, man’s inability to prevent the Armageddon.17Although both characters do not meet during the first season, the personal evolution of Brother Justin and Jonesy clearly contribute to emphasize the narrative’s parallel structure. Halfway through the first season in Pick a Number (1.6), Brother Justin loses his faith in God after the mysterious fire that destroyed Chin’s brothel killing six homeless children, and decides to leave Mintern.
While sitting one evening with a group of hobos around a campfire he tells the undercover reporter Tommy Dolan: “I lost my God”. This episode signals his progressive switch over to the “dark side of the Force”. Meanwhile, Jonesy loses his faith in Samson, having discovered while visiting Management’s trailer (Black Blizzard, 1.4) that there was no one behind the curtains. The segment’s chiaroscuro lighting establishes a visual tension enhanced by the haunting score, while the contrasting interplay between light and dark signal the uncertainty and ambiguity of the scene warning the viewers against any reliance on what they and Jonesy see. 18The parallel structure is also enhanced by the Doppelgänger motif and the recurrent use of mirrors. In Los Moscos (2.1) Sofie is filmed from behind, wandering all alone on a dusty road. The viewer catches a glimpse of two shadows stretching behind her and walking side by side: Sofie’s and that of a female veiled figure, whom we suppose to be her mother.
In the final episode, Sofie, who is locked up in the cabin off Brother Justin’s house, confronts a black female figure dressed in a funeral veil whom the viewer believes once more to be Apollonia. As the figure nears Sofie, she lifts up her veil revealing not Apollonia’s face but Sofie’s who tells her “This… is… your… house”: thus giving shape to the cryptic sentence “Every Prophet in her House” uttered to Sofie by a young girl she passes by as she is walking along the road leading her to New Canaan (The Road to Damascus, 2.6). This scene is a perfect illustration of the show’s puzzle-like pattern in which all the pieces seem to fall into place retrospectively.- 28 Daniel Knauf, “Magic and Myth. The Meaning of Carnivàle”, op. cit.
19While discussing the two main protagonists, Daniel Knauf argued that Ben “[is] the mirror image of Brother Justin28”. This is perfectly illustrated in the peeling scene in Alamogordo, NM (2.
2), when Brother Justin has one of his visions while combing his hair in front of a mirror. The comb suddenly sticks and yanks a piece of flesh from his scalp. Another piece comes and another, until his entire face is peeling off as he finally shreds the mask of skin from his head revealing Ben Hawkins’s face. “Who are you?” asks Justin while gazing at the ghoulish sight. This segment is a nod to Lynch’s TV series, notably the episode (Lonely Souls, 2.14) in which Leland Palmer, while looking at himself in the mirror, sees the reflection of Killer Bob’s face – the demonic entity hosted in Leland’s body – smirking back not really at him but at the viewer.- 29 Ben is told by Management in The Day that Was the Day (1, 12): “To restore a life, you must take a (…)
- 30 “Albrecht tells reporters that the second season of Carnivàle was originally supposed to conclude w (…)
20Another main feature of the narrative lies in its circular pattern.
If we consider the first (Milfay) and last episodes (New Canaan, CA) of the show, we cannot avoid noticing the obvious circularity of the plotline. The close of the first episode ends with Ben healing Maddy, the young disabled girl. While performing his cure on the young girl’s legs the surrounding nature withers of life, the flower petals fall, the grass wilts and blackens progressively. To cure the little girl, Ben has had to sacrifice the surrounding nature29. This scene is mirrored during the show’s final cliffhanger as we see Sofie entering the cornfield. As she begins healing Brother Justin the surrounding corn ears blacken and wither progressively row after row. The circular pattern of the narrative tends to corroborate Chris Albrecht’s claim that the second season of Carnivàle was to end so as to propose a satisfactory close-ended conclusion to the viewers and it seems, therefore, possible to believe that the series’ creator, who introduced the cliffhanger, was hoping to pressure HBO into pursuing the show30. - 31 “Dan Knauf Interview”, The Bally, February 15, 2005. <http://www.Carnycom/bally/dan.html>, April 11, 2011.
- 32 Ibid.
21As a result, we may note how both the holistic dimension and fragments of the narrative convey a puzzle-like impression to the show. The fragments and the overall framework are closely intertwined; as Daniel Knauf explains, “[i]f you’re going to deconstruct the show, you have to start from the big and work your way down to the small31”. Each episode plays, just like in a puzzle, a pivotal part in the overall structure as each detail contributes to the depiction of the whole picture, suggesting a more dynamic role of the viewer. However, Knauf warns us against reading too much into the show: “like I said […] sometimes a cigar is just a cigar32.”
22Hence, the eruption of dreams into waking experience transgresses the limits between dreams and narrative reality as it refers to a reality located beyond the limits of dreams conveying a feeling of otherworldliness.
By disrupting the linearity of the narrative process, the dreams and visions introduce an unstable verisimilitude, which not only puzzles the viewer, but leads him/her to the discovery of an apparently unknown reality. Moreover, the binary and circular patterns of Carnivàle’s narrative deviate from the traditional narratological canons, greatly contributing to the show’s constant interplay between fiction and reality. Another prominent aspect of Carnivàle I wish to explore now is the way in which Daniel Knauf wove fiction into historical reality by notably altering historical chronology, creating once again confusion and disorientation as the narration manipulates time and space.- 33 Daniel Knauf in “The Museum of Television & Radio’s William S. Paley Television Festival. Carnivàle(…)
- 34 The historical setting of Carnivàle required significant research and the presence of a historical (…)
- 35 Daniel Knauf explains that he “wanted to do something with the aspect of more long ago and far away (. ..)
23Carnivàle is set at the core of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl; Daniel Knauf claims he chose that particular historical period because “the Depression just seemed such a pivotal time in American history when anything could have happened and there were so many awful things happening back then. It seems almost a reasonable […] proposition that the devil was there33”. I shall therefore delve into the way in which the storyline is embedded into history and examine how both are intricately interwoven. The historical setting34 depicting America amid the throes of the Depression contributes to the portrayal of a period of despair, war fears and political tensions. Furthermore, setting the plot in the past clearly gives an impression of remoteness35 while contributing to its epic dimension.
- 36 See this segment on YouTube, <http://www.youtube.com?v=WSLFXzjhEM8>, January 10, 2012.
- 37 Management to Ben in Los Moscos 2. 1).
24The historical template of the plot comprises a period going from the First World War to the Trinity Test, which took place on July 16 1945, 210 miles south from Los Alamos on the Alamargodo Bombing Range. The recurrent visions of the trenches in which Henry Scudder crosses paths with the Russian infantryman Lucius Belyakov, an opposing Avatar, may well be viewed as an omen of the Second World War, which will reach its climax with the use of the atomic weapon. While their encounter heralds the forthcoming battle between their offspring – Ben Hawkins and Justin Crowe – the nuclear explosion Ben envisions in his dreams, in Los Moscos (2, 1)36, not only symbolizes the Apocalypse, “[a] weapon, a full sun wrought by the hands of men. It is the last link in a chain of events unfolding even as we speak […]37” but also marks the end of the Age of Wonder and the beginning of the Age of Reason mentioned by Samson’s prologue.
25I will, therefore, chart out how the historical context of the depression and the Dust Bowl, the numerous cultural references, the radio and the circus all partake in creating the subtle cultural and historical subtext of the series.
However, the chronological and geographical discrepancies question the show’s realism.26From the outset the atmosphere of the period informs the show. As Ben Hawkins is about to bury his mother, who has just died of dust pneumonia, a bulldozer moves into the frame. Ben steps in between his mother’s body and the bulldozer, frantically trying to prevent the destruction of his home, but the driver tells him he has been appointed by the bank to expropriate him and destroy his farm: “This is the property of First Merchants Trust. Now you’ve been warned. Law’s on its way.” Because of the Great Depression many farmers failed instalment payments as a consequence of which banks repossessed their farms throwing them and their families onto the roads in search for a better life. This type of situation was, at the time, an everyday occurrence. Numerous stories recount similar dramatic cases. One example is to be found in Studs Terkel’s book, Hard Times (1970):
- 38 Studs Terkel, Hard Times. An Oral History of the Great Depression (1970), New York-London, The New (…)
One morning a giant tractor came in, like we had never seen before. My daddy used to do all his work with horses. So this huge tractor came in and began to knock down this corral, this small corral where my father kept his horses. We didn’t understand why. In the matter of a week, the whole face of the land was changed […]. We all of us climbed into an old Chevy that my dad had. And then we were in California, and migratory workers38.
- 39 Studs Terkel, op. cit.: “I think the Depression had some kind of human qualities with it that we la (…)
- 40 See Pierre Borhan, Dorothea Lange. Le cœur et les raisons d’une photographe, Paris, Éditions du Seu (…)
27Meanwhile, the side show caravan appears and the carnies, who will pick up Ben, help him bury his mother.
This particular scene underlines the sense of mutual aid, which, according to some of Terkel’s witnesses, has disappeared nowadays39. The ubiquity of poverty at the time is made clear from the very first episode of the series as we see Ben walking along the railroad tracks where the poor migrants have set up their encampment recalling the photos taken, at the time, by Dorothea Lange40 who chronicled the lives of the migrants and displaced people during the Dust Bowl.- 41 “The wind grew stronger, whisked under stones, carried up straws and old leaves, and even little cl (…)
- 42 Woody Guthrie, Country & Folk Roots, London, Sanctuary Records Group Ltd, 2003.
28In the fourth episode entitled Black Blizzard, the Dust Bowl is the main character of the plotline and bears a strong resemblance to the description of the storms in the opening chapter of The Grapes of Wrath41 and in Woody Guthrie’s song entitled The Great Dust Storm (Dust Storm Disaster)42 in which he portrays the storm which occurred on April 14 1935.
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29Because of the storm, the protagonists are held in camera, therefore inducing moments of great tension creating at times a stifling and claustrophobic atmosphere as is the case for the trio: Samson, Osgood and the prostitute, Miss Jolene. Not to mention the duo: Lodz, the blind mentalist, and Ben Hawkins who find refuge from the storm in an abandoned house. Lodz takes advantage of the situation to test Ben’s powers. For others the storm provides a moment of rest and relief as it does for Sofie and Harlan, the café owner. Yet the Dust Bowl may also be read as something supernatural and viewed, from a religious viewpoint, as a punishment from God, which is exactly how Brother Justin views it in Milfay:
Latter days version of the vile plagues that rained on Egypt, the fires that consumed Sodom and Gomorrah, scourges of the Old Testament, yes, but even now brothers and sisters, even now, droughts and pestilence fester in the very heart of this great land […] Titanic sandstorms, the likes of which man has not seen since the days of the prophets.
And I ask myself, what are these things? What are they if not evidence of God’s fury? What are they if not harbingers of the Apocalypse?30A network of cultural references also contributes to conveying the atmosphere of the Thirties enhancing the show’s realism. The names of Theda Bara, Caruso, Dempsey, Valentino and Bela Lugosi mentioned by Samson and Jonesy are all evocative of the period.
31Some historical events are mentioned now and then during the show. In Babylon, Lila, the Bearded Lady, reads the newspaper headlines to Lodz and informs: “Austrian Chancellor, Engelbert Dolfuss, was assassinated last night by nazi insurgents” – consequently locating the events in July 1934. In Alamogordo, NM (2, 2) the camera lingers on one of the roustabouts sleeping, his face covered by The Daily Chronicle whose headlines inform us of the Italian annexation of Tripoli, also situating the action in 1934. But in Creed (2, 5), while arriving at their destination the rousties are discussing the upcoming “fight of the century” between Joe Louis and Max Baer in September 1935.
Thus, while these historical events anchor the fictional narrative into historical reality, by distorting them so they fit the narrative pattern, the producer blurs once more the boundaries between fiction and reality. Yet, while fictionalizing history the show creates its own fictional reality.- 43 Robert J. Brown, Manipulating the Ether. The Power Of Broadcasting Radio in Thirties America, Jeffe (…)
- 44 Matthew Teorey “Metadrama in Old Time Radio: ‘Abbott…What Page Are You On?’”, The Journal of Americ (…)
32The other main feature of the series I would now like to dwell on is the radio. The radio was a social and cultural force which dominated America in the Thirties, a period which has often been referred to as the “Golden Age” of radio. As Robert J. Brown notes, by “the mid-1930s [the] radio became a pervasive influence in American life43”. The radio’s great popular appeal was partly due, as Matthew Teorey avers, to the fact that “its fictional characters entered the listener’s world44” in the same way that, nowadays, the heroes of Carnivàle enter our own world.
Hence, while contributing to what Barthes termed the Reality Effect, the radio will also provide for the show’s meta-fictional aspect.- 45 The mp3 recording of this programme can be found on the following website: <Erreur ! Référence de l (…)
33Although the radio played a major role in making the country more homogeneous, it was also used by some as a pulpit to spread venom throughout the ether. So, despite the atmosphere it contributes to creating throughout the show notably by playing Ruth Etting’s song “Love Me or Leave Me” as well as music by Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and Tommy Dorsey, it is used as a pivotal element of the show’s narrative structure. In Milfay the radio denotes the contrapuntal function of objects in fiction as it provides us with a narrative counterpoint to Brother Justin’s nightmare. As Justin awakes, the radio is broadcasting the famous radio show The Shadow, and we can hear the popular radio character addressing his opponent, Joe Brecker, a convict who is about to be executed: “So you weren’t expecting me, and yet prisons are filled with shadows, shadows in the minds of men walking in the shadow of death itself.
” Brother Justin, like The Shadow’s foe, is a prisoner of his own dreams and visions, which recurrently come to haunt him at night, bestowing upon his shadowy character an aura of mystery. It is, however, worth noticing here again the anachronistic feature of this scene. The Shadow was a famous radio show all throughout the Thirties. However, the episode used in this short segment is entitled The Silent Avenger45, and was broadcasted on March 13, 1938. Yet, Carnivàle is supposed to take place in 1934. This throws light once more on the way in which the authors manipulate and distort historical facts to suit the narrative pattern.34During his errand as he wanders the roads of California Justin will become the hero of a radio show entitled True Tales on the Road, a show produced by Tommy Dolan on KZAK radio station. The radio creates a mise en abyme effect in the narrative structure, as the fictional character of Brother Justin becomes the hero of a fictitious show within the diegesis.
His errand is punctuated by the recurrent question raised at the end of each broadcast: “And what about Brother Justin? Where is he? Where are you, Brother Justin?” This mise en abyme effect is enhanced in Pick a Number (1.6). As we hear Tommy Dolan’s recurrent question, an old garage owner is sitting listening to the radio. Meanwhile, the viewer sees through the open garage doorframe Brother Justin walking by in the distance and disappearing into the night, signalling to the viewer the beginning of his dark and solitary errand into the wilderness.- 46 The programme was broadcasted in the evening on October 30, 1938.
- 47 Robert J. Brown, op. cit., p. 238.
35In Hot and Bothered (1.10) Iris convinces her brother of the fantastic potential of the radio: “100,000 people listen to his show every week and those listeners could be the backbone of your new church”, while Dolan insists on the great advantages he could have spreading his word thanks to the new medium: “30 million people have radios in this country Brother Justin.
It’s a new age.” It is to be noted that his programme is an evening show: as Robert J. Brown argues, while discussing the reason for which Orson Welles’s broadcast “War of the Worlds46” was so conclusive in inciting panic among the listeners, “tuning late was a strong conditioning factor47”.- 48 For a more detailed study on Roosevelt’s use of the medium see Robert J. Brown, op. cit.
- 49 We may perhaps draw a parallel here between the character of Brother Justin who claims to be “the l (…)
36Therefore, at the end of the first season and all during the second one the radio will become the instrument through which Brother Justin will mould and manipulate people’s minds, underlining the major influence of the medium in the Thirties. Franklin D. Roosevelt was probably the first American politician to recognize the radio’s full potential48 notably through his “fireside chats” as the medium gave him direct access to the people.
Yet Roosevelt was not the only talented radio orator who understood the power of the new medium. Such was also the case of one of America’s most potent radio demagogues, the so-called Radio Priest, Father Charles Edward Coughlin, who greatly inspired the character of Brother Justin. The radio progressively becomes the medium through which Justin will manipulate minds and convert his flock of listeners to his cause with his religious evening programme: Brother Justin’s Church of the Air49. The radio’s potent influence is illustrated by the way in which Justin enrols Varlyn Stroud – Los Moscos (2.1) – who is in prison, while his radio show is being broadcasted. We hear Justin’s voice in a subliminal message call on Stroud – “You will be my apostle” – as he sets him free, a way of demonstrating the radio’s hold over the listeners and the power exerted by those who mastered that medium.- 50 Ibid., p. 18.
37Let us now consider Brother Justin’s rhetoric in his fire-and-brimstone sermons.
Justin’s rhetoric owes much to that of Roosevelt who would routinely refer to himself in the first person and address the American public as “you” allowing for his words to come over as a friendly conversation50 conveying a sense of close interaction with the public: “And though I am alone in this studio I can sense your presence. You are with me and I am with you” (Los Moscos, 2.1).- 51 Donald Warren, Radio Priest. Charles Coughlin the Father of Hate Radio, New York, The Free Press, 1 (…)
- 52 Ibid., p. 63. This is an excerpt of a speech given on January 27, 1935.
- 53 Ibid., p. 60. Coughlin was the first to coin the word “banksters”, p. 54.
- 54 See Brown, op. cit., “Sam Rosenman admired the ‘attractiveness’ of his voice; its fine shadings and (…)
38Yet, the rest of his speech clearly recalls the rhetoric and themes developed by Father Coughlin whose speeches mingled politics and religion which would rivet public attention by creating what Donald Warren terms “an ecumenism of discontent51”: “This land, your land, has been stolen.
Stolen by the international bankers. Stolen by the crooked politicians. Stolen by cheap immigrant labour” (Los Moscos, 2.1). This sermon clearly echoes some of Father Coughlin’s: “Keep America safe for Americans and not the hunting ground of international plutocrats!52”; “the international bankers of ill repute53”, which highlight both features of anti-semitism and populism. Both Roosevelt54 and Coughlin had outstanding voices, which proved a significant asset for an aural medium like the radio. Yet, Justin’s warm, enthralling and mesmerizing voice, which has an almost sexual tone to it, seems closer to that of Coughlin’s than of Roosevelt’s. Donald Warren quotes the writer Wallace Stegner’s detailed description of Father Coughlin’s voice in 1935:A beautiful baritone… his range was spectacular. He always began in a low rich pitch, speaking slowly, gradually increasing in tempo and vehemence, then soaring into high and passionate tones… His diction was musical, the effect authoritative.
39Hence, the character of Brother Justin, who will progressively ensnare the impoverished masses in his spiritual web as the plot unfolds, stands as a subtle blend of two major historical figures of the Thirties – Franklin D. Roosevelt and Father Coughlin – emphasizing once more the interplay between fiction and reality.
- 55 Knauf was vying for creating a new form of television viewing in which the viewers would involve th (…)
40The last aspect I would like to focus on is that of the circus which had, as Sofie tells Ben, an important role to play at the time: “The people in these towns, they’re asleep. All day at work, at home, just sleepwalkers. We wake them up55” (Milfay). The circus motif symbolises illusion. While illusion is conjured up for the circus spectator, this illusion rests on the following paradox: to be effective it must be denied yet considered real in itself. Thus (like the circus spectator) the viewer, while escaping into the realm of illusion, must accept the show’s deceptive illusionary totality.
The way in which Knauf mingles historical and fictional reality in Carnivàle subtly outlines this tacit agreement between the producer and the viewers.- 56 Charles Philip Fox and Tom Parkinson, The Circus in America (1969), Santa Monica, Hennessey + Ingal (…)
- 57 Janet M. Davis, The Circus Age. Culture and Society under the American Big Top, Chapel Hill & Londo (…)
- 58 Ibid., p. 27-28.
41As Fox and Parkinson note, excitement and anticipation permeated the towns and cities when sideshows or circuses would arrive in town56, “coming from nowhere and vanishing into nothing57”, while time would be suddenly set in abeyance as a world of fantasy and illusion sprung up into the real world. As Janet M. Davis contends: “[d]uping was a central part of the circus; consequently audiences were always vulnerable as they unwittingly became part of the ‘show’58”, establishing, therefore, a link between the audience and the show.
- 59 Lincoln Highway, UT (2.9) opens as we see Brother Justin looking straight ahead at a spider web spa (…)
42The way in which the sideshow, and particularly the ten-in-one (Milfay, 1.1), is shot by hand-held camera suggests unrehearsed filming of reality and conveys an impression of dizziness and disorientation. The audience feel as though they are part of the scene rather than viewing it from a detached and remote position, which contributes to engulfing the viewer in a world of confusion and doubt, hence entrapping him/her in the carnival’s spider web symbolized by the Colossus Ferris Wheel just in the same way it eventually ensnares Brother Justin59.
- 60 Davis explains that, at the time, a lot of the circus people “were social outsiders”, op. cit., p. (…)
- 61 The Man Eating Chicken plays on the double-entendre of the expression illustrating carny promotiona (…)
43The sideshow also encompasses the themes of errand, estrangement, alienation and marginality60.
The eerie and murky atmosphere of the series focuses on the dark side of the human experience. The mysterious Management, the real freaks (Samson and Sabina the Scorpion Woman) and the fake ones (Turtle Boy and The Man Eating Chicken61), contribute to the show’s unsettling atmosphere while inviting the viewer to reflect on human nature. - 62 David J. Skal and Elias Savada note that “[f]reakishness, deformity, and disability had taken root (…)
44If the show62 inevitably brings to mind Tod Browning’s famous movie Freaks (1932), the oneirological, dark and disturbing atmosphere reminds us of two other of Browning’s movies: The Unholy Three (1925) and The Show (1927). In The Show the persuasive voice of Cock Robin, the spieler of the Hungarian freak emporium called The Palace of Illusions, draws the crowds to his bally stand while their insatiable curiosity keeps the tents filled. Most of the attractions are fake freaks, especially women with lower-body anomalies: Arachnadia the human spider, Neptunia the phony mermaid and Zela the truncated half-girl.
The sideshow’s main attraction depicts Salome’s dance of the seven veils, which reminds us of the Cooch show performed by the Dreiffus women in Carnivàle.- 63 Charles Philip Fox and Tom Parkinson, op. cit., p. 165.
- 64 Ibid.
- 65 Janet M. Davis, op. cit., p. 41.
45If the sideshow is fraught with references to the fictional world created by Tod Browning, it is also rooted in historical reality, giving once more credibility to the diegesis. Fox and Parkinson argue that the “truck shows63” first appeared in 1918, almost at the time when Henry Scudder found refuge with the Hyde & Teller Co. travelling circus (Insomnia, 1, 9), when Management bought it out – “just after that Scudder took the power” (Samson, 1.9). Consequently, the roving circus becomes the means through which Belyakov begins trailing Scudder. With its capacity to move about, the sideshow has complete freedom: “the truck circus was free to go as it chose64”, making “the country a chess board, [as it] move[d] [its] attractions from one point to another65”.
However, as soon as Ben arrives on the scene, the side-show’s circuit is disrupted:Ben. Do you have a regular circuit?
Jonesy. Circuit?
Ben. Yeah.
Jonesy. Used to. Now it’s just town by town, catch as catch can, and that ain’t hardly nothing!
Ben. Since when?
Jonesy (a beat). Since you showed up.46A point confirmed, in the same episode, by Lodz who tells Samson: “The circuit’s just an excuse. You know that” (Tipton, 1.3).
- 66 Brian Jarvis underlines the link between geography and history in postmodern American culture: “Giv (…)
- 67 Daniel Knauf in an interview, “Something Cryptic this Way Comes”, by Pam Casellas, The West Austral (…)
47Thus, although the plot is embedded within history, the topographical and geographical reality is of utmost importance66, as Daniel Knauf explains: “I had to take something logical and figure out the topography and in venturing into the unknown as they move from one ‘crappy little town’ […]67” to another.
By anchoring the narrative into spatial and territorial reality, Knauf enhances the plot’s credibility.- 68 The only living creatures the carnies meet in Babylon, Stangler, tells them “there’s a lot of souls (…)
- 69 However, the only clear geographical indication is that of Lincoln Highway also known as the “Main (…)
48Fourteen episodes out of 24 bear either a geographical indication or the name of a real or fictitious town (Milfay, Tipton, Babylon, The River, Lonnigan, Los Moscos, Alomogordo, Ingram, Creed, Damascus, Lincoln Highway, Cheyenne, New Canaan), underlining the importance of space while also mirroring the oscillation between wilderness, small towns and the open space. Indeed, most of these towns are either like Milfay (Oklahoma) a small unincorporated community, or like Babylon an eerie Texas mining ghost town68, which the Navarro county maps do not even show and which is located on an unnumbered county road somewhere between Dawson and Purden, or Cheyenne (another Texan ghost town).
Other towns like Creed are not even mentioned on any map of Oklahoma. New Canaan, the carnival’s final destination, is a small town located in San Benito County, south of Salinas. One soon gets lost in this geographical maze69 and begins to lose track of the route followed by the wandering sideshow as it becomes impossible to map the space represented by the lines and nodes of the towns, which appear and disappear in the fissures and fault lines of the landscape. Yet, when the sideshow reaches Lincoln Highway (Lincoln Highway, UT, 2, 9) the unfolding of events suddenly picks up speed, accelerating the narrative’s rhythm as both plotlines finally merge.- 70 Daniel Knauf, “The Making of a Magnificient Delusion”, op. cit.
49To conclude, the narrative reality of Carnivàle is filled with cracks and flaws through which surreal and mysterious events find their way, disrupting the narrative pattern yet enhancing its complexity, leaving the viewer at times disoriented and dazzled.
While embedding fiction into the historical template of the Thirties, Daniel Knauf deliberately adds a layer of confusion as he distorts and conflates the chronological course of events. Hence, while the realms of history and fiction collide, “The Grapes of Wrath meets David Lynch”70.- 71 See Jane Feuer, “The MTM Style”. Feuer gives an insightful definition to what is implied by the exp (…)
- 72 Brian L. Ott, “Introduction: The not TV text”, in It’s not TV. Watching HBO in the Post-Television (…)
- 73 Pierre Bourdieu, Contre-feux. Propos pour servir à la résistance contre l’invasion néo-libérale, Pa (…)
50Like OZ, The Wire, or John from Cincinnati, Carnivàle is a perfect illustration of HBO’s Golden Age. This hybrid show whose themes and numerous subtextual references may have seemed surprising at first clearly corresponds to what critics have termed “quality television71”: the cinematic quality, the costumes, the detailed historical reconstruction but especially its intricate narrative structure in which fiction subtly melds into reality, “demanded an intertextual literacy and activeness not typical of television viewers72” which contributed to the making of a true work of art.
Carnivàle contributed to the advent of new type of viewer which Pierre Bourdieu ironically defined as a kind of “post-modern hermeneutist73”.Haut de page
Notes
2 “Carnivàle Fans Besiege HBO with E-mails”, ZAP 2 it, zap2it.com, July 19, 2005.
3 “TV Guide Weighs in on HBO’s cancellation of Carnivàle”, TV Guide, June 1, 2005.
4 “Dan Knauf Interview”, The Bally, February 15, 2005, <http://www.carnycom/bally/dan.html > April 11, 2011.
5 See Henry Jenkins’s book Fans, Bloggers and Gamers. Explore Participatory Culture, New York & London, New York University Press, 2006. Henry Jenkins, who explores the concept of the active audience and fan culture notes that “[t]he past decade has seen a marked increase in the serialization of American television, the emergence of more complex appeals to program history, and the development of more intricate story arcs and cliffhangers.
To some degree, these æsthetic shifts can be linked to new reception practices enabled by the home archiving of videos, net discussion lists, and web program guides”, p. 145.6 Discussing Twin Peaks, Mark Jancovitch and James Lyons suggest in the introduction of their study on “quality television” that the show “was instrumental in provoking television producers to rethink their relationship to fans and cult audiences” thus underlining the growing importance of interplay in recent television shows. Mark Jancovitch & James Lyons, Quality Popular Television. Cult TV, the Industry and Fans, London, B.F.I. Publishing, 2003, p. 2.
7 See Jason Mittell, “Narrative Complexity in Contemporary American Television”, The Velvet Light Trap, November 58, Fall 2006, p. 29-40. Mittell gives an extremely convincing definition of narrative complexity: “At its most basic level, narrative complexity is a redefinition of episodic forms under the influence of serial narration – not necessarily a complete merger of episodic and serial forms but a shifting balance.
Rejecting the need for plot closure within every episode that typifies conventional episodic form, narrative complexity foregrounds ongoing stories across a range of genres”, p. 32.8 In an interview concerning the main title sequence Scott Boyajan explained: “Our goal was to create a title sequence that grounded viewers in the mid 1930s, but that also allowed people to feel a larger presence of good and evil over all of time”, “A52 Masters Fate in New Main Title Sequence for HBO’s Carnivàle”, darnellworks.com. September 15, 2003, <http://www.darnellworks.com/a52/nr0052.html>, April 15, 2011. The influence of Carnivàle’s opening title sequence can also be traced in the opening title sequence of Showtime’s series Huff (2004-2006).
9 David Marc, “Carnivàle. TV drama without TV genre” in It’s not TV. Watching HBO in the Post-Television Era, edited by Marc Leverette, Brian L. Ott and Cara Louise Buckley, New York and London, Routledge, 2008, p.
101-107, p. 101.10 Each card figures a famous painting, which changes anamorphically into a news reel.
11 Peter Brueghel the Elder’s Fall of Rebel Angels (1562) and Peter Brueghel the Younger’s The Peasant Dance (1568), Michelangelo’s fresco The Last Judgement, Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan by Raphael, War in Heaven by Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1500), Gustave Doré’s The Archangel Michael and his Angels Fighting the Dragon (1865-1866)…
12 The news reels show historical footage of the Bonus Marchers approaching the Capitol, Mussolini, Roosevelt, Molotov and Stalin, Jesse Owens and Babe Ruth and the Ku Klux Klan.
13 Hélène Duccini lays emphasis on the importance of music, which signals the switch from reality into fiction in opening title sequences, just in the same way it does in television commercials: « La musique des génériques d’émission joue un rôle analogue [à celui du spot publicitaire]: prévenir les téléspectateurs, peut-être éloignés du récepteur, que l’émission commence ; c’est un signal d’appel.
» In Hélène Duccini, La télévision et ses mises en scène (1998), Paris, Armand Colin, 2010, p. 17.14 Daniel Knauf noted in an interview: “I’m a big fan of Tolkien”, in “The Making of a Magnificient Delusion”, <http://www.hbo.com/carnivale/behind/daniel_knauf.shtml>, April 11, 2011. See also David Knauf’s interview by Kate McCallum, « The Great Idea. HBO’s Carnivàle », Scriptmag.com, May/June 2004, <http://www.bridgeartsmedia.com/img/Carnivale.pdf >, April 15, 2011: “I loved The Lord of the Rings. I loved epic fantasy […]”, p. 32.
15 As Gilles Deleuze notes, “the close-up extracts the face […] from all spatio-temporal co-ordinates”. Gilles Deleuze (translated by Hugh Tomlinson and Barbara Habberjam), Cinema 1 The Movement-Image (1983), Minneapolis, The University of Minnesota Press, 2009, p. 108.
16 Daniel Knauf, “Magic and Myth. The Meaning of Carnivàle”, Carnivàle. The Complete Second Series, HBO Home Video, 2006.
17 “Dan Knauf Interview”, The Bally, February 15, 2005, <http://wwwcarnycom/bally/dan.html >, April 11, 2011.
18 The way in which this scene is filmed is reminiscent of the atmosphere depicted in Edward Hopper’s painting Nighthawks (1942).
19 Samson tells Ben: “I reckon Henry Scudder is your daddy”,The River, season 1, episode 7.
20 Daniel Knauf notes that Justin and Iris are “the children of Belyakov” in “Magic and Myth. The Meaning of Carnivàle”, op. cit.
21 In the series the Avatars are portrayed as human-like beings with supernatural powers. Each generation gives birth to a Creature of Light and a Creature of Darkness.
22 Daniel Knauf, “Behind the Scenes. The Making Of Carnivàle”, Carnivàle. The Complete First Series, HBO Video, 2004.
23 Roland Barthes, “The Reality Effect” (1968), in The Novel: An Anthology of Criticism and Theory, 1900-2000, edited by Dorothy J.
Hale, Oxford, Blackwell Publishing, 2006, p. 229-234, p. 233.24 Ibid.
25 Brother Justin, “I have journeyed into the wilderness”, 1, 10. In the same episode Brother Justin is filmed walking down the church’s central aisle revealing some of the darkest secrets about certain members of his congregation. This scene seems to echo ABC’s miniseries Storm of the Century written by Stephen King and produced in 1999. The evil character, Andre Linoge (anagram of the demon Legion), is seen walking slowly up the church aisle revealing the town folks’ darkest secrets, creating havoc within the island’s small community.
26 Michael Strang, Fan and Carnivàle mythologist in “Magic and Myth. The Meaning of Carnivàle”, op. cit.
27 In the mythology of Carnivàle, the Omega is, like the Alpha, a female who is the only other known exception to the male restriction in Avatar succession and because of the allusion to “the Beginning and the End” in naming, the Omega is commonly accepted as the last Avatar.
The Usher of Destruction is a harbinger of the End of Times to usher in the Armageddon.28 Daniel Knauf, “Magic and Myth. The Meaning of Carnivàle”, op. cit.
29 Ben is told by Management in The Day that Was the Day (1, 12): “To restore a life, you must take a life… That is the way of our kind.”
30 “Albrecht tells reporters that the second season of Carnivàle was originally supposed to conclude with a satisfying and close-ended conclusion […] but that producers decided to add a cliffhanger, leaving the show’s small, but passionate legion of devotees at a loss”, “Carnivàle Fans Besiege HBO with E-mails”, ZAP 2 it, July 19, 2005. Yet, in an interview, Daniel Knauf notes that he understood Chris Albrecht’s decision; see “Dan Knauf Speaks about Carnivàle’s Cancellation”, Wednesday, May 11, 2005. <http://savecarnivale.blogspot.com/2005/05/dan-knauf-speaks-about-carnivales.html>, April 11, 2011. There is another piece of evidence underscoring the circular structure of the narrative.
During the first episode Jonesy seats Maddy and her brother in the Colossus Ferris Wheel and in the final episode he will make sure that both Iris and Justin are firmly seated in the wheel. This could possibly be read as parable of the fall from innocence (childhood) to sin (adulthood), from the Age of Wonder to that of Reason. This is corroborated by the fact that the atomic bomb also stands for a metaphor of this dramatic change, as Daniel Knauf explains, “[t]hat event marked the end of man as a child. That’s when man entered his adulthood”.31 “Dan Knauf Interview”, The Bally, February 15, 2005. <http://www.Carnycom/bally/dan.html>, April 11, 2011.
32 Ibid.
33 Daniel Knauf in “The Museum of Television & Radio’s William S. Paley Television Festival. Carnivàle”, March 16, 2004, in Carnivàle. The Complete Second Series, op. cit.
34 The historical setting of Carnivàle required significant research and the presence of a historical consultant who greatly contributed to reviews praising the show’s depiction of the period.
35 Daniel Knauf explains that he “wanted to do something with the aspect of more long ago and far away. I think [the show] would have lost a certain amount of its mystique if it were [set in the present]”, Scriptmag. Com, op. cit., p. 33.
36 See this segment on YouTube, <http://www.youtube.com?v=WSLFXzjhEM8>, January 10, 2012.
37 Management to Ben in Los Moscos 2.1).
38 Studs Terkel, Hard Times. An Oral History of the Great Depression (1970), New York-London, The New Press, 2005, p. 53. See also of course The Grapes of Wrath: “The tractor cut through again; the uncut space was ten feet wide. And back he came. The iron guard bit into the house-corner, crumbled the wall, and wrenched the little house from its foundation so that it fell sideways, crushed like a bug. And the driver was goggled and a rubber mask covered his nose and mouth. The tractor cut straight line on, and the air and the ground vibrated with its thunder.
The tenant man stared after it, his rifle in his hand. His wife was beside him, and the quiet children behind. And all of them stared after the tractor.” John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath (1939), New York-London, Penguin Books, 2006, p. 38-39.39 Studs Terkel, op. cit.: “I think the Depression had some kind of human qualities with it that we lack now”, p. 53; “The farmers were almost united. We had penny auction sales. Some neighbour would bid a penny and give it back to the owner”, p. 218.
40 See Pierre Borhan, Dorothea Lange. Le cœur et les raisons d’une photographe, Paris, Éditions du Seuil, 2002, p. 54 et p. 94. See also Studds Terkel, op. cit., “Here were all these people living in old, rusted-out car bodies. I mean that was their home. There were people living in shacks made of orange crates. One family with a whole lot of kids were living in a piano box. This wasn’t just a little section, this was maybe ten-miles wide and ten-miles long.
People living in whatever they could junk together”, p. 51.41 “The wind grew stronger, whisked under stones, carried up straws and old leaves, and even little clods, marking its course as it sailed across fields. The air and the sky darkened and through them the sun shone redly, and there was a raw sting in the air”, John Steinbeck, op. cit., p. 2. See also Studs Terkel, op. cit.: “Oh, the dust storms, they were terrible […]. These storms, when they would hit, you had to clean house from the attic to ground. Everything was covered in sand. Red sand, just full of oil”, p. 46.
42 Woody Guthrie, Country & Folk Roots, London, Sanctuary Records Group Ltd, 2003.
43 Robert J. Brown, Manipulating the Ether. The Power Of Broadcasting Radio in Thirties America, Jefferson, North Carolina and London, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2004, p. 2. My study owes much to Robert J. Brown insightful study on the major influence of the radio during the Thirties in America.
44 Matthew Teorey “Metadrama in Old Time Radio: ‘Abbott…What Page Are You On?’”, The Journal of American Culture, Volume 34, Issue 4, December 2011, p. 357-371, p. 357.
45 The mp3 recording of this programme can be found on the following website: <Erreur ! Référence de lien hypertexte non valide>. March 11, 2011.
46 The programme was broadcasted in the evening on October 30, 1938.
47 Robert J. Brown, op. cit., p. 238.
48 For a more detailed study on Roosevelt’s use of the medium see Robert J. Brown, op. cit.
49 We may perhaps draw a parallel here between the character of Brother Justin who claims to be “the left hand of God […] I am no longer his servant” (1, 8) and the main character of Flannery O’Connor’s novel Wise Blood, Hazel Motes, whose church “is the Church Without Christ”. Flannery O’Connor, Wise Blood (1952), London, Faber and Faber, 2008.
50 Ibid., p. 18.
51 Donald Warren, Radio Priest.
Charles Coughlin the Father of Hate Radio, New York, The Free Press, 1996, p. 29.52 Ibid., p. 63. This is an excerpt of a speech given on January 27, 1935.
53 Ibid., p. 60. Coughlin was the first to coin the word “banksters”, p. 54.
54 See Brown, op. cit., “Sam Rosenman admired the ‘attractiveness’ of his voice; its fine shadings and nuances, [and] the infinite variety he knew how to give it – strength, sarcasm, humor, volume, charm, persuasiveness”, p. 20.
55 Knauf was vying for creating a new form of television viewing in which the viewers would involve themselves in the ongoing process of the story. See “Freaking Hell”, December 16, 2004, in which Knauf argues that “[a]udiences are just starving for something different. If we think about sleepwalkers, there’s sleepwalker TV […]”, <http://www.theage.com.au/news/TV–Radio/Freaking-hell/2004/12/14/1102787083353.html>, April 11, 2011.
56 Charles Philip Fox and Tom Parkinson, The Circus in America (1969), Santa Monica, Hennessey + Ingalls, 2002, p.
10-21.57 Janet M. Davis, The Circus Age. Culture and Society under the American Big Top, Chapel Hill & London, The University of North Carolina Press, 2002, p. 45.
58 Ibid., p. 27-28.
59 Lincoln Highway, UT (2.9) opens as we see Brother Justin looking straight ahead at a spider web sparkling with droplets of water. The web progressively materializes into the carnival’s Ferris Wheel as the centre of the web/Wheel glows. An obvious ill omen as Justin’s brutal awakening attests to. The Ferris Wheel also symbolizes the magical atmosphere of those kind of fairs.
60 Davis explains that, at the time, a lot of the circus people “were social outsiders”, op. cit., p. 26.
61 The Man Eating Chicken plays on the double-entendre of the expression illustrating carny promotional strategy: as the curtain is drawn the viewers discover a man eating chicken. See Lonnigan, Texas (1.8).
62 David J. Skal and Elias Savada note that “[f]reakishness, deformity, and disability had taken root as a staple of American entertainment in the years following World War I”, in David J.
Skal and Elias Savada, Dark Carnival. The Secret World of Tod Browning. Hollywood’s Master of the Macabre, New York, Anchor Books, 1995, p. 89.63 Charles Philip Fox and Tom Parkinson, op. cit., p. 165.
64 Ibid.
65 Janet M. Davis, op. cit., p. 41.
66 Brian Jarvis underlines the link between geography and history in postmodern American culture: “Given the structural inseparability of space/place/landscape and social relations there can be no geographical knowledge without historical narrative. In other words, all spaces contain stories and must be recognised as the site of an ongoing struggle over meaning and value”, in Brian Jarvis, Postmodern Cartographies. The Geographical Imagination in Contemporary American Culture, New York, St Martin’s Press, 1998, p. 7.
67 Daniel Knauf in an interview, “Something Cryptic this Way Comes”, by Pam Casellas, The West Australian, Perth, December 15, 2004.
68 The only living creatures the carnies meet in Babylon, Stangler, tells them “there’s a lot of souls in Babylon”.
69 However, the only clear geographical indication is that of Lincoln Highway also known as the “Main Street Across America”.
70 Daniel Knauf, “The Making of a Magnificient Delusion”, op. cit.
71 See Jane Feuer, “The MTM Style”. Feuer gives an insightful definition to what is implied by the expression “quality television”: “Intertextuality and self-reflexivity operate both as the normative way of creating new programmes and as a way of distinguishing the ‘quality’ from the everyday product.” In Jane Feuer, Paul Kerr and Tise Vahimagi (eds.), MTM “Quality Television”, London, British film Institute Publishing, 1984, p. 32-60, p. 44.
72 Brian L. Ott, “Introduction: The not TV text”, in It’s not TV. Watching HBO in the Post-Television Era, op. cit., p. 97-100, p. 98.
73 Pierre Bourdieu, Contre-feux. Propos pour servir à la résistance contre l’invasion néo-libérale, Paris, Éditions Raisons D’Agir, 1998, p.
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Jean Du Verger enseigne actuellement l’anglais à l’ENSMM à Besançon après avoir enseigné à Paris V – René Descartes et Paris XI – Orsay. Il a aussi enseigné à l’université de Paris IV – Sorbonne où il a donné des cours sur le théâtre britannique contemporain (Harold Pinter et Tom Stoppard).
Il est l’auteur de trois article sur l’œuvre de Shakespeare intitulés: « Hamlet and Melancholy » dans Hamlet (CNED-Didier Erudition, 1997), « Shakespeare’s Anatomy of Madness in Context » dans « The true blank of thine eye ». Approches critiques de King Lear (Presses de l’université Paris-Sorbonne, 2009) et « Influence and Resurgence of Cinema and Cinematic Motifs in Two French Stagings of Antony and Cleopatra » dans Shakespeare on Screen: The Roman Plays (Presses Universitaires de Rouen et du Havre, 2009). Il est aussi l’auteur d’un article intitulé « Géographie et cartographie fictionnelles dans l’Utopie de Thomas More » publié dans la revue Moreana (décembre 2010). Il a par ailleurs écrit un article portant sur les séries télévisées « So many traps to set »: Subversion and Subversiveness in Profit » (GRAAT On-Line issue no. 6 December 2009 http://www.graat.fr/tv15duverger.pdf) ainsi que d’un article portant sur la contre-culture « Sex, Drugs and Protest: The Film Industry and the Counterculture » à paraître dans la revue électronique EOLLE. Il prépare actuellement une thèse sur la parodie dans le théâtre de Tom Stoppard sous la direction d’Elisabeth Angel-Perez.Articles du même auteur
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Photo: Carnival is back in Notting Hill after a two-year break
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The first day of the carnival is family-friendly, many children take part in the processions
The legendary Nottinghill Carnival has returned to the streets of London for the first time since 2019.
The giant costume parade will last for two days and is expected to attract millions of visitors. Traditionally, this is the largest street festival in Europe and the second largest carnival in the world after Rio. Its goal is to unite society by bringing together people of different views and ages.
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Thousands of people gathered for the first carnival after the pandemic
This celebration of loud music, colorful costumes, dancing and food with Caribbean roots has more than 50 years of history. It takes place on the last weekend of August in Notting Hill, West London from 1966 years old, but had to take a two-year break in 2020-2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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No carnival for two years due to the pandemic
Notting Hill’s first street party was foreshadowed by an event called “Caribbean Carnival”, organized in 1958 by a Trinidadian human rights activist Claudia Jones.
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Both adults and children participate in carnival processions
She wanted to unite the local community in the aftermath of racist attacks on Caribbean Islanders who, at the invitation of the government, immigrated to Britain en masse in the post-war era. The first carnivals were held under the slogan “Freedom of the people gives birth to its art.”
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Carnival actually starts at dawn – with paint and talc fights
Sunday festivities begin at dawn – before the official start of the carnival. As in previous years, people impromptu gathered on the streets of west London to dance, throw paint and talc on each other in the Caribbean tradition.
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Notting Hill and surrounding area closed to traffic during Carnival
Notting Hill has 39 mobile sound systems and two live music stages this year.
- Notting Hill Carnival: Can you party near Grenfell Tower?
All roads in the Notting Hill area are closed to all traffic and there are thousands of police on the streets.
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Many locals and shops took precautions before the carnival by protecting their windows with plywood
Many shop windows in the area were covered with thick sheets of plywood in advance, and the authorities asked the authorities not to sell bottled drinks.
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DJs have their own platforms
The local government, along with Age UK, a charity that helps the elderly, sent 40 local pensioners to the seaside town of Eastbourne during the carnival to protect them from the noise and crowds.
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Organizers say the goal of carnival is to bring society together
“Carnival is a wonderful celebration and we’re thrilled to have it back on our streets this year, but we also recognize that that sound systems and crowds are not for everyone,” said local council spokeswoman Emma Will.
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Spectators also do not spare paint
As in 2017, 2018 and 2019, at 15:00 each day of the carnival, its participants honor the memory of the victims in silence fire at the Grenfell Tower. Silence lasts 72 seconds – so many people died in a high-rise building in June 2017. Grenfell Tower is located in North Kensington, neighboring Notting Hill.
- “Stay where you are.” There may have been significantly fewer deaths at London’s Grenfell Tower
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These are not real cops, but a child doesn’t care who they get candy from
“We ask everyone who plans to attend the festival this year, all musicians and all sound systems to help us as organizers and members of the local community and pay tribute to the dead together,” the organizers of the carnival wrote on Twitter.
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An evening of ballets by Mikhail Fokine at the Mariinsky Theater
An evening of ballets by Mikhail Fokine is a small but expressive example of how fat years at the Mariinsky Theater were replaced by skinny ones. And it’s not about the money. Previously, the theater was not lazy (for which, I believe, ordinary workers cursed the dismissed head of the ballet Makhar Vaziev). This year is a double anniversary.
One hundred years of “Russian Seasons”, the cradle from which the entire modernist ballet of the twentieth century emerged, starting with this very choreography by Fokine. Well, and so, one might say, on trifles: eighty years since Sergei Diaghilev died in Venice, the man who invented The Seasons, launched and supported on the go for two decades. So these eighty years are also from the date of the death of the enterprise as a whole. Considering how ballet rushes about with its history and myths, how it loves to celebrate anniversaries, at least something was expected from the Mariinsky Theater. So what? Look: as if nothing had happened, we are shown a collection that has been accumulated for a long time, so that many of the exhibits are still not very cleaned. Where is the premiere? Where is the reconstruction of some archival issue, since in twenty years Diaghilev’s entreprise has produced dozens of hours of excellent ballet spectacle? In general, the fact that the modern theater does not care about some guy who whooped a few years ago, rather speaks of mental health.
But for some reason it makes me sad. The former ballet manager Mahar Vaziev had many shortcomings, but they had something to forgive. And the current theater and forgive nothing. There is nothing to complain about, however, either: he is impeccably boring. It is somehow especially evident that the choreography of the early twentieth century – unsteady, fluid, flirting, spicy, like the conversations of poets in Stray Dog or Vyacheslav Ivanov’s Tower, the Mariinsky Theater is probably not worth dancing at all now. The girls of the Mariinsky Theater are famous for the fact that they honestly close their heels with a toe in the fifth position, twist all the tours, stretch their knees – this is ideal for the classical choreography of the industrial 19th century. For modern ballet, their honesty is too straightforward. And even a little dumb. Like a person who first tells a joke and then explains why it’s funny. And now – why do you have to get up early on December 6 and drag Fokine’s choreography to the unsuitable Mariinsky Theater at an inconvenient time, because the performance is scheduled for everything in the morning.
There are two reasons. The first is Daria Pavlenko, and she is the soloist in Chopiniana, a pseudo-classical vignette arranged in the fashion of the 1840s (Fokine was curious to do something in the Parisian romantic style). Daria is a ballerina uneven and nervous. But when you’re in the mood, it seems that you see the incarnation of Tamara Karsavina, the legendary Diaghilev prima, a black-eyed peri with languid grace, gloomy temperament and elegant laziness. And the second reason is Irma Nioradze. She is from the older generation, but the Swan is now dancing in the program, and all ages are submissive to this miniature – as the example of Maya Plisetskaya shows. Is it a matter of the Georgian breed, but such a decorative effect is usually unusual for transparent northern fairies. Irma dances Fokine’s birds – a dying swan or a blazing Firebird – so that you see a panel of Alphonse Mucha in front of you, with its tints of orange, gold and pink. How she manages to do this by wearing a white tutu is a mystery. November 24, 2009
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Continuation of the Carmen Suite no less bright and colorful! The costumes are incomparably beautiful and clear. Acting on stage in ballet is quite interesting and unusual. Funny production, short, as it should be! Very right balance of music and dance.
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The Venice Carnival is the world’s most famous and oldest festival of masks and reincarnations.
The history of the Venetian carnival
Masquerade has its origins in the pagan traditions of worshiping deities and idols. The word “carnival” itself is translated by some researchers from Latin as “ceremonial cart”. This indirectly confirms the origin of the tradition at the time of idolatry and pagan deifications of inanimate objects.
It was on the chariots that the figures of idols were carried, in every possible way begging for various life realities: so that the year would be fruitful, people would not die from epidemics and cataclysms would not fall on the earth. At the same time, the pagans accompanying the wagon dressed as brightly and funny as possible so that the idol had a good mood, and he condescended to their requests.
Other versions of the origin suggest that the word “carnival” means farewell to animal products, which refers the holiday to religious festivities on the eve of Great Lent. One way or another, the carnival today has a rolling schedule and directly depends on the dates on which the seven-week fast days begin.
Not a day without a mask
Masquerade costumes themselves were invented by the ancient Romans. And this is connected not only with the game of “guessing”. In the days of worship of the god of fertility Saturn, Roman high-ranking persons organized large-scale festivities, which were attended by both the elite and the poor. It was believed that the equalization of the rights of the poor with the rich on such days had a positive effect on achieving the goal for which the celebration was held. And so that the masters themselves would not be embarrassed and did not embarrass their slaves, carnival costumes were invented.
Thanks to the free painted robes and masks covering the face, the inhabitants of ancient Rome reveled at the same table and did not make out where the rich man was and where the beggar was.
Carnival costumes were especially in the hands of the “cream” of society, because they did not have the opportunity to behave so freely in ordinary life. Since carnivals began to be held in Venice, the idea of the mask of the Romans has firmly entered first into the paraphernalia of the holiday, and then into the everyday life of the townspeople. Judge for yourself, even today Venice is not such a big city, but in ancient times everyone knew each other by sight. The mask served as a good protection from prying eyes and possible gossip. After all, many are wondering why you came home so late and with whom you spent tonight. And the mask did its job, hiding the face and still equalizing the poor with the rich, the famous with the unknown.
The masks became so popular that chaos and disorder gradually began to reign in the city. Hiding under a fictitious image, one could easily and with impunity commit illegal acts and create various lawlessness.
When the city authorities and representatives of the church realized that further encouragement of masquerade paraphernalia would not lead to good, they issued a law.
This decree provided for the punishment for wearing masks outside of carnival events. The types of punishments were very severe. The men faced a fine and a two-year prison term. And women were supposed to be whipped in public, which also did not give much pleasure. In connection with the repressions introduced, the daily tradition of wearing masks gradually outlived itself, remaining allowed only on carnival days.
Varieties of masks
If we look at old engravings and reproductions depicting participants in carnival processions, we can see that the most popular was a wide narrow-nosed and elongated white half-mask, which completely hid the face. Such a mask was called Bauta, it gained popularity not only during the days of the carnival, but also in everyday life, when the wearing of masks by the townspeople was not yet forbidden.
Considering that Bauta was often complemented with a wide-brimmed hat, and for women – with a transparent cape that went down to the shoulders, it was almost impossible to recognize its owner.
The narrow nose configuration on the bauta mask was made for a reason. Thanks to such a cunning move, the wings of the owner’s nose were squeezed. This gave his voice a special distorted “nasal” timbre, which increased the mystery and inaccessibility of the image.
It is also common to see the participants wearing a round black mask with the same round slits for the eyes. This mask was called Moretta, it was very light, and it was worn exclusively by the fair sex. The peculiarity of the mask is the complete absence of devices for fastening on the face or head. How did she manage, you ask? With the help of … a button sewn to the base, which the owner of the mask clamped with her teeth. That is why Morettas were made of a very light material so that their mistresses would not get tired, doomed to walk with clenched teeth all day.
This method of wearing masks, which is rather risky for health (after all, a button could be accidentally bitten off, swallowed and accidentally choked on it), nevertheless, made ladies especially popular.
A mysterious silence for a long time ignored the questions and proposals hanging in the air from the men. Such behavior gave the female image an impregnability that inflamed passions and desires. When the first carnival took place
There is no less controversy about the time and place of the first carnival in Venice than about the interpretation of the word. There are three main versions today:
- One of them takes the events back to the beginning of the second millennium, when trade cooperation between the Venetian Republic and the Byzantine Republic took shape. A mutually beneficial “blow on the hands” could well have been marked by large-scale festivities with fireworks of costumes and other paraphernalia.
- The second sees the root of events that happened a whole century earlier. Then the young Venetian women were taken away by pirates, and the girls’ suitors managed to rescue them and return them home. The happy event was marked by massive city festivities.
- The third asserts that the first masquerade, which marked the solemn victory of Venice over Patriarch Ulrico, was accompanied by stormy fun and was held precisely in Piazza San Marco.
Be that as it may, the very last day on the eve of Lent has been declared a lifelong holiday in Venice for many centuries. And the carnival gradually became an integral part in the life of the city. For a couple of centuries, the holiday turned out to be a very popular event, gradually spreading around the world.
But the Venetian masquerade still remained the main masquerade, so the authorities even created its fund, which accumulated charitable contributions. This money was intended to support the popular event and keep it alive.
Carnival and modernity
At the end of the 18th century, Venetian festivities were canceled by decree of Napoleon. For the city, this was a real tragedy, because for many centuries the holiday has already acquired the status of a national one.
However, carnivals were forgotten for a century and a half. The Venetians did not remember them so often, when in the middle of the last century, with the development of the Italian tourism business, the idea arose to revive the popularly beloved holiday. Venetian sights were in great demand in summer, but during the cold season, the city’s entertainment establishments, cafes and restaurants suffered losses. In addition to gondolas and unique buildings, another idea was needed that would attract a large number of tourists to the city in the winter. And this idea was the revival of the carnival, which took place in the 80s.
Since then, tourists have been flooding Venice every year to become participants in masquerade events for ten days. Considering that the majority of guests arrive in advance and do not leave the hospitable city immediately, then the noisy fun stretches for almost a month.
The first day of the carnival is marked by the Festa delle Marie, in honor of memorable medieval events.
A whole performance is played out in front of the guests with the release of seven Marys – the most beautiful girls in the city. In addition, a colorful football match is held on one of the days of the festival. The Venetians are very fond of football and are ready to include it even in the carnival program. On the last day, on the eve of Great Lent, an effigy is burned in St. Mark’s Square and mass processions and festivities are held.
Carnival closes to take participants and guests under its wing again in a year. You can visit Venice to participate in a festive event on your own, but if you want to be free from organizing your leisure time, book a carnival tour of Venice on our website.
Avoski, sneakers, bell-bottoms and other signs of Soviet fashion in the film “Carnival”
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Style in the film: “Carnival”
TEXT: Anna Bashtova
which to this day remains one of the most significant and beloved Soviet films. What the success of the film consists of, how Muravyova was “rejuvenated” and where the costumes went after filming, we understand below.
The film was directed by Tatyana Lioznova, who at that time already had the popularly beloved, but rather serious Three Poplars on Plyushchikha and Seventeen Moments of Spring on her track record. Perhaps that is why at the time the filming of Carnival began, no one could have imagined that the picture would become one of the most successful Soviet films. A musical comedy from the director of Seventeen Moments of Spring sounded at least strange.
As a result, “Karnaval” became one of the leaders of the Soviet film distribution. As of 1982, the tape was watched by more than 30 million people. In the same year, Irina Muravyova, who played the main role, was recognized as the best actress in a poll of readers of the Soviet Screen magazine, and the song Call Me, Call was the absolute hit of the year. But, of course, the main indicator of people’s love was the phrases from the film, which immediately came into use: “Do you want coffee?” The picture undoubtedly owes such instant popular recognition to its unpretentious, close and understandable story to many – a perky, energetic, slightly clumsy, but very sweet provincial girl goes to the capital to enter the theater and become a star.
And, as is usual in such stories, with songs and tears, fire, water and copper pipes pass. Director Tatyana Lioznova came up with the idea for the film “Carnival” at the moment when Anna Rodionova’s story about a provincial girl who came to conquer Moscow caught her eye in the magazine Art of Cinema. This uncomplicated plot immediately hooked Lioznova, as he was very close to her. “I realized that many, including myself, can recognize themselves in the main character. For the film, I almost completely rewrote the text, came up with a scene with rollers in the circus and, in general, the whole path of the main character Nina Solomatina to her dream of becoming an actress. I added many moments from my own life. For example, the episode in which Nina drinks ice-cold water from a pump in the cold. The house where I once lived had the same speaker, and my girlfriends and I did the same. The picture turned out to be autobiographical to some extent.”
Much of what happens to the main character in the film was experienced by the film director as well.
Tatyana Lioznova, who graduated with honors from VGIK, was fired from the Mosfilm film studio “due to staff reductions.” In order to somehow make ends meet, she had to work as a cleaner and sew costumes. Therefore, Lioznova eventually added several autobiographical episodes to the picture. “Carnival” is very close to me. I made a film about myself, about my life, in which I had to make wild efforts, overcoming poverty, unemployment, loneliness, many difficulties that young people endure even now. Remember, Nina, my heroine, has a sick mother? It is also biographical. During the filming of the film, my mother was very ill, and I, like Nina, had to work.” Unlike the director Tatyana Lioznova, the lead actress Irina Muravva believes that she and the heroine are completely different: “In life, I don’t look like Nina at all. I am a native Muscovite, absolutely a domestic girl. She studied well and did not seek to conquer the capital. Moreover, she never left home anywhere in her life.
I never wanted to achieve anything. I am not a leader, but rather a follower.” At the time of the film’s creation, the lead actress Irina Muravyova was 18 years old according to the script, and 32 years old according to her passport. “Everyone understood that it would not be difficult for Muravyova to play a young girl,” Lioznova recalled. “It was just a matter of acting technique: she was not the first, she was not the last to play heroines younger than herself.” It was decided to smooth out the age discrepancy with make-up, hair and costumes. So, plaid skirts and white stockings appeared in the heroine’s wardrobe, freckles on her face, and ponytails on her head. These same ponytails, along with the blue rim, eventually run through most of the film. Even when Muravyova imagines herself dancing in a musical troupe, her outfits, regardless of genre, are invariably accompanied by ponytails and a headband. But perhaps the most important element of the “rejuvenation” of the heroine is the videos.
Their actress wears almost the entire first part of the film and takes it off only at the moment of moving to Moscow. Thus, as if symbolically parting with childhood. By the way, before filming in Carnival, Muravyova did not know how to roller skate, so all the scenes of the fall in the frame, as well as the bruises on her knees, are quite real. The second no less important component of the picture’s success, along with vitality, is its musicality. Thanks to bright pop numbers performed by the Rhythms of the Planet dance group and songs by Maxim Dunaevsky based on verses by Robert Rozhdestvensky, Carnival remains a film to this day that, despite a sometimes dramatic plot, gives a sense of celebration. By the way, all the songs in the film are performed not by Irina Muravyova, although the actress has good vocal abilities, but by Zhanna Rozhdestvenskaya, “the main voice-over singer of the Soviet Union”. As Maxim Dunaevsky recalls, after the release of the picture, Alla Pugacheva turned to him with a question why she was not invited to perform “Call me, call”, and admitted that both the picture and the song were emotionally very close to her.
As for the costumes, when working on them, the main emphasis was on outfits for pop numbers. Perhaps that is why the main characters of the picture change two sets of clothes at most every time, in contrast to the Rhythms of the Planet dance group, which changes clothes for a ribbon at least a dozen times. “All the costumes for the film were specially made,” says costume designer Mariam Bykhovskaya. – Both for the main characters and for the team. True, in some numbers the ensemble performed in their own outfits. But the dancers liked the costumes that we made for filming so much that they bought them for their own concerts. A red dress and a top hat, in which a roller-skating bear flaunted, were also presented to the shaggy artist – already after filming, during one of the circus performances with a full hall of spectators.
Work on the painting was carried out at the turn of the 70s and 80s, as a result, the trends of the Soviet 70s are actively visible in her clothes: midi skirts, turtlenecks, berets, colorful dresses with a white “naive” collar, T-shirts with a triangular neckline , flared jeans, shirts with massive collars, sneakers and shopping bags.
By the way, the latter have recently fully returned to fashion and are present, for example, in various collections from Zara and Mango to Vetements and Michael Kors. In the second part of the film, the heroine does not change clothes at all, remaining all the time in a voluminous gray turtleneck, gray midi skirt, gray coat and gray hat with earflaps, thereby emphasizing her difficult everyday life. An interesting detail is that a bag with the inscription “Aeroflot” is hanging on the heroine’s shoulder. Why the choice of the costume designer fell on this particular accessory, history is silent, but given the global fashion for the Cyrillic alphabet, such a bag could easily appear in the new collection of Vetements or Balenciaga. {“width”:1200,”column_width”:90,”columns_n”:12,”gutter”:10,”line”:40}false7671300falsetrue{“mode”:”page”,”transition_type”:”slide”, “transition_direction”:”horizontal”,”transition_look”:”belt”,”slides_form”:{}}{“css”:”.editor {font-family: tautz; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 21px;}”}
Venice Carnival 2022 – when the Island is Dressed in Rainbow Colors
Venice Carnival – the history of the holiday
The history of the Venice Carnival in the painting by Giandomenico Tiepolo “Minuet”
Like all popular festivals, the Venetian carnival was not always the way we know it today.
Its origins date back to the times of the Roman Empire, but only with the birth of the Venetian Republic does the tradition of the Venetian carnival begin to take on a unique character. The first official document that refers to a public holiday is dated 1296, although the first written mention was as early as 1094 . History of the Venice Carnival was suspended for two centuries from the fall of the Republic of Venice in 1797 until 1979 , when the traditions of the past were revived. To this day, the Venice Carnival has become one of the most famous carnivals in the world, including the traditions of medieval holidays!
In 1996, the famous Parisian couturier Pierre Cardin , born near Venice and in love with the city on the water, became the producer of the anthem song for the carnival. He invested a decent amount for its production: text, music and performance – Guido Monge accompanied by several musicians from the Paris Opera.
In this way he expressed his true love for the city. Venice Carnival 2022: dates and tips, don’t miss the highlights
Venice Carnival. Fat Thursday – The custom of “Cutting off the head of a bull.” Photo by Anna Krasikova
Let’s start with the basics: when does the Carnival in Venice start and what are the most important dates on the island? The dates change every year as they follow the liturgical calendar: starting forty days before Easter, you can already see people in fancy dress, confetti-covered streets and donuts (frittelle) in confectionery display cases. But only in 15 days , preceding Ash Wednesday, does a real holiday take place. In 2022, the Venice Carnival takes place during the period from February 12 to March 1, .
Follow the calendar carefully and try to get to the carnival on the weekend if you don’t want to miss the most spectacular events – most performances and masquerade parties are organized on Friday and Saturday evenings.
AT Fat Thursday ” and “ Fat Tuesday ” are also interesting to visit the carnival! After the last day of carnival, Lent begins. Carnival in Venice: 2022 schedule
The schedule of carnival events is very busy, below we tell you the most important ones that should be, on the official website of the Venice Carnival you will find updated information:
Angel Flight. Photo by Anna Krasikova
- Sunday 13 February: Venetian feast on the water – from 10.30 and then from 13.00 on the Cannaregio Canal – water parade of rowing associations from Cape Customs, performances and gastronomic stands;
- Saturday 19 February: procession of the most beautiful girls of Venice – Festa delle Marie , starting from San Pietro di Castello at 14.30 and arriving at St. Mark’s Square at 16.00;
- Sunday 20 February: “ Flight of the Angel ” from the Campanile of San Marco at 11.00;
- Sunday 27 February: “ Flight of the Eagle ” from the Campanile of San Marco at 12. 00;
- Tuesday 1 March: awarding the most kind and graceful Mary of the Venice Carnival 2021 in Piazza San Marco at 16.00 and “ Flight of the Lion ” at 17.00.
From Thursday, February 24 to Tuesday, March 1 at 11.00 and 15.00 every day on the main stage of the carnival in St. Mark’s Square – competition for the most beautiful carnival costume . The final of the competition is on March 1 (the last day of the carnival) at 14.30.
Carnival on the island Burano will be held from 15.00 to February.
Also follow the program Mestre Carnival Street show : jugglers, stilt walkers, theatre, music and other street performers bring the center of Mestre to life! At the weekend during the carnival – exciting performances suitable for all ages! The culmination of the celebration will be Donkey Flight on February 27 in the main square of Ferretto. Carnival processions will also take place in the neighboring areas of Marghera, Zelarino, Campalto, as well as in Lido di Jesolo.
Carnival of Venice dates: balls, masquerade parties and exclusive cruises on the lagoon
During the Carnival of Venice, not only outdoor events are held, but also spectacular balls and evenings in palaces when it’s cold outside!
It’s very popular these days to take part in the Masquerade Ball – it’s really a unique opportunity! We do not tell you about it just because it is a tribute to fashion. There are many private evenings in palaces and not all of them are the same, but in general you can see really impressive performances in an exclusive place: jugglers, fire eaters, dance groups, live music in luxurious Venetian palaces. Even just for the sake of getting into the building (usually closed) it is worth participating in the evening!
We also advise you to go on a carnival mini-cruise on the Venetian lagoon: an amazing panorama overboard and a celebration that is in no way inferior to the splendor of masquerade balls in the historic center .
.. with the only difference that it takes place in a more private setting away from the city hubbub and fun. Our advice – read carefully about the dates of the Venice Carnival and choose an event on the main square or a masquerade ball to your liking in order to unforgettably and brightly participate in the most spectacular celebration, famous all over the world!
Venetian carnival costume and Venetian masks
Harlequin, Pantaloon, Colombina at the Venice Carnival. Photo by Anna Krasikova
If you really want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the holiday, it is very important to disguise yourself. Feel free to leave the house already prepared and wearing a mask and costume, a wig, a cape, decorated with wings, and armed with a sword and confetti – the holiday is already starting on the streets of the city!
The most famous Venetian masks made of papier mache, of course, those that are part of the magnificent costumes of the 18th or 16th century on the heroes of the Italian commedia dell’arte playwright Carlo Goldoni (Pantalone, Colombina, Harlequin, Dr.
Water temperature lanzarote: Lanzarote ocean water temperature today
Lanzarote ocean water temperature today
This data the coastal Lanzarote ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Lanzarote today is 22.8°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Lanzarote was recorded in 2012 and was 24.4°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2017 at 22.3°C. Sea water temperature in Lanzarote is expected to rise to 23.2°C in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Lanzarote is 23.1°C, the minimum temperature is 21.9°C, and the maximum is 25.2°C.
The swimming season in Lanzarote lasts from May to January. During those months, Lanzarote water temperature does not drop below 20°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Lanzarote in winter reaches 19.
2°C, in spring 18.8°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 21.5°C, and in autumn it is 22.6°C.
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12 September 2022 today temp 22.8°C 11 September 2022 yesterday temp 22.7°C Surf Forecast in Lanzarote for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Lanzarote. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Lanzarote. Data in table shown for 13 September 2022, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h 3-6 h 6-9 h 9-12 h 3′ 0″ 3′ 5″ 3′ 10″ 4′ 3″ 0. 92 m1.04 m 1.17 m 1.3 m 12-15 h 15-18 h 18-21 h 21-24 h 4′ 9″ 5′ 3″ 5′ 11″ 6′ 7″ 1.44 m 1.6 m 1.81 m 2.01 m Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Lanzarote temperature today (13 September 2022). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Lanzarote
0-3 h 3-6 h 6-9 h 9-12 h 21.7°C 21.8°C 21.4°C 22.3°C 12-15 h 15-18 h 18-21 h 21-24 h 24.2°C 24.4°C 23.5°C 22.6°C Lanzarote water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Lanzarote.
In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Lanzarote on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curveMonth Avr Min Max January 19.1°C 17.8°C 21°C cold Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in January February 18.4°C 16.7°C 20°C cold Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in February March 18.2°C 16.6°C 19.8°C cold Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in March April 18. 7°C17.3°C 20.4°C cold Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in April May 19.6°C 17.8°C 21.3°C cold Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in May June 20.7°C 18.6°C 23.6°C warm Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in June July 21.4°C 19.8°C 23.5°C warm Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in July August 22.3°C 20.7°C 23.8°C warm Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in August September 23.1°C 21.9°C 25.2°C warm Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in September October 23°C 21°C 24.7°C warm Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in October November 21. 6°C19.2°C 24.1°C warm Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in November December 20.2°C 18°C 21.6°C warm Ocean water temperature in Lanzarote in December Where is the warmest sea water in the world?
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The nearest beaches and cities from Lanzarote with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today
Water Weather Wave Tenesar 22. 6°C28°C 1.41 m La Santa 22.6°C 28°C 1.41 m El Golfo 22.9°C 23°C 1.25 m Caleta de Caballo 22.6°C 25°C 1.41 m La Hoya 23.1°C 23°C 1.25 m Caleta de Famara 22.5°C 25°C 1.41 m Playa Chica 22.9°C 24°C 0.74 m Playa Quemada 23°C 24°C 0.46 m Los Pocillos 22.7°C 24°C 0.46 m Puerto Calero 22.8°C 24°C 0.46 m Spain photo gallery
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Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 23°C. Water temperature range in Lanzarote in September is from 21 to 24 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Lanzarote will move in different directions, in the coming days the water will become warmer, but after 10 days it will still get a little colder to 22.5°C.
Table of water temperature values in Lanzarote
Day Fact* Average** Forecast*** Sep 6 22.7°C 22.5°C Sep 7 22.8°C 23.3°C Sep 8 23.0°C 23.0°C Sep 9 22. 4°C22.8°C Sep 10 22.4°C 22.5°C Sep 11 22.2°C 22.8°C Sep 12 22.5°C 22.3°C Sep 13 22.5°C 22.8°C Sep 14 22.5°C 22.2°C Sep 15 23.0°C 22.7°C Sep 16 23.3°C 23.0°C Sep 17 22.5°C 22.2°C Sep 18 22.8°C 22.5°C Sep 19 23.3°C 23.0°C Sep 20 22.3°C 22.0°C * Fact – Actual value of water temperature
** Average – Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast – Our forecast for the water temperatureActual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values.
This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in Spain.
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Annual graph of average water temperature change in Lanzarote
Water temperature in Lanzarote by month
Lanzarote located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 29 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in June, usually at the beginning of the month. During a year in Lanzarote there are 197 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Lanzarote is 20.
2°C, by the seasons: in winter 19.2°C, in spring 18.5°C, in summer 21.1°C, in autumn 22.2°C. Minimum water temperature (17.3°C) in Lanzarote it happens in March, maximum (23.3°C) in October.You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Lanzarote changes in each specific month:
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Lanzarote: general information and map
Original name
Lanzarote
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Canary Islands
Reservoir
Atlantic Ocean
The local time
08:05
Timezone
UTC+1
Sunrise
07:38
Sunset
20:07
Length of the day
12 hours 29 minutes
Neighboring cities and resorts
City Water* Distance** Caleta de Famara 22. 8°C 11km Arrecife 22.2°C 13km Puerto Del Carmen 22.4°C 13km Costa Teguise 22.0°C 16km Arrieta 22.0°C 20km La Graciosa 22.8°C 26km Playa Blanca 22.4°C 27km Corralejo 22.2°C 40km Majanicho 22.7°C 44km El Cotillo 22.0°C 54km Puerto Del Rosario 22.0°C 64km Puertito de los Molinos 22.6°C 69km * Water temperature in this place today
** Straight line distance in kilometersFaro de Sardina, Spain | © Maria De La Cruz Castillo Bolaños
The warmest water today in Spain recorded in Sant Elm, its value is 29.3°C. Lowest – in Pontevedra, there water temperature now 16.9°C. Average water temperature in the country today – 23.
3°C.Water temperature data in Lanzarote and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 11 kilometers. This is Lanzarote (ACE) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Lanzarote: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Lanzarote
TODAY
10:00
23.0°C
13km/h
feels like 23.7°C, Clouds (scattered clouds: 25-50%)
humidity: 91%, clouds: 36%13:00
23.3°C
14km/h
feels like 23.8°C, Clouds (scattered clouds: 25-50%)
humidity: 83%, clouds: 46%16:00
23.3°C
19km/h
feels like 23.
8°C, Clouds (scattered clouds: 25-50%)
humidity: 81%, clouds: 44%19:00
23.3°C
17km/h
feels like 23.9°C, Clouds (scattered clouds: 25-50%)
humidity: 84%, clouds: 26%22:00
23.0°C
16km/h
feels like 23.6°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 88%, clouds: 2%SEPTEMBER 14
01:00
22.7°C
15km/h
feels like 23.3°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 90%, clouds: 3%04:00
22.4°C
16km/h
feels like 23.0°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 89%, clouds: 1%07:00
22.4°C
15km/h
feels like 22.9°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 88%, clouds: 3%10:00
22.5°C
10km/h
feels like 23.1°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 85%, clouds: 3%13:00
22.6°C
18km/h
feels like 23.
1°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 81%, clouds: 2%16:00
23.0°C
20km/h
feels like 23.5°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 81%, clouds: 0%19:00
23.0°C
20km/h
feels like 23.6°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 84%, clouds: 1%22:00
22.8°C
19km/h
feels like 23.3°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 84%, clouds: 8%SEPTEMBER 15
01:00
22.5°C
13km/h
feels like 23.0°C, Clear (clear sky)
humidity: 86%, clouds: 4%Puerto de Naos, Spain | © Jim Shaw
Arrieta Water Temperature (Sea) and Wetsuit Guide (Lanzarote, Spain)
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Today’s Arrieta sea temperature is 23.
1 °C.Statistics for 13 Sep (1981–2005)
– mean: 22.8 °C,
range: 21.5 °C
to 23.5 °CSunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 23 °C once we account for wind), and similar sea temperatures (23 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or better still a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.
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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Arrieta.
This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.
Arrieta sea temperatures peak in the range 22 to 24°C (72 to 75°F) on around the 12th of September and are at their minimum on about the 19th of February, in the range 17 to 19°C (63 to 66°F). Arrieta sea temperatures are always warm reach their maximum in the second week of September. You’ll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it’s windy. The minimum seasonal sea temperatures at Arrieta in the third week of February lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots.
Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Arrieta can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages.
This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Arrieta. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.La Santa – El Quemao Water Temperature (Sea) and Wetsuit Guide (Lanzarote, Spain)
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Today’s La Santa – El Quemao sea temperature is 23.
2 °C.Statistics for 13 Sep (1981–2005)
– mean: 22.9 °C,
range: 21.6 °C
to 23.6 °CSunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 23 °C once we account for wind), and similar sea temperatures (23 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or better still a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.
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(compared with long term averages
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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for La Santa – El Quemao.
This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.
La Santa – El Quemao sea temperatures peak in the range 22 to 24°C (72 to 75°F) on around the 12th of September and are at their lowest on about the 25th of February, in the range 17 to 20°C (63 to 68°F). La Santa – El Quemao sea temperatures are always warm reach their maximum in the second week of September. You’ll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it’s windy. The lowest seasonal sea temperatures at La Santa – El Quemao in late February lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots.
Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at La Santa – El Quemao can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages.
This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at La Santa – El Quemao. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.Lanzarote Sea Temperature | Water Temperature in Lanzarote, Spain
Looking to find out what the sea water temperature in Lanzarote is for today and the next few days? Below are data and charts that will give you information about sea temperatures in Lanzarote and nearby locations.
Water temperature in Lanzarote right now
Below is the current sea temperature for Lanzarote, Spain on 13th September 2022.
23.62° C
(74.52° F)
- yesterday: 23.41° C (74.14° F)
- a week ago: 23.19° C (73.74° F)
Water at this temperature is very pleasant to swim in and if you tend to wear a wetsuit when swimming, you might consider removing it now to avoid the body overheating.
The average sea temperature for Lanzarote on September 13th over the last 10 years is 23.42° C (74.16° F), with a low temperature of 22.48° C (72.46° F) and a high of 24.7° C (76.46° F).
Analysis and forecast for Lanzarote water temperatures
The water temperature in Lanzarote today is higher than the average temperature of 23.42° C (74.16° F) and the temperature on this day last year, 13th September 2021, was 23.64° C (74.55° F).
The chart and table below shows the change in water temperature in Lanzarote over the last 30 days:
Date Temperature (Celsius) Temperature (Fahrenheit) September 13 23.62° C 74.52° F September 12 23.41° C 74.14° F September 11 23.5° C 74.3° F September 10 22.79° C 73.02° F September 9 22.8° C 73. 04° FSeptember 8 22.7° C 72.86° F September 7 22.8° C 73.04° F September 6 23.19° C 73.74° F September 5 23.05° C 73.49° F September 4 22.93° C 73.27° F September 3 22.75° C 72.95° F September 2 22.86° C 73.15° F September 1 22.74° C 72.93° F August 31 22.96° C 73.33° F August 30 22.87° C 73.17° F August 29 23.12° C 73.62° F August 28 22.92° C 73.26° F August 27 23.05° C 73.49° F August 26 23.14° C 73.65° F August 25 23.06° C 73.51° F August 24 22. 82° C73.08° F August 23 22.75° C 72.95° F August 22 22.87° C 73.17° F August 21 23.04° C 73.47° F August 20 23.1° C 73.58° F August 19 22.93° C 73.27° F August 18 22.89° C 73.2° F August 17 23.02° C 73.44° F August 16 22.97° C 73.35° F August 15 22.73° C 72.91° F August 14 22.44° C 72.39° F The actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees and this can also be heavily affected by weather. Strong winds can cause cold, deep waters to replace the surface waters that had been warmed by the sun, and heavy rain can also reduce the temperature of the sea surface temperature as well.
Water temperature in Lanzarote by month
The chart below shows the monthly average water temperature in Lanzarote.
For more detailed information on how the sea temperature in Lanzarote changes for each month of the year, choose from the months below.
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6.46 miles away
The highest temperature in Spain today is 26.83° C (80.3° F) in Cala Mayor. The lowest is in Aguino, where the temperature of the water is 16.38° C (61.49° F).
Why measure sea surface temperatures (SST) in Lanzarote?
The ocean covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface, and scientists record the sea surface temperature (SST) of locations such as Lanzarote because they want to understand and learn how the ocean communicates with the atomosphere of Earth.
SST is one measure that provides information on the global climate, and it can be used to predict the weather in Lanzarote as well as atmospheric model simulations and to study marine ecosystems in the area.
Data source and citation
Raw data for the calculations made to find the sea surface temperature in Lanzarote comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and their 1/4° daily Optimum Interpolation Sea Surface Temperature.
The water temperature data is constructed by combining observations from different platforms (satellites, ships, buoys, and Argo floats) on a regular global grid. A spatially complete sea surface temperature map is then built by interpolating to fill in gaps in the data.
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Lanzarote weather and climate ☀️ Water temperature 💧 Best time to visit
Lanzarote is the closest to Africa and its favorable location makes it, along with Fuerteventura, one of the warmest Canary Islands. Here you are assured of a sunny vacation. The weather of Lanzarote is characterized by plenty of sunshine! It hardly rains during the year and the whole island is always warm. There is always wind on Lanzarote, so you may need to wear a cardigan in the evening. These trade winds ensure that it doesn’t get blisteringly hot here.
Lanzarote is known for its volcanic landscape with more than 300 volcanic cones.
You get the idea here as if you were in a whole other world. There are also beautiful beaches, interesting sights and plenty of choice in restaurants and hotels.The government is busy improving the hiking trails and the number of overnight accommodations along these trails has increased in recent years. So for both the beach and hiking enthusiast, this is a good place to be. The weather is excellent all year round.
Best time to visit Lanzarote
The best time to visit Lanzarote, Spain is January through December. In this period you have a pleasant temperature and almost no precipitation. On the island of Lanzarote, the warmest month is August with 74°F and the coldest is January with 65°F. The highest water temperature is 75°F and at its coldest the water is 68°F.
Offers for Lanzarote
- Booking.com
- h20 Hotels
In the table below you can quickly find the average weather per month in Lanzarote, the monthly temperatures or the most rain.
Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Temperature (°F) 65 65 65 66 68 70 72 74 74 74 71 68 Water temperature (°F) 70 68 68 68 70 72 73 73 75 73 73 70 Precipitation (inch) 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 4 2 11 5 3 Weather data from: Arrecife
Travel and stay Lanzarote
If you are planning on visiting Lanzarote, check out these well-known travel agencies. They have been rated as the best by travelers and offer great prices for any budget.
- Booking.com
- h20 Hotels
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Airline tickets
Looking to book a flight to Lanzarote? Hop on one of these airlines.
- Skyscanner
- TAP Air Portugal
- KLM
Lanzarote weather
The weather for Lanzarote over the next 14 days will be 75°F till 77° with a couple of days chance of light rain showers. The water temperature will be 72°F.
The weather forecast for Lanzarote is based on the weather in Arrecife.
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Climate Lanzarote
The island Lanzarote has a desert climate. The daytime temperature is warm to hot, while it can also be cold at night. You won’t have rain here anytime soon. The average annual temperature for Lanzarote is 40° degrees and there is about 36 inch of rain in a year.
It is dry for 277 days a year with an average humidity of 76% and an UV-index of 6.Lanzarote
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Day temp. (°F) 65 65 65 66 68 70 72 74 74 74 71 68 Night temp. (°F) 63 62 63 64 66 68 70 71 72 72 69 66 Water temp. (°F) 70 68 68 68 70 72 73 73 75 73 73 70 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Precipitation (inch) 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 4 2 11 5 3 Days with rain 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 3 3 6 7 5 Dry days 26 23 26 25 29 28 29 28 27 25 23 26 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Sun hours per day 8 8 9 8 9 10 9 9 9 8 7 7 Wind force (Bft) 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 UV-index 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 Weather data from: Arrecife
Lanzarote weather by month
What is the average Lanzarote weather like in a given month? Let’s find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
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January
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February
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lanzarote?
Lanzarote is an island belonging to Spain.
It lies in a straight line 3,449 miles from New York. Lanzarote is part of the Canary Islands.The coordinates of Lanzarote are:
- Latitude: 29.046854
- Longitude: -13.589973
The GPS coordinates are 29° 2′ N, 13° 35′ W
How long is the flight to Lanzarote?
The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lanzarote is approximately 13 h. 10 min.
Airline tickets
- Skyscanner
- TAP Air Portugal
- KLM
What are the airports on Lanzarote?
These are the airports on Lanzarote:
- Lanzarote Airport (ACE) in Arrecife
How many inhabitants does Lanzarote have?
Lanzarote has 145,084 inhabitants.
How big is Lanzarote?
The surface area of Lanzarote is 526 mi². It is 463x smaller than United States.
What is the capital of Lanzarote?
The capital of Lanzarote is Arrecife.
What is the currency of Lanzarote?
On Lanzarote, the Euro (EUR) is used for payment.
Exchange rates on 13 September 2022
- 1 US dollar = 0.84 Euro
- 1 Euro = 1.19 US dollar
- 100 US dollar = 84.21 Euro
- 100 Euro = 118.75 US dollar
What is the area code of Lanzarote?
The area code to call Lanzarote is +34.
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Lanzarote Ocean Water Temperature Today
This data shows the water temperature in Lanzarote. In addition to water temperature, you can also get information about air temperature, weather for today, tomorrow and in the coming days, surf forecast, as well as sunrise / sunset and moonrise data for a given location.
Sea water temperature in Lanzarote today is 22.8°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest sea in this day in Lanzarote was recorded in 2012 and was 24.4°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2017 at 22.3°C. In the next 10 days, the sea temperature in Lanzarote is expected to rise to 23.
2°C. September average sea water temperature in Lanzarote is 23.1°C/68.9°F, the minimum temperature is 21.9°C°C and maximum 25.2°C. The beach season in Lanzarote starts in May and ends in January. During those months, Lanzarote water temperature does not drop below 20°C/68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Lanzarote in winter reaches 19.2°C, in spring 18.8°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 21.5°C, and in autumn it is 22.6°C.
Lanzarote Island water temperature
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12-15 h 15-18 h 18-21 h 21-24 h 1.44 m 1.6 m 1.81 m 2.01 m 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 in Lanzarote today
Air temperature in Lanzarote and weather conditions for today (13 September 2022).
To view the weather forecast for the next few days, go to the weather forecast for Lanzarote 0-3 h 3-6 h 6-9 h 9-12 h 21.7.7 21.4 ° C 22.3 ° C 12-15 h 15-18 h 21-24 h 9ATHER 24.2°C
24.4°C 23.5°C 22.6°C Monthly sea water temperatures in Lanzarote:
The minimum, maximum, and average monthly water temperatures in Lanzarote are shown below. In addition to the table values, a graph of changes in the average water temperature during the year is shown. Temperature data are calculated from observations over the past 10 years
Month Avg. Min. Max. January 19.1°C 17.8°C 21°C cold Sea water temperature in Lanzarote in January February 18.4°C 16.7°C 20°C cold Water temperature in Lanzarote in February March 18.2°C 16.6°C 19.8°C Water temperature in Lanzarote in March April 18.7°C 17.3°C 20.4°C cold Water temperature in Lanzarote in April May 19.6°C 17.8°C 21.3°C cold8 Water temperature in Lanzarote in May June 20.7°C 18.6°C 23.6 ° C Warm The temperature of the water on the island of Lansarot in June July 21. 4 ° C ° C 23.5 ° C TIALE TIAI TIAI In July August 22.3 ° C 20.7 ° C 23.8 ° C Warmi Lansarot temperature in August September September 0028 23.1 ° C 21.9 ° C 25.2 ° C Warm Water temperature in September 23 23 23 ° C 900.23 900.23 ° C
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Warm The temperature of the water on the island of Lansarot in October November 21.6 ° C 19.2 ° C 24.1 ° C LAMS Temperates0028 December 20.2 ° C 18 ° C 21.6 ° C WREMICAL LANSAROT temperature in December 9000 9000 9000
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The water temperature in Lanzarote is calculated using satellite data together with the results of observations at ground stations. Water temperature, weather forecast and sea conditions are updated daily. Temperatures in shallow areas near the shore may be slightly higher than those shown here.
Weather on about. Lanzarote for 7 days (week) and now, weather forecast by months and water temperature Lanzarote from hydrometeorological center and hysmeteo
Weather now
22°C
Clear
Feels: 25°C
Forecast: 22-27 °C
Water temperature: 23°C/70↑
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Pressure: 1012 mbar
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Cloudiness: 20
Sunrise: 07:38
Sunset: 20:02
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09/17/2022
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Lansarot for months
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Check the weather in the resort of Lanzarote before the trip. The information provided on the current temperature and forecast data for 7 and 10 days will help you choose the right wardrobe for you.Weather forecast for 7 days.
For about. Lanzarote this week has an average daily temperature of around 25.7°C , with a peak of 27°C on Tuesday.
The minimum temperature of 21°C is expected on Wednesday
The expected sea temperature on the island. Lanzarote at least 23 C. Weather in other resorts in Spain
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Weather in Lanzarote in April. Sea water temperature in April. Weather by months.
Sea weather / Spain / Lanzarote weather / APRIL weather
March April May Daytime average temperature +19°C +21°C +22°C Average temperature at night +17°C +17°C +19°C Sea water temperature +18°C +19°C +20°C Number of sunny days 17 days 17 days 17 days Daylength 11. 6 – 12.4 hours 12.4 – 13.3 hours 13.3 – 13.9 hours Number of rainy days 0 days 0 days 0 days Rainfall 10.4 mm 6.4 mm 5.8 mm Average wind speed 6.9 m / s 6.3 m / s 6.8 m / s Weather on Lansarot by month
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Weather in the resorts of SpainAir temperature in Lanzarote in April
The graph below provides detailed information about the daytime and nighttime temperatures in Lanzarote in April.
Select the year you are interested in to see daily April temperatures for that year.The average air temperature in April over the past 5 years is 20.5°C during the day and 17.5°C at night.
To get data on the air temperature in Lanzarote for other months, go to the “Weather by months” section.Data for:
April 2020
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
The graph below provides detailed information about the water temperature in Lanzarote in April.
Select the year you are interested in to see daily April temperatures for that year.The average sea surface temperature in April for Lanzarote is 18.7°C for the last 5 years.
To get water temperature data for other months, go to the “Weather by months” section.Data for:
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Sunny days in Lanzarote in April
The graph below shows the number of sunny, cloudy and overcast days you can expect in Lanzarote in April.
The forecast is based on information about the weather in this resort, collected over the past five years.
However, such a forecast cannot be accurate and should only serve as a rough guide.Rainy days in Lanzarote in April
The graph below shows the probability of rainfall of varying strengths in Lanzarote in April.
The forecast is based on rainfall information for this resort collected over the past five years.
However, such a forecast cannot be accurate and should only serve as a rough guide.Windy days in Lanzarote in April
The chart below shows information on how strong winds you can expect in Lanzarote in April.
The forecast is based on information about the strength of the wind at this resort, collected over the past five years.
However, such a forecast cannot be accurate and should only serve as a rough guide.Weather on Lansarot by month
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September 13 26°C 3 m / s September 14 27°C 4 m / s September 15 25°C 8 m / s September 16 27°C 10 m / s September 17 25°C 9 m / s September 18 25°C 3 m / s September 19 25°C 3 m / s September 20 25°C 2 m / s September 21 26°C 5 m / s September 22 24°C 6 m January +19 ° C +19 ° C +18 ° C 9ATHER
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+19 ° C April +19 ° C +21 ° C May +20 +20 ° C +
Июнь +21 °C +23 °C Июль +21 °C +25 °C Август +22 ° C +26 ° C September +23 ° C +26 ° C OKTYABRICH October +October. 25 °C 9002
Alikante +29 ° C Barcelona +23 ° C 9ATHER
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August
Average daytime temperature:
+26°C
Maximum:
+34°C
Minimum:
+19°C
WARMEST WATER IN THE SEA
September
Average water temperature:
+23°C
Maximum:
+25°C
Minimum:
+22°C
THE MOST SUNNY MONTH
August
Number of sunny days:
21 days
Average cloudy:
24.2%
Day length:
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June
Probability of rain:
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Average cloudiness
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Weather and water temperature 🌊 in Lanzarote now, today at “365 Celsius”
Sea water temperature now +22° Average sea water temperature: +23.9°C Sea at the beginning of the month: +22.9°C Sea at the end of the month: +23.7°C Air temperature during the day: +26°C Number of sunny days: 20 days Rainy days:
Rainfall:1 day
4. 5 mm
Comparison of water temperature forecast and observation history
Lanzarote weather forecast
for 14 days / for a month
Wed tomorrow Sep 14
Clear
+28° daytime
+22° water
Thu Sep 15 Rain in places
+26°
+22°
Fri Sep 16
Rain in places
+26°
+22°
Sat Sep 17
Rain in places
+25°
+23°
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+25°
+23°
Mon Sep 19
Clear
+24°
+23°
Tue Sep 20
Clear
+25°
+23°
Wed Sep 21
Clear
+26° daytime
+23° water
Thu Sep 22 Clear
+26°
+23°
Fri 9Sep 23 ‘0002 Rain in places
+24°
+23°
Sat Sep 24
Rain in places
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+22°
Sun Sep 25
Rain in places
+27°
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Mon Sep 26
Clear
+28°
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Tue Sep 27 Clear
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9The weather and water temperature in Lanzarote today and now in September are excellent according to the hydrometeorological center and hysmeteo. The water is cold, it warms up to +23.9°C. We rate the comfort of a seaside holiday this month at 4.9 points. As for other factors, there is almost no precipitation up to 4.5 mm and 1 rainy day per month. At this time, the high season, a lot of tourists because. the weather is very comfortable.
Detailed weather information
Atmospheric events
temperature °Cfeels like °C Probability
precipitation %Pressure
mmHgWind speed
m/sAir humidity Water temperature
°CWednesday,
14 SeptemberMorning
+22°
+22°
0% 761 2
85% +22° Clear
Day
+27°
+29°
0% 761 four
71% +22° Clear
Evening
+26°
+29°
0% 762 5
78% +22° Clear
Night
+22°
+25°
0% 761 2
83% +22° Clear
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temperature °Cfeels like °C Probability
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15 SeptemberMorning
+21°
+21°
0% 763 5
84% +22° Partly cloudy
Day
+25°
+27°
0% 763 7
66% +22° Clear
Evening
+24°
+26°
0% 762 eight
80% +22° Clear
Night
+22°
+25°
0% 763 four
86% +22° Clear
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temperature °Cfeels like °C Probability
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September 16,Morning
+22°
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0% 761 7
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0% 762 eight
72% +22° Clear
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+23°
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4°C to 23.9°C. The difference between the coolest and warmest months is 6.5°C. Detailed weather and water temperature information by months:
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Weather in Lanzarote in June 2022-2021 🌊 and water temperature at “365 Celsius”
According to our rating system, which is confirmed by the reviews of tourists who have visited Spain, the weather is good in Lanzarote in June, this month’s rating is 4.2 out of five.
Temperature in Lanzarote in June
Average temperature during the day: +25. 0°C Average temperature at night: +20.2°C Sea water temperature: +20.4°C Number of sunny days: 17 days Rainy days:
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At this time, the cold sea has an average temperature of +20.4°C. There is practically no rain, about 0 days per month, 7.3 mm of precipitation falls. Sunny weather lasts at least 17 days. According to the reviews of tourists who have visited Spain, it is worth going on vacation to Lanzarote in June. - Please note:
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- 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Gran Canaria
- 1. Amadores beach
- 2. Puerto Rico
- 3. Anfi del Mar
- 4. Playa de Mogan
- 5. Maspalomas beach
- 6. Playa del Ingles
- 7. Playa Las Canteras
- 8. Playa de Las Nieves
- 9. Playa Hoya Del Pozo
- 10. North Beach Sardina
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When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
In Puerto Rico we have wonderful weather all year around, so any time would be good!!
Kind regardsAnswered on September 15, 2019
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Is it 3 bedrooms or is is 2 bedrooms and a sofa bed
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The house has three bedrooms and is suitable for 6 persons.
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ChantalAnswered on January 29, 2022
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Good evening could you please tell me if you have English channels on you TV also how far away is the closes mercadona please.
thansk danYes we have some English channels on TV.
The Mercadona is 5 minutes by car, 20 minutes walking distance.Answered on June 1, 2022
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What is the difference between room ?The house will be only for your own use, you don´t share it with anybody.
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- About the resort
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- Beaches
- Puerto Rico Beach
- Los Amadores Beach
- Hotels
- Attractions and Activities
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- On the map
- In the group: from 5.41 euros
- Individually: from 40 euros
- in the group: from 6.20 euros
- Individually: from 53.32 euro
- Beach length: 280 m.
- Width: 80 m.
Lots of cafes and restaurants where you can
have a delicious lunch.
The resort is known as the center of water sports and entertainment in Gran Canaria, on the beach there are surfing and diving clubs, kayak rentals, jet skis. Nearby is the water park “Atlantis”. Boat trips on catamarans and yachts are organized, sport fishing competitions are also regularly held.
The beach is well equipped, you can rent
take a sunbed and an umbrella (3-3.5 euros), they work
showers (2 euros) and toilets (0.60 euros).Los Amadores beach
Photo – Los Amadores beach
Playa de los Amadores – the second beach of the resort, considered one of the best in Gran Canaria. It is located some distance from the city center, but it is connected to Playa Puerto Rico by a boardwalk, along the way you can enjoy magnificent views of the ocean.
sand and has a gentle entrance to the water.
Length
beach about a kilometer. Next to him is
free parking. Great fit
for a relaxing holiday with children, for them
There is a small playground for children.infrastructure, hammocks for rent,
umbrellas, showers and toilets.
The cost of services is the same as on the beach
Puerto Rico.It is adapted for people with disabilities
opportunities.Lovers of outdoor activities and water
entertainment can ride a banana,
hydrocycle, catamaran.Nearby there are several restaurants and cafes where you can eat inexpensively and tasty. The cost of a complex breakfast is 7-10 euros, lunch from 8 euros.
Hotels
Puerto Rico has hotels for every taste
and a wallet, but it’s better to book them
in advance, the most interesting options
often busy for the whole season as early as January.
Which hotel to choose? How much is the room
in Puerto Rico hotels? It all depends on
stardom, distance from the beach and
offered services.Near Playa de los Amadores is one of the best hotels in the resort Gloria Palace Royal Hotel and Spa 4* . It is perfect for a relaxing holiday and offers high quality service.
Another popular hotel Riu Vistamar 4 * , the hotel offers holidays on the concept of All inclusive . It is located on the top of a hill with great views of the city and Amadores beach.
Servatur Puerto Azul Hotel 4* is a family hotel operating under the All Inclusive system. Located near the city beach.
Altamadores is a hillside hotel overlooking Amadores Beach. The hotel is small, only 95 rooms, works on an all-inclusive basis. Not far from the hotel is the shopping center “Europe”.
Gloria Palace Amadores 4* overlooking the ocean is another great hotel on the coast.
This hotel operates the only one in the resort Thalasso Spa . Guests of the hotel also like the infinity pool, which offers great views of the ocean. Aparthotels are also popular in the resort, where you can rent rooms with a separate kitchen and without additional service. One of the best complexes Altamar is located between the two beaches of the resort. The complex has 257 apartments and two swimming pools with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Apartment Gran Amadores is located just 200 meters from Los Amadores Beach. Rooms on higher floors offer ocean views.
Terraza Amadores is located just a short walk from Amadores Beach. This self-catering accommodation is ideal for those looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.
Terraza Amadores has a supermarket, an adult pool and a children’s pool.
Attractions and activities
The resort offers entertainment for
children and adults. If you are tired of the beach
rest, you can have fun playing big
tennis, mini golf or go to
a nightclub or bar where they play all night
music and the fun never stops. Angry Birds Activity Park
The main place for children’s entertainment Angry Birds Activity Park , where young visitors will find 25 different attractions created based on their favorite computer game and cartoons. Park Angry Birds Activity Park occupies 5 thousand square meters. meters and is able to simultaneously receive about 1200 visitors. The entrance ticket costs 15 euros.
The park is open from 10-00 to 23-30, the entrance ticket is valid all day.
Mini golf
Neptuno
For only 5 euros you can have a great time in Mini Golf Neptuno . This is a great mini-golf course with a nautical theme. 18 holes are available, it is interesting to play, the difficulty level is medium. The game usually takes about 1-1.5 hours.
Dolphin Sea Tour
Dolphin Sea Trip
From the sea port you can go looking for dolphins to watch them in their natural environment. Usually the trip is not burdensome and takes 2-3 hours.
The boat for a walk has a glass bottom and allows you to see the dolphins very close. You can also observe the diversity of the underwater world. Daily on board Spirit of the Seas going to sea. What’s included in the tour:
- Pickup from: Puerto de Mogán, Taurito, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, San Agustin and Baia Feliz.
- Alcoholic drinks
Cost: 35 euros for adults and 20 euros for children. It is better to buy tickets in advance, at least two days in advance.
Getting there:
- Address: Puerto Base Puerto Base, justo frente a la barrera de paso, 35130 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
- Coordinates: 27.782504, -15.711550
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Nightlife
The resort is famous for its nightlife,
so if you like good music
and inexpensive drinks, worth a go
at the Puerto Rico Mall, located
in the center. There are a lot of people working there
bars where you can see professional
shows and live performances by artists, and
also dance until the morning in discos. Another place for evening and night entertainment – Europa Center offers quieter options such as family bars with karaoke, children’s entertainment and quiet cafes and bars where you can listen to good music and have a drink. In the Europa Center you can also play billiards, tennis, mini-golf, jump on trampolines.
Submarine
Submarine in Gran Canaria
In the neighboring resort of Puerto de Mogán, 15 km away, there is a modern submarine in the port. Every day, underwater excursions are made on it to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, to a depth of 30 meters. If you want to get acquainted with underwater marine inhabitants and you are interested in what is under water, then be sure to visit this type of service. It is interesting. You are on the ship for 40 minutes.
Submarine
Shopping
Puerto Rico continues to develop, delighting tourists and shoppers. One of the most popular places for shopping and leisure is the Europa Center Shopping Center, which brings together the best restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops on the island.
Second largest mall in
Puerto Rico is located in the very center
resort. It employs branded
shops of popular brands Mango and Charol, and
also discount shops, souvenir
shops, pharmacies, Internet cafes, restaurants,
cafes and bars. Also in the mall
there are two large supermarkets, where
You can buy food and fruits. McDonalds , Starbucks and others. There is also a large SuperDino supermarket.At the beginning of 2019, a new market opened at the resort, it is located on the main road from McDonald’s, past the Puerto Rico Mall, opposite the Mega Mall.
This is not a market in the usual sense, this is a place where it is pleasant to wander, leisurely shopping, alternating shopping with visiting cafes and restaurants. The market area is decorated with vertical gardens and fountains. You can leave your car in the underground parking.
The market has the second largest supermarket in Gran Canaria Spar .
Restaurants
The choice of restaurants is huge, the only
the problem you are facing is
it’s a choice issue. Most restaurants, cafes, bars are concentrated in Puerto Rico Mall, Europe Center and The Market Puerto Rico , as well as near the beaches.
The Mall of Puerto Rico has restaurants with a variety of cuisines: Chinese, fast food, Indian, Mexican. There are also buffet restaurants where you pay a certain amount and eat as much as you want. The best restaurants in this place are Balcon Canario and San Miguel serving traditional Canarian cuisine.
Choice of restaurants in the Europa Center
smaller, but there are quite interesting
establishments such as a Chinese restaurant
with a buffet at a price of 6 euros with
person.Grill lovers should visit the restaurant Grill Costa Mar located in the harbor.
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The beaches of Gran Canaria – Arrivo
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Playa de Las Canteras
This is a huge strip of golden sand, located in the heart of Las Palmas.
It stretches for more than 3 kilometers and is popular with tourists and residents of the city. Ideal conditions for all water sports, volleyball.
Lots of shops, outdoor restaurants, snack bars and cafes.
Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent: 09:00 – 17:00. Average water temperature: 20 – 21 degrees.
Las Canteras beach is one of the best in Gran Canaria.
Address: Paseo de las Canteras,35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Alcaravaneras (Playa de las Alcaravaneras)
The beach, 1000 meters long and 85 meters wide, is located in the capital city of Las Palmas. Whatever day of the week you come to this golden strip of fine sand, it will not be difficult for you to find a great place where you can relax in peace.
Refreshments are sold at the kiosks and there is an excellent selection of cafes and bars nearby. There are also sunbeds and showers on the beach.
Cheap buses run from most major resorts to the beach. If you need to park your car, look for the appropriate road sign.
Car parking here is relatively inexpensive. Address: LasPalmasdeGranCanaria
Playa de San Agustin
The beach stretches for approximately 670 meters, it has a slight slope and is well protected from the waves.
You will love this dark sandy beach. Here you will have plenty of space in order to properly settle down, and in addition, you will rest in peace and quiet.
On the promenade you will find several excellent restaurants, as well as a range of cafes, bars and shops. There are showers right on the beach. Buses run to this resort, and in addition, there is parking for cars.
Address: San Agustin, Gran Canaria, San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Playa del Inglés
The 2.7 km long beach of Gran Canaria is extremely popular throughout the year and is the busiest tourist route in all of Spain .
This beach is full of sunshine and activities, offering a wide range of leisure and sports activities including jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and more.
Along the beach there are a large number of public toilets and showers, as well as kiosks selling chilled drinks, ice cream, etc. For the disabled, there are several ramps that descend directly to the sand.
Address: Playa del Ingles, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria
Playa de las Burras
Playa de las Burras is located next to Playa del Ingles.
To the east of Playa de las Burras, you will find the sand dunes of Maspalomas.
Next to the dunes there is an area where nudists gather, as well as another special area near “Bar 7”, popular among homosexuals.
Playa de Maspalomas
This is just a beautiful place. You have to see it with your own eyes to believe it exists!
Wind-sculpted sand dune sculptures of fine white sand and the blue sea in front. This is indeed an amazing sight.
Maspalomas beach is divided into four zones: the first is great for families with children, the second and fourth are for nudists, and the third is popular among homosexuals.
Sports and entertainment facilities are available here, including showers and a variety of beach bars, restaurants and shops.
Buses drop off passengers next to the dunes. Nearby there are many places where you can park your car for free right on the street, as well as special parking lots.
This is one of the most popular beaches in Gran Canaria.
Playa de Puerto Rico
The beach is famous for being the sunniest place in Gran Canaria.
There is always a gentle breeze blowing here and the sea is calm – ideal conditions for taking a dip in the warm waters of the Atlantic.
Numerous bars and cafes are open along the beach. There is convenient parking, sunbeds, awnings and a number of showers are always at your service.
The beach is wheelchair accessible. There are inexpensive buses from all major tourist spots.
Address: Mogán, Gran Canaria
Playa de Amadores
The beach is located on the southwest coast of Gran Canaria.
On the shore of a large bay, perfectly protected from the elements, there is an 800-meter strip of golden sand, which is washed by crystal clear waters.
This calm and quiet place has become a favorite for those who would like to be together in a romantic setting and spend a day in the sun. It is not surprising, therefore, that the very name Playa de Amadores means in Spanish “Lovers’ Beach”.
There is a large selection of bars and restaurants.
Recommended Playa de Amadores is a great place to watch the sun go down behind the volcanic peak of Teide on the neighboring island of Tenerife. This sunset is a truly breathtaking sight.
Address: Puerto Rico, Dunas Amadores, 35130MOGAN
PLAYA-de MOGANA, PLOSOSED POLOSTIONS, PERFECTIONAL, well-defended, well-defended, well-defended, well-defended, well-groomed, well is popular with family vacationers.
The clear waters are calm and the sea around the breakwater is a great place for snorkeling as there is a wide variety of fish.
The beach offers sunbeds, awnings, pedal boats and canoes for rent. The kiosks sell chilled drinks and snacks.
Parking places are located along the road, and in addition, there is a parking lot next to the beach. Buses run frequently and there is a taxi rank.
Playa de Mogan is recognized as one of the best beaches in Spain.
Playa Taurito
A beach between Puerto Rico and Puerto Mogan on the south coast of Gran Canaria.
Soft sand and sparkling water – that’s what you’ll find on the picturesque beach. A wonderful opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of an oasis of peace and tranquility.
Near the beach there are a number of cafes, restaurants, shops and snack bars.
A wide range of water sports and activities are available, including fishing, jet skiing, scuba diving, as well as boat trips and walks.
Buses run to Playa Taurito from many places on the island. At the beach there is a large underground parking and a taxi rank.
Playa de Meloneras
Beautiful beach located in the south of Gran Canaria. The water here is warm and calm, great for swimming. The sand underfoot is golden and soft.
Near the beach there are a number of restaurants, bars and cafes offering cold drinks, snacks and international cuisine to choose from. Among others, a fine Spanish restaurant stands out here, famous for its paellas.
Buses are frequent, there are several car parks. There are good conditions for disabled access.
Playa de Guigui
The most beautiful “wild” beach of the island of Gran Canaria.
Fine sand, golden yellow, it stretches for hundreds of meters in length and tens of meters in width. The water is crystal clear, turquoise. Brown-red rocks contrast with green algae. This paradise is located at the exit to the coast of two mountain gorges. You can get here only through the mountains or by sea; the journey on foot is tiring and dangerous. Delivery by water will be expensive, in addition, you will have to swim to the shore.
Of course, the place is worth the sacrifice. The main thing is not to forget about sun protection, the beach is “wild”, and there is nowhere to hide from the scorching rays. A marked mountain trail to the beach starts about 1 km from the village of Tasartico on the west coast. You will need sports shoes, drinking water and 5 hours of free time.
Address: Tasartico, La Aldeade San Nicolás, LacPalmas
All the beaches of Gran Canaria will delight you with a beautiful coastline and good infrastructure. Have a nice holiday!
Puerto Rico Playa, Mogan – Updated 2022 Prices
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Featuring air conditioning, Puerto Rico Playa is located in Mogán, 1.
6 km from Playa de Tauro. It offers a balcony, free private parking and free Wi-Fi. The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet.
Offers a terrace.
Couples especially like the location – they rated accommodation in the area for a trip as a couple at 9.6 .
Puerto Rico Playa has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 28, 2019 2019.
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The closest beaches
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Plaiya-de-Puerto-rico beach
8.4 Very good beach
100 m from the option of accommodation
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AMADORES
8.8 Stunning beach
1.000 m of the option accommodation
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La Playa de Tauro beach
8.3 Very good beach
1.6 km from accommodation
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Anfi Beach
8.7 Stunning beach
2.3 km from the option of accommodation
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Losfrales beach
8.3 Very good beach
2.6 km from the placement option
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Playa de Patalavaca
8.
2 Very nice beach 2.9 km from the property
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Children of all ages are welcome.
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Baby cots or extra beds are not available.
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- Features of the beaches of Grand Canarius
- Canarius beaches
- Maspalomas
- Amadores
- Puerto Rico
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- MELNARA
- Mogan
- Taurito
- Guadra
- Maranuls
- Plai-delGles
- Puerto de La-Neva
- Patalavak
- Gi-Gi
- Aguaduls
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- Las Burraras
- Las Alcaravanans
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- Reviews of vacationers
- due to the climate, you can swim on the island all year round;
- all beaches are owned by local authorities, there is no entry fee;
- urban coastal zone has a developed infrastructure, including showers, changing cabins.
- Day 1: GR 132: San Sebastian de Gomera – Barranco de Machal – Playa de la Guancha – Barranco de la Guancha. Instead of going down to El Cabrito via the GR 132 we took the trail down northwest to Barranco Juan de Vera and back up on the other side. We slept in a goat cave almost up on the Barranco.
- Day 2: GR 132: Cave up in Barranco Juan de Vera- Seima – Baranco de Chinguarima – Playa de Santiago. We were already 3 km north of Playa de Santiago when we wanted to make camp. A bad storm (even the airport got closed) however forced us to go back down and search for a place to stay in Playa de Santiago.
Day 1 and 2 are actually one section if you walk the sections as given. I can however say that is a pretty long one and I’d split it. - Day 3: GR 132: Back up a few km to the airport from where we hitched up to Alajero. By hitching we skipped a section, which didn’t seem very interesting to us. In Alajero we picked back up the GR 132 – Barranco de la Negra (this was our absolute favorite Barranco and hiking section in La Gomera) – Arguayoda – La Dama – Barranco de Iguala – Playa de Iguala. Playa the Iguala can only be reached by foot or boat and we had the whole beach to ourselves! It was absolutely amazing. We slept in some kind of cave underneath the rocks. Our own private beach. Damn what more can one ask for right?!!!
- Day 4: GR 132: Playa de Iguala – Gerian – Crossing the Barranco de Argaga on the upper part (we decided not to go down there as it is known as a huge scramble… A scramble I’d rather go up than go down… Next time) – decending into Valle Gran Rey via the GR 132. Next time I’d skip this section. The climb up from Playa de Iguala is nice but then the stretch till the descent into Valle Gran Rey is a bit boring. The decent into Valle is beautiful but absolutely steep and exhausting and it killed my knees and hips. I’d rather walk out of the Valle this way then down into it. As everyone says you shouldn’t try to camp wild in Valle Gran Rey, we found a cheap room in La Callera (30€ a night for two persons – Ask for a room in the Zumeria next to the church down in La Callera. That was a tip given to us by hikers we met and luckely the old lady had a room left for us.)
- Day 5: Hitch up to Pajarito – hike up the Garajonay (highest mountain on La Gomera) with great views of Tenerife and the Teide following the Route 18 – onward through the National Park and the El Cedro forest along Route 18 till the only official camping site “La Vista” on the north side of the island. Camping for 6€ a night
- Day 6: Hike down along Route 37, passing the highest waterfall on La Gomera (not veeeeeery impressive but still beautiful) till where the trail crosses the road to San Sebastian – hitch to San Sebastian – Ferry boat over to Tenerife at noon.
- Day 1 (=Day 6 La Gomera): Arriving in Los Christianos around 1pm. Hiking out of Los Christianos was the worst. It was hot, busy, full of tourists. We couldn’t stay here for an hour without becoming unhappy. So after resupplying and buying more sunscreen we headed up towards the mountains and the crater of the Teide. We had to walk on paved road and then some local trails till Vueltas de Adeje, then find our way till Vento (where we asked on old man for water) from where we could hike the GR 131 and found a hidden spot to camp in Barranco del Rey shortly before ascending towards the saddle. Mozzies ruined our night. Damn those fuckers.
- Day 2: GR 131: Barranco del Rey – Ifonche – into the Canarian Pine Tree forests till Montana de la vica (some 2 km before Villaflor). We found the most awesome beautiful campspot in the pine tree forest on top of the Montana. An absolutely beautiful day guided by the heavenly smell of fire scarred pine trees!!!
- Day 3: GR 131: Montana de la vica – Villaflor (resupply food and water) – Paysaje Lunar – Campspot on the crater rim, on the saddle between the Guajara and the Morra del Rio. Crazy epic (but veeeery windy and pretty cold) campspot at 2300m with perfect view of the Teide.
- Day 4: Local Trail over the mountain Morra del Rio (2529m) in alpine conditions – crazy descent with lots of snow – down the pine tree forests to a campspot on old terrasses close to El Contador.
- Day 5: Local Trail PR TF 86 from El Contador – Barranco de Puento – Ortiz (sports climbing and boulder canyon) – Villa de Arico – Last 4 km to where HQ’s aunt lives (about 150 m above sea level)
- WATER! The LACK of water is the biggest issue you will encounter while backpacking through the Canary Islands. If you have a place to stay and you’re going on day hikes it’s not a problem. Then you just take your water for the day and you’re set. If you’re backpacking and camping (“wild camping” as we call it in Europe is illegal but I’ll get to that later) then you have to act like you’re in the desert, which you kind of are. Most streams (or what used to be streams), especially in the south, are bone dry year round. We were “lucky” there was some stormy weather in the sky and we had some decent rainshowers which filled some puddles. But really expect to find no “natural” water sources along the trail. The villages is where you should fill up your water bottles. Sometimes for 2 days. So we howled lots of water. Up to 7 L. On the crater rim and on our mountain day we melted snow. It can get very hot in the desert vegetation as well as on the exposed rocks and you need lots of water!
- Camping. As said “wild camping” (sleeping in a tent on public land) is illegal on the Canary Islands (as in most parts of Europe). Therefor I cannot openly encourage you here on my blog to camp. I don’t know the spanish law well enough (the Canary islands “belong to” Spain) but I know in most european countries there is something like the right to bivouac (sleep under the stars or in a not enclosed shelter -tarp- for one night. Also and very important if you bivouac: LEAVE NO TRACE. Nobody should know or see that you’ve been there. Take care of the vegetation, pack out ALL of your trash), be aware of the fauna (though there isn’t veeery much big wild life on the Canaries, there are lizards and insects and those you should consider and take care of too!), burry or pack out your human waste in a proper way, carry out all tp,… If you love hiking, if you love this planet, take frikkin good care of it. We want our children and the next generations to experience this beauty too!!!
- Bring sunscreen. You’re on Sahara level here! The sun is high in the sky and is super strong. Also bring a hat and sunglasses. We also brought lightweight longsleeve clothes for protection against the sun.
- We’ve hiked on the Canary islands twice now and each time we brought a tarp. This time however there was a loooot of wind (not so very uncommon for an island haha) and we could hardly sleep because of our cuben fibre tarp flutttering in the strong winds.
- Both HQ and I are fans of trailrunners for footwear. This is the first time in years that we said: Maybe we should have brought sturdier footwear, like with ankle coverage. The Canary Islands are volcanic islands and are very rocky and steep. Some rocks are very loose and wobbly and in combination with the steepness sturdy footwear might be a good idea. It’s not that our trailrunners couldn’t deal with it, it’s that with sturdier footwear you’d be able to move faster and not concentrate as much with every step you take. If you wanna train your ankle and foot muscles, then go for trailrunners. You’ll have some decent training on the Canaries ;cP
- Food: I dehydrated 2 kind of sauces (one tomato sauce and one thai curry sauce) and 1 dish (a veggy chili) and made my own superfood muesli bars and hummus for lunch Because of the fact that the Canaries are part of the EU it was no problem what so ever to take the dehydrated homemade food with me on the plane and across the border. We carried enough dehydrated food for 9 2person meals. In local stores we’d then buy angel hair noodles, tortillas and muesli. That made resupplying super duper easy. Cause even the tiniest stores had noodles and tortillas and some kind of cereals.
- Maps and stuff. We used the Kompass maps and the Gaia GPS app. HQ brought his iPhone with the app on it and we mostly only used this app while on trail. (We brought our suntactics solar charger to make sure the iPhone woulnd’t run out of battery ;c)
- Wild camping is possible, just follow a common sense and keep your ethics extra high: avoid busy beaches, pitch a bivi just before the sunset and disappear with the sunrise, don’t leave any tracks and don’t overnight in the national park
- Asking locals where you can build your tent is also possible. In that case some Spanish is necessary
- I didn’t buy a guide, for me it was enough to use the mapy.cz phone app. Thanks to the strong sun I could recharge my phone with a pocket solar charger
- The La Vista campsite is really good place to socialize with other hikers, charge your stuff, use wi-fi (yes, they have free wi-fi!) or use a shower (that’s the funny one by the way because it’s an open outside shower in the middle of the campsite)
- Hitching is quite easy, there are not many people on the island and that’s always a good precondition for solidarity to be more common.
- Thunderstorms and heavy rain can happen in Tenerife – even during the holiday season. Make sure you have a durable, rainproof tent that can survive heavy rain. A lightweight one-man hiking tent like this or similar would be perfect. For a good value tent that fits more than one person, this mosquito-proof one would work well too.
- Remember to always have plenty of water on you when you’re walking and camping. A space-saving collapsible water bottle would be a good purchase.
- If there is no toilet near your pitch, or on the campsite, then only go to the toilet far from water sources, such as rivers and lakes.
Make sure to use a trowel (like this folding one) to bury any human waste – don’t just leave it out in the open.
- Like many rugged and wild rural areas around the world, there are flora and fauna to be aware of. So read up and make sure you know what to expect in the region or area you are planning to wild camp in.
- Number of campsites: 66 (60 tent sites, 6 RV sites)
- Price: $10/night
- Open: September-May
- Reservations accepted: Yes
- Electric hookup: No
- Restrooms/showers: Vault toilets/no showers
- Dump station: No
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 44 (22 tent sites, 22 RV sites)
- Price: $20/night (+$10 for utility hookup)
- Open: Year-round
- Reservations accepted: No
- Electric hookup: Yes (at half the sites)
- Restrooms/showers: Yes
- Dump station: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 29 (tent/RV sites)
- Price: $20/night
- Open: Year-round
- Reservations accepted: No
- Electric hookup: No
- Restrooms/showers: Vault toilets/showers
- Dump station: No
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 84 (tent/RV sites)
- Price: $20/night
- Open: Year-round
- Reservations accepted: No
- Electric hookup: No
- Restrooms/showers: Flush toilets/no showers
- Dump station: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 52 (5 RV sites)
- Price: $20/night
- Open: Year-round
- Reservations accepted: Yes
- Electric hookup: No
- Restrooms/showers: Flush toilets/no showers
- Dump station: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 154 (tent/RV sites)
- Price: $20/night
- Open: Year-round
- Reservations accepted: No
- Electric hookup: No
- Restrooms/showers: Flush toilets/showers
- Dump station: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 146 (58 RV sites)
- Price: $20/night
- Open: Year-round
- Reservations accepted: No
- Electric hookup: Yes (at 53 sites)
- Restrooms/showers: Flush toilets/showers
- Dump station: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 75 (tent/RV sites)
- Price: $25/night
- Open: May-October
- Reservations accepted: Yes
- Electric hookup: No
- Restrooms/showers: Flush toilets/no showers
- Dump station: No
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 38 (tent/RV sites)
- Price: $23/night
- Open: April-November
- Reservations accepted: Yes (sites 12-38 only)
- Electric hookup: No
- Restrooms/showers: Vault toilets/no showers
- Dump station: No
- Pets allowed: Yes
- Number of campsites: 11 (tent/RV sites)
- Price: $33/night
- Open: Year-round
- Reservations accepted: Yes
- Electric hookup: Yes
- Restrooms/showers: Flush toilets/no showers
- Dump station: No
- Pets allowed: Yes
- http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/380
- B. Domínguez, Travel Guide La Gomera, Ediciones A.M.
- http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/garajonay.html
- http://www.gomeralive.com/garajonay/
- http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/parks/garajonay-spain/
- http://www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/ciudades-pueblos/provincias/la_gomera.html
- http://turismo.sansebastiangomera.org/en/la-gomera-magic-island/
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Do you allow camping with tents?
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When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
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Hi, camping in tents is still possible at your place now or is that camping option closed during times of Covid-19?
Hello you can camp with a tent you can see at web camping
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Good morning, do you offer late check-in/late check-out? We arrive to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (by ferry) at 9:30pm so wouldn’t be able to get there til.
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,15 |2,1570820,1575670,1582050,1583350,1579080,1579790.1586300|4.1588050.1586300 5 reasons to go hiking in the Canary Islands in the winter season + Video + Quiz!
winter trekking | canarian chronicle
Based on our experience of 5 years of trekking around different islands of the Canary archipelago + video
Canary trekking is simple and monstrously picturesque.
Especially if you stock up on the right lightweight equipment that is convenient to take on a plane. And, most importantly, this is a great alternative to traditional winter snow hikes, if they do not appeal to you at all. We have been successfully replacing the romance of wet ski pants and chattering teeth in a tent at minus 20 for many years with trips to the Canary archipelago. And now I’ll tell you why.
Reason number 1 to go on a Canary hike:
trekking price
The Canaries are volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa
The Canary Islands belong to Spain. So officially it is Europe. But, in fact, they are located in the Atlantic, off the coast of Africa, literally “across the road” from Morocco. It is believed that all the sand that is on these volcanic islands was brought by the wind from the Sahara.
You can fly here from Central and Western Europe in 3-4 hours and, with a strong desire, spend only about €20 on it.
But this, of course, if you take care of buying tickets three months in advance, or get on a pleasant promotion. It will be a low-cost airline, where you will have to pay a little extra for luggage. (It is better to take a backpack, then they will cheat less). Most often we fly with Ryanair. The airline is capricious and not particularly pleasant, but they have a lot of flights from Europe to Tenerife – the largest and most touristic island of Canaries, from which many begin their journey through the archipelago. Any of the islands is suitable for trekking.
The cheapest tickets are from other regions of Spain, as well as from Vienna, Budapest and Copenhagen.
As a result, such a hike still turns out to be very affordable. The price-quality ratio of the adventure here is definitely in favor of such a track.
The Canary Islands are still the Northern Hemisphere, and this is not for you.
Agree, not bad conditions for a winter hikeReason #2 to love Canarian trekking:
100500 different climates
and natural diversityTeide volcano.
Screenshot from Google Maps.
Going on a hike in the Canary Islands means dooming yourself to a difficult choice, from which I am completely delighted! Even within the framework of one island, you will encounter incredible climatic and biological diversity, and now remember that there are 7 main Canary Islands (!), Plus a couple of small rocks and poor La Graciosa, which is always forgotten to be counted.
Do you want to climb higher in the mountains and play snowballs? Conquer the Teide volcano, Spain’s highest peak at 3718 m.
Perfect if you’ve never been to high mountains but want to get a taste of mountain climbing. In the truest sense of the word. Even at such a low altitude, many have the first symptoms of altitude sickness.“
Book your date for the ascent of to the summit of Teide volcano here.
Permit is free , don’t be fooled by the offers of travel agencies!
But during the season, book no later than a month in advance, otherwise there may be no places! Otherwise, you will have to overpay the same agencies that buy tickets in advance.
You can NOT climb to the very top without any permission – just come and climb to the observation deck along the path or cable car (two-way ticket €27.00). About the very top – read below. (Oh, that’s a pun!)
Dress warmly.— GOOD ADVICE FROM THE EQUINOX 9 TRAVEL TEAM0019
That same Homeric sunset that makes one want to philosophize and/or sob. Underline whatever applicable.
Are mountains not attractive? Do you want an easy walk and the sea breeze swaying your hair? And at the same time a warm overnight stay at +18? Feel free to go down to the ocean and camp for the night at the campsite on the beach. It is always dry and warm there.
Want to freshen up? Let’s go to the island of La Gomera – the birthplace of rainbows, dense endemic forests, fogs, rains and sunsets that make you want to hug and cry.
Tired of getting wet? The deserts of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are at your disposal.
Do you want to contact civilization more often during your hike? Densely populated Tenerife will do. There, as in Gran Canaria, you can live comfortably in civilization, and at the same time make small forays into microtravels to the surrounding forests.
By the way, bring along our 212 grams easy-to-move kitchen where you can make tea/coffee and treat yourself to a hot meal during your outings.
Western El Hierro
Are you looking for privacy and peace? El Hierro, the smallest and quietest island of the Canary archipelago, will welcome you with open arms and alternative energy. It remains only to wait for the ferry, which does not run every day.
Population – 10,000 people.
Cozy campsite in the heart of the island in the Hoya del Morcillo pine forest and many, many free and almost deserted campsites along the coast.Wild landscape. Black and sometimes scarlet rocks. Chocolate volcanic cones sprinkled with “cinnamon” sulfur.
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We are looking for and buying tickets for all Canarian ferries through the Directferries aggregator, since several ferry companies operate on the islands at once and it is inconvenient to shovel the site of each separately. Not like tucking an ice ax into your shorts, but almost. Moreover, some of them go only to large islands. Nuance: first look at the map the name of the port city, and then drive it into the search. Searching for the name of the island is bad – you may not find anything at all.
– GOOD ADVICE FROM THE EQUINOX TRAVEL TEAM
Do you want a more or less long track? The island of La Palma is waiting. Together with its 20-kilometer volcanic caldera, in which dozens of routes have been laid. By the way, it is forbidden to make fires there, do not forget to grab a compact gas mini-burner and a lightweight titanium pot.
The natural diversity of the Canary Islands is one of the strongest arguments for going here on a winter hike.
Whatever track you have planned, it will never be enough for you. Checked on myself. Once falling in love with these places, we return here again and again, every year trying to pay maximum attention to one of the islands. Three years ago it was La Palma (here is an article about the local observatory). Two years ago – La Gomera, this year – El Hierro. A video about them is still in the editing.
Observatory “Roque de los Muchachos”, La Palma, Canaries | The best starry sky on Earth!?
Video from our Youtube channel Equinox Adventure
Reason #3 why going to the Canaries is cool:
endemic
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or flora or fauna. Endemics include species, genera, families or other taxa of animals and plants, whose representatives live in a relatively limited area, represented by a small geographical area. Endemic species of plants and animals, due to their limited range and, therefore, limited numbers, are often listed in the Red Books as rare or endangered species.
– WIKIPEDIA QUOTE
Due to its relative isolation, the Canary Islands hold the European record for the number of endemics.
If you hike not only to get physically active, but also interested in contact with the local nature in the place where you actually move, then the Canary Islands provide incredible opportunities for this.
Firstly, there are Canarian pines, endemic trees that grow only in the Canaries. Very beautiful. In addition, the laurel forests “Laurasilva”, which in ancient times covered the whole of Europe, and now remained fragments only in the North of Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro.
On the smallest island of the Canary archipelago, El Hierro, there are
giant lizards, of which there are only a couple of hundred left on the entire planet. They live on an impregnable rock in the ocean, and a little more in a special museum-scientific laboratory Centro de Recuperación de El Lagarto Gigante de El Hierro, where they are trying to be preserved, and where you can look at them half-heartedly.There are also a lot of birds in the Canary Islands. Laurel dove and blue finch are also endemic.
Every time I think about where to go trekking this winter, my thoughts invariably return to the Canary Islands. It is the local nature
draws me here the most. Buckwheat tastes best there.Reason #4 to go trekking in the Canary archipelago:
cheap or free camping and parking
About the European approach
to camping , and without receiving any permits. At least in the central square of the city. In Central and Western Europe, this is quite strict.Moreover, this is a whole problem. If you want to go to any track in Europe, then, exploring the route, you will be surprised to find that you will have to sleep in expensive mountain shelters, or “dive” through the bushes with your tent, risking a fine with three zeros. In Euro. We encountered a similar problem in August in the Dolomites in Italy. Soon we promise to tell you how we got out.
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But why am I…
Oh yes, Canarian campsites compare favorably. First, they are. Secondly, there are quite a few of them. Thirdly, they are indeed often free. It is enough to write the administration in advance to the email indicated on the site (if any), and warn that you are arriving on such and such a day, indicating your passport details and the number of days of stay. If there is no website, you can write to the Cabildo, the local government agency, something like our city council, if I understand correctly. For example, here is the website of the Tenerife Cabildo. You can also write to the local tourist center. Each island has its own, often more than one. And often tied to the same Cabildo. The address you need is very easy to find on Google.An ode to the Canarian campsites
Free campsites are usually poorly equipped. This, by the standards of the Canarians, should include: parking for a car or a camper, cleared places for tents, stone hearths with a supply of firewood and grates for cooking, wooden tables and benches.
And the toilet is in a separate building.
What then can you get for money, you ask.
In addition to the above benefits of civilization, for the amount of about 4-5 euros from your nose you can get showers with hot water and the ability to recharge your devices. There may also be play areas, playgrounds and charging stations for campers and electric cars. It all depends on the specific campsite.If you put on a little more, you can live in cozy wooden houses and not worry about having a tent. Of the things you need to grab only a sleeping bag.
That’s why hotels are needed in this situation, I’m already asking myself. Here is no need.
Reason #5 to go to the Canary Islands
with a backpack:
there is a Decathlon hereSounds weird. What’s up with Decathlon? Let’s explain.
Decathlon, in case you didn’t know, is a giant tourist supermarket where you can buy your gear very cheaply.Sleeping bags, mats, clothes for the track. It turns out inexpensive, average quality tourist shopping.
Travel life hack: instead of paying extra for luggage to a greedy low-cost airline about 50 euros on the way to the Canary Islands, throwing them into the air, in the truest sense of the word. It is better to fly without luggage at all! And on the spot to buy something that did not fit into hand luggage. For example, the same sleeping bag at +10 from this video. Savings and upgrades.
My video about Decathlon dedicated to the opening of the first store of this chain in Ukraine
Video from my Youtube channel “Girl on a hike”
Bonus reason #6:
photo locations for landscape and astrophotography
Canary Islands is one of the universally recognized best places on the planet for observing the starry sky.
Sunrises, sunsets and starry skies are simply incredible on the islands of the Canary archipelago!
Less words, more photos.
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Even the Russian-language Wikipedia writes that there are 7 of them, but this is not so. There are 8 of them. Small deserted rocks do not count. The eighth island that is almost never mentioned is Graciosa (La Graciosa). The population is 734 people as of 2018. On June 26, 2018, Graciosa OFFICIALLY became the 8th Canary Island.
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Correct! Usually everyone thinks that there are 7 of them, but the eighth island, which is almost never mentioned, is Graciosa (La Graciosa).
The population is 734 people as of 2018. On June 26, 2018, Graciosa OFFICIALLY became the 8th Canary Island.
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9, 2020, 2021: the maximum air temperature reaches +27.
4°C, the minimum recorded values are +22.3°C. At night, the temperature in Lanzarote in June drops to +21.4°C…+18.8°C. On average, the difference between day and night is 4.8°C. What is the weather forecast for Lanzarote at the end of June and the beginning of the month indicated on the chart, in Spain almost everywhere the situation is similar.
Water temperature in Lanzarote in June
Weather forecast and sea water temperature in Lanzarote in June ranges from +19.3°C to +21.6°C. At its lows, it can be considered not comfortable for swimming adults and children. In the previous month, the sea is colder by about 1°C. Next month the water is 0.9°C warmer. In June, according to tourists in Lanzarote, the climate is not very suitable for recreation, also due to the uncomfortable temperature of the water in the sea almost anywhere in Spain.
Rating, rainy days and precipitation in June and other months.
The rating in a period of five months fluctuates from 4.0 to 4.6 points. The number of rainy days in June is 0, and it ranks 1st for this indicator for the year. Precipitation is 7.3 mm, which is the 6th place among all months. At the same time, in the previous period, by 0.9mm more rain, next month 7.3 mm less. The weather in Lanzarote in June in the first and second half of the month is shown in the summary table for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
Wind speed
The average speed in June is 7.1 m/s with maximum wind gusts up to 10.1 m/s.
Climate summary
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air dayWater temperature 1 +23. 1°C +19.5°C 2 +23.8°C +19.4°C 3 +23.3°C +19.3°C 4 +22. 4°C +19.4°C 5 +23.2°C +20.0°C 6 +22.6°C +20.2°C 7 +24. 1°C +20.2°C 8 +22.9°C +20.2°C 9 +23.3°C +20.6°C 10 +23. 6°C +20.1°C 11 +23.6°C +20.4°C 12 +25.2°C +20.3°C 13 +27. 4°C +20.4°C 14 +26.8°C +20.7°C 15 +24.8°C +20.4°C 16 +23. 1°C +20.5°C 17 +22.9°C +20.6°C 18 +22.3°C +20.7°C 19 +23. 2°C +20.8°C 20 +23.8°C +21.2°C 21 +24.1°C +20.9°C 22 +24. 2°C +21.4°C 23 +24.1°C +21.6°C 24 +24.7°C +21.5°C 25 +22. 9°C +21.0°C 26 +24.2°C +21.0°C 27 +24.3°C +21.1°C 28 +24. 1°C +20.8°C 29 +26.4°C +20.3°C 30 +26.8°C +20.3°C Weather now
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Month Temperature at night afternoon January +17°C +20°C February +16°C +19°C March +16°C +20°C April +18°C +21°C May +19°C +24°C June +20°C +25°C July +22°C +27°C August +23°C +28°C September +23°C +27°C October +22°C +27°C November +20°C +24°C December +19°C +22°C According to our observations, as well as reviews of tourists who visited Spain, we can say that the weather in Kemer in September is expected to be quite good.
The average daily air temperature in December is 21.7 °C, while the sea water temperature will be 20.6 °C. Weather in December
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Nighttime average temperature+21.7 °C
+19.0 °CSea water temperature +20.6 °C Number of sunny days
Length of daylight hours22 days
10 hours 19 minutesRainy days
Rainfall0 days
9 mmAverage wind speed 25.4 m/s Is it worth going to Lanzarote for a holiday in December?
Comfort
64.
3% Taking into account all available data on the weather in Lanzarote in December (air and water temperature, amount and intensity of rains, cloudiness, day length and wind strength), we calculated the comfort level at this resort, which was 64.3 %. Please also note that the comfort level in January will be lower and will be 59.0 %
Comfort level by months
On the graph below you can see the comfort level in Lanzarote calculated by us for each month. The most comfortable months for a holiday in Lanzarote are September, October and August. Months with the minimum level of comfort are March, January and February.
Monthly comparison of weather in Lanzarote
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NovemberAir temperature in Lanzarote in December
During the day, the air temperature in December ranges from 20.
2°C to 23.8°C, at night from 17.6°C to 17.6°C, respectively. At the same time, the average air temperature is 21.7 °C during the day, and 19.0 °C at night. The difference between daytime and nighttime air temperatures reaches an average of 2.7°C per month. Water temperature in Lanzarote in December
In December the water in Lanzarote is suitable for swimming. The water temperature in the sea does not fall below 19.9°C, while the maximum figure can reach 21.1°C. The average water temperature in December is 20.6 °C, which is 1.5°C lower than in November and 1.5°C higher than in January.
Rainy days and precipitation in December
On average, in December Lanzarote receives 9 mm of precipitation. This amount of precipitation is insignificant, and you will not notice rainy days. According to our observations and hysmeteo data, the probability of rainy weather is 2.2 %. In this case, most often it will be a light drizzle.
Sunny, cloudy and overcast days
In Lanzarote in December there are usually about 22 sunny, 7 cloudy and 2 overcast days. The length of daylight hours (from dawn to dusk) is 10 hours and 19minutes. The number of hours of sunshine when the sun’s rays reach the earth’s surface, taking into account the average cloud cover for the month, is 8 hours and 4 minutes per day.
Wind in Lanzarote in December
The graph below shows the probability of winds of different strengths during the month. The average wind speed in Lanzarote in December is 25.4 m/s.
Weather in December in other resorts in Spain
We bring to your attention a summary of the weather in other popular resorts in Spain in December. Select the resort you are interested in to get more detailed information.
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(rainfall)Water temperature Tenerife 18. 5°C 14.0°C 2 days (34 mm) 21.1°C Barcelona 15.2°C 10.2°C 3 days (21 mm) 15.5°C Majorca 17.3°C 10.8°C 4 days (46 mm) 17.6°C Malaga 18.4°C 10.2°C 1 day (12 mm) 16.5°C Palma de Mallorca 17.3°C 10.1°C 3 days (38 mm) 17.5°C Valencia 17.3°C 9.4°C 2 days (34 mm) 16.5°C Costa Brava 15.0°C 9.
Beaches near puerto rico gran canaria: Top 10 BEST Beaches in Gran Canaria for a Great Holiday
Top 10 BEST Beaches in Gran Canaria for a Great Holiday
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria has one of the best beaches on the islandGran Canaria has many amazing beaches, all very different in terms of atmosphere, natural conditions, type of sand and location, so there’s something great to discover for each taste.
In our opinion, when it comes to beautiful beaches in the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are the absolute winners.
We love the variety among the beaches in Gran Canaria and this is the reason why we prefer it as a destination for a beach holiday if we were to choose between Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Gran Canaria
Did you know that in 2020 Gran Canaria has 15 Blue Flag Beaches? It’s the Canary Island with the largest number of beaches awarded with the Blue Flag distinction.
From small coves and secluded beaches to large beaches with all the amenities for a comfortable day in the sun, Gran Canaria has something for everyone’s taste. Just look through our list to see where you’d like to spend your next holiday in the sun.
Great beaches for a family holiday in Gran Canaria
The south of the island has many great hotels and beaches suitable for family trips, with lots of facilities, plus bars and restaurants nearby.
1. Amadores beach
Playa Amadores, Gran CanariaPlaya de Amadores looks almost postcard-perfect, with fine white sand and crystal clear water. This beach is “fairly new”, as it was purposely built to accommodate the growing number of tourists in Puerto Rico.
Amadores beach is an ideal destination for families with children, as the water is always warm and calm. Plus, there’s a great choice of restaurants near the beach, which makes it easy to grab a quick lunch before returning to your sunbed.
Playa Amadores has all the modern facilities you need: sunbeds, umbrellas and lifeguards and it’s only a short stroll away from neighboring Puerto Rico.
2. Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria has a really popular beachPuerto Rico beach is probably one of the most crowded beaches in Gran Canaria but for a good reason: the weather is sunny and perfect almost all year round and the entire place has a Caribbean feel (just like its name).
Puerto Rico is buzzing with British tourists and one the best places to stay in Gran Canaria: it is a white-sand beach, calm water, ideal for families, lots of restaurants, beautiful promenade with palm trees and a great feeling in general. It’s not for those who want a quiet beach all to themselves though.
3. Anfi del Mar
Anfi del Mar beach with sand brought over from the CaribbeanAnfi del Mar is a man-made beach and if we were to compare it to some other beach it would be Las Teresitas, in Tenerife.
This is one of the nicest white sand beaches in Gran Canaria, located just behind the Anfi del Mar hotel complex. There are restaurants around, sunbeds and umbrellas and you can even rent jet skis here.
This beach becomes extremely crowded during the summer months when locals, as well as tourists, come here to enjoy the perfectly warm water, ideal for swimming.Anfi del Mar is also great for a family holiday, as the water is pretty shallow near the shoreline and the kids can go in safely.
Best beaches for a romantic couple’s holiday in Gran Canaria
This is our favorite beach for a romantic getaway and with guaranteed sunshine.
4. Playa de Mogan
Mogan beach (Playa de Mogan)Playa Mogan is a golden sand beach, situated right next to the marina.
This beach has a more chilled vibe and often times people come here to spend time at the beach as well as walk through the beautiful streets of Puerto de Mogan. We love the vibe of the town, with pretty streets and windows decorated with colorful flowers.
The beach is smaller than the ones previously mentioned, but it has a certain charm and is a bit quieter.
5. Maspalomas beach
Explore the dunes and the beach in MaspalomasA visit to Gran Canaria just wouldn’t be complete without a stroll on the Maspalomas dunes and beach.
This is a unique landscape in Gran Canaria, similar only to the Corralejo dunes in Fuerteventura.The Maspalomas dunes are one of the main attractions in Gran Canaria and they stretch for around 6 km, so there’s room for everyone and here you’ll find gay couples, as well as families with children and naturists who come to enjoy the warm sun of the Canaries. Just find your spot on this fabulous and majestic beach and enjoy some of the best views Gran Canaria has to offer.
What to do in Maspalomas – places to visit & attractions
6. Playa del Ingles
Another popular beach in Gran Canaria is Playa del Ingles beach.
Playa del Ingles is probably the Mecca for nightlife and partying in Gran Canaria, so it’s a beach popular among the younger crowds visiting the island. This beach can sometimes be a bit windy, but it’s still considered one of the best in Gran Canaria, also popular among naturists visiting the island.
There are hotels and apartments nearby, good restaurants and bars, plus all the facilities you can think of. Give it a go if you want to take the island’s pulse and spend your time on the beach and your nights partying in the various clubs.
Best city beach in Gran Canaria
Did you know that Gran Canaria is home to one of Spain’s best urban beaches?
7. Playa Las Canteras
Las Canteras beach is without a doubt one of the top beaches in Gran CanariaLocated in the island’s capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Canteras beach was often named as Spain’s best city beach and often times mentioned as one of the best city beaches in Europe and in the world.
Las Canteras stretches for around 3 km and has golden sand, calm water and is ideal for swimming. You have easy access to bars and restaurants and although it has a city feel, it’s a really nice beach and it’s that a city like Las Palmas has such a beautiful beach. You can even come to the capital for a short city break and you can still enjoy time on this beautiful beach, no need to go to the south for that.
As you can see, there are plenty of amazing and beautiful beaches in Gran Canaria and you can be adventurous and discover them one by one, to see what makes all of them great.
8. Playa de Las Nieves
Las Nieves is one of the best beaches in the north of Gran Canaria – Source: Ayuntamiento de Agaete Facebook PageSituated on the northwest coast of Gran Canaria, Playa de Las Nieves is situated next to Puerto de Las Nieves in the municipality of Agaete.
Although the beach itself is pebbly, this place is really nice for swimming, since the beach is very protected from big waves and rip tides. The atmosphere is very authentic, with many restaurants serving fresh fish and seafood since Agaete is known as a fishing village in Gran Canaria. Nowadays, the fast ferry from the company Fred Olsen connects Gran Canaria from the port of Agaete with the island of Tenerife.
9. Playa Hoya Del Pozo
A blue flag beach in the municipality of Telde.
Playa Hoya Del Pozo has black volcanic sand and is really beautiful and clean, with a very different vibe compared to the touristy beaches in the south of Gran Canaria.
It’s also located close to Bufadero de la Garita, which is another place that we recommend to visit in the area. 10. North Beach Sardina
Playa de Sardina del Norte beach is located in a small coastal town in the very north of Gran Canaria, in the municipality of Galdar. North Beach Sardina is great for diving and here you’ll meet a lot of local divers, which is always a good sign.
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Beachesby Matthew Hirtes
28. Feb 2014
(17. Nov 2021)Gran Canaria is rightly celebrated for the quality of its beaches. Serene settings of white sands, crystal blue waters and exotic trees.
There are many untouched coves to enjoy. It presents a perfect beach holiday for both friends and families. Here’s our guide to ten of the best.Anfi del Mar
Tenerife’s prettiest man-made beach, Playa de las Teresitas, is a slice of paradise. Gran Canaria’s artificial Anfi del Mar, in the south-west of the island, is of similar style. With its overlooking palm trees and floral displays, along with the tranquil, turquoise waters make it a calmer part of the Atlantic Ocean. Start with this one and then explore the other fabulous beaches on the Island, choose one of these rentals in Gran Canaria.
Güigüi
Güigüí is a great place to visit if you want to give naturism a try on your trip. That’s mainly because you could well have the whole place to yourself, given how difficult it is to reach what are in fact two beaches. Located, as they are, at the bottom of (a) Grande ravine.
Las Canteras
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a large cruise ship port, was the island’s original resort.
It’s not difficult to see why when you glance at the 2.8km which make Las Canteras the longest beach on Gran Canaria. Enjoy a mixture of beach and Spanish city living. A great destination for your next trip, see information for rental apartments in Las Palmas.Maspalomas
Part desert, part nudist zone, Maspalomas is one of Gran Canaria’s most iconic beaches. It is made up of large sand dunes and contains various ecosystems. The area is a protected nature reserve too which stopped the resort taking over the beach. Meaning that no matter how many tourists flock to the beach, there always seems to be plenty of room for everybody.
Mogán
Another man-made beach, this playa adorns charming Puerto de Mogán. A world away from the sleepy-town delights of the municipal capital, this resort’s nicknamed Little Venice because of its network of canals. Puerto de Mogán’s one of the classiest places to stay on the island and its beach is always pristine and serene.
See for information on villas and apartments in Mogan. Playa del Inglés
Playa del Ingles, also known as the English Beach, but why is anybody’s guess. Especially as its adjoining resort also houses German, Scandinavian, and, indeed, Spanish bars. With a length of 2,700 metres long, it’s 10 metres shorter than neighbouring Maspalomas, making it the island’s third-longest beach. Staying in one of our Playa del Ingles holiday apartments located close-by will allow regular visits to this popular beach.
Puerto Rico
Like the country of the same name, there’s very much a Caribbean flavour to Gran Canaria’s Puerto Rico. Maybe it’s the palm trees. Maybe it’s the azure sky and golden sunshine. Or it could have something to do with the laid-back feel of the place. For a relaxing beach break in a Puerto Rico apartment, see more information here.
Sardina del Norte
Not to be confused with Sardina del Sur which is located closer to Vecindario, Sardina del Norte’s crystal-clear waters are popular with divers.
Along with fishermen. With sardines as a fixture on local restaurant menus, served with oil and fresh lemon.Tauro
At 440 metres long, Tauro is the longest beach in the municipality of Mógan. Which is reassuring, given its popularity. A gentle surf softens the dark sand of the playa which is kept meticulously clean. Browse some of the Tauro Villas here to make your beach break complete.
Amadores
Situated in the south-west of Gran Canaria, Amadores beach is 20 minutes walk from Puerto Rico alongside a picturesque clifftop path. The sunniest beach on the Island, each year the sun warms up the shallow turquoise waters and white sand creating a glorious environment to sunbathe. There are many restaurants that line the promenade, and water facilities which make it perfect for Families. Go snorkelling, diving or rent a pedelo along the east side of the beach. Take advantage of holiday apartments located close to Playa Amadores.
Gran Canaria Info – The Top 20 Best Beaches in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria has dozens of beaches, from the Saharan splendour of Maspalomas to the tiny patch of sand at Sardina del Norte.
Some are packed with sun loungers and parasols, while others are hours away from the nearest Full English Breakfast. Whatever your taste, the island has the perfect beach for you.Gran Canaria’s biggest beach and one of its most popular, Maspalomas is so vast that it rarely feels crowded. Along with adjacent Playa del Inglés beach it is is over 6 kilometres long with calm water and huge golden dunes stretching back for kilometres. The famous nudist section is in the middle of the beach next to the biggest dunes. Snack stands and
The famous nudist section is in the middle of the beach next to the biggest dunes. Snack stands and lounger hire at regular intervals and food at the lighthouse end of the beach.
Maspalomas beach is a safe place to swim but please swim close to the lifeguard towers: The lifeguards do a great job but have a lot of water to watch. Montaña de Arena
Montaña de Arena
A hidden beach close to Maspalomas resort and a local favourite, especially amongst the island’s many nudists.
Montaña de Arena has no facilities and is about 10 minutes walk down a track from the GC 500 road, between Maspalomas and Arguineguin. It is hard to find, hard to get to, and hard to forget. The beach is a thin strip of sand at the base of a huge sand dune. At high tide to have to sit on the dune itself.To get to Montaña de Arena, drive from Maspalomas along the GC500. It is about 5 minutes past Pasito Blanco Marina. Park in one of the two patches of ground that pass as car parks, and then either walk along the coast, or down the dune itself. The locals are happy to share their beach with tourists but some of them object to cameras and video cameras! The area behind the beach is going to be developed into a new resort. The developers have promised to respect Montaña de Arena, but nobody is quite sure what that means!
The locals are happy to share their beach with tourists but some of them object to cameras and video cameras! The area behind the beach is going to be developed into a new resort.
The developers have promised to respect Montaña de Arena, but nobody is quite sure what that means.A half-moon of white Caribbean sand with a fringe of bars, shops and restaurants; Amadores Beach looks like it was invented by the tourist industry. That’s because it was.
Amadores was built from scratch about 15 years ago when Puerto Rico’s beach got overwhelmed. It has warm, sheltered water, lifeguards and lots of loungers. Amadores is a great, safe beach for families with kids, but isn’t the place for people who love their sand wild and unspoilt.
Get to Amadores from Puerto Rico Beach by walking for 15 minutes along the safe cliff-top path that runs from the marina. Or take a bus or taxi. It’s about five minutes away from Puerto Rico by road.Choosing a restaurant at Amadores beach is tricky because there’s so much choice.
Choosing a restaurant at Amadores beach is tricky because there’s so much choice. The Ciao Ciao pizza restaurants are always good value, and we love the Happy Valley Indian.
Anfi is another gorgeous artificial beach and was built by the company behind the enormous Anfi Timeshare complex that overshadows it. Originally Anfi Beach was meant to be a private beach for Anfi customers but Spanish law forbids private beaches so everybody can use it. Coming from Maspalomas and Arguineguin, Anfi is just before Puerto Rico resort on the GC 500 road. Park in the carpark on the opposite side of the road and walk down to the beach. It has shops, bars and restaurants.
Las Canteras Beach is probably the island’s most underrated beach. It is 3.5km long and sits right in the middle of the city of Las Palmas. Sheltered by a lava rock reef, it is safe for swimming and made of gorgeous golden sand. The snorkelling here is great because the whole beach is a marine reserve.
We can’t recommend Canteras enough: loads of space, local bars and restaurants, surfing at its southern end, and a completely local feel.
If you fancy getting out of the resorts but still fancy a day on the beach, Las Canteras is the place for you.Melenara Beach is the local beach for the Town of Telde. It is dark yellow in colour, and well maintained, with local restaurants on its promenade. Next door is another, similar beach called Salinetas. If you are staying in Las Palmas and it’s cloudy, Melenaras is the first beach you get to that is likely to have sunshine.
To get to Melenara and Salinetas, turn off the motorway at the old Ikea, head down to the coast, and then head north until you get to the beaches.
El Confital is Las Palmas’ most pristine, natural beach. It used to have hundreds of illegal houses but they have been removed, and the beach and surroundings left to return to nature. Confital is mostly rocky, with a few patches of golden sand. It is nudist from the end of the wooden boardwalk.
El Confital is also home to one of the best tube waves in Europe but don’t jump in without some experience as the wave breaks shallow over a lava reef and the locals don’t like grommets getting in their ways.
San Agustin beach is in front of the low-key resort of the same name and tends to be quieter and more local than Maspalomas /Playa del Ingles. The beach can be windy at times and the sea is a little wavier than more sheltered beaches such as Anfi and Amadores. However, San Agustín is a top beach and a great place to visit with older kids.There are several restaurants just by the sand, including the famous El Capitán; local food and fresh fish on a lovely beachfront terrace.There are several restaurants just
There are several restaurants just by the sand, including the famous El Capitán; local food and fresh fish on a lovely beachfront terrace.
The beach where the have-yachts and the have-nots share the sand. Access to Pasito Blanco beach is from within the posh Pasito Blanco marina. You can only drive in if you own a boat or a property in the harbour but you can park outside the gate and walk in, or get a bus.
The beach is a long stretch of pale sand and is one of the emptiest in south Gran Canaria.
Snorkelling at the east end is excellent and the water here is almost always safe for swimming.Taurito resort is a little world of its own in south Gran Canaria. With lots of palm trees and a water park just behind the beach, it’s the island’s most complete mini-resort.
Its beach, made of dark, natural sand, is a bit wavier than others in the area but has a fringe of palm trees and restaurants right on the sand.
Somehow it feels wilder than other south Gran Canaria beaches and has a rugged, Caribbean feel.
Puerto de Mogán’s golden beach, a few paces from the famous marina, is as sunny and sheltered as it comes and a great family option. There are plenty of places to eat right by the sand or you can walk over the canal to the marina for lunch by the boats.
The water at Playa de Mogán is warm and calm and there are pedalos and SUP boards to rent on the sand.
For snorkelling, head to the far end of the beach and jump in off the shingle.
Guayedra is north Gran Canaria’s locals’ local beach. Set in a valley full of palm and mastic trees and just one farm, it’s one of the island’s most pristine spots.
The beach is a mix of pebbles and volcanic sand and is just past Agaete on the amazing West Coast road. It’s hard to get to as you have to drive down a track, park up, and then walk down to the beach. During the week, you’ll probably have it all to yourself, except for the odd group of nudist campers. At the weekends, it fills up people from Agaete, Galdar and Guia.
Guayedra beach changes depending on the waves and currents. Some days there’s big sandy patches, others it’s all pebbles. Take care in the water if the waves are big.
Puerto Rico beach is buzzes almost every day but is pretty enough to get away with being crowded thanks to its promenade and beachfront restaurants.The sand is safe, calm and clean and there are plenty of loungers and parasols to rent.
This is the resort beach experience and is sunny almost every day of the year. For a quiet Puerto Rico beach experience, stay on the sand as the sun sets and you’ll be left alone.
Right next to Maspalomas beach (they are actually the same stretch of sand) Playa del Ingles beach is probably Europe’s busiest but is so long that you can always find a peaceful place to sit.
The area at the end by the big dunes is nudist and the water sports centre is tucked into the east corner.
For food, head to thew Annexo II strip of restaurants just behind the north end of the beach.
This is the south Gran Canaria beach that the Scandinavians quietly keep to themselves. It’s just a few minutes walk along the shore from Anfi beach but is natural and doesn’t get the crowds.
With golden sand, a pretty promenade with restaurants looking out over the beach and a laid back feel, Patalavaca is always worth a visit.
Look out for the tiny little beach in the central rocky section: It’s great for photo. Meloneras is Maspalomas’ other beach. With golden sand and a few pebbles, it’s a lovely spot that gets overshadowed by its big brother just along the coast.
The beach is right at the west end of the Meloneras promenade that goes past the big hotels like the Costa Meloneras and Villa del Conde.
Meloneras beach is rarely busy, but has loungers, plenty of sand, and restaurants. If Maspalomas beach is windy there is a good chance that Meloneras won’t be.
Puerto de Las Nieves is a little fishing village in the north west corner of Gran Canaria. It has some lovely fish restaurants and is the departure point for the fast ferry to Tenerife. It has two beaches, both pebbly. One is in the harbour and the other is the far side of the village’s old quay. The harbour beach as the best atmosphere.
Sadly for Puerto de Las Nieves, its iconic Finger of God lost its finger during a big storm a few years ago.
You can still see the remaining knuckle of god by looking towards the cliffs from the quay.Gui Gui or Guigui Beach is Gran Canaria’s most famous remote and unspoilt beach.
It’s a three-hour hike across pristine countryside from the nearest road and is nudist.
If hiking sounds like too much hard work you can take a boat trip from Puerto Rico that includes a stop at Gui Gui. You won’t get long on the sand but at least you’ll have seen the legend.
Most beaches on Gran Canaria’s east coast are black volcanic sand but pretty Aguadulce is golden. It’s only small but the golden sand, pristine condition and turquoise water make it a special spot.While it can be windy during the summer, it’s idyllic on calm days. Despite the sand crystal clear water, Aguadulce only gets a few bums on towels on an average day.
While it can be windy during the summer, it’s idyllic on calm days. Despite the sand crystal clear water, Aguadulce only gets a few bums on towels on an average day.
Aguadulce is clothing optional and nudists tend to cluster by the little cliff at the east end of the beach.
Little Sardina del Norte fishing village in north-west Gran Canaria is famous as a dive site but it’s little golden-sand beach is a stunner. It faces south and gets the same sunny weather as the Agaete Valley so it’s always a good bet for sunshine.
Sardina is home to several excellent local seafood restaurants (Canarians divers thing nothing of admiring the marine life and then eating it straight afterwards).
Discover the best beaches in Gran Canaria for your beach holiday
Although the island’s unique attraction is its golden sandy beaches, it also has natural volcanic rock pools and hidden coves, only accessible by boat or on foot. If you fancy a swim, here’s a list of the best bathing spots in Gran Canaria, Spain Dropdown content.
Best Sandy Beaches in Gran Canaria’s South
The unique UNESCO protected nature reserve of Masplomas Dunes, covering 400 hectares, is the iconic feature of Gran Canaria in the southernmost point of the island.
Sand, from the bottom of the ocean, was blown onto the land during the last ice age to form a unique mix of desert and oasis including a freshwater lagoon. You’ll find dynamic sand dunes surrounded by some of the best beaches in Gran Canaria, including the justly famous Playa del Inglés. However, you’re really spoilt for choice so it’s worth exploring further.Maspalomas and Meloneras
On the Western side of Maspalomas lighthouse, the newly developed stylish Meloneras stretches for 2 km and includes luxury 4 and 5 star hotels, a casino and a conference centre. The promenade is crammed with bars, cafés and restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world. It’s attractive, trendy and affluent.
There are two beaches to choose from at each end of the promenade – Maspalomas and the smaller Meloneras, each with long stretches of sand, perfect for taking a dip in the clear waters of the Atlantic. Discerning locals come here for the tranquillity, so you know it’s good.
At night Meloneras comes into its own with a unique kind of nightlife, different to the main resorts.
Chill out with a glass of wine while the sun goes down, or kick back and enjoy the live music playing in the background. Maspalomas beach is one of the best sandy beaches on Gran Canaria © Visit Gran Canaria
Tip: golfers will enjoy the beachfront’s 18 hole course but may get their balls wet.
Anfi del Mar and Arguineguín
Further west, Anfi Beach, fringed with coconut palms, has 11,000 tons of fine white sand. Originally known as Playa de la Verga, this resort was built in the 1990s by a Bjørn Lyng, a Norwegian businessman. He wanted to recreate the look and feel of a Caribbean beach on Gran Canaria and he certainly achieved that.
It’s located in a protected lagoon, flanked on one side by a pier and on the other by a heart-shaped island and the marina. The waters are so calm that it’s safe for children, great for snorkelling and ideal for water sports. You can rent kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis and small boats or take a tour on a glass bottom ferry and discover the highlights of the area.
Thrill seekers can try parasailing to get an unforgettable aerial view of the resort or take a Fly board to be thrust into the air by a water jet and flip back into the sea. Check out a first-timer’s guide to the Canary Islands for more activities in Gran Canaria
Anfi del Mar is a Gran Canaria beach with fine white sand © Visit Gran Canaria
Tip: Try Beach Club Maroa, on the island, for your evening cocktail, and enjoy the sunset.
Amadores
Still going west, Amadores Beach is in a beautiful curved bay with turquoise sea and white sand, overlooked by stark cliffs. Created in 2002, this resort is a welcome respite from the busier Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Since it’s situated in a cove, the waters are calm and well-protected from the rough waves of the Atlantic. This makes it an excellent place for swimming and paddling. The coral sand means people can lie on the beach all day without getting burned, although you still might want to hire a sun lounger.
There’s a ban on loud music and boisterous beach games and, since it’s almost a kilometre long, it never gets crowded. In 2004, Amadores was awarded the Blue Flag certification for the quality of its services.
Amadores beach with it’s turquoise water© Visit Gran Canaria
Tip: take the 3 kilometre ocean front walk along the cliff between Amadores and Puerto Rico for stunning views.
Puerto de Mogán
The most westerly resort on the southern coast, this coastal village lies at the mouth of a steep sided valley, its charming white buildings contrasting with the mountain landscape behind.
As well as a fishing port and yacht marina, there’s a sandy beach, protected by the port and a breakwater. This makes it perfect for families, as the waters are calm, there are no stones and the sand is fine and golden.
It’s also great for snorkelling as the sea is shallow and clear. For larger marine life, go to the marina and head beneath the waves in a yellow submarine or take a whale watching trip.
Keen anglers can set out on deep-sea fishing expeditions.Puerto de Mogán has a great beach for snorkeling © Visit Gran Canaria
Tip: explore the resort’s “Little Venice”, a scenic network of canals and bridges with colourful subtropical blossoms and blooms.
Best Gran Canaria Beaches on the West Coast
Explore the area’s isolated coves and natural rock pools.
Güi Güi
This is Gran Canarias’s Shangri La. The two beaches here on the west coast, dominated by high cliffs, are so remote they’re almost always deserted. The only way of getting there is on foot or by boat. It’s a tough two and a half hour hike from Tasartico, or persuade a fisherman to take you from Mogán or La Aldea.
Güi Güi Grande is the first you get to and is small, only 350 m long. It’s named after the size of the barranco or canyon, rather than the beach. Güi Güii Chico is just south of its little neighbour and is almost twice as big. You reach it by scrambling over the rocks but be careful as it gets cut off at high tide.
You’re rewarded by a refreshing swim in cool crystal clear waters, surrounded by pristine water, and some of the best sunsets in Gran Canaria, The beaches are at their sandiest during the summer months as, in winter they can disappear completely.
GüiGüi beach is a small remote beach in Gran Canaria perfect for a sunset swim © Visit Gran Canaria
Tip: take plenty of walker and snacks as you’re unlikely to find any supplies here.
Agaete Natural Pools
North of Güi, and far more accessible is the tiny fishing village of Puerto de Las Nieves, a cluster of attractive blue and white Canarian houses. From the harbour, the Paseo de los Poetas, lined with restaurants, craft shops and galleries, leads along the shore, to the natural pools of Las Salinas.
For centuries, they were used to harvest salt, but now make the perfect bathing spot. Swimmers are protected from the crashing waves by rock barriers and it’s an exhilarating experience as the sea water rushes in.
The three pools are connected by volcanic tubes and there are flat areas for sunbathing. The lush green pine forest mountainside makes for an attractive backdrop.After your swim, visit the nearby Maipés Archaeological Park, situated on a great lava flow at the foot of the Pinar de Tamadaba. This is where the Guanches, Gran Canaria’s original inhabitants, choose to honour their dead. There are over 700 tombs of various types and sizes, including huge burial mounds constructed with volcanic stones, dating from around 1300 years ago.
Agaete Natural Pools © Visit Gran Canaria
Tip: try the local speciality – caldo de pescado, a delicious fish soup.
Best Gran Canaria Beaches on the East Coast
Las Canteras
The capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is home to Las Canteras, one of the best urban beaches in Europe Dropdown content. It stretches for almost 4km and starts in the north at La Puntilla, the golden sand fringed with coconut palms and fishing boats.
At La Cicer, the southern end, surfers ride the crashing breakers in a haze of sea mist.In between, a natural offshore lava reef acts as a wave break, calming the waters and protecting the marine life that makes Las Canteras a top snorkelling spot. It’s a good place for families as children can bathe in the shallows, overseen by lifeguards, while parents take the sun from their hammocks. The more sportive can enjoy a variety of beach games including volleyball and football.
Alongside, the lively Paseo de las Canteras promenade has amenities including showers and spas. It’s also packed with shops, open-air restaurants, snack bars and ice cream parlours. Sit and enjoy some tapas, people watch over a cool drink and be amused by the street entertainers.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Las Canteras Beach © Visit Gran Canaria
Tip: Watch locals jump into the sea from the rock, Peña La Vieja, and dare to try it yourself.
This article was written in partnership with Visit Gran Canaria.
San Juan Beach, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria – Updated 2022 Prices
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Located in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, a few steps from Playa de Puerto Rico and a 13-minute walk from Amadores Beach, San Juan Beach offers a garden and air conditioning. This vacation home has free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
The vacation home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Playa de Tauro is a 20-minute walk from the vacation home, while Playa de Amadores is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria, 46.7 km from San Juan Beach, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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Top 10 most beautiful beaches in Gran Canaria for holidays
Where are the most beautiful beaches in Gran Canaria? This charming holiday destination boasts some of the top Canary Island beaches.
Dive in.Situated 150km off the coast of Africa, Gran Canaria offers a delicious choice of more than 80 stretches of white sand, pebble and black volcanic beaches with glittering turquoise waters so stunning that it lays claim to many of the top Canary Island beaches.You’ll discover beautiful beaches in Gran Canaria to suit very activity and mood, from family-friendly sands patrolled by lifeguards enabling you to let your kids splash around without any worries, to romantic secluded coves, urban beaches within striking distance of chic shops and cool restaurants and bars, to watersports hubs and party beaches where DJs play summertime tunes on the sands.There’s another good reason to the love the best beaches in the Canary Islands – the sun is pretty much always shining, with temperatures between 19º and 25º year-round. Question is which ones will wow you the most? To whet your appetite, check out our round up of ten of the most beautiful beaches – and book a hotel like Occidental Margaritas in Gran Canaria for summer 2018…
Fancy sitting on the dock of a bay, watching boat bob and the world go by? Located in the charming resort of Puerto de Mogán, its eponymous golden sand beach runs adjacent to a fabulous marina and port.
Here, you can enjoy a spot of fishing or lounge on a sunbed. There’s also canoes and pedaloes for hire and some great beach bars.If you love city beaches, you’ll simply adore Las Canteras, which is widely regarded as one of Europe’s best urban beaches. Situated bang in the centre of the island’s capital, Las Palmas, here you’ll find 3.5km of golden sands stretching around a beautiful bay and a wealth of sporty and hedonistic delights.As the entire beach is a marine reserve, Las Canteras is the island’s top hotspot for snorkelling and whether you plan to dive into the calm waters or flop on the sand the sheltered bay ensures windless weather practically all year. You’ll find a great choice of bars and restaurants on and close to the sands, and the top haunts of the city centre are within easy reach.
If Amadores Beach with its soft white powder sands reminiscent of the Caribbean strikes you as looking palpably different from its neighbours, there’s a good reason why – it’s beautiful but man-made.
Situated near Puerto Rico, you can get here via the clifftop walks that run from Puerto Rica beach to the marina. This is also a great spot for dinner as there’s a fabulous choice of restaurants and bars.If you prefer your beach off the beaten tourist track and seek a thoroughly authentic Canarian beach experience, simply follow the locals to their favourite playground by the sea. Guayedra beach is a pristine mix of pebbles and black volcanic sand, located in a lush valley studded with palm trees on the northern coast.
Famous for its vast, undulating dunes, Las Maspalomas is picture perfect – in fact, images of its rolling landscape often grace the covers of travel guide books and tourism ads for Gran Canaria. Along with its adjoining sister beach of Playa del Ingles, it stretches more than 6km and its calm, shallow waters make it a top choice for swimming and snorkelling. The sand dunes are protected ecosystems but you can explore them by following the designated and signposted walking routes.
To avoid any surprises, be aware that there is a famous section of sand for nudists located amongst the biggest sand dunes in the middle of this beach.Looking for a peaceful hotspot to lay your towel far from the madding crowds? Aguadulce is a little peach and a stretch of golden rather than black volcanic sands. Situated on the east coast of the island it’s generally sparsely populated making this a good choice for those who want to chill out with a book or snooze on the sand.
But if an ‘away from it all’ beach that also feeds your thirst for active pursuits is what you’re after, then Güigüí Beach, the island’s most unspoilt and remote beach is guaranteed to impress you the most. And when we say remote we’re not exaggerating – you’ll have to be up for a three-hour hike through a countryside path to get here – or, if that sounds like hard work, jump on one of the boat tours that run from Puerto Rico.
Who’s up for scuba? If diving is your big passion, make your way to this stunning golden sand beach – and Gran Canaria’s best diving site – situated in a pretty little fishing village on the north-west coast.
Sun-splashed throughout the year, Sardina del Norte is also blessed with great little restaurants serving up freshly-caught and grilled sardines.Fancy a bit of Scandi drama? Head to this golden sand beach on the south of the island and you’ll discover a hotspot favoured by Scandinavian tourists that’s largely unknown to Brits. You’ll soon see the attraction: it’s small yet perfectly ‘styled’ with charming restaurants dotted along a pretty promenade.
If glam factor is top of your wishlist, then come and rub shoulders with the beautiful people at the exclusive Pasita Blanco beach, which can only be accessed from within the chic yacht-filled marina of the same name. If you own a gin palace or luxury home in the marina complex, you can drive in – if not, then you’ll have to make a not-so-swish entrance by bus to the main gate. Its exclusivity means this beach rarely gets busy and as an added bonus, the conditions for snorkeling here are excellent.
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About the resort
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria (Spanish: Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria ) is a resort in the southwest of the island.
This small resort town used to be a fishing village. Now its entire infrastructure is aimed at receiving and servicing tourists, and only the presence of a port reminds of the past, but it has changed its purpose and now accepts pleasure boats, yachts and catamarans. The resort town surprises and amazes with the beauty of nature, gentle sea and excellent weather. This is Gran Canaria’s second largest resort after Maspalomas, but boasts better weather conditions. In winter, the temperature difference between Maspalamos and Puerto Rico can reach 5-7 degrees in favor of the latter. The town is well located, it is protected by mountains from the winds that are typical for other local resorts.
Seaport
There are not many local residents in Puerto Rico – about 3 thousand people, during the season the resort can receive up to 30 thousand tourists at the same time.
The resort was built in the 80s of the past
centuries, this is confirmed by the architectural
the style in which almost
all hotels and apartment complexes in
city. Similar snow-white buildings
located on the hills around the natural
bays. This is another feature of the resort.
– to many hotels and apartments you can
access only by stairs.
Weather
Climate in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
due to the proximity of the coast of Africa,
Canary current and relief of the island.
The climate in Puerto Rico has been named the most
auspicious in the world, so high
the estimate is explained by the even temperature
mode without significant fluctuations,
stable humidity and
atmospheric pressure. Even in the most
cold winter months temperature
air during the day does not fall below + 20-21 ° С,
and the ocean water does not cool below +18°C.Summer in Puerto Rico is also not very hot, in the daytime the air usually warms up to +27-28°C, the water heats up to +22-23°C. The hottest month in Puerto Rico is August and the coldest month is January.
All year weather in Puerto Rico
sunny, almost never in the sky
clouds.
Transport
You can get to the resort of Puerto Rico by plane, but there are no direct flights from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus to Gran Canaria.
You will have to fly with a transfer, most of all inexpensive offers with a transfer in Madrid or Barcelona. The flight from Moscow will take about 8 hours, not counting the waiting time for the next flight. Flights to Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is located in
capital of Las Palmas. From airport to
Puerto Rico can be reached by shuttle
by bus number 91, by taxi, shuttle or by taking
car for rent.The distance between the airport and Puerto Rico is 64 km.
Bus
Regular buses Global Las Palmas is easy to recognize, they are bright green. Bus number 91 stops (see the schedule) opposite the entrance to the international terminal. That is, having received luggage, you must go up one level to the departure area.
Bus number 91 is an express bus, its first stop on the road in the village of Argentina, after which it stops at any place requested by passengers. To stop the bus, you must first press a special button at the exit.
The fare is 3-9 euros, in Puerto Rico – 5 euros. You can buy a ticket from the driver. Travel time is about 50 minutes. The bus is comfortable and air conditioned. A great option to quickly and inexpensively get to the place of rest. The second option is bus number 1 (see the schedule), but it does not call at the airport, its stop is located across the street from it and it stops at all stops along the way. The journey will take about 2-3 hours. This bus is convenient if you want to go to another town or get to local attractions on your own.
Taxi
If you want to get there faster, you can
take a taxi. You don’t need to call a car
parking is located at the exit of the airport.
Taxis are metered as well.
additional charge of 2 euros for
landing at the airport. On average, cost
a taxi from the airport to Puerto Rico will be
50-60 euros.Type Time Landing Price per 1 km. Waiting hour Tariff 3 Working days from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm 3.15 € 1.10 € 15.05 € Tariff 3 Working days from 22:00 to 6:00, Sunday and holidays 3.45 € 1, 26 € 15.05 € Taxi charges an additional fee for entering the airport or port of 1.70 €, and calling by phone 0.50 €.
Taxi phone number: +(34) 928-154-777
Shuttle
You can also pre-order a shuttle transfer, it is cheaper than a taxi, great for large companies and allows you to inexpensively get to your vacation spot at any time days. Shuttle bass or shuttle service can be ordered through website ShuttleBus or Intui , where it is possible to order a transfer both in a group and individually.
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Rent a car
For those who plan to travel around the island, renting a car will be an excellent solution. You can arrange a rental in advance, this guarantees that the car will already be waiting for you. If you rent a car in Gran Canaria spontaneously, you should contact the car rental office at the airport. Below is a link to find the lowest prices in the aggregator.
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Communications
Internet access in Puerto Rico
there will be no problems. If network access
needed occasionally, you can use
free WI-FI,
it is available in most hotels, cafes and
restaurants. Also during the holidays you can
buy a prepaid mobile package
communications of one of the operators. Worth it
from 8 to 15 euros for 10-15 GB mobile
internet 4G. package also
includes some free
sms and minutes to call in spanish
numbers.In Puerto Rico, you can buy a Vodafone, Orange, Movistar, Lebara, Lyca Mobile SIM card. You can buy a starter pack at the airport, supermarket, operator’s office. To do this, you will need to provide a passport and sign an agreement.
You can replenish your account via the Internet,
at the supermarket checkout, in the mobile office
operator.If the priority is large
stock of Internet traffic worth paying
attention to Orange tariffs.
This mobile operator focuses on
Internet, it is most often chosen in
as a home provider
the Internet. Monthly traffic is
limited, but after 50 GB speed
connections are significantly reduced.Guide in Russian recommends you the best rate in Spain with Orange. Here you save, and all the more so because you can buy or order a SIM card while in Russia, that is, in advance. You do not need to look for an office in Europe and study the proposed rates.
To get a 10% discount from our travel site, use the coupon: Coupon 10% discount: tenerife-orange
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Beaches
There are two beaches in Puerto Rico: Playa de Puerto Rico and Playa de Amadores. Both beaches are artificially created and are located in bays.
Puerto Rico Beach
Playa Puerto Rico Beach
Playa de Puerto Rico – City beach located at the port where yachts and pleasure boats moor. Such proximity does not violate the comfort of vacationers and makes it possible at any time to go on a boat trip or indulge in your favorite sports.
The beach is covered with imported white sand
from the Sahara and has a gentle entry into the water.
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The beaches of Gran Canaria are varied and numerous. You can relax on the sea here at any time of the year. Gran Canaria ranks third in area among the islands of the Canary archipelago. Tourists are attracted here by numerous sights, entertainment centers and original local culture.
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The beaches on the island have a number of distinctive features:
Beaches of Gran Canaria
The total length of the coastline suitable for swimming is more than 60 km. In total, Gran Canaria has dozens of beaches that differ in conditions and infrastructure.
Maspalomas
Maspalomas is located in the south of the island and covers about 4 km of coastline. Conventionally, the territory is divided into 4 zones: the 1st part is chosen by vacationers with families, the 2nd and 4th are a haven for nudists, and the 3rd are the representatives of non-traditional orientation.
Dunes of Maspalomas.
The most famous natural attraction of Gran Canaria, the Dunes of Maspalomas, adjoins the beach directly. Nudist areas are marked with special posters.
You can get here by car or regular bus.
Address: 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.736, -15.583
Amadores
Amadores stretches for 800 meters near the resort of Puerto Rico in the southwestern part of the island.
Popular with families and couples. This is a peaceful place for a relaxing holiday. Since 2004, Amadores has been awarded the Blue Flag every year. Amadores family beach.
The beach is artificial, stone breakwaters protect the lagoon from the waves. There is a promenade along the coast. It is easy to find free car parking.
In the evenings it is quiet and peaceful here. Fans of noisy nightlife and active entertainment should go to Puerto Rico. It is located just a 15-minute leisurely walk from Amadores.
Address: Calle San Borondón, 1, 35130 Mogán, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.790, -15.723
Puerto Rico
City beach is artificial. Beautiful golden sand was brought from the Sahara. Puerto Rico stretches along the main street of the city, which is always noisy and crowded.
Sand on the beach of Puerto Rico brought from the Sahara.
There are especially many tourists from Germany and England. Nearby are 2 small bays, where excitement is observed infrequently.
Picturesque cliffs protect the lagoon from the ocean. Address: Paseo Marítimo, 83, 35130 Mogán, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.784, -15.713
Las Canteras
This is the main city beach of the capital of the island, Las Palmas. Las Cantares has a length of about 3 km and is covered with fine golden sand. Marked with the Blue Flag. The Las Cantares lagoon is protected by a sandstone breakwater. Swimming with children is safe and comfortable. Nearby you can find a large number of cafes and shops.
Las Canteras main beach.
Address: Paseo las Canteras, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 28.143, -15.432
Anfi del Mar
Playa Anfi del Mar is a picturesque beach located in a bay protected from the waves. Located in the south of the island. The coast is covered with imported white sand and surrounded by palm trees. Nearby there is a resort complex with swimming pools, gardens, golf courses, shopping center and cafes.
White sand on Anfi del Mar beach.
Address: Calle Anfi del Mar, 2, 35129 Mogán, Las Palmas, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 27.77, -15.695
Melenara
A small coastal area with black sand of volcanic origin. It is located in the resort village of the same name in the northeast of the island. Popular with locals who value this place for its beauty and privacy. Nearby is the reef Bufadero de la Garita. You can get to the beach by bus or car.
Melenara beach with black sand.
Address: Las Palmas, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 27.987, -15.375
San Agustín
San Augustin is located in the resort area of Maspalomas in the south of the island. The length is about 2 km. The coast is covered with dark sand. In the northern part there are beautiful rocks. The entrance to the water is gentle. Not far from the beach there is the only casino in Gran Canaria.
San Agustin Beach.
Address: Calle las Acacias, 1, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.
769, -15.541 Playa de Arguineguin
Playa de Arguineguin is located next to the fishing village of the same name in the southwest islands. The place is popular with tourists from Norway. Residents of this country love to come here on vacation in the winter. The beach is covered with dark sand.
Cozy beach Playa de Arguineguin.
Address: Calle Juan Juana, 1, 35120 Arguineguin, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.756, -15.681
Mogan
Mogan is one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Canary archipelago. Located next to the new part of the fishing village of Puerto de Mogán in the southwest of Gran Canaria.
Mogan beach with golden sand.
Here you can find many picturesque canals and bridges, so the resort is often called the “Canary Venice”. The coastal area is covered with golden sand, imported from Africa, and has a length of about 200 m.
Nearby is the yacht port, shops, cafes and restaurants. From the city can be reached by bus or car.
This place is suitable for a relaxing family pastime. Address: Calle Alcalde Miguel Marrero, 19, 35139 Lomo Quiebre, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.818, -15.763
Taurito
A small artificial beach located in a small bay between Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico. The coast is covered with dark volcanic sand, occasionally there are large stones.
The man-made beach of Taurito.
There are bars, cafes and shops. Fishing, boat trips, scuba diving are offered for tourists. Nearby is a taxi rank and paid underground parking.
Address: 35138 Taurito, Las Palmas, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 27.814, -15.753
Guayedra
Guayedra is located near the village of Agaete in the north of Gran Canaria. You can get there by walking along a mountain path or by boat by sea. There are very few people on Guaedra. There is no infrastructure nearby.
Guayedra rocky beach.
The beach is located in a beautiful rocky bay. Waves are rare here.
Guayedra beach is often visited by nudists. In clear weather, you can see the top of the Teide volcano on the neighboring island of Tenerife from here.
Address: 35489 Agaete, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 28.086, -15.709
Maranoulas
Las Marañuelas is located in the village of Arguineguin on the southwest coast. The coastal line is covered with yellow-gray sand. The length of the beach is more than 350 m. The mountains protect Maranulas well from the winds. Entry into the water is smooth, waves are rarely observed.
Maranoulas with a length of 350 m.
Address: Av. del Muelle, 35120 Arguineguin, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.759, -15.682
Playa del Inglés
The beach is located south of the dunes of Maspalomas. The beach is covered with fine golden sand. Entry into the sea is smooth. Good facilities are available including changing cabins, rinsing showers, sun lounger and umbrella rentals. There are free parking spaces nearby.
Vacationers can visit cafes and bars, shops located in Maspalomas. Playa del Inglés with a smooth entrance to the sea.
Address: 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.755, -15.566
Puerto de las Nieves
The beach is located in the northwestern part of the island. Puerto de las Nieves is covered with small pebbles and gray sand. There are many palm trees on the shore. This is a picturesque and sparsely populated place, well suited for a peaceful holiday.
Puerto de las Nieves beach.
Address: Ctra. al Puerto de las Nieves, 0, 35489Puerto de las Nieves, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 28.100, -15.708
Patalavaca
Patalavaca is located in the village of Patalavaca on the southwest coast. The beach is covered with gray sand of natural origin. Tourists can rent umbrellas and sun loungers. Nearby there is a cafe where you can have a bite to eat and drink a cocktail.
Patalavaca with gray sand.
Address: 35129 Patalavaca, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.
77, -15.688 Gigi
One of the most beautiful beaches of Gran Canaria is located on the west coast of the island. Gigi is remote from the best resorts, so few vacationers visit it. You can get to the beach by boat from Aldea, Puerto de Mogan or Puerto Rico.
Gigi Beach – Surrounded by rocks.
Another way is to walk across rough terrain for up to 2.5 hours. The beach is covered with gray sand and surrounded by picturesque cliffs of bizarre shapes. There is no developed infrastructure on Gi-Ki.
Address: de Güigüí Chico, Barranco, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.948, -15.827
Aguadulce
The beach area of Aguadulce is located in a small bay surrounded by cliffs, near the village of Tufia on the east coast. Clear water with excellent visibility attracts divers. The coastline is covered with golden sand. Entry into the water is convenient, without boulders and pebbles. The length of Aguadulce is about 150 m.
Aguadulce beach in the bay.
Address: Paseo Marítimo, numero 7, 04720 Aguadulce, Almería, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 27.96, -15.381
Sardina
Playa de Sardina del Norte is located in the northwest of the island, near the town of Galdar. Sardine is divided into 2 zones: on the right is a section covered with brown sand, on the left is a rocky beach. Rocks protect the bay from the waves. In windy weather, windsurfers often come here.
Sardina Beach is protected by rocks.
Address: Spagna, Av. Alcalde Antonio Rosas, 67A, 35469 Gáldar, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 28.151, -15.696
El Cabron
El Cabron is located on the territory of a marine reserve. There are no boats or sightseeing boats here. The nearest town is Arinaga. The beach is covered with beautiful golden sand. The water near the coast is clean and transparent, there are many species of fish and other representatives of the marine fauna.
El Cabron beach with clear waters off the coast.
Address: Calle Playa Cabron, 15A, 35118, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.870, -15.386
Las Burras
Las Burras is a small beach covered with gray and golden sand of natural origin. It is located in the village of San Augustin in the south of the island. There are necessary amenities – showers, toilets, changing cabins. YUPI shopping center is nearby.
Las Burras with gray sand.
Address: Av. Playa San Agustín, 49, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.766, -15.551
Las Alcaravaneras
Las Alcaravaneras – the urban beach of Las Palmas, located in the east of the city. Nearby there are cafes, bars and restaurants for all tastes. There are amenities for vacationers, including sunbed rentals, rinsing stations, changing cabins. Yacht clubs are located in the southern and northern parts. Regular buses run along the coastal territory, there are several car parks.
Las Alcaravaneras – city beach.
Address: 35006 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 28.130, -15.429
Cochino
A small cozy beach with gray sand is located in the resort area of Maspalomas, not far from Las Burras. Playa de Cochino is located in a closed bay, so the waves at sea are not often observed here. You can get there by car or bus.
Cochino Beach.
Address: Las Palmas, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 29.03, -13.815
Puertillo
The sandy beach stretches for 360 m on the northern coast of the island. There are good conditions for diving, so the place is popular with snorkellers. Playa de Puertillo has a developed infrastructure and is equipped with everything you need to relax. On the adjacent promenade, you can find numerous cafes and restaurants serving freshly caught fish.
Playa de Puertillo on the north coast of the island.
Address: 35414 el las, Paseo Marítimo del Puertillo, 11, 35414 El Puertillo, Las Palmas, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 28.
151, -15.534 Buriero
Playa de Burrero is located in the vicinity of the airport in the east of the island. The nearest settlement is the town of Buriero. The coastline has a length of 400 m and is covered with dark sand and volcanic stone.
Buriero beach with warm yellow sand.
Address: Calle Barlovento, 35240 Ingenio, Las Palmas, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 27.910, -15.386
Faneroke
A small bay in which Faneroke hides is located in the east of the island, not far from Agaete. The coast is covered with black volcanic sand. You can get here on foot from the town of Agaete or by car.
Faneroke wild beach.
Expert opinion
Marina
I have been living in Spain for 7 years.
The beach is wild, there are no amenities. Often there are strong waves at sea. You need to enter it with caution.
It is safer to swim with children in the calm, warm pools that have been naturally formed among the coastal rocks.
Address: 35489 Agaete, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 28.107, -15.709
Pasito Blanco
Pasito Blanco is sparsely populated and secluded on the north coast. The coastline is covered with gray fine sand. Playa de Pasito Blanco is located near the marina.
Pasito Blanco’s sparsely populated beach.
No free entry. To enter the harbor area by car, you must own a property in the immediate vicinity or a yacht moored in the port of Pasito Blanco. If you leave your cars outside the gate, it’s easy to walk to the beach.
Address: 35106 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
Map coordinates: 27.749, -15.621
Meloneras
Meloneras is located in the south of the island. It extends along the coastline northwest of the Maspalomas lighthouse. Due to the rocky entrance to the water, there are few people here. The place is suitable for sunbathing and relaxation. A promenade stretches along the coast, where you can find restaurants, bars and shops.
Meloneras rocky beach.
Address: C/Mar blanco, Paseo de las Meloneras, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Coordinates on the map: 27.738, -15.605
Beaches of Gran Canaria on the map
Location of beaches in Gran Canaria.
Recommendations from tourists
For accommodation on the island, it is more convenient to book an apartment rather than a hotel. The presence of a kitchen will allow you to prepare dishes from fresh local seafood. The difference in the cost of housing is not significant. It is better to buy products in large supermarkets. There are similar stores in major cities.
Gran Canaria has a large number of attractions that are scattered throughout the island. You can travel by regular buses. Routes connect large settlements.
A more convenient option is to rent a car. The rental price is low. If you have transport, you can independently visit interesting places in Gran Canaria. In high season it is better to book a car in advance.
Guest reviews
Igor
36 years old, Nizhny Novgorod
“We love to visit Gran Canaria in autumn. Unlike neighboring Tenerife, it is not so crowded here. Favorite resort on the island – Amadores. A beautiful place where you can relax and swim in the sea.”
Anastasia
52 years old, St. Petersburg
“Last year we flew to the Canaries. Lived in Puerto Rico. The coastline is well maintained. Clean sand. Regularly cleaned and cleared of debris. Rest was great.”
Evgeny
42 years old, Kaluga
“We visited the island on our own. We rented a car, it was cheap. We traveled all over the island. Most of all I remember the dunes of Maspalomas and the secluded Gi-Ki.”
Watch video reviews of the best beaches in Gran Canaria, one of the main Canary Islands.
Gran Canaria beaches for children?
Playa Anfi del Mar, Playa de los Amadores, Playa de Mogan.
White sand beaches of Gran Canaria?
Playa Anfi del Mar, Puerto Rico, Playa de los Amadores.
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Puerto Rico in Europe – TripMag It’s like a gambling game. And the most interesting thing is that being at approximately the same distance, having a similar formation, each island opens up to us in different ways. Or maybe we see the features and differences, I don’t know for sure, but that an interesting journey comes out of this, then this is a fact !!! This time we will be looking for something unusual in Gran Canaria.
I noticed a certain pattern when choosing our trips. And this applies to both the choice of housing and the road. This is a mandatory observance of two characteristics, namely, comfortable and inexpensive. So, hostels and 5-star hotels are not our option. But simple but bright apartments are what you need. And in the Canary Islands (Las Islas Canarias) there are plenty to choose from.
As for where and how to get to Gran Canaria, taking into account our above stated requirements, the following photos explain everything.And we chose cozy accommodation through Booking.com, which has been checked for a long time.
When I was looking for a city in Gran Canaria where we could spend our vacation, my attention was drawn to a long promenade over the ocean, which connected two excellent beaches. In addition, the promenade is built in such a way that walking along it, you can see the vast expanses of the Atlantic and every time you feel the refreshing salty breeze while walking.So it was decided we were going to Puerto Rico. Transportation on the islands is quite convenient and understandable, therefore, using the regular GLOBAL shuttle bus from the airport to Puerto Rico, economically and comfortably, in about forty minutes, we were already dragging our suitcase up the stairs up the mountain, where our Montesol apartments were located Gran Canaria.
As for Spain as a whole, the apartments we have chosen are quite well maintained and recently renovated.
Owners, two brothers, young guys. And one of them is studying the Russian language. So a linguistic exchange is inevitable.
The hotel is located on an elevated position, like many apartments in Puerto Rico. It may be difficult for someone to go up and down the stairs every time, but it was a pleasure for us to arrange such walks with obstacles during the day. In the end, there is no hurry. It’s not like running to work from lunch. You just need to remind yourself more often that you are on vacation. You can safely walk, pumping up your “fifth point”, and enjoy! By the way! the most favorable climate in the Canary archipelago.
Yes, thanks to the unique combination of many climatic zones, Gran Canaria is called a miniature of all the Canary Islands. Warm winds, a tributary of the Gulf Stream and a mountain range that divides the island into two parts, allow you to enjoy sunny comfortable days and a warm ocean for more than 350 days a year.
*0505 But back to the apartments.This is the view from our balcony.
And in the other direction
As you can see, almost all hotels have windows overlooking the ocean. And the reverse side of the houses is turned into rock.
Puerto Rico is located in a small valley between two mountains. Well warmed by the sun, a holiday in this city allows you to start the day with a cup of coffee under the soft sunlight and end the evening with a glass of wine under the gentle sunset.I strongly advise you not to be lazy and take a look at Puerto Rico from the observation deck on Av. Roque del Este. Of course, you will have to walk well up the mountain, so it is better to do it in the evening, but the view of the ocean and the surrounding area is amazing from here.
But we got such interesting miniatures of the shopping and entertainment part of Puerto Rico.
Since everyone has a different attitude to entertainment, I can note that for us this “entertainment zone” had a purely specific purpose – a walk for groceries in local DINO and SPAR supermarkets. And of course free WI-FI at McDonald’s, just don’t tell anyone!!!
In general, there are a lot of bars, cafes, eateries with different cuisines of the world. So, if you do not like to cook, then you will not be left hungry here. There are shops for cosmetics, perfumes, swimwear and more. But it was a little disappointing that only MANGO was branded.
Although our apartment was “high above sea level”, the evening musical accompaniment reached our bedroom. So disco lovers will find their dance floor here. We are more interested in natural relaxation. So we move closer to the beach. We’re actually going down. At first glance it may seem that the beach is quite far away, but it is not at all. Due to the steep descents and ascents, the main attractions are located close. Moreover, you can walk along a safe sidewalk along the road or up the stairs. Well, as for the “weight of lifting”, I’ll say that some even arranged a morning run on this “track” and felt good at the same time.
On the way to the beach there is a bus stop with a timetable and a tourist information point where you can buy tickets for various trips on the spot. By the way, a bus from the airport arrives here and then runs around the island. So it is convenient and close to those travelers who take a break from the steering wheel.
Not far from the roundabout with a fountain, there is a small square where you can relax on the benches, as well as a children’s area and the Angry Birds theme park. Here you can also play mini-golf for a fee. As far as we noticed, in the evening, the place is very popular, especially for companies.
And for those who do not want to lose precious minutes of rest while waiting for a green traffic light on the way to the beach, there is an underground passage.But do not forget about the natural decoration that accompanied our walks every day. Tall palm trees, bright flowers, all kinds of fruits, the sonorous singing of birds, the gentle sun …
In front of the beach there is a SPAR grocery store and a green park where, under the shade of southern trees, you can eat ice cream or watch dogs walk.
Puerto Rico is not as big as it might seem. But everything is compact and convenient in it. And the presence of two beaches within walking distance, and as we later discovered, and one more, makes the rest in this city very diverse.
So, the first beach, which is called “Puerto Rico”, is located near the port.The beach is landscaped, umbrellas and sun loungers are installed, but at the same time there is enough space to just lie on the sand.
On both sides, the beach is surrounded by breakwaters, where you can also sunbathe. And in the evening, watch the fishermen or go fishing for crabs on your own, but not with a fishing rod, but with the help of a flashlight and a net. The last one is a must buy. Chasing numerous fish is great fun for both adults and children.
Among other things, all kinds of water and underwater sports are available, it remains only to choose what exactly suits your taste.
We really liked the beach, and we spent a lot of time on it. First, close; second, it’s clean. No algae or dirt was observed. Before sunset, they swam, dived, played … And with the onset of darkness, with a glass of wine, they counted the stars.
But it is worth going a little forward, and the ocean will open before you all its infinity and color delight. I don’t know who came up with this promenade, but this is really the perfect place for it.
It is hardly possible to describe the delight from the opening views. Just like taking your eyes off the blue abyss. And the most observant can see the underwater world. We managed to make out a standing of long thin fish and a turtle. There is a motor road along the promenade, and the sheer cliffs are dotted with hotels. I can imagine the views from there, and how sweet it is to sleep to the sound of the surf!
The promenade leads to the famous Amadores beach “Playa de Amadores”, which is located between Puerto Rico “Puerto Rico” and Puerto de Mogan “Puerto de Mogan”. Apart from walking, there is a bus to the beach, just one stop and YOU are in a serene blue lagoon of tranquility. But why deny yourself such an amazing walk, where life blooms and “moves” around.
I can’t tell you anything about the cafes, shops and other infrastructure of Amadores Beach, as we just came and enjoyed the white sand and turquoise water.
At first glance, it seems that there are too many people, but the beach is long enough, just take a walk and find your “place in the sun”. You can also sit on the sunbeds that are installed on the breakwaters. It’s also good to watch the fishermen. And there are enough fish in the lagoon, and not small ones, although the beach is smaller compared to Puerto Rico.
The only downside on Amadores Beach was the occasional “afternoon” algae. And since the water in the bay is calm, they accumulated near the shore and delivered not very pleasant sensations when entering the water. But when we found another great, but a bit dangerous place for a beach holiday, we just tried to visit Amadores in the morning.So, about the “secret place”!!! We walk along the famous promenade, admire the ocean, take pictures and get the next photo.
I was very interested in how a couple of young people got there, and most importantly, how to get there and swim in the open ocean.
And here is the answer! This steep staircase leads straight to where the ocean meets the rock that holds the entire boardwalk. The place is dangerous, and therefore it was first opened for public use, and then the passage was concreted. So, if you want thrills, you will have to remember a couple of stretching exercises and overcome the obstacle.
If you do not pay much attention to some debris, here the perception of the ocean is much sharper. You can decompose on boulders and enjoy the unity with nature.
How many bright fish are there and how reverently it is to swim in the open ocean! But when resting and taking in the heat of the gentle rocks, the falling of small stones is very often heard. So, be careful, I advise.
there is another wonderful place where the sea walks begin, where the boats and yachts are “resting”, this is the port of the city. If we translate the name of the city of Puerto Rico from Spanish, we get “Rich Port”.
It is located near the beach and is open for walking. In addition to sea transport, a lighthouse and huge breakwaters, here you can buy a “fishing ticket” from ordinary fishermen who, for a fee, will take you on board, provide you with a fishing rod and natural conditions for “hunting for big fish”. We, of course, also could not pass by such an offer, but I will talk about it more picturesquely in the next series :).
The only thing to buy fresh fish in Puerto Rico, except in the supermarket, there is nowhere. And we didn’t search badly, but indeed, for some reason, there are no fish markets. This was also confirmed by the fishermen, with whom we talked a little on this topic. But in the neighboring city of Puerto de Mogan (Puerto de Mogan), about visiting which I will tell a little later, in addition to numerous fish cafes and restaurants, you can buy fish “first hand” right on the shore.But back to the port of Puerto Rico.
The water here is transparent blue, which allows you to see different fish.
Camping la gomera gratis: Hiking on the Canary Islands ‘La Gomera’ and ‘Tenerife’ – walking womad
Hiking on the Canary Islands ‘La Gomera’ and ‘Tenerife’ – walking womad
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In an attempt to flee from the European winter we decided to jump on a plane to the Canary Islands and go on a 2 week hiking trip through Tenerife and La Gomera. The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Morocco and the Sahara and most of all: they’re having a mild climate year round. It was our best (and at the same time affordable) chance to get some sun in the dark european February.
For the first time in years I decided not to journal. I needed time off. Off media. Off. Just off! So I didn’t bring my phone, didn’t bring a journal. I only brought some small blank papers for a “just in case” bright aha-moment (which indeed happened once. Oh it was wonderful to write something down underneath the pine trees… just for me.) While hiking the PCT I experienced some pressure in “having to” journal, “having to” blog and something that I loved turned into something that I felt like I “had to” do.
Not journaling on this trip through the Canary Islands took away a bit of the pressure and that one time I wrote something down I really really enjoyed it and it felt like a relieve.
As for gear, we brought our regular lightweight set up. This time bringing a Zpacks cuben fiber camo tarp though instead of a tent and I used the Gossamer Gear Pilgrim backpack, cause my Base Pack Weight was some 3,5 kg, sub 10 pounds and there was no need to bring the bigger Gossamer Gear Gorilla. (Loved the Pilgrim by the way… I’m gonna try to do a little gear review about it soon ;c)
Anyways. This is gonna be a small trip report. Not too much details, mostly pictures :cP Those who want more infos on hiking on Tenerife and La Gomera are welcome to get in touch and ask. As you know I’m always happy to help.
Also I’ll add some tips and infos for hiking on the Canaries. You can find them below the day by day trip report and pics ;c)
Here we go:
The first 5 and a half days of our trip we spent on La Gomera.
Gomera is THE hiking island. It’s small, pretty quiet compared to Tenerife, hitching is soooo frikkin easy (the mostly german tourists all have a rental car and they will pick you up the moment you get your thumb out), and the hiking paths are really well marked.We arrived (both kinda seasick because of the crazy sea) in San Sebastian de Gomera around noon and immediately started hiking along the GR 132, a hiking trail that goes around the island. After only 15 minutes you leave the city behind you and you’re in untouched (well almost untouched) wilderness with views off the steep cliffs on the Atlantic Ocean. We weren’t lucky in seeing whales and dolphins. But we could have been cause La Gomera is the place to be for whale and dolphin spotting.
Here’s an overview of the stretches we hiked along the GR 132 / on La Gomera:
O ya, what I want to remind you of: Forget about hiking big miles on the Canaries. The trails goes either up or down, mostly steep.
Lots of scrambling and some boulder hopping. There are no flat stretches what so fucking ever!!! We mostly didn’t even get 12 miles a day under our belts.You won’t often find me NOT smiling.
But I was in soooo much pain that day that I could hardly move. I can no longer go sit down without assistance, let alone get up without assistance. Each morning HQ had to pull me up from my sleeping pad like a potato sack and hold me for a few seconds till my legs/hips could carry my weight (good thing I’m lightweight just like my pack ;c)On Tenerife we continued along the GR 131 and some local trails.
Camo tarp ;cP
We stayed another 3 days with HQ’s aunt and uncle (they offer a great service “first and last night on Tenerife: They pick you up from the airport, offer you a room (they have supercool cave rooms) in their finca, breakfast and then bring you to the ferryboat that’ll take you to La Gomera or El Hierro….
And the other way around when you come back )and had a wonderful time just relaxing and doing nothing, spending time with the family, going out eating in El Medano, going to the beach in Abades,.Tips for hiking on the Canary Islands:
We definitely had an amazing time on La Gomera and Tenerife and got the much much needed sun we were longing for.
It really is the perfect hiking destination to get away from the cold depressing european winter ;c)Cheers,
Cat
Disclaimer: A reader brought to my attention in Mai 2019 that apparently it is illegal to bivouac, quoting following law text: “Artículo 2. 1. A los efectos de esta Orden, se entiende por “acampada” la permanencia temporal en lugares situados en plena naturaleza, de grupos libres de personas, cuyo único objetivo es disfrutar del contacto con el medio natural con o sin tiendas de campaña o albergues móviles.” Please act accordingly and only camp in designated campsites.
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A few tips for hiking in La Gomera – Hiking Is Good
TOPICS:Canary IslandsLa Gomera
Posted By: Michal
18.3.2017Recommended guides Maps 1:30 000 (Kompass 231) 1:35 000 (OSE 377 Toeristische wegenkaart) 1:35 000 (La Gomera Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map) – recommended La Gomera is the second smallest island of the Canary Islands.
It’s known for its pure natural environment and sparsely populated land which makes it the best island for me for hiking within the Canary Islands. Rich green laurel forest, deep red gorges (barranco in Spanish), great weather in the winter and an almost touchable feeling of old civilizations makes hiking on the island very deep experience.You can get by with only English, but don’t expect locals to speak any language but Spanish. Therefore learning some basic Spanish phrases would be extremely useful.
The most common way of getting into the island is taking a ferry from an island with an international airport like Tenerife or Gran Canaria. There are 2 major ferry companies: Fred Olsen & Naviera Armas. Their ferries go to La Gomera a few times a day. Fred Olsen is faster and a bit more expensive, Naviera Armas is slightly cheaper and needs more time for crossing. In this case taking more time is not a disadvantage though, the journey is still quite short and the views are beautiful.
In the winter, when the wind is often quite strong, Naviera Armas’s boats are not good enough to fight big waves and only Fred Olsen operates. Therefore you should check the weather, otherwise you might end up like me – waiting 2 hours in front of the Naviera Armas’s ferry and in the end it was canceled so I had to take Fred Olsen’s one.It’s also possible to take a plane from Tenerife but it’s really close, you can literally see La Gomera from Tenerife. So please, before you decide to take a plane, think about its environmental impact.
Public transport is cheap and quite good. You obviously can’t expect a bus every 20 minutes, but I think one can quite easily get around just with the buses. You just need to adjust to bus schedules for a bit and have a bit of patience while waiting at the bus stops, because you only know time of the bus departure from the first station.
There are plenty of accommodation options in main towns. Tourism is an essential economy part for islanders and they make sure that everyone who is keen to pay for a bed gets it.
It’s much harder to find accommodation in small villages so plan ahead if possible.If you fancy a hotel, booking.com offers heaps of options. If you’re keen for a more quiet place, Airbnb.com has a good selection too. If you wanna be in a quiet place, Hotel El Cebrito is an excellent option. I haven’t stayed there but I passed it when hiking around and just seeing the hotel was quite experience. It’s directly on the wild ocean coast, surrounded by palm trees, in the mouth of deep barranco.
Wild camping is officially forbidden on the island. Beaches which are close to towns and accessible by a car are regularly checked by the local police. There is only 1 official campsite – it’s called La Vista and it’s in El Cedro in the La Garajonay National Park. It costs 3 € a night (2018) and it has a restaurant and a small grocery shop. I recommend it to everyone who travels on a budget, wants to have a safe base and be close to the trails. I spent there quite a few days and it has everything a hiker needs.
There aren’t any caravans or bungalows, only places for tents.
There is a good selection of restaurants and groceries in every town along the coast. It’s a bit harder to find a place to resupply once you’re further inland. Especially water can be a big issue because the island is quite close to the equator and the sun could be very hot and rivers dry. Therefore when heading out for a hike, always make sure you have plenty of water or you know where to get it.
Pretty much anywhere. The island is quite small but the high number of hiking tracks will keep even a very keen hiker busy at least for a month. La Gomera’s nature is unbelievably diverse so you can experience very different landscapes every day.
Probably the most visited hiking area is the Garajonay National Park. There you can find plenty of day tracks. Among the most popular ones is Ruta 18 leading to Garajonay, the highest mountain of the island.
If you’re more adventurous, there are two long GR footpaths: GR 131, which crosses the island from the south-east to the north, and GR 132, which goes around the island.
While GR 131 can be done in 3 days, GR 132 is much longer and the official guide divides it into 8 days. It can be done faster though and I found 6 days just enough for a fit and fully-loaded hiker.
I’ve never had a problem with navigation, the trails are well marked and there are plenty of information signs along the trails.
There is plenty of walking guides, I personally recommend La Gomera: The Finest Coastal and Mountain Walks by Rother Walking Guide, Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro by Cicerone or Walk! La Gomera by Charles Davis. All of them are excellent.
If you are more into the online world, mapy.cz offers the most compact and accurate source of hiking trail maps I could find. You can get an app for your phone too. Another great source of hiking trails with GPX is accessible at Official website of tourism of La Gomera.
Good trekking shoes, hat and sunscreen are essential.
Considering cooking, I was really struggling to find a shop with gas canisters with screw tops.
You can’t take gas bottles on a plane so you have to purchase them in the Canary Islands (unless you come by a boat, of course) and this could be quite an issue. I heard that the canisters with screw tops can be bought in Decathlon in La Laguna in Tenerife but I haven’t managed to check it out (EDIT 2021: You can buy them in Ferreteria in Santa Cruz, see the message from Paolo in the comments). Therefore, if you wanna cook, I recommend you to use a liquid gas stove. I use MSR one and it’s great.
About the Author
Michal
I lived a pretty ordinary life for a while. I did my studies, my second studies, my third studies, my first job, my second job, and my third job. I wasn’t really sure what’s going on so, in 2014, I left my home country (Czechia) to learn about the world. I’m still not sure what’s going on but I enjoy it much more. I lived in a few countries before settling in New Zealand.
Free Campsites, Wild Camping, Tips & More!
Camping in Tenerife is a magical experience. This volcanic island is known best for its sandy beaches and blue Atlantic waters, but it’s also a campers paradise. Plus, it’s not touted as the island of a thousand experiences for nothing. Here you can explore ancient forests and climb a volcano in the morning, and be sipping a Piña Colada on the beach by afternoon.
It’s also an island which has embraced camping. Therefore whilst paid campsites exist here (we name a few of our favorites later), there are also free campsites – some situated in some of Tenerife’s most untouched locations.
Wild camping in Tenerife is problematic though – we have more on that, and it’s legality, later in this article as well.
So dust down your camping tent, grab your hiking boots, and get yourself a good Tenerife walking book like this one. It’s time to plan your perfect Tenerife camping getaway!
Camping in Tenerife: Free Campsites in Untouched Tenerife
While there are several paid campsites in Tenerife, some of which we recommend (more on those later), Tenerife also has over a dozen free Forest Camping Areas.
These sites are run by the local authority, and are situated across Tenerife. Created in order to discourage wild camping, these sites are based in some of the island’s most beautiful areas – in the national parks and biosphere reserves. Some have very basic facilities (such as toilets and water), while others have cooking facilities.
Many sit within walking distance to towns that have bars, and places to shop.
So you can be enjoying a starry night in the forest one evening, and eating tapas and enjoying a beer in a bar with locals the next.
However be careful to ensure your belongings are always secure, and car is locked. There have been reports of personal belongings being stolen at these campsites.
Campers are allowed to stay in the Forest Camping Areas for up to seven days in a row. But you must apply for a permit to stay at them.
The permit is free, and the process can be done online – we explain how, next.
The location of the campsites, and the application page for the permit, can be found on the website of the Island Council of Tenerife.
On that page, find the campsite you wish to stay at, then click on it. That will take you to a separate page for that camping area, and you can then use the calendar to reserve your dates and apply for a permit to camp there.
You have to apply at least seven days in advance of when you wish to stay. If you are struggling with the online application process, you can also phone to apply for a permit.
The relevant number is +34922239500.
One of our favorite free campsites is Las Lajas, which is situated high up the slopes of the dormant volcano Mt Teide – Spain’s highest peak. Here you can expect stunning sunrises, and great bird-watching.
These free campsites are also a great way of wild camping in Tenerife without breaking the law. However, considering the free campsites are usually situated in wooded areas, you should avoid making campfires. Instead use a storm cooker for cooking. The Swedish brand Trangia make fantastic storm cookers that are virtually indestructible.
We have more on wild camping in Tenerife and its legality later on in this article. However, next we show you our favorite paid campsites in Tenerife!
Some of the Best Campsites in Tenerife For Fun, Views & Adventure
Whilst the free campsites are a great resource on the island, they do lack amenities.
Therefore some holidaymakers visiting Tenerife might prefer the comfort of paid campsites, where there’s guaranteed hot running showers, food options on site, and sometimes even a swimming pool!
With that in mind, here’s three of our favorite paid campsites in Tenerife:
1.
Camping Nauta
Nestled in the south of the island and sitting among banana trees, this campsite is a great base if you want to spend time on Tenerife’s southern coastline.
It also has a fantastic big swimming pool on site, and the bar serves good food, and great beer. There’s also a tennis court, WiFi, and well-maintained shared facilities.
On top of that Camping Nauta is just a few minutes walk from the beach!
Price: From €13 per night
Address: Carretera TF-653, km 1,5. Cañada Blanca., 38632, Arona, Sta. Cruz de Tenerife
2. Camping Invernaderito
This super friendly campsite is located in the north of Tenerife near San Cristobal de la Laguna, and offers a tranquil pitch close to the island’s famous beaches. Expect great views, a wonderful sense of community and the opportunity to meet the ducks and chickens that live on site!
Along with the usual facilities, there’s also a fantastic entertainment room here, which includes hammocks and armchairs to relax in!
They also have a shared kitchen, a cafe, and games like darts, ping pong, football and more.
So there’s lots to keep you entertained on and off site.
Price: From €12 per night
Address: Camino la Costa no 151, 38260 Tejina, Tenerife
3. Campamentos Punta Del Sordo
We’d go as far as saying this is Tenerife’s hidden gem when it comes to cheap campsite options.
This site’s pitches overlook the sea on the island’s east coast, and as such, is within walking distance of several beaches. In fact the campsite has access to its own private beach.
It’s also very cheap – costing just a few euros per person to stay here. The amenities are clean but basic.
Price: From €3 per night
Address: Tajao, B, 38588 San Miguel de Tajao, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Wild camping in Tenerife: Everything You Need to Know
Unfortunately, wild camping in Tenerife is illegal. This is mainly due to the authorities wish to stop any threat of a forest fire.
In fact, if you are caught wild camping in Tenerife, you could be subjected to a very heavy fine. However the reality is that people do still wild camp here.
Although we don’t advise it, if you do decide to wild camp, then ensure you camp discreetly. And be careful not to damage the ground where you pitch your tent.
If you do go wild camping in Tenerife, we’d advise sticking to the following guidelines in order to be as considerate as possible:
You should camp in the same place for one night only, and pitch your tent discretely and in a remote place. Therefore don’t camp in or near settlements, someone’s farm or on cultivated land. If you think you’re on private land, always seek out the landowner and ask permission.
Campers should set up their tent at dusk, and take it down at dawn. A tent that is discreet and pitches quickly is best. Therefore a lightweight walking and hiking tent like this one would be a great investment for someone planning to camp in Tenerife.
If you are walking a main trail you should camp away from the path as a matter of courtesy.
When wild camping in Tenerife you must never make a campfire. For cooking, use a storm cooker such as the Trangia brand.
And of course, take any trash with you, and leave your camping spot the way you found it.
Below are our tips for camping in Tenerife
Tips for Camping in Tenerife
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La Gomera GR 132 long distance hiking trail – Two Go Global
by Wayne | Nov 29, 2018 | Europe, Spain
My choice was the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Andrea’s some winter sun in the Canary Islands, the latter winning out. This was to be a Thanksgiving break for Andrea so how could I not be accommodating! The Canaries ended up as a win-win, and although my last visit was a drunken fortnight in my twenties on this occasion the Spanish island chain showed themselves in a totally different light.
Our main reason for going was hiking and with a little delving into the opportunities we discovered La Gomera, the second from smallest of the islands and apparently a mecca for endless trails – GR132 is its long distance coastal route that covers 128km and over 25,000’ of altitude gain! We now had a plan and knew there was good reason for us having lugged a tent and cooking gear around Europe for the previous six weeks.
La Gomera’s 128km GR132 coastal route
Usually we pack ziploc bags of carefully selected food for our daily rations but on this occasion after reading a couple of blogs from previous hikers decided it would be easier to stock up with a couple days as we passed through villages. It was also entirely possible that we wouldn’t be able to get hold of a screw top propane cartridge for our miniature MSR stove, hence leaving us no way of even being able to boil water! Turns out that hardware stores, ferretería’s, and some gas stations stock them, larger than what we would normally take on a weeklong hike but we had no choice.
Tenerife’s only Decathlon sports store apparently stocks them in various sizes and fittings. Other than the gas cartridge we found a perfect ham and cheese delicatessen in Los Cristianos and bought enough aged ham and manchego cheese to go with the sun-dried tomatoes and hot sauce into integral wraps – this was lunches taken care of.
Our biggest concern was definitely access to drinking water, also likely to be our biggest weight culprit! We had read that most of the fountains we were likely to come across would be dry and although we had a purifier with us finding clean enough standing water probably wouldn’t work. Reluctantly, bottled water it was.
Church of our Lady of the Assumption in San Sebastian
Christopher Columbus last port of call before heading off to discover the Americas
San Sebastian de la Gomera’s pretty harbour
The Fred Olson ferry whisked us over to San Sebastian de la Gomera from Los Cristianos in a quick fifty minutes, a little too fast to justify the total $155 return price tag! Still, the service was great with onboard WiFi for Andrea and cheap espresso coffees for me.
We had one night accommodation either side of the hike, both nights spent in San Sebastian which was kilometer 1 and kilometer 128, dependent on whether we walked clockwise or counter-clockwise. Prior blog authors had decided to begin at stage 8 doing it in reverse, perfect reason for us to make that our choice too.
Due to us having to wait to be able to leave all unnecessary gear, clothing and electronics at our stylish accommodation we eventually departed a couple hours later than anticipated – with no distance plan all we knew was that we needed to be back 6 days later. The circular hike would take us through most, if not all of La Gomera’s larger towns, over mostly hilly volcanic terrain, past ruins, beaches and almost all on empty trails. From the signage at the beginning it was clearly going to be well marked (as are all of the long distance hikes we’ve done in Europe), separated into 8 stages with the last or first in our case, coming in at 20km.
La Gomera terrain with well marked signage
All we had to do was follow these markers
GR132 Day 1: San Sebastian de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago
Leaving town, and as we were going to discover on a regular basis the trail followed a fairly steep incline, the main reason being the shape of the island – whilst it looked pretty circular the landscape had deep cuts that headed inland from the ocean.Known as barrancos, we were going to go up and down these whilst following their contour inland and then back to the water. What usually looked like a relatively short distance was always more substantial as we could never take the route that a crow flies!
At the top of our first climb at Barranco de la Guancha we were greeted by the rugged volcanic landscape that La Gomera is known for, complete with endless walled terraces that looked like they hadn’t been tended to in many years, cacti and tropical plants, with the occasional wild looking sheep. It was already easy to see how we were going to ascend well over 20,000′ in the coming days!
Pretty soon it was back to sea level as we headed down Barranco de Juan de Vera to the isolated resort of El Cabrito. Accessible only by sea this sustainable finca would be the perfect location for a couple of chilled and relaxing nights. Apparently there’s a water fountain attached to a bar but being fully h3O loaded we completely missed it.
Once again we moved on up towards our highpoint of the day at over 1,700′, passing by the ruins of Morales and Contreras. With wild camping being off limits in the Canary Islands both of these uninhabited farming neighborhoods would be perfect places to spend the night. We chose to stop only for our eagerly anticipated lunchtime wraps. Following our third barranco of the day, Contreras, the well marked trail once again made its way towards the ocean and the small tourist town of Playa de Santiago – by now it was 4pm and we had made it 12 miles, neither of us thinking of anything more appropriate than inhaling a cold beer or two! Less than 5 Euros later and we were on our way on the days final leg.
With sunset being a little after 6pm we were on a mission to find a suitable campsite, far enough away from civilization not to be discovered, and flat enough that we’d get some sort of a decent nights sleep. Seven hundred feet of switchbacks later we ditched our packs on a stony terrace overlooking town hoping that no one would stumble across our humble abode! We were soon to find out that with the sun setting so early and darkness falling not much later we were horizontal by 7.
30pm – it didn’t get light until almost 7.30am meaning that we had far too many hours of downtime each night.
The day had gone pretty good, our legs given a good awakening to what lay ahead, a few rainy spells that would keep us guessing as to whether we should stop and add wet weather gear, and pretty spectacular scenery that would set the stage ahead.
Looking down towards Playa de Santiago from our first night campsite
The lush green oasis of Finca El Cabrito
Abandoned ruins of Contreras
GR132 Day 2: Playa de Santiago to Playa de Iguala
The chance that we might get discovered and the anticipation of devouring one of our regular healthy breakfasts before a long day were enough to get us up and about an hour before sunrise. We happily left an immaculate leave-no-trace campsite as we would go on to do every morning.Today would continue as it had left off, initially following a steadily uphill and mundane trail before a series of long switchbacks to civilization and the days highest elevation at over 2,700′.
Two short hours after breaking camp and we were chowing down on warm freshly baked bread and replenishing water at Alajeró’s fairly well stocked Spar grocery store – it didn’t matter that we had to detour to the opposite end of town for these luxuries! We had already passed by an open cafe bar so knew that my daily caffeine kick, another of life’s necessities, was not too far away. If each day went like this then life would be good.
Where there’s an up theres a down and although both of our least favorite directions we were left in awe at the beauty of more barranco’s. Hiking down and along Barranco de la Negra may have been our favorite section of the entire long distance trail; full of precariously cut terraces that looked unfarmable, palm trees along the valley floor, caves etched into the walls, and the mysterious screaming from goat herds. How and why farmers chose to keep animals and try to grow anything in such terrain was unfathomable. Looking both forward and back the narrow trail was indistinguishable at more than a hundred yards as it became lost in the vertical hillside.
GR132 continued lower and lower before it finally bottomed out at La Rajita, a small stony beach in Barranco de la Rajita. The final 800′ of steep descent was mirrored by a similar ascent of 800′ to the small town of La Dama, conveniently separated by a quick refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Although we couldn’t find a grocery store in town we did happen to walk right past a cafe bar that happily served up a couple of cold beers and topped up our water supply. They also stocked extremely limited food items.
Leaving banana growing La Dama behind the long switchbacks wound their way back down to the ocean at Playa de Iguala – we thought about spending our second night here but the obvious cave looked a little too lived in, and the derelict graffiti covered building unwelcoming! Once again we reluctantly took the steep trail uphill surprisingly popping out at a perfectly located site overlooking touristy Valle Gran Rey. Whilst the lights of town looked close it was a good six miles away; we were happy to be once again camping far away from civilization.
Sunset from campsite number two, the island of El Hierro to the far right
Deep inside Barranco de la Negra
Our first refreshing swimming hole at La Rajita
GR132 Day 3: Playa de Iguala to Arure
Day 3 and we were loving this hike; with its mixture of ups, downs, rain showers, plenty of sunshine, the occasional beer, cheap espressos, and amazing landscapes. We began today by seeing our first other hiker and a decent 2,000′ of elevation gain that took us away from the ocean and inland towards the small village of Gerian – with no grocery stores and no water fountains we plodded on through en route to La Gomera’s second most populous town, Valle Gran Rey. Even though we could clearly see the tourist town from our previous nights camp it took 4 hours of steady hiking to reach the outskirts and a further 2kms to find a decent place for brunch.We were continuously left wondering who built these amazing trails and how much we’d like to thank them for making these hikes possible! Barrancos and terraces were once more the order of the day, then throw in cacti and a bunch of endemic plants, a cool little chapel that hosts a yearly festival, and a miserable downhill (for Andrea) into town, and that pretty much sums up through lunchtime.
Being in no rush and having access to grocery stores, cafes, and a perfect little swimming cove for some sweat removal got us geared up nicely for the big-ass climb back out of town. We eagerly took the opportunity to buy kiwi, persimmon fruit, and other fancy food items that we couldn’t get in the smaller Spar stores – next resupply point would be Alojera the following morning and being a Sunday we weren’t sure what would be open. Our biggest excitement was seeing the shower just waiting for us at the end of the small popular beach, unfortunately a shower that under closer examination had probably been disconnected for some time. Oh well, we’d just have to make do with another salt water wash. Definitely the worst thing about these refreshing swims was that so far they had been followed by a long sweaty mid afternoon hike!
The first couple of kilometres of our pm hike backtracked through town winding along narrow roads making its way to the marker indicating the end of stage 4.
We had no plan for a possible place to camp, instead taking each kilometre at a time until we found something remotely suitable – this probably wouldn’t happen for the next 2,800′ of uphill. So much for the refreshing shower! The trail was no tougher than we had experienced on previous days other than the fact that we had maxed out on water supplies. My pack seemed to have weight similarities to the hefty loads carried on the JMT hike.
Taking a couple of hours to reach the days highpoint at La Mérica and with an hour or so left of daylight the hunt was on to find a sleeping place. Our vicinity to Valle Gran Rey meant we had seen too many foreign tourists out hiking and decided to skip past many perfect looking campsites on virtually flat terraces, instead continuing on along comfortable trails to the small town of Arure. We would definitely preferred to have stopped before this round of human inhabited dwellings and on this occasion found that trying to keep a low night time profile wasn’t so easy.
Not much more than a kilometre from town we stumbled across a perfectly carved cave right at the side of the trail, complete with a totally smooth floor and coming in at a little bigger than our tent footprint. We were pretty beat after our biggest climbing day and neither of us had any desire to continue! There was surely absolutely no reason why anyone would be walking this trail after dark so we were happy.
Reaching the top of cliff La Mérica at 2,100′ on a picture perfect afternoon
Touristy Valle Gran Rey seafront
First night we ever spent in a cave!
GR132 Day 4: Arure to Las Rosas
Not sure how well cave living could work for us as an hour after settling down for the night the centipedes that once seemed tightly fastened to the cave ceiling began dropping. Luckily for us the tent fitted perfectly without its flysheet and was promptly put up; still leaving a long night ahead but at least void from being ‘attacked’.We left bright and early, the beginning of the day spent in low cloud, before dropping down far enough to enjoy the not-too-bad trail into Alojera.
Stopping en route only to strip off our early morning clothing the surroundings took away from the fact that caffeine was still absent from the day – a small grocery store with attached cafe bar would soon see to that. The shelves had an ample supply of water, cheese and fresh bread, with the bar able to fulfil our coffee and tea needs. This was an amazing Sunday morning, our lives and views looking very good right now! The only dampener being a lonely old boy that complained to us that his friends had all died or moved away.
Leaving town was a mirror of the first hour and a half of the day, the ascent taking us back up to the same altitude we had camped. The steep cobbled path in warm early morning temps seemed to just go on and on, the only slight reprieve being a switchbacked road we had to keep crossing. At least with steep ascents altitude is gained pretty quickly and before long the sight of the only natural fountain so far came along – being on the tourist route and easily accessible by road we weren’t the only people enjoying the spring water of Chorros de Epina.
This was the chance for Andrea to try and get the salt water from her hair and to top up water bottles again.
Close to the spring we also had a decision to make; do we take route 3 and descend down to the beach, Playa del Vallehermoso, or stay up in the mountains on the 6km shorter route 3.1. Both eventually merged at Las Rosas some 4-5 hours walk away. We decided to take the more mountainous option as it gave us the chance to head into the town of Vallehermoso for decent grocery dinner options. The trail downhill into town was the best descent so far, with sand underfoot and few rocks ensuring that whining from Andrea was kept at a minimum! Actually being able to enjoy the views of Mt Teide on neighboring Tenerife and Roque Cano overlooking town whilst putting one foot in front of the other was a new experience.
Neither of us having any desire for a hot or cold refreshment town was a brief visit, allowing just enough time for a quick grocery stop and snack, then immediately into the last section of the days ‘W’ descent, ascent, descent, ascent profile.
The second 2,000′ climb always had us heading up towards the impressive looking Roque Cano, a huge rock that from a distance sat precariously above Vallehermoso – up close this behemoth lost its impressiveness and just became another huge rock face that we had to follow the trail around. We had hoped that once out of sight of town we’d have a fighting chance of finding a place to camp, this not being the case, and with the narrowness of the trail things didn’t look hopeful.
Finally we found ourselves heading down towards a small lake dammed at one end, the trail having become one of the rare sealed roads that we would walk on. Having returned to civilization there was little chance of finding a place to pitch a tent, the hope now being that as we headed back into trees and up a very narrow trail an opportunity would arise – as luck would have it and not long before the sun was about to set a few hidden and unused looking terraces appeared off the main trail. We were done and no longer cared if anyone came along now!
Roque Cano towering above Vallehermoso
For such a small island the road infrastructure was impressive
Morning mist shrouds the mountains above Arure
One of the best downhill trails we traveled
A discreet campsite nicely located on an old terrace
GR132 Day 5: Las Rosas to Enchereda
Having now passed the 90km mark we had two full days to make it back to San Sebastián, plenty reason enough to not depart camp until the ungodly hour of 8am! Today would end up being our longest walking day with only one long ascent.Immediately we headed down, and with another hikers blog stating that it was a slippery one we were mentally prepared for a long and slow descent – this didn’t end up being the case and we made a good pace all the way to Agulo. Surprisingly we had been walking for 2 1/2 hours and covered only 4 miles. So much so for our perceived good pace!
The sun was shining, the town looked really picturesque, and the first cafe bar we came across looked extremely welcoming… and so did whatever the couple at the adjoining table were eating. We didn’t hesitate to order a couple of the dense potato filled pancake looking things, along with coffee and tea. As usual this is exactly what these two smelly sweaty hikers needed! Another couple of kilometres downhill to Playa de Santa Catalina and we came across the first working shower of the hike (we had heard this was here and prayed that it was still connected). Not sure what the few other people milling around thought of us stripping naked to don beachwear for showering! Also we were happy that we couldn’t fully translate the sign attached to the shower post, probably stating that soap and nudity were strictly prohibited.
Feeling the most refreshed we had in 5 days it was time to start climbing again. In need of food for dinner and water a couple of kilometre detour into town was first necessary, me wrongly thinking that the onward trail was accessible by shortcut across a narrow ravine. Turns out that the route I had drawn with our trusty Gaia App was wrong for pretty much the entire day! Both back to feeling hot and sweaty we found the correct trail and plodded up a very steep 700′ zigzagging trail to the start of some of our most favorite scenery, Mt Teide showing off in its entirety.
The remainder of the day was spent following a little used dirt road that was probably just for access to the water pipeline that wouldn’t leave our side as it relentlessly followed us along the road. It was a great way for Andrea and I to communicate with when I got too far ahead; 1 bang to slow down, 2 for I’m in trouble, 3 for… On and on it went as we slowly made our way from 140′ above sea level to 2,420′ – the trail wasn’t so very steep but seemed to go on forever.
Worse was that there was always a cliff on one side and a steep dropoff on the other, and no place to camp in between. Time was ticking by and with the next place name on our hike looking inhabited the latter few days of the hike, at least on our schedule, weren’t the most convenient for wild camping. Almost in the dark we rolled on past Encherada – if it wasn’t for dogs barking we would have thought it abandoned and may have camped close by. Instead we made our way off of the dirt road and back onto marked trail to what we eventually discovered would be our best campsite.
The worst part of our best campsite was the illuminated view of our endpoint, San Sebastián, looking far too close!
Our only freshwater wash, quickly followed by a sweaty uphill slog
One of the rare road sections
Our guiding pipeline went on for at least 10km
GR132 Day 6: Enchereda to San Sebastian de La Gomera
Waking on our final morning, wherever we’re hiking, is always somewhat disappointing.Why does this have to be the end we ask ourselves? Still, we managed to get ourselves motivated just as we had for the last four mornings, and again we had not been discovered. We had left absolutely nothing behind and felt like class A hikers!
Pretty much the order of the day was to get from 2,200′ down to sea level in 9 kms – day 6 couldn’t be any easier. The day was amazing with blue skies and whispy clouds, perfectly adding to the continuously spectacular terrain. We meandered up and down alongside herds of goats, caves, and fauna that we’d come so used to, before heading down getting ever closer and closer to unwanted civilization. Trail soon became sealed road and for the final few kilometres we were alongside cars, houses and barber shops! In a way we were kind of happy to be back at our official finish, the kilometer 1 and kilometer 128 GR132 signage.
At 10am we got to sit down in the towns square, newly displaying banners for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic rowing challenge, and drink an ice cold beer – this was far from the first over the past 6 days but was certainly the most deserving!
We’ll be back soon for La Palma’s GR130: Camino Real de la Costa
Fauna and the final trail back towards San Sebastian
Final nights campsite tucked away under the shrubs
Our welcome back to San Sebastian de La Gomera
Daily Hiking Stats
Day 1: San Sebastián de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago
Distance: 22.44 km, Ascent: 4,549 ft, Moving Time: 6 hrs 17 min
Total Distance: 22.44 km, Total Ascent: 4,549 ftDay 2: Playa de Santiago to Playa de Iguala
Distance: 27.91 km, Ascent: 4,911 ft, Moving Time: 7 hrs 51 min
Total Distance: 50.35 km, Total Ascent: 9,460 ftDay 3: Playa de Iguala to Arure
Distance: 22.65 km, Ascent: 5,844 ft, Moving Time: 6 hrs 54 min
Total Distance: 73 km, Total Ascent: 15,304 ftDay 4: Arure to Las Rosas
Distance: 21.37 km, Ascent: 5,108 ft, Moving Time: 6 hrs 48 min
Total Distance: 94.37 km, Total Ascent: 20,412 ftDay 5: Las Rosas to Enchereda
Distance: 28.85 km, Ascent: 4,743 ft, Moving Time: 7 hrs 54 min
Total Distance: 123.22 km, Total Ascent: 25,155 ftDay 6: Enchereda to San Sebastián de La Gomera
Distance: 8.87 km, Ascent: 542 ft, Moving Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Total Distance: 132.09 km, Total Ascent: 25,697 ft
Transportation
Arrival: Glasgow -> Tenerife South, Carrier: Ryanair, Cost: $80.20 pp
Departure: Tenerife South -> East Midlands, Carrier: Ryanair, Cost: $75.68 ppDates
November 22nd – November 27th 2018Camping near Las Vegas – Top10 Campgrounds + Free Campsites
Camping in Las Vegas may seem like a strange activity, given the boisterous casinos and attractions on the Strip. Yet, you can find several campgrounds in Las Vegas, as well as free camping near Las Vegas if you leave the city center.
Camping is a great alternative to staying in a hotel if you plan on taking day trips and spending more time in the surrounding areas. Besides, Sin City is close to beautiful natural places like Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire, just two popular places to camp near Las Vegas.
I wrote a whole guide about Las Vegas’ best RV parks, so in this article, I’ll focus on campgrounds near Las Vegas, NV.
You may be surprised by all the places where you can pitch a tent or park your pop-up trailer and camp out near Las Vegas!
RV PARKS IN LAS VEGAS
Spending a night in the desert and under the stars is an experience you’ll never forget, so let’s see the best camping sites in Las Vegas, NV!
1. Red Rock Canyon Campground, the best place to camp in Las Vegas
Visiting Red Rock Canyon is one of the best things to do outside Vegas, and it has some of the best camping near Las Vegas. The Red Rock Canyon Campground is two miles from the park’s Visitor Center and has over 60 campsites. Most of these are individual sites, but there are a few RV and large-group sites.
1. Red Rock Canyon Campground, the best place to camp in Las Vegas
The individual standard campsites have grills, fire pits, and picnic tables, and many sites have shaded areas to protect you from the desert heat.
Speaking of the heat, this campground is closed during the summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day due to extreme temperatures.
Also, this campground is quite basic, and there are no hookups, dump stations, or showers. You can find vault toilets and drinking water spigots throughout the campsite. Still, you can’t beat the gorgeous red sandstone of this park because there are so many fun things to do in Red Rock Canyon.
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2. Atlatl Rock Campground, one of the best campgrounds near Las Vegas
We have a complete guide to camping in the Valley of Fire, but I’d like to share more about Atlatl Rock Campground here.
There are over 40 campsites, half of which are RV sites. This is one of the campgrounds near Las Vegas, NV, that is open year-round, and the competitive nightly rates are great for families. Pets are allowed, and the RV sites can accommodate trailers up to 55 feet long.
2. Atlatl Rock Campground, one of the best campgrounds near Las Vegas
That said, you’ll be just fine at one of the individual sites, which includes a fire pit and picnic table. Atlatl Rock also has dump stations, showers, and flush toilets to make your stay more comfortable. You can easily access drinking water and BBQ grills or spend time at the group pavilion before exploring the park’s impressive sandstone formations.
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Arch Rock Campground, another great place to camp near Las Vegas
There are tons of things to do in Valley of Fire, including staying overnight. Arch Rock Campground is smaller than Atlatl Rock, but it’s still one of the top places to camp near Las Vegas.
3. Arch Rock Campground, another great place to camp near Las Vegas
You can camp at Arch Rock in a tent, trailer, or RV. Each site includes a shaded picnic table and fire pit, and there are spigots and vault toilets on the grounds. Just be mindful that there aren’t utility hookups here, but you can access the dump station at the Atlatl Rock Campground.
You can stay at Arch Rock on a first-come, first-served basis, but if you can’t find a spot, check Atlatl Rock Campground next door.
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Las Vegas Bay Campground, a scenic place to camp near Las Vegas, NV
One of the best places to camp near Las Vegas is the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. There are several campgrounds here, but one that I recommend is the Las Vegas Bay Campground.
4. Las Vegas Bay Campground, a scenic place to camp near Las Vegas, NV
The verdant campground is a scenic change of pace from the busy Strip, and the recreation area offers lots of outdoor activities. While the campsites are a few miles from Lake Mead, you can enjoy the hiking trails in the area. Once you reach the water, you can swim, boat, kayak, and take in the lovely waterfront and views of Lava Butte Wash Wildlife Refuge in the distance.
Reservations aren’t accepted, but there are over 80 sites for RV and tent camping in Las Vegas, so you should be able to find a spot. The semi-private lots have picnic tables, fire pits, and grills, and they can accommodate trailers up to 35 feet long.
A dump station and potable water are available on-site, and you can purchase firewood for your grill or fire ring from the camp store.
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5. Calville Bay Campground, another nice place to camp in Vegas
If you’re looking for other places to camp near Las Vegas‘ Lake Mead area, consider Calville Bay Campground.
This campground is on the edge of the Boulder Basin, and it’s an affordable place to enjoy tent camping in Las Vegas, NV. The individual sites have picnic areas and fire pits, and a few have lake views.
Plus, flush toilets and running water are available throughout the grounds. You can bring an RV or trailer here, but there aren’t any utility hookups.
5. Calville Bay Campground, another nice place to camp in Vegas
This scenic campground also has public grilling areas, shaded picnic tables, and interpretive panels explaining the native plants and animals in the region.
As if the location weren’t convenient enough, the campsite is next to the Calville Summit Trailhead. This 2.7-mile hike leads to gorgeous views of Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, and the Hemenway Valley. You can also walk to the Calville Bay Resort & Marina, which has restaurants, cafes, shops, and boat rentals.
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Boulder Beach Campground, one of the most inclusive campgrounds near Las Vegas
In my guide on visiting Hoover Dam, I mention all the cool things to do in the area. So, if you’d like to make the most of your time there, consider staying overnight at Boulder Beach Campground, next to one of the best beaches in Las Vegas.
This Las Vegas area campground is suitable for tent and RV camping, with over 150 individual sites. Each lot has a picnic and grilling area, and there are water spigots throughout the campground. You can camp here year-round and enjoy the refreshing shoreline along Boulder Basin.
6. Boulder Beach Campground, one of the most inclusive campgrounds near Las Vegas
Not only is this one of the most inclusive campgrounds near Las Vegas, but it’s also family-oriented. The facilities include flush toilets, showers, laundry machines, and a general store. You can walk to the marina and rent a boat or kayak, plus you won’t be far from Boulder City, where you can find dining, shopping, and other attractions.
Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, although you can reserve group sites. The nightly rate is $20, and, like other campgrounds in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, there is a $25 entry fee.
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7. Echo Bay Campground, a beautiful campground near Las Vegas, Nevada
If you’re willing to travel a bit further from Sin City, an excellent camping option is Echo Bay Campground. This campground near Las Vegas, NV, has nearly 150 sites in total, and over 50 of them have RV hookups.
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Echo Bay Campground, a beautiful campground near Las Vegas, Nevada
Echo Bay boasts some of the best camping near Las Vegas, especially since it’s less than a mile from the shores of Lake Mead. Here, you can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking, and other water activities. The campground is also close to hiking trails and other natural areas like the Valley of Fire.
The campground is divided into two sections so you can find RV and tent camping. There is a camp store on-site, spigots with potable water, and a picnic area. Your individual lot will come with a picnic table and fire ring.
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McWilliams Campground, another great camping site in Las Vegas
Less than an hour outside Sin City, you’ll find McWilliams Campground in the Mt. Charleston area. Nestled within the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, this is a beautiful place to camp near Las Vegas.
8. McWilliams Campground, another great camping site in Las Vegas
McWilliams Campground is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors while also having the convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. Keep in mind there aren’t any showers or RV hookups.
While staying at a single or double-family campsite, you can enjoy biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding among the ponderosa pines. This area is also home to the Bristlecone Trail, one of the best hikes in Las Vegas. McWilliams accepts reservations and allows pets, and your campsite comes with a picnic table, BBQ grill, and fire pit.
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Hilltop Campground, some of the best tent camping near Las Vegas
Hilltop Campground is also in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, although it’s smaller than McWilliams. Hilltop is great for tent camping near Las Vegas, and while it accommodates trailers up to 25 feet, there aren’t any hookups.
You can choose from a single or double-family campsite with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. The sites sit atop a forested hill and, while it can get windy, you’ll get great views of the valley.
9. Hilltop Campground, some of the best tent camping near Las Vegas
Hilltop Campground is just ¼-mile away from the North Loop Trailhead, and there are biking trails throughout the area. Like other Mt. Charleston campgrounds, Hilltop is usually open from May to November.
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Fletcher View Campground, another campground near Las Vegas to stay at
Finally, Fletcher View Campground is smaller and slightly more expensive than the other Mt. Charleston campsites, but it’s closer to Vegas. Just a few minutes from the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, this camping site offers a respite from the noise of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Out of the 11 sites, two can accommodate RVs, and both single and double-family lots are available. Also, Fletcher View has electric hookups, so I recommend it if you’re trailer-camping in Mt. Charleston. Whether you camp in an RV or tent, your site will have a fire pit, BBQ grill, and outdoor tables.
10. Fletcher View Campground, another campground near Las Vegas to stay at
This Las Vegas area campsite has flush toilets, water spigots, paved roads, and a stunning location perfect for biking, wildlife viewing, and nature walks. Also, while it’s open year-round, the campground may close between mid-July to mid-September due to flooding risks.
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Free camping near Las Vegas
All of these campsites are worth checking out, but if you’re looking for free camping in Las Vegas, you have some options.
You can stay at BLM campgrounds in Nevada, including the sites around Lake Mead, Sloan Canyon, Red Rock Canyon, and Valley of Fire. In the map below, you can find free dispersed camping near Las Vegas and nearby BLM sites.
Las Vegas campgrounds map
With that, you’re ready to start planning your Las Vegas camping trip! Be sure to check out the Las Vegas campgrounds map below to see the ten campsites I mentioned and free BLM campgrounds in Nevada.
I’ve labeled the RV campsites in red and the free campgrounds in green.
If you have any questions about RV or tent camping in Las Vegas, leave me a comment below, and I’ll get back to you! Have a fun camping trip!
Hiking Through Garajonay National Park on La Gomera, The Canary Islands – Uncover Travel
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Garajonay National Park, Hiking in La Gomera, Laurel Forest in the Canaries, Visiting La Gomera, What to do in La Gomera
The island of La Gomera is also known as ‘La Isla Mágica’ (The Magical Island), due to its changing landscapes, magical natural surroundings, rich history and legends. The only way to truly understand the reason for this nickname is to spend some time in Garajonay National Park, the heart of the island.
Garajonay National Park covers 3,986 hectares and is home to one of Spain’s most extraordinary forests.
The laurel forest (or laurisilva forest) was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1986 and covers approximately 70% of the national park. The national park is often enveloped in fog and the constant moisture this provides gives life to the forest.
The southern slopes were an area of degraded vegetation and plantations of exotic trees when Garajanoy was declared a national park. Since the mid-1980s, a prolonged restoration programme has been running, with the intention of returning the national vegetation to the five hundred hectares of land. When the programme commenced, 13% of the original vegetation had been replaced by Canary Island pine trees, California pine trees and even eucalyptus. This exotic vegetation is now being gradually and carefully replaced using a technique called the ‘shelterwood system’.
We set off from Pajarito and follow the trail to Altos de Garajonay, the highest point on the island at 1,487 metres. The name Garajonay is said to come from the names of two young lovers, Gara, a young girl from La Gomera, and Jonay from Tenerife.
The girl’s family opposed their relationship and, unable to be together, they escaped to the top of the peak and decided to commit suicide by placing a stick, sharpened at both ends, between them and embracing each other. On a clear day visitors can see the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and Gran Canaria. Today we can only see Tenerife but the view is magnificent, with Teide’s snowy peak showing above the clouds.
El Alto was one of the holy mountains of the ancient people of La Gomera. A stone building at the peak is a reproduction of the ceremonial grounds on which the aboriginal peoples of La Gomera would communicate with their god, ‘Orohan’. They used this site as they felt they were closer to heaven and therefore could communicate better. Excavations of the archaeological site, which is situated just below the ‘mirador’ (lookout point), show that the stone construction was a sacrificial altar, known as ‘pireos’. It has been dated back to the 6th century and offerings including the bones of goats and sheep and the remains of plants have been uncovered.
During the invasion of the Spanish in the late 15th century, the last of the free people of La Gomera took refuge in this mountain, probably seeking divine protection.
The trail from Altos de Garajonay leads to El Contadero. It begins with a paved path leading into the park’s ecosystem. We enter the forest and find ourselves in a mystical and enchanting place. This is one of the best examples of a laurel forest, a sub-tropical forest made up of evergreen trees that are exceptional at capturing water from mist. This forest ecosystem covered the Mediterranean area millions of years ago but disappeared due to climate change. The park now shelters a large number of species, many of which are exclusive to the area and so conservation of its floral biodiversity is of high importance. We occasionally pass other hikers on the trail but for most of the time we hear nothing but the sound of the birds in the trees above us.
Soon the sound of a river breaks the silence and we find ourselves following the El Cedro stream, through the thick vegetation among some of the 2,000 plant species that can be found within the national park.
We continue past the Chapel of Lourdes and around mid-way through our hike we reach the hamlet of El Cedro.
We climb a rickety staircase that leads to the small bar/restaurant and campsite of La Vista, meaning ‘The View’. At the top of the stairs the reason for the name becomes apparent. We are at the very peak of the cliff that separates El Cedro from the village of Hermigua. We enjoy a well-deserved baguette of local goat’s cheese and a ‘tapa’ of almogrote, a traditional spicy cheese paste.
Having replenished our energy we are ready to continue our hike to Hermigua. We set off on the path that leads down the cliff, towards the valley. The steps are uneven, steep and at times quite slippery. The way down is turning out to be much more complicated than the path from Garajonay to El Cedro.
Slowly and carefully we follow the hairpin bends. We stop for a moment and realise that the 200 metre-tall waterfall, El Chorro de El Cedro, that cascades from the top of the cliff has come into view.
This waterfall is the highest in the Canary Islands and, although it has less water just now than at other times of the year, it is still quite spectacular.
The path continues steeply winding downwards towards the valley. The fog is lowering over the peaks behind us and the sun is beginning to set. Two hikers carrying large backpacks are climbing up the steps and stop when they see us. They look tired and ask us if they are heading in the right direction to reach El Cedro. We nod and look back up the cliff to point out their final destination only to see that the fog is about to envelop the hamlet. We are now about half way between the valley and the peak and decide that pointing out the little dot that is La Vista will not be encouragement for the couple. We wish them luck and continue on our way.
Over an hour after we set off from La Vista we finally reach flat terrain. The path remains rocky and we are still following the river, meaning that the stones are wet and slippery at some points, however we are glad to be on reasonably level ground.
We follow the trail through overgrown fauna, past wild goats and towards the town of Hermigua. In the early 20th century, a team of meteorologists defined Hermigua as the place with the most beneficial climate in the world. It never drops below 18 degrees celsius in the winter or rises above 27 in the summer. The town’s economic activity is based on banana growing, wine making and rural tourism.
The rocks of Pedro and Petra, also known as Roque Chico and Roque Grande (Small Rock and Large Rock), that were mere dots a short while ago, are now towering above us. We reach a tarmac road as our adventure comes to an end and we enter the hamlet of El Convento.
Our final challenge is to find a way back to San Sebastián de la Gomera, where we are staying. We ask in a local bar and find that we have just missed the last bus by a few minutes. We continue to walk in the hopes of passing a taxi but see none. Eventually we reach a small grocery store and are able to call a taxi.
Our taxi speeds along the winding road and we watch as we leave the valley behind. Pedro and Petra shrink to the tiny stones they were when we set off from El Cedro.
Around six hours after we set off from San Sebastián we return to the Parador Hotel, exhausted but exhilarated after a wonderful hike through the prehistoric forest on ‘la Isla Mágica’.
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Camping Montaña Roja is located in El Médano and overlooks the garden. It offers a restaurant, a shared kitchen, a bar, a garden, a year-round outdoor pool and a children’s playground. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
Towels and bed linen are available at an additional cost.
Guests can relax on the terrace at Camping Montaña Roja and go cycling.
Playa del Cabezo is 2.7 km away. Tenerife South Airport is 2 km away.
Couples especially like the location – they rated accommodation in the area for a trip as a couple at 9.1 .
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- Gran Canaria
- Lanzarote
- La Palma
- La Gomera
- El Hierro
- La Gracios
- Tenerife
- Fureteventure
- Grand Canary
- Tenerife
Since 1927, both cities have been the capitals of the archipelago alternately, alternating every 4 years.
Gran Canaria (city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
Since 1927, both cities have been the capitals of the archipelago alternately, alternating every 4 years.
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La Gomera Island – Guide in Russian
Canary Islands, holidays in Spain
Description
La Gomera is one of the islands of the Canary archipelago, located in its western part.
Island area – 369, 76 sq. km. The island is home to 21.7 thousand people.
It is located just 30 km from the southwest coast of Tenerife and is part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Content:
- Description
- History
- Swist language
- Geography
- On the map
- Population
- Climate
- weather for months
- How to get?
- Transport
- Visa
- Mobile communications, Internet
- Resorts
- Beaches
- Hotels
- Points of interest
- Viewpoints
- What needs to be done?
- Cuisine and restaurants
- Where can I book a tour?
- Reviews and ratings
History of
Ancient map of
La Gomera has been known since ancient times,
there is mention of it in the writings of Ptolemy
(90-168).The native inhabitants of the island are Homers, they
were tall, fair-skinned, with fair-haired
or red hair and remember how
smart and strong warriors.Homero were
pagans and worshiped their idols,
associated with the forces of nature. Among
local residents were people of great
forces, stories of their exploits were transmitted
through generations. The names of some of them
survived to the present day, many of
they died in the war with the Spaniards.In the pre-Hispanic period, La Gomera ruled
supreme ruler, but after death
the last king at the end of the 14th century, the island
divided into 4 parts: Agana, Orone,
Mulagua, Ipalan, who led
individual leaders.The modern stage of the history of La Gomera begins with its conquest, which began with the arrival of the Castilian expedition of Alfonso El Benigni de Aragon in the Canary Islands in 1404-1405.
Since 1445, La Gomera has been ruled by several
generations of the Peraza clan. The board was
difficult, intermittent locals
raised uprisings because of tyranny and
mistreatment of them.The most controversial person in the history of the island is Beatriz de Bobadilla, wife of Hernán Peras El Joven, who was killed by rebels (Hautakuperche) during an uprising.
The reason for the uprising was the depraved behavior of the ruler, he seduced and dishonored the princess of the Gomero people.
Beatriz de Bobadilla
After her husband was killed, Beatriz, with the help of the ruler of Gran Canaria, Pedro de Vera, crushed the uprising in the most brutal way, destroying a large number of local natives. The cruelty shown and the large number of people killed forced one of the local priests to go to Madrid to complain to the queen. But only Pedro de Vera was punished, he was recalled to Spain and imprisoned, the captive homeroes were released, and Bobadilla managed to escape punishment.
La Gomera is famous for the fact that in 1492 Christopher Columbus stopped there before his sailing to America. Other famous sailors also visited the island, such as Hernan Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, Vasco Nunez de Baalboa.
In the 16th century La Gomera repeatedly
attacked by the British and
Dutch cappers, although the worst
pirate attack in 1618
Berbers.Gomero had to go through hard times, many locals left for America, for example at 19In 1950, 170 men went to Venezuela.
For a long time the economy of the island was
in decline, but after the introduction of modern
agricultural technology and irrigation of agricultural
cultures, it began to revive, and
population gradually
increased. grown on La Gomera
bananas, tomatoes, grapes.
Silbo Gomero whistle language
Silbo Gomero whistle language
Silbo Gomero is a whistle language that has been used since time immemorial on the island of La Gomera to communicate over long distances. This is not a series of conditional codes to which limited information can be conveyed, but a full-fledged, articulate and unusual language that allows the exchange of a wide variety of information, reproducing the sound characteristics of spoken language with the help of a whistle.
No roads, many
ravines and gorges made it difficult to move
between settlements.To quickly transfer
messages to neighbors, was invented by Silbo
Gomero. This unique language has been recognized
UNESCO intangible cultural
legacy in 2009.The whistling language is of exceptional value, because it confirms the creative genius of a person. It also helps to adapt and survive in a particular environment. The whistling language is aesthetically and technically complex and interesting.
Silbo Gomero is part of the culture of the indigenous people of Gomero, it has become a hallmark of La Gomera and the entire Canary archipelago.
The Silbo Gomero language is passed down from generation to generation
generation as cultural heritage
people. Now the whistle language is being studied in
cultural centers of La Gomera. it
will keep it for posterity.Book a tour
Geography
Relief
La Gomera is of volcanic origin, its highest point is the peak of Alto de Garajonay, it has a height of 1487 meters above sea level.
La Gomera is a natural reserve. It is the only one in the Canary Islands where there are no traces of volcanic activity. The last volcanic eruption on La Gomera occurred more than 2 million years ago.
Capital San Sebastian with Tenerife in the background
The largest city and capital is San Sebastian de la Gomera. Despite its “capital” status, the town is very calm and small.
There are very few comfortable places to live – a significant part of the territory is occupied by mountains, but there are several cities and villages. La Gomera is divided into 6 municipalities: Agulo, Alajero, Hermigua, San Sebastian de La Gomera, Valle Gran Rey, Vallehermoso.
La Gomera on the map
La Gomera on the world map is barely
conspicuous point near Tenerife.
The area of La Gomera is very small –
only 20-25 km. If you look at the map
La Gomera, you can see that island
has an almost round shape.
La Gomera is divided by mountains, which
influence its climate and form several
microclimatic zones.
Population
According to statistics, La Gomera had 21,794 inhabitants as of 2018. The population growth is negative, since 2011 the number of inhabitants has decreased by almost 1.5 thousand people.
Main language in La Gomera is Spanish
(Castilian), but the locals speak
in a dialect that has its own specifics.
Climate
The climate of La Gomera differs little from other islands of the Canary archipelago. It is comfortable throughout the year, thanks to the trade winds and the Canary Current, there are no cold weather and sudden changes in average annual temperatures on La Gomera. La Gomera has a mild tropical climate with an average annual temperature of +26°C and an annual rainfall of 1900 mm.
Climate in the morning hoursBut because of the mountains that divide the island into
two parts, climate in north and south
is different.In the northern zone, subject to
windy, much higher humidity levels
and lower air temperature. Main
part of the rain falls in the northern part,
the mountains hold back the streams of the cold
air, so in the south the rain is
an extremely rare occurrence.The action of the trade winds and the so-called sea of clouds is concentrated on the northern slope of the mountains, where the Garajonay National Park is located, where relict forests grow.
Monthly weather
Winter on La Gomera is warm, the average temperature during the day does not fall below +21°C, at night – +15°C. The water temperature off the coast of La Gomera in winter is + 18-19 ° С. Most of the rain falls in winter. The “wettest” month is January, the average number of rainy days is 6, in February – 4, in March – 3.
Spring on La Gomera is warm with an average
daytime temperature from +22 to 24°C, at night
+15-17°C, water temperature – +18-19°C. spring
sometimes it rains, but it happens
no more than twice a month.The most comfortable summer on La Gomera
time, the air heats up to + 25-29 ° C during the day
and up to +20-21°C at night, the water temperature in
Atlantic Ocean +22-23°С. rainy
almost never happens in the summer. Sun
shines for 9 hours.Climate data January February March April May June July August September October November December Day temperature 21 21 22 23 24 25 27 29 28 26 24 22 Temperature at night 15 15 15 16 17 18 20 21 20 19 18 16 Sun hours per day 6 6 7 8 9 9 9 9 8 7 6 5 Rainy days per month 6 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 2 5 6 7 Water temperature 19 18 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 21 20 Autumn on La Gomera is warm, in September
and October the holiday season continues,
the air during the day warms up to + 26-28 ° C during the day
and + 19-20°C at night, the water in the ocean is warm, it
heated to record temperatures.
From November it starts to get colder, in the afternoon already
the air is heated up to +24°C, at night – up to
+18°С. In October and November there are 5-6
rainy days per month.
How to get there
How to get to La Gomera? By plane
or by ferry. Island capital
San Sebastian de la Gomera, these are the main
air and sea gates of the island. AT
the city has a large commercial port,
which accepts cargo and passenger
court. Cruise ships arrive at the port
and ferries from neighboring Canary Islands
archipelago and from Spain.Sea port in the capital
ferry companies Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas. They are
ply between the port of Los Cristianos
in Tenerife and San Sebastian de la Gomera.
There are also flights to Gran Canaria.
and El Hierro. Travel time to Tenerife
only 60 minutes.Companies Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas provide a free transfer to their passengers from the main bus station (Intercambiador) in the capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the port of Los Cristianos.
To do this, you need to contact the offices of companies in the station building.
Get ferry prices
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La Gomera also has its own
the airport. It is located in the south of the island
in the municipality of Alajero, 34 km from
capital Cities. This is the newest airport.
Canary Islands, it was opened in 1999
year. The airport receives flights from
neighboring islands and the mainland. Time
flight from Tenerife is 30 minutes.
Transport on the island
Public transport is well developed on La Gomera. Bus transportation on the island is carried out by the company Guaguagomera . Its comfortable green buses are easy to recognize. There are 8 bus routes in total:
- Valle Gran Rey – San Sebastian de la Gomera
- Vallehermoso – San Sebastian
- Alachero-San Sebastian
- Valiermoso-La-Dama
- Valeermoso-Alocher
- Val-Gran-Ray-Airport
- San Sesbastyan-Airport
- Valle-gran-Roy
Cost of the cost from the distance, the minimum fare is 1 euro, the maximum is 4.
5 euros.
Fred Olsen Express boats also run between the beaches of San Sebastian de La Gomera, Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey, the cost of the trip is 2-2.5 euros.
Every municipality has a service
Taxi. They work on a fixed basis.
tariff, it is 0.53 euros per kilometer,
while there is a minimum cost
trip, it is 3 euros. On the weekend
and holidays the rate per kilometer increases
up to 0.6 euros and the minimum cost
trips at 3.35 euros. On trains to the airport
and from it is necessarily taken
airport tax of 1.65 euros.Convenient way to see the island
on your own – car rental
on La Gomera. The island has
representatives of most European
car rental companies and operates
several local companies:- EUROPCAR
- AVIS
- OASIS
- Cicar
on La Gomera have their offices
at the airport and seaport.
Visa
Those wishing to spend their holidays in La Gomera need to take care of such organizational issues as obtaining visas in advance.
Do I need a visa for La Gomera? Citizens of the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan need to apply for a Schengen visa. Citizens of Ukraine since 2016 can enter the countries of the Schengen agreement on a biometric passport.
The best way to get a Schengen visa is at the embassy
Spain, especially since it is quite
loyal to the issuance of visas to tourists,
the failure rate for it is one of the highest
low.Visa required
the following documents:- Passport valid for more than three months at the time of completion of the trip.
- Questionnaire completed in English or Spanish.
- Photocopies of all pages of foreign and civil passports.
- If there are visas in expired passports, their copies.
- Valid travel health insurance covering at least 30,000 euros.
- Bank statement on the availability of funds in the account at the rate of 57 euros / day.
- Certificate of income from the employer or from the tax office.
- Certificate confirming the presence of a permanent place of work.
- Hotel reservation, round trip tickets.
- When traveling with a child of school age, an additional certificate from the school is required.
Documents are submitted for consideration
Consulate or Visa Application Centre. Before
by submitting a package of documents is paid
visa fees and consular fees.The term for consideration of the application is 10-14 days,
you can order urgent registration, but
it will cost more.
Mobile communications, Internet
Cellular companies
Going on vacation to the Canary Islands, any tourist is concerned about the issue of telephone communication and the availability of the Internet. Using services in roaming is not always advisable due to high tariffs. It is much more profitable to buy a SIM card from one of the local mobile operators upon arrival, especially since there are plenty to choose from.
Mobile communications on La Gomera are provided by the same companies as on other islands of the Canary archipelago.
Nationwide mobile operators: Movistar , Vodafone , Orange . In addition to them, virtual mobile operators work, the most popular are: Lebara , DIGI , Lycamobile .
Minimum cost of starting
package starts from 8-10 euros, for these
money can be obtained 5-10 GB of internet
and 100 to 500 minutes for calls within Spain.You can buy a SIM card in La Gomera at
port, tourist office, airport
or at the mobile operator’s office. For
purchases, you must present your
the passport.Mobile communication in La Gomera has one peculiarity – the connection fee is charged from each call.
Mobile internet operators
provide fairly high quality
as a rule, the 4G standard works,
but in some places the quality drops to the level
3g.Top up your account if necessary
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Resorts
small beaches with black volcanic sand or pebbles. There are several resort towns and villages on La Gomera, where the main tourist infrastructure is concentrated. Most tourists come here as part of day trips from Tenerife, but the island is becoming more and more popular as an independent resort. It is preferred by fans of silence, beautiful nature and provincial charm.
San Sebastián de La Gomera ( San Sebastián de La Gomera ) is the largest resort and capital. A significant part of tourists chooses this place for recreation. The city has many excellent hotels of various stars and a decent selection of apartments. Also, all the main entertainment, historical and architectural sights are concentrated in the capital.
Playa Santiago ( Playa de Santiago ) – the second most popular resort, located in the southern part of the island. It is located simultaneously in two municipalities: Alajero and San Sebastian. Previously, there was a fish processing plant in this village, but now it is closed and the city is developing as a resort. Playa Santiago attracts tourists with one of the largest beaches on the island and good infrastructure.
Valle Gran Rey ( Valle Gran Rey ) is the famous Valley of the Kings, where the rulers of the island used to live. The resort is located in the southwestern part of La Gomera.
A picturesque road leads from the capital to Valle Gran Rey, passing through the gorge. The resort has a well-developed infrastructure, several comfortable beaches, it is ideal for family vacations and water sports. Bananas, dates, vegetables are grown in the valley, palm honey is made. In the vicinity of the resort there are several viewing platforms and architectural sights.
Valle Gran Rey
Agulo (Agulo) is a resort town located on a hill. On its streets you can see perfectly preserved buildings in the style of colonial architecture. Terraces descend from the city to the sea, on which various agricultural crops are grown. In Agulo, there is the Red Wall, which offers magnificent views of the island and the Teide volcano.
Playa de Vallehermoso
Vallehermoso ( Vallehermoso ) is a small picturesque town surrounded by mountain peaks and banana plantations. Vallehermoso has preserved many old buildings. This resort attracts travelers with sparsely populated pristine beaches, unhurriedness reigning around and beautiful nature.
Vallehermoso
Hermigua (Hermigua) is a resort in the south of the island, located next to San Sebastian de La Gomera. According to scientists, Hermigua has the best climate in the world. The city is hidden in a gorge, protected from the winds and surrounded by banana plantations. Hermigua has one of the most popular beaches of Santa Catalina and several attractions and places of interest: the Ethnographic Museum, the Gofio Museum, the Dominican Monastery. Also, it is in Hermigua that the most hiking trails for tourists are laid.
Beaches
La Negra or Black Beach is located in a place untouched by civilization in the area of Alachero. This beach can be reached on foot from La Rajita beach. The beach of La Negra ( La Negra ) is 200 m long and 10 m wide. It is covered with black volcanic sand. Moderate waves are possible on it. The beach is not well maintained.
La Cantera is a beach in the municipality of Alajero, located in a pristine isolated area.
The easiest way to get to the beach is by boat or walking down the path. The length of the beach is 180 m, the width is 10 m. There is no infrastructure on the beach.
Playa de Santiago – the beach in the resort of the same name, the largest in La Gomera, has a length of 1.5 km and a width of 30 m. Adapted for people with special needs, has excellent infrastructure. There are many cafes and restaurants near Playa de Santiago. There are car parks nearby. The beach is covered with pebbles and black sand.
Playa San Marcos – the beach of the municipality of Agulo, is a small bay, 150 m wide and 10 m wide. The beach is covered with black coarse-grained volcanic sand. This beach has strong waves. There are no settlements nearby.
La Caleta de Hermigua – beach in Hermigua, covered with black coarse sand. This is a quiet, calm place, great for swimming, since there are practically no waves and there are no undercurrents. La Caleta beach is equipped with showers, has a car park.
There is a restaurant near the beach.
Santa Catalina is the largest beach in Hermigua, 850 m long and 35 m wide. Santa Catalina beach is covered with fine volcanic sand. It is located in the area of the village, terraces descend to it. There are strong waves on the beach. The beach is considered quite dangerous due to its great depth.
Playa de Vallehermoso is a beach in the municipality of the same name, stretching for 200 meters along the coastline. The width of the beach is about 20 m. It is quite quiet, because due to the large waves, few people swim on it. The beach is equipped with showers and umbrellas. There is a restaurant on the coast. Near the beach there is a park popular with tourists with large saltwater pools. . There are moderate waves on the beach. Beach de la Calera has the necessary infrastructure: parking lots, showers, toilets, adapted for people with disabilities. There are restaurants and cafes near the beach.
Playa de Vueltas is a beach located on the territory of the port of Valle Gran Rey.
It is 150 m long and 10 m wide. It is covered with black volcanic sand. There are practically no waves in this area, so the beach is popular with vacationers with children. There is the necessary infrastructure: showers, toilets, restaurants and cafes, parking lots.
Playa del Inglés is another beach in Valle Gran Rey covered with black sand and pebbles. The beach is 300 m long and 80 m wide. The beach is popular with nudists. Nearby there is a parking lot.
Playa de La Cueva ( Playa de La Cueva) is one of two beaches in San Sebastian de La Gomera. The beach of La Cueva is 200 m long and 85 m wide. It is covered with black volcanic sand and gravel. The ocean in this part of the coast is calm, so the beach is suitable for families with children. Adapted for people with limited mobility. The beach is equipped with everything you need, there is a parking lot and several restaurants nearby.
La Playa de San Sebastián
Playa de San Sebastian ( La Playa de San Sebastián ) – located next to the historic port of the capital, is one of the best beaches in La Gomera.
It has a length of 600 m and a width of 55 m, covered with black volcanic sand and pebbles. There are no waves on the beach. San Sebastian beach has everything you need for a comfortable stay: showers, bathrooms, a first-aid post, restaurants, parking.
Hotels
On the island of La Gomera there are about 300 hotels of different price categories and stars. Most of them are located in the capital of San Sebastian de La Gomera, in the city of Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago. You can also rent a villa or apartment.
The most interesting hotels of the island – Parador Nacional de La Gomera , built in the style of neo-Canarian architecture. It has been named the best hotel in the Canary Islands, and its restaurant is recommended in the best gastronomic guides. Also of interest is the Jardín Tecina hotel, located next to the municipality of Alajero and having the only golf course on the island. The hotel is close to the airport.
Cost of hotels and apartments in
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Places of interest
Despite the proximity of Tenerife, La Gomera differs in many ways from the neighboring island. Tourism on La Gomera began to develop quite recently, this allowed to preserve the pristine nature, authentic cultural traditions and find its own way in the development of the tourism industry. La Gomera is a very small island, but it has several national parks and reserves. What to see in La Gomera? Where to start your tour?
We recommend starting with a visit to the tourist office located in the capital. There you can take diagrams and maps of the island, which mark all the interesting places of La Gomera, beaches, restaurants and other useful locations.
A definite plus is that maps and information booklets are available in several languages, including Russian.
Many of the architectural and historical sights of La Gomera are located in the capital, so the tour should start from San Sebastian.
Church of the Assumption of Our Lady (Assumption of the Virgin Mary)
Iglesia de la Virgen de Asuncion
Church of the Assumption of Our Lady ( Iglesia De La Asunción ) is located in the capital on Real Street. This is the main Catholic temple of the island and a famous historical landmark of the Canary archipelago. The church is known for the fact that Christopher Columbus prayed in it before his trip to America.
The temple is located in the historical part of the city. The church is made in the architectural style – Mudéjar, Gothic and Baroque. Three doors lead inside. The church has three naves. The crucifix for her was created by the famous Spanish sculptor José Miguel Lujan Pérez .
Church of the Assumption of Our Lady
Garajonay National Park (Parque
nacional de Garajonay)Garajonay Park
The main natural attraction of La Gomera is the Garajonay National Park, it includes a mountain range of the same name with an area of 40 square meters.
km. This unique place is worth seeing, because there are practically no analogues in the world. The Garajonay National Park is declared a heritage of mankind and is under the protection of UNESCO.
The park is home to the highest point on the island, Alto de Garajonay, at 1,487 meters above sea level. Its slopes are covered with laurel subtropical forests. They are remarkable in that they look exactly the same as they did 2 million years ago. At that time, the laurel forests of Monteverde covered the entire territory of Europe, but they were destroyed during the Ice Age.
Laurel forests have a height of about 40 meters, their crowns practically do not let in sunlight, so it is always humid, cool and foggy under them. The soil around is covered with lichens and moss. Laurel trees, tree-like heather, ferns, and sesame grow on the territory of the park.
Extremely diverse in the park
fauna, on its territory lives about
1000 species of invertebrates, with
150 of them are endemic, then
are not found anywhere else in the world.
Among the 38 species of vertebrates,
Canary is considered the rarest
dove and laurel dove.There are several hiking trails in the Garajonay National Park, which you can walk on your own or as part of an organized tour.
Garajonay National Park
Rocks of Los Organos
The rocks are located in the north of La Gomera, this is a rather unusual attraction created by nature. This basalt rock is considered one of the most beautiful in the Canaries and is officially a natural monument. Why is she so interesting? Its cliffs resemble the pipes of a large organ soaring into the sky. The height of the cliffs is 800 m, the width is 200 m.
You can see the cliffs of Los Organos from the sea during a sea excursion. Usually such excursions are offered in Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey.
Los Organos Rocks
Count’s Tower (
Torre del Conde or Los Peraza )
Torre del Conde
The Count’s Tower is one of the oldest buildings on the island, an important historical landmark.
The tower was built (beginning in 1447 – completed in 1450) and reconstructed in the 16th century. Used to protect the ruling elite of the island during internal uprisings. She went down in history because of Beatrice de Bobadilla, the wife of the governor, who was killed by the local population because of his cruelty. The countess hid in the tower after the murder of her husband, waiting for help from the governor of Tenerife.
The Count’s Tower has been perfectly preserved to this day. Now it houses an exhibition of old maps.
Count’s Tower
La Gomera Ethnographic Park
PEG Los Telares
Los Telares
To learn more about the history of La Gomera,
it is worth visiting the ethnographic park,
consisting of an ecological farm,
botanical garden and old mill
for making gofio. In the house,
located on the farm
contains the largest collection
antiques on the island. During
excursion, which takes place three times in
day: at 10-00, 12-30 and 14-00 you can learn a lot
about the culture of La Gomera, its development
economy, nature.The museum will tell
how the Homero lived and worked.The ethnographic park is located in
half an hour drive from the seaport
San Sebastian. Entrance ticket price
– 3.5 euros.Book a tour
Drago de Agalán
In the municipality of Alajero
grows the oldest on La Gomera
dragon tree. It is considered a symbol
islands and depicted on the coat of arms of Alajero.
You can find a dragon tree in the gorge
Tajonaye.Rock of Roque de Agando
Rock of Roque de Agando
A rock that has become one of the most recognizable symbols of the island of La Gomera and a popular attraction. You can’t walk to the top of the cliffs. Previously, these rocks were popular with climbers, but now they are recognized as a natural monument, and therefore climbing is prohibited on them. There are several hiking trails near the rocks, from where you can see them perfectly. On the top of the rocks, the remains of the sacrificial sanctuaries of the Gomero have been preserved.
Video: Agando Rock
Viewpoints
Viewpoints of La Gomera worthy
special attention. On the most picturesque
25 observation decks have been equipped on the island’s locations
sites, many of them adapted
for people with limited mobility.Examination list
Venues:- Mirador de La Lomada del Camello – offers a magnificent view of Tenerife and Mount Teide rising above the clouds.
- Mirador de El Sombrero – Stepped terraces are visible from the observation deck, where locals grow their crops.
- Mirador de La Laja is an observation deck on the way to the Garajonay National Park, from where you can observe a unique natural phenomenon known as the sea of clouds.
- Mirador de La Curva del Queso is an observation deck from where you can see the town of Baja del Secreto, where important historical events took place. It was in this place that the locals executed the governor, Hernan Peras, because of his unworthy behavior. His wife, in order to take revenge, executed all the homeroes over 15 years old.
- Mirador de La Punta – a beautiful view of the picturesque village and the sea coast.
- Mirador del Almendrillo – you can see the slopes of the mountains, on which grows the endangered sabinas shrub, known for its light and very hard wood.
- Mirador de La Retama – offers a view of the mountain slopes with natural terraces that were created by the action of the wind.
- Mirador de Los Manaderos – view of the reservoir and Chejelipes dam. This is one of four reservoirs with a capacity of 630 thousand cubic meters. m., providing the island with water.
- Mirador de Punta de Belete – overlooks the mountain slopes where goats usually herd and the local village where cheese is made.
- Mirador de La Punta de Alcalá – view of the cliffs located in the south of the island.
- Mirador de La Ladera de La Rama – mountain views.
- Mirador de La Hila – a picturesque view of the sea and the marina, where boats and boats are moored.
- Mirador de Igualero – mountain views.
- Paisaje de Abrante is an observation deck in the north of the island, from where you can see amazing landscapes in red tones. Picturesque red dunes, erosion processes and vanishing sparse vegetation. The red color of the soil is due to the high content of iron oxide in the soil.
- Mirador de Roque Blanco – Mountain views on the border of the Garajonay park.
- Mirador de Barranco de La Palmita – view of the valley, located near the Garajonay National Park.
- Mirador de Tagaragunche – observation deck on the site of the former gomero sanctuary. It used to be a place of pilgrimage for the locals.
The observation deck is located next to the chapel of San Isidro.
- Mirador de San Lorenzo is an observation deck at the chapel of San Lorenzo, which offers an excellent view of one of the largest mountains of the island de la Fortaleza de Chipude and the Barranco de Erque gorge.
- Mirador de Las Trincheras – overlooking Playa Santiago, cliffs and sea.
- Mirador de San Juan – view of the Ermigua valley, where villages and terraces are located. You can also see the church.
- Mirador de La Carbonera – offers views of the Garajonay National Park.
- Mirador de El Moralito – view of the mountain ranges and gorges.
- Mirador de El Santo is an observation deck with a magnificent view of the coast.
- Mirador de El Palmarejo – View of Valle Gran Rei and palm groves where guarapero juice and dates are harvested.
- Mirador de San Antonio – mountain view.
Mirador de Abrante Mirador de Almendrillo Mirador de El Sombrero
10 things to do
to do on the island of La Gomera- Visit the observation deck Sagrado Corazon de Jesus , from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Teide volcano.
- Take a walk along one of the hiking trails of La Gomera.
- Try local cuisine and palm honey.
- Walk through the Garajonay park.
- Enjoy a natural bath on the beach of Vallermoso.
- Visit the village of Hermigua.
- Visit the restaurant Mirador de Abrante and take a photo on its glass observation deck.
- Go to the observation deck of Los Roques.
- Admire the cliffs of Los Organos on a boat trip.
- Buy local palm honey for souvenirs.
Kitchen and restaurants
The cuisine of La Gomera has common features with
other islands of the archipelago, but has
and their own characteristics.Watercress cream soup with salted ribs and millet.
Roasted goat leg with smoked cheese toast. Palm honey. Rice with fried bananas. Gofio. Sweets. The cuisine of La Gomera contains the essence of those who lived on the island at different times and reflects their way of life.
Of particular interest is palm
honey is delicious and healthy. Represents
a well-boiled palm honey.
It is added to many local dishes.
cuisine and even alcohol – in combination
with vodka it turns out very original
cocktail.The spicy snack is also worth trying
Almogrote, made with goat cheese
fried tomatoes and spices. If a
like it, you can buy a jar of
yourself.Mistela liqueur prepared from white
wine made from local grapes
and palm honey. drink pretty
strong and tasty.All this is traditional cuisine
on La Gomera, many local products,
such as almogrote sauces, palm
honey, liquor, wines, goat cheese produce
local companies on the island.Of course, the cuisine of La Gomera includes many fish dishes.
Cheese is one of the most basic products
on La Gomera.It is made from raw
goat milk or a mixture of goat and
sheep. Cheese is used for
preparation of many dishes and served,
as a separate meal. He has
excellent taste and intense aroma.
Cheeses are made according to traditional technology,
just like centuries ago.Gofio is another local product
which is millet flour and
wheat, sometimes mixed with barley and
other cereals.La Gomera produces grape wines, since 2003 they have all had a denomination of origin La-Gomera . Mostly white wine is produced on the island, they have an intense aroma and a pleasant taste. Red wines are also made, they have a ruby color and a soft fruity aroma.
Some of the best local restaurants in La Gomera are Mango , La Tasca , La Cuevita , La Zula , Las Rosas , Roque Blanco , Los Chorros de Epina , Mirador del Palmarejo . Fans of sea delicacies and fish should visit the El Descansillo restaurant, which is considered one of the best.
You can eat inexpensively and satisfyingly in the restaurant La Molina . Also on La Gomera there are a lot of establishments with Spanish, international cuisines, pizzerias, vegetarian restaurants.
Official website: lagomera.es
Car rental La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port
What you need to know about renting a car in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
If you want to choose the best option, start your car search as early as possible. Compare options, check the required documents and study the requirements of the companies. Be sure to ask anything that’s bothering you, questions can be asked at [email protected]. When you travel, check your rental car carefully and make sure you have your rental voucher and the address of the representatives you are renting the car from. Also, be sure to specify whether you need an international driver’s license and a personalized Credit Card (It often happens that car rental companies do not accept Debit cards or cash, be careful!).
How can I get cheap car rental in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
Avoid renting a car without comparing rental conditions, especially if demand is high, such as at airports or hotels. You need to find the best location for cheap car rentals. Of course, it’s always worth checking out a few locations and comparing them all (for example, the city center and the nearest airport). Usually car rental on holidays is more expensive.
How much is renting a car in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
There are several reasons why a car rental price is determined. First of all, the earlier you start looking for a car before the date of receipt, the more profitable offers you will receive and the more chances there will be at least some kind of car. Don’t do it in the last minutes, and even more so don’t expect a discount if less than 1 day is left before the rental date. The second reason is the day of your arrival. This will affect the price – the lowest price will be on a weekday.
Avoid additional costs that should not be hidden from you when renting a car. To do this, carefully read the voucher with the conditions for receiving the car.
What is the most popular rental car brand in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port in Spain?
Of course, if you want to rent a car, in most cases you will not be able to choose the specific model that will be given to you. But in the car rental industry, there are five cars that are the most popular worldwide: Chevrolet Cruze, Chrysler 200, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla. Therefore, if you need to travel frequently for work or just travel for pleasure, you can choose one of them.
What is the cheapest car rental company in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
As someone said, in life you have to try everything, especially when dealing with the particular world of car rental. To get the best deal, you have to do a lot of research from the wide variety of options and offers.
See the top list of leading companies on our website, choose the best offer for you and you can get the cheapest car.
What is the best car rental company in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
To choose one of the best car rental companies, you must compare important facts about all offers, such as security deposit, insurance cost and conditions, mileage or geography limits. After reading all the conditions, you will choose the best car rental agency. It should contain one or two great promotional offers, great prices, and offers that other vendors don’t offer. Also, if necessary, companies should have programs that allow you to rent a car for a few hours. But there is a general rule – the minimum rental period is 4 hours!
Which car rental companies will pick you up at the airport: La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
A free shuttle service is available at the airport around the clock. They pick up passengers at special stops. Usually this is a shuttle bus or a personal meeting with a sign at the airport.
If you have a need, they will bring you back, and sometimes even bring the car directly to the airport. Try to find the most suitable car rental location in our long list of offers.
How can I find car rentals near me in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
To find the best car rental partner near you, you need to compare their list. Also pay attention to the best rates for car rental in different places. Use the pages for your region to find out which car rental companies are near you. Try to work with vendors that primarily have a wide range of car rental classes.
What type of car is best for driving in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
If you want to choose a car that exactly matches your needs, try to make a short list of your expectations. Think about your passengers, how comfortable they will be while riding. Notify the company about booking a car of a suitable class. Check out the safety and fuel economy features if that’s important to you.
La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain – what are the prices for petrol? What fuel policy is available?
You should be aware of the fuel policy and prices of petrol or diesel because it means that you have probably chosen the right car and will not be overloaded. You will know how much fuel you pay for using the car. Controlling everything is a guarantee that you won’t be overwhelmed by extra charges and refueling when you return your car. You can pay for services in various ways: using cash, credit card (Visa, Maestro, MasterCard), ATM or just PayPass.
Where is the best place to park in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
Before you start driving, you need to think about which parking spaces you will use. Also take notes with parking information. There are several ways to park, such as parking or special parking on the sidewalk, because regular parking on the street is more difficult to find. Especially in tourist cities
What is the right age to rent a car? How old do I have to be to rent a car?
Many landlords make strict restrictions on the driver’s age when renting a car.
They can also charge a young driver an additional fee if he is not only under 18 years old, but even if he is under 25 years old. It doesn’t matter how old you are, but it’s important to be aware of all age requirements, especially if you’re under 21. And do not forget that this can affect the cost of booking a car, even if you are under 25 years old. It often happens that different car rental companies set different age requirements and take different additional insurance amounts for a young driver.
Do I need car rental insurance?
When renting a car, pay attention to the insurance cover and do your research beforehand. This will affect your choice of insurance coverage that is best for you. Ask about your personal responsibility, find protection from damage and injury. In most cases, insurance is already included in the car rental price, but it happens that it is not included, this is always indicated in the rental voucher and when booking the car in a special information form.
Can I book with unlimited mileage when renting a car in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain?
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you can benefit from car rental with unlimited mileage. Often, car rental agencies most often apply mileage limits to certain vehicle classes. Thus, this can be the determining factor in the car rental you should choose.
Can I rent a car one way in La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain and drop it off in another city?
Yes, most companies offer this service for an additional fee. If you want to rent a car in one location and drop it off in another city, you can pay a one-way rental fee. But be sure to find out what you need to know about this payment. For example, car rental companies charge a one-way fee to cover the cost of returning a car.
La Gomera San Sebastian Ferry Port, Spain – wonderful long journeys
If you want to be lucky enough to make one of the great road trips, you need to rent a car.
All you need is to be excited about a good trip. To be able to drive on the open road, get your own car, stop and go whenever you want. Just get inspired for your next adventure and rent a car for the long haul.
Where is the best place to spend the night on a rented car?
If you’re thinking of a short trip, driving a car can be a surprisingly cheap adventure. In this case, you can spend a lot of money on a hotel or motel. If you want even cheaper – try to explore the campsite.
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Warmest island in december: 5 Warmest Caribbean Islands in December
Caribbean Weather in December: 5 Top Getaways
By Scott S. Bateman © Caribeez.com
Caribbean weather in December: average high and low temperatures. © 2017 Scott S. Bateman Visitors to the Caribbean in December will find weather in the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit and moderate rainfall for most islands. But destinations some do much better than others.
December weather marks the first month after the end of the annual Caribbean hurricane season, which officially begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. It also is the first month of the winter getaways for northerners seeking to escape the cold and snow.
But not all destinations in the Caribbean allow visitors to bask under a hot sun, lounge in beautiful blue seawater and develop a healthy tan.
When to go to each destination requires careful planning and taking advantage of historical weather data that shows which destinations have the best weather in December.
5 Best Getaways for Warm Weather
The five best getaways have the best combination of warm temperatures, low risk of rain and overall atmosphere for anyone who loves Caribbean beaches.
- Limon Costa Rica
- Aruba (tied with Cayman Islands)
- Cayman Islands (tied with Aruba)
- Curaçao (tied with U.S. Virgin Islands)
- U.S. Virgin Islands (tied with Curaçao)
Caribbean Temperatures in December
Total rainfall for Caribbean weather in December. © 2017 Scott S. Bateman Caribbean temperatures in December average in the mid 80s Fahrenheit or high 20s Celsius during the day for most locations. Nighttime lows often drop into the low 70s Fahrenheit or low 20s Celsius.
Parts of the Caribbean have somewhat cooler weather in December, especially at night. Some destinations are too cool for swimming during December, January and February. Strong trade winds add a wind chill factor.
On one trip to Aruba in February, we found almost no one wanted to go into the water.The Bahamas, which lie north of the Caribbean, have cool temperatures that make them popular for land activities but not water activities. (The Bahama islands are in the Atlantic Ocean rather than the Caribbean Sea. But Caribbean cruises often stop there, so they are part of the list.)
The chart at the top using 30-year historical data shows that average daytime temperatures (in red) reach into the 90s Fahrenheit for some locations but only into the 70s for the Bahamas.
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Curacao has some of the warmest weather of any Caribbean destination in December. © Curacao Tourist Bureau Then there is the rain. Total rainfall in December declines from November because it is the first month after the annual Caribbean hurricane season.
Still, some places do well with rain in December and some do not.
The above chart shows that Dominica usually gets drenched during the month. But keep in mind that the island is a popular eco tourism location with dense rain forests and many waterfalls.
Belize, Guadeloupe and Martinique also receive a higher than average amount of rain. The five locations with the lowest rainfall:
- Bahamas
- Havana
- Aruba
- St. Thomas
- Cayman Islands
Again, it’s important to emphasize that these are 30-year averages and will vary from year to year. The five locations with the highest average rainfall:
- Dominica
- Belize
- Martinique
- Guadeloupe
- San Juan
Western Caribbean weather in December does much better with rain. It has a spike in cruises to places such as Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Roatan.
Popular Destinations Not Always Warmest
Popular locations are not always the warmest locations.
Dominican Republic leads the list in total tourism followed by Cuba (popular with Europeans and Canadians), Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the slightly chilly Bahamas, according to statistics from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.
Dominican Republic is always the most popular destination in the region because of its beaches, easy access and all-inclusive resorts.
Jamaica also is popular for its all-inclusive resorts, and San Juan Puerto Rico is a major embarkation point for many Caribbean cruises. Jamaica also tends to stay warmer than most destinations.
The fact that the Bahamas maintains some popularity during December is more due to its convenient location and many top-level golf courses.
December marks the beginning of the western Caribbean cruise season, so places such as Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel start to see a big jump in visits.
They are more popular in part because western destinations start to go through a dry season.
Although Aruba ranks only sixth place, it is popular for a small island in the southwestern Caribbean because of its warm temperatures during the winter.
Beat the Weather with Last Minute Trips
Roatan becomes popular in December with western Caribbean cruises because of lower chances of rain. Wikimedia Creative Commons license Some Caribbean destinations in December are popular but also have higher than average rainfall such as Barbados and San Juan.
Anyone with a flexible schedule might consider trying a last-minute vacation deal based on the weather.
Some forecasts go as much as 10 days out and will help with a decision on when—and whether—to go to a particular destination.
Look at the eastern Atlantic in weather radar maps to see the amount of cloud cover. Caribbean weather usually begins there and moves to the west.
If the forecasts look good, a last-minute deal might make the most sense. They often end up with lower prices.
But they also have some risk. The best rooms or cruises might be sold out or prices won’t be as good as other times of the year.
Vacation planners will find it helpful to start tracking prices at the same time they start tracking the weather forecasts.
Why December Cruises Matter
A Caribbean cruise can make a big difference for anyone wanting to visit the region but concerned about getting the best weather.
Cruise lines increase or decrease the number of available cruises during certain times of the year based on popularity. That popularity is often based on weather patterns.
For example, eastern Caribbean cruises are less likely to visit Dominica in December because of its high average rain. Western cruises jump in popularity thanks to the start of the dry season for those destinations.
Cruise ships usually go to destinations with some of the best weather and avoid ones that have consistently bad weather. Cruises also can avoid exceptionally bad weather—or at least try to avoid it—by altering course.
They are less likely to alter course for mildly bad weather because of the extra fuel costs
3 Final Tips about December Weather
- Warm and dry: Aruba, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. Thomas.
- Hottest locations: Limon, Trinidad, Aruba, Cayman Islands and Curaçao.
- Destinations with most rain: Dominica, Martinique and Belize.
Top 10 Caribbean Destinations Perfect For A December Escapade!: TripHobo
By Seema Nande
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There are more reasons than one to escape to the Caribbean. However, ever wondered the best time to go?! The weather sure is great throughout the year in most locations, but some may face the annual hurricane season. You might risk your dreamy sunny vacation aspirations, with a sudden downpour or a wild sea, in case you don’t have your research on point.
Don’t get discouraged, most islands are warm in December, and those should ideally be your pick. While you start planning your Caribbean sojourn, determining the destinations is crucial as much. Listed below are the 10 best Caribbean destinations in December, perfect for the long awaited winter holiday!1. Aruba
Having a warm temperature in December, Aruba will let you fulfill all your fantasies of your perfect Caribbean sojourn. Lazying on the white sandy beaches, watching the crystal blue water sparkle, sipping on some chilled drink, yes, all that can rightly be achieved here in December. Lined with several world-class resorts, Aruba attracts visitors for its beaches. With quite a few malls and restaurants around too, you can go here leaving your brains at home! All this and much more make Aruba an ideal destination to visit warm places in December.
2. Cayman Islands
A welcoming island, Cayman Islands is perfect for a family vacation with its warm and hospitable locals.
Ideal for relaxing in a rented condo, and doing just nothing but being. If you wish to do something, the proximity of these islands to others like Cuba gives you the opportunity to explore close by destinations too. If you happen to go before Christmas, you will find yourself some affordable deals and prices at restaurants, condos, and other recreational activities. Check the list of main traditional Christmas events in the Cayman Islands.3. Dominican Republic
This is where you’ll find most of the ‘all-inclusive resorts’ of the Caribbean. This, in fact, is one purpose for the destination to be the cheapest Caribbean destination in December, as the visitors don’t have to pay for anything extra. Most of these resorts have a tariff that includes, activities, meals, and entertainment. Taking the budget factor, a notch higher, are its eight airports! This also makes reaching here easy and definitely cheap.
4. Jamaica
The crux of a Caribbean vacation, Jamaica is the land of spice! From spicy food and Bob Marley songs to adventure, Jamaica is popular place to go in December! The urban culture here is perfect for visitors to get familiar with and enjoy.
Its proximity to the US makes it even better, as a quick escapade. Relatively cheap airfare and hotel tariffs only make this better. Many all-inclusive resorts attract a lot of honeymooners and families alike. And in December, the Christmas Market is the top most reason to visit this place!Planning a December wedding? Here are best Caribbean honeymoon destinations.
5. St. Thomas
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With direct flights from Newark, St Thomas is one of the most preferred Caribbean islands for folks from the USA. Indeed, a reason why this destination is also the first place to stop on a Caribbean advent. You don’t even need a passport to make many trips to Caribbean islands, especially St Thomas. Any honeymooners out there? This is the best Caribbean island for couples! Drink, chill, and shop to your heart’s content, St Thomas, the deck island will not cease making you fall in love with it.
6. Antigua
A resort destination, Antigua is made up of tiny beaches that lace the coastline.
With resorts serving all budgets luxury, modest and budget, the colonial heritage of Antigua attracts tourists worldwide. Enjoy some great activities like excellent boating, wonderful cuisine, entertainment and activities suitable for all at the many resorts here. The weather is perfect all around the year. Trip to this warm Caribbean destinations in December is definitely worth it.Get year around hotel deal with TripHobo Hotels.
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7. Anguilla
Deluging with natural beauty, Anguilla will mesmerize you. If you really seek some seclusion, unlike other islands, this is certainly the place to head. It might require you to change 2-3 flights, but it is absolutely worth it! St Thomas island lies a boat-ride away from this island. So that makes this perfect to explore day activities around too. Local culture strikes a magnificent contrast to the very luxurious villas, only adding to the beauty of this place.
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St. Martin
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Your chance to experience a blend of two distinct cultures at one destination, St Martin is a beautiful blend of the Dutch and French cultures. Don’t judge the island by its size, this is one buzzing, lively island! You have serenity from the French culture and the liveliness that comes from the Dutch. So while you party away the night, the next morning you can unwind at your pace in the tranquil surroundings. A meal at one of the lolos will satisfy any foodie!
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9. Curacao
Sitting outside the hurricane belt, the Curacao island undoubtedly is your safest bet as the best Caribbean destination in December. The coral reefs attract divers and snorkelers from around the world, for an adventure here. Adding to the December festivities are the unique Christmas traditions of the island. This cannot be missed as a cheap island destination either, with accommodation, meals, entertainment and activities that come at a very reasonable price here.
The huge airport also makes for easy transit.10. Barbados
Rihanna’s homeland, Barbados, is much more than a clichéd Caribbean experience. What is striking about this land, is how the Bajans (locals) still maintain many British customs, owing to the colonial past. Not surprisingly, you will even find golf courses here or a horse race happening around. A surfing heaven, you will find wave surfers as well as windsurfers here. The island is especially very well connected with London in peak season.
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So with further ado, get planning as you choose your Caribbean pick.
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The Best Islands to Visit in December for US Travelers
Table of Contents
- Islands To Visit in December
- Florida Islands to Visit in December
- Best Caribbean Destinations in December
- West Coast Islands to Visit in December
- Hawaii Islands to Visit in December
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Whether you are planning a family vacation, a much needed couples getaway, or a long awaited trip with friends, our guide to best islands to visit in December reveals the hottest, and some cooler, islands.
For each island, we discuss why people visit in December, what the temperatures are like, the kind of weather to be cautious of, and fun things you can do there.
Most of the islands have sandy shores to laze about and a variety of water sports, especially underwater, if you are feeling a little more adventurous!
Get ready for rum, food, and some serious tanning.
You may also like our guides on winter sun US locations and the best beaches in December.
Islands To Visit in December
Our guide to the best islands in December starts with and overview of possibilities on the east coast then we’ll head over to the west so buckle up for a smooth ride.
Florida Islands to Visit in December
Amelia Island, Florida For Golf and Restaurants
Amelia Island is called the “Isle of Eight Flags”.
This is a historical island within the barrier islands on the Florida Coast.
It has a history of Spanish, French, British and American rule which make for interesting culture and food.
It has great luxury resorts, sparkling sandy beaches, golf courses, sand dunes, and a boardwalk.
There is plenty of room for beach sports that will ensure you stay fit on your winter vacations.
You may also find our guide on free things to do in Jacksonville, FL useful.
Key Largo, Florida Keys For Plane Tours and Snorkeling
Key Largo is the self-proclaimed dive capital of the world.
You can find many gorgeous coral reefs including the world’s largest artificial reef, the 510-foot USS Spiegel Grove, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the African Queen.
Here, you can dive to see the unique Christ of the Deep, Christ of the Abyss by Guido Galletti.
You can also take a plane tour to see the gorgeous blue water and sandy beaches from above.
Key Largo also features in our guide to the best beaches in the US.
Sanibel Islands, Florida For Biking and Kayaking
The Sanibel Islands in Florida have 25 miles of high-quality paved trails and renting a bike allows you into all the secret spots that cars can’t reach like Sanibel’s pioneer cemetery.
There are different beaches to visit such as Bowman’s Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and Blind Pass which make up one white sand beach stretching 12 miles!
The beaches are covered in millions of shells brought in by the Gulf of Mexico tides.
Kayaking allows you to explore the mangrove tangles and you just might have an up close encounter with a dolphin.
Stroll through the Sanibel Historical Village which is only staffed in the winter season, perfect for your December island vacation!
This is where seven pioneer buildings were moved from their original island and restored.
Sanibel Island is a good option for those looking for cooler Florida temperatures with averages around 64.
4F compared to July at 82.6F.Check out our Florida bucket list too.
Marco Island, Florida For Shell Collecting
Marco Island has so many things to do, you will definitely not get bored.
Shelling at Sand Dollar Island will leave you with a collection of gorgeous seashells to bring home.
In addition to shelling, birding is a very popular, exciting activity across all of the islands of Florida.
Take a 2-hour mammal, birding and shelling tour with Get Your Guide. It is estimated that there are over 400 dolphins that use this area.
Keep an eye out for the Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia floridana) at Marco Island!
We featured shelling as one of the best free things to do in Southwest Florida.
Best Caribbean Destinations in December
Something to note for all Caribbean islands is that during December many of them receiving rain for at least 10 days.
However, they are all still warm, gorgeous, and ripe with activities!
Barbados For History and City Life
Barbados is an Island with old, colonial houses within the main city of Bridgetown.
You can take an expert walking tour to ensure you get all the important facts.
The island is full of beaches and botanical gardens.
You can also tour Harrison’s Cave which you can access via a tramway.
Mid-December is the best time to visit in December.
Barbados also features in our guide to the best Caribbean islands to visit in October.
Saint Lucia For Beaches and Luxury Resorts
Saint Lucia is a unique island for the pair of mountains on its west coast called the Pitons.
It contains volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages.
There are many waterfalls including a 15m-high waterfall called Toraille.
If you aren’t looking to hike, take a leisurely segway tour through a gorgeous nature trail.
Saint Lucia has an average temperature high of 84F and 73F for the low.
Antigua For Hikes With History
Antigua is circled by coral reefs and is located in the middle of the Leeward islands in the Eastern Caribbean.
It has over 95 miles of beautiful coastline that you can spend hours lounging on and exploring.
You can also walk trails up to Shirley Heights, a former military lookout with panoramic views.
Aruba For Sailing
Aruba is known for its white beaches, much like many other tropical islands scattered around the US’s coast.
Aruba is also referred to as the Happy island because of its serene, desert-like weather.
This is an island that does not receive much rain and has an average high of 87F in December.
Take a sunset sailing tour to see the colorful coast of Aruba in style.
Saint Martin For Food and Cruises
Saint Martin is known for its unique fusion cuisine and its national foods are conch and dumplings, and callaloo soup
Yvette’s is frequently cited as the best place to eat on the island!
The island is split in half with the northern French side, called Saint-Martin, and a southern Dutch side, Sint Maarten.
To get a great overview of all the island has to offer, take a delicious tango dinner cruise.
And for views, head to Fort Louis in Marigot!
Do note that in December Saint Martin is one of the rainiest Islands in the Caribbean at an average of 13 days.
Curacao For Blue water Tours
Curacao is most famous for its orange, blue colored liqueur.
Only the ones made in Curacao use the peels of the Laraha orange, which is unique to the island.
Curacao is hot at an average high of 87F in December and rain for an average of 12 days.
The largest cave on the island is called the Blue Room and you can visit it with this speedboat snorkeling tour.
Tortola For Laid back Coves
Tortola is known for its high-quality spices since the island has great growing conditions for these.
Smugglers Cove is a very well-known attraction of Tortola and is a gorgeous beach to lounge on.
In addition to the beaches, you could also visit Callwood Distillery at Cane Garden Bay, which calls itself the oldest distillery in the Caribbean.
Callwood Distillery has been in the hands of the Callwood family since the late 1800s, and today it is operated by Michael Callwood and his family.
Tortola also contains Sage Mountain National Park which has the highest peak in all of the US Virgin Islands at 1,716 ft.
Tortola has an average high of 80F and an average amount of 14 days of rain.
St. Croix, Virgin Islands For Coral Reefs & Enslaved History
The biggest Virgin Island, St. Croix is the best spot for snorkeling and diving in the clear blue ocean.
You can enjoy a 4-hour snorkeling and boating tour to Turtle Cove and Honeymoon Beach.
Estate Little Princess is a National Register of Historic Places listed building with history dating back to the 1700s, which is still evident in its Danish architecture.
Enslaved Africans lived and worked on Estate Little Princess from 1749, when the sugar and rum plantation was founded, until 1848, when slavery was abolished on St. Croix.
You can also take a tour at Cruzan Rum Distillery, still run by the Nelthropp family, which has been perfecting this islands’ preferred libation since 1760.
Generations of families have worked around the distillery. Route 82 to Point Udall car park offers a trail down a hill to Isaac Bay, a spectacular secluded beach managed by the Nature Conservancy as a turtle sanctuary specifically for green and hawksbill turtles which may be spotted from July to December.
West Coast Islands to Visit in December
Catalina Island, California For Cooler Temps and Wildlife
A cooler winter destination, Catalina Island has an average high of 60 in December.
Catalina Island contains the resort town of Two Harbors in the north.
Its highest peak is Mt. Orizaba.
You’ll find beautiful wildlife, lovely cabanas, and great dive sites.
You can take a full-day snorkeling tour, ending on the island.
Hawaii Islands to Visit in December
Big Island, Hawaii For Rainforests and Volcanoes
All of the islands of Hawaii are perfect for December travel, but each for their own unique reasons.
The Big Island of Hawaii is known for snorkeling, gorgeous tropical foliage, and volcanos.
Two of the world’s most active volcanoes are named Kīlauea and Mauna Loa and you can take a tour of them by visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Kauai, Hawaii For Canyons and Waterfalls
Although Kauai gets rain for an average of 16 days in December, that isn’t all bad news!
This just means that the movie-famous Jurassic Park Falls will be rapidly flowing and gorgeous for your viewing.
Take a helicopter tour of Waimei Canyon and Jurassic Falls.
You don’t need to worry, no dinosaurs can reach the helicopter!
Kauai, Hawaii is cooler in December with a high of 72.
Oahu, Hawaii For Pearl Harbour and Waikiki Beach
Visit the historical site of Pearl Harbour where Japanese forces staged their first attack against the United States in World War II with this top-rated tour
Waikiki Beach is one of the most frequented white sand beach in Hawaii.
Oahu, Hawaii is the warmest island of Hawaii in December with an average high of 79.
Maui, Hawaii For Turtle Town
Ever wanted to see a sea turtle?
Well now is your chance!
Take a snorkeling tour of Lahaina Turtle where you can see Green Sea Turtles, Nenue, Goatfish, Octopus, Black Durgeon, Frogfish, and Parrotfish.
Maui is also known as “The Valley Isle” and is the second largest Hawaiian island.
During the winter months you can also catch sites of the migrating humpback whales.
There’s no denying that a trip to Hawaii in December is expensive.
Check out our guide to free things to do at Maui for budget-friendly tips.
Maui is also home to Haleakalā, or the East Maui Volcano, which takes up over 75% of the island!
You can do a self-drive sunset visit of the summit.
Lanai, Hawaii For Garden of the Gods
Kanai has some unique attractions that make it a very memorable vacation location.
First is Shipwreck Beach, known for its offshore wreck of a WWII tanker.
Like the other Hawaii islands, snorkeling is very popular and green sea turtles can be seen all around.
If you travel inland, the Garden of the Gods looks like a scene straight from the planet Mars.
Southern US Islands to Visit in December
Dauphin Island, Alabama For Quiet Birding
There isn’t much in the way of resorts or restaurants on Dauphin Island, however, you will enjoy pretty, quiet beaches.
Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuaries are the best of the best for bird watching in this part of the gulf.
South Padre Island, Texas For Kite-surfing and Jet-skiing
A popular spring break destination, you won’t need to worry about the crowds in December and you’ll be able to experience all South Padre Island has to offer.
This is a great spot for beach sports and relaxation.
It also has plenty of nightlife to enjoy including bars and delicious restaurants.
Check out our best Texas beach towns guide for more.
Which island do you plan to visit this December? Tell us in the comments.
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Warmest Places in Europe in December
The Canary Islands are the absolute warmest place in Europe in winter, followed by other southern European countries. Here’s Europe’s warmest places in December, January, and February.
- Lanzarote – Canary Islands
- Gran Canaria – Canary Islands
- Tenerife – Canary Islands
- Fuerteventura – Canary Islands
- Greece (Crete and South Peloponnese)
- Spain (Andalusia and Canary Islands)
- Malta
- Cyprus
- Portugal
- Italy (Sicily)
Are you thinking to visit Europe in winter and want to avoid the cold?
While you won’t get tropical weather, it’s still possible to find warm temperatures in Europe, even in winter.
Read on, if you are trying to plan a vacation in the warmest place in Europe in December.
Weather in December in Europe
Europe may be a relatively small continent, but the weather is pretty varied.
From Russia to Malta, weather can differ massively – and with global warming, weather patterns are different from what they were 50 years ago, or even 10.December, January and February tend to be the coldest months in Europe, yet some countries enjoy mild weather and many sunny days.
As you would expect, these countries are mostly in the south, and the weather can also vary greatly between different areas in each country.
Although winter is not most people’s first choice when it comes to visiting Europe, there are many benefits in going to Europe in December.
For example, December is quite and ideal time to visit places that are too warm and crowded in summer… as long as you don’t mind skipping out on swimming in the sea!
The Canary Islands in December
Most people tend to define the Canary Islands as being European despite being geographically closer to Africa. This group of volcanic islands belong to Spain, but are located not far from Morocco.
The archipelago includes several well-known islands such as Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and La Palma. They have been a popular European winter destinations for years.
In general, temperatures in December rise above 20 degrees, and sometimes go over 25, making the Canary Islands one of the warmest places in December in Europe.
If you want to take a holiday in the winter months and come back with a tan, they are a must-visit and a perfect destination for a warm holiday out of season.
Lanzarote
The smaller island of Lanzarote is the one closest to the coast of Africa. There are plenty of beautiful beaches, and some of the landscapes are otherworldly.
At the same time, there is lots of nightlife and many theme parks, water parks and resorts, making Lanzarote an ideal destination for party animals as well as families. If you are after local delicacies or souvenirs, weekly markets happen in most places.
Some of the highlights in Lanzarote include the Timanfaya National Park, and the Cueva de los Verdes, the Green Cave where you can get inside a tube made of solidified lava.
You can take a day tour and explore the best places in Lanzarote. It has been announced that a 26km promenade, the longest in the world, stretching all the way from Puerto del Carmen to Costa Teguise, will eventually be constructed on the island, but this has not been confirmed yet.
You can expect average high temperatures in Lanzarote of 22ºC in December. Certainly warm enough to relax on the beach and enjoy soaking up some winter sun.
Temperatures drop to around 14ºC at night, so you might want to pack a light jackets or jumper for the evenings.
Gran Canaria
Possibly the warmest place in Europe in December, Gran Canaria is another island with stunning beaches.
Similarly to Fuerteventura, there is a lot of beautiful nature, including weird rock formations, beaches with black pebbles or white sand, and some great hiking trails.
The Roque Nublo park and the Maspalomas Dunes are two of the most popular attractions.
If you are visiting around Christmas, make sure you visit the Las Canteras beach, where an annual sand sculpture competition takes place.Gran Canaria has some lovely, colourful towns that you should take a trip to, like Teror and Vegueta. Many of the towns have weekly street markets selling local delicacies, fruit and veg as well as clothes, jewellery and souvenirs.
Finally, there is a fair amount of nightlife on the island, if that’s what you are here for. If you are comfortable riding a vespa, you can rent one and go around the island at your own pace or you can take a leisurely boat tour around the island.
If you’re looking for hot holidays in December, Gran Canaria is a great choice.
Tenerife
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, has over 100 beautiful beaches to visit.
There are fully organized beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas, urban sandy beaches, wild beaches, pebbly beaches, rocky outcrops and many secluded stretches of sand where you can enjoy the sun and the sea, even in winter.
At the same time, Tenerife is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Cristobal de la Laguna, the beautiful Teide National Park, several hiking trails and many more destinations worth exploring.
We recommend taking an eco-friendly sailing tour around the island, to explore the amazing Los Gigante cliffs and hopefully spot some dolphins and whales.
If hot and sunny is what you’re after, then Tenerife is a good choice for a winter holiday in December in Europe.
Fuerteventura
If you are a total beach bum and love nature and sand dunes, Fuerteventura is probably the best choice for you.
With temperatures over 20 degrees and no more than 3 or 4 rainy days in December, Fuerteventura is a great option if you want to escape colder climates without going to the tropics.
Note that, unlike most other places in South Europe, December is actually high season in Fuerteventura, so book in advance.
Apart from the beaches, the second biggest Canary Island has great nature.
Make sure you visit the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, a really picturesque place.You might dismiss the idea of a buggy tour to begin with, but it’s a truly unique and memorable experience so we totally recommend it.
The Calderon Hondo volcano is not very far either. There are also many caves all around Fuerteventura that are worth exploring.
Average temperatures for Fuerteventura in December during the day are around 22°C, while at night you can expect temperatures of around 16°C. Fuerteventura is one of the classic winter sun destinations.
More here: Weather in the Canary islands in December, January, and February
Greece in December
As we live in Greece, here is where we need to begin! Greece is one of the southernmost countries in Europe, and it’s where the highest temperature ever in Europe was recorded – a whopping 48 C (118 F) back in 1977.
However, winters in Greece can be surprisingly cold and wet, especially in Northern Greece and the many mountainous areas of the country.
There’s even ski resorts in some of the mountain areas!I’ve spent Christmas in Athens a number of times now, and whilst it’s warmer than back in the UK, it’s certainly not shorts and T-shirt weather!
That said, there are certain areas in Greece where temperatures are mild and some people swim all year round. Crete as well as the south Peloponnese feature among the warmest places in Europe in December.
Crete in December
Although temperatures in Crete generally drop below 20 C (68 F) in December, they are still quite high compared to most other places in Europe.
The coastal towns generally have warmer weather than the mountain villages. Although swimming is not impossible, and some locals swim all year round, the sea temperature and general weather conditions will probably not be inviting for most people.
Bear in mind that December is Crete’s rainiest month, and consider bringing some waterproof shoes and clothes. It has a more mild climate at this time of year.
Even without beach time, there is still plenty to do on this big island. You can explore the numerous archaeological sites such as Knossos.
You can also go hiking, stroll around the pretty towns of Chania, Heraklion, Rethymnon and Agios Nikolaos, and savour the delicious Cretan food.
Above all, you can enjoy Cretan hospitality without the crowds, and get a better understanding of life in Crete.
What to do in Crete in December
If you are going to visit Crete in December, you could take a wine and olive oil tour. Crete has plenty of wineries and some fantastic olive oil, and this tour will give you lots of insight to these popular traditional Greek products.
More here: Full day wine tour.
If renting a car and driving around is not your cup of tea, you can book an off-road tour to explore the island. We have visited parts of this beautiful route in summer, and we totally recommend it. There are plenty of picturesque villages, and the landscape is lovely.
More here: Full day Land Rover Tour of Crete
Southern Peloponnese – Kalamata in December
Kalamata is a quaint coastal town with a population of 55,000 people in Southern Peloponnese. You can get there in less than 3 hours if you are driving from Athens, or catch a short flight to the local airport, located a few kilometres out of town.
Kalamata and its surroundings have lots to do. You can use Kalamata as a base to explore the Peloponnese, particularly the nearby areas, such as the Mani, Diros Caves, the castles of Methoni and Koroni, Ancient Messene and Sparta.
Within the town you can see the Kalamata castle, many museums, and also enjoy an overwhelming number of cafés, restaurants and bars spreading everywhere around the town’s long beach.
If you want an introduction to the area’s culinary tradition, you can consider taking a food tour. Kalamata olive oil is considered to be among the best in Greece – just don’t say that to a Cretan!
More here: Kalamata Food Tour
Interested in finding out more about Greece? Check out thesetravel tips and 25 amazing places to go in Greece.
Spain in December
A large country which is very popular in summer with holiday-makers, Spain has some of the warmest weather in Europe. While summers can be scorching, winters are not exactly warm, but they are a lot milder than Central and Northern Europe.
Again, your best bet is to head south, either to the area of Andalusia, or to the faraway Canary Islands.
Andalusia in December
This large area in Spain is where popular destinations like Seville, Malaga, Cordoba, Granada and Marbella are located.
If you want to go to Spain in December, Andalusia (spelt Andalucia in Spanish) is one of the best choices in terms of weather. The average maximum temperature in this area is about 18 C (64.4 F), but higher temperatures have also been recorded.
If you visit Andalusia in December, you will enjoy the gorgeous landscapes and the pretty towns without the summer crowds. The area offers a variety of things to do and you will need a long time only to scratch the surface.
If you are a UNESCO World Heritage Sites fan, you will discover plenty of them in the area.
Granada
One of the loveliest cities in the Andalucia area is Granada. This old Moorish city of just under 250,000 people looks like it came out of a medieval movie setting.
With the magnificent Alhambra Castle, the Generalife Gardens and the quaint architecture all around the city’s neighbourhoods, the picturesque town is great to visit in winter, when it’s less crowded.
If you want to find out more about the Alhambra Castle, it’s worth getting a guided tour. Regardless of whether you take a tour or not, make sure you reserve your tickets in advance.
Granada is also at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, where you can go skiing at the southernmost ski centre in Europe.
Seville
Another city you should definitely visit in Andalucia is Seville. With beautiful UNESCO buildings, such as the Alcazar Royal Palace and the General Archive of the Indies, Seville needs at least a couple of days.
Walk around the massive Plaza de Espana and pay attention to the local painted tiles, and also make sure you go for a stroll on the bank of the local river, Guadalquivir.
This tour of the city is highly recommended: Guided tour of Alcazar with a river boat ride.
Cordoba
A city that is a UNESCO Heritage Site in its entirety, Cordoba is another place that you could visit in winter.
There are remains from several eras – Roman ruins, several towers, fortresses and palaces, the Jewish Quarter, the famous Cordoba Mosque / Cathedral, and many more sites absolutely worth visiting.
A combined Cordoba sightseeing tour would offer more insight into the city’s long and complex history.
Malta in December
The tiny island-country of Malta is the only country in Europe where temperature has never dropped below 0! Although December can be quite wet, it won’t be as cold as most other countries in Europe.
The average temperature during the day is around 16 C (60 F), but there is typically a lot of sunshine and it can get a lot warmer.
Malta may be a small country, but it has plenty of things to see and do. We have written a comprehensive guide for what to do in Malta in October, which you can apply for December as well. Just bring a couple of warmer clothes.
While in Malta, we were invited by the Tourism Board for some tours of the island that were totally worth it. Although the bus network seemed to be good, you can always rent a car if you are happy to drive on the left side of the road.
Alternatively, you can book a private tour and see all of Malta’s highlights.
Cyprus in December
A large island off the south of Turkey, Cyprus has some of the mildest temperatures in Europe during the winter. With an abundance of ancient sites, a lovely coastline and beautiful mountains, Cyprus is a great destination for the off-season to escape the cold weather.
We visited Cyprus in September, and we found the weather almost too warm, but were told that winters are generally very mild and that swimming is possible all-year-round.
At the same time, rain is quite common in Cyprus in December, so don’t be disappointed if you don’t exactly get your ideal beach weather.
Still, temperatures generally reach a comfortable 19-20 C (62-28 F) during the day, dropping during the night.
The country’s main airports are in Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia, so you should be able to find a direct flight from many locations in Europe.
Paphos
Paphos, to the southwest of the island, is a really popular destination.
With the impressive Paphos archaeological park that took us several hours to see properly, its medieval castle, and many churches and temples all around, it makes for a great destination for those interested in ancient cultures and history.
There are also plenty of beaches close to the town, where you can enjoy the mild Mediterranean winter. Take a look here for things to do in Paphos.
Limassol
A very picturesque city in Cyprus is Limassol. The historic centre is full of small streets where you can see the lovely old architecture, while there is a nice promenade where you can go for an evening walk.
You must absolutely visit the Ancient Kourion, an impressive ancient city close to Limassol, parts of which have been incredibly well preserved and restored.
The beach below Kourion is great to relax for a couple of hours after you’ve visited the archaeological site. You can also take a tour covering the wider area, including the wine villages of Cyprus.
Nicosia
If you go to Cyprus in December, you should also visit Nicosia, the world’s last divided capital city.
With plenty of museums, mosques, churches and places of interest in its centre, we thought Nicosia is one of the most interesting cities in Cyprus, especially if you make an effort to understand the recent history.
Another place that we found fascinating, a few hours’ drive from Nicosia, was the ghost city of Famagusta. If you don’t want to drive, it’s totally worth taking a tour including Famagusta, which will give you a better background of Northern Cyprus.
Portugal in December
Another country with some of the warmest places in Europe in December is Portugal.
With rich architecture, nice sandy beaches and unique culinary traditions, it’s worth considering if you want to visit Europe in December.The Algarve
The southernmost area of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, has some of the mildest climate in continental Europe.
Choosing Faro, Albufeira or Lagos as your base, you can explore the wider area, and discover great nature, beautiful cathedrals and interesting museums and sites.
Make sure you take a boat tour to the nearby Ria Formosa islands, or to the magnificent Benagil Caves. The weather in Algarve in December is not super warm. It should be pleasant enough to lie in the sun, but it might be too cold to swim so don’t be disappointed.
Madeira
Off the coast of Africa, and to the north of Spain’s Canary islands, lies the small archipelago of Madeira.
The main island, Madeira, has an overall rugged landscape with cliffs, volcanoes and mostly pebbly beaches.
It’s also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre of the Laurissilva Forest, a natural relic estimated to be about 20 million years old.
Although you may be lucky and get some beach weather in Madeira, don’t bank on swimming, given that the ocean is open and water temperature might not be pleasant for you.
There are some great hikes though, and an impressive New Year fireworks show in the capital, Funchal.
Italy in December
One of Europe’s most popular destinations, Italy is a big country with a varied climate. Like in the other Mediterranean countries, if you are looking for better weather, you will need to go to the south.
Your best option in terms of weather if you want to go to Italy in December, is the island of Sicily. You may be lucky enough to have some days of scirocco and possibly enjoy some swimming.
It’s also a lovely place if you want to experience a less commercialized Christmas and to avoid the summer cruise crowds.
December is a great time to travel to Sicily if you want to visit the numerous archaeological sites, as you may virtually be on your own.
At the same time, don’t miss a day trip to the Etna volcano, which is easier to arrange through a tour. Finally, if you are interested in opera, make sure you check out the theatres in Catania and Palermo.
Verdict – What are the warmest places in Europe in December?
All in all, if one of your priorities while visiting Europe is to spend your time on the beach, December is definitely not the best month. Even in the warmest places in Europe in December, swimming might not be pleasant.
So, if swimming is important to you, your best bet is to go to the Canary Islands.
If you are mostly interested in ancient history, some of the ideal places to visit in Europe in winter are Greece, Cyprus and Sicily. Just bear in mind that some days might be rainy, so plan some indoor activities such as museums and galleries.
If you are fascinated by medieval history and UNESCO monuments, Andalusia in Spain is the place to head for. Bring your comfy shoes and an umbrella, and be prepared to explore the historic city centres on foot.
If you want to see an interesting mix of everything, from ancient sites to baroque architecture, tiny Malta is a good choice.
FAQ About Warmest Places To Travel In Europe In December
Here are some commonly asked questions about which places in Europe are still warm in December.
Where is the warmest place in Europe in December?
If we are to count the Canary Islands as Europe, they are by far the warmest European winter destination. After the Canary Islands, Cyprus would be the next warmest country in Europe in December.
Which part of Europe is warmest in winter?
The south of Europe is always the warmest part of the continent in winter. The Mediterranean countries of Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Malta and Spain have much warmer December temperatures compared to their northern counterparts. The Canary Islands are by far the most warm though.
Which is the best European country to visit in December?
Every country in Europe has something unique to offer visitors in December.
For warm weather and refreshingly lower-key Christmas celebrations though, Cyprus and Greece are two excellent choices of December destinations in Europe.We hope you enjoyed this guide to European winter sun destinations. Have you visited any of these places during the winter season? Leave a comment below, and let us know if you enjoyed Europe at that time of the year!
Warm Weather and Winter Sun
We hope you enjoyed this guide to European winter sun destinations. Have you decided which one of these European destinations to spend Christmas? Do you know of a perfect winter sun destination in the region we’ve not mention? Have you visited any of these places during the winter season?
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– Dave Briggs
Dave is a travel writer based in Athens, Greece. As well as creating this travel guide to warm European countries to visit in the winter holiday season, he’s also written hundreds of travel guides to the beautiful islands of Greece. Follow Dave on social media for travel inspiration from Greece and beyond:- YouTube
Warmest Places in Europe in December, January, and February
When most people envision traveling to Europe, it’s usually during the spring or summer when temperatures are warm and there are quite a few activities to do. However, venturing to Europe is also a great thing to during December, and not just for holiday festivities. While most usually envision the continent to be freezing during this time of the year, there are actually many warm places you can visit here. This article will explore some of the warmest places in Europe you can visit in December, January and February..
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Crete – Greece
View of the old port of Chania, Crete, Greece.
Greece is always a fantastic place to visit in Europe thanks to its coastal landscape and rich history. Better yet, it’s home to a warm climate which makes it ideal to visit anytime during the year.
One of the best, and warmest places, to visit in Greece is Crete. Crete has an average temperature of about 62°F which means you can relax on its beaches without fear of freezing. However, this time also is pretty rainy so you’ll have to keep a close eye on the weather. As Greece’s largest island, you’ll find plenty of unique activities to do, many of which aren’t as crowded because the tourist season is over. Archeological sites and wildlife areas are less crowded and the area is usually adorned with beautiful decorations for the holiday season.Where to stay in Crete:
I suggest either the town of Chania or Rethymno. Both cities are beautiful with picturesque alleyways to walk and museums to explore. They are both lively during winter and there are many hotels and restaurants open.
Suggested hotels in Chania:
Splanzia Boutique Hotel
Located in the alleyways of the Old Town and just 15 minutes on foot from the beach, the Splanzia Boutique Hotel offers contemporary rooms in a Venetian building.
Rooms are equipped with Internet, air-conditioning and satellite TV.Click here for more information and for the latest price.
Scala de Faro
A 5 star boutique property situated in the old town close to the Archaeological museum and 18 minutes on foot from the beach. The hotel is built in a historical building of the 15th century but was recently renovated and offers luxurious rooms equipped with Internet, Smart TV, air conditioning, coffee facilities, slippers, bathrobes and toiletries. The highlight of the hotel is the breathtaking view of the lighthouse and harbor from the Sea View rooms.
Click here for more information and for the latest price.
Suggested hotels in Rethymnon:
Veneto Boutique Hotel
In the heart of Rethymnon’s old town is the Veneto Boutique Hotel, in a 14th century, restored Venetian building with original features and boutique furnishings that complement the historic building.
The hotel is minutes from the old town shops and restaurants as well as a four-minute walk from the beach. However, if guests choose to dine at the hotel, they can select wines from the expansive cellar and enjoy traditional Cretan cuisine from the local chefs.Check the latest prices and book Veneto Boutique Hotel.
Rimondi Boutique Hotel
The nearby Rimondi Boutique Hotel is a luxurious hotel housed in two separate buildings with a large pool and courtyard in between. Suites here are equipped with air conditioning, a mini bar, free wifi, and a modern bathroom with deluxe amenities. Rimondi Boutique Hotel also has a small spa for guests.
Check the latest prices and book Rimondi Boutique Hotel.
Things to do in Crete in winter:
- Visit the archaeological sites that remain open all year round.
- Explore the picturesque villages
- Go hiking (although the Samaria Gorge is closed during winter there are many hiking paths available)
- Have a 4×4 safari adventure
- Take a cooking class or do a wine tasting. Crete is famous for its wines.
Sicily – Italy
Messina, Sicily, Italy
Sicily is one of the largest Mediterranean islands located at the bottom of Italy’s boot. It can get to be a calm and breezy 57°F in this area during December. While here, it will also be much less crowded which gives you the opportunity to explore another side of this island that one can’t fully experience during the warmer months. If you happen to come during Christmas, you can try some traditional Christmas foods like baked clams and panettone, a sweet bread filled with raisins and candied fruit.
While it might be warm, there’s also the chance that you’ll be able to see snow on the top of the nearby Mount Etna. You’ll also be able to explore ancient towns and see some historic sites like the Valley of the Temples and Palermo Cathedral without the long lines that spring and summer bring.
Where to stay in Sicily
I suggest the town of Catania, as there are many hotels and restaurants during the winter.
From there you can take many day trips to nearby towns like Taormina and Syracuse even by public transport.Suggested Hotels in Catania:
Il Principe Hotel Catania
This 4-star hotel is located in the historical centre of Catania and only 20 minutes on foot from the beach. All rooms offer elegant furnishing free Wi-Fi, and a satellite TV.
Check the latest prices and book Il Principe Hotel Catania
Domenico Florio Palace
This elegant bed and breakfast is located in the centre of Catania and offers guests free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and a flat screen TV.
Check the latest prices and book the Domenico Florio Palace.
Things to do in Sicily in winter (December through February):
- Explore the volcano of Etna, the biggest active volcano in Europe.
- Visit the nearby towns of Syracuse, Ortygia and Noto.
- Explore the nearby towns of Taormina, Savoca, and Castelmola.
- Take a cooking class or do a wine and food tasting.
- Check out the filming locations of the God Father.
Côte d’Azur – France
Bay of Angels, Nice, France
The Côte d’Azur, also known as the French Rivera, is one of the best places in Europe to relax on the beach and enjoy fresh seafood. However, what many might be surprised to learn is that this coastal area is also fantastic to visit during the somewhat colder months. In December, the average temperature is a warm and refreshing 57°F. Many seaside restaurants aren’t packed which means you’ll be able to get great views of the coast while enjoying your meal. While some tourist areas are closed during this time, but there are plenty of other unique places you can visit. You can explore the Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a village known for its fragrant violets during the summer, and which offers stunning scenery and is often a place of inspiration for many artists and writers. There are also many historic villas you can view and museums you can wander around in, like the Palais Lascaris which is home to many historic musical instruments.
Where to stay in Côte d’Azur
Although the entirety of the Côte d’Azur is beautiful, the best place to stay is Nice; this city is spectacular all year round, and especially so in December, as it has a wonderful Christmas market to get you in the festive mood.
Suggested hotels in Côte d’Azur:
Hotel Negresco
With its iconic pink dome and fabulous 16,309 crystal chandelier, the Hotel Negresco stands proudly as the Grande Dame of the Cote d’Azur. Its location on the Promenade des Anglais is exceptional and in the heart of everything. It has a two-Michelin star restaurant, a cosy bar, and a brasserie that evokes a merry-go-round.
Check the latest prices and book the Negresco Hotel.
Hotel Windsor
The Hotel Windsor is a family-run contemporary art hotel in the heart of the city. Its boutique-style atmosphere and 19th-century facade bely the incredibly unique interiors, which range from whimsical to fantastical and beyond.
Rooms are designed or inspired by artists, and a new one is created every year. Tucked away in the courtyard, the gardens and pool offer a respite from the bustling streets.Check the latest prices and book the Windsor Hotel.
Things to do in Nice in winter:
- Ice skating
- Have dinner on a beach-side restaurant
- Visit the Christmas Market
- Wander around the scenic historic centre
- Ride the Ferris Wheel
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Monte Carlo – Monaco
Monaco and Monte carlo in the south of France
At 56°F, Monte Carlo is the ideal place to be in Europe during the month of December. This stunning area is often transformed into a winter wonderland during this time but doesn’t feature the chilly temperatures that most of Europe has. With its tall palm trees, numerous yachts, and stunning architecture, Monte Carlo is one of the best places to venture to in December, January and February.
Here, you’ll find plenty of activities to do, like walking along its many beaches, or browsing through one of its interesting museums, like the Oceanographic Museum or the Museum of Antique Automobiles. While you usually need tickets to enter, lines won’t be long thanks to it being off-season.Where to stay in Monaco
Monaco is a place like nowhere else on earth; it is glamorous, exciting, and filled with luxury in all of its forms. During the winter, Monaco occasionally gets a dusting of snow, making it all the more scenic and picturesque.
Suggested hotels in Monaco:
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort
The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort is an unforgettable hotel; when you visit Monaco, it has to be done luxuriously, and this hotel has everything you could ever want, particularly its breath-taking views.
Click here for more information and to book the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort
Fairmont Monte Carlo
This hotel is extraordinary; Monaco is famous for many reasons, including Formula 1; some of the rooms at the Fairmont Monte Carlo have an incredible view of the track, making it one of the most unique and exciting hotels in the world.
Click here for more information and to book the Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel.
Things to do in Monte Carlo in winter (December through February) :
- A winter walk along the harbour
- Explore the racetrack
- Visit Monaco Christmas Market
- Explore the historic streets
- Visit the museums on a chilly day
Cyprus
Harbour of paphos
Cyprus can get to be a balmy 66°F during December which makes it a great place to visit for those who are trying to escape the dreary winter weather. You’ll find plenty of beaches you can lounge around on, as well as multiple museums, like the Byzantine Museum and the Folk Art Museum. In addition to this, Cyprus offers many hiking trails which aren’t crowded with the usual summer tourists. You can climb up some mountains and even visit some archeological sites without fear of getting lost in a crowd. You can also try some traditional dishes at local restaurants like Halloumi cheese, a mixture of sheep and goat milk, and Souvlaki, meat placed on a skewer with vegetables and then grilled.
Where to stay in Cyprus in winter
Cyprus is full of scenic towns and coastal villages, and perhaps one of the most beautiful is Paphos. It was the Roman capital of the island, and has a huge amount of history, as well as plethora of myths and legends.
Suggested hotels:
Capital Coast Resort and Spa
Though a little far out from the centre, Capital Coast Resort and Spa is a luxurious resort that offers incredible views of Paphos, as well as incredible service, beautifully designed rooms and comfy beds.
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Amphora Hotel and Suites
Amphora Hotel and Suites is the perfect place to relax. This hotel is right next to the beach, which is ideal for early evening winter strolls. It is modern, minimalist and perfect in the winter where there are far fewer crowds.
Click here for more information and to check the latest prices.
Things to do in Cyprus in the winter
- Take an early evening beach walk
- Go skiing in the Troodos mountains
- Go town hopping and meet the locals
- Explore Ayia Napa
- Discover Choirokoitia
Málaga- Spain
Malaga taken from Gibralfaro castle including port of Malaga, Alcazaba castle and the Cathedral, Andalucia, Spain
Located on Spain’s Costa de Sol, Málaga is known worldwide for its remarkable beaches with yellow tinted sand and the historic buildings scattered around it. At a warm 63°F in December, Málaga is the perfect spot to enjoy some summer-like weather during the latter part of the year. While here, you can explore the Picasso Museum, which highlights the works of this famous Spanish painter, Alcazaba, an ancient fortress, or visit the Plaza de la Constitución which features festive decorations for the holidays. You can even take a food tour around the city and try some local dishes and drinks that are sure to please your palate.
Where to stay in Malaga
Spain is a beautiful country with a huge amount of diversity, cultural differences and various styles of architecture. Málaga is one of those places that is truly memorable, due to its unforgettable charm, welcoming locals, stunning beaches and gorgeous traditional food.
Suggested hotels in Malaga
Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro
This stunning 4-star hotel is located in the very heart of Málaga, and is not too far from the historic old town. It simultaneously has a cosy feel, whilst also adopting a cosy atmosphere, whilst offering astonishing views of the city and the sea below.
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Hotel Palacete de Alamos
This boutique hotel has a beautiful façade and incredibly cosy rooms. Hotel Palacete de Alamos is very trendy, and has lots of little quirks to it, making it very unique. It is also located in the heart of the old town, which is a great place to stay if you enjoy quirky bars, restaurants and cafes.
Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
Things to do in Málaga in the winter (December through February)
- Visit the thermal pools to warm up
- Explore the Picasso Museum
- Enjoy some roasted chestnuts
- Discover the Christmas market
- Discover nearby skiing resorts
Algarve – Portugal
Wooden footbridge to beautiful beach Praia do Camilo near Lagos in algarve region, Portugal
This beautiful coastal town features an average December temperature of 56°F with cool sea waters you can swim around in. While here, you can explore some of the villages that are built on the edge of cliffs or climb up to the Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse to get some amazing panoramic views. You can also stop by the Vila Real de Santo António Christmas Village which features various Christmas market stalls covered in festive decorations and selling plenty of local goodies that you can enjoy like the Bolo Rei, a traditional Christmas cake.
Algarve also hosts various concerts during this time, like the local philharmonic symphony.Where to stay in Algarve
The Algarve is a beautiful area of Portugal that is sunny and warm all year around, and there is a plethora of gorgeous towns to stay in. Perhaps the best one to stay in, however, is Lagos. This is the perfect place to base yourself for taking day trips around the Algarve, and the town itself has a great nightlife and lots of culture in the day!
Suggested hotels in Algarve
Inn Seventies
This hotel is modern, cosy and has everything you could ever need, as well as a great location right in the heart of Lagos. It is situated by all of the best beaches, which is perfect for early evening winter strolls.
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Tivoli Lagos
Tivoli Lagos is the perfect place to stay when visiting Lagos; it has spacious rooms that are decorated in a crisp modern style, as well as many of the rooms offering balconies with city views.
It is in a perfect location which is walkable to all of the main sights and attractions.Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
Things to do in Lagos in winter (December through February)
- Visit the Sagres Fortress
- Go on a coastal bike ride
- Explore the Alvor Broadwalk
- Discover the historic city walls of Lagos
- Take a day trip to Albufeira
Malta
many little yachts and boats from plan wiev to the bay near Valletta in Malta
With an average temperature of 63°F in December, Malta is one of the warmest places in Europe during the winter. Situated right below Sicily, this country offers plenty of interesting things to do. One fun event to try out is the Chocolate Festival. Held in Hamrun, this event features the best edible works of chocolatiers. You can taste test and buy some of the creations which are placed on tables that are lined up and down the local streets.
Besides this, Malta also holds the Battle of Malta Tournament in December which is a famous poker event in Europe. You’ll also find some historic attractions you can explore, like St. John’s Cathedral and the Teatru Manoel, a stunning theater that was built back in 1732.You might want to check out: How to spend 3 days in Malta.
Where to stay in Malta
There are so many spectacularly beautiful places to stay when visiting Malta, but perhaps the best, as well as the most practical, is Valletta. This is city is Malta’s capital, and exudes a gorgeous historic charm, with its immense sixteenth century architecture on display. Valletta is the best place to stay in Malta because it is a base for day trips to other parts of the island
Suggested hotels in Malta
Luciano Al Porto Boutique Pension
This hotel exudes luxury boutique charm, with its uniquely designed rooms and breath-taking views of the city, there is not better place to stay.
The hotel is centrally located, giving you a great amount of flexibility.Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
The Vincent Bed and Breakfast
The Vincent Bed and Breakfast is a creative, artistic place to stay, with quirkily designed rooms that provide a sense of individuality and charm. Some of the rooms are more like apartments, giving you a lot more space and flexibility.
Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
Things to do in Valletta in winter
- Explore the city’s historic centre
- Check out the abundance of seasonal festivals
- Discover St John’s Cathedral
- Go horse riding
- Evening beach walks
Madeira – Portugal
Ribeira Brava town, Madeira island, Portugal
Madeira is a small archipelago located directly beneath the country of Portugal. Known for its warm weather, Madeira can get to be an average temperature of 55°F during December.
While here, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do, like wine tasting or walking along the pebble covered beaches. During this month, the area also decorates local boats in festive attire before they go sailing out around the sea for all to enjoy. It also has a special 3D Christmas illumination event which displays colorful lights made in various shapes, like angels. Madeira also hosts many concerts and has numerous nativity scenes placed around it to celebrate this time of the year.Besides holiday events, you’ll also discover plenty of other things to do here, like hike up Pico Ruivo, gaze at art at the Sacred Art Museum, or visit the historic town of Santana.
Where to stay in Madeira:
Perhaps the most lively and vibrant part of the island to stay on is Funchal. Here, you can roam around old, cobbled streets and bask in the town’s sixteenth century history architecture. It is also a great place to stay as a base for exploring other parts of the island.
Suggested hotels
Hotel Alto Lido
This stunning four-star hotel exudes a luxury charm, with its modern interiors and excellent views of Funchal. One of the most appealing things about Hotel Alto Lido is its rooftop bar with gorgeous panoramic views; it is the perfect place to enjoy an early evening cocktail.
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Enotel Quinta Do Sol
If you are looking for a central location, great views and amazing service, Enotel Quinto Do Sol is a fantastic place to stay. The rooms are large, light and spacious, and many of which have balconies that offer jaw-dropping views of the scenic Funchal below.
Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
Things to do in Funchal in winter
- Take the cable car up to Monte
- Visit the Valley of the Nuns
- Explore the hilly streets
- Discover the botanical gardens
- Try the local delight, Pastel de Nata
Gran Canaria – Canary Islands
beautiful los amadores beach on gran Canaria canary Island in Spain.
winter vacation at the Atlantic OceanAs one of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is a beach lover’s paradise. Known for its unique black lava and white sand beaches, it has an average temperature of 62°F in December. Because the weather is so agreeable, there is plenty to do outdoors, just like as if you were visiting during the summer. While on the island you can venture over to one of its many beaches or visit some spectacular nature areas, like the Roque Nublo which is a towering rock formation. You can also take a tour of Europe’s only coffee plantation, go scuba diving, or visit one of its museums, like the Museo Canario de Meteoritos which is one of the largest archeological sites on the island.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
The part of Gran Canaria that has the most going on is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It has some of the best beaches on the island, a great nightlight, and lots of exciting things to do in the day. The weather is also incredibly sunny even in the winter, but without the crowds.
Suggested hotels in Gran Canaria
AC Hotel Iberia Las Palmas
Part of the Marriott group, this hotel offers luxuriously designed rooms with a sleek and modern feel. It is ideal for returning to after a long day of exploring the hidden gems of Las Palmas, and the rest of Gran Canaria.
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Exe Las Canteras
Exe Las Canteras is the perfect place to stay if you are visiting Gran Canaria for a romantic getaway. It is positioned right on the beach, and offers incredible views of the surrounding area.
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Things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in winter (December through February)
- Explore Vegueta, the historic neighbourhood
- Visit the Canarian Museum
- Discover the brightly coloured houses
- Rent a moped and explore the hidden gems of Las Palmas
- Stroll along the beach in the evening
Tenerife – Canary Islands
Beaches of Tenerife- Las Teresitas with scenic San Andres village.
Canary islands of SpainWith a warm average temperature of 68°F, Tenerife is one of the best destinations to visit to escape the winter weather. Home to many beautiful beaches, Tenerife offers some unique natural landmarks you can enjoy, like Teide National Park. You can also partake in some of the holiday festivities while here like the Christmas markets in La Laguna. Better yet, all of these destinations on the island can be visited with ease because it’s one of the least crowded times of the year.
Where to stay in Tenerife
The best place to stay in Tenerife is Puerto de La Cruz, which is located on the north west coast of the island. It is slightly less touristy than other parts of Tenerife, making it a great place to relax and get some winter sun in peace!
Suggested hotels:
Sol Costa Atlantis Tenerife
This hotel is the perfect romantic getaway for any couples visiting Tenerife. It has spacious, luxurious rooms, and balconies with incredible views of the ocean.
It is also situated in a spot that is a great base for making day trips around the island.Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
Hotel El Tope
Hotel El Tope offers a comfortable and personal experience when visiting Puerto de La Cruz. Here, you can stay in light, spacious rooms that provide stunning balconies with views of the vast sea ahead.
Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
What to do in Puerto de La Cruz in winter (December through February)
- Explore the national park
- Visit Playa de las Americas
- Do a coastal bike ride
- Discover the beauty of Los Gigantes
- Go town hopping
Fuerteventura – Canary Islands
Central old square with San Gines church in Arrecife city on Lanzarote island in Spain
Another one of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is one of the largest islands that make up this group.
Known for its tranquil beaches, it has an average December temperature of 67°F. While here, you’ll find many different things you can do, like visit Lobos Island, known for being a sanctuary for rare birds, see the Corralejo Dunes, a stunning geological formation, or visit one of its numerous museums, like the La Cilla Grain Museum which teaches guests the history of the island’s farming practices. You can also explore the island’s distinctive culinary side by trying local Majorero cheese, a fresh juicy pineapple, or some mojo picón.Where to stay in Fuerteventura
Situated on the south coast of the island, Moro del Jable is the ideal place to base yourself when visiting Fuerteventura. It has some of the best beaches on the entire island, and has some of the best natural scenery you will ever see!
Suggested hotels in Fuerteventura:
Occidental Jandia Playa
Located literally on a beach, Occidental Jandia Playa is the ideal place to stay in Moro del Jable if you are seeking some winter sun.
It is modern, friendly and cosy, and offers impeccable service and unbeatable views.Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
Iberostar Playa Gaviotas
This hotel has everything you would ever need for the perfect holiday all under one roof; it has a great gym, pool tables, a bar and restaurant, as well as beautiful rooms and coastal views.
Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
What to do in Moro del Jable in winter (December through February)
- Visit the beautiful lighthouse, Faro de Moro Jable
- Do a 3-hour dune buggy tour!
- Explore the Calderon volcano on a tour
- Visit some Lemurs at the Oasis Park
- Take a walk along Playa del Matorral
Lanzarote – Canary Islands
Papagayo Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Lanzarote is one of the warmest places in all of Europe during December, January and February as it can reach an average temperature of 69°F.
The island offers many stunning beaches as well as some beautiful natural wonders you can explore, like the Cueva de los Verdes which features caverns that were formed by a massive flow of underground lava. Lanzarote also has submarine safaris you can take, flourishing gardens you can walk around in, and historic sites you can visit to learn more about its history, like the Castillo de las Coloradas, an old castle.Where to stay in Lanzarote
Situated on the eastern side of the island, Costa Teguise is the best place to stay in Lanzarote if you are looking to explore other parts. It has a lot going on, such as seasonal festivals, water activities and a great nightlife.
Suggested hotels in Lanzarote
Sands Beach Resort
This resort offers guests self-contained apartments, that provide you with a great amount of flexibility during your stay. Also, it is located right on a beach, which is perfect for early evening winter strolls!
Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
Barcelo Teguise Beach
Barcelo Teguise Beach is an incredibly luxurious hotel, with beautifully designed interiors, as well as stunning views from its infinity pool. Like many hotels in Lanzarote, there are many activities to do, such as pool tables. TVs showing sports, and a great bar and restaurant.
Click here for more information and to book this hotel.
Things to do in Costa Teguise in winter (December through February)
- Do a volcano and cave tour
- Explore the Timanfaya National Park Area, there are lots of tours you can do
- Embark on an evening dolphin-watching cruise; this is best at sunset!
- Hike to Los Volcanes National Park
- Relax at the Lanzarote Aquarium
Europe is an amazing place to visit during the winter months of December, January and February. While some might envision it to be covered in snow and freezing temperatures, there are many places that have warmer climates even during this time of the year.
If you’re looking to experience Europe during December through February, but in places that have higher temperatures, definitely consider the destinations mentioned above. They not only have great temperatures, but are packed with plenty of things to do and see.PIN IT!
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shares27 awesome warm places to visit in December in USA in 2022
If you are searching for warm places to visit in December in USA, to spend your winter vacations, look no further! This list is packed with great suggestions on places where you can travel whether for a break from the winter blues or to spend your Christmas holiday.
Being the USA such an extensive country with an incredible variety of climates and weather, you have a variety of places where you can travel if you are looking to escape the cold.
Although you will see that Florida and California seem to be the most popular places where to go in December, you will find a nice choice of interesting off-the-beaten-path places if you love to explore lesser-trendy destinations in the USA.
I have curated this massive guide to the best places to visit in December in the USA, where professional writers and travelers suggest their favorite warm places in the USA winter.
We have made sure to select places where the temperature never (almost) goes below 65F.
So, pack your T-shirts and sundresses and chose among these fabulous winter wonders!
Table of Contents
The best warm places to visit in December in USA
1)
Kauai, Hawaii
Contributed by Aram @ Next is Hawaii
December is a wonderful time to escape to Hawaii as it will greet you with warmth, palm trees, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Kauai is one of the best places to visit in December in US and the most underrated. In fact, December is an ideal time to visit if you are suffering from the winter blues a bit early in the season.
During December, Kauai does get a bit of rainfall (approximately 15 days) and the temperatures are slightly cooler with an average low of 53F and a high of 71F.
The ocean remains a bit chilly too at around 75F. However, this is a fantastic time to go for a hike in the cooler weather (and avoid many crowds) and it is still going to likely be warmer than where you live on the mainland or abroad!
One thing to note is that prices do rise a bit in Kauai during the Christmas season and New Year as this can be the peak time to visit.
During December on Kauai, you will enjoy gorgeous state parks like Polihale State Park and Kokee State Park. And, naturally, a trip to Kauai is not complete without visiting the Na Pali Coast and taking a helicopter tour to view this Jurassic World from over the Pacific Ocean.
There are several things to do in Lihue and other places on the island.
But, be sure not to miss one of the most beautiful waterfalls, Wailua Falls, during this time. Because of the rainfall, it will be powerful and even more breathtaking than usual!
2) Big Island of Hawaii
Contributed by Francesca Makana @ Homeroom Travel
Photo © Francesca
Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, is one of the best warm places in the United States to visit in December.
The weather is warm, in the high 70s, without too much humidity. Thus, it makes for a great place to escape the colder weather elsewhere. You can get to the Big Island by flying to Kona International Airport. There are many direct flights from the United States and Asia. Flights can range from $200-$600. Plan to rent a car to get around the Big Island.
Opt to spend at least 5-7 days exploring what the Big Island has to offer. The main city, Kona, contains tons of great restaurants, bars, and beaches.
You can also opt to go on a night snorkel with Manta Rays as well. If looking for a more laid-back vibe, head to the eastern side of the island and spend some time in Hilo. Both Kona and Hilo are great places to base yourself on your stay.
Other can’t miss places on the Big Island include Pololu Valley, Waipio Valley, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, South Point, and Mauna Kea. Make sure to grab a shaved ice or two before you leave!
3) Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
Contributed by Sally @ Our3kidsvtheworld
Waikiki is the place you’ll see on all the Hawaii postcards, a sun-drenched white sand beach, many a sun umbrella, and bikini-clad tourists sun-baking or swimming in the all-year-round perfect conditions.
December is a great time to experience Waikiki, you’ll be greeted with the most spectacular sunsets, and all you have to do is look towards the horizon – best of all it’s free.
Waikiki is the central hub of Oahu, the best place to stay in the hotels closest to the beachfront. They are also the most expensive however even staying one street back will save you a considerable amount of money.
While in Waikiki you must hike to the top of Diamond Head for panoramic views straight down Waikiki strip, take a snorkeling tour where’ll you’ll almost have a 100% chance of seeing turtles, a shopping experience at an ABC Store which is on nearly every Waikiki corner and last but not least experience a traditional Hawaiian luau
I highly recommend Nutridge, the most authentic experience on the island.
Waikiki is one of the best places to visit in Hawaii any time of year due to the glorious weather, another option is to hire a car and explore Oahu a little further.
Island is small and can be explored in one day.
North Shore will give you a more relaxed, laid-back experience compared to Waikiki. A stop at the Dole Plantation to taste test the island’s finest pineapple is also recommended.
So, yes, also Wakiki is definitely among the best places to visit in December in US.
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4) Key West, Florida
Contributed by Kylie @ Between England and Iowa
Photo © Kylie
I can think of many reasons why Key West must be on the list of the best places to visit in December.
Visiting Key West in December is a great option for a warm-weather winter getaway in the US. December is officially the end of hurricane season and the temperature averages around 75F.
Key West is actually closer to Cuba in the Caribbean than it is to Miami and is the southernmost point of Continental US!
The water temperature is still warm enough to enjoy water-based day trips, such as snorkeling, however, some companies will offer the use of a wetsuit if needed.
If traveling at the beginning of the month, you will also benefit from cheaper accommodation prices before the Christmas and peak season travel begins.
A popular thing to do in Key West is to watch the sunset from Mallory Square. In December the sun sets between 5.40 pm and 5.50 pm which leaves you with enough daylight hours to enjoy a full day of exploring.
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park is among the favorite places to visit with a lovely beach and Duval Street is jam-packed with restaurants and bars.
‘Caroline’s Cafe’ has lovely food and make sure to have Key Lime Pie from the ‘Southernmost Key Lime Shop’!
You can fly directly into Key West airport, or an alternative option is to fly into Miami airport and rent a car. From here it’s around a 3 hour 30-minute drive through the Florida Keys.
It’s an amazing drive and there are lots of fun stops along the route.
Several hotels have free parking and shuttles to downtown, so park up and then continue on foot!
5) Dry Tortugas, Florida
Contributed by Camila Neves @ Travel Cami
Photo © Camila
Dry Tortugas National Park is for sure one of the most lovely warm places to travel in December.
It is warm and perfect all year round.When I visited in December, I couldn’t quite believe it was winter, and I was on this stunning tropical island right in the Gulf of Mexico.
Dry Tortugas is not only a beautiful national park but also one of the most remote ones.
Because of this, the national park has amazing and vibrant marine life that makes it amazing for snorkeling and fishing.
To get there, there are two popular options. The most common one is taking the Yankee Freedom Ferry from the island of Key West.
The other far more expensive option is hiring the seaplane tour to Dry Tortugas. Both options are fantastic; however, the ferry takes about three hours while the seaplane gets you to the park in only 40 minutes.
Since it is located in the Gulf of Mexico, during December, the climate in Dry Tortugas National Park is just as nice as at any other time of the year, with an average high temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C), and an average low temperature of 66°F.
Pro-tip: When you visit, make sure to book way in advance. Tickets to this paradise sell super fast!
6) Lake Kissimmee, Florida
Contributed by Trijit Mallick @ Budget Travel Buff
Photo © Trijit Mallick
Looking for a warm destination to visit in the US in December? Look no further than Lake Kissimmee. You may wonder why I am recommending this place instead of the popular Florida beaches.
Well, if overcrowded beaches are not a problem for you, you can definitely visit the famous Florida beaches.
But if you are someone looking for a less crowded family-friendly warm place in the US, Lake Kissimmee can be a perfect destination for you. Located just 25.
5 miles south of Orlando International Airport, Lake Kissimmee is one of the best lakes in Florida. This quaint place can be visited at any time of the year. However, if you are looking for charming weather and outdoor activities, December is the best month to visit Lake Kissimmee.
Lake Kissimmee is heaven for bass fishing and wildlife watching. Even in winter, you can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and chain pickerel.
The water can be cold in late December to swim, but in November and early December, you can take a refreshing dip in the lake.
For outdoor adventure, rent a kayak or canoe from the nearby rental stores and explore the lake at your own pace. Keep your camera ready to capture the bald eagles, ospreys, sandhill cranes, white-tailed deer, bobcats, alligators, and much other wildlife.
Nature lovers can hike 13 miles of trails winding around the lake to observe the abundant plant and animal life.
Lake Kissimmee State Park has a large, shaded picnic area with picnic tables and a playground where your kids can play and you can enjoy a family get-together.
7) Everglades National Park, Florida
by Victoria @ Guide your travel
The Everglades National Park is a spectacular National Park in southern Florida and one of the best places to travel in December if you are looking for warm weather. The most convenient way to get to the park is to fly to Miami International Airport.
Because the Everglades are so close to the city, you can reach areas of the park in as little as 30 minutes from Miami.
In Florida, hurricane season ends in November, so the weather will most likely be warm but not excessively so in December. Temperatures will reach 75°, which is significantly cooler than the sweltering summers.
There will also be fewer other tourists, which means more opportunities to enjoy the Everglades’ natural splendor and, of course, lower prices.
The Everglades are all about nature and getting out in the fresh air. Hiking, camping, and animal watching are all popular activities here.
The popular Bobcat Boardwalk, which is just under a kilometer long and appropriate for all types of hikers, is an easy and accessible track.
There are, of course, longer hikes that are more difficult. In the Everglades, a boat excursion is a must-do activity. This is a fantastic experience and a perfect opportunity to explore the park on the water, with stunning mangrove forests and waterways.
Kayak or airboat tours are available, though kayaking is generally quieter and more environmentally friendly.
8)
Naples, Florida
Contributed by Lori @ Travlinmad
Photo @ Lori
If you’d like to escape the winter cold in December, look no further than Naples on the Gulf Coast of southwest Florida. Temperatures are warm and moderate, the humidity is low, and the wet season won’t begin until late May.
This is a great beachy time of year so light clothing and sandals are all you need. Lounging on fabulous beaches is a bucket list item in Florida and those you’ll find in Naples are some of the best.
In December the sun is less intense and with an average ocean temperature of 71° swimming is comfortable, and annoying bugs like mosquitoes and no-see-ums are scarce.
And more good news, the beaches are not so crowded as during the peak of the vacation season after January. When it’s time to take a break from fun in the sun, you can enjoy premier shopping, cultural activities, or maybe go hiking on the nearby trails.
A great day trip from Naples is to drive the short distance to the Everglades and either hike the many trails or treat yourself to an exciting airboat ride.
Naples is easy to get to. Many major airlines have service to Southwest Florida International (RSW) which is only 30 minutes north of Naples. One thing not to miss is a beautiful sunset over the Gulf.
Go to any beach, or better yet, head to the Naples Pier. December is a perfect time for fiery sunsets.
This is indeed one of the best places to visit in December!
9)
Boca Grande, Florida
Contributed by Lori @ Naples Florida Travel Guide
Photo @ Lori
It’s December. Time to pack your bathing suit and suntan lotion.
One of the warmest places to travel in December is the charming small town of Boca Grande, Florida. This barrier island has beautiful beaches literally from one end of the island to the other. They’re one of the best things to do in Boca Grande, but anglers will find some of the best saltwater (tarpon) fishing in the world.
Located on the pristine barrier island of Gasparilla, Boca Grande has that slow-paced laid-back vibe you might have experienced in Sanibel Island 50 years ago — like time has passed it by.
December is the dry season in southwest Florida with moderate temperatures and low humidity. There are no daily storms or downpours like in the summer months, and the ocean is calm and relatively warm. Boca Grande is a great place to just relax and unplug.
There are no theme parks and the main attractions are the two lighthouses which are interesting to visit.
Driving a golf cart along paved pathways is the only transportation you’ll need. Long-standing restaurants feature the fresh catch of the day and many other options as well.
To get here, take I-75 or Rte. 41 and exit at Englewood. There’s a $6 toll to cross the Boca Grande Causeway over Gasparilla Sound, a small price to pay to spend winter in paradise.
As you can see, Boca Grande is among the amazing places to visit in December and stay warm!
10) Tampa, Florida
Contributed by Dymphe @ Dymabroad
One of the best places to visit in the United States in December is Tampa in Florida where the weather is very mild and the average temperature is about 75°F.
Tampa is a great city, packed with fun things to do such as going to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the amusing Riverwalk where you can enjoy the temperate weather while strolling on the 2.4-mile walkway. Stop by the history museums, and grab a delicious Cuban sandwich in the iconic Columbia cafe, when you finish your tour.
Tampa Museum of Art is found at mile 1.3. If you love art, here you will find incredible modern and contemporary art expositions.
From the Riverwalk you can also get beautiful views of the city while you relax in one of the fancy restaurants.
If you love to explore further, you will find many Instagrammable places in Tampa where you can practice your photography skills and get spectacular pictures of the cityscape.
Tampa also boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida that you can enjoy year-round. Enjoy the warm sun on the most popular Ben T. Davis Beach, the largest beach in the city, and get more off the beaten path to the secluded beach of Caladesi in Clearwater, 40-minute drive away from Tampa.
All the major US airlines can fly you into Tampa international airport from many cities in the US or if you are up for a road trip in Florida make sure you include Tampa in your itinerary.
11) Clearwater, Florida
Contributed by Terri Markle @ Female Solo Trek
The slogan for Clearwater, Florida is “Bright & Beautiful: From Bay to Beach.
” There are no better places to visit in December, as this west coast Florida city offers fun in the sun when it is snowing elsewhere. It’s like a little Caribbean getaway on the US side of the Gulf of Mexico. USA Today named it a Top 10 Beach in the USA. Winter is mild (typically 53-73 degrees).
The nearest airport to Clearwater is Tampa Bay International (22 miles away). But the city is also less than a three-hour drive from Orlando. You should also spend a day visiting St. Petersburg, which is just 17 miles by Florida FL-699 S.
The list is endless of fun activities. Stroll Pier 60 (Clearwater’s Main Street) and enjoy amazing sunsets. Fresh seafood is on the menu everywhere. Book a local boat at the Clearwater Harbor and Marina to go fishing or just a joy ride on the bay.
Clearwater offers everything required for a winter vacation in the US—relaxing on the beach in the sun plus shopping, dining, and live entertainment. The Cleveland Street District features concerts, festivals, and exhibits.
Drive to nearby islands including Sand Key and Caladesi Island State Park. Plus there is a score of free things to do while staying in Clearwater.
So when you visit this December, remember to “Have Yourself A Sandy Little Holiday.”
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Miami, Florida
Contributed by James @ Parks Collecting
December is the ideal time to visit Miami. Days are warm, dry, and super pleasant. The hurricane season ends in November and the extreme heat of summer is over. The average high and low are 76°F and 65°F.
This is perfect beach weather! For the best beach experience, head to South Beach where there are miles of white sand beaches.
There is also a bike path that winds its way along the length of the beach – great for biking, walking, or even rollerblading.
This is also where you’ll find most of the restaurants, bars, and clubs.
The main street at South Beach, Ocean Drive, is lined with classic Miami-style art deco buildings, and many of them are small hotels. It is right across from the beach, so the location couldn’t be better.
If you want a little break from the beach, Miami is also close to two great – but very different – national parks. Drive south for one hour and you’ll be snorkeling in Biscayne National Park.
Also, an hour from South Beach is Everglades National Park. Take an airboat tour of the wetlands to see alligators and birds. They are both at their best in December.
For something a little different, head to Little Havana. The Cuban food there is second to none.
From downtown, head up SW Eighth Street between SW 12th and 22nd. If you eat beef, definitely try the ropa vieja, Cuba’s national dish.
No matter what you like to do, Miami is among some of the best places to visit in December.
13) Siesta Key, Florida
Contributed by Nikki @ She Saves She Travels
If you’re looking for warm places to visit in the US in December, then Siesta Key, Florida is it! Located less than an hour from Sarasota, this gem on the western coast of the Florida peninsula is the perfect wintertime getaway.
With sand so incredibly soft it feels like you’re walking on powder, you’ll fall in love with this beach!
The average high temperature in Siesta Key is 74 each day, with an average water temperature of 69 degrees, so it’s really a great spot to escape wintry weather in much of the rest of the US.
It’s a great vacation destination not only because of the weather but also because there are so many things to do in Siesta Key. Aside from the near-perfect beach, be sure to visit the Siesta Key Village for shopping and dining.
And for more adventure, you can rent bikes and explore the island, go mangrove kayaking, parasailing, kiteboarding and so much more.
To get to Siesta Key, you can fly into the Sarasota airport, or for a long drive, Tampa or Fort Myers airports are within a couple of hours.
You won’t find a lot of high-rise hotels in Siesta Key, instead, look for smaller hotels or vacation rentals. Book them more than 60 days in advance for the best pricing!
14) Orlando, Florida
Contributed by Victoria @ Florida Trippers
There are few better places to experience warm weather in the USA than Orlando Florida!
Now, you may think that Orlando is just a theme park, and while winter is a fantastic time to visit the theme parks because the weather is not too hot, there is so much more to do in Orlando besides the parks.
Winter in Florida is the perfect time to visit the springs in Florida! Orlando is the perfect home base for stunning springs like Rock Springs, Wekiwa Springs, and Blue Springs and they can all be found nearby.
The springs are the perfect way to see pure Florida and one of the best things to do in Orlando!
If you want to hit the beach, you can use Orlando as your home base and travel to the nearby Cocoa Beach which is about 1.5 hours away to enjoy the warm weather, sand and beach waves!
Orlando also offers hiking, shopping, museums, and more. If you want to head outside of Orlando for an epic day trip, consider Bok Tower Gardens. It looks like Rapunzel’s tower and is located about 1 hour from Orlando.
In all, the weather in Orlando in winter is perfect and warm, yet not too hot, making for an enjoyable experience for everyone!
16) San Antonio, Texas
Contributed by Kate Storm @ Lone Star Travel Guide
Beautiful, historic, and packed with interesting things to do, visiting San Antonio in December is a fantastic way to squeeze in a quick cultural vacation to a warm weather in the USA.
Known for its charming River Walk, delicious TexMex food, and being the home of Texas’ only UNESCO World Heritage Site, a trip to San Antonio in winter means that outdoor activities are pleasant and coats are (usually) optional.
December weather in San Antonio is quite mild, with an average high temperature of 64° and low of 42°.
Some of the best things to do in San Antonio include exploring the River Walk, visiting the interesting Witte Museum, shopping in La Villita, touring the five historic missions of San Antonio (there are far more than just the Alamo, though it is worth a visit), and even visiting theme parks like Six Flags Fiesta Texas, one of the most popular Texas Landmarks
For those hoping to get out of the city, day trips to nearby Hill Country towns like Boerne and Fredericksburg make excellent options. And if you wish to spend a night in nature but with glamour check out the best Texas Hill Country Glamping spot.
And, of course, San Antonio is one of the best places to enjoy a festive Christmas in Texas! There are plenty of Christmas events in San Antonio in the month of December, including the Light the Way Festival and the famous River Walk Christmas lights.
Also read – The 23 best Christmas getaways in Texas
17) South Padre Island, Texas
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The month of December is the perfect time to visit South Padre Island in Texas one of the most popular beach towns in Texas. The weather is sunny and moderate, averaging in the mid-70s.
The water temperature is 72 degrees and in general, you don’t really want to swim in December. However, the beaches are free and beautiful for shell collecting, fishing, or just a simple relaxing day in the sun.
South Padre Island is at the tip of the Padre Island National Seashore, a 70 mile long National Park.
There are over 380 bird species and it is a haven for the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. To learn about the wildlife, visit Sea Turtle Inc where you meet rescued turtles or the Sealife Center where you explore the ocean life “touch tanks”. And don’t miss the very popular and fun dolphin watch cruises.
The island is small enough to explore by bike or golf cart which you can rent from quite a few places. There are many restaurants with outdoor seating offering fantastic views of the ocean as well as some with live music.
You’ll love the wide variety of hotels and adorable rental properties on the Island, all within walking distance to the beach. Many hotels have heated outdoor pools, perfect for a December swim.
The nearest airport is about 1/2 hour away in Brownsville where you can rent a car or take the free shuttle service to the island.
South Padre is a true island, only reachable by crossing the 2 mile Queen Isabella Causeway.
Watch for the nearby Port Isabel Lighthouse. Also, it makes it one of the top Christmas getaways in Texas!
18) Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg, Texas is a great place to visit in December because of the Christmas celebrations and the mild Texas weather.
You will still be able to hike the famous pink granite dome of Enchanted rock and go shopping on Main street without feeling a blistery cold front.
The town decorates beautifully for Christmas to get you in the spirit, and you’ll be able to find a cozy spot to relax and meet some of the locals.
There are lighted Christmas parades, a big downtown tree lighting ceremony, and a host of other events that make the town festive such as an ice skating rink, visits with Santa, and carriage rides.
Plus, Fredericksburg’s German heritage ensures there are plenty of traditional holiday foods and drinks to enjoy.
Fredericksburg is also a premier wine-growing region.
In December, the wineries are in full swing with holiday season celebrations. You can enjoy live music, festive decorations, and of course, wine tastings.
So if you are looking for a warm holiday destination with a sparkle of German heritage then Fredericksburg needs to be at the top of your list!
19) New Braunfels – Texas
There are so many things going on in New Braunfels Texas in December! If you are looking for all the fun of the holiday season without the cold weather to come along with it, consider heading to New Braunfels, Texas.
A small German town located 30 minutes from San Antonio.
You can take a drive through Santa’s ranch, a festive drive-thru Christmas experience with more than two million lights, displays, and animated characters.
Or get into the holiday spirit at The New Braunfels Christkindlmarket is a German-inspired holiday market that takes place in the Historic Gruene District each year.
It features local artisans, food vendors, and entertainment.With the warm Texas winters, you will find plenty of outdoor activities like hiking or biking through the texas hill country or spending a day at The Comal County Fair.
The fair is a four-day event that takes place in early December. It features a variety of rides, games, food, and live entertainment.
My favorite December event in New Braunfels is the annual Wassail fest. This is a great way to meet locals and try some wassail.
There is no shortage of things to do in New Braunfels during December. If you are looking for a festive and warm getaway, this is the place for you.
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San Diego, California
Contributed by Megan @ Megan & Aram
Visiting San Diego in December is a wonderful time to escape the cold and visit one of the warmer places in the United States during winter.
In San Diego in December, you can expect an average high of 66F and a low of 49F.
While it is the rainy season in SD, you will only see about 4 days of rain, on average, making it still an excellent time to visit the Southern California city!There are several things to do during a December weekend in San Diego but one of the top things to do is to go whale watching.
It is the season for whale watching in California as over 20,000 gray whales pass through on their way to Mexico from Alaska.
The season starts in mid-December and typically lasts into mid-spring. Another popular thing to do in San Diego during December is to check out the Parade of Lights.
It is a holiday season tradition there that has been going on for 48 years.
About 100k come to see them and it is one of the most beloved things to do in December there!
During this time, you can still go hiking, surfing, and check out a national park in Southern California. San Diego truly is a perfect winter destination!
21) Disneyland in Anaheim, California
by Nicole Hunter @ Go Far Grow Close
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If you are looking for warm places to visit in December in the USA, you should consider Disneyland Resort in Anaheim Orange County, California.
Disneyland is a theme park that opened in 1955 that features characters, rides, and shows based on the original creations of Walt Disney and the Disney Company. The weather is fantastic. The temperature is usually around 20 degrees Celsius or 67 degrees Fahrenheit and most days are sunny. You will have a hard time finding public transportation that easily takes you from Los Angeles International Airport to Disneyland.
Instead, most people either rent a car or take an Uber or a shuttle from the airport. It is only 30 miles away.
Disneyland Resort is actually made up of two theme parks – Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, each with its own unique attractions, shows, and restaurants. Most people spend a minimum of two days at Disneyland Resort so that they can experience at least one day at each park.
You can split your time between the two parks provided you purchase a hopper ticket that allows you to go to both in one day. However, there is so much to see and do in each park, that it is best to give yourself a minimum of a day in each.
Disneyland Resorts caters to people of all ages. There are gentle rides for young children and crazy exhilarating rides for brave children, teenagers, and adults that are young at heart. Experiencing Disneyland, no matter what your age, is truly an iconic American experience.
22) Los Angeles, California
Contributed by Sophia Bawany @ Fly Eat and Repeat
While there are endless destinations where you can enjoy a cold, picturesque December, if you are a lover of a warmer climate, we recommend sunny Los Angeles.
There is no shortage of outdoor activities and with the warm weather, you will have a great time fully enjoying the holiday spirit in a relaxed environment. The temperatures normally range between 65 – 70 F during the day with the evenings cooling down to 46-49.
This is a perfect destination for anyone who wants to escape the cold weather. Just because we have warm, sunny days, doesn’t mean there is any shortage of holiday cheer in the city of Angeles.
You can visit the iconic Rodeo Drive and see the festive holiday displays. If you are really missing snow, head down to The Americana in Glendale and experience the beautiful snow that falls from Santa’s sleigh every evening during the holidays.
Of course, no trip to Los Angeles is complete without visiting the pristine beaches. Unfortunately, the water on the West Coast is freezing all year round, so you may not be able to actually get in, but the Pacific Coast Highway has tons of waterfront restaurants with stunning ocean views.
We recommend flying into Los Angeles Airport (LAX), you will find more flight options and if you book early, you may even get a great deal.
This is not the cheapest city to visit, with hotels being slightly pricier than many other cities in the US.
If you want a glamourous, warm winter respite, Los Angeles is the perfect destination for you.
23) Palm Springs, California
Contributed by Jessica @ Uprooted Traveler
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Palm Springs is definitely one of the best places to visit in December and here I am going to tell you all the reasons why!
It’s the perfect destination for a balmy December getaway, with highs in the 70s and an arid desert climate.
It’s a city where you can truly unwind, with plentiful spas, like the Parker Springs Yacht Club, to indulge in a massage or other relaxing treatments. And while it may not be peak pool weather, there are still plenty of hotels with outdoor heated pools and hot tubs to lounge in while taking in the views of the surrounding San Jacinto Mountains.
Looking to do something a bit more active? Check out the nearby Joshua Tree National Park, for world-class hiking and rock climbing amongst massive morganite boulders and the park’s eponymous Seussian-like trees.
You can even decide to sleep in the desert and choose one of the fancy Joshua tree Glamping sites just outside the park for a night under the stars.
If you, instead, prefer more urbane activities, consider strolling around Palm Springs’ endless art galleries and other quirky boutiques.
With the city’s omnipresent retro-luxe vibes, it should come as no surprise that there are dozens and dozens of perfectly curated antique shops full of mid-century modern furniture and funky vintage clothing, harkening back to the days when Zsa Zsa Gabor and Dean Martin vacationed here.
For those interested in this type of design or history, there are plenty of do-it-yourself walking tours to explore the mid-century modern architecture of the city (and enjoy the fantastic weather!), like visiting the house where Elvis honeymooned with his wife, Priscilla, or the Twin Palms estate, commissioned by Frank Sinatra himself (complete with a piano-shaped pool).
Whether you’re looking for a rousing outdoor adventure, a relaxing getaway, or something in between, Palm Springs is a perfect place to shake off those winter blues.
24) San Luis Obispo, California
Contributed by Haley @ Gathering Waves
One of the best US warm-weather destinations in December is the quaint, sunny town of San Luis Obispo, California.
Located on the Central Coast of California, this small town gets the lovely combination of beautiful California beaches and weather, but none of the crowds of Southern California or the bay area.
December weather in San Luis Obispo stays in the ’60s, and it rarely rains, making it the perfect winter destination.
To get to San Luis Obispo, you can fly into either LAX or SFO, as SLO (as the locals call it) is equidistant to both of those international airports.
It is an easy drive from either direction, along the scenic Highway One from the north, or 101 from the south.
In San Luis Obispo, there are many wonderful things to do. There are numerous hikes in the area, and hikes like the Pismo Nature Preserve and the Avila Beach Ridge even have ocean views!
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even try surfing here! There is also a drive-in movie theatre, which is always fun for the family or for a nice date night!
And don’t forget to check out downtown San Luis Obispo, and if you’re in town on a Thursday night, the famous SLO farmers market will be taking place.
One of the best things to do in San Luis Obispo is to visit one of many beautiful surrounding beaches.
Even in December, you can have a sunny beach day here.
25) Phoenix, Arizona
by John V @ Your Destination is everywhere
When someone mentions Phoenix, you might instantly think of cacti, dry sand dunes, desert landscapes, and hot weather.
However, believe it or not, Phoenix is also an amazing place to visit in December as it’s brimming with many interesting things to do.
On most days in December, you can expect mild pleasant temperatures and clear skies (from 40 F to 65 F).
I actually prefer to visit Phoenix this time of year because there are fewer crowds and the climates aren’t as extreme.
Being a major city, Phoenix can easily be accessed by cars through various highways. Phoenix Sky Harbor is the only international airport within the city limit.
One of the best things to do in Phoenix this time of year is attend the annual Light of the World Festival. This Chinese-inspired event features a dazzling collection of lanterns from all around the globe, carnival rides, street performers, delicious food, and live music on most days!
Glendale Festival is a very similar event where the entire downtown blocks are turned into a winter wonderland.
With holiday-themed concerts, baked goods, and over a million lights on display, you’re in for a good time.If you’re not really into those loud and crowded festivals, no worries. Winter is the perfect time to go hiking in Phoenix because the torturous summer heat is just not ideal.
There are various trails in and around the city that are suitable for hikers of all abilities.
If you don’t mind paying for the mandatory tour, then I’d highly recommend checking out Antelope Canyon. Cathedral Rock Trail is also a must-visit. It is short, steep, and offers stunning panoramic views.
26) Savannah, Georgia
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If you want a winter escape, but don’t want to freeze your tail off, Savannah is definitely one of the best places to visit in December and makes a great place for a quick getaway!
The temperatures cool down during December, but it’s often still warm enough for short sleeves – sometimes even shorts – during the day.
Temperatures are generally mild and vary between the low-60s to upper 70s on the high end. Pack lightweight layers to accommodate for warm midday temps and cooler evenings. Make note that there’s often a strong breeze blowing off the water along River Street if you plan to spend time in that area.
You’ll find plenty of gorgeous Christmas lights in Savannah, but the overall holiday decorating style leans towards classic and traditional.
The Historic District almost looks like a Dickens novel come to life. If you’re lucky, you might even spot carolers strolling around downtown!
The Holiday Tour of Homes is one of the most popular December events, although tickets often sell out in early September.
Broughton Street is particularly joyful during the Christmas season, with string lights draped from one side of the street to the other and magical window displays like you might expect to see in NYC.
City Market also hosts numerous holiday gatherings and has large Christmas trees on display.
The Plant Riverside District on River Street hosts a festive holiday market that extends the entire month of December. You will feel the holiday spirit everywhere!One of the top “must-see” spots in the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Their nativity scene is truly breathtaking, and parishioners fill the cathedral with thousands of red poinsettias.
A few of the best hotel recommendations for the holiday season include
✅ The Marshall House – Book here
✅ JW Marriott Plant Riverside – Book here
✅ River Street Inn – Book here
If you’re flying into Savannah, the closest airport is the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. From there, it’s just a quick 20-minute drive to the Historic District.
27) Jekyll Island, Georgia
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On the southern coast of Georgia, you’ll find a quaint little barrier island called Jekyll Island. Known for its unique wildlife and cinematic beaches, Jekyll Island is one of the places to visit in December in the US.
You can get to Jekyll Island by taking state route GA-520 E from route US-17, which connects Savannah, Georgia to Jacksonville, Florida.
Route 520-E runs right into the island, where there is a large gated entrance to pay the daily parking fee of $8.
The island was popularized by big names in the late 1800s such as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Pulitzer who frequented the island during winter for hunting and leisure. It was used as a private retreat to escape the bitter cold in the Northeast.
Now, it’s a low-key tourist destination and is perfect for December travel. During this month, the temperatures range from the mid-60s during the day and the high 40s at night. December also sees less rain.
There are many things to do on Jekyll Island. One of the best activities is visiting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center where there is a large effort to rehabilitate sea turtles and educate the public. Tickets cost $10 per adult and all funds go toward helping the turtles!
Another must-do is Driftwood Beach.
It’s a photographer’s dream where there are large trees that have drifted ashore creating a wild juxtaposed beach landscape!
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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December is one of the best months of the year to visit New Orleans, Louisiana. The weather is mild. There is no excessive heat, and the air is not as humid and rainy as in summer.
Temperatures still reach 64 – 68°F during the day. At night temperature can dip as low as 48 – 54°F. Most days in December are sunny or partly sunny. An average of few days might be a little rainy, but that is not significant rain.
What’s more, the city is dressed up in holiday decorations, and it looks fabulous. There are no crowds which also means cheaper rates for travel and accommodations.
The easiest way to get to NOLA is by plane. There is a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which offers good flight connections.
The perfect place to stay is in the city center with the famous French Quarter. If you visit only New Orleans, you don’t need to rent a car, as it’s a pretty walkable city.
But if you would like to visit other attractions in the area like the famous swamps of Louisiana or historic plantations is worth taking a car or book a tour in advance with hotel pickup.
To feel the holiday spirit in New Orleans, you can go caroling in Jackson Square. All days and nights, artists play there and on Bourbon Street. As a city of jazz NOLA is full of music and life.
You can marvel at the holiday lights on every building, house, and the spectacularly decorated historic Roosevelt Hotel. It’s a Winter Wonderland boasting nearly 50 Christmas trees and over 60,000 lights.
What’s more, few days of each December is LUNA Fête. The Arts Council New Orleans creates a visionary wonderland downtown which includes light projections, illuminated installations, and more.
This interactive festival is great for families and takes place at Lafayette Square.
More inspiration on what to see and do you will find in 3 days of the New Orleans Itinerary.
Also read: The 19 most underrated US cities to visit in 2022
29) Puerto Rico
Contributed by Ale @ Sea Salt & Fog
Photo Courtesy Ale
The island of Puerto Rico is a tropical paradise, and one of the best places to visit in December in USA when you’re looking to escape chilly winters for warmer weather.
Located in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico has gorgeous, sunny, and hot weather year-round, stunning beaches, and so much history.
Plus, if you’re from the US you don’t even need a passport to get here. The island is less than a three-hour flight from Miami – with the airport located in the capital city of San Juan.
Speaking of San Juan, the city is steeped in history and gorgeous, Spanish colonial architecture. The streets of the old city are paved with blue cobblestones, and the buildings are painted in the most vibrant colors (making for great photos!)
Visit El Morro, a military fort that has guarded the city for hundreds of years to see a bit of Puerto Rico’s past.
In Old San Juan, walk the Paseo de la Princesa to see fountains, historic plazas, and water views. Need a break? Stop at Barrachina for an ice-cold piña colada (they were invented here!)
And of course, no trip to Puerto Rico is complete without stopping in El Yunque – the only tropical rainforest in the US. Go for a dip at Juan Diego falls, or La Mina, and hike to Mt. Britton Tower for panoramic views.
30) Las Vegas, Nevada
Contributed by Roxanna Keyes @ Gypsy With a Day Job
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When looking for warm US places to visit in December, Las Vegas always comes to mind. If you are planning your first trip to Las Vegas you may not know that it is an excellent December choice, and have not considered it an option.
Experienced visitors know that it is the best time of year to spend time in Las Vegas, and there are plenty of flights into McCarran International Airport from across the US to get there.
So, why visit Vegas in December? First, because it is warm- warm as opposed to sweltering hot. Seven months out of the year the city is too hot for my taste, but December is comfortable.
The average December temperature is in the high 50s to 60 degrees. You won’t see half-dressed showgirls on the strip, and you’ll need a jacket in the evenings, but you can still enjoy the heated pool at your resort on the strip.
Las Vegas always pushes the limits, but it takes Christmas festivities over the top. Resorts strive to outdo each other with lavish holiday decorations and events.
Of particular note are:
- the Bellagio Conservatory floral Christmas displays
- the Aria Winter Wonderland
- Christmas in the Palazzo Waterfall Atrium
- the Christmas in the cactus garden displays at Ethel M Chocolate Factory,
- the carolers and Christmas market at The Park,
- the drive-through light show at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
If you need to get your holiday shopping done, there are numerous options, and if you feel the need to be active after all the holiday festivities, there are plenty of opportunities.
Don a Santa suit for the annual Santa run, try ice skating at the Cosmopolitan rink, or spend a day skiing and sledding on Mt. Charleston. For something “non-Christmasy,” it is the perfect weather to try out one of the city’s many golf courses.
Best places to travel in December
I hope this travel inspiration post about the best places to travel in December in the USA gave you a few ideas on when to go next. If you want to learn more about the best places to visit in the US for special Christmas celebrations I got you covered as well.
And if you want more ideas on the best places to visit in November here you have some lovely ideas.
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Portugal is famous for its unusual architecture and picturesque nature, in which elements of Europe and South America seem to be intertwined.
The country also enjoys pleasant warm weather all year round. It is, of course, quite cool for swimming there in winter, but at this time the climate is ideal for long walks in the fresh air. Particularly worth a visit at this time is the island of Madeira, which is known for its unique vegetation, listed as a UNESCO heritage. It never gets colder than +18oC and hotter than +28oC. There is no beach holiday as such, but even in January in Madeira you can plunge into natural pools formed by lava. The water in them, of course, is from the Atlantic Ocean, but it is warm and calm. On this island, it is best to rent a car and drive around all the surroundings on it.
Spain
The southern part of Spain also enjoys a rather warm climate in winter. The average air temperature there is kept at around 20 ° C above zero. The Balearic Islands and Andalusia are ideal for this time of year, where you can enjoy the warm weather on the magnificent sandy beaches of the Costa de la Luz or just while walking through the picturesque local towns.
In the capital of Andalusia, Seville, daytime temperatures in winter range from 15 to 18°C. Despite the fact that it is cold to swim there at this time, in the south of Spain in winter you can have an exciting time walking through botanical gardens and parks, visiting various museums and exhibitions. Malaga is especially attractive in winter, where one Pablo Picasso museum is worth it to come to. But there is also the Palace of the Moorish Kings and many other attractions.
Italy
Warm in winter in southern Italy, especially in Naples and the island of Sicily. The average air temperature during the day there varies from +13 to +16oC. At the same time, there are quite a lot of clear and sunny days, during which it is especially pleasant to take long walks, take coffee breaks in outdoor cafes and admire the local beauty.
The warmest month in Italy is, of course, February – during this time, carnival and various festivals are usually held there. On the coast of Sicily, for example, the air temperature during the day at this time can warm up to 20 ° C above zero, so even in winter you can get an excellent tan from there.
At the same time, in Italy it is much more economical and pleasant, because the number of tourists there is reduced several times. This will allow you to enjoy nature and local attractions without unnecessary noise and fuss. Winter holidays – where to go to relax in January, February or early March, to be warm and cheap? The choice is not easy. Holidays in warm countries are quite expensive. We decided to tell you 10 places to stay in winter if you want to bask in the sun, but can’t afford too expensive tours.
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1. Madeira. This Portuguese island is good at any time of the year. Madeira is located near the African coast, so it is warm all year round. It is also called the island of spring – the temperatures there do not fall below +20 degrees Celsius, but there is no unbearable heat either. (Photo: [email protected]/flickr.com).
2. Cambodia is one of the cheapest countries for exotic holidays. And winter is the best season to travel in Southeast Asia. The only downside to traveling to Cambodia is the high price of airfare, but if you buy it now, other costs in this country will pleasantly surprise you. (Photo: Stefano Gambassi/flickr.com).
3. Cyprus. The warm and calm winter on this island should be of interest to lovers of ancient sights, and the prices of tourist packages to Cyprus during the cold season should attract all those for whom their low price is an important factor, moreover, now there is an opportunity to buy last-minute tours on credit. It is too cold for sunbathing and swimming in winter, but it is just right for hiking and excursions in pleasant warmth. (Photo: S Argyro/flickr.com).
4. Islands of Thailand. Turquoise sea, heavenly beaches, idyllic views and sunny weather. What could be better when it’s terribly cold and overcast in your home country? In Thailand, especially in the south of the country, the best weather in winter is sunny and warm, but not hot. (Photo: Mike Behnken/flickr.com).
5. Tenerife. In winter, you can spend a holiday in the Canary Islands for half the price of a summer tour, so why not go to Tenerife in February instead of July? Tenerife is the most versatile island in the Canaries and for this reason it is called the miniature continent. (Photo: @morenox/flickr.com).
6. Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands, not as popular among tourists as its neighbors, despite the fact that it is in no way inferior to them in beauty. Hierro, first of all, is wild nature and beautiful landscapes. The island, green and mountainous, is great for hiking. Thanks to the unique nature, the island of Hierro was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. (Photo: David Hernández Gomez/flickr.com).
7. Goa. Colorful and fascinating India is full of contrasts. Winter is a good time to visit India, except for the mountainous regions where it is snowy and cold. If you want to relax and bask in the sun, go to Goa, an island that attracts millions of tourists with its sandy beaches, emerald waters, sun and atmosphere of relaxation and freedom.(Photo: Gerald Zinnecker/flickr.com).
8. Israel. Winter is a time of good prices in Israel. You can’t call this country cheap. However, if you go there outside the holiday season and when there are no major religious holidays, you can count on lower prices. Winter in Israel is warm but not hot, the weather is good for walking and sightseeing. The Dead Sea is warmer, you can swim there in winter, as well as in the Red Sea in Eilat, although the water is certainly cooler here. (Photo: Ran/flickr.com).
9. Morocco. Summer in Morocco means crowds of people, ubiquitous dust and unbearable heat. Winter in Morocco, although the weather is not conducive to swimming in the ocean – it’s too cold, however, for walking, excursions and just having fun on the coast – the best time. (Photo: T Baran/flickr.com).
10. Croatia. In winter, the weather in this country is more like spring than winter. In December, January and February, the daytime temperatures remain above 10 degrees Celsius.At this time of the year, the water temperature in the Adriatic Sea is approximately at the same level. Visiting Croatia in winter is not for the sake of a beach holiday, but for active tourism. (Photo: Michal Sleczek/flickr.com).
With the onset of cold weather, many travel lovers begin to wonder where in Europe it is warm in winter. There are not so many warm places in this part of the planet in winter. Of course, there is Italy, Spain, Portugal, as well as Greece, Cyprus and Malta. However, even in these countries, which have access to the Mediterranean Sea, not hot, but warm weather persists, which excludes beach holidays.
Spain
It’s no secret that winter in Spain is one of the warmest among European countries. The beaches of Costa de la Luz and Costa del Sol are where it is warm in Europe in winter. From Spanish, the names of the beaches are translated as “Coast of Light” and “Sunny Beach”, respectively. These places prove their name with perfect sunny weather, because even in winter rainy and cloudy days are very rare, and the temperature ranges from 15 to 16 degrees.
It will be fun not only for young people, but also for couples, because a wide range of entertainment is presented for tourists: dolphinariums, oceanariums and amusement parks. Spain also includes the famous Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands, which are located in the Mediterranean.
The warmest place in Europe in winter
The Canary Islands are considered to have the highest temperature in winter among other European places. During the winter, the islands off the coast of West Africa experience about two hundred hours of sunshine, that is, about seven hours of sunshine per day. In these places it is easy to sunbathe, as the temperature during the winter remains quite high (20 degrees).
It is recommended to give preference to such islands as Gran Canario, Palma and Tenerife. The Canary Islands are quite popular among tourists, so it will definitely not be boring here. All sorts of activities and entertainment, as well as numerous sightseeing tours diversify your holiday.
Portugal
When thinking about where to go to Europe, where it is warm in winter, tourists think of Madeira Island. It has the mildest climate among other places in Portugal. The air temperature in winter can reach 25 degrees, and the water temperature in the ocean is 19 degrees. Popular entertainments are funicular rides to the tropical garden, lunches at a fish restaurant, walks in the market. In local establishments, you can try delicious fish and meat dishes, complementing them with wine made according to ancient technologies. In addition to Madeira Island, there are other worthwhile places in Portugal, such as the Azores archipelago, located in the Atlantic Ocean.
Italy
Italy is a particularly picturesque place in Europe. It’s funny that in different Italian cities the temperature can vary significantly. The warmest Italian region, where Europe is warm in winter, is Sicily. In January, the temperature on the territory of this island reaches +20 degrees.
Sicily is the sunny corner of Europe, as the sun shines here 330 days a year.
The warm weather and mild climate make it possible to enjoy the sights and admire the lush vegetation that covers the island in January. Blooming pink and white almond trees look especially beautiful in winter. The relief of the island is rocky and hilly, here is also the highest active volcano in Europe, Etna. By the way, those who want to ski can safely go to the mountains, where there are two ski resorts.
Popular places in Italy for winter holidays are the mainland cities of Naples and Sorrento, where temperatures reach 13 degrees. At the same time, in Venice and Milan it is only +6 degrees, and in Rome +11. At this time of the year, traveling around Italy will be much cheaper.
Greece
Particular attention should be paid to the most densely populated and largest Greek island of Crete, which is located in the Mediterranean Sea. In January, the water temperature reaches 15 degrees.
The largest flow of tourists falls on the period from April to October, however, in winter you can have a good rest here. In January, you can enjoy hiking and cycling. It is recommended to go to the southern part of the coast, as the temperature is higher there. In winter, you can visit interesting historical places without crowds of tourists, as is the case in summer.
The Greek island of Rhodes will please you with decent weather during the winter months, two seas, an interesting geographical position and, of course, its attractions. The sun is observed here 300 days a year. In winter, the weather is quite sunny and mild, and the temperature is reminiscent of early Moscow autumn.
Cyprus and Malta
Often, in search of a place to stay during the winter holidays, tourists look to Cyprus and Malta. The temperature here during this period of the year reaches 16 degrees. Tourists are offered various interesting excursions to historical sights. Malta is a place in Europe where the sea is warm in winter (water temperature reaches 17 degrees).
Some are waiting for the winter period to go to Malta in order to get acquainted with the local cuisine and traditions. Friendly locals are happy to help tourists feel the local culture.
Now you know where in Europe it is warm in winter. Take everything you need with you and go on a wonderful journey. By the way, in winter, housing prices, excursions and everything else in the places listed above are much cheaper than in the tourist season, so this trip will also be economical. Another advantage of traveling in winter is the absence of crowds of tourists around attractions and queues at museums.
December is a cold and rainy month in most of Europe. Cyprus and Malta are the warmest countries in December. Also, quite a warm winter in the southern regions of Spain, Greece and Italy.
1. Charge yourself with the sun in Cyprus.
– the southernmost country in Europe, territorially located in the Mediterranean Sea between and Syria. And, of course, its geographical position determines a warmer climate.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, the average daily air temperature in December in Cyprus ranges from 10 °C to 20 °C. Indeed, up to 80.9 mm of precipitation falls in December in Cyprus. And so the ocean there is usually warm enough in December for swimming. In addition, there are a lot of archaeological sites on the territory of this island nation.
2. Visit temples in Malta.
Malta is another Mediterranean island country that also has a warmer climate than most of Europe. The island is located 80 km. south of the island of Sicily and 283 km. east of Tunisia. According to the World Meteorological Organization, the average daily air temperature in December in Malta ranges from 11 °C to 19 °C. In December, Malta has a rainier climate than Cyprus – up to 112.3 mm of precipitation falling on average over 14.2 days. Malta is one of the smallest countries in the world, but on its territory a large number of architectural monuments and objects have been preserved, according to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, related to the megalithic culture.
According to the New Testament, the ship of the Apostle Paul was once shipwrecked on this island.
3. Keep warm in the Canary Islands.
Although they are among the warmest European countries in December, the climate of the Canary Islands is even warmer. The Spanish archipelago is the southernmost point of Europe and is located near the northwestern coast of Africa (Morocco and Western Sahara). The average daily air temperature in December in the Canary Islands ranges between 15°C and 22°C, and the average sea water temperature is 20°C. In December, on average, only 59mm of precipitation. For example, on the Greek island of Crete, the average daily air temperature in December ranges from 10 °C to 17 °C, and on the Italian island of Capri, from 7 °C to 12 °C.
4. Areas of warm climate on the mainland.
If you still prefer to rest on the mainland, then the warmest climate in Europe in December is in the province of Andalusia on the southern coast of Spain, separated from North Africa by the Strait of Gibraltar.
In the Andalusian cities of Cadiz, Tarifa, Seville and Malaga, the average daily air temperature in December ranges from 10 °C to 16 °C. The warmest area of the Costa del Sol is protected from the cold air from the north by the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The best resorts of European countries open warm hugs to tourists
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in the Atlantic Ocean, if you want to get into the tropical summer. Andalusia
is the south of the peninsula. In January it is about +20°С. At the service of tourists yearning for summer – the magnificent sandy beaches of the resorts of Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz. True, the swimming season on these beaches officially closes in September, but this does not frighten guests from northern countries. In addition, bullfighting, flamenco, fiestas and tapas in January are no worse than in high season. Those who would like to see not only “beach” Spain can go on sightseeing tours in Spain. “Who was not at Seville
, he didn’t see a miracle” – this is how the Spaniards say about Seville. In Seville you can visit the largest Cathedral in Spain, see the tomb of Columbus, and also take a walk through the Maria Luisa Park and the ancient Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz.- France
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Hérault department.
Do not fall for the first association of this word: “ero” and “sros” are not the same thing. And we offer not an excursion to the red light district, but something better. The center of the Hérault department is a beautiful and world famous city Montpellier
. The Mediterranean Sea, the Black Mountains, the swamps and lagoons of the Little Camargue, the remains of Roman buildings and medieval fortresses – all this makes a holiday in Hérault unforgettable. At the service of tourists are quite modern beaches of the resorts of Cap d’Agde or La Grand Mote with all the benefits of civilization. For those who love the exotic – wild lagoons with flocks of pink flamingos. Or the village of Roquebrune, where tourists go to see how mimosas bloom, sit in the quiet of a 12th-century church or wander through the Mediterranean garden, whose picturesque alleys are impossible to forget.0021 Minerv
, which is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France.However, the beauty of the French villages is not inferior to the small cities of France. For example, town Beziers
with its South Canal, the Fontzeran locks, the castles of Ressac and Saint Basil, the Romanesque cathedral of Saint-Nazard in the old town and the Roman amphitheatre.- Italy
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– you won’t regret it! Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. The brightest pages in the history of this island are inscribed by Arabs, Normans and Spaniards. The fusion of many dissimilar cultures has created a unique face of Sicily. Here you can see perfectly preserved ancient Greek temples, Roman amphitheatres, Arab mosques. While relaxing in Sicily, visit the most famous sights of this island: Palermo and Monreale, the temple complex in Agrigento, the birthplace of Archimedes – Syracuse, the ancient Roman villa in Piazza Armerina and, of course, the largest active volcano in Europe – Etna.If the Mediterranean beaches of Sicily attract less than the opportunity to touch the treasures of world culture, go, for example, to Naples, Verona
or Tuscany.
In Naples, you can see the Royal Palace with the National Library on Plebiscite Square, built in the 17th century. There is also a chapel of St. Januarius (the patron saint of the city) in the Neapolitan baroque style with relics. Of interest are the Campodimonte Museum and Gallery, the National Museum of San Martino, the Girolamini Gallery, the museum and the Gothic church of Santa Chiara, which was founded in 1310, as well as the San Carlo Theater. One of the main attractions of Verona is the Roman amphitheater (Arena di Verona), which is the third largest in the world after the Colosseum in Rome and the arena in Capua. There are many magnificent churches in the city. The Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore is considered one of the finest achievements of Romanesque architecture. The city is another main attraction of the city, which attracts a lot of tourists – the legendary house of Juliet.Tuscany is a “country within a country”: with its temples and museums, wine cellars and the taste of the local Pecorino cheese.
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Beach holidays in December 2022. Where is the best place to relax on the sea
I tell you where to find the burning sun and the warmest sea in December. The best destinations in my opinion and experience.
Attention! Not all countries are open to tourists during a pandemic. Check the entry conditions in the list of open countries and official sources. See also where to go in winter in Russia.
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- Egypt
- Dominican Republic
- Cuba
- Mexico
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Where to go without a visa
- Where to relax cheaply
Egypt
The country is open, there are tours and direct flights.
This is the first option to consider when going on vacation by the sea in December. We ourselves will again go to Egypt this winter. Cheap, comfortable, not far to fly, warm enough even in December and very interesting if you find the strength to break away from the buffet and pool bar at the hotel. Sahara, Pyramids, Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Nile, Sinai, Red Sea – for the sake of these world-class wonders, it is worth flying even from Australia, and from our lands it is a must. However, if now you just want to fall on a deck chair under the warm sun and lazily sip a cocktail, then Egypt is perfect for this. “All inclusive” is practically a synonym for an Egyptian holiday, and prices in winter are pleasantly pleasing.
Now you can easily buy a last-minute tour for a week to Egypt for only 19000 ₽ for two (3 stars, breakfast). Such vouchers are instantly located on Travelat. AI tours in the top five with excellent ratings and reviews cost from 45,000 ₽ for two. No other country with a warm sea will offer you such good prices for December.
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It is believed that the warmest winter in Sharm el-Sheikh. There the microclimate is milder and the mountains surround the bay from all sides, so it is not so windy. Find out more about the weather and seasons in Egypt and see the best resorts.
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Sunset in the desert is wonderful. Photo from our first trip to Egypt.
Dominican Republic
The country is open, there are tours and direct flights.
That’s where you need to go in December to relax by the warm sea! Water +28°С, air +28°С. Perfect! We rested in the Dominican Republic just in December and we really liked this time of year in the Caribbean – the climate is more pleasant and light than in the same Thailand and Southeast Asia in general. A real thrill!
We traveled around the Dominican Republic by car, visited many places, and most of all we liked the Samana Peninsula. I definitely recommend it to those who appreciate a quiet and secluded holiday, gorgeous wild beaches, mighty ocean waves and beautiful nature.
There you will find a real tropical paradise. It was also a pleasure for us to relax in Bayahibe in the south of the island. There we lived on an all-inclusive basis in the wonderful Whala!bayahibe 4 * hotel, which I generally consider to be the best in terms of price-quality ratio in the whole country. Well, Punta Cana is suitable for those who need more movement and people around. Read more about resorts.
Tours for a week in December 2022 cost from 100 thousand for two. Find out how much a vacation in the Dominican Republic costs and how to travel cheaper: on your own or on a tour. See also our comparison of Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
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Enjoying a tropical Caribbean paradise in the Dominican Republic, on the Samana Peninsula. Colorado Beach on the Samana Peninsula. Big, deserted, beautiful and pleasant.
Cuba
The country is open, there are tours and direct flights.
Another tropical paradise! We also flew to Cuba in December and even celebrated the New Year there.
Oh, how I liked it there! There is no other such country, so not getting to know it is just a crime. An amazing fusion of Soviet and Caribbean. And how many contrasts: empty shelves in shops and lobsters in restaurants for tourists, a bus ticket for 1 ₽ and coconuts for 300 ₽, poor and dirty cities and the impeccable cleanliness of the sea. Cuba surprises every day, every hour, every minute. This is one of the most interesting and original countries where I have been.
The weather in Cuba in December will delight you: during the day +27…30°С, water in the sea +28°С. Read about the best resorts and find out how much it costs to go to Cuba.
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Somewhere in Old Havana. Beach in Varadero, Cuba.
Mexico
The country is open, there are tours and direct flights.
I have never seen such an azure sea as in Cancun, its color is simply magical. The climate there is also damn pleasant. So for a first-class vacation by the sea, feel free to come to the Riviera Maya in Mexico, you won’t regret it for sure.
We lived in Cancun for almost a month and a half in a rented apartment, and then for another three weeks we traveled by car through all the southern states and drove from one ocean to another. The country is insanely interesting and fantastically beautiful, so active tourists will also be delighted. A lot of things impressed me there, but most of all the cenotes and the Mayan pyramids. Just do not try to go to the terrible Chichen Itza! Choose only the right ruins of Mayan cities, and not this tourist attraction. I also wrote about the best cenotes. I also advise you to look at pink flamingos, the colonial city of Valladolid and the magical city of Izamal. All of the above are within a few hours drive of popular resorts, so you can easily see these amazing places with your own eyes.
Find out how to get cheap holidays in Mexico. Read about beach holidays, Mexican food and see reviews from tourists.
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Beach in Cancun. Stunning azure water in the Caribbean Sea.
Pyramid in Palenque. Izamal is a yellow magical city where the Mayans still live.
Thailand
The country is open, there are tours and direct flights, but entry conditions are still quite strict.
We love Thailand and have already gone there three times to rest and even spend the winter for several months. In Thailand you will find a pleasant atmosphere, smiling people, an interesting culture, a very warm sea even in December, an abundance of fruits, delicious local cuisine and low prices. Look at the prices of holidays in Thailand and find out how much a holiday in Phuket costs. Direct flights from Moscow to Phuket cost from 50 thousand ₽. Tours – from 100 thousand for two.
Read our travel tips for Thailand and find out how to fly cheap to Bangkok and Phuket. Check out our comparison of Pattaya and Phuket to find out where is the best place to stay.
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Thailand is one of the best places to relax by the warm sea in December.
In the photo: amazing Banana Beach in Phuket with a minimum of people, clear sea and picturesque views.
Vietnam
Currently closed for tourists from Russia.
We love this country very much (that’s why) and we are looking forward to its discovery. In Vietnam, you can find anything: mountains and sea, coolness and tropical heat, small islands and huge cities, desert and jungle, extraordinary local coffee and cheap seafood.
We have visited almost every resort in Vietnam. For the best beach holiday, go to Phu Quoc Island, but it will be the most expensive there. You will find the lowest prices and an incredible abundance of deliciously cooked marine reptiles in Mui Ne. The famous White and Red Dunes and the charming Fairy Creek are also located there. True, the sea and the beaches there are terrible. The most optimal resort is Nha Trang. It has excellent infrastructure, a cool Winperl amusement park, attractions, and low prices. A few hours drive from Nha Trang at an altitude of 2000 meters is the city of Dalat, where you will find a completely different Vietnam with mountain freshness and coffee plantations.
The most beautiful cities in the country are Hoi An with cute streets, canals and houses, and Hue with the stunning Forbidden City. Well, the main natural pearl is Halong Bay. There are so many interesting things to choose from!
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Admire the view of Halong Bay from Poets Mountain. Mysterious Forbidden City in Hue. White dunes in Mui Ne.
Where to go in December without a visa
Do you like to relax without unnecessary worries? Ok, here is a list of countries where you can go without a visa this December. I will not repeat the countries listed above, I will talk about new directions. So, here you will find a visa-free regime and a great vacation by the sea:
- UAE
- Maldives
- Seychelles
- Mauritius
- Philippines
- Hainan (China)
- Jordan
- Jamaica
- Bali (Indonesia)
- Malaysia
Plus, you can travel to many countries under the simplified visa system (e-visa or visa on arrival): Cambodia, Jordan, Cyprus, India, Cape Verde, Tanzania, Sri Lanka.
Where else to go without a visa? See the list of all countries.
Renata and I vacationed in the Philippines just in December: for a month we visited the capital, on the island of Cebu, then for two weeks we lived on the paradise island of Bantayan, and then we looked at the chocolate hills and visited the tarsiers on the island of Bohol.
Where to have a cheap vacation in December
We are looking for the most profitable tours on Level.Travel and Travelata services, but we have not used the services of street travel agencies for more than 10 years. As a result, we quickly find and book tours at great prices without overpaying travel agents. Find out how to buy tours cheaper.
I will list for you the countries where you can go on vacation as cheaply as possible in December 2022 abroad:
- Egypt — from 19,000 ₽ for two.
- Turkey — from 20000 ₽ for two. Yes, the sea is already quite cold, but you can relax in classy hotels several times cheaper than in summer.
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- UAE — from 35000 ₽ for two.
In other countries it is either too cold for swimming, or tours in December cost from 100 thousand for two.
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Where the sea is warm in December, nine countries with good weather in winter
November 10, 2016, 0:41 am
The closest warm country to Russia for a holiday in December is Israel (4 hours of summer). But it is warm, not hot. The water temperature just above 20°C is more suitable for bathing seasoned travelers. It takes a little longer to fly to cool but sunny resorts in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (water +22°C).
To get to a truly warm sea-ocean, you will have to spend an average of 8 hours on an airplane. Sri Lanka and Thailand will meet you with the most comfortable water temperature: +26-28°C. In India, on Goa, the ocean in December warms up to + 25 + 28 ° C.
The weather is pleasantly hot +32°C.
It takes about 10 hours to fly to Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. Sea water temperature: +21+25°C, +28°C and +26+28°C. The rainy season ends there in December. You can safely travel.
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9 countries where you can swim in December
- Israel
- Jordan
- UAE (United Arab Emirates)
- India (Goa)
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Myanmar (Burma)
Israel
In December, pleasant weather remains in the resorts of Israel, but the seas are already quite cool. On the Red and Dead Seas in December, only +22°C. In the Mediterranean, the water cools down to +20°C. It is better to look for hotels with pools with heated sea water. And the waters of the Dead Sea can be used for healing in spa centers.
Jordan
Both on the Dead and on the Red Sea – the water temperature in December is + 21 + 23 ° C.
In the capital, Amman, and in the famous Petra, the weather is only +14°C, and at night even +3°C. It may rain, for excursions you need to take an umbrella.
Sunny – in the south of Jordan in Aqaba. The temperature of the Red Sea is usually warmer than air +22°C. Although it can be quite chilly at night. Comfortable weather on the coast of the Dead Sea, here the water is again warmer than air + 22 ° C.
December is a favorable month for traveling around the sights of the historical cradle of Christianity, swinging on the salty waters of the Dead Sea and enjoying the sunny weather.
United Arab Emirates
Arabian nights in December are already quite cool and the gentle sea is not so warm. The water temperature in the Persian and Oman Gulfs is only +21°C. But there are few vacationers and prices are cheaper. You can safely visit local attractions and buy New Year’s gifts at the oriental bazaars.
India (Goa)
In December in Goa (India) – the opening of the beach season.
So, welcome to the coast of the Indian Ocean. December weather in India is dry and hot up to +34°C, the ocean warms up to +28°C.
Amazing sandy coasts, beautiful views and evergreen jungle. Fishing boats and… beach vendors. On the beaches of Goa, you can easily meet world celebrities. You just need to know which side to choose. North Goa is more democratic, famous for its parties. South – solid and more calm.
Anjuna beach in the south is quite a lively place with different clubs. And Tiracol beach is a quiet place for unity with nature.
Goa is characterized by low prices for accommodation and meals. This is one of the main advantages of the resort. You can join the original Indian culture by visiting the bright local bazaars with exotic souvenirs and riding an elephant. Joke. The sights and traditions of ancient India are worthy of a separate excursion program.
Sri Lanka
Just like in India, the heat in Sri Lanka subsides in December.
Air “cools down” to 28+30°C, and water to +27°C. A real beach boom at the beginning of winter is experienced by the southeast coast of Sri Lanka. The ocean waters are calm here.
The western part of the island is more suitable for surfers – waves are possible off the coast. In the south of the island you can watch huge turtles.
In December, the Ceylonese celebrate the “national month of birds” – you will get the opportunity to admire bird flights. Christmas in Ceylon is celebrated on December 25th. At this time, it is better to book hotels in advance.
Thailand
Out of competition for the warm sea in December – Thailand. Great weather attracts crowds of tourists. Water in the Gulf of Thailand can be warmer than air +29°C. The weather in December is perfect for both rest and excursions.
The cleanest and richest sea in Thailand is the Andaman. Resorts on its coast are perfect for a relaxing holiday and active participation in educational trips.
For a beach holiday in December, all resorts in Thailand are good, with the exception of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao – it rains there. During the high season, locals are eager to make money, so food and taxis won’t be cheap. Accordingly, accommodation must be booked in advance.
Vietnam
The beginning of our winter falls on the opening of the season in Vietnam. This is a country with excellent service and oriental exoticism. Waterfalls, lagoons, amazing beach scenery. The most popular beach resort in Vietnam is Nha Trang, but the sea is quite rough here in December. When it is still raining in the north and in the center of the country, it is already dry in the south and the water warms up to +25°C, and the air to +26°C. In Mui Ne, the cool breeze is suitable for kiting, the water temperature is +26°C. In Fukuoka it is pleasantly hot, the water is +28°C.
Cambodia
The Khmer kingdom also has access to the sea. Beach resorts are located on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand.
They are still little known to Russian tourists. Resorts are not luxurious, but quite comfortable.
For example, Sihanoukville in Cambodia acts as a place for relaxation after excursions Siem Rimp – Angkor – Phnom Penh. There are no sights here, but the nightlife is just seething.
In December, it is hot in Cambodia 30-32°C, the water is warm 24-26°C, but at night it rains, which wash clay from the coastal hills into the sea. Therefore, clean water periodically becomes cloudy.
The beaches are all different, you have to choose carefully. The beach in the town of Kep is remarkable with black volcanic sand and fairly clear water. White sand and spectacular views can be found on the islands off the coast of Cambodia. The main thing is that in December it is hot, sunny and warm ocean.
Myanmar (Burma)
Another alternative to Thailand is ancient Myanmar (before 1989 – Burma). Its beach resorts can compete with both Indian and Indonesian ones.
In the mountains of Myanmar – 0 ° C, and on the coast +29°C In December, acquaintance with the ancient kingdom and unusual nature can be combined with swimming in the warm sea. The main coastal resorts are not hot and rainless. In December, the water temperature on the coast of Myanmar is +26+28°C, the air temperature is +30+31°C. This month is ideal for diving. however, at night it is cool + 19 ° C.
White sand, clear water and palm forests – the best beach picture of Myanmar. Ngapali Beach is considered one of the most beautiful and cleanest in the world.
Ngapali is a resort of high-level hotels. Chaunta – for a budget holiday, the hotels here are similar to boarding houses. The Mergui archipelago is an ideal place for contemplating the surface and underwater beauty of the Andaman Sea. For diving, the Ngwe Saung resort with a well-developed infrastructure is also good.
If you look for places where you can get away from the bustle of the city and meditate, then it is on the beaches of Myanmar.
Tours for New Year’s December are distinguished by a festive extra charge, but hunting is worse than bondage! Nothing will stop the Russians, who are trying to exchange round dances around the Christmas tree for lying under a palm tree. The sound of the ocean. White sand. And warm, degrees so +25+30°C, no less.
Author of Article: Olga Morozova
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- La Palma: nature hikes and extreme sports.
What is the hottest island in the Canaries?
Ideally, from March to December, so that the average temperature is above 20 degrees, and if necessary, further reduction – from May to November. El Hierro, La Gomera and Grande The Canary Islands are hotter than long at the end of the year.
What is the hottest island in the Canaries?
Summer heat peaks are 33/34 ° C in El Hierro, the most island in the west and under a canopy, 37/38 ° C in La Palma and 40 ° C and plus in other Islands : these values can occur in short periods when wind is hot and dry blows from the Sahara desert (which in recent years are .
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What is the hottest Canary Island in January?
Gran Canaria in Janvier
The average temperatures of are between 17°C and 21°C, but be aware that depending on the year they can drop as low as 12°C and rise as high as 28°C.
Which Canary Island to choose in November?
En November , Fuerteventura benefits from fairly weak sunshine lasting about 6 hours per day, with an estimated number of rainy days this month of 6.
Which Canary Island in October?
- El Hierro is the recommended destination for October .
- Fuerteventura is a highly recommended destination for October .
- Gran Canaria is a highly recommended destination for October .
- La Gomera is the recommended destination for October .
- La Palma is the recommended destination for October .
What is the hottest Canary Island in February?
Fuerteventura en February
Average temperatures in are between 17°C and 21°C, but keep in mind that depending on the year they can drop to 10°C and rise to 30°C.
Quel Was the weather in Fuerteventura 15 February from last year?
Where is the hottest place in the Canary Islands in April?
Fuerteventura in April
The average temperature is between 18°C and 23°C, but be aware that depending on the year they can drop to 12°C and rise to 36°C.
When swim in the Canaries?
The best months for swim in Grande Canary Islands June, July, August, September, October and November.
What is the hottest Canary Island in November?
La Palma at November
The average temperatures of are between 20°C and 24°C, but be aware that depending on the year they can drop to 14°C and rise to 31°C.
What is the weather like in December in the Canaries?
En Dec , then The Canaries offer very contrasting temperatures compared to what can be found throughout Europe.
The weather forecast for this winter month will average between 19 and 23°C, so extreme cold weather is not favorable for tourism.
Which Canary Island is the hottest in February?
Fuerteventura en February
The average temperature is between 17°C and 21°C, but be aware that depending on the year they can drop to 10°C and rise to 30°C.
Which Canary Island is hottest in December?
La Palma in December
The average temperature is between 19°C and 22°C, but be aware that depending on the year they can drop to 14°C and rise to 28°C.
What is the temperature in the Canary Islands in November?
Le month November in Tenerife is most often characterized by pace Variable. We can look forward to 17 sunny days, but we should expect 7% of pace threatens usually heavy rain. For that month November , then temperature minimales are with an average of 21 ° C and a maximum of 22 ° C.
Which of the Canary Islands is the hottest in October?
Go for example to Lanzarote , one of Canary Islands le hot .
What is the Canary Island like in winter?
Re: To Canaries : where to go in December? The southern parts of Tenerife and Grand Canaris should get a few extra hours of sun throughout the year, but you can get exactly the kind of vibe you don’t like. I recommend them Islands East, namely Lanzarote or Fuerteventura.
Which Canary Island is the hottest in October?
Go, for example, to Lanzarote, one of Canary Islands le hot .
Which Canary Island in February?
On Islands from Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura you will find large sand dunes reminiscent of the Sahara Desert. On Tenerife and Lanzarote you will find black sand beaches as well as incredible volcanic landscapes.
30° 27° - Mogán beaches.
- Famara beach.
- El Castillo beach.
- Las Vistas beach.
- Corralejo Viejo.
- El Ancon beach.
- La Concha beach – El Cotillo.
- Los Patos beach.
- countries Caribbean ;
- not very familiar to us Israeli Eilat on the Red Sea;
- South East Asia ;
- the most touristic state of India – Goa .
- 1 Geografía
- 1.1 Clima
- 1.2 Playas
- 1.3 Espacios verdes
- 2 Historia
- 2.1 Fundación
- 2.2 Ataques piratas
- 2.3 Historia reciente
- 3 Demografía
- 3.1 Área metropolitana
- 4 Administración y política
- 4.1 Gobierno municipal
- 4.2 Organización territorial
- 4.3 Barrios
- 4.3.1 Vegueta y Triana
- 4.3.2 El Puerto
- 4.4 Representación consular
- 5 Servicios
- 5.1 Educación
- 5.1.1 Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- 5.1.2 Centros escolares internacionales
- 5.1.3 Institutos de educación complementarios
- 5.2 Sanidad
- 5.3 Transporte
- 5.3.1 Guaguas
- 5. 3.2 MetroGuagua
- 5.3.3 Bicicleta
- 5.3.4 Ferrocarril
- 5.1 Educación
- 6 Patrimonio
- 7 Cultura
- 7.1 Teatros
- 7.2 Auditorios y palacios de congresos
- 7.3 Museos y salas de exposiciones
- 7.4 Festivales
- 7.5 Fiestas
- 7.6 Bibliotecas
- 7.7 Patronazgo de la ciudad
- 7.8 Bajada de la Virgen del Pino
- 7.9 Ocio nocturno
- 7.10 Deportes
- 7.11 Ciudades hermanadas
- 8 Véase también
- 9 Notas
- 10 Referencias
- 11 Bibliografía
- 12 Enlaces externos
- Jardín botánico Viera y Clavijo
- Parque de Las Rehoyas
- Parque de ocio en Cuesta Ramón
- Parque Doramas
- Parque urbano de Siete Palmas (Parque Juan Pablo II)
- Parque urbano de La Ballena
- Alemania
- Austria
- Bélgica
- Bolivia
- Brasil
- Cabo Verde (preferente)
- Chile
- Colombia
- Corea
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Estados Unidos
- Finlandia
- Francia
- Grecia
- Guatemala
- Guinea Bissau
- Guinea Conakri
- Guinea Ecuatorial
- Irlanda
- Islandia
- Italia
- Japón
- Luxemburgo
- Marruecos
- Mauritania
- Nicaragua
- Noruega
- Panamá
- Paraguay
- Perú
- Portugal
- Reino Unido
- Rusia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Suecia
- Suiza
- Togo
- Uruguay
- Antigua Muralla de Las Palmas
- Archivo Histórico Provincial Joaquín Blanco
- Barrio de Triana
- Biblioteca Insular (Hurtado de Mendoza 2)
- Biblioteca Pública del Estado
- Capilla Anglicana
- Casa del Niño
- Casa Falcón y Quintana
- Casa Manrique
- Casa Museo de Pérez Galdós
- Casa Regental, en la Plaza de Santa Ana
- Casa y jardín de Rodríguez Quegles
- Casas de la Mayordomía y Ermita de San Antonio Abad (Barranco de Tamaraceite)
- Castillo de la Luz o de las Isletas
- Castillo de Mata
- Castillo de San Cristóbal
- Catedral de Canarias
- Cementerio de Vegueta
- Cementerio Inglés
- Conjunto de la calle Perojo e inmediaciones
- Conjunto Histórico Artístico del Barrio de Vegueta
- Edificio Elder-Miller
- Ermita de San Antonio Abad
- Ermita de San Pedro González Telmo
- Gabinete Literario
- Iglesia de San José
- Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
- Inmueble Calle Doctor Chil 21 y 23 (Antiguo edificio del Santo Oficio)
- Inmueble Calle Reyes Católicos 47
- Inmuebles modernistas de la Calle Triana números 76, 78, 80 y 82
- Mercado del Puerto de La Luz
- El Museo Canario
- Museo Néstor
- Sitio Histórico de los Siete Lagares
- Teatro Pérez Galdós
- Templo Parroquial de San Francisco de Asís
- Yacimiento Cueva de los Canarios de El Confital
- Zona Arqueológica Cuevas de los Frailes (compartido con Santa Brígida)
- El teatro Pérez Galdós fue diseñado por el arquitecto Francisco Jareño y Alarcón en 1867. Su aspecto actual, con algunas modificaciones, se debe a las intervenciones de Fernando Navarro y Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre, tras el incendio que lo destruyó casi por completo en 1928. Este último contó con la colaboración de su hermano, el pintor Néstor de la Torre, quien se encargó de decorar el patio de butacas, los salones y el escenario. En un principio se llamó teatro de Tirso de Molina, hasta que en 1901, coincidiendo con el estreno de Electra, adoptó el nombre del escritor canario Benito Pérez Galdós. Tras unas obras de remodelación, el teatro reabrió sus puertas nuevamente en abril de 2007.
- El teatro Cuyás, en el escenario del antiguo cine Cuyás, es una obra del arquitecto racionalista canario Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre. Su sala principal tiene capacidad para 940 personas, repartidas entre el patio de butacas y dos anfiteatros. Posee además un amplio patio que permite la organización de eventos al aire libre. Se está construyendo actualmente una sala alternativa y de ensayos con capacidad para un centenar de butacas.
- La Sala Insular de Teatro es un espacio escénico peculiar que se levanta en la nave principal de una antigua iglesia. En 2007, tras unas obras de remodelación, la sala volvió a abrir sus puertas al público, acogiendo pequeños montajes de compañías locales.
- El teatro Guiniguada, el antiguo teatro cine Avellaneda, fue sede de la Filmotéca Canaria. Su rehabilitación se inició en junio de 2000 para reabrirse el 27 de marzo de 2011 con una inversión pública que superó los 6 millones de euros. Desde entonces este gran teatro ha formado parte de la red canaria de artes escénicas.[54]
- El auditorio Alfredo Kraus se halla a orillas del Atlántico, junto a la playa de Las Canteras, en una de las zonas más privilegiadas de la urbe. Cuenta con 13.200 m², en los que se disponen 11 salas que permiten acoger desde conciertos hasta convenciones y grandes congresos.
- El palacio de Congresos de Gran Canaria se halla en las instalaciones de la Institución Ferial de Canarias, con un aforo para 800 personas en 16 000 m².
- El Centro de Iniciativas de la Caja de Ahorros de Canarias (CICCA) ocupa uno de los edificios realizados a mitad del siglo XIX en el barrio de Triana por el arquitecto Manuel Ponce de León. Es un pequeño centro de congresos con la más avanzada tecnología y capacidad para 500 personas.
- El Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM), inaugurado en 1989, es una de las más importantes referencias de la vida cultural y artística de las Islas Canarias. Se encarga de divulgar el arte hecho en las islas en relación con el resto del mundo, especialmente con África, América y Europa. Posee exposiciones temporales y permanentes que abarcan desde las vanguardias históricas hasta las últimas tendencias. Ubicado en la calle de Los Balcones de Vegueta, conserva la fachada original del siglo XVIII.
- El Museo Canario se encuentra en el barrio histórico de Vegueta. Fue fundado en 1879. Se trata de una sociedad científico-cultural de rango internacional, asociada al Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC). Cuenta con una valiosa colección de objetos arqueológicos canarios, que se exhiben en 16 salas. Está dotado además de una biblioteca con más de 60.000 volúmenes, muchos de ellos sobre temas canarios. Su hemeroteca abarca desde 1785 hasta nuestros días.
- La Casa-Museo Pérez Galdós está ubicada en el otro barrio histórico de la ciudad, el de Triana. Se trata de la casa natal de Benito Pérez Galdós. Aquí se halla el mejor fondo documental sobre este novelista grancanario, con una amplia colección de documentos, libros, muebles y objetos personales del escritor. Además en el corazón de la Plaza de la Feria podemos contemplar la escultura de Benito Pérez Galdós realizada por el artista Pablo Serrano en la que anualmente se deposita la tradicional ofrenda floral con motivo del Nacimiento del escritor.
- La Casa Museo de Colón se halla en la Plaza de San Antonio Abad, en la trasera de la catedral. Su exposición versa sobre la historia de Canarias y su relación con América. Posee 13 salas de exposiciones permanentes, una biblioteca y un centro de estudios especializado, así como diversos espacios destinados a actividades temporales. El complejo consta de varias casas, una de las cuales fue la residencia del antiguo gobernador (más conocida ahora como casa de Colón), visitada por Cristóbal Colón durante su primer viaje a América en 1492. Se organiza en cinco áreas temáticas: América antes del Descubrimiento, Colón y sus viajes, Canarias: enclave estratégico y base de experimentación del Nuevo Mundo, Historia y génesis de la ciudad de Las Palmas, y Pintura del siglo XVI a inicios del XX.
- El Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnología está situado junto al Parque de Santa Catalina. Es un espacio dedicado a la cultura científica y tecnológica, mostrándose de forma interactiva y didáctica. El edificio Elder data de finales del siglo XIX, aunque está reformado. Dispone de salas de exposiciones, talleres de física recreativa, planetario digital, cine de gran formato 3D. Conserva también algunas piezas históricas, como una auténtica locomotora de vapor y un avión supersónico de combate CASA-Northrop F-5.
- El Museo Néstor se halla en el barrio de Ciudad Jardín. Dedicado al pintor modernista Néstor Martín Fernández de la Torre, fue inaugurado en 1956 dentro del conjunto arquitectónico del Pueblo Canario, concebido por él mismo y construido por su hermano Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre. Posee 10 salas de exposición, así como un centro de documentación y pedagogía.
- Museo Diocesano de arte sacro situado en el lateral sur de la Catedral de Canarias, en el llamado Patio de Los Naranjos.
- Museo Castillo de Mata, estuvo dedicado a la historia de la ciudad desde el siglo XV hasta la actualidad, en función de la historia del Castillo y su arqueología y la relación con el mar de la ciudad. Posteriormente se ha reconvertido en sala de exposiciones temporales y del fondo artístico del Museo Néstor de la Torre[55]
- Fundación de arte y pensamiento Martín Chirino, exposición de 25 obras del escultor grancanario Martín Chirino que forman parte de la exposición permanente en el interior del Castillo de la Luz, unas piezas que realizan un repaso por la trayectoria de artista.[56]
- Acuario Poema del Mar, instalación que representa 35 ecosistemas acuáticos distribuidos en distintos acuarios con un total de 7,5 millones de litros de agua.[57] Cuenta con el cristal curvo más grande del mundo, un metacrilato de 140 toneladas de peso, 36 metros de largo y siete metros de alto.[58]
- San Martín Centro de Cultura Contemporánea, situado en Vegueta, ocupó el edificio que albergó el primer hospital de la ciudad y exhibió exposiciones temporales, de arte moderno y contemporáneo. El edificio está en proceso de ampliación y ocupará en el futuro el Museo de Bellas Artes de Gran Canaria[59]
- Centro de Arte La Regenta, se sitúa en el edificio de una antigua fábrica de tabacos, en el barrio de Puerto-Canteras. Es una institución pública dedicada al arte contemporáneo.[60]
- Festival Internacional de Cine de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Festival de Cine Fantástico y Terror de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Festival de Música de Canarias
- Festival de Teatro, Música y Danza (Temudas fest)[62]
- Canarias Jazz
- WOMAD Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: World of Music, Arts and Dance, entre 2014 y 2016 se celebró en Fuerteventura[63] volviendo en 2017. [64]
- Festival de Ópera de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Festival de Zarzuela de Canarias
- Canarias Mediafest: festival internacional de arte y culturas digitales
- Animayo: festival internacional de animación, efectos especiales y videojuegos
- Cine+Food: festival de cine y gastronomía
- Macfest: música electrónica y arte sonoro de la Macaronesia
- Monopol Music Festival.[65]
- Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Gala Drag Queen de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Fiestas Fundacionales (24 de junio)
- Fiestas Oficiales de la Ciudad: Fiestas de la Virgen de la Luz en La Naval declaradas en 1985 y se celebran en octubre, Fiestas de San Lorenzo declaradas en 1990 y que se celebran en agosto, Fiestas del Pilar en Guanarteme declaradas en 1991 y que tienen lugar en octubre, Fiestas de la Virgen de los Dolores en Ciudad Alta declaradas en 2014 y que se celebran en septiembre, y las Fiestas de la Virgen del Carmen de La Isleta declaradas en 2016 y que se celebran en julio.
- La Biblioteca Insular, que cuenta con capacidad para 500 usuarios en sus tres plantas, además de un salón de actos y más de 100 conexiones de ordenador con 20 puntos de acceso a Internet.
- La Biblioteca Simón Benítez Padilla, centro especializado en Geología, Biología y Ecología que recoge el valioso fondo bibliográfico del expresidente del Museo Canario Simón Benítez Padilla, notable impulsor del estudio de la cultura canaria.
- Biblioteca Pública del Estado.[66]
- El Archivo Histórico Provincial Joaquín Blanco, que recoge 160 años de la historia de la ciudad, ya que el incendio de las Casas Consistoriales en 1845 destruyó todo el fondo documental previo.
- UD Las Palmas club perteneciente a la Segunda División de España. Disputa sus partidos en el Estadio de Gran Canaria, anteriormente los disputaba en el Estadio Insular.
- Herbalife Gran Canaria perteneciente a la Liga ACB de baloncesto y asiduo participante en competiciones europeas, en la temporada 2014-15 jugó la final de la Eurocup. Disputa sus partidos en el Gran Canaria Arena.
- Club Voleibol J.A.V. Olímpico equipo femenino que milita en la Superliga Femenina de Voleibol.
- Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria, club con numerosos campeones olímpicos y mundiales de diversas categorías.[74]
- Club Natación Metropole.
- Club Natación Las Palmas.
- Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, fundado el 17 de diciembre de 1891, siendo el decano de los clubes de España. [75]
- La Transgrancanaria, prueba de trail running que recorre la isla y que en diferentes ediciones ha tenido salida o llegada en la capital.
- La Gran Canaria Maratón, recorre íntegramente las calles de la ciudad, tanto las modalidades de maratón como de mediamaratón.
- LPA Night Run, es una nueva prueba, que recorre los lugares de interés de la ciudad de noche, aprovechando las buenas temperaturas que tiene la ciudad.
- San Antonio, Texas, Estados Unidos (25 de septiembre de 1975)
- Nuadibú, Mauritania (31 de octubre de 1986)
- Garachico, Tenerife, España (30 de octubre de 1998)
- Praia, Cabo Verde (27 de febrero de 2009)
- Rabat, Marruecos (27 de marzo de 2009)
- Xiamen, República Popular de China (27 de marzo de 2009)
- Martinsicuro, Italia (23 de marzo de 2010)
- Gdansk, Polonia (25 de febrero de 2011)
- Génova, Italia (25 de febrero de 2011)
- Vigo, España (25 de febrero de 2011)[77]
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Vista Parcial de La Isleta
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Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria
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Kiosco de Música en San Telmo
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La Península de la Isleta
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Hotel Santa Catalina
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Monumento a Benito Pérez Galdós
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Plaza de Cairasco
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Plaza de España
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Gobierno de Canarias
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pino
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Plaza de San Francisco
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Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
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Auditorio Alfredo Kraus y Palacio de Congresos de Canarias
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Parque Santa Catalina
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Puerto de La Luz
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Calle Perojo
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Árbol de Navidad frente al Teatro Pérez Galdós
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Quiosco modernista en el Parque de San Telmo
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Vista de Las Canteras desde la trasera del Auditorio Alfredo Kraus
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Parque Doramas
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Vista del Puerto de Las Palmas desde Alcaravaneras
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Playa de la Laja
- Provincia de Las Palmas
- Gran Canaria
- ↑ El uso de palmense es minoritario. En general, los habitantes de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria no suelen nombrarse con un gentilicio; simplemente son «de Las Palmas».
- ↑ Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (ed.). «Las Palmas de Gran Canaria». Datos de altitud para Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en la página de previsión meteorológica de AEMET provenientes del Nomenclátor geográfico de municipios y entidades de población del Instituto Geográfico Nacional: [1].
- ↑ Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) (ed.). «Mapa topográfico de España del Instituto Geográfico Nacional». Consultado el 1 de octubre de 2016.
- ↑ Real Academia Española y Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española. «palmense». Diccionario de la lengua española (23.ª edición).
- ↑ Memoria de la Alcaldía de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2019
- ↑ «Real Decreto 1147/2020, de 15 de diciembre, por el que se declaran oficiales las cifras de población resultantes de la revisión del Padrón municipal referidas al 1 de enero de 2020. ». 31 de diciembre de 2020. 30 de diciembre de 2020.
- ↑ a b La Junta Suprema de Canarias. Volumen I. Buenaventura Bonnet y Riveron. Real Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País de Tenerife, Editorial: Editorial Interinsular Canaria SA, publicado en Santa Cruz de Tenerife en 1980 (reedición de 1948) Páginas 104-106
- ↑ C.G.P.J. «C.G.P.J – Qué es el TSJ Canarias». www.poderjudicial.es. Consultado el 5 de octubre de 2018.
- ↑ «Página web oficial de la Diócesis de Canarias».
- ↑ «El CES». www.cescanarias.org. Consultado el 5 de octubre de 2018.
- ↑ Nafría, Ismael (18 de junio de 2018). «Las 70 áreas metropolitanas de España según su población – The NBP». The New Barcelona Post. Consultado el 5 de octubre de 2018.
- ↑ Situación y Clima Archivado el 29 de junio de 2010 en Wayback Machine. Web oficial del Ayuntamiento
- ↑ «Publicación de la AEMET: Mapas climáticos de España (1981-2010) y ETo (1996-2016)».
- ↑ Whitmore, Thomas (1996). Pleasant Weather Ratings (pdf) (en inglés). ISBN 0-9645785-7-3. Archivado desde el original el 20 de agosto de 2014. Consultado el 19 de agosto de 2014.
- ↑ AEMET. Valores climatológicos normales. Gran Canaria Aeropuerto (Consultado el 9/11/2017)
- ↑ «Datos de la Agencia Estatal de Meteorología: Valores extremos en la estación meteorológica del Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria.».
- ↑ «Playa Viva. Playas de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria».
- ↑ «La Provincia – Diario de Las Palmas».
- ↑ «Parques y Jardines». Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- ↑ ««La Gesta del Batán: IV centenario del ataque holandés a Gran Canaria.»».
- ↑ «Ley de Municipal de 1935.».
- ↑ a b «Estadística de la Evolución Histórica de la Población. Municipios por islas de Canarias. 1768-2021». Instituto Canario de Estadística. Consultado el 20 de enero de 2022.
- ↑ Anaga convierte a Santa Cruz en la tercera gran ciudad de España con más suelo natural
- ↑ «Augusto Hidalgo (PSOE) será el nuevo alcalde de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria». Consultado el 4 de julio de 2016.
- ↑ «Resultado de las Elecciones Municipales en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria». El País. 2011.
- ↑ a b c Herrera Piqué (op. cit.)
- ↑ Casa – Museo de Colón Revista de Turismo, Viajes y Vacaciones
- ↑ «Las viviendas urbanas más caras de Canarias se hallan en primera línea de Las Canteras.». www.laprovincia.es. La Provincia – Diario de Las Palmas. Consultado el 9 de diciembre de 2016.
- ↑ «Canarias Ahora.es».
- ↑ HOSTELTUR. «Gran Canaria da un salto al ocio del siglo XXI con el Poema del Mar | Economía». Hosteltur: Toda la información de turismo. Consultado el 9 de diciembre de 2016.
- ↑ GranCanaria.com. «Hospitales. Clínicas. Oficinas consulares. Isla de Gran Canaria.». www.grancanaria.com. Archivado desde el original el 10 de octubre de 2016. Consultado el 9 de octubre de 2016.
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- ↑ “Contacto.” The British School of Gran Canaria. Consultado el 8 de abril de 2015. “Crta. Tafira a Marzagán s/n. El Sabinal 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Las Palmas”
- ↑ “Ubicación.” Colegio Americano de Las Palmas. Consultado el 8 de abril de 2015. “Carretera de los Hoyos, Km 1.7 35017-Las Palmas de Gran Canaria España”
- ↑ “Contacto Archivado el 18 de marzo de 2017 en Wayback Machine..” Liceo Francés de Gran Canaria. Consultado el 8 de abril de 2015. “LYCÉE FRANÇAIS RENÉ-VERNEAU de GRAN CANARIA Crta. de Taliarte s/n 35214, Telde (Espagne)”
- ↑ “欧州の日本人学校一覧” (). MEXT. Consultado el 6 de abril de 2015. “ラス・パルマス Japanese School of Las Palmas Carretera Del Centro 47, Tafira Alta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,Espana ”
- ↑ Ávila Tàpies, Rosalía (Universidad de Kioto) y Josefina Domínguez Mujica (Universidad de Las Palmas). “Canarias en el imaginario japonés: el análisis de tres narrativas contemporáneas” (, Archivo PDF). Anuario de Estudios Atlánticos ISSN 0570-4065, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (2011), número. 57, pp. 525-56. Recibido 26 de mayo de 2010. Aceptado 30 de junio de 2010. CITADO: p. 528 (PDF 4/38). “El colegio japonés «rasuparumasu nihonjin gakko-» en Tafira Baja, abierto en el año 1973 (octubre) como el tercer colegio japonés más antiguo de Europa y el primero de España, se cerró definitivamente en el 2000 (marzo).”
- ↑ “関係機関へのリンク” (Archivo). The Japan School of Doha. Consultado el 31 de marzo de 2015. “アテネ日本人学校（2007年3月休校）” y “ラス・パルマス日本人学校（2001年3月閉校）”
- ↑ “欧州の補習授業校一覧(). MEXT, 2 de enero de 2003. Consultado el 6 de abril de 2015. “ラス・パルマス La escueda [sic] complementaria japonesa de Las Palmas Carretera del Centro 47,TafiraAlta,LasPalmas de Gran Canaria SPAIN”
- ↑ «GUAGUAS MUNICIPALES – La Empresa – ¿Quiénes somos?». www.guaguas.com. Archivado desde el original el 6 de junio de 2017. Consultado el 24 de febrero de 2017.
- ↑ «Global». www.globalsu.net. Archivado desde el original el 25 de febrero de 2017. Consultado el 24 de febrero de 2017.
- ↑ La Guagua Turística Archivado el 10 de junio de 2013 en Wayback Machine. Página web del Patronato de Turismo de Gran Canaria
- ↑ Guagua Turística Ayto. de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- ↑ «Metroguagua». www.guaguas.com. Consultado el 24 de febrero de 2017.
- ↑ a b «La MetroGuagua – El Recorrido». www.guaguas.com. Consultado el 5 de noviembre de 2021.
- ↑ «MetroGuagua avanza a trompicones en la capital». Canarias7. 4 de julio de 2021. Consultado el 5 de noviembre de 2021.
- ↑ a b «El Ayuntamiento amplía el carril bici de la Avenida Marítima con un proyecto de actuación en 2.320 metros cuadrados de superficie». laspalmasgc.es. 6 de mayo de 2015. Consultado el 7 de mayo de 2015.
- ↑ «ByBike LPA crece al ritmo de lo que demanda la ciudad». 5 de mayo de 2015. Consultado el 7 de mayo de 2015.
- ↑ «Alquiler de bicicletas». Consultado el 7 de mayo de 2015.
- ↑ «Sítycleta, el nuevo sistema de bici pública de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria». Sagulpa. Consultado el 25 de abril de 2018.
- ↑ «Carriles Bici». www.laspalmasgc.es. Consultado el 25 de abril de 2018.
- ↑ «El tren de Gran Canaria pasará de la capital al sur de Gran Canaria».
- ↑ «El Cabildo confía en financiar los 1.650 millones del tren de Gran Canaria con fondos europeos».
- ↑ «Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte». www. mecd.gob.es. Consultado el 9 de octubre de 2016.
- ↑ «El Teatro Guiniguada de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria reabre sus puertas con la intención de ser un recinto “muy vivo”». 20minutos.es – Últimas Noticias. Consultado el 24 de febrero de 2017.
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- ↑ Fundación Martín Chirino
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- ↑ «Horarios 2017». Monopol Music Festival. Archivado desde el original el 12 de abril de 2017. Consultado el 12 de abril de 2017.
- ↑ «Festival de Teatro, Música y Danza TEMUDAS». lpatemudasfest.com. Consultado el 16 de abril de 2019.
- ↑ «Gran Tarajal acogerá el Festival WOMAD Fuerteventura». Europa Press (Puerto del Rosario (Canarias)). 26 de septiembre de 2014. Consultado el 9 de junio de 2016.
- ↑ Alberto García Saleh (5 de agosto de 2017). «El Womad regresa a la ciudad». La Provincia. Consultado el 7 de marzo de 2018.
- ↑ «Monopol Music Festival». Monopol Music Festival. Archivado desde el original el 12 de abril de 2017. Consultado el 12 de abril de 2017.
- ↑ «La Biblioteca Pública del Estado en Las Palmas».
- ↑ a b c «Sitio oficial de la parroquia. Véase último párrafo del apartado primero: La Parroquia.».
- ↑ a b «Visita virtual en la página oficial de la parroquia de san Francisco. Véase el número 13.».
- ↑ a b «La procesión por antonomasia de la ciudad».
- ↑ «Santa Ana, patrona de Gran Canaria.».
- ↑ «Véase la página trece donde se cita el patronazgo de la santa sobre la isla.».
- ↑ «Página oficial de la Pontificia y Real Archicofradía de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad».
- ↑ «Y la Virgen del Pino bajó a la capital 50 veces.».
- ↑ «Palmarés general del Club Naútico de Gran Canaria». Archivado desde el original el 15 de julio de 2011. Consultado el 12 de noviembre de 2009.
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- ↑ a b Hermanamientos. Página oficial del Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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- Herrera Piqué, Alfredo (1984). Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Alcorcón: Editorial Rueda, S.L. ISBN 84-7207-041-7.
- Martín Galán, Fernando (2001). Las Palmas Ciudad y Puerto – Cinco siglos de evolución. Fundación Puertos de Las Palmas. ISBN 84-607-2186-8.
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- ↑ Desde el 26 de junio de 2018, la isla de La Graciosa pasó de ser considerada un islote a ser considerada la octava isla habitada de Canarias, tras la aprobación, por unanimidad, de una moción en el Senado de España. Actualmente se encuentra en trámites de ser considerada una pedanía, aunque administrativamente seguirá adscrita al municipio de Teguise de la isla de Lanzarote.
- ↑ a b «Real Decreto 1147/2020, de 15 de diciembre, por el que se declaran oficiales las cifras de población resultantes de la revisión del Padrón municipal referidas al 1 de enero de 2020. ». 31 de diciembre de 2020. 30 de diciembre de 2020.
- ↑ «Real Decreto 743/2019, de 20 de diciembre, por el que se declaran oficiales las cifras de población resultantes de la revisión del Padrón municipal referidas al 1 de enero de 2019.». 27 de diciembre de 2019. 20 de diciembre de 2019.
- ↑ Worldpostalcodes.org, Códigos postales de España por provincia.
- ↑ a b Real Decreto de 30 de noviembre de 1833 en wikisource
- ↑ a b Real Decreto de 30 de noviembre de 1833 en el sitio web oficial del Gobierno de Canarias
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- 2.4 Consolidación de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (1992-actualidad)
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- 4.6.2 Instalaciones en la isla de Lanzarote
- 4.6.3 Instalaciones en la isla de Fuerteventura
- 4.7 Transportes
- 5 Organización institucional[35]
- 5.1 Órganos unipersonales
- 5.1.1 Rector
- 5.1.1.1 Lista de rectores desde la creación de la ULPGC
- 5.1.1 Rector
- 5.2 Órganos colegiados
- 5.2.1 Claustro Universitario
- 5.2.2 Consejo de Gobierno
- 5.2.3 Consejo social
- 5.2.3.1 Lista de presidentes del Consejo Social de la ULPGC [41]
- 5.2.4 Juntas de escuelas o facultades
- 5.1 Órganos unipersonales
- 6 Doctores honoris causa[42]
- 7 Véase también
- 8 Referencias
- 9 Bibliografía
- 10 Enlaces externos
- 10.
1 Redes sociales
- 10.
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación.
- Facultad de Traducción e Interpretación
- Facultad de Geografía e Historia
- Facultad de Filología
- Instituto Universitario de Análisis y Aplicaciones Textuales (IATEXT)
- Facultad de Ciencias de La Salud
- Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria.
- Edificio de servicios generales
- La Granja
- Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias (IUIBS)
- Facultad de Veterinaria
- Hospital Clínico Veterinario
- Instituto Universitario de Sanidad Animal y Seguridad Alimentaria (IUSA)
- Biblioteca de Veterinaria
- Instituto Universitario de Oceanografía y Cambio Global (IOCAG)
- Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias
- Banco Nacional de Algas
- Escuela Universitaria Adscrita de Turismo de Lanzarote (EUTL)
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud en Lanzarote
- Delegación de la ULPGC en Lanzarote
- Unidad de Apoyo a la Docencia de la ULPGC
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud en Fuerteventura
- Estructura de Teleformación ULPGC
- Biblioteca universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud en Fuerteventura
- Alfredo Kraus Trujillo, tenor grancanario. 1992.
- Juan Díaz Rodríguez, médico, maestro y licenciado en Derecho. 1992.
- Werner Arber, premio Nobel de Medicina 1978. 1996.
- Jean Dausset, premio Nobel de Medicina 1980. 1996
- Renato Dulbecco, premio Nobel de Medicina 1975. 1996.
- Carleton Gajdusek, Premio Nobel de Medicina 1976. 1996.
- Hamilton Smith, Premio Nobel de Medicina 1978. 1996.
- Christian B. Anfinsen, Premio Nobel de Química 1972. 1996.
- Severo Ochoa, Premio Nobel de Medicina 1959. 1996.
- Santiago Grisolía, Premio Príncipe de Asturias 1990. 1996.
- José Saramago, Premio Nobel de Literatura 1998. 1999.
- Manuel Alvar, Precursor del estudio del español de Canarias. 1999.
- César Manrique, Pintor, escultor y artista español. 1999.
- Pedro Lezcano Montalvo, Poeta y dramaturgo. 2001.
- Ramón Trujillo Carreño, Estudioso de la Semántica, especialmente del español hablado en Canarias.
2001.
- Miguel López Alegría, Astronauta de la Nasa. 2001.
- Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Premio Nobel de la Paz en 1992, Premio Unesco Educación para la Paz en 1990 y Premio Príncipe de Asturias de Cooperación Internacional en 1998. 2001.
- Eugenio Coseriu, Lingüista especializado en filología románica. 2003.
- Jesús Telo Núñez, Ha dedicado toda su vida a la promoción y desarrollo del deporte en Canarias. 2003.
- Humberto López Morales, romanista, lingüista, dialectólogo, lexicógrafo, hispanista y pedagogo cubano. 2003.
- Antonio Bethencourt Massieu, historiador e investigador español. 2004.
- Francisco Morales Padrón, historiador, investigador y profesor universitario español. 2004.
- Antonio Rumeu de Armas, historiador y académico español. 2004.
- M. Francoise Colliere, historiadora. 2005.
- Domingo Ruano Gil, médico grancanario y Catedrático de la Universidad de Barcelona. 2005.
- Carlos Bas Peired, científico, biólogo marino, oceanógrafo y ecólogo marino español.
2005.
- Enrique V. Iglesias, economista, político y escritor uruguayo de origen español. 2006.
- Juan José Falcón Sanabria, compositor musical. 2006.
- Martín Chirino, escultor grancanario. 2008.
- Álvaro Cuervo García, economista español. 2008.
- Amador Jover Moyano, catedrático de Anatomía Patológica. 2009.
- Francisco Michavila Pitarch, catedrático de Matemática Aplicada. 2009.
- Ricardo Senabre Sempere, catedrático de Teoría de la Literatura y Literatura Comparada. 2009.
- Mateo Valero Cortés, catedrático de Arquitectura de Computadores. 2009.
- Nelson Mandela, abogado, político, primer presidente de Sudáfrica y Premio Nobel de la Paz.2010.
- Mario Vargas Llosa, escritor y Nobel de Literatura en el año 2010. 2012.
- Pepe Dámaso, artista grancanario. 2013.
- Federico Mayor Zaragoza, farmacéutico, profesor, poeta, político y alto funcionario internacional español. 2014.
- Antonio Tejera, catedrático de Geografía e Historia.
2017.
- Miguel Rodríguez-Pantoja, catedrático de Filología latina. 2017.
- Banco Español de Algas
- Escuela de Ingeniería de Telecomunicación y Electrónica de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Biblioteca de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Universidad de La Laguna
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- Ranking de universidades españolas
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- ↑ «Datos globales de la ULPGC». Consultado el 12 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «ULPGC área del rector». Consultado el 12 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ https://www.ulpgc.es/secretariageneral
- ↑ «La ULPGC, designada miembro afiliado de la Organización Mundial del Turismo, organismo de la ONU». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Instituciones Asociadas a la AUIP en España». Consultado el 11 de mayo de 2022.
- ↑ «Universidades socias del Grupo de Compostela».
Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «EUA Member directory». Consultado el 14 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «CRUE universidades». Consultado el 14 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Miembros Red Internacional de Universidades Lectoras». Consultado el 18 de mayo de 2022.
- ↑ «El Consejo Social aprueba el Presupuesto de la ULPGC para 2021,». Consultado el 14 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ https://www.ulpgc.es/noticia/ulpgc-universidad-canaria-mayor-numero-matriculas-universitarias-grados-y-posgrados-canarias#:~:text=La%20Universidad%20de%20Las%20Palmas,la%20Europea%20de%20Canarias%20con
- ↑ Gobierno de Canarias (ed.). «Estatutos de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.» (pdf). Boletín Oficial de Canarias nº 153 de 09 de agosto de 2016: 22711. Título preliminar. Artículo 8.
- ↑ «BOE.es – BOE-A-1987-4839 Real Decreto 2802/1986, de 12 de diciembre, de traspasos de funciones y servicios a la Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias en materia de Universidades.
». www.boe.es. Consultado el 14 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Ley 5/1989, 4 mayo, de reorganización universitaria de Canarias».
- ↑ «BOC – 1991/069. Jueves 23 de Mayo de 1991». www.gobiernodecanarias.org. Consultado el 14 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ Titulaciones que se ofertan en la ULPGC
- ↑ «Estudios de Grado de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ a b «Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Top Universities in Spain 2021 Spanish University Ranking». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Ranking Universities in Spain 2022 Spanish University Ranking». Consultado el 13 de mayo de 2022.
- ↑ «2022 Mundial University Ranking Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria». Consultado el 13 de mayo de 2022.
- ↑ «ULPGC». Archivado desde el original el 10 de noviembre de 2011.
- ↑ ULPGC – Campus Virtual
- ↑ http://www.elpais.com/articulo/portada/Institutos/universidades/apuestan/plataforma/libre/e-learning/Moodle/elpcibpor/20060413elpcibpor_1/Tes
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- ↑ Albacete-Sáez C. and Fuentes-Fuentes M, (2010) “Difusión de la investigación española sobre turismo en revistas internacionales”. Revista de Análisis Turístico Asociación Española de Expertos Científicos en Turismo. nº 9, 14-29
- ↑ Park, K. et al. (2011) “Hospitality and tourism research rankings by author, university, and country using six major journals: the first decade of the new millennium. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 35, 3, 381-416
- ↑ ULPGC – Datos globales
- ↑ «Directorio Institutos universitarios». ULPGC – Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Listado de Departamentos». ULPGC – Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Bibliotecas | Biblioteca ULPGC». biblioteca.ulpgc.es. Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Galería de Arte de la ULPGC».
- ↑ «El Rector Rafael Robaina inaugura el edificio NEXO #Espacio Innovación, en el Campus de Tafira». Portal de noticias de la ULPGC. 14 de octubre de 2020. Consultado el 13 de mayo de 2022.
- ↑ «El Rector inaugura los Jardines del Pensador en el Campus de Tafira».
- ↑ «Estatutos de La Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria».
- ↑ «Manuel Lobo Cabrera, Rector (1998 – 2007). Discursos institucionales». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «El BOC publica el decreto de nombramiento de D. José Regidor García como Rector de la ULPGC». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Consejo de Gobierno de la ULPGC: Trinidad Arcos quedará como Rectora accidental a partir de octubre». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «El BOC publica el nombramiento como Rector de la ULPGC de Rafael Robaina».
Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Toma de posesión del Rector LLuís Serra Majem». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Consejo Social ULPGC Historia». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
- ↑ «Doctores Honoris Causa de la ULPGC». Consultado el 13 de marzo de 2021.
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We have collected for you several resorts where you can warm your bones and swim in the warm sea even in December, when calendar winter sets in in Russia and sub-zero temperatures come. Those who don’t like snow and damp should definitely go for a little vacation – one or two weeks in a tropical paradise will make you fall in love with this winter 😉
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Choose a suitable tour on the Travelata.ru website for the required number of nights and don’t think about anything else.
Popular destinations: due to the pandemic, only three resorts are available to tourists: Varadero, Cayo Coco and Santa Clara
A country that the average Russian tourist does not often pay attention to. And in vain, because Mexico is no worse than the above destinations. Everything you need for an exciting winter vacation is here: a warm ocean, pleasant weather, visa-free (only an electronic permit is required) and a unique culture.
It is in December that the temperature reaches +28°C in the air and +25°C in the water at beach resorts and even up to +21°C in the capital. There is almost no precipitation: only 2-3 rainy days. Therefore, December is the most popular month of the year, and a lot of tourists are expected on the beaches of Mexico.
There are countless beach activities anywhere near the sea, from snorkeling, surfing, diving, windsurfing, ending with catamarans, swimming with dolphins and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Clubs, discos and entertainment have a significant place in Mexican leisure culture. Therefore, on December 25, the whole country celebrates Christmas accompanied by carnivals, fun, bright fireworks and a huge Christmas tree. For connoisseurs of history and culture, there is a great opportunity to gawk at the Mexican Mayan pyramids, explore the museum of underwater sculptures or visit the largest capital, Mexico City, with an extraordinary infrastructure.
Popular destinations: Cancun, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta
December weather is generally considered cool for the locals, but warm enough for us. The sea has not yet cooled down, but the winds are beginning to blow. In Hurghada and its surroundings in December, the air temperature is 24 degrees, the water is about the same. Sharm is usually 1-2 degrees warmer. The Sinai Peninsula is densely surrounded by mountains, so there is less wind here. Choose hotels in the cozy bays of Sharm el-Sheikh, for example, in Naama Bay, for a holiday in December.
There the wind will not spoil your holiday. And if the wind is only a joy to you, for example, if you are a windsurfer, then go to Dahab, where it blows very strongly and almost around the clock.
Otherwise, a trip to Egypt in December is a good beach holiday. You can have fun with your family on the beach playing volleyball, swimming and sunbathing. Some hotels have a coral reef, which opens up opportunities for water sports such as snorkeling and diving. However, the cooler the water in the sea, the less underwater inhabitants you will meet.
Popular destinations: Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Hurghada, Safaga
An example of luxury and a competent approach to infrastructure development. This place is called an oasis in the middle of the desert, and local skyscrapers cannot be confused with any other. The Emirates are also notable for their variability: you can relax in the luxury style without getting out of the malls and boutiques. Or economically, living in inexpensive hotels 3-4 stars.
Eternal summer in the UAE. In the winter season, the average temperature of both air and water is about 25-26 degrees, which allows our tourists to comfortably swim and sunbathe. The beaches in the UAE are reference, they can compete even with the bounty beaches of the Dominican Republic. Everything is very strict here, the hotel staff monitors cleanliness and order, and many of the places have been awarded the Blue Flag award.
In addition to lazy relaxation on the beach, you can go snorkeling and diving (where there is a reef or in special diving centers), go on yacht trips or go on a cruise with music and fun. Some hotels arrange parties – such events there are not just “for show”, the approach is serious, with the invitation of foreign DJs and showmen. In addition, in the same Dubai, there are many nightclubs that are open to the public even in a pandemic. And during the Christmas holidays they are noisy to the fullest.
Popular destinations: Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Ajman, Fujairah
Another tropical resort country with excellent weather conditions for recreation.
In Sri Lanka, tropical forests, exotic fruits and an incredible flavor of local culture await you.
The active tourist season begins in December, when there is no rain or wind, and the air and water temperature (average +25°C) is ideal for a comfortable stay. This allows you to limitlessly swim, sunbathe, engage in active water sports or spend time relaxing fishing.
In addition to the beaches, the island can be proud of its gorgeous nature. You can visit various national parks and tea plantations. There is also a lot of yoga and meditation here – the atmosphere of the island and the environment ideally complement various spiritual and relaxation practices.
Popular destinations: Hikkaduwa, Negombo, Wadduwa, Bentota.
Alexander
where you can fly to the sea in December, January and February
Russians fly away from the cold winter to bask in warm countries for a beach holiday. The choice of countries where our compatriots do not need a visa is extensive, and long flights have not scared anyone for a long time.
Russians have long settled in the best resorts in Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
Where it’s warm in winter
Russian resorts, Turkey and Europe in the winter months are more suitable for educational recreation. In their warm embrace in December, January and February receive:
The latitudes at which these countries are located are in a tropical climate, which has its own characteristics – the constancy of temperature and the change of seasons, determined only by the amount of precipitation.
In most places where you can go in winter, by the beginning of December the rains end and the best time for a sea holiday begins.
In many countries, the high tourist season is coming, so you can fly there by direct flights, which saves a lot of time.
Weather on the most popular destinations:
Fabulous Thailand
The most famous, popular and convenient place where Russian tourists spend their holidays in winter is Thailand. Preference is given to resorts on the Andaman Sea – the islands of Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi province. The secluded resort of Khao Lak is gaining popularity. Coastal waters are warmed up to 28 ° C, the season of tropical fruits is in full swing. This time is ideal for diving – the sea is clear and there are almost no winds.
Koh Samui and other resorts located on the shores and islands of the Gulf of Thailand, it is better to go by the end of February. The first winter months are overshadowed by rains and stormy weather that can spoil the rest.
Socialist Vietnam
Our tourists love Vietnam not only for quality rest, but also for the nostalgia that everyone certainly feels on this island of socialism. In December, for hot weather, it is worth flying to Phu Quoc Island – the southernmost and hottest resort in Vietnam.
Here, even the night temperature does not fall below 26°C, the water has already warmed up to almost 29°C, and the storm season is over.
January and February – the beginning of a new tourist season in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet and Nha Trang. In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet, a steady wind blows at this time, and surfers come to the resorts. The air temperature already exceeds 30°C, but high waves make swimming in the sea uncomfortable. At this time, it is better not to take children here or swim only in the pools at the hotels.
In Nha Trang, located to the north, the winds are still blowing in December, the sea is restless and the water is warmed up to only 23-24°C. The best time starts from mid-January. The air temperature is comfortable for those who do not tolerate heat well. The water finally heats up only by the end of February.
Exotic Philippines
Winter in the Philippine Islands is a high tourist season. Moderate temperatures and fabulously beautiful island beaches are what attract people here in search of winter relaxation.
In December, the island resorts are crowded, despite the fact that on the eve of the Christmas and New Year holidays, prices jump up a lot.
From December to February, the Philippines indulge in the maximum number of sunny days, very warm sea and fun activities. Since mid-January, prices are gradually decreasing, so at this time the rest can be inexpensive.
Indonesian islands
In the resorts of the Indonesian islands of Bali, Lombok, Java and Bintan, seasonal features are determined by geographical location – they are located south of the equator. From November to April it rains here, and the sea is stormy. This is low season with prices to match. In the north of Sumatra, the picture is just the opposite.
Holidays in the islands of Indonesia are not cheap, besides, this is a Muslim country, where in some places there are restrictions on the sale of alcohol.
The wet season in Indonesia is not able to affect the quality of rest in any way.
Showers here are short and do not come every day. The beginning of the rainy season usually falls in November or May (depending on the geographical location of the resort). Otherwise, tourists are given a great opportunity to enjoy the warmth – the air is heated to 29-30°С, water – up to 27-29°С. Holidays on the island of Bintan are considered elite – this is facilitated by even weather and a high level of service.
The Malaysian island of Langkawi
The island of Langkawi is located in northern Malaysia in the Andamant Sea on the border with Thailand. It is positioned as one of the best places for a beach holiday and an affordable resort in terms of cost. Wealthy tourists will find a luxurious vacation here and lovers of noisy youth fun will find quite affordable housing.
Langkawi is a duty-free zone, so shopping here is a real pleasure.
Peak season starts in January. In the winter months, clouds rarely run up, the sea is calm, without waves.
The air temperature keeps all three months in the range of 30-31°C, and the water is warmed up to 28°C.
Tea country Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is changing in December. The rainy season ends and tropical plants bloom, filling the air with unique aromas. At this time, the temperature rises to 29°C, but at night it still rains a little. They stop completely in January. The middle of winter is the most favorable time for a holiday on the island. In addition, at this time, whales swim to its shores, which can be observed until the end of spring.
Paradise Island has stable weather, but during the winter months, the difference between day and night temperatures is more noticeable – the evening brings life-giving coolness. In December, January and February it is better to fly to the southwestern resorts of the island. The northern and northeastern coast is at this time under the rule of hot monsoons.
Winter holidays in Goa
Until recently, Goa has been associated more with informal movements than with beach holidays.
Now everything has changed, and the southernmost Indian state has fallen into the power of tourists.
Goa’s winter weather is ideal for swimming, fun and sightseeing.
The thermometer stays at 28-30°C and the water heats up to 26-28°C. A constant pleasant breeze blows from the sea, and it rains at best once a month. The prices at the resorts are quite democratic and affordable even for backpackers.
Caribbean dream
Countries in the Caribbean that are in demand among Russian tourists – Cuba, Dominican Republic and Mexico.
Holidays on Liberty Island
The tropical trade wind climate of the island of Cuba brings coolness in the winter months. It is not as hot here as in Southeast Asia – the thermometer does not rise above 26°C. Therefore, Cuban resorts are preferred for the elderly and families with children.
Low temperature peaks in January. During this period, the evenings are quite cool. Despite the low air temperature, the water warms up to a comfortable 26°C.
It rains on average three days a month during the winter months, with sunny weather the rest of the time.
Romantic Dominican Republic
Endless snow-white beaches in the Bounty style, stunning azure sea – this is the Dominican Republic, an inexpensive and cozy corner for a lazy beach holiday. The swimming season lasts all year, the average annual temperature is also quite stable. Winter in the Dominican Republic is a dry season. In December, the air warms up to 28-30°С, in January and February it becomes a little cooler.
Colorful Mexico
The southern regions of Mexico, where popular beach resorts are located, are located in the tropical climate zone. Winter here is moderately warm and dry. The best resort is Cancun with the most stable weather on the southern coast. All three months of winter the temperature here is 27°C. The mild climate attracts the largest number of tourists to Cancun.
The water temperature off the coast of the Caribbean Sea (resorts of Playa del Carmen, Playacar) for three months is in the range of 24-25°С, sometimes it warms up to 27°.
Off the coast of the Pacific Ocean, it is cooler – no higher than 21 ° C. In Acapulco, December is 1 degree warmer than January and February.
Resorts of Israel
In winter, on the Israeli coast of the Red Sea with a beach holiday, everything is much better than in Egypt, beloved by Russians. Eilat is surrounded by a mountain range that protects it from the winds. Daytime temperatures can rise to 27°C, although the nights are quite cool. Water is also not very happy with heat – only 22 ° C. But in the absence of wind, it is not cold to leave the sea. At the same time, the Mediterranean resorts of Israel are completely unsuitable for a beach holiday.
Dubai – an oriental fairy tale
Not the cheapest resort Dubai does not suffer from a lack of tourists even in winter. Summer unbearable heat gives way to moderately warm temperatures – 26-28°C. True, swimming is still better in warm pools, but more time can be devoted to entertainment and wellness procedures.
Isla de las palmas: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
«Las Palmas» redirige aquí. Para otras acepciones, véase Las Palmas (desambiguación).
Plaza de Santa Ana
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es una ciudad y municipio español, capital de la isla de Gran Canaria, de la provincia de Las Palmas y de la comunidad autónoma de Canarias (capitalidad compartida con Santa Cruz de Tenerife). Con una población de &&&&&&&&&0381223.&&&&&0381 223 habitantes en 2020,[5] es la ciudad más poblada de Canarias y la novena de toda España.
La ciudad fue fundada en 1478, siendo considerada la capital de facto del archipiélago canario hasta el siglo XVII.[6] Es sede de la delegación del gobierno de España, así como de su correspondiente subdelegación provincial, de la presidencia del gobierno de Canarias en períodos legislativos alternos con Santa Cruz de Tenerife, de la presidencia del Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Canarias,[7] de la diócesis de Canarias (que engloba a la provincia de Las Palmas),[8] del Consejo Económico y Social de Canarias,[9] así como otras instituciones de diversa importancia como la Casa África.
El carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es uno de los eventos más importantes de Canarias, y goza de una importante proyección nacional e internacional.
Los municipios colindantes a la ciudad forman un área metropolitana de más de 600 000 habitantes, constituyendo el área metropolitana más grande de Canarias y novena de España.[10] El municipio tiene una extensión de 100,55 km² (ISTAC, 2003). Su altitud es de 8 metros sobre el nivel del mar (en la parte más meridional). El clima es de escasas precipitaciones, con una temperatura media de unos 22 °C.
La ciudad cuenta con infraestructuras de diversas épocas históricas. La catedral de Canarias, situada en el barrio de Vegueta es un edificio emblemático de la ciudad. En cuanto a edificios modernos, destaca el auditorio Alfredo Kraus, en el cual se realizan eventos internacionales y nacionales. Está situado junto a la playa de las Canteras y fue nombrado en honor al tenor Alfredo Kraus, nacido en la ciudad. También el teatro Pérez Galdós es un edificio emblemático de la ciudad, reformado recientemente.
Otra muestra es la torre Woermann, un buen ejemplo de arquitectura contemporánea en la ciudad, que con sus 76 metros destaca en la ciudad como uno de los edificios más altos.
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Clima[editar]
Según la universidad de Syracuse, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es la ciudad con el mejor clima del mundo.[11] Este estudio, publicado en 1996, analiza 600 ciudades con popularidad como destino turístico. Se basa en variables climáticas como la temperatura media anual, que en la capital grancanaria es de 22 °C. A este benigno clima contribuye el hecho de que la ciudad se extienda linealmente entre dos franjas costeras (por un lado, el eje avenida Marítima/playa de Las Alcaravaneras; por otro, la playa de las Canteras): la doble brisa que se recibe de ambas permite una mejor limpieza de la contaminación y una mayor refrigeración ambiental.
La ciudad presenta un clima árido cálido (BWh) de acuerdo con la clasificación climática de Köppen, altamente influenciado por los vientos alisios. Debido a la variabilidad geográfica y climática del municipio de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, este presenta otros cuatro tipos de clima, dándose en el siguiente orden conforme nos alejamos del mar y por tanto se incrementa la altitud: El clima semiárido cálido (BSh), el clima semiárido frío (BSk), el clima mediterráneo (Csa) y el clima oceánico mediterráneo (Csb).[12]Los inviernos de la ciudad están justo por encima de la media para ser considerado un clima tropical (18 °C de media en enero, el mes más frío). Unido a la situación del archipiélago junto al trópico de Cáncer, estos factores proporcionan a Las Palmas de Gran Canaria temperaturas medias de 19 °C en invierno y 25 °C en verano. Los vientos alisios —llegados del norte europeo— traen aire fresco y húmedo. Las nubes procedentes del continente filtran los rayos solares y la corriente marina de aguas frías del Golfo regula las oscilaciones térmicas.
El clima de la ciudad es, según un estudio realizado por el climatólogo Thomas Whitmore en 1996, el más «agradable» de las 600 ciudades del mundo analizadas en dicho estudio.[13]
A continuación se muestran los valores climatológicos registrados en la estación meteorológica del aeropuerto de Gran Canaria en el periodo 1981-2010 excepto las extremas, que son del periodo 1951-2016. A pesar de que la estación está a unos 18 km de la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (en el municipio de Ingenio), los valores registrados en esta estación pueden tomarse de referencia para describir el clima de la ciudad.
Parámetros climáticos promedio de Observatorio del Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria (municipio de Ingenio) (24 m s. n. m.) (Periodo de referencia: 1981-2010, extremas: 1951-2016) Mes Ene. Feb. Mar.
Abr. May. Jun. Jul. Ago. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dic. Anual Temp. máx. abs. (°C) 29.4 29.5 34.0 34.3 36.0 36.2 39.0 44.2 39.0 36.9 36.0 30.4 44.2 Temp. máx. media (°C) 20.8 21.2 22.3 22.6 23.6 25.3 26.9 27.5 27.2 26.2 24. 2
22.2 24.2 Temp. media (°C) 18.0 18.4 19.2 19.4 20.4 22.2 23.8 24.5 24.3 23.1 21.1 19.3 21.3 Temp. mín. media (°C) 15.3 15.6 16.2 16.3 17.3 19.2 20.8 21.6 21.4 20.1 18.1 16.5 18.2 Temp. mín. abs. (°C) 8.0 7.5 6.5 9.0 11.3 12.0 14.8 16.0 14.6 14.0 7.0 9.7 6.5 Precipitación total (mm) 25.1 24.4 12.5 5.9 1.1 0.3 0.1 0.4 9.1 16.0 22.4 31.3 151.3 Días de precipitaciones (≥ 1 mm) 3. 1
3.0 2.3 1.3 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.1 1.1 2.3 3.9 4.5 22.1 Horas de sol 184.0 191.0 228.7 227.7 272.0 284.1 307.8 300.4 241.5 220.1 185.4 179.2 2821.9 Humedad relativa (%) 65 66 64 64 65 66 65 66 68 69 67 68 66 Fuente: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología[14][15] Playas[editar]
Playa de Las Canteras
La ciudad cuenta con cinco playas, de las cuales la más importante es la de Las Canteras. Ubicada en el norte de la ciudad, la singularidad de esta playa de arena dorada reside fundamentalmente en su barra, un arrecife calcáreo de más de 100 000 años de antigüedad.
La barra casi recorre los 3100 metros de longitud de la playa en paralelo a la orilla y a una distancia de 200 metros, por lo que constituye un rompeolas natural y proporciona unas aguas siempre calmas en buena parte de ella. Con una temperatura media anual de 21° – 20° en el agua-, posee además un ecosistema único, con diferentes hábitats y abundante riqueza piscícola.
Las Canteras es la playa urbana más importante del Archipiélago Canario y una de las más destacadas de Europa. Así lo acredita el certificado UNE-EN ISO 14001, concedido por AENOR en junio de 2004. Está bien conectada mediante transporte público y durante todo el año se organizan actividades de ocio y esparcimiento en ella.[16] Las otras cuatro playas que tiene la capital son Las Alcaravaneras, El Confital, San Cristóbal y La Laja. Además, la playa de Las Canteras cuenta con el certificado UNE-EN ISO 14001, de AENOR, que solo poseen en España las playas de La Concha –en San Sebastián– y La Victoria –en Cádiz– por la implantación de un sistema para la gestión integral del Medio Ambiente.
La otra playa más concurrida de la ciudad es Las Alcaravaneras, está situada junto al Muelle Deportivo y dentro de las aguas del Puerto de la Luz, que está enmarcada entre dos clubes náuticos.
Espacios verdes[editar]
La ciudad posee diversos parques y plazas como los de Santa Catalina, San Telmo, Doramas y Romano, a los que se han ido sumando otros más recientes como el Parque de Las Rehoyas (con 100 000 m²) y el Parque Juan Pablo II (con 120 000 m²), el mayor parque de Canarias. Y el último en añadirse a la lista es el Parque de La Mayordomía, en el barrio de Tamaraceite. Este espacio municipal ocupa 3728 metros cuadrados y cuenta con 35 parcelas de 27 metros cuadrados para la gestión y cultivo. Este huerto urbano que se encuentra dentro del parque, viene a ampliar la ya significativa cifra de los existentes en la ciudad como los habilitados de El Polvorín, El Pambaso, Siete Palmas y Pino Apolinario, además de otro que se ejecuta en estos momentos en el barrio de El Lasso, en el Distrito Vegueta-Cono Sur-Tafira.
La ciudad dispone actualmente de seis huertos urbanos y avanza para contar con siete, unas áreas que persiguen el fomento del desarrollo sostenible y la calidad medioambiental, resaltando a su vez el clima acogedor y participativo de la ciudad.[17]
La ciudad dispone de 22 zonas verdes propiamente dichas. Además, cuenta con varias plazas y alamedas. Entre otros destacan:[18]
Fundación[editar]
Escultura de 1892 representando a Cristóbal Colón
Ermita de San Antonio Abad. Según la tradición, rezó Colón en ella en 1492
Los orígenes fundacionales de la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria se remontan al año 1478, concretamente al 24 de junio (día de San Juan), momento en el cual Juan Rejón, capitán de la Corona de Castilla, inició la conquista de la isla de Gran Canaria.
Esta comenzó en la desembocadura del barranco de Guiniguada, donde asentó el El Real de Las Palmas y hoy es el barrio de Vegueta.
La lucha se prolongó por un periodo de cinco años, costando un gran número de vidas, sobre todo en el bando aborigen, que carecía de medios suficientes para defenderse frente a los ejércitos enviados por los Reyes Católicos. Aun así, la resistencia fue feroz. El final de la conquista llegaría en 1483, con la incorporación de la isla a la Corona de Castilla por parte de Pedro de Vera, quien logró el sometimiento de los aborígenes de Gáldar en la zona noroeste de la isla.[cita requerida]
En 1485 se trasladó la diócesis desde El Rubicón (Lanzarote) hasta el Real de Las Palmas. La importancia de la ciudad crecería paulatinamente, constituyéndose el Obispado de Canarias, el primer Tribunal de la Santa Inquisición, la Real Audiencia de Canarias y la residencia de Capitanes Generales de Canarias. Aunque la capitalidad, tal y como se entiende a partir del siglo XIX, no existía como tal en el Archipiélago, dado que la Residencia del Capitán General estaba en Las Palmas se puede considerar que esta fue la capital de Canarias durante parte de los siglos XVI y XVII; después, aunque sin significado jurídico y real, continuó siendo considerada capital honorífica del archipiélago canario.
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Prueba de la importancia que fue adquiriendo la urbe es la escala que realizó Cristóbal Colón en agosto de 1492 para efectuar unas reparaciones en el timón de la nave Pinta, además de cambiar el velamen original de La Niña (las velas triangulares por unas cuadradas, hecho que la convirtió en la carabela más rápida de la expedición), antes de partir hacia La Gomera. Esta fue la penúltima escala antes del descubrimiento de América.[cita requerida]
Durante estos primeros siglos de vida, la ciudad se convirtió en un punto muy activo económicamente, debido sobre todo al comercio de la caña de azúcar. En el siglo XVII se produjo una recesión a causa del freno que sufrieron las exportaciones agrarias tanto a América como a Europa. Durante la época de esplendor se asistió a numerosos ataques piráticos, que se prolongaron en el tiempo hasta el siglo XVIII.[cita requerida]
Ataques piratas[editar]
Castillo de la Luz, o de Las Isletas.
Fue el primer castillo construido en la isla de Gran CanariaPlano de la ciudad realizado en 1792 por Luis Marquell
Desde finales del siglo XV, la ciudad se hallaba defendida solo por una fortaleza, enclavada en las montañas de la península de La Isleta. Este fortín, a cinco kilómetros de la urbe, en las inmediaciones de donde hoy se levanta el castillo de la Luz, era el más próximo para asistirla en caso de ataque. Tal precariedad defensiva se mantuvo hasta los últimos decenios del siglo XVI, cuando ya se había hecho notar la amenaza de corsarios y flotillas extranjeras. Desde entonces se empieza a dotar a la ciudad de un sistema de fortificaciones más apropiado. Así, se levantaron pequeños baluartes en el litoral, de los que ha llegado hasta nuestros días el Torreón de San Pedro Mártir, conocido popularmente como «Castillo de San Cristóbal», del año 1577. De esta misma época datan las murallas que cerraban la ciudad por sus flancos norte y sur, que vinieron a marcar los límites a su expansión urbana.
Aún hoy se conservan algunos restos de ellas, justo en las cercanías del llamado castillo de Mata, hoy restaurado y convertido en el museo de la ciudad.
Ataque del corsario Pieter van der Does a la ciudad. Grabado neerlandés del siglo XVII
Estas fortificaciones no hicieron desistir a la escuadra de navíos ingleses, comandada por John Hawkins y Francis Drake, que a finales del siglo XVI (1595) pretendió sin éxito desembarcar en el litoral de Las Palmas con la intención de saquearla. Aquel ataque supuso el primer combate de la desastrosa expedición inglesa contra la América española, que acabaría en una estrepitosa derrota inglesa, costando la vida tanto a Drake como a Hawkins. Tampoco arredraron a la Gran Armada holandesa, mandada por el almirante Pieter van der Does, que se presentó ante la ciudad el 26 de junio de 1599. En esta ocasión, Las Palmas fue asediada durante dos días y finalmente, tras duros y cruentos combates, tomada en la tarde del 28 de junio por las fuerzas holandesas, formadas por más de seis mil soldados y 74 navíos.
Hostigados por las milicias isleñas, que consiguieron hacerles frente y ganarles algunas batallas, los invasores permanecieron en la ciudad algunos días más. Durante este tiempo, saquearon la catedral de Canarias dedicada a Santa Ana, patrona principal de la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, las Casas Consistoriales, conventos y numerosas iglesias, así como algunas casas privadas y mansiones. Finalmente, el 4 de julio, después de sufrir la derrota en la batalla de El Batán, a manos de las fuerzas grancanarias que los emboscaron en el barranco de Santa Brígida los holandeses tuvieron que marcharse, no sin antes proceder al incendio de la ciudad. Las llamas afectaron a numerosas casas, conventos, hospitales, ermitas e iglesias y edificios públicos, algunos de los cuales quedaron completamente destruidos. También se perdieron numerosas obras de arte, entre ellas los retablos, altares e imaginería de la catedral. Sin embargo, no se pudo destruir el templo catedralicio gracias a la solidez de su construcción. Fue esta, por tanto, la mayor invasión en la historia de la ciudad.[19]
Historia reciente[editar]
Movimiento portuario. A lo lejos, el ferry Volcán de Tijarafe
Puerto de La Luz desde la zona del Parque de Santa Catalina
Panorámica de la ciudad con la playa de Las Canteras al fondo
En el siglo XIX se produjo un hecho de importancia vital para la economía de la ciudad: la instauración de los puertos francos. Se trataba de un régimen económico especial que favorecía las relaciones comerciales del archipiélago. Ello hizo que numerosos barcos y navieras recalaran en la isla, sembrando la semilla de lo que posteriormente se convertiría en la principal fuente de riqueza de la actualidad: el turismo. De este interés inicial por el turismo nace en 1890 el primer hotel de Gran Canaria, el hotel Santa Catalina, que en la actualidad sigue abierto y tras su renovación de 2019 obtuvo el galardón de mejor hotel histórico de lujo de Europa.
En 1927, un real decreto de la dictadura de Miguel Primo de Rivera puso fin a la provincia de Canarias. Ello supuso el nacimiento de las nuevas provincias de Santa Cruz de Tenerife y Las Palmas. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria se convirtió en capital de esta última, que integró a las islas de Gran Canaria, Lanzarote y Fuerteventura. Con esta medida se intentó poner fin a la lucha por el control económico y político de las islas que hizo nacer el llamado pleito insular.
Francisco Franco, como general de división comandante militar de las Islas Canarias, después de declarar el Estado de Guerra en todo el archipiélago partió el 18 de julio de 1936 desde Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hacia África, en lo que representó el comienzo de la sublevación que condujo a la guerra civil española. En el hotel Madrid se conserva intacta la habitación en la que hizo noche el general el día anterior al golpe de estado contra la república.
En 1937 y aún en plena guerra civil española, el municipio de San Lorenzo (Gran Canaria) es anexionado a Las Palmas de Gran Canaria tras el fusilamiento de su alcalde Juan Santana Vega y parte del consistorio electo durante la II República, quedando este reducido a un mero distrito de la capital insular, pasándose por alto la Ley de Municipal de 1935.
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Varios lustros después de la finalización de la Segunda Guerra Mundial se notaron ciertos síntomas de recuperación turística, que se materializaron en la Navidad de 1957 cuando aterrizó en el aeropuerto de Gran Canaria, un avión de la compañía sueca Transair AB con 54 pasajeros. Acababa de iniciarse la era del turismo, principal motor económico de la isla y del archipiélago canario en la actualidad. Durante los años 70 y 80, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria perdió su carácter turístico en beneficio de los municipios del sur de la isla.
Tras la restauración democrática de 1977, la ciudad ha tenido alcaldes de distinto signo, si bien solo Juan Rodríguez Doreste (PSOE) y José Manuel Soria López (PP) han disfrutado de mandatos duraderos. El actual alcalde de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es Augusto Hidalgo, del PSOE, elegido en los comicios de 2015 y renovado en los de 2019.
Evolución demográfica de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (1768 – 2019).
Fuente: ISTAC[21]Vista general de la ciudad
En Las Palmas de Gran Canaria residen 378 517 personas (INE, 2018), una población que crece cada mañana por la afluencia de quienes se desplazan desde núcleos urbanos próximos (tales como Telde, Arucas, Gáldar, etc.), para desarrollar sus labores profesionales en la capital insular. Está integrada en el área metropolitana de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria que es la décima de España, con 616 903 habitantes.
Según el estudio de Indicadores Urbanos que elabora el INE, de entre las dos capitales canarias, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es la que tiene la esperanza de vida más baja con 80,9 años.[22]
Gráfica de evolución demográfica de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria entre 1900 y 2021 Residentes habituales oficiales según los censos de población del ISTAC.[21]
Área metropolitana[editar]
Artículo principal: Área metropolitana de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
El área metropolitana de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es la más poblada de Canarias.
Puede distinguirse un primer anillo inmediato y otro más amplio. El primero incluye los municipios limítrofes (Telde, Arucas, Santa Brígida y Teror), con una población de 540 415 habitantes (2005), donde se concentra buena parte de la actividad industrial y comercial de la isla. Por su parte, el anillo más amplio coincide prácticamente con lo que establece la ley de grandes ciudades, abarcando un radio de 20 km: dentro de este anillo habitan 619 565 personas. Si tomamos como referencia las conurbaciones norte, sur y centro de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria con otras localidades de la isla, esta cifra asciende a más de 700 000 habitantes.
Administración y política[editar]
Gobierno municipal[editar]
Artículo principal: Alcalde de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Oficinas municipales
El municipio de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria está gobernado por el Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, cuyos representantes se eligen cada cuatro años por sufragio universal de todos los ciudadanos españoles y de la Unión Europea mayores de 18 años de edad que estén empadronados en el término municipal.
En las elecciones del 24 de mayo de 2015 ganó el Partido Popular, con diez concejales de 29, seguido por el Partido Socialista con siete concejales, otros seis concejales para Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puede, dos concejales para Ciudadanos, otros dos concejales para Nueva Canarias y, por último, dos concejales para Unidos por Gran Canaria. De esta manera el socialista Augusto Hidalgo, con el apoyo de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puede y Nueva Canarias, se convirtió en alcalde el 13 de junio de 2015,[23] sucediendo a Juan José Cardona, que gobernaba la ciudad con mayoría absoluta entre 2011 y 2015.
Alcaldes desde las elecciones de 1979
Alcalde/sa Inicio del mandato Fin del mandato Partido político Manuel Bermejo Pérez 1979 1980 Unión del Pueblo Canario (UPC) Francisco Zumaquero García 1980 1980 Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) Juan Rodríguez Doreste 1980 1982 Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) Diego Villegas Betancor 1982 1983 Unión de Centro Democrático (UCD) Juan Rodríguez Doreste 1983 1987 Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) Juan Vicente León Fernández 1987 1990 Centro Democrático y Social (CDS) Emilio Mayoral Fernández 1990 1991 Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) Juan Vicente León Fernández 1991 1992 Centro Democrático y Social (CDS) José Sintes Marrero 1992 1993 Partido Popular (PP) Emilio Mayoral Fernández 1993 1995 Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) José Manuel Soria 1995 2003 Partido Popular (PP) Josefa Luzardo 2003 2007 Partido Popular (PP) Jerónimo Saavedra 2007 2011 Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) Juan José Cardona 2011 2015 Partido Popular (PP) Augusto Hidalgo Macario 2015 Actualmente en el cargo Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) Resultados de las elecciones municipales en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[24]
Partido político 2019 2015 2011 2007 Votos % Concejales Votos % Concejales Votos % Concejales Votos % Concejales Partido Socialista Obrero Español 48 558 31,70 11 33 211 19,75 7 36 615 23,29 9 70 783 41,90 15 Partido Popular 34 004 22,20 7 48 335 28,74 10 68 641 43,27 16 61 255 36,26 12 Unidas Podemos 15 915 10,39 3 – – – – – – – – – Ciudadanos 14 558 9,50 3 12 955 7,70 2 – – – – – – Nueva Canarias 14 554 9,50 3 12 594 7,49 2 9729 6,12 2 7667 4,54 0 Coalición Canaria 12 833 8,38 2 9360 5,57 2 7708 4,85 0 4449 2,63 0 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puede (LPGC PUEDE) – – – 27 127 16,13 6 – – – – – – Compromiso por Gran Canaria (CGCa) – – – 5365 3,19 0 11 096 6,98 2 4978 6,70 2 Organización territorial[editar]
Casas en la playa de Las Canteras
La ciudad baja presenta una distribución lineal a lo largo de la costa, con una arteria principal, la Avenida Marítima, que la recorre de una punta a otra.
Desde principios del milenio, con la creación de la carretera de circunvalación, muchos puntos de la ciudad son accesibles sin tener que atravesar el centro urbano.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria está dividida administrativamente en cinco distritos, que a su vez se subdividen en barrios, no necesariamente coincidentes con los barrios tradicionales. Cada uno de los distritos está administrado por una Junta Municipal de Distrito, con competencias centradas en la canalización de la participación ciudadana de los mismos. La última división administrativa de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria data del año 2004 y estructura a la ciudad y su municipio en los siguientes distritos y barrios (datos poblacionales de 2006):
Distritos municipales. Las cifras se corresponden con la enumeración oficial de la izquierda
Dt1 – Vegueta, Cono Sur y Tafira (75 877 hab.): Aglutina cuatro diseminados (La Montañeta, Los Hoyos, Marzagán y Tafira) y a los barrios de Campus Universitario, Casablanca I, Cuesta Ramón, El Batán, El Fondillo, El Lasso, El Secadero, Hoya de La Plata, Jinámar (Fase III), La Calzada, La Cantera, La Data, La Montañeta, Llano de Las Nieves, Llanos de La Barrera, Lomo Blanco, Lomo de Enmedio, Lomo El Sabinal, Lomo Verdejo, Los Hoyos, Marzagán, Mercalaspalmas, Monteluz, Montequemado, Pedro Hidalgo, Pico Viento, Salto del Negro, San Cristóbal, San Francisco de Paula, San Juan-San José, San Roque, Santa Margarita, Tafira Alta, Tafira Baja, Tres Palmas, Vega de San José, Vegueta, Zárate y Zurbarán.
Dt2 – Centro (88 546 hab.): Barrios de Alcaravaneras, Canalejas, Casablanca III, Ciudad del Mar, Ciudad Jardín, Fincas Unidas, La Paterna, Lomo Apolinario, Los Tarahales, Lugo, Miller, Miller Industrial, San Francisco-San Nicolás, Triana; y diseminado de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Dt3 – Isleta-Puerto-Guanarteme (72 345 hab.): Guanarteme, El Confital, El Rincón, El Sebadal, La Isleta, La Puntilla, Las Coloradas, Nueva Isleta, Santa Catalina y Las Canteras.
Dt4 – Ciudad Alta (101 684 hab.): Altavista, Chumberas, Cueva Torres, Díaz Casanova, Don Zoilo, El Cardón, Escaleritas, La Feria, La Minilla, Las Rehoyas, Las Torres, Las Torres Industrial, Rehoyas Altas, San Antonio, San Lázaro (urbanización Siete Palmas) y Schamann.
Dt5 – Tamaraceite-San Lorenzo-Tenoya (39 191 hab.): Diseminados de Almatriche, Los Giles, San Lorenzo, Tamaraceite y Tenoya; y barrios de Almatriche Alto, Almatriche Bajo, Cañada Honda, Casa Ayala, Ciudad del Campo, Costa Ayala, Cruz del Ovejero, Cuevas Blancas, Dragonal Alto, Dragonal Bajo, El Pintor, El Román, El Roque, El Toscón, El Zardo, Hoya Andrea, Isla Perdida, La Cazuela, La Cruz, La Galera, La Milagrosa, La Palma, La Suerte, Ladera Alta, Las Cuevas, Las Majadillas, Las Mesas, Las Perreras, Llanos de María Rivera, Lomo Corcobado, Lomo Los Frailes, Los Giles, Masapez, Piletas, Risco Negro, San José del Álamo, San Lorenzo, Siete Puertas, Tamaraceite y Tenoya.
Barrios[editar]
Artículo principal: Barrios de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Vegueta y Triana[editar]
Cimborrio sobre el crucero de la catedral
Una casa modernista, año 1908, en la calle Mayor de Triana
Se tratan de los barrios fundacionales de la ciudad, y sus calles atesoran un notable patrimonio cultural e histórico-artístico. Vegueta fue el origen de la primera ciudad fundada por la Corona de Castilla en el Atlántico,[25] en un momento histórico inmediatamente anterior a su expansión por tierras americanas. Se explica así que, siendo Las Palmas de Gran Canaria la primera capital de Castilla en las Islas Canarias después de San Marcial del Rubicón Lanzarote y Betancuria en Fuerteventura, se establecieran en Vegueta los edificios de las instituciones político-administrativas que habrían de regir el archipiélago, acompañados por las mansiones y terrenos de los primeros señores.
Todo ello motivó el relativamente rápido crecimiento de la urbe en su primera etapa de expansión, lo que llevó a parte de sus habitantes a establecerse al otro margen del barranco de Guiniguada, donde se constituyó el barrio de Triana.[25]
En el barrio de Vegueta se hallan las Casas Consistoriales, la Catedral de Canarias, el Palacio Episcopal, la Casa Regental y la Casa de Colón.
La Catedral de Canarias comenzó a construirse en 1497, y se abrió al culto en 1570. Un gran número de arquitectos participaron en el proyecto, por lo que en su construcción se observan varios estilos arquitectónicos: posee una fachada neoclásica, tiene retablos de estilo barroco y su sacristía es de estilo plateresco. La catedral posee 13 capillas.
La Casa de Colón es un conjunto de varios edificios localizados en el núcleo de la ciudad. La tradición indica que Cristóbal Colón pasó por ella en el primero de sus viajes a América. Destaca la gran portada en la Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, creada por Néstor Álamo.
El patio central posee características renacentistas, y en el patio de armas destaca su pozo gótico.
En pleno barrio histórico de Vegueta, desde 1951, la Casa de Colón se ha centrado en estudiar, investigar y difundir la historia de Canarias y sus relaciones con América. Dentro de la misma, el museo, la biblioteca y el centro de estudios especializados, conforman un espacio singular.
Uno de los grandes legados que alberga la Casa de Colón es su colección de pinturas que van del siglo XVI al XIX. Interesantes muestras que van desde tablas flamencas a grabados de Goya.
En concreto se sitúa entre la plaza del Pilarillo Seco y el callejón que lleva a la ermita de San Antonio Abad. Este edificio arquitectónico es muestra de la arquitectura señorial.[26]
Cruzando el barranco de Guiniguada con dirección al Puerto de la Luz se emplaza el barrio de Triana, llamado así por las similitudes que, en sus orígenes, tenía con el barrio homónimo de Sevilla.[25] El barrio se estructuró alrededor de la Calle Mayor de Triana, vía de gran belleza arquitectónica con una gran muestra de edificios modernistas y larga tradición comercial.
Cerca de ella se alzan edificios como el Teatro Pérez Galdós, el Gabinete Literario, o la Iglesia de San Francisco.
Se está elaborando una propuesta conjunta para que los barrios de Vegueta y Triana sean declarados Patrimonio Mundial de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. No obstante, desde hace algunos años ya se han venido reconociendo los valores patrimoniales que encierra el casco histórico de la ciudad. Vegueta fue declarada Conjunto Histórico-Artístico Nacional en 1973 y, años más tarde, en 1993, fue reconocido el núcleo histórico de Triana.
El Puerto[editar]
Buque perforador Stena Drillmax atracado en el Puerto de la Luz
Playa de las Canteras. Al fondo, el Auditorio Alfredo Kraus
Con este nombre es popularmente conocida la zona que rodea al Puerto de la Luz y de Las Palmas, uno de los principales motores económicos de la isla. Aquí está el Parque de Santa Catalina, donde se desarrollan algunas de las fiestas de la ciudad como los carnavales.
También se halla en esta área la zona comercial de Mesa y López, con numerosos comercios y oficinas, y la Playa de Las Canteras, verdadero pulmón de la ciudad.
Según un estudio llevado a cabo para la revista Mundo Científico, la playa de Las Canteras es una de las mejores playas urbanas del mundo. Su litoral arenoso tienen unos cuatro kilómetros de longitud, extendiéndose desde la Puntilla hasta el Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, donde se celebran anualmente el Festival Internacional de Cine de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, el Festival de Opera y, conjuntamente con Santa Cruz de Tenerife y otras localidades canarias, los conciertos del Festival de Música de Canarias. La playa posee una barra natural a unos 100 metros de la costa, que reduce el oleaje sobre la orilla y conforma un ecosistema muy valioso.
El precio del suelo en esta zona es de los más caros de la ciudad, llegando a superar los 5000 euros/m² en la primera línea del paseo de Las Canteras.[27]
En las proximidades del Puerto encontramos barrios de carácter popular como los de La Isleta, Guanarteme y Alcaravaneras.
En este último está enclavada la playa del mismo nombre.
En el año 2011, el Puerto de la Luz, uno de los más importantes de España, fue galardonado por la prestigiosa revista internacional Dream World Cruise Destinations con el premio al puerto con la mejor conexión, ofertas de transporte, hoteles, manejo de equipajes y nivel turístico mundial, consolidándose la ciudad como uno de los mejores destinos turísticos de este tipo.[28]
También cuenta con el acuario Poema del Mar, perteneciente a la empresa tinerfeña Loro Parque.[29]
Representación consular[editar]
Los consulados con sede en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria son:[30]
Educación[editar]
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[editar]
Artículo principal: Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
La ULPGC fue creada el 23 de abril de 1989 a partir de la Universidad Politécnica de Canarias y de varios centros hasta ese momento adscritos a la Universidad de La Laguna.
Cuenta en la actualidad con cerca de 23 000 alumnos.
Centros escolares internacionales[editar]
Los centros escolares internacionales de la ciudad son el Deutsche Schule Las Palmas o Colegio Oficial Alemán de las Palmas de Gran Canaria,[31] The British School of Gran Canaria o colegio británico;[32] y el Colegio Americano de Las Palmas.[33]Además el Liceo Francés de Gran Canaria se encuentra en la vecina ciudad de Telde.[34]
También contó con el Colegio Japonés de Las Palmas, un colegio japonés en el extranjero.[35] Localizada en Tafira Baja, se abrió en el octubre de 1973; fue el colegio japonés más antiguo de España y el tercero más antiguo de Europa.[36] Se cerró permanentemente en el marzo de 2001.[37]
Institutos de educación complementarios[editar]
La Escuela Complementaria Japonesa de Las Palmas, un instituto complementario japonés a tiempo parcial para nacionales japoneses, tenía clases de japonés.
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Sanidad[editar]
En Las Palmas de Gran Canaria se encuentran los tres hospitales generales de la isla de Gran Canaria. El Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, atiende a toda la ciudad salvo el cono sur, además de atender a la población del norte, oeste y las medianías de la isla (excepto Valsequillo). En el cono sur se encuentra el Complejo Hospitalario Materno-Insular, constituido por el Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, que además de atender a los barrios cercanos atiende a la población del este y el sur grancanarios, y por el Hospital Universitario Materno-Infantil de Canarias Ambas instituciones están afiliados a la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. La ciudad también cuenta con centros de salud públicos así como varías clínicas privadas.
Transporte[editar]
Guaguas[editar]
Vehículo articulado de Guaguas Municipales
Máquina para recargar y retirar la tarjeta LPA movilidad
El servicio de guaguas, nombre local por el que se conocen los autobuses en Canarias, es ofrecido por la empresa Guaguas Municipales y cuenta con una estación principal (La Estación de San Telmo, compartida con la empresa de transporte interurbano Global), dos terminales especiales (Teatro y Manuel Becerra, conocida como Puerto) y cuatro intercambiadores (Santa Catalina y Tamaraceite, compartido con Global; Hoya de la Plata y Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, conocido como Auditorio).
Guaguas Municipales ofrece 40 líneas de transporte urbano,[39] que recorren tanto la parte baja como la alta de la ciudad. Las líneas principales son la 1 (Teatro – Puerto), 2 (Guiniguada – Puerto), 12 (Puerto – Hoya de la Plata), la 17 (Teatro – Auditorio), las líneas 25 y 26 (Auditorio y Santa Catalina – Campus Universitario), 33 (Guiniguada – Puerto, por Ciudad Alta), la 47 (Puerto – Tamaraceite) y la 91 (Teatro-Tamaraceite, por Siete Palmas y La Feria). Además, existen tres líneas de servicio nocturno, denominado Luna. L1 (Hoya Plata – Santa Puerto), L2 (Santa Catalina – Teatro, por Ciudad Alta) y L3 (Teatro – Tamaraceite). Las 3 líneas Luna tienen correspondencia en el Teatro para facilitar el transporte nocturno por la ciudad y funcionan de 23:00 a 05:00.
Global, compañía de guaguas interurbanas, posee 110 líneas,[40] muchas con origen o destino a la capital. Esta compañía surgió en el año 2000, producto de la fusión de las anteriores compañías interurbanas Salcai (concesión sur-sureste) y Utinsa (concesión norte-centro).
Existe también un servicio de Guagua Turística, que recorre los sitios de mayor interés turístico de la ciudad con guía en varios idiomas. El vehículo cuenta con dos plantas, una inferior cerrada y la superior abierta. Desde ella se puede divisar la ciudad, sus monumentos, museos, centros comerciales con una panorámica de 360º a 4 m de altura. La guagua cuenta con un sistema de audio multilingüe individual que ofrece la información en 8 idiomas.[41] La Guagua Turística es una de las mejores alternativas para conocer la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en un solo día. Presta sus servicios de lunes a domingo y comienza a las 9.30 horas y termina a las 18:00. Cada 30 minutos parte una unidad desde el Parque Santa Catalina. El ticket -que se puede adquirir en la propia guagua- vale para todo el día y permite subir y bajar libremente en las paradas.[42]
MetroGuagua[editar]
La MetroGuagua es un autobús de tránsito rápido (BRT),[43] recorrerá 11,7 km a lo largo de la ciudad y dispondrá de 21 paradas y tres estaciones entre Hoya de La Plata (sur) y la plaza Manuel Becerra (norte).
Irá a una velocidad media de 20 kilómetros por hora frente a los 11 que alcanzan las guaguas actuales, con una frecuencia de paso de entre 4 y 5 minutos. Estará dotada con 22 vehículos biarticulados de 24 metros de longitud, dos estaciones subterráneas, una en el extremo sur, en el barrio de Hoya de la Plata y otra en el Parque Santa Catalina y una terminal en la Plaza de Manuel Becerra en el extremo norte del recorrido. Las cocheras y centro de control de la MetroGuagua, estarán ubicadas en la estación de Hoya de la Plata.[44]
El proyecto se puso en marcha en 2017, proveyéndose su finalización para 2021, pero distintos problemas surgidos durante la realización de las obras han retrasado su inauguración al menos a 2023.[45]
Hoya de la Plata – Puerto[44] Hoya de la Plata · Ciudad Deportiva · Hospital Insular · Polígono Vega de San José · San José · Eufemiano Jurado · Avenida Marítima · Teatro · San Telmo · Fuente Luminosa · Luis Doreste Silva · Juan XXIII · Parque Doramas · Ciudad Jardín · Estadio Insular · Mercado Central · Mesa y López · Santa Catalina · Castillo de La Luz · Plaza Manuel Becerra
Bicicleta[editar]
Punto de recogida de bicicletas en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Rotonda – San José —Glorieta de la Vega San José, junto a calle Alicante— a la altura de Lady Harimaguada
Desde 2011 existe un servicio municiapl de préstamo de bicicletas.
Inicialmente denominado Biciambiental tuvo escaso éxito por contar con menos de 50 vehículos y solo 11 estaciones. En 2015 cambió su nombre a Las Palmas Bybike. El nuevo servicio sumó 2 nuevas estaciones e incorporó 150 nuevas bicicletas con mejores prestaciones.[46][47]
Además se amplió y acondicionó una serie de carriles bici que han hecho a Gran Canaria una de las islas con el carril bici más amplio, carril cuya vía se extiende desde el antiguo barrio de Vegueta hasta las Canteras,[48] y que recorre entre otras: plaza del Doctor O’Shanahan, el corredor Playa, que conecta el Parque Santa Catalina con el Auditorio, calles Fernando Guanarteme, avenida Marítima, Franchy Roca, la Base Naval, el paseo de Alcaravaneras, rotonda de Julio Luengo y Secretario Padilla, Luis Morote, Eufemiano Jurado y Olof Palme.[46]
En abril de 2018 se produjo una nueva reforma del sistema de préstamo, denominándose ahora Sítycleta, que amplía el número de estaciones hasta 40 e incorpora casi 400 bicicletas «inteligentes», y 20 vehículos eléctricos.
[49] Paralelamente se inicia la primera fase de la red de carriles bici, con la construcción de los primeros 28 kilómetros de ciclovías que recorrerán toda la ciudad.[50] Para ello, se ha procedido a la supresión de varios carriles de vehículos a motor y la eliminación de zonas de estacionamiento.
Ferrocarril[editar]
El tren de Gran Canaria (TGC) es un proyecto de ferrocarril propuesto inicialmente como alternativa para ir de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria a Maspalomas en menos de una hora,[51] aunque posteriormente se planteó su prolongación hasta Gáldar, habiendo 2 líneas de tren. Recientemente ha culminado la redacción de los proyectos del trazado y de las once estaciones del futuro tren del sur, a la espera de la financiación para la ejecución de las obras.[52]
Gabinete Literario
Catedral de Canarias
Los monumentos declarados Bien de Interés Cultural del municipio son los siguientes:[53]
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ofrece una agenda cultural relativamente amplia y variada: teatro, cine, ópera, conciertos, artes plásticas y danza son espectáculos habituales en las carteleras de la ciudad, destacando especialmente el Festival de Música de Canarias, el de Teatro y Danza y el Festival Internacional de Cine.
Teatros[editar]
Teatro Pérez Galdós
Auditorios y palacios de congresos[editar]
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus
Museos y salas de exposiciones[editar]
Categoría principal: Museos de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Lady Harimaguada, Martín Chirino
Museo Casa de Colón, con reformas historicistas
Locomotora de vapor del año 1885, que prestó servicio en Renfe, ahora en el Museo Elder
Festivales[editar]
Una de las noches temáticas del Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2008
Exposición de los Drag Queen en el carnaval del 2011
Carlos Sadness en el Monopol Music Festival 2017[61]
Fiestas[editar]
Bibliotecas[editar]
La ciudad cuenta con una amplia red de bibliotecas, repartidas por los diversos distritos. Junto a las 11 bibliotecas municipales hay que reseñar estos cuatro centros:
Patronazgo de la ciudad[editar]
Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de la Portería Coronada, Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís.
Es la imagen mariana más venerada en la ciudad.[67][68] Su procesión del Retiro es la más importante de la ciudad[69]La patrona de la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y patrona histórica de la isla de Gran Canaria, es Santa Ana,[70][71] cuya imagen se encuentra presidiendo la Catedral de Canarias y cuya festividad se celebra cada 26 de julio. El patrono del Ayuntamiento de la ciudad es el Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz que se encuentra en la Parroquia Matriz de San Agustín de Hipona, su fiesta se celebra el 14 de septiembre. Pero la imagen de mayor devoción en la ciudad es Nuestra Señora de la Soledad,[67][68] la cual es aclamada popularmente como «Señora de la ciudad», su procesión del Retiro es la procesión por antonomasia de la ciudad.[69] La imagen de la Virgen se venera en la Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís y Santuario Mariano de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad desde el siglo XVI, aunque la actual imagen es del XVII.
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Bajada de la Virgen del Pino[editar]
Es tradición que ciertos años, la imagen de la Virgen del Pino (patrona de Gran Canaria) se traslade en peregrinación desde la Villa Mariana de Teror hasta la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria para conmemorar diferentes efemérides religiosas. Durante estas estancias de la Virgen en la ciudad, que duran aproximadamente dos semanas, la Virgen es visitada por miles de fieles. La última bajada de la Virgen a la capital grancanaria fue entre mayo y junio de 2014. Anteriores bajadas fueron en 2000, 1988, 1965, 1954 y 1936.[73]
Ocio nocturno[editar]
El barrio histórico de Vegueta ha recobrado una gran popularidad en los últimos años, siendo el punto de encuentro preferido de muchos jóvenes que los fines de semana llenan sus bares de copas y discotecas. En la zona del puerto se encuentran también numerosos bares y discotecas, sobre todo en las proximidades del Parque Santa Catalina.
Durante el carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, normalmente entre enero y febrero, se puede disfrutar de múltiples actividades, como los populares mogollones (verbenas) y las galas de elección de la reina y de la drag queen.
Mención especial merece el Festival WOMAD (World Of Music, Art & Dance), que generalmente en el mes de noviembre de cada año tiene como escenario a la capital grancanaria. El primer festival se celebró en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en 1993 ininterrumpidamente hasta 2012, siendo retomado, tras 3 ediciones en 2014, 2015 y 2016 en Fuerteventura, en 2017 hasta el presente.
Deportes[editar]
Categoría principal: Deporte en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Diversos clubes que militan o han militado en las máximas categorías españolas tienen su sede en esta ciudad:
La ciudad fue subsede del Mundobasket 2014 que organizó la Federación Española de Baloncesto, para lo cual se construyó un nuevo pabellón polideportivo en el barrio de Siete Palmas
Destacan los deportes acuáticos, con las tradicionales regatas de vela latina, que se realizan cada fin de semana en la bahía de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, así como varías instituciones que fomentan dichos deportes y el golf:
Entre otras pruebas atléticas las más notables:
Ciudades hermanadas[editar]
Oficialmente, la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria está hermanada con tres localidades:[76]
Además, el municipio ha aprobado en el Pleno su voluntad de hermanamiento con las siguientes ciudades, si bien aún no se han oficializado dichos hermanamientos:[76]
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Provincia de Las Palmas – Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
Para otros usos de este término, véase Las Palmas (desambiguación).
Las Palmas es una provincia española de la comunidad autónoma de Canarias, formada por las islas de Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote y La Graciosa,[nota 1] junto con los islotes deshabitados de Alegranza, Montaña Clara, Isla de Lobos, Roque del Este y Roque del Oeste. Tiene 4066 km² de superficie, contando con 1 131 065 habitantes (2020),[1] siendo la provincia más poblada de Canarias y decimotercera de España.
La capital de la provincia es la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, en la isla de Gran Canaria, ciudad con la mayor población y densidad de población de Canarias, y la 9.ª de España por número de habitantes. Además, su área metropolitana ocupa una población de más de 700 000 habitantes, por lo que es la mayor en Canarias. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es también capital de la Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias junto con Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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La provincia surgió en 1927 cuando la provincia de Canarias (con capital en Santa Cruz de Tenerife)[4][5] se divididió en las provincias deː Las Palmas y de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.[4][5]
La provincia recibió el nombre de su capital, pero al cambiar años más tarde el nombre de la ciudad por el actual de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, se perdió la homonimia entre provincia y capital, puesto que la provincia continuó llamándose “Las Palmas” a secas.
Gentilicios[editar]
No existe un gentilicio común para los habitantes de la provincia, utilizándose gentilicios propios para cada isla. Así los habitantes de Gran Canaria se les denomina grancanarios y coloquialmente canariones; a los de Fuerteventura, majoreros; y a los de Lanzarote, lanzaroteños o conejeros. Por su parte, los habitantes de La Graciosa son conocidos como gracioseros.
Las islas que integran la provincia de Las Palmas suelen ser comúnmente denominadas “islas orientales“, para diferenciarlas de las islas de la provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, denominadas “islas occidentales” por su situación geográfica al oeste de esta provincia. En ocasiones, también se ha utilizado para la provincia de Las Palmas la denominación de “Islas Canarienses“, aunque esta denominación surge por influencia de la diócesis católica de esta provincia, llamada Diócesis Canariense o Diócesis Canariense-Rubicense. En este sentido, la provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife por su parte se denomina como “Islas Nivarienses“, también por el nombre de su diócesis.
La provincia de Las Palmas cuenta con un parque nacional, el de Timanfaya en Lanzarote, así como numerosos parques y reservas naturales. Tales son la Reserva Natural de Inagua, en Gran Canaria, o el archipiélago Chinijo, entre muchos otros.
Todas las islas de esta provincia han sido declaradas por la UNESCO Reservas de la Biosfera.
Algunos monumentos naturales de la provincia son la península de Jandía, todos y cada uno de los islotes (Alegranza, montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste e isla de Lobos), la isla de La Graciosa, la península de La Isleta, el Dedo de Dios, el Roque Nublo, la playa y riscos de Famara, el Roque Bentayga, etc.
Administración[editar]
A diferencia de la mayoría de las provincias de España, la provincia de Las Palmas (al igual que la de Santa Cruz de Tenerife) carece de órgano administrativo común para toda la provincia. Las competencias que normalmente ostentan las Diputaciones Provinciales se las reparten entre el Gobierno de Canarias y los Cabildos Insulares. El Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Las Palmas es editado por el Gobierno de Canarias.
La población de la provincia de Las Palmas es de 1 131 065 (INE 2020). Por islas, la más habitada es Gran Canaria con 855 521 habitantes, seguida de Lanzarote con 155 812 y Fuerteventura con 119 732.
Si nos centramos en la densidad de población se observa como la zona más poblada es la costa noroccidental de la isla de Gran Canaria, donde se encuentra la capital de la provincia, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, con 381 223 habitantes.
En cuanto al crecimiento de la población, la isla que más crece en los últimos 20 años en Fuerteventura, con un 131,08%, pasando de 49 020 en 1998 a 113 275 en 2018. Le sigue la isla de Lanzarote, con un crecimiento de un 75,82% y por último Gran Canaria con un crecimiento de 18,26%.
Los municipios más beneficiados del crecimiento de población son los situados en Fuerteventura, seguidos por el sur de Lanzarote y la costa suroccidental de Gran Canaria.
Municipio Isla Población (2018) Superficie (km²) Densidad (hab/km²) Agaete Gran Canaria 5573 45,5 122,48 Agüimes Gran Canaria 31152 79,28 392,94 Antigua Fuerteventura 11948 250,57 47,68 Arrecife Lanzarote 61351 22,72 2700,31 Artenara Gran Canaria 1090 66,7 16,34 Arucas Gran Canaria 37691 33,01 1141,81 Betancuria Fuerteventura 731 103,64 7,05 Firgas Gran Canaria 7491 15,77 475,02 Gáldar Gran Canaria 24209 61,59 393,07 Haría Lanzarote 4969 106,59 46,62 Ingenio Gran Canaria 30831 38,15 808,15 Mogán Gran Canaria 19657 172,43 114,00 Moya Gran Canaria 7728 31,87 242,49 La Oliva Fuerteventura 25884 356,13 72,68 Pájara Fuerteventura 20539 383,52 53,55 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Gran Canaria 378517 100,5 3766,34 Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura 39382 289,95 135,82 San Bartolomé Lanzarote 18327 40,89 448,20 San Bartolomé de Tirajana Gran Canaria 53588 333,13 160,86 La Aldea de San Nicolás Gran Canaria 7608 123,58 61,56 Santa Brígida Gran Canaria 18314 23,81 769,17 Santa Lucía de Tirajana Gran Canaria 71863 61,56 1167,37 Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria Gran Canaria 13924 42,59 326,93 Teguise Lanzarote 22122 263,98 83,80 Tejeda Gran Canaria 1921 103,29 18,60 Telde Gran Canaria 102424 102,43 999,94 Teror Gran Canaria 12449 25,7 484,40 Tías Lanzarote 20006 64,61 309,64 Tinajo Lanzarote 6119 135,28 45,23 Tuineje Fuerteventura 14791 275,94 53,60 Valsequillo de Gran Canaria Gran Canaria 9278 39,15 236,99 Valleseco Gran Canaria 3784 22,11 171,14 Vega de San Mateo Gran Canaria 7625 37,89 201,24 Yaiza Lanzarote 16289 211,84 76,89 La provincia de Las Palmas es la 15.
ª de España en que existe un mayor porcentaje de habitantes concentrados en su capital (34,13 %, frente a 31,96 % del conjunto de España).
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Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Este artículo trata sobre el centro educativo.
Para el equipo de fútbol, véase Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Club de Fútbol.La Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) es una universidad pública con sede en la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y con varias instalaciones en las islas de Gran Canaria, Lanzarote y Fuerteventura que fue creada el 26 de abril de 1989 en la isla de Gran Canaria a partir de la Universidad Politécnica de Canarias y de varios centros hasta ese momento adscritos a la Universidad de La Laguna mediante la Ley de Reorganización Universitaria de Canarias. Es la universidad con más alumnos de Canarias.[11]
Cuenta con cuatro campus: el campus de Tafira, el campus de San José, el campus del Obelisco y campus de Montaña Cardones, además del edificio del rectorado situado en el barrio de Vegueta, el edificio de la biblioteca general de la ULPGC que se encuentra en el campus de Tafira, las instalaciones deportivas que se encuentran en dicho campus, el Parque tecnológico y dos extensiones, una en la isla de Fuerteventura donde se imparte el grado de enfermería en dicha isla y otra en la isla de Lanzarote donde se imparten los grados de turismo y enfermería en dicha isla.
Dentro de la comunidad autónoma de Canarias es una de las dos universidades públicas, compartiendo dicho espacio con la Universidad de La Laguna.
La universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria destaca por sus grados en el área de la ingenierías y en ciencias de la salud, con estudios innovadores dentro del panorama educativo superior español, como el Grado en Ciencia e Ingeniería de Datos o Ciencias del Mar, además de una oferta creciente de titulaciones en línea en su campus virtual.
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Escudo de la ULPGC
La Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria usará como símbolos institucionales representativos a su escudo, logotipo, sello, medalla y bandera.
Siendo el escudo descrito de la siguiente manera por los estatutos de la universidad:«El escudo de la ULPGC tiene forma circular, obrando de fondo un astrolabio y, de forma descentrada, el escudo de las siete islas canarias rodeado por el lema “Ad orbem per technicam”. La denominación de la institución, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria, se inserta dentro del símbolo en la banda exterior del círculo. ».Estatutos de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Boletín Oficial de Canarias nº 153 de 9 de agosto de 2016, p. 22711[12]
Además el sello institucional es el mismo que el escudo y la bandera esta conformada por un fondo de color naranja oscuro en donde en su centro se encuentra el escudo de la universidad.
Precedentes (1901-1978)[editar]
En 1901 se crea la denominada Escuela superior de Industrias en la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria pero no es hasta el año 1902 que el por aquel entonces Ministerio de Instrucción pública y Bellas Artes no empieza a regular los estudios elementales ni a hacerse cargo de la Escuela Superior de Industrias. Tal situación hasta dicha regulación, obligaba a los estudiantes a estudiar fuera de la isla de Gran Canaria.
Ya en 1927 la isla de Tenerife consigue hacerse exclusivamente con la universidad de la región. Pero por aquel entonces la gestión y la administración de dichos estudios no tiene un rumbo fijo y eficaz dentro de lo que viene a ser el conjunto de las islas del archipiélago Canario, dejando una gran falta de cohesión y conectividad entre islas. Cosa que planta la semilla de un descontento en la población de Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura y Lanzarote que provoca la manifestación progresivamente hasta los años finales de la dictadura franquista generando presión social para remediar esta situación remontándonos hasta el año 1978.
Universidad Politécnica de Las Palmas (1979-1988)[editar]
En el año 1979 debido al aumento de la presión social se crea la Universidad Politécnica de Las Palmas siendo de ámbito regional que aglutina la Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, la Escuela Universitaria Politécnica de Las Palmas, la Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica Agrícola y la Escuela de Arquitectura Técnica de La Laguna.
Ya en 1982 se amplia la oferta universitaria creando el Centro Superior de Ciencias del Mar y los estudios de Derecho, Filología y Geografía e Historia. Siendo en el año 1986 donde la Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias se hace responsable directo de todo lo referente en cuanto a asuntos de universidades en Canarias. mediante el Real Decreto18011/986.[13] Aunque se seguía dependiendo de la Universidad de La Laguna
Creación de la ULPGC (1989-1991)[editar]
Miles de ciudadanos llegaron a ser convocados en dos manifestaciones a finales de los años ochenta solicitando al gobierno autonómico la creación en la provincia de Las Palmas de un centro de enseñanza universitaria pleno.
Al mismo tiempo, se hicieron convocatorias en la isla de Tenerife, principalmente en la ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, solicitando que no se crease tal universidad. Todo ello supuso un nuevo episodio del denominado pleito insular.
La Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria fue creada como resultado de las manifestaciones y presión popular de la isla de Gran Canaria, demandas que habían ido creciendo con el paso del tiempo. Una de las razones era que se quería tener una universidad propia independiente de la Universidad de La Laguna pero la razón de mayor peso fue por la necesidad de trasladarse a la vecina isla de Tenerife para cursar estudios universitarios siendo un obstáculo para muchos estudiantes de escasos recursos económicos, por lo que el día 26 de abril de 1989 el Parlamento de Canarias aprueba la Ley de Reorganización universitaria de Canarias[14] dando inicio a la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y la readscripción de los distintos centros según su ubicación geográfica.
Siendo en el año 1991 cuando se crean los primeros estatutos de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.[15]
Consolidación de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (1992-actualidad)[editar]
Las enseñanzas de la Universidad Politécnica de Canarias y las no técnicas de la Universidad de La Laguna en la isla de Gran Canaria se integraron en la ULPGC, mientras que las técnicas de la isla de Tenerife fueron devueltas a la Universidad de La Laguna. En Las Palmas de Gran Canaria se creó el rectorado, cuya sede institucional acabaría ocupando el edificio reformado del antiguo Hospital Militar de San Martín, en el barrio de Vegueta, en el margen derecho del barranco de Guiniguada. El Campus de Tafira va completando su urbanización con la construcción de los edificios de Ciencias Básicas, Informática y Matemáticas, Ingenierías, aulario de Telecomunicaciones, instalaciones deportivas y facultad del deporte, edificio de la Biblioteca General, nuevo edificio de Ciencias Empresariales, edificio y aulario de Jurídicas, residencias universitarias y espacios verdes, edificio de investigación, parque tecnológico, etc.
; además de con la reforma y ampliación de edificios ya existentes como el que albergaba la Escuela Universitaria Politécnica, hoy Edificio de la Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura.
Además de las titulaciones que se imparten de forma presencial, existe la plataforma no presencial. Se encuentra en una “casa” cercana a la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación.La universidad ofrece 42 títulos de grado, 26 de Máster y 13 de doctorado a más de 20.000 estudiantes en el curso 2020/2021.
Clasificaciones universitarias Nacional ARWU 31-37[18] El Mundo 44 CSIC – 4ICU 36[19] QS – RIUPE – Scimago 43[20] Mundial ARWU 801-900[18] CSIC – 4ICU – QS – Scimago 641[21] Los campos que se ofrecen están muy enfocados hacia técnicas y estudios de ingeniería (Ingeniería Civil, Arquitectura, Ingeniería de Software, Telecomunicaciones), pero también incluyen grados relacionados con la salud (Medicina, Enfermería o Veterinaria) y Humanidades (Historia, Derecho, Ciencias Sociales).
La ULPGC fue una de las primeras universidades en España que ofrece un título específico en Ciencias del Mar”.[22]
La universidad tiene un campus virtual basado en Moodle para dar servicio a todas las aulas tradicionales y especialmente a 5 títulos de grado totalmente en línea y 4 programas de postgrado.[23] De acuerdo con un periódico popular español (El País), el ULPGC utiliza su plataforma en línea de una manera excepcional.[24]
Investigación[editar]
Los institutos universitarios suponen el máximo órgano de gestión de la investigación. La ULPGC destaca en la investigación internacional en varios campos tales como ciencias marinas, sanidad, energía, economía y turismo, agua y TIC alrededor del mar, como demuestra la concesión de la mención de Campus de Excelencia Internacional por el Gobierno de España, con la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y la Universidad de La Laguna, como eje tricontinental Europa-África-América.
El Instituto Universitario de Turismo y Desarrollo Económico Sostenible (IUTIDES) como Instituto responsable de la investigación de turismo en la ULPGC[25] ha contribuido a que la ULPGC ocupe el segundo puesto en España en productividad científica internacional en turismo[26] y se encuentre entre las 30 primeras universidades mundiales en productividad científica en turismo[27]
Instalaciones[editar]
Cuenta con 16 escuelas y facultades,[28] 11 institutos universitarios,[29] 36 departamentos,[30] 15 bibliotecas[31] 1 escuela de doctorado, 1 residencia, 1 aula de idiomas, 1 hospital universitario y el edificio del Rectorado.
Rectorado[editar]
Edificio del Rectorado de la ULPGC
Conocido también como “La Casa Verde” o “El Paraninfo” cuenta con una fachada exterior de estilo Clasicista-Académico (Academisismo), un templete cilíndrico abierto con una cúpula sobre 8 pilastras, jardines y patios traseros.
{2}}, cuenta con varios despachos, un salón de actos y una galería de arte[32] dividida en 3 salones con los siguientes nombres: Juan Hidalgo, Lola Massieu y Arte Clara Muñoz.
En el salón de actos del edificio del Rectorado de la ULPGC se celebran las sesiones del Claustro Universitario de esta universidad.
Este edificio se empezó a construir en el año 1919 y se terminó en 1925 financiado por el Cabildo Insular de Gran Canaria, siendo el primer instituto de Bachillerato en Las Palmas donde además se usaba como Escuela de Comercio. Luego en el año 1937 su uso cambio mediante una cesión del Cabildo de Gran Canaria al Ramo de Guerra para ser un Hospital Militar debido al estallido de la Guerra Civil española, siendo usado como tal hasta 1984, en donde a partir de ese año ese edificio fue cerrado y dejado sin ningún uso debido a la construcción del nuevo Hospital Militar que se encuentra en el barrio de San Francisco en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Se pensó en dejar todas las dependencias administrativas y de gobierno de la ULPGC en el Campus de Tafira pero se decidió en el año 1993 usar este edificio como la sede de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria siendo a partir de este año cuando se inicio el proyecto para adaptar el edificio al uso como rectorado de la ULPGC.
A día de hoy sigue cumpliendo su función de Rectorado de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Espacio Nexo[editar]
Espacio Nexo ULPGC
El 14 de octubre de 2020 se inauguró el Espacio Nexo en el Campus de Tafira por el rector en aquel momento, Rafael Robaina[33] y esta ubicado al lado de las instalaciones deportivas. Este edificio tiene la finalidad de ser usado como multiusos en donde se llevan a cabo charlas o cursos de corta duración de forma paralela a las enseñanzas oficiales de la universidad. Además aquí tiene lugar varios encuentros entre la comunidad universitaria de la ULPGC y el sector empresarial.
Este lugar este dividido entre la zona especifica donde estará ubicada la asociación Alumni de la ULPGC, las cocinas, diversos talleres multidisciplinares y la zona común donde tienen lugar los encuentros o los cursos.
Finca “La Palmita”[editar]
ULPGC Finca La Palmita
Este lugar se encuentra al lado de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte en el Campus de Tafira y alberga las oficinas de la Defensoría de la Comunidad Universitaria.
Esta casa era una casa típica canaria que fue rehabilitada y luego usada como interés cultural.
Campus universitarios de la ULPGC[editar]
Véase también: Categoría:Facultades de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
La ULPGC cuenta con 4 campus universitarios repartidos por la isla de Gran Canaria junto a un edificio de investigaciones oceanográficas y las instalaciones de las islas de Fuerteventura y Lanzarote.
Campus de Tafira[editar]
Situado en las afueras de la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, es el más extenso de ellos y el que concentra la mayor oferta docente y gran parte de los servicios comunes para la comunidad universitaria. Aquí se encuentra el conocido edificio llamado “el Bunker” usado por los estudiantes para estudiar., varias sucursales de la cafetería llamada “Las Casitas” (una al lado de la Escuela de Ingenierías Industriales y Civiles y otra en el aulario de la Facultad de Economía Empresa y Turismo) junto a otras cafeterías repartidas por todo el Campus de Tafira.
Además cuenta con un Servicio de Reprografía Encuadernación y Autoedición junto a la sede del Consejo de Estudiantes de la ULPGC. En este campus se encuentran las siguientes facultades, Institutos Universitarios de Investigación y edificios:
Acceso principal a la Escuelade Arquitectura de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, en el Campus de Tafira.
Campus de Tafira, vista parcial.
Campus del Obelisco[editar]
En el centro de la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en plena calle Tomas Morales, en el Campus del Obelisco, se imparten las titulaciones del área de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales. Aquí se encuentra el Edificio de Formación del Profesorado, Edificio de Humanidades, Aulario del Obelisco, Biblioteca Universitaria del Campus del Obelisco, el Anexo del Edificio de Humanidades, un Servicio de Reprografía, Encuadernación y Autoedición, un Servicio de Información del Estudiante y un gimnasio. En este campus se encuentran las siguientes facultades e instituto Universitario de Investigación:
Campus de San José[editar]
Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria.
Al sur de la capital grancanaria, en la conocida Avenida Marítima de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria se encuentra el Campus de San José donde se concentran las titulaciones del área de Ciencias de la Salud: Medicina, Enfermería y Fisioterapia, junto al Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil y un edificio de servicios generales en donde se encuentra la Administración del Edificio de Ciencias de la Salud, el Decanato de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y la Biblioteca Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud.
Además aquí se encuentra el edificio conocido como “La Granja”, usada por el Vicerrectorado de estudiantes y empleabilidad en donde se imparten los siguientes estudios: diploma de Estudios Canarios, diploma Peritia et Doctrina, Diploma de Estudios Europeos y los Cursos de Acceso para mayores de 25 y mayores de 45 años.
Dentro de este mismo edificio se encuentra el Servicio de Acción Social, TIC ULPGC S.L., Instituto Confucio ULPGC, Instituto King Sejong Las Palmas y el Centro de Investigación y Cooperación Marítimo Pesquero. En este campus se encuentran las siguientes facultades, Institutos Universitarios de Investigación y edificios:
Campus de Montaña Cardones[editar]
En el vecino término municipal de Arucas, en el Campus de Montaña Cardones, se ubican las instalaciones de Veterinaria, que aprovechan las infraestructuras de la Granja Agrícola Experimental del Cabildo Insular de Gran Canaria. En este campus se encuentran la siguiente facultad, Instituto Universitario de Investigación y edificios:
Jardín del pensador[editar]
Jardines del Pensador en la ULPGC
En el Campus de Tafira se encuentra el Jardín del Pensador de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ubicado en la parte trasera del departamento de Señales y Comunicaciones de la Escuela de Ingeniería de Telecomunicación y Electrónica (EITE) y el Departamento de Ingeniería Telemática de dicha escuela junto al Aula Magna del Instituto Superior de Teología de las Islas Canarias (ISTIC) y cuenta con un área de 23.
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Fue inaugurado el 23 de enero de 2007 por el rector Manuel Lobo Cabrera y contó con un presupuesto para su elaboración de 300.000 euros[34].
Entre su diversa flora se encuentra la Ceballosia fruticosa y la Gesnouinia arborea entre otras especies endémicas Canarias. Además esta zona cuenta con un estanque, zonas de paseo y merenderos.
Otras instalaciones[editar]
Edificio de Taliarte[editar]
En la costa de la vecina ciudad de Telde, se encuentra el edificio de Taliarte, donde se ubica una serie de instalaciones orientadas a las investigación científica y tecnológica, en el ámbito marítimo, con la implantación del Parque Tecnológico de Taliarte, en convivencia con otros espacios científicos, como la Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias el Instituto Canario de Ciencias Marinas y la instalación de Algología, que en la actualidad albergan el Banco Nacional de Algas. En este campus se encuentra el siguiente Instituto Universitario de Investigación y edificios:
Instalaciones en la isla de Lanzarote[editar]
En este campus se encuentran la siguiente facultad, escuela y edificio:
Instalaciones en la isla de Fuerteventura[editar]
En este campus se encuentran la siguiente facultad, escuela y edificio:
Transportes[editar]
Para el Campus de Tafira se puede ir usando el servicio de transporte municipal de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria conocido como Guaguas Municipales con las líneas número 7, 25, 26 y 48; y el servicio llamado Global con las líneas 026, 301, 302, 303, 311, 313, 323, 324, 325, 327 y 328.
De igual manera para ir al Campus de San José usando el servicio municipal solo sirven las líneas 9, 12, 13, 50, 51 y 55; y el Global las líneas 001, 004, 005, 008, 010, 011, 012, 021, 023, 030, 050, 055, 057, 058, 059, 060 y 074.
Para acceder al Campus de Montaña Cardones solo se puede usar el servicio Global con las líneas 103, 105, 116, 117, 201, 204, 206, 210, 234, 324 y 325.
Mientras que para el Campus del Obelisco solo se puede ir usando el servicio de transporte municipal de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria conocido como Guaguas Municipales con las líneas número 2, 11, 25, 81 y L3.
Finalmente para ir al rectorado se usa el servicio municipal con las líneas 2, 7, 25, 33 y 70.
Organización institucional
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Según los estatutos de la ULPGC los órganos de gobierno se dividen en dos categorías: órganos colegiados donde entra el Claustro universitario, el Consejo Social, el Consejo de Gobierno, las Juntas de Escuela o Facultad, los Consejos de Departamento y los Consejos de los Institutos Universitarios de Investigación.
Órganos unipersonales como el Rector, los vicerrectores, el Secretario/a general, el/la gerente y las direcciones de centro o facultad.
Órganos unipersonales[editar]
Rector[editar]
Es la máxima autoridad académica dentro de la universidad quien se encargara de representarla, de dirigirla, gestionarla y desarrollar lo dictaminado por lo acordado por los órganos colegiados asimismo nombrará a su equipo donde entrarán los vicerrectores, el Secretario General o el Gerente. Será elegido por mediante elecciones siendo por sufragio universal, directo y secreto, siendo el voto ponderado, 52% al profesorado doctor permanente, un 12% al profesorado doctor no permanente, un 26% al estudiantado y un 10% al personal de administración y servicios.
Podrá ser rector aquellas personas dentro de la universidad que formen parte en activo del cuerpo de catedráticos, solo podrá ser reelegido una sola vez y cada mandato tendrá una duración de 4 años. Podrá ser revocado por el Claustro Universitario siendo a iniciativa de un tercio de este órgano y aprobado por dos tercios de este, en caso de prosperar, se convocarán elecciones a Rector y el equipo rectoral pasara a estar en funciones junto a la disolución del Claustro Universitario.
El titular de este órgano actualmente es el catedrático Lluís Serra Majem.
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Rector, -ora Inicio del mandato Fin del mandato Francisco Rubio Royo 1989 1998 Manuel Lobo Cabrera[36] 1998 2007 José Regidor García[37] 2007 2016 Trinidad Arcos Pereira[38] 2016 2017 Rafael Juan Robaina Romero[39] 2017 2021 Lluís Serra Majem[40] 2021 Actualidad Órganos colegiados[editar]
Claustro Universitario[editar]
El Claustro universitario tiene la función de ser el órgano en donde se representa a la comunidad universitaria.
Esta formado por el Rector quien lo presidirá, el/la Secretario General que actuara como el Secretario del Claustro, el/la Gerente y 200 miembros más que pertenecen al Claustro en donde el 52% pertenece al profesorado doctor permanente, un 12% al profesorado doctor no permanente, un 26% al estudiantado y un 10% al personal de administración y servicios. Este órgano tiene una duración de 4 años aunque cada año se renovará aquellos puestos libres que aparezcan con el paso del tiempo por perdida de su condición de claustral de algún miembro.
Este órgano tiene como función elaborar y modificar los estatutos de la universidad, aprobar el reglamento propio del claustro, revocar al Rector tal y como indica la Ley de universidades española y el artículo 79 de los estatutos de la ULPGC, elegir a los representantes de cada sector al órgano de Consejo de Gobierno y revocarlos, crear comisiones dentro de las competencias del claustro, elaborar y modificar el reglamento electoral de la universidad, modificar o aprobar los símbolos de la ULPGC, solicitar la comparecencia de cualquier miembro de órgano de la universidad y celebrar cada año una sesión para debatir el estado de la universidad.
Consejo de Gobierno[editar]
Este órgano es el encargado de establecer las pautas a seguir y como aplicar en la universidad las directrices sobre investigación, docencia, de recursos humanos, económicos y elabora los presupuestos (no los aprueba). Como el Claustro Universitario estará formado de la misma manera por el Rector, el/la Secretario General que , el/la Gerente y los vicerrectores siendo que estos últimos forman parte del grupo de 50 personas miembros de este órgano. Repartido un 50% por miembros elegidos por y de los que forman parte los Decanos de Facultad, Directores de Escuela y Directores de Departamento e Institutos Universitarios de Investigación; y otro 50% entre miembros del Claustro elegidos por este último. Durara 4 años pero entre el estudiantado se reduce este tiempo a la mitad.
El Consejo de Gobierno creara una comisión permanente formada de igual manera que este órgano pero con la diferencia de que en ve de estar todos lo vicerrectores solo estarán 2 asignados por el Rector, 5 miembros elegidos por el Claustro y 4 elegidos por los Decanos de Facultad, Directores de Escuela y Directores de Departamento e Institutos Universitarios de Investigación.
Las funciones del Consejo de Gobierno son modificar y aprobar su propio reglamento interno y aquellos reglamentos donde tengan competencia, proponer al Consejo Social la aprobación del presupuesto , proponer al Gobierno de Canarias la creación, modificación y supresión de Escuelas, Facultades e Institutos Universitarios de Investigación así como la de Centros de Investigación y de Grupos de Investigación, la aprobación de los planes de estudios y de los planes de organización docente de las titulaciones, la creación o modificación de Departamentos, servicios generales y sociales de la ULPGC, proponer al Consejo Social la supresión de títulos, aprobar las plazas para personal docente investigador y asignar 3 miembros de este órgano al Consejo Social.
Consejo social[editar]
Esta regulado por la Ley de la Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias siendo el órgano que actúa como la representación de la sociedad en la universidad actuando como mediador y conexión entre la universidad y la sociedad.
Asegurando la correcta interconexión entre la actividad docente e investigadora de la universidad con las necesidades de la sociedad. En ningún momento este órgano podrá legislar en materia de docencia e investigación.
El Consejo Social de la ULPGC tiene como función de fiscalizar las acciones de la universidad y sobre todo las de carácter económico, aprueba los presupuestos y acciones a largo plazo propuestos por el Consejo de Gobierno. Además se encarga de promover la financiación social de la universidad.
Formarán parte de este órgano por parte de la comunidad universitaria el Rector, el Secretario General, el Gerente, un representante de cada sector elegido por y del consejo de gobierno siendo un representante por los estudiantes, otro por el profesorado y otro por el personal de administración y servicios. Por otra parte formarán parte de este consejo miembros de la sociedad y en número lo que diga la Ley de la Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias que estrictamente no pertenezcan a la universidad, es decir, personalidades ajenas a la universidad de carácter social, cultural, económico.
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Lista de presidentes del Consejo Social de la ULPGC
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Presidente del Consejo Social de la ULPGC Inicio del mandato Fin del mandato José María Barrientos 1985 1986 Octavio Llinás González 1986 1993 Lizardo Martell Cárdenes 1994 1998 Domingo Bello Cabrera 1998 2003 Aureliano Francisco Santiago Castellano 2003 2005 Lothar Siemens Hernández 2005 2015 Ángel Tristán Pimienta 2015 2019 Jesús León Lima 2019 2021 Ángel Tristán Pimienta 2021 Actualidad Juntas de escuelas o facultades[editar]
Cada escuela o facultad tendrá su propia junta que se encargará de desarrollar lo referente a procesos académicos, administrativos y de gestión referentes a los títulos a académicos del centro junto a establecer los objetivos y planes académicos.
Aprobar el proyecto docente de cada asignatura de las titulaciones que se imparten dentro del centro también es competencia de las juntas de centro como aprobar y ejecutar el presupuesto del centro así como elaborar y modificar su régimen interno. Además elige y revocara el director de centro o decano.
La junta de centro tiene una duración de 4 años con la posibilidad de ser reelegido una sola vez más formado por entre 120 y 150 personas.
Esta conformada por el decano o director de centro quien lo presidirá, el secretario del centro quien asimismo será el Secretario de la junta, el Administrador del edificio y un representante de la Biblioteca universitaria que contará con voz pero sin voto a menos que se trate de un representante del personal de administración y servicios, el 62% de la junta de centro será profesorado, un 33% estudiantes y un 5% del personal de administración y servicios.
Cualquier miembro podrá asistir aunque no tendrá voto pero si voz previamente solicitado al Decano o Director de Centro.
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Caso Isla de Palmas – Fallo Arbitral 1928 » Data DIP
Caso Isla de Palmas (EEUU c/Paises Bajos)- Sentencia arbitral
ASUNTO DE LA ISLA DE PALMAS
Estados Unidos / Países Bajos
(sentencia arbitral, 1928)
[Síntesis tomada de la publicación de Oriol Casanovas y La Rosa, Casos y Textos de Derecho Internacional Público, Tecnos, Madrid, 4ª ed.
revisada (1986), pp. 210-219]
Nota: En 1906 se inició un litigio entre los Estados Unidos de América y los Países Bajos cuyo objeto era la soberanía sobre la isla de Palmas, también llamada Miangas, que está situada en el área del archipiélago filipino; éste había sido cedido a los Estados Unidos por España mediante el Tratado de París de 1898, al terminar la guerra hispano-americana.
El litigio surgió tras la visita que en 1906 hizo el general americano Wood a la isla de Palmas y el informe que posteriormente envió a la Secretaría militar del Ejército de los Estados Unidos; dicho informe llevó a la conclusión de que la isla era reclamada por los Países Bajos.
Los Estados Unidos alegaban su soberanía sobre la isla de Palmas por considerar que estaba incluida en los territorios que les había cedido España. Los Países Bajos reivindicaban, por el contrario, su soberanía sobre la isla basándose en que venían ejerciendo desde mucho tiempo atrás su autoridad sobre ella.
La controversia fue sometida al Tribunal Permanente de Arbitraje [Corte Permanente de Arbitraje] para su resolución por un árbitro único, que fue el jurista suizo Max Huber.
En la sentencia se dice:
… Antes de 1906 no había surgido ninguna controversia entre los Estados Unidos, o España, de un lado, y los Países Bajos, del otro, referente en concreto a la isla de Palmas o Miangas.
Ambas partes reclaman la isla en cuestión en calidad de territorio vinculado durante un largo período de tiempo a territorios que están situados relativamente próximos a ella y que pertenecen sin discusión a la soberanía de una u otra de ellas.
De los términos del Acuerdo Especial se deriva que las partes adoptan la postura de que para los fines del presente arbitraje la isla en cuestión sólo puede pertenecer a una u otra de ellas. Los derechos de terceras potencias sólo pueden tenerse en consideración en tanto en cuanto los derechos de las Partes en la disputa puedan derivarse de ellos …
… El árbitro considera necesario hacer algunas observaciones generales sobre lo que la soberanía significa en relación con el territorio.
… La soberanía referida a una parte de la superficie del globo (terrestre) es la condición jurídicamente necesaria para que dicha parte pueda ser adscrita al territorio de un determinado Estado…
La soberanía en las relaciones interestatales equivale a independencia. La independencia respecto a una parte del globo (terrestre) es el derecho a ejercer en dicho lugar las funciones estatales, con exclusión de cualquier otro Estado. El desarrollo de la organización de las naciones en forma estatal y, correlativamente, el desarrollo del derecho internacional, han establecido este principio de la competencia exclusiva del Estado respecto de su propio territorio, de suerte que han hecho de dicho principio el punto de partida para resolver la mayoría de las cuestiones relativas a las relaciones internacionales.
… La soberanía territorial pertenece siempre a uno, o en circunstancias excepcionales a varios Estados, con exclusión de todos los demás. El hecho de que las funciones estatales puedan ser realizadas por cualquier Estado en determinadas zonas es precisamente, por otra parte, el rasgo característico de la situación jurídica vigente en aquellas partes del globo tales como el alta mar o los territorios sin dueño, que no son o todavía no forman parte del territorio de un Estado.
La soberanía territorial es, en general, una situación reconocida y delimitada en el espacio, bien por las llamadas fronteras naturales, reconocidas por el derecho internacional, o por signos exteriores de determinación que sean indiscutibles, o bien por compromisos legales contraídos entre vecinos interesados, tales como convenios fronterizos, o por actos de reconocimiento de Estados en el ámbito de límites determinados. Si surge una controversia referente a la soberanía sobre una parte del territorio, es costumbre examinar cuál de los Estados que reclaman (dicha) soberanía posee un título … mejor al que otro Estado pueda exhibir contra él. Sin embargo, si la controversia se basa en el hecho de que la otra Parte ha ejercido su soberanía, no basta con determinar el título por el que la soberanía territorial fue válidamente adquirida en un momento determinado; también se ha de demostrar que dicha soberanía territorial ha continuado existiendo y que existió en el momento que deba ser considerado como crucial para la decisión de la controversia.
Esta demostración consiste en el despliegue de actividades, tales que sean propias únicamente del soberano territorial.
Los títulos de adquisición de la soberanía territorial en el derecho internacional actual se basan, bien en un acto de efectiva aprehensión, tal como ocupación o conquista, o, en el caso de la cesión, presuponen que la Potencia cedente y la cesionaria, o al menos una de ellas, tienen la facultad de disponer efectivamente del territorio cedido.
Del mismo modo el acrecentamiento natural sólo puede concebirse como el incremente a una parte de territorio donde existe una soberanía actual capaz de extenderse a un punto que cae dentro de su esfera de actividad. Parece, pues, natural que un elemento que es esencial para la constitución de la soberanía no debería faltar en su continuación. Esto es tan cierto, que la práctica … reconoce … que el ejercicio continuo y pacífico de soberanía territorial … equivale a un título. La creciente insistencia con que el derecho internacional, desde mediados del siglo dieciocho, ha exigido que la ocupación deba ser efectiva, sería inconcebible si sólo se requiriera la efectividad para el acto de adquisición y no igualmente para el mantenimiento del derecho.
Si se ha insistido por encima de todo en la efectividad en relación con la ocupación, ello es debido a que la cuestión rara vez se suscita en conexión con territorios en los que ya existe un orden de cosas establecido. Igual que antes del nacimiento del derecho internacional los límites de los países se determinaban necesariamente por el hecho de que el poder de un Estado era ejercido dentro de su ámbito, también después, bajo el imperio del derecho internacional, el ejercicio continuo y pacífico constituye todavía uno de los elementos más importantes a tener en consideración al establecer los límites entre los Estados.
La soberanía territorial … implica el derecho a ejercitar de forma exclusiva las actividades (propias) de los Estados. Este derecho tiene como contrapartida un deber: la obligación de proteger dentro de su propio territorio los derechos de los demás Estados, especialmente su derecho a la integridad e inviolabilidad tanto en tiempo de paz como de guerra, juntamente con los derechos que cada Estado pueda reclamar para aquellos de sus nacionales que se hallen en territorio extranjero.
Si el Estado no manifiesta su soberanía territorial de una forma adecuada a las circunstancias, no pueda cumplir plenamente con este deber. La soberanía territorial no puede limitarse a su aspecto negativo, v. gr., a la exclusión de las actividades de otros Estados; ya que dicha soberanía cumple la función de distribuir entre las diversas naciones el espacio en que han de desarrollarse las actividades humanas, con el fin de dispensar a éstas en cualquier parte aquel mínimo de protección del que el derecho internacional es garante.
… El derecho internacional, cuya estructura no está basada en una organización supraestatal, no puede suponerse que minimice un derecho como el de la soberanía territorial, con la que están ligadas casi todas las relaciones internacionales, a la categoría de un derecho abstracto, sin manifestaciones concretas.
… Las manifestaciones de soberanía territorial asumen, es verdad, diferentes formas, de acuerdo con las condiciones de tiempo y lugar.
La soberanía, aunque en principio (es) continua, de hecho no puede ejercitarse en todo momento sobre todos los puntos de un territorio. La intermitencia y discontinuidad compatibles con el mantenimiento del derecho difieren necesariamente según se trate de regiones habitadas o deshabitadas, o regiones situadas entre territorios en los que la soberanía es ejercida incuestionablemente, o regiones accesibles, por ejemplo, desde el alta mar. Es cierto que los Estados limítrofes pueden, mediante convenio, fijar límites a su propia soberanía, incluso en regiones tales como el interior de continentes apenas explorados donde tal soberanía se manifiesta escasamente y de este modo cada uno puede impedir al otro cualquier penetración en su territorio…
Si, sin embargo, no existe ninguna línea convencional de precisión topográfica suficiente, o si existen lagunas en las fronteras establecidas de otro modo, o si una línea convencional da pie para la duda, o si, como por ejemplo en el caso de una isla situada en alta mar, surge la cuestión acerca de si el título es válido erga omnes, el ejercicio efectivo, continuo y pacífico de las funciones estatales es, en caso de controversia, el criterio lógico y normal de soberanía territorial.
… El derecho internacional experimentó profundas modificaciones entre el final de la Edad Media y el final del siglo diecinueve, respecto de los derechos de descubrimiento y adquisición de regiones deshabitadas o regiones habitadas por salvajes o por pueblos semicivilizados …. (Además), un hecho jurídico debe ser apreciado a la luz del derecho contemporáneo suyo, y no (a la luz) del derecho vigente en el tiempo cuando surge, o ha de zanjarse, una controversia con él relacionada. El efecto del descubrimiento por España ha de ser, pues, valorado por las normas de derecho internacional vigentes durante la primera mitad del siglo dieciséis…
Si se adopta el punto de vista más favorable a los argumentos americanos, … esto es, si consideramos como derecho positivo durante el período en cuestión que la regla del descubrimiento como tal, o sea, el mero hecho de ver tierra, sin ningún acto, incluso simbólico, de toma de posesión, comprendía, ipso iure, la soberanía territorial y no un «título incoado» , un ius ad rem que habría de ser completado eventualmente por una toma de posesión efectiva y duradera en un plazo de tiempo razonable, surge la cuestión de si existía soberanía en la fecha crítica, esto es, en el momento de la conclusión y entrada en vigor del Tratado de París.
Sobre la cuestión de cuál de los diferentes sistemas jurídicos prevalecientes en sucesivas épocas ha de ser aplicado en un caso concreto –el llamado derecho intertemporal– se debe distinguir entre la creación de derechos y existencia de derechos. El mismo principio que somete el acto creador de un derecho al derecho vigente al tiempo del nacimiento de este derecho, exige que la existencia del derecho, entre otras palabras, su manifestación continuada, deberá seguir las condiciones requeridas por la evolución del derecho. En el siglo diecinueve, el derecho internacional, en consideración al hecho de que la mayor parte de la tierra estaba bajo la soberanía de Estados miembros de la comunidad internacional y que los territorios sin dueño eran relativamente escasos, tomó nota de la tendencia existente y desarrollada especialmente desde mediados del siglo dieciocho y sentó el principio de que la ocupación, para fundar una reclamación de soberanía territorial, debe ser efectiva, esto es, ofrecer ciertas garantías a otros Estados y a sus nacionales.
Por ello parece incompatible con esta regla de derecho positivo que haya regiones que ni estén bajo la efectiva soberanía de un Estado ni se hallen sin dueño y que, en cambio, estén reservadas a la exclusiva influencia de un solo Estado, en virtud únicamente de un título de adquisición que ya no está reconocido por el derecho vigente, incluso si tal título alguna vez confirió la soberanía territorial. Por estas razones, el solo descubrimiento, sin ningún acto subsiguiente, no puede bastar en el momento presente para probar la soberanía sobre la isla de Palmas o Miangas…
Si, por el contrario, se toma el punto de vista de que el descubrimiento no constituye un título definitivo de soberanía sino sólo un título «incoado», tal título existe, es cierto, sin manifestación externa. Sin embargo, de acuerdo con la opinión que ha prevalecido en todo momento desde el siglo diecinueve, un título incoado de descubrimiento debe ser completado en un plazo razonable por la ocupación efectiva de la región que se afirma haber descubierto.
Se debe aplicar este principio en el presente caso por las razones expuestas antes en relación con las reglas que determinan cuál de los sucesivos sistemas legales ha de aplicarse – el llamado derecho intertemporal. En el presente caso no ha sido alegado ningún acto de ocupación ni tampoco, excepto en un período reciente, ningún ejercicio de soberanía en la isla de Palmas (realizado) por España. Pero incluso admitiendo que el título español existiera todavía como incoado en 1898 y pudiera considerársele incluido en la cesión realizada por el art. III del Tratado de París, un título incoado no puede prevalecer sobre un título anterior definitivo presentado por otro Estado…
Queda por examinar, por último, el título que nace de la contigüidad. Aunque en determinadas circunstancias los Estados han mantenido que las islas (situadas) relativamente cerca de sus costas les pertenecen en virtud de su situación geográfica, es imposible mostrar la existencia de una regla de derecho internacional positivo al efecto de que las islas situadas fuera de aguas territoriales deban pertenecer a un Estado por el mero hecho de que su territorio constituye la terra firma, el continente más cercano o isla de tamaño considerable.
No sólo parece que no existen precedentes (lo) suficientemente frecuentes y precisos en su contenido (como) para establecer tal regla de derecho internacional, sino que dicho principio es por su propia naturaleza tan incierto y tan controvertido que incluso los Gobiernos de un mismo Estado han sostenido en ocasiones diferentes opiniones contradictorias respecto de su validez. El principio de la contigüidad puede no estar fuera de lugar referido a islas cuando se trata de adjudicarlas a un Estado en vez de a otro, ya por un acuerdo entre las partes o por una decisión no fundada imperativamente en el derecho; pero este principio, en tanto que regla estableciendo ipso iure una presunción de soberanía a favor de un determinado Estado, estaría en conflicto con lo que se ha dicho que es la soberanía territorial y con la necesaria relación entre el derecho a excluir de una región a otros Estados y el deber de ejercitar allí las actividades estatales. Tampoco es admisible este principio de contigüidad como un método jurídico de decidir cuestiones de soberanía territorial, pues carece totalmente de precisión y su aplicación conduciría a resultados arbitrarios.
Esto sería especialmente cierto en un caso como el de la isla en cuestión, que no está relativamente cerca de un único continente sino que forma parte de un extenso archipiélago en el que no están claras unas estrictas delimitaciones entre sus diferentes partes.
Sin embargo, existe en el fondo de la idea de la contigüidad un aspecto que también ha de ser examinado en relación con la isla de Palmas o Miangas…
… En el ejercicio de la soberanía territorial existen necesariamente lagunas, intermitencias en el tiempo y discontinuidades en el espacio. Se puede observar este fenómeno especialmente en el caso de los territorios coloniales (que están) parcialmente deshabitados o todavía parcialmente insumisos. El hecho de que un Estado no pueda probar el ejercicio de soberanía sobre dichas partes del territorio no puede interpretarse precipitadamente en el sentido de que dicha soberanía no existe. Cada caso debe considerarse según las circunstancias propias del mismo.
Hay que tener presente que la jurisprudencia arbitral internacional en (materia de) controversias sobre soberanía territorial … parece atribuir a los actos de ejercicio de soberanía, incluso realizados aisladamente, mayor peso que a la continuidad del territorio, a pesar de que dicha continuidad se combinara con la existencia de límites naturales.
… La argumentación de los Países Bajos sostiene que la Compañía de las Indias Orientales estableció la soberanía holandesa sobre la isla de Palmas o Miangas desde el siglo diecisiete por medio de acuerdos con los reyezuelos (indígenas) y que dicha soberanía se ha venido ejerciendo durante los dos últimos siglos.
Los actos de la Compañía (Holandesa) de las Indias Orientales realizados con el fin de ocupar o colonizar las regiones en litigio en el presente caso deben, según el derecho internacional, asimilarse enteramente a los actos del propio Estado de los Países Bajos. Desde finales del siglo dieciséis hasta el siglo diecinueve, a las compañías formadas por individuos y dedicadas a fines económicos (Compañías creadas por Carta) se les concedieron, por aquellos Estados de quienes dependían, facultades de carácter público para la adquisición y administración de colonias.
La Compañía Holandesa de las Islas Orientales es una de las mejor conocidas…
… Si un contrato celebrado por la Compañía cae en la esfera de las meras transacciones económicas o tiene naturaleza política o administrativa de carácter público es una cuestión que debe resolverse atendiendo a cada caso concreto. Respecto a los contratos entre un Estado o una Compañía, como la Compañía Holandesa de las Indias Orientales, y reyezuelos indígenas o jefes de pueblos no reconocidos como miembros de la comunidad internacional, (éstos) no son, según el derecho internacional, tratados o convenios capaces de crear derechos y obligaciones semejantes a los que, en derecho internacional, nacen de los tratados. Sin embargo, los contratos de esa naturaleza no están enteramente desprovistos de efectos indirectos en situaciones regidas por el derecho internacional; si bien no constituyen títulos en derecho internacional, al menos constituyen hechos que el derecho debe tener en cuenta en ciertas circunstancias… Generalmente las relaciones jurídicas creadas en virtud de tales contratos adoptan la forma de señorío y vasallaje o la del llamado protectorado colonial…
… La prueba documental lleva a la conclusión de que la Isla de Palmas o Miangas era considerada por la Compañía Holandesa de las Indias Orientales en la primera mitad del siglo dieciocho como una parte de su Estado vasallo de Tabukan…
… La reclamación de soberanía de los Estados Unidos con respecto a la isla de Palmas o Miangas se deriva de España por vía de cesión, de acuerdo con el Tratado de París.
Este tratado … no otorgó a favor de los Estados Unidos ningún título de soberanía que no hubiera tenido España anteriormente. El punto esencial es, pues, decidir si España tuvo soberanía sobre Palmas o Miangas en el tiempo de la entrada en vigor del Tratado de París.
Los Estados Unidos fundan su reclamación en títulos basados en el descubrimiento, el reconocimiento por tratado y la contigüidad, esto es, títulos relacionados con circunstancias que llevan a la adquisición de soberanía; sin embargo, no han demostrado el hecho de que la soberanía así adquirida fuese ejercida en algún momento.
Los Países Bajos fundan, por el contrario, su reclamación de soberanía esencialmente en el título del continuo y pacífico ejercicio de la autoridad del Estado sobre la isla. Debido a que en derecho internacional este título prevalecería sobre un título de adquisición de soberanía no seguido por el ejercicio efectivo de autoridad estatal es necesario aclarar… si lo alegado por los Países Bajos ha sido suficientemente probado y, si así es, durante cuánto tiempo.
… Los Países Bajos han logrado probar… (que, al menos desde 1790, la isla formó parte de dos de los Estados indígenas de la Isla de Sangri, los cuales estaban desde 1677 bajo el señorío de la Compañía de las Indias Orientales, y por ello, de los Países Bajos, y que se ejercieron actos de autoridad que afectaban a la Isla por el vasallo, o el señor, entre 1700 y 1898, y 1898 y 1906).
… Consideración aparte de que las manifestaciones de soberanía sobre una isla pequeña y distante, habitada por indígenas, no puede esperarse que sea frecuente, no es necesario que el ejercicio de la soberanía se remonte a un período muy lejano. Puede bastar con que tal ejercicio existiera en 1898 y que hubiera ya existido bastante antes de esta fecha de una forma tan continuada y pacífica como para permitir a cualquier Potencia que pudiera considerarse poseedora de soberanía, el tener, según las condiciones locales, una posibilidad razonable para verificar la existencia de un estado de cosas contrario a sus ciertos o supuestos derechos.
… Es bastante normal que el establecimiento de la soberanía sea el resultado de una lenta evolución, de una intensificación progresiva del control estatal. Especialmente esto sucede así al adquirirse la soberanía en virtud del establecimiento de un señorío por una Potencia colonial sobre un Estado indígena, en relación con las posesiones exteriores de dicho Estado (indígena).
Ahora, las pruebas referentes al período posterior a la primera mitad del siglo diecinueve muestran con certeza que el Gobierno de las Indias Holandesas consideraba claramente a la Isla como parte de sus posesiones y que en los años inmediatamente precedentes a 1898 tuvo lugar una intensificación en el ejercicio de su soberanía.
… Debe ser admitido el carácter pacífico del ejercicio de la soberanía holandesa durante todo el período al cual se refieren las pruebas relativas a actos de ejercicio (de soberanía) (1700-1906).
Más aún, no existen pruebas que permitan afirmar la existencia de un acto de ejercicio de soberanía sobre la Isla por parte de España u otra Potencia, de modo que pudiera contrarrestar o descartar las manifestaciones de soberanía de los Países Bajos.
En cuanto a terceras Potencias, las pruebas aportadas al Tribunal no revelan ningún rastro de tales actuaciones al menos desde mediados del siglo diecisiete en adelante. Estas circunstancias, junto con la ausencia de prueba alguna de conflicto entre autoridades holandesas y españolas respecto de Palmas o Miangas durante más de dos siglos, constituyen una prueba indirecta del ejercicio exclusivo de la soberanía holandesa.
… Respecto de los requisitos de adquisición de soberanía por vía del ejercicio pacífico y continuado de la autoridad (por) un Estado (la llamada prescripción adquisitiva)… se ha de decir lo siguiente:
(Que) el ejercicio ha sido público y sin ocultación, es decir, conforme a los usos referentes al ejercicio de soberanía sobre Estados coloniales. Parece imposible que pudiera existir un ejercicio clandestino de autoridad estatal sobre un territorio habitado durante un período de tiempo considerable. (Que) no hubo obligación por parte de los Países Bajos de notificar a las demás potencias el establecimiento del señorío sobre los Estados Sangi o el ejercicio de soberanía en esos territorios.
Tal notificación, como cualquier otro acto formal, sólo sería requisito jurídicamente necesario si se deriva de una norma de derecho expresa. Una norma de este tipo, adoptada en 1885 por las Potencias para el continente africano, no se aplica de plano a otras regiones, y de aquí que los acuerdos de … 1885 … 1889, incluso si hubieran de ser considerados como las primeras manifestaciones de soberanía sobre Palmas o Miangas no estarían sometidos al requisito de notificación.
En adelante ya no puede dudarse de que los Países Bajos ejercieron la autoridad estatal sobre los Estados Sangi como soberanos por derecho propio y no por título derivado o precario.
Se deben considerar cumplidos los requisitos de adquisición de soberanía por parte de los Países Bajos. Queda ahora por ver si los Estados Unidos, como sucesores de España, están en posición de exhibir un título equivalente o mejor. A esto hay que responder negativamente.
El título de descubrimiento… según la interpretación más favorable y extensiva, sólo podría existir como título incoado, como pretensión de establecer la soberanía mediante ocupación efectiva.
Sin embargo, un título incoado no puede prevalecer sobre un título perfecto basado en un ejercicio de soberanía pacífico y continuo.
El título de contigüidad, entendiendo como fundamento de la soberanía territorial, carece de base en derecho internacional…
… El derecho internacional, como (todo) el derecho en general, tiene la función de garantizar la coexistencia de intereses diversos que son dignos de protección jurídica. Si, como en el presente caso, sólo puede prevalecer uno de los dos intereses en conflicto, ya que la soberanía sólo puede atribuirse a una de las Partes, el interés que supone el mantenimiento de un estado de cosas que, en el momento crítico, ofrecía una cierta garantía para el respeto de sus derechos a los habitantes del territorio disputado y a los demás Estados, debe prevalecer, en caso de duda, sobre un interés que, supuesto que estuviera reconocido por el derecho internacional, todavía no se ha desarrollado mediante manifestaciones concretas.
Suponiendo que, al tiempo de la entrada en vigor del Tratado de París, la Isla no formara parte de ningún Estado, España sólo habría podido ceder aquellos derechos que posiblemente se derivaran del descubrimiento o la contigüidad. En cambio, el título incoado de los Países Bajos no hubiera podido ser alterado por un tratado celebrado entre terceras Potencias; y tal tratado tampoco hubiera podido imprimir el carácter de ilegalidad a ninguna acción emprendida por los Países Bajos con vistas a completar su título incoado –al menos en tanto no surgiera una controversia sobre el tema…
Ahora, del informe del general Wood, se deduce que el establecimiento de la autoridad de los Países Bajos, demostrado también por signos externos de soberanía, había alcanzado tal grado de desarrollo que la importancia de mantener este estado de cosas debe considerarse que debe prevalecer sobre una reclamación basada posiblemente, o bien en un descubrimiento (realizado) en tiempos muy remotos y no reforzado por la ocupación, o en una mera posición geográfica.
Esta es la conclusión alcanzada atendiendo a la relativa fuerza de los títulos innovados por cada Parte y fundada exclusivamente en una parte limitada de las pruebas relativas a la época inmediatamente anterior al nacimiento de la controversia.
La misma conclusión se impone todavía con mayor vigor si se toman en consideración todas las pruebas por las que se pretende demostrar que, durante el período de 1700 a 1906, se realizaron actos no perturbados de ejercicio pacífico de la soberanía por parte de los Países Bajos, y que… pueden considerarse prueba suficiente de la soberanía de los Países Bajos.
Por estas razones el árbitro decide lo siguiente: La Isla de Palmas o Miangas forma en su totalidad parte del territorio de los Países Bajos (Nations Unies, Recueil des Sentences Arbitrales, vol. II, págs. 829 y sigs.).
*Tomado del Blog “El Rincon del Fallo” publicado por Fanny.
Las Palmas, la capital de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas es el nombre de la capital de Gran Canaria, pero el nombre Las Palmas también representó la provincia.
Un poco de historia nos dice que Las Palmas fue fundada en 1478 después de una forcejeo con los habitantes de la época de la isla, los guanches. En 1492, Cristóbal Colón hizo una parada aquí para su viaje a América. Prueba de ello es la Casa de Colón en la ciudad.
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La conquista de Las Palmas
Cuando Juan Rejón conquistó y fundó la ciudad en 1478, ninguna persona habia pensado que Las Palmas hoy es tan importante por Gran Canaria. La ciudad se forma sobre una colina, Barranco de Guiniguada. La conquista de las Islas Canarias fue encargado por los Reyes Católicos de España. Es en Las Isletas de que los conquistadores de España pusieron pie en tierra. Las Isletas hoy hace todavía parte de la capital.
En 1599 fue el entonces Las Palmas destruida en gran parte por el holandeses encabezada por Pieter van der Does. Estos trataron de recapturar Las Palmas de los españoles, pero sin éxito. Una campana de bronce donados por los Países Bajos, se encuentra como recordatorio en la magnífica catedral de Santa Ana.
Una capital con muchas opciones
Las Palmas está situado en el mapa, en el noreste de la isla de Gran Canaria. Esta ciudad también está cerca del océano Atlántico. Debido a estas favorable posición tiene Las Palmas un importante puerto y varias playas como la Playa de las Canteras y Playa de las Alcaravaneras. Algo menos favorable que es el clima en Las Palmas que es más húmedo, más nublado y menos soleado que la parte sur de la isla. La ciudad también es menos turística.
Ir al paso en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Lo que yo recomendaría es, obviamente, una noche de fiesta en esta próspera ciudad capital. Allí es como en todas las grandes ciudades, día y noche una vida nocturna en Las Palmas. Bares, restaurantes, museos, discotecas y casinos.
El Casino de Las Palmas es nuestro primer destino. Tal vez somos más ricos o, quién sabe más pobre. Pero es día de fiesta, estamos seguros de no despertar. Gran Casino Las Palmas está situado en la calle Simón Bolívar, 3 ( mapa ), cerca de Parque Santa Catalina.
El casino está abierto todos los días 12:00-04:00 ( horario de apertura ). Por supuesto también hay un bar y un restaurante, donde se puede disfrutar romántica con su dos pueden comer. ( Página web de Casino )
Tienes el dinero que quede después de su visita al casino, entonces Las Palmas definitivamente mimado usted con una amplia gama de bares y discotecas. Algunos ejemplos están el Neón Dancing S.L. Regulares hay organizados Noches especiales o aquí en este ya 30 años discoteca existentes. Los DJs y música en vivo entretener a los huéspedes aquí en la música contemporánea en el gran salón de baile. Discoteca Los 40 Y Que es un área separada donde la música de los 70, 80 y 90 se tuerza.
Puedo imaginar que tal vez no eres un fan de la música discoteca. El Auditorio / Teatro Alfredo Kraus se centra más en el visitante que aman la música clásica, el ballet y el teatro, incluyendo el teatro infantil. En el auditorio se puede disfrutar de gastronómico en el restaurante japonés y una cocina de vanguardia de Tailandia, Perú, Brasil y por supuesto nuestra propia cocina canaria con vinos.
Un concepto muy diferente es de nuevo el Café Central en Calle Numancia, 85. Este se encuentra cerca de Alfredo Kraus. Café Central es la comida, la música y el centro de exposiciones de nuevo central.
Hay pintura y fotografía exposiciones regularmente de varios artistas. En el pequeño pero auténtico y acogedor restaurante se puede degustar la deliciosa cocina del Café Central. Especialmente las especialidades canarias están muy bien cocinados. Por supuesto, el menú también incluye un montón de aperitivos y tapas.
La vida nocturna en Las Palmas es una experiencia en sí, no lo hace en un día o de la noche. Una estancia de varios días para descubrir todo lo que esta hermosa capital canario es sin duda recomendable. Todos los consejos sobre cafeterías, bares, teatros y discotecas, por lo tanto siempre bienvenidos a través del formulario de contacto.
El camino a Gran Canaria
Las Palmas ha crecido hoy en una ciudad moderna que sigue creciendo todos los días.
La ciudad se puede llegar en barco a través de los dos puertos maravillosos e importantes. Estos puertos de Las Palmas proporcionan una buena conexión diaria entre las Islas Canarias. Le gustaría hacia a Gran Canaria de vacaciones o visitábamos la familia de la España peninsular entonces hay una conexión semanal entre Cádiz y Las Palmas.
Regularmente puedes visitar los majestuosos cruceros que atracan en el puerto de Las Palmas. A partir de octubre, los puertos deportivos de Las Palmas son reservado para yates. Las Islas Canarias son por las temperaturas moderadas y las horas de sol en el invierno también populares entre las personas que vienen a hibernar.
La mayoría de los turistas llegar a su destino favorito en avión. Casi todas las aerolíneas del mundo vuelan al aeropuerto de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Es, por lo tanto, un aeropuerto muy ocupado.
Usted está de vacaciones en Gran Canaria y le gustaría llegar un dia de viaje o excursión a Las Palmas.
La forma más fácil es con el transporte público. La sociedad Global tiene varios servicios de autobús disponibles a Las Palmas. Tenga cuidado si usted desea mover en la ciudad de Las Palmas que se necesita en la transferencia de la estación de autobuses de San Telmo a un autobús de la ciudad (Guaguas Municipales). Una alternativa es el taxi. Al igual que en el sur de la isla es un taxi no es caro aqui. Más información sobre el transporte público …
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Explorando la Ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, capital de la isla
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, capital de la isla, está situada al noreste de la misma, en un paisaje maravilloso compuesto de dos bahías y dos playas: la Playa de las Canteras y la Playa de las Alcaravaneras.
Fue fundada en 1478 y presume de una importante herencia histórica y cultural, que se centra en el distrito de Vegueta, el más antiguo de la ciudad, declarado por la UNESCO como Patrimonio de la Humanidad en 1990.
En su origen fue un campamento militar castellano, bautizado como Real de Las Palmas, que se levantó en la parte derecha del Barranco del Guiniguada, donde se sitúa hoy en día la capilla de San Antonio Abad. Con el tiempo se fue extendiendo hacia las orillas derecha e izquierda del barranco, dando lugar a los barrios de Vegueta y Triana respectivamente. Hoy, una de las mayores calles de la ciudad, la calle Juan de Quesada, que cruza el Guiniguada y conduce hacia el centro de la isla, separa estos dos barrios históricos.
Durante unos 400 años, la ciudad se limitó al norte dentro del perímetro de los barrios amurallados de Vegueta y Triana. Sin embargo, durante los siglos XVI–XVIII fue creciendo hacia el interior de la isla, como casi todas las ciudades del archipiélago. Vegueta, Triana, San José y algunos pequeños barrios habitados por inmigrantes y pescadores constituyeron lo que hoy conocemos como Las Palmas. Solo en el XIX, gracias a la construcción del Puerto de la Luz, se expandió hacia el norte a lo largo de la franja costera, dando lugar a los barrios de Arenales, Ciudad Jardín, Alcaravaneras, Santa Catalina y La Isleta emerged.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria posee una impresionante infraestructura de hoteles y apartamentos y el Puerto de la Luz es uno de los más importantes de Europa, dando a la ciudad una imagen muy cosmopolita. Solo bajo el impulso del turismo y de las actividades económicas en la década de los 60 fue que se terminó de consolidar y de asentarse, con una población que se ha doblado durante los últimos 30 años (actualmente ronda los 400.000 habitantes).
Hoy en día, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria es una animada ciudad que rezuma una atmósfera, una historia y una cultura españolas. La lucha canaria y la vela latina son deportes autóctonos que se han generado en la capital grancanaria. De hecho, casi todos los fines de semana se pueden observar regatas de vela latina en sus aguas.
Además, hay muchísimo que ver y hacer en Las Palmas. Tanto si se hospeda directamente en la ciudad como si viaja desde otro punto de la isla, se le garantiza un sinfín de actividades para completar sus vacaciones.
En Las Palmas encontrará lo mejor de ambos mundos: una enorme playa de arena y la vida de una gran ciudad.
Hay muchísimas tiendas y boutiques de las mejores marcas, callejuelas repletas de cafeterías y lugares perfectos para probar unas tapas y una copa. Los hoteles de nuestra guía están perfectamente ubicados, de modo que pueda aprovechar sus vacaciones al máximo, sin tener que aventurarse muy lejos para llegar a los lugares de interés.
Spain-Grancanaria selecciona cuidadosamente solo los mejores hoteles de la isla basándose en la ubicación, el servicio y, por supuesto, el precio. El Hotel Santa Catalina de 5 estrellas es puro lujo: este magnífico edificio es casi un punto de referencia en Las Palmas y acoge con regularidad a famosos e incluso miembros de la realeza. ¿Por qué no ser uno de ellos? Este precioso hotel es una oferta muy especial de habitaciones de época, una hospitalidad sin parangón y un sinfín de instalaciones. Se encuentra muy cerca del Puerto Deportivo y de la Playa de las Alcaravaneras (una de las dos que posee la capital).
Los huéspedes pueden hacer uso de un servicio de autobús cortesía del hotel hasta la Playa de las Canteras, una bella franja de arenas rubias y tranquilas aguas turquesas.
Hay dos fantásticos hoteles que dan a la playa: el AC Hotel Gran Canaria y el Hotel Cristina Las Palmas. Cuentan con una ubicación excelente si ha venido a relajarse y solazarse en la costa mientras disfruta de la ventaja de hospedarse en el corazón de esta animada ciudad cosmopolita. Ambos ofrecen unas habitaciones atractivas y modernas, además de increíbles comodidades para el hombre de negocios y el turista.
Si desea experimentar unas fiestas especiales en la ciudad, debe venir durante los Carnavales (entre enero – febrero – marzo) o en junio (el día 24), cuando se celebran las Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan, que conmemoran el nacimiento de la ciudad.
Los siguientes enlaces son los que consideramos más importantes de los barrios de Las Palmas:
Vegueta
Lugares que visitar: Catedral de Santa Ana – Casa Museo de Colón – Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno – Museo CanarioTriana
Lugares que visitar: Casa Museo Pérez GaldósCiudad Jardín
Lugares que visitar: Pueblo CanarioSanta Catalina
Playa de las Canteras
La Isleta
Lugares que visitar: Castillo de la LuzSightseeing tour in the capital of the island
The city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island, is located in the northeastern part, in an incomparable beauty place, formed by two harbors with beautiful beaches – Playa de las Canteras and Playa de las Alcaravaneras.
Founded in 1478, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria boasts an important historical and cultural heritage, many of which can be found in Vegueta, the city’s oldest quarter, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.
The original settlement, called Real de Las Palmas, originated as a Castilian military town on the right side of the Barranco de Guiniguada ravine, where the San Antonio Abad chapel now stands. In the future, it began to gradually expand, and thus the quarters of Vegeta and Triana were formed on the right and left sides of the Barranco de Guiniguada. Today, these two historical quarters are separated by the main thoroughfare of the city of Las Palmas – Juan de Quesada Street, which crosses the Barranco de Guiniguada and extends further from the city towards the center of the island.
For almost 400 years, the northern border of the city was determined by the perimeter of the walls of the quarters of Vegeta and Triana, and during the XVI-XVIII centuries the settlement grew mainly inland, like almost all the cities of the archipelago.
Vegeta, Triana, San José and a few small suburbs inhabited by immigrants and fishermen formed the basis of the city of Las Palmas. Only in the 19th century, thanks to the construction of the port of Puerto de la Luz, did the city begin to grow north along the coastline: the areas of Arenales, Ciudad Jardin, Alcaravaneras, Santa Catalina and La Isleta were born.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has an impressive network of hotels and apartments, and its Puerto de la Luz harbor is one of the most important in all of Europe, giving the city a very cosmopolitan character. Only thanks to the development of tourism and the revitalization of economic activity in the 60s, the city finally took shape and began to grow rapidly, while over the past 30 years its population has doubled (today it is about 400,000 inhabitants).
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has an impressive network of hotels and apartments, and its Puerto de la Luz harbor is one of the most important in all of Europe, giving the city a very cosmopolitan character.
Only thanks to the development of tourism and the revitalization of economic activity in the 60s, the city finally took shape and began to grow rapidly, while over the past 30 years its population has doubled (today it is about 400,000 inhabitants).
And of course there are many things to do in Las Palmas. Whether you decide to head straight to the city or pre-travel around the island, you are guaranteed a wide range of options to enjoy your holiday. From a long stretch of sandy beaches to vibrant city life, Las Palmas has the best for every taste.
There are many luxury shops and boutiques, the streets and alleys are full of cafes and other first-class establishments where you can enjoy tapas and various drinks. All the hotels in our guide are ideally located so you can make the most of your holiday. You will not need to travel long distances to interesting places and sights!
CDM (Centro de Design da Madeira, Lda) carefully selects only the best hotels on the island based on their location, services and of course price.
The 5-star Hotel Santa Catalina is luxury itself. Its magnificent building is a kind of landmark of Las Palmas; famous guests and even members of royal families regularly come to it. Why don’t you join them? This spectacular hotel is truly something very special, with decadent-style accommodations, unparalleled hospitality and an abundance of services. The hotel is located next to the stylish marina and Playa de las Alcaravaneras (one of the capital’s two beaches). Guests can use the free shuttle bus to nearby Playa de las Canteras, a beautiful stretch of golden sand lapped by calm turquoise waters.
Two other great hotels facing the sea are the AC Hotel Gran Canaria and the Hotel Cristina Las Palmas. Their location is ideal for those guests who like to relax and unwind on the coast while enjoying the benefits of this exciting cosmopolitan city. Both hotels offer attractive, modern rooms and delightful services for business and leisure travellers.
And if you want to feel the atmosphere of the typical Las Palmas holidays, come here during the carnival period – in January, February or March (dates vary depending on the specific year) or in June (the 24th), when the Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan (Saint John Feasts) are held to celebrate the birthday of the city of Las Palmas.
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Cost | Receipt
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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higher education institution in Spain.
ULPGC began operations in 1989. The main building of the university is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria inside an urban campus.The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the top 50 universities in Spain.
Admission and tuition fees.
The admission committee of the university organizes the recruitment of applicants, evaluating the academic performance of the applicant, as well as the results of the exams passed.
A significant percentage of applicants are successfully admitted to the university, the average competition is 90 places per 100 applicants.
The academic year at the university classically consists of two semesters.
Undergraduate education at a university is considered inexpensive, at less than 2,500 USD/year.
Education in master’s programs at this university can hardly be called cheap, the cost is 2,500 USD per year of study.
Although the tuition fees are low, students can also apply for scholarships.
Distance learning is also available for students of this university.
You can get more accurate information about the cost, study programs and admission requirements on the official website of the university at http://www.ulpgc.es.University staff.
The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an average university in terms of the number of students, in which no more than 18 thousand students receive education.
The admission committee of the educational institution considers applications from both local and foreign applicants.
The percentage of foreigners in ULPGC is about 8% of the total number of students.
Academ. the composition of the educational institution is represented by 2000 teachers.
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0003 There are more than seven thousand islands in the Philippines, of which about two thousand are inhabited, and Siargao has been the best place to relax for many years in a row. It is located in the east of the country on the Pacific coast.
Photos of this particular island are placed on tourist booklets and advertising posters. Deserted beaches, cozy lagoons, coconut groves, mangrove reserves and tropical forests. The island offers a secluded vacation for connoisseurs of peace, quiet and tranquility.
The first Europeans landed on Siargao in 1543 and named the island Isla de las Palmas (Palm Island). The first Soviet “tourist” was the Soviet oceanographer Slava Kurilov. During a cruise from Vladivostok, he jumped off a cruise liner and swam in the sea with a mask and fins for more than 2 days. Having sailed more than 100 kilometers, the scientist came out on the shores of the Philippine island of Siargao. Later, Slava Kurilov wrote the book Alone in the Ocean, in which he described his story in detail.
Rest here, as the authors of the portal write, is more suitable for independent travelers, since “package holidays” are not developed in Siargao. In addition, people often come here to overcome the wave: Siargao is considered one of the best places for surfing.
Here you can meet everyone – from beginner surfers to water sports professionals.
The main advantage of the island is that there are no crowds of tourists and annoying sellers of excursions, as in other resorts. Locals treat tourists who come to rest with great respect and do not impose excursions until they themselves wish it.
Life on the island is very measured. Most vacationers here are surfers, they get up early to catch the most favorable time for surfing, and, accordingly, go to bed early. There are no clubs and other noisy establishments that work until the morning, most bars and restaurants close at 23.00.
The main attractions of the island can be seen by renting a motorbike. The cost of gasoline in Siargao is about 375 tenge per liter, and the gasoline consumption of mopeds is about 2 liters per 100 kilometers.
The hallmark of this place is the Sugba Lagoon. It contains small islands with dense vegetation, it gives the impression of complete uninhabited.
An excursion to Sugba Lagoon will cost about 14,000 tenge, this price includes a round-trip transfer, lunch and a tour of the nearby island. Be sure to visit the natural pools Magpupungko rock pools on Magpupungko beach. These are natural depressions in coral rocks that fill with water at low tide. Embark on a scenic boat tour of Daku, Guyam and Goly Islands.
One of the nice beaches in Siargao is located near the most famous surf spot Cloud 9. At high tide the beach is great for swimming and snorkelling. There is also a good beach for relaxation in Siargao in the village of General Luna. The beach is located to the left of the market. Among other beaches in Siargao, it is also worth highlighting the beach near Dapa and Magpupungko Beach. It is no secret that the reef bottom gives some kind of discomfort, it is inconvenient to walk on it without special shoes – corals, and you can seriously get hurt while swimming. To relax on the beaches with a sandy bottom, you need to go to the islands of Naked and Daku (Naked Island, Daku Island).
In addition to the most beautiful lagoons, you will find a small island consisting only of white sand. Take a walk along Cloud 9 Pier, a place for surfers to hang out and leisurely walks along the coast. Diving enthusiasts should go to these most popular sites: Blue Cathedral, Guyam Island, Dako Island, Seeco Reef, Antokon, Shark Point. The approximate cost of two dives is 13,000 tenge. Off the coast of the island there are colorful coral reefs that fans of snorkeling will love. You can rent a mask and fins on the beaches in General Luna or Cloud 9. A popular type of recreation on the island is also renting a boat or kayak.
Where to live. Summer houses with minimal amenities on the first line in General Luna or Cloud 9 can be found from 9,000 tenge per day. On the second line and beyond, housing in General Luna and Cloud 9 is cheaper. Good Siargao hotels offer rooms costing 30,000 – 40,000 tenge per night. And in some hotels there are both budget rooms for 12,000 tenge and luxury rooms – one of these hotels is 101 Resort.
What is there. Seafood dishes are widely represented on the island. Here you can try dishes from blue marlin, tuna, sea bream, squid, octopuses and other marine inhabitants. Hotels and guesthouses offer standard European breakfasts, consisting of porridge, toast, scrambled eggs and pancakes.
Siargao, like other tourist islands in the Philippines, has several varieties of cafes and restaurants.
Inconspicuous-looking cafes with local cuisine, such establishments usually have plastic tables and chairs, a very simple interior, and quite tasty food. A lunch of a main course and a drink in Philippine cafes on the island costs an average of 2,500 tenge.
Cafes with European cuisine have a more attractive look and dishes familiar to Europeans, prices in such establishments are higher – a lunch of a main dish and a drink in one of the European cafes costs an average of 3000-4000 tenge.
How to get there. Siargao can be reached by direct flight from Mactan-Cebu (CEB) from Cebu, Luzon Clark International (CRK) from Luzon or Davao (DVO) from Mindanao.
Attention! Only low-cost airlines fly to the airport of Siargao – Sayak (Sayak Airport, IAO). Ferries are also available, but, for example, a ferry from Manila to Siargao takes 30 hours to travel, so it is not always advisable to spend this amount of time moving between the islands of the Philippines.
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Siargao 5-Day Vacation Plan
To make your vacation perfect, you need to plan everything in detail. We offer the option of a 5-day holiday on the island with a visit to the main attractions.Day 1: Sugba Lagoon Tour
Day 2: Boat Tour to Naked, Daku and Guyam Islands
Day 3: Sohoton Cove Trip
Day 4: Surfing
Day 5: Siar North Trip and a visit to Magpupungko Rock Pools
Good to know. The climate in Siargao is tropical, with prevailing high temperatures (the average daily temperature on the island fluctuates around +30 degrees), high humidity and rainfall throughout the year. The driest months in Siargao are March and April, when the Philippine summer comes to the island.
If you are an advanced surfer, you should pay special attention to your time in Siargao. While for beginners, there are suitable waves on Siargao throughout the year, advanced surfers can enjoy skiing on the island in August and September. The season of rains and gusty winds in Siargao lasts from November to January – February. At this time of the year, your stay on the island can be spoiled by bad weather. Accordingly, the best months to visit Siargao are from March to October.
Please note that there are no ATMs on the island and in most establishments it is not possible to pay by credit card. It is best to get a peso (the national currency of the Philippines) in advance in major cities before arriving in Siargao.
In addition, the Internet works on the island with varying success, the speed of mobile Internet, as well as Wi-Fi in establishments, is very low, and in most cases the Internet is simply not available.
If you are going to swim, snorkel or surf on your own in Siargao – carefully study the tide schedule, there are strong tides on the island, and, accordingly, the sea goes far at low tide.
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Be prepared for the fact that Siargao is a very quiet resort. Basically, everyone here is surfing, getting up early and going to bed just as early. There is no nightlife in Siargao. It gets dark, as elsewhere in the Philippines, in Siargao around 18:00, after which everyone has dinner and rest. Institutions in Siargao close by 22-23 hours.
The weather in Siargao is unstable, especially during the rainy season, which affects flights – in bad weather they are often delayed or canceled. This is especially worth considering if Siargao is the last point of your route in the Philippines before flying home – it is better to have 1-2 days left to fly from Siargao.
In high season, book accommodation, tours, tickets and even mopeds in Siargao in advance.
Russian Center on the island of Gran Canaria
Directory – a guide to the island of Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria – Greenwich Mean Time GMT 00, London.
The island is home to 40% of the total population of the Canary archipelago. In 2013, just under 860,000 people lived on the island, of which 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women. Most of the population is concentrated in the capital and its surrounding municipalities. The capital Las Palmas is the largest city in the archipelago and the administrative center of one of the two provinces of Spain as part of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. It is a strategically important port in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Canary Islands extend between 27°38′ and 29°35′ N and between 13°20′ and 18°14′ W.
Spain’s international dialing code: +34 xxx xxx xxx (0034)____________________________________________________________________________
We have collected all the necessary information and created a convenient guide to the island of Gran Canaria , which will help you visit this truly heavenly piece of Earth!
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Museums in Gran Canaria :
Museo Casa de Colón – Colon Museum
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Address: C/Colón, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 312 533 Opening hours 09:00 to 19:00, Saturdays and Sundays from 09:00 to 15:00
www.casadecolon.com
Casa África – Africa House
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Address: Alfonso XIII, 5. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Tel: 928 432 800
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:30
www.casafrica.esMuseo4 Canario 903 museum
Address: C/ Dr. Verneau, 2. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 336 800
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00
Web: www.elmuseocanario .com____________________________________________________________________________
Centro de Arte La Regenta Address: León y Castillo, 427. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Tel: 928 472 379
Working hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am 20:00, on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.Closed on Mondays and public holidays
www.laregenta.orgCentro Atlántico de Arte Moderno CAAM – Atlantic Center for Contemporary Art
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Address: calle/ Los Balcones, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 311 800
Working hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00, Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00Casa Museo Pérez Galdós – Pérez Galdós House Museum
Address: C/ Cano – Las palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 366 976
Working hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00____________________________________________________________________________
Museo Néstor – Nestor Museum
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Address: Pueblo Canario – Parque Doramas, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 245 135
Working hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Sundays from 10:30 to 14:30
www.museonestor.com
Museo Cenobio de Valeron Cuesta de Silva, s/n, Guia, Islas Canarias
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Tel: 618 607 896
Winter opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10 am: 00 to 17:00
Opening hours during the summer season: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
www.cenobiodevaleron.comElder de la Ciencia y la Tecnología – Museum of Science and Technology
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Address: Parque Santa Catalina, 35007, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 011 808
Office hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00
la Rama – Rama Museum
Address: C/ Párroco Alonso Luján 5, Agaete – Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 554 382Museo Poeta Javier de la Rosa – Museum of the Poet Javier Rosa
Address: León y Castillo,60, 35480 Agaete – Gran Canaria – Spain
Working hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:30 until 19:00, Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:30
Tel: 928 898 484
www.museojavierdelarosa.jimdo.com
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Romantics
Address: La Culatilla, Agaete, Gran Canaria
Working hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00______________________________________________________________________
33 Vecindario, Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 19.00, Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00
Tel: 928 759 796______________________________________________________________________
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
Address: C/. Espíritu Santo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 314 989
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:30, Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:30____________________________________________________________________________
Casa Museo León y Castillo – León Castillo House Museum
Address C/.Leon y Castillo – Telde, Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 691 377
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00, Saturdays from 10:00 to 20:00, Sundays from 10:00 to 13:00____________________________________________________________________________
Museo y Parque Arqueológico Cueva Pintada – Cave Museum of the Guanches
Address: C/ Audiencia, Gáldar de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 895 746
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 09:30 to 20:00, Sundays from 11:00 to 20:00
www.cuevapintada.com____________________________________________________________________________
Casa Museo Antonio Padrón – Casa Museo Antonio Padrón
Address: C/. Drago, Gáldar, Islas Canarias
Tel: 928 551 858
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00______________________________________________________________________
Museo de Historia – Museum of History
Address: C/.Juan Alvarado y Saz, Agüimes
Tel: 928 785 453
Working hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm____________________________________________________________________________
Museo de Guayadeque – Guayadeque Museum
Address: Barranco de Guayadeque, Agüimes, Gran Canaria 9005 Tel: 928 172 026
Working hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00, Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00____________________________________________________________________________
Museo de Esculturas Abraham Cárdenes Address: C/ Leocadio Cabrera, Tejeda, Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 666 189
Working hours: Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 to 15:00, Saturday from 11:30 to 14:30 and on Sundays from 11:30 to 16:00____________________________________________________________________________
Casa Museo Tomás Morales – Casa Museo Tomás Morales
Address: Plaza de Tomás Morales, Villa de Moya, Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 620 217
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00____________________________________________________________________________
Parroquia San Juan Bautista de Arucas Address: C/ Párroco Cárdenes 2, Arucas de Gran Canaria
www.parroquiasanjuanbautista.net
____________________________________________________________________________ Gran Casino Costa Meloneras
Address: Auda. Mar Mediterraneo 1, 35110 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, ( Gran Canaria)
Tel: 928 143 909
www.orenesgrupo.com/casinos/meloneras/index.html____________________________________________________________________________
9034 Granaria Casino4 Canaria
Address: Avenida Alféreces Provisionales 27, 35100 Playa del Inglés, Canary Islands
Tel: 928 762 724
www.casinograncanaria.com
www.trasmediterranea.es________________________________________________________________________
Binter Canarias – Air connection Binter Canarias
Address: Binter Canarias ticket office is located at the airport
Working hours: 06:00 – 21:30Tel. www.bintercanarias.com
________________________________________________________________________Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport
Address: Carretera General del Sur, s/n 35014, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 579 130
www.aena-aeropuertos.es
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Puerto de la Luz Las Palmas Port de la Luz Las Palmas
Address: Muelle de Santa Catalína s/n, 35008, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Tel: 928 214 400
www.palmasport.es
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Las Arenas Address: Carretera del Rincón, s/n, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Working hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pmTel:
Tel: 7 987
www.cclasarenas.com________________________________________________________________________
El Mirador Address: Autovia GC-1 salida 5, 35220 Jinámar, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Working hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Tel: 928 686 940
www.ccelmirador.com____________________________________________________________________________
Las Terrazas – Las Terrazas
Address: Autodeda
Tel25 Canary Island 60
Working hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Tel: 928 706 328
www.centrocomerciallasterrazas.es
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Atlatico 0053 Address: C/ Ardargoma s/n, 35110 Vecindario, Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Working hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Tel: 928 791 541
El Muelle
Address: Muelle de Santa Catalína s/n, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Working hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Tel: 928 327 527
www.ccelmuelle.es____________________________________________________________________________
Las Ramblas – Las Ramblas
Address: Av. Juan Carlos I, Nº 29, 35019 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Working hours: 10:00 – 21:15
Tel: 928 482 030
Address www.lasramblascentro.com______________________________________________________________________
0 Ballena La4 ena 90 340 La1 : Carretera del Norte 112, 35013 Las Palmas
Tel: 928 411 455
Working hours: 10:00 – 22:00
www.centrocomerciallaballena.com , Maspalomas – San Fernando Bazaar, Maspalomas
Address: Avenida Alejand Del Castillo, San Fernando, Maspalomas
Working hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00____________________________________________________________________________
Mercado de41 , Maspalomas – “Flea market” (antiques, second hand) in the parking lot of the shopping center Faro 2 Maspalomas
Opening hours: every Sunday from 08:00 to 14:00____________________________________________________________________________
Mercado de Puerto de Mogan – Bazaar at the Port of Mogan
Working hours: every Friday from 08:00 to 14:00______________________________________________________________________
Plaza de San Rafael, Vecindario – Market on San Rafael Square 90 : every Wednesday from 08:00 to 14:00
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Mercado de San Mateo (Gran Canaria) – Market in the town of San Mateo (Gran Canaria)
Working hours: every Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00 and on Sundays from 08:00 to 14:00______________________________________________________________________
Mercado de Teror – The market is located next to the church in the town of Teror
Working hours: every Sunday from 08:00 to 14:00________________________________________________________________________
Mercado de Arguineguin – Arguineguin Port Bazaar
The British school south Address: C\ Mar de Azor 3, El Hornillo, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Working hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08:00 to 14:00
Tel: 928 351 167
www.cobis.org.uk
Tel: 928 142 494
www.bs-gc.com ________________________________________________________________________ The American school of Las Palmas Address: Carretera de los Hoyos, Km 1.7, 35017- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Canterbury School Maspalomas
Address: Ctra. Palmitos Park 8, 35100 Maspalomas, Islas Canarias
Tel: 928 142 889
www.canterburyschool.com Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria(ULPGC) Address: Juan de Quesada 30, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Tel: 928 451 000/023
www.ulpgc.es____________________________________________________________________________
Consulate of the Russian Federation in Gran Canaria:
Address: Calle José Franchy Roca, 5 – Oficina 204, 35007 Las Palmas
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00
Tel: 928 492 222
www.What is the weather in tenerife in may: Average weather May in Tenerife, Spain
Weather Averages in Tenerife, Canaries
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21°C max day temperature
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9 hours of sunshine per day
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20°C sea temperature
Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Tenerife in May. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.
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Costa Adeje
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Los Cristianos
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Playa de las Americas
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Santa Cruz De Tenerife
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Costa Del Silencio
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Golf del Sur
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Puerto de la Cruz
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Los Gigantes
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The weather in May in Tenerife is like an English summer and the best month for whale watching © Tenerife Tourism
Things to do in Tenerife in May 2023
May starts with a bang in Tenerife, as the night sky over chilly, hilly Los Realejos warms up with a riotous firework display to mark the Día de la Cruz. There’s additional colour in the floral crosses which further prettify this charming northern town.
Moving towards the middle of the month, go local on the island by taking to the streets in Puerto de la Cruz. Here, Mueca – the street art festival – takes advantage of the legendary favourable climate of the Canary Islands to stage entertainment of the al fresco variety.
Watch acrobats perform exhilarating, gravity-defying feats and clowns similarly bridging the language divide through the medium of mine.Later in the month, the Tenerife Walking Festival allows you to get up close and personal with the island. Experienced guides lead hikes through some of the island’s most stunning terrain. The penultimate day in May sees the Día de Canarias celebrated across the island(s) with natives dusting off their traditional Canarian costumes and bringing out the tiples again for more folk offs. Although, over in capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the month is one long party thanks to the Fiestas de Mayo, which is a series of interconnected events throughout May, including dances and a wine fair.
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How hot is it in Tenerife in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 21°C in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife in May, falling to 14°C at night.
How sunny is it in Tenerife in May?
There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife in May – that’s 63% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Tenerife in May?
The average sea temperature around Playa de las Americas, Tenerife in May is 20°C.
Does it ever rain in Tenerife in May?
There are usually 2 days with some rain in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife in May and the average monthly rainfall is 11mm.
Tenerife May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Tenerife in May 2023. Select a month to view Tenerife sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Tenerife sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Playa de las Americas.
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When ist the best time to visit Tenerife
The best time to visit Tenerife
Weather in Tenerife: always pleasantly warm, not for nothing are the Canary Islands the islands of springs
The specific weather conditions in Tenerife are one of the characteristics of the largest of the Canary Islands. Although it should be hot and dry due to its proximity to the Sahara and the African continent, which is only 250 kilometres away, Tenerife’s weather is characterised by a consistently warm climate. There are mild temperatures ranging from 17°C in winter to 30°C in summer, making the island an attractive holiday destination all year round!
The unique climate of Tenerife is caused by the north-eastern trade winds. These absorb water vapour over the Atlantic Ocean, rise up the northern slopes of the Pico del Teide into an impressive sea of clouds and finally fall down in fine drizzle.
Since the Teide acts like a weather divide, two microclimates and an exciting contrast between north and south are created. While Tenerife’s weather is characterised by slightly cooler, wetter temperatures in the north, the south remains dry and sunny-warm. It is precisely this weather phenomenon that makes this holiday paradise so attractive. In the special climate of Tenerife you can lie on the white sandy beach and swim in the pleasantly warm sea at the same time, but you can also observe the snow-covered slopes of the Pico del Teide.The weather on Tenerife is generally quite predictable – the island has mild temperatures all year round, over 220 hours of sunshine a year and little rainfall. On Tenerife not only the seasons determine the weather and climate, but also the cardinal points. Before you book your holiday in Tenerife, you should therefore inform yourself about the seasons in Tenerife. This may make it easier to decide whether you want to travel to the north, east, south or west of the island.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife? Which temperatures in which month? How many hours of sunshine are there and when?
We give you concrete answers to these questions.
The best time to visit Tenerife depends upon the region you wish to visit. Even though the largest Canary Island is known as the “Island of Eternal Spring” for its year round mild temperatures averaging 23°C, there are regional differences. The trade winds and the Pico del Teide, which acts like a weather divide, influence very opposite weather conditions from north to south.
If you are looking for the highest temperatures and most hours of sunshine, the best place to spend your holidays is in the south of Tenerife. As the trade winds form clouds and rain off the northern slopes of the Pico del Teide, there is hardly any precipitation in southern areas of the island.
The best time to travel is at the beginning of June or the end of September – i.e. shortly before or after the summer.
During this time, air and water temperatures are pleasantly warm throughout the island, without being too hot. The average temperature is 25°C, while nine hours of sunshine are expected. The summer in the south attracts with long, warm days and mild nights!A different scene can be seen in cities like Puerto de la Cruz in the north, around San Miguel de Tajao in the east and in the centre of the island. As far as the weather in Tenerife is concerned, you can expect fewer hours of sunshine here, and in the winter months there is also rainfall. Nevertheless, it is pleasantly warm at 17° to 20°C – nothing stands in the way of a bathing and beach holiday or extensive hiking tours even in winter!
The best time to visit Tenerife in the north and east is in May, June and October, when the temperatures are mild 23°C and no rain is expected. It will be warmer in the summer months of July, August and September with up to 26°C and nine hours of sunshine.
Weather in Tenerife in the monthly view
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Night Temperature 14° 14° 15° 16° 17° 19° 20° 21° 21° 19° 17° 67°
Hours of sunshine per day 6h 7h 7h 8h 9h 9h 11h 11h 8h 7h 6h 5h
Humidity 68% 67% 64% 61% 63% 63% 59% 62% 66% 67% 68% 68%
Water temperature 19° 18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 21° 22° 23° 23° 21° 2°
Rainy days 7 5 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 5 7
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Deviation per location possibleMay Weather in Tenerife, Spain – 2023 – Winter Sun Expert
Tenerife is the largest island amongst the Canary Islands. It is located off West Africa. It is a favorite destination with snowbirds for its long days of sunshine. Mt. Teide, a dormant volcano dominates the island as Spain’s tallest peak.
North of the island is a natural paradise known for its natural pools. Beach lovers will feel at home in the southern part of the island with many beaches that have yellow or black sands. Tenerife enjoys a perfect climate throughout the year. There are many fun activities for snowbirds to engage in and stunning things to see. One of the most popular activities on the island is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz, which is a huge pre-Lent festival with parades, music, dancing, and colorful costumes. This sunny holiday hotspot welcomes millions of people throughout the year who are looking to relax, have an adventure, make memories, and enjoy the fantastic weather.
Weather May 2023 in Tenerife Spain:
Generally, May in Tenerife will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during the month of May.
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Contents
- 1 May weather in Tenerife Spain
- 2 May weather in Tenerife Spain in more detail
- 2.1 – What will the temperature be in Tenerife in May
- 2.2 – Can you expect rain in May in Tenerife?
- 2.3 – What will the water temperature be in Tenerife for May
- 2.4 – Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in Tenerife
- 2.5 – Will it be comfortable in May in Tenerife?
- 3 What to do in Tenerife Spain in May
- 4 Is it humid in Tenerife Spain in May?
- 5 Is May a good time to go to Tenerife Spain?
- 6 Does it rain all day in Tenerife Spain in May?
- 7 Is May the rainiest month in Tenerife Spain?
- 8 Is May the most sunniest month in Tenerife Spain?
- 9 Weather in Tenerife Spain in other months
May weather in Tenerife Spain
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Tenerife, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid
Generally, May in Tenerife will be really nice.
Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 59°F / 15°C.Tenerife does not have a lot of rainy days in May. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during the whole month.
The forecast for May 2023 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.
May weather in Tenerife Spain in more detail
To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in Tenerife, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds
– What will the temperature be in Tenerife in May
Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 77°F / 25°C during the day and an average of 59°F / 15°C during the night.
In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 84°F / 29°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 53°F / 12°C.When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. July, August and September are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C.
Day and night temperature variation for Tenerife during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Tenerife during the year.
But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 93°F / 34°C.
January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C.In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Tenerife each month:
Day and night temperature variation for Tenerife during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Tenerife during the year.
– Can you expect rain in May in Tenerife?
Generally, you can expect about 1 rain days in May, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain.
When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 1.3 inches / 32 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is less than April, which sees around 0.
4 inches / 9 mm of rain. And almost equal to June, which sees around 0 inches / 1 mm of rainRain days for Tenerife during the year.Rain days for Tenerife during the year.
If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 5 and 6 days. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average of between 2 and 3 days of rain. And almost equal to June, which sees an average of between 0 and 1 days of rain
– What will the water temperature be in Tenerife for May
You can expect in May, the water temperature for Tenerife to be between 69°F / 21°C and 66°F / 19°C.
To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.
September has the highest water temperature, with around 77°F / 25°C. April has the lowest water temperature, with around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature almost equal to April, with a water temperature of around 68°F / 20°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from June, that is around 71°F / 22°C.
Water temperature for Tenerife during the year.Water temperature for Tenerife during the year.
– Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in Tenerife
Generally, you can expect around 4 sunny days in May and around 24 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, December is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days. July is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 0 and 1 sunny days. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 3 and 4 sunny days.
And slightly more than June, with an average of between 1 and 2 sunny days The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for TenerifeThe number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Tenerife
We have looked at the sunny days in Tenerife. Let’s also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 6 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 1 cloudy day. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 3 and 4 cloudy days. And almost equal to June, with an average of between 1 and 2 cloudy days
– Will it be comfortable in May in Tenerife?
Generally, May in Tenerife will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.
We use the humidity and temperature in Tenerife to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be.
Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of “very comfortable” (dry air). August has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of “comfortable” (not very humid). When comparing May with the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of “very comfortable” (low humidty). And almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of “comfortable” (not very humid)
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for TenerifeWintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Tenerife
What to do in Tenerife Spain in May
There are a couple of interesting places and attractions in Tenerife. A couple of suggestions for snowbirds are:
- Mount Teide: Mount Teide is a dormant volcano on Tenerife. Its summit is the highest point in Spain and also the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic. At 7500 meter (24608 feet), it is the fourth highest volcano in the world. Snowbirds can go on cable car rides to the top of this UNESCO world heritage site and experience what it is like to be on what NASA describes as the third-tallest volcanic structure.
- Siam Park: This is a splendid Thai-themed adventure water park that has lots of activities suitable for younger children and also adults.
- Loro Park: For nature lovers, you could have an excellent time seeing this zoo that has some exotic animals like Tigers, dolphins & penguins
- Playa de Las Teresitas: This is a stunning man-made beach that has fine yellow sand.
- Pyramids of Guimar: Snowbirds can visit this incredible ethnology park & terraced stone pyramids to get a feel of the island’s archaeological history.
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: This is a fun resort town known for Conception Church, Palacio de Carta & the architectural wonder of Tenerife Auditorium.
- Los Gigantes: Snowbirds can enjoy the stunning sandy beaches in Los Gigantes. There are high cliffs around the area that tourists sometimes go to the cliffs to watch the sunset on the ocean. Snowbirds can also go whale-watching.
Is it humid in Tenerife Spain in May?
A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Tenerife Spain in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in Tenerife, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.
To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Tenerife during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.
Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that Tenerife will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.
January is the month with the most comfort. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. August is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months
Humidity level for TenerifeHumidity level for Tenerife
Is May a good time to go to Tenerife Spain?
Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to Tenerife is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.
These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.
If we look at the average temperature for Tenerife in May, we can see that it will be fine for most people.
In May, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 59°F / 15°C.
As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 4 sunny days and 24 partly sunny days.
The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during May. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.
We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May a good time to go to Tenerife Spain for most visitors.
Does it rain all day in Tenerife Spain in May?
In Tenerife, it does not rain all day in May. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain during the month.
Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days.
For Tenerife Spain, there are, on average 4 sunny days and 24 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
Is May the rainiest month in Tenerife Spain?
May is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.
To answer what the rainiest month is in Tenerife, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.
December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 6 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.
December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 1.3 inches / 32 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.
Is May the most sunniest month in Tenerife Spain?
May is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.
To answer what the sunniest month is in Tenerife, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.
December is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 4 sunny days, and 24 partly suny days. July is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.
July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.
The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
Weather in Tenerife Spain in other months
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What is the average temperature in May
The average temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 70°F (21°C) and a low of 64°F (18°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool with a gentle breeze.
For comparison, the hottest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, September, has days with highs of 76°F (25°C) and lows of 71°F (22°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 65°F (18°C) and lows of 60°F (16°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May based on historical data.
Highs and lows in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May
How much does it rain in May
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May, there’s a 1% chance of rain on an average day.
And on the average day it rains or snows, we get 0.03 in (0.7 mm) of precipitation. In more common terms of how much that is, some would describe it as not rainy at all.
The wettest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is November with a 6% chance of precipitation on a typical day and gets 0.01 inches (0.4 mm) of precipitation, while the dryest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is July with a 0.0% chance of precipitation on a typical day and gets 0.01 inches (0.4 mm) of precipitation. These graphs show the probability of it raining/snowing in May and the amount of rainfall.
Chance of rain or snow on an average Santa Cruz de Tenerife day by month
Average precipitation by hour of day
How cloudy is Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May
The average amount of time that the sky is clear or sunny (partly cloudy or less) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife during May is 14.8 hours (62% of the day). For comparison, the day with the most clear, sunny days in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is August with 20.
0 hours while November has the shortest amount of cloud-free hours of only 12.8 hours. This graph shows the average amount of sunshine in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May based on historical data.
Monthly clear skies percent of time in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
When is the sunrise and sunset in May
The average day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife during May has 13.5 hours of daylight, with sunrise at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:47 pm.
The day with the longest amount of daylight in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is June 21st with 14.0 hours while December 17th has the shortest amount of daylight of only 10.3 hours.
This graph shows the average amount of daylight in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May based on historical data.
Average hours of daylight in Santa Cruz de Tenerife by month
How humid is it in May
In May, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is moderately humid with an average amount of 76% (relative humidity), which could be described as humid but cool. August has the highest relative humidity at 83% and is the least humid in December at 71%.
This graph shows the average amount of humidity in Santa Cruz de Tenerife throughout May based on historical data.
Average relative humidity in Santa Cruz de Tenerife by month
How windy is it in May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Historically, the wind in Santa Cruz de Tenerife during May blows at an average speed of 13.6 mph (21.8 kph). The windiest month is July with an average wind speed of 17.2 mph (27.6 kph), while the calmest month is October with an average wind speed of 10.9 mph (17.5 kph). This graph shows the average wind speed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May based on historical data.
Average monthly wind speed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
What to wear in May
With an average high of 70°F (21°C) and a low of 64°F (18°C), it generally feels mildly cool with a gentle breeze. With that in mind, most people would dress in something light like your favorite t-shirt.
What’s the weather like in Santa Cruz de Tenerife the rest of the year?
We’ve collected the weather data for Santa Cruz de Tenerife during all other months of the year too:
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in January
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in March
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in April
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in June
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in July
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in August
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in September
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in October
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in November
- Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in December
Where does this data come from?
Weather data for Santa Cruz de Tenerife was collected from the MERRA-2 project from NASA, which used a climate model combined with historical data from weather stations around the world to estimate what the conditions were like for every point on the Earth.
For all data based on historical data, we’ve averaged the data from the past 11 years (2010-2020). For example, for the hourly temperature at 10am, we’ve looked at the temperature at 10am on every day in May (e.g., May 1, May 2, etc. in 2010, 2011, etc.) and took the arithmetic mean. We did not smooth the data, so for example, our daily temperature line will have some randomness due to the fact that weather is random in the first place.
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You’ll find almost perfect conditions in Tenerife during May, with warm days, balmy nights, and seas perfect for swimming.
Visitor numbers increase from May, so resorts fully open and are buzzing with people. We’ve looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Tenerife, covering the last 12 years up to 2022, plus we’ve asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about Tenerife weather in May.
How warm is it in Tenerife during May?
The temperature is extremely stable in May with average highs of 22℃ and lows just 3℃ lower at 19℃. The UV index will be moderate at this time of year, so not something to worry about for the average person. However, if you’re going to be outside for long periods it’s worth wearing a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember that bright surfaces, such as water and sand increase UV exposure.
Does it rain in Tenerife during May?
May is typically the driest month in Tenerife.
On average, in you’ll see rain on just one day in the month. In other words, you shouldn’t see any of the wet stuff. You’re not likely to see a thunderstorm during your trip.
How warm is the sea in Tenerife during May?
The water around Tenerife is around 20℃ during May. It will feel a little on the cool when first entering, but you’ll warm up quickly. Most kids will have no problem with this temperature, but those who feel the cold are unlikely to want to swim.
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Tenerife is the largest and the most popular of the Canary Islands. With tourism to the island increasing, especially among European visitors, it’s clear that Tenerife’s year-round warm & sunny weather provides an irresistible getaway at any time of the year. But how much does the weather really change over the course of a year?
1- What Is Tenerife’s Climate Like?
Tenerife is known as the “Island of Eternal Spring” because of its moderate climate, which changes depending on the region. In fact, the climate in Tenerife is in the sweet spot for people of all ages – in winter, it never gets too cold, and in summer, you won’t have to suffer from the sweltering heat. This is because in the winter, the warm currents near the coast keep the air cool, while in the summer, the continuous tropical winds, the trade winds that sweep across the Atlantic Ocean, provide freshness.
What’s the weather like in Tenerife?
From August to October, the weather in Tenerife is mild and sunny along the island’s coastline.
It also rarely rains between March and October, so there’s no need to worry about bringing jackets and coats. However, you do need to pack the outwear such as light jackets and puffer jackets for the evenings if you visit Tenerife from October to March.The temperature in the inland, on the other hand, fluctuates with elevation.
You’re more likely to get a little rain in the north-eastern slopes, whereas the lack of rain on the rest of the island adds to a more arid terrain along the southern slopes’ beaches.
Average Temperatures In Tenerife
Tenerife is the only European resort where you can bask on the beach all year round because even in January, the air here warms up to +22 ° C. The average temperature in Tenerife during the warm season is around 26°C and during the winter season it is +17.5°C, at which time a light jumper may still come in handy in the evening.
Thus, the average weather in Tenerife is what many people consider ‘ideal’.
2 – Climate Difference Between the Northern and Southern Parts of Tenerife
the typical landscape of northern Tenerife
The sleeping volcano Teide, the third largest volcano in the world and Spain’s highest peak at 3718 metres, lies at the island’s center. Mount Teide is frequently covered with snow and has cooler temperatures in the winter. In general, it often rains in this area of the island. Tenerife’s mountains provide respite from the heat and offer magnificent itineraries for hikers, cyclists, and climbers.
The volcano Teide has a strong influence on the climate in Tenerife. It divides the island into two zones: the drier, hotter south side and the cooler northern part with a milder climate and richer scenery.
The southern region of Tenerife, which is home to the majority of the tourist attractions, is hot all year. The warm air from Western Sahara influences this area of the island, therefore temperatures rarely drop below 20°C.
The weather in South Tenerife is always pleasant and warm. The mountains simply block cold air from the north-east, and rainfall is recorded only a few times a year.The weather in the north of the island is less stable. During the winter, the northern section of Tenerife is more humid and colder, whereas the rest of the year has comfortable average temperatures. The northern shore is hot in the summer, yet it is frequently cloudy.
Even though Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz are popular tourist destinations, tourism in this area is not as established as it is in the South of the island. Water sports enthusiasts will find the north of Tenerife to be a paradise. It is excellent for surfing because there are areas suitable for all experience levels.
Thanks to its unique climate, the north of Tenerife is home to a variety of landscapes, fjords, mountains, lush greenery, and forests.
3-Tenerife Microclimates
The dry and hot climate in the south of Tenerife produces these landscapes
Tenerife is known to have a subtropical climate, which means that summers here can be humid, and winters are usually dry.
According to some reports, there are up to 28 microclimates on the island. Tenerife’s nature is so rich and varied that you’ll be amazed by the variety of climate zones.But what exactly are microclimates? They can be defined as concrete zones with climatic conditions that differ from those of the surrounding zones.
As a result, climatic changes are noticeable depending on where you are on the island. The climates of Tenerife south and north, for example, are vastly different. The southern slope is hotter, drier, and has more daylight hours, while the northern slope is humid.
It is interesting to know that microclimates influence the natural landscapes of Tenerife. Green colors predominate in the north, thanks to the lush mountains. The landscapes in the South, on the other hand, are arid. In some areas, it looks like a desert.
It’s worth visiting ALL the gorgeous landscapes of the island, both in the North and the South. Driving around the island will allow you to soak in the tropical nature of the island through these contrasts.
Because Tenerife has an incredible number of microclimates that even support an exotic range of vegetable species, you can expect a nice breeze owing to the trade winds if you’re staying in the north, whereas the coastal sections enjoy a pleasant average temperature of 19 to 23 ºC.
The air becomes cooler, and the humidity stimulates the growth of grain and potato crops at altitudes of 600 to 1500 m above sea level. The air becomes drier as you climb higher in altitude, and snowfall is possible in the winter at these altitudes, with temperatures varying dramatically from day to night.
Because of Tenerife’s unique tropical environment, several species of plants only grow in Las Cañadas del Teide, which is 2,700 metres above sea level.
Thanks to the unique climate of Tenerife, you can witness such a phenomenon as the ‘Sea of Clouds’.
It’s literally lots of clouds gathering under the tops of the mountains in Tenerife and resembling a sea. It is one of the most beautiful phenomena in Tenerife. Passive winds lift the clouds until they are gently stopped by the mountains on the northern side of the island at altitudes of between 600 and 1,800 metres. It looks like a light white down blanket. 4 -Tenerife weather by month
Let’s take a closer look at Tenerife’s climate by month. From May to October, the summer season is in full swing. Tenerife may get quite hot during these months, with daily highs of 28°C ranging from June through September and occasionally reaching a scorching 30°C -33°C in August. If this is exactly what you’re looking for, you can enjoy this sunny and hot weather on the island’s south coast in resorts like Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeje, and Playa Paraiso.
The constant winds cool things down a little for people who don’t like it too hot, and temperatures dip in the evening but remain in the low twenties.
Winter in Tenerife is often regarded as the finest season to visit, and with good reason: not only is it warm, but you can save a little bit of money travelling outside of the busy summer season.
November and late January are some of the cheapest months to get some excellent deals on flights and accommodation. Temperatures in the South are still nice, averaging about 20°C, and while the occasional light shower may occur, it keeps things cool and does not persist long at all. The weather is significantly cooler on the North Coast, but rain is still uncommon. When it comes to the night, temperatures can drop to around 14°C.You may be wondering, “what is the coldest month in Tenerife?” The coldest months are January and February, with temperatures of 17-20°C.
July and August are the hottest months in Tenerife.Another popular question is ‘how hot is it in Tenerife?’ Temperatures reach 30 °C degrees in July and August, and can often be around 33°C degrees. In addition, Tenerife has an ‘African sun’, and the temperature often feels higher than that indicated by the thermometer.
Monthly Weather Tenerife | Tenerife Climate By Month
If you want a month-by-month breakdown of average temperatures, here’s what to expect:January — 19°C
February — 20°C
March — 22°C
April — 23°C.
May — 24°C
June — 26°C
July — 28°C
August — 29°C
September — 28°C
October — 26°C
November — 24°C
December — 21°CIf you want to know in detail about the weather in Tenerife by month, as well as the climate in specific resorts, read these articles:
- Tenerife Weather in January
- Tenerife Weather in February
- Tenerife Weather in March
- Tenerife Weather in April
- Tenerife Weather in May
- Tenerife Weather in June
- Tenerife Weather in July
- Tenerife Weather in August
- Tenerife Weather in September
- Tenerife Weather in October
- Tenerife Weather in November
- Tenerife Weather in December
5 – Swimming in Tenerife
A red flag on the beach means swimming in the ocean is prohibited
If you’re planning to go swimming in Tenerife, the weather at all times of the year makes it ideal for open water swimming, with average air temperatures ranging from 17 to 24°C and sea temperatures rarely falling below 20°C.
The water temperature can fluctuate from 19 °C in the winter and early spring to 23/24 °C between August and October. Even in the cooler months, you may enjoy the waves. However, rough seas often break out in storms during November and the winter months, and occasionally a red flag is flown up, signaling that swimming is prohibited.In the colder months like December, you’d be better off in the South as it is sunnier and warmer than the Island’s North. Some of the popular resorts to consider are Playa De Las Americas and Costa Adeje. The South is warm enough to spend your time at the beach and go for a swim, but the ocean water is certainly cooler than in the warm summer months.
If you want a guaranteed swim in the calm and warm sea water in Tenerife, you can always stay in one of the hotels with a heated pool. Most hotels in Tenerife use seawater to fill the pool, allowing travellers to get all the benefits of seawater.
Read next: The Best Hotels With Heated Pools In Tenerife
6 – Is There Rain in Tenerife?
You can generally expect the weather to be consistent throughout the year and relatively predictable depending on the season and region.
Only the northern region of Tenerife, which is influenced by the trade winds in the winter and spring months, receives more rainfall. There are up to 15 wet days throughout this season, but temperatures are around 18°C.
Tenerife South, on the other hand, remains dry and warm, with temperatures averaging 19 – 23°C and rains nearly non-existent.
However, Tenerife does sometimes experience rain in the southern part of the island. Rainfall in Tenerife is heaviest during the winter months, mainly at night. Rain in Tenerife is often light and short, and it rarely rains heavily.
Heavy rainfall occurs only during the changing seasons. The weather in Tenerife is dry between April and October. Also, most rain falls in the highlands, and you won’t notice it.
In fact, it’s not the rainstorms you have to look out for, but the dust & sand-laden storms frequently referred to as Calima.
7 – What Is Calima in Tenerife?
During your holiday, you may encounter a calima, which is a sandstorm.
All the Canaries as a whole are prone to this natural occurrence. Calima has been occurring more regularly on Tenerife in recent years, almost once a month. With a moderate to a strong hot wind blowing from Africa, temperatures increase swiftly and visibly, humidity declines, and a grey cloud takes over the sky. It’s not a pretty sight.The sand and dust make the air hard to breathe. It’s as if you’re standing next to a massive bonfire with hot air blowing directly in your face. The calima can persist anywhere from two to seven days, and although it may be tiring, and you can get a headache, the wind poses no serious health risk.
Most travellers are unaware of the сalima and don’t notice it.
But sensitive people and those with respiratory illnesses are better off limiting their time outside on days when the сalima hits Tenerife.Read more about the calima in Tenerife.
8 – What Is The Best Month To Go To Tenerife?
You’ve decided you’re definitely visiting Tenerife, and you want to make sure you avoid the coolest month.
So, when is the best time to visit Tenerife?Los Cristianos Beach in winter
Well, with a destination like Tenerife you’re pretty much spoilt for choice with guaranteed heat every month of the year. So, there’s no ‘bad’ time to visit.
The сlimate of Tenerife is so unique that even on cloudy days the sun is bound to shine. So don’t forget to put on SPF protection and headgear. It’s easy to get burnt by the sun even on a cool, windy day.
The best time to visit Tenerife for a beach vacation is from May to mid-October. It’s hot, sunny, dry, and the ocean is warm enough for swimming.
In the first period (May-June), the air temperature is slightly lower, and the sea is slightly colder, but the days are longer. Summer days in the Canaries are shorter than in Europe (although winter days are longer), but the sun sets late enough due to the time zone adopted.
April, May, and the first half of October are also quite good months for a beach vacation.
During the rest of the months, you can also sunbathe and swim at Tenerife’s southern resorts.
The period from October to the end of March is ideal for island tours and hiking.Although we cannot rule out a few days of severe weather in the winter, you will appreciate the warm temperatures and the opportunity to sunbathe. You can combine a morning expedition up Mount Teide, perhaps in search of snow, with an afternoon on the beach if you choose.
The Tenerife Island offers an amazing variety of landscapes, and you can decide what type of weather you’d like to experience simply by travelling between the northern and southern regions!
Tenerife weather forecast for May 3 – detailed weather forecast for Tenerife (Spain) for May 3
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Tenerife weather in May 2020 – water and air temperature
Weather in Tenerife in May 2020 – water and air temperature
May weather
Tenerife
- Is it possible to swim in May
- Is the weather good for excursions
- Things to do in May
- Weather archive for May
- Holiday prices in May
Average daily air temperature +17. 0°C Day air temperature +19.9°C Air temperature at night +15.3°C Water temperature +20.3°C Rainfall 15 mm. Number of rainy days 0 days Relative humidity 15% Sunrise time 07:16 sunset time 20:49 Daylength 13. 2-13.8 hours Number of sunny days 20 Wind speed 4 m/s Weather in Tenerife in other months
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Air temperature in Tenerife in May
According to statistics in recent years, the average air temperature in Tenerife during the day was
+19.9°C, at night +15.3°C. The highest temperature was observed
in May 2019 and
reached +29°C, the lowest
in May 2018 and
was +10°C. How often does it rain
May, according to long-term observations in Tenerife, passes without rain.
Wind
The average wind in May is about 4m/s. The strongest wind was recorded in May 2018 and its gusts reached 7.0 m/s, the most
weak in May 2018 and its gusts reached 1.0 m/s.Sunny, cloudy and overcast days
According to long-term statistics in Tenerife this month, on average, 20 sunny, 8 cloudy
and 4 cloudy days, which is great for sightseeing and walking. Length of day
The length of daylight hours in May is about 13.2-13.8 hours. Most
early sunrise in May starts at 07:10 – 31 May, latest in
07:26 – May 1.
The earliest sunset occurs at 20:40 – May 1, the latest at
20:58 – 31 May.Relative humidity
Humidity in May is about 15%.
May water temperature in Tenerife
Is it possible to swim? The average water temperature in May is usually
+20. 3°C,
which is not enough for a comfortable swim. The maximum water temperature in May was recorded in 2019and amounted to 22.0°C,
the coldest in 2019 and amounted to 7.0°C.Is the weather good for excursions
In May according to statistics and reviews
tourists in Tenerife the climate is great for walks and excursions. The temperature stays around +15.3°C..+19.9°C.We rated the opportunity for leisure on a scale of 1 (unsuitable) to 10 (excellent)
Beach holidays
6/10 Excursions and walks
8/10 Hiking
6/10 What are the prices for holidays in May
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69.0%
2
May+11°
+22°+16°
-
744 mmHg
-
Yu, 1.5 m/s
-
72.5%
3
May+11°
+21°+16°
-
753 mmHg
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Yu, 2.
3 m/s
-
68.4%
4
May+13°
+17°+16°
-
716 mmHg
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Yu, 2.5 m/s
-
84.6%
5
May+12°
+18°+16°
-
712 mmHg
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Yu, 2.
0 m/s
-
72.9%
6
May+12°
+20°+16°
-
713 mmHg
-
Yu, 1.9 m/s
-
73.6%
7
May+13°
+22°+16°
-
713 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.
0 m/s
-
69.9%
8
May+13°
+23°+17°
-
713 mmHg
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Yu, 1.9m/s
-
65.8%
9
May+14°
+22°+17°
-
712 mmHg
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Yu, 1.
8 m/s
-
76.9%
10
May+15°
+22°+18°
-
710 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.3 m/s
-
76.9%
11
May+13°
+25°+18°
-
710 mmHg
-
Yu, 1.
9m/s
-
57.0%
12
May+15°
+26°+19°
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709mmHg.
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Yu, 1.4 m/s
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49.1%
13
May+15°
+25°+20°
-
709 mmHg
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Yu, 2.
0 m/s
-
54.4%
14
May+15°
+27°+20°
-
708 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.4 m/s
-
46.0%
15
May+20°
+29°+20°
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708 mmHg
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Yu, 1.
9 m/s
-
35.6%
16
May+15°
+29°+22°
-
708 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.4 m/s
-
42.1%
17
May+16°
+26°+22°
-
709 mmHg
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Yu, 2.
1 m/s
-
43.4%
18
May+15°
+23°+22°
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709mmHg.
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Yu, 2.5 m/s
-
55.5%
19
May+14°
+20°+21°
-
711 mmHg
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Yu, 2.
9 m/s
-
66.1%
20
May+14°
+20°+20°
-
712 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.5 m/s
-
79.6%
21
May+14°
+21°+20°
-
712 mmHg
-
Yu, 3.
0 m/s
-
70.9%
22
May+14°
+21°+19°
-
712 mmHg
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Yu, 3.0 m/s
-
71.3%
23
May+15°
+22°+7°
-
712 mmHg
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Yu, 3.
3 m/s
-
69.9%
24
May+15°
+24°+17°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 3.0 m/s
-
51.3%
25
May+14°
+23°+20°
-
712 mmHg
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Yu, 2.
8 m/s
-
59.9%
26
May+14°
+23°+20°
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711 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.9m/s
-
57.3%
27
May+14°
+23°+20°
-
710 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.
6 m/s
-
56.0%
28
May+14°
+24°+20°
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710 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.3 m/s
-
58.8%
29
May+15°
+24°+20°
-
711 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.
4 m/s
-
58.0%
30
May+14°
+25°+20°
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710 mmHg
-
Yu, 2.1 m/s
-
48.1%
31
May+20°
+26°+20°
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709 mmHg
-
Yu, 1.
4 m/s
-
39.0%
1
May+12°
+19°+16°
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716 mmHg
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Yu, 4.5 m/s
-
82.8%
2
May+13°
+22°+17°
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713 mmHg
-
Yu, 3.
0 m/s
-
83.9%
3
May+13°
+22°+18°
-
710 mmHg
-
Yu, 3.5 m/s
-
77.6%
4
May+14°
+18°+18°
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711 mmHg
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Yu, 5.
0 m/s
-
89.8%
5
May+12°
+19°+17°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 5.4 m/s
-
79.4%
6
May+13°
+18°+17°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 4.
9 m/s
-
84.1%
7
May+14°
+18°+17°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 6.4 m/s
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84.0%
8
May+12°
+21°+17°
-
713 mmHg
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Yu, 5.
0 m/s
-
84.0%
9
May+13°
+19°+17°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 7.4 m/s
-
85.8%
10
May+14°
+20°+17°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 9.
6 m/s
-
81.3%
11
May+15°
+22°+17°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 1.9 m/s
-
67.4%
12
May+13°
+18°+17°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 10.
0 m/s
-
81.5%
13
May+14°
+20°+17°
-
712 mmHg
-
Yu, 9.8 m/s
-
80.6%
14
May+13°
+16°+17°
-
712 mmHg
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Yu, 9.
9 m/s
-
74.5%
15
May+12°
+15°+16°
-
714 mmHg
-
Yu, 9.9 m/s
-
83.1%
16
May+13°
+18°+16°
-
715 mmHg
-
Yu, 1.
6 m/s
-
76.1%
17
May+12°
+17°+16°
-
714 mmHg
-
Yu, 4.3 m/s
-
72.4%
18
May+12°
+18°+16°
-
714 mmHg
-
Yu, 5.
0 m/s
-
81.1%
19
May+15°
+20°+16°
-
713 mmHg
-
Yu, 7.4 m/s
-
85.3%
20
May+14°
+22°+17°
-
714 mmHg
-
Yu, 6.
4 m/s
-
80.0%
21
May+14°
+20°+17°
-
715 mmHg
-
Yu, 7.9 m/s
-
79.9%
22
May+13°
+24°+18°
-
715 mmHg
-
Yu, 5.
6 m/s
-
74.9%
23
May+14°
+28°+19°
-
716 mmHg
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Yu, 4.1 m/s
-
49.1%
24
May+21°
+28°+21°
-
716 mmHg
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Yu, 2.
8 m/s
-
32.9%
25
May+22°
+30°+22°
-
715 mmHg
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Yu, 2.9m/s
-
27.6%
26
May+22°
+31°+23°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 3.
4 m/s
-
25.9%
27
May+20°
+29°+23°
-
714 mmHg
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Yu, 4.3 m/s
-
26.0%
28
May+18°
+28°+24°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 4.
9m/s
-
37.6%
29
May+21°
+25°+24°
-
712 mmHg
-
Yu, 1.0 m/s
-
52.8%
30
May+16°
+18°+23°
-
710 mmHg
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Yu, 5.
8 m/s
-
82.5%
31
May+16°
+22°+22°
-
711 mmHg
-
Yu, 4.6 m/s
-
80.4%
1
May+12°
+17°+15°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 3.
8 m/s
-
76.3%
2
May+12°
+17°+15°
-
712 mmHg
-
Yu, 3.9 m/s
-
77.6%
3
May+12°
+17°+15°
-
712 mmHg
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Yu, 4.
6 m/s
-
73.8%
4
May+13°
+17°+14°
-
713 mmHg
-
Yu, 7.5 m/s
-
76.6%
5
May+13°
+16°+15°
-
714 mmHg
-
Yu, 7.
0 m/s
-
75.9%
6
May+13°
+17°+15°
-
714 mmHg
-
Yu, 6.5 m/s
-
76.6%
7
May+14°
+20°+15°
-
713 mmHg
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Yu, 5.
6 m/s
-
82.3%
8
May+14°
+18°+15°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 8.3 m/s
-
79.4%
9
May+12°
+22°+16°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 7.
1 m/s
-
75.9%
10
May+15°
+19°+16°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 5.8 m/s
-
86.3%
11
May+13°
+19°+16°
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716 mmHg
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Yu, 5.
6 m/s
-
76.4%
12
May+13°
+19°+16°
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716 mmHg
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Yu, 7.9m/s
-
77.0%
13
May+14°
+16°+17°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 8.
3 m/s
-
96.3%
14
May+14°
+18°+17°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 9.8 m/s
-
93.5%
15
May+14°
+19°+17°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 11.
3 m/s
-
91.4%
16
May+15°
+21°+18°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 7.6 m/s
-
87.4%
17
May+15°
+24°+19°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 3.
0 m/s
-
64.4%
18
May+14°
+23°+19°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 5.0 m/s
-
82.1%
19
May+15°
+19°+19°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 9.
5 m/s
-
87.3%
20
May+15°
+23°+20°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 7.6 m/s
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77.3%
21
May+16°
+22°+20°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 5.
0 m/s
-
59.9%
22
May+15°
+20°+21°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 8.4 m/s
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84.5%
23
May+14°
+17°+20°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 6.
0 m/s
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77.3%
24
May+13°
+16°+19°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 6.4 m/s
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78.5%
25
May+14°
+17°+19°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 8.
8 m/s
-
85.9%
26
May+13°
+17°+18°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 9.6 m/s
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86.9%
27
May+14°
+17°+18°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 8.
6 m/s
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81.4%
28
May+14°
+19°+18°
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711 mmHg
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Yu, 7.8 m/s
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75.5%
29
May+13°
+21°+0°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 1.
3 m/s
-
78.3%
30
May+15°
+17°+18°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 7.5 m/s
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86.1%
31
May+14°
+20°+18°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 7.
1 m/s
-
85.1%
1
May+13°
+21°+16°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 5.4 m/s
-
77.3%
2
May+13°
+21°+16°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 4.
9m/s
-
71.8%
3
May+13°
+17°+16°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 8.3 m/s
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85.1%
4
May+13°
+18°+16°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 6.
6 m/s
-
78.5%
5
May+12°
+19°+16°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 4.4 m/s
-
72.1%
6
May+12°
+21°+16°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 3.
9 m/s
-
79.5%
7
May+13°
+23°+16°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 4.8 m/s
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79.5%
8
May+14°
+25°+17°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 3.
4 m/s
-
55.8%
9
May+18°
+28°+17°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 2.6 m/s
-
33.6%
10
May+19°
+28°+18°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 4.
3 m/s
-
43.3%
11
May+15°
+21°+18°
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711 mmHg
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Yu, 4.4 m/s
-
79.8%
12
May+15°
+21°+18°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 6.
8 m/s
-
82.4%
13
May+15°
+20°+18°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 3.6 m/s
-
83.3%
14
May+15°
+21°+18°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 4.
1 m/s
-
83.1%
15
May+13°
+23°+18°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 3.0 m/s
-
68.8%
16
May+13°
+23°+18°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 3.
4 m/s
-
72.9%
17
May+15°
+21°+18°
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715 mmHg
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Yu, 6.3 m/s
-
85.0%
18
May+16°
+21°+18°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 7.
4 m/s
-
80.1%
19
May+15°
+21°+18°
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712 mmHg
-
Yu, 7.6 m/s
-
81.0%
20
May+16°
+20°+18°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 2.
9m/s
-
72.6%
21
May+16°
+20°+18°
-
714 mmHg
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Yu, 3.3 m/s
-
68.5%
22
May+16°
+20°+18°
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713 mmHg
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Yu, 4.
3 m/s
-
68.1%
23
May+16°
+21°+18°
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712 mmHg
-
Yu, 4.8 m/s
-
67.3%
24
May+16°
+21°+18°
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712 mmHg
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Yu, 5.
3 m/s
-
66.6%
25
May+17°
+21°+18°
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714 mmHg
-
Yu, 5.4 m/s
-
67.6%
26
May+16°
+20°+18°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 4.
9m/s
-
68.5%
27
May+16°
+20°+18°
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714 mmHg
-
Yu, 3.4 m/s
-
68.5%
28
May+16°
+21°+18°
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714 mmHg
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Yu, 3.
0 m/s
-
67.0%
29
May+15°
+23°+0°
-
765 mmHg
-
Yu, 1.9m/s
-
64.7%
30
May+15°
+23°+0°
-
764 mmHg
-
Yu, 1.
8 m/s
-
67.6%
31
May+15°
+23°+0°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 1.1 m/s
-
72.6%
Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May.
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Monthly weather
Month Temperature at night afternoon January +17°C +20°C February +16°C +19°C March +16°C +19°C April +17°C +21°C May +18°C +23°C June +19°C +24°C July +21°C +26°C August +22°C +27°C September +22°C +27°C October +22°C +26°C November +20°C +23°C December +18°C +22°C According to our observations, as well as reviews of tourists who visited Spain, we can say that the weather in Kemer in September is expected to be quite good.
The average daily air temperature in May is 22.9 °С, while the sea water temperature will be 20.1 °С. Weather in May
Average day temperature
Average night temperature+22.9 °C
+18.2 °CSea water temperature +20.1 °C Number of sunny days
Length of daylight hours19 days
13 hours 34 minutesRainy days
Rainfall0 days
9 mmAverage wind speed 19.0 m/s Is it worth going to Santa Cruz de Tenerife for a holiday in May?
Comfort
68.
3% Taking into account all the available weather data in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May (air and water temperature, amount and intensity of rains, cloudiness, day length and wind strength), we calculated the level of comfort for this resort, which amounted to 68.3 %. Please also note that the comfort level in June will be higher and will be 74.1 %
Comfort level by months
On the graph below you can see the comfort level in Santa Cruz de Tenerife calculated by us for each month. The most comfortable months for a vacation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are September, October and July. Months with the minimum level of comfort are March, January and February.
Monthly comparison of weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Select the month you are interested in from the list below if you want to receive detailed information about the weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife at other times.
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NovemberAir temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May
Daytime air temperature in May ranges from 21.
5°C to 25.7°C, at night from 17.2°C to 17.2°C respectively. At the same time, the average air temperature is 22.9 °C during the day, and 18.2 °C at night. The difference between day and night air temperature reaches 4.7°C on average per month. Water temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May
In May, the water in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is suitable for swimming. The water temperature in the sea does not fall below 19.6°C, while the maximum figure can reach 20.6°C. The average water temperature in May is 20.1 °C, which is 1.0°C higher than in April and 1.2°C lower than in June.
Rainy days and precipitation in May
The average rainfall for Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May is 9 mm. This amount of precipitation is insignificant, and you will not notice rainy days. May is one of the driest months in terms of rainfall. According to our observations and hysmeteo data, the probability of rainy weather is 2.2 %. In this case, most often it will be a light drizzle.
Sunny, cloudy and overcast days
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May usually around 19sunny, 9 cloudy and 3 overcast days. The length of daylight hours (from dawn to dusk) is 13 hours and 34 minutes. The number of hours of sunshine when the sun’s rays reach the earth’s surface, taking into account the average cloud cover for the month, is 9 hours and 39 minutes per day. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the sunniest months of the year.
Wind in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May
The graph below shows the probability of winds of different strengths during the month. The average wind speed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May is 19.0 m/s.
Weather in May in other resorts in Spain
We bring to your attention brief data on the weather in other popular resorts in Spain in May. Select the resort you are interested in to get more detailed information.
Name Day air temperature Air temperature
at nightRainy days
(rainfall)Water temperature Tenerife 21. 1°C 14.8°C 0 days (14 mm) 20.3°C Barcelona 21.5°C 15.1°C 3 days (31 mm) 17.1°C Mallorca 24.7°C 15.6°C 1 day (13 mm) 18.9°C Malaga 26.1°C 15.5°C 1 day (12 mm) 18.3°C Palma de Mallorca 25.1°C 15.1°C 0 days (12 mm) 19.0°C Valencia 25.2°C 16.1°C 1 day (8 mm) 18.8°C Costa Brava 22.2°C 14. 3°C 3 days (28 mm) 16.1°C Salou 23.4°C 15.0°C 1 day (19 mm) 17.7°C Alicante 24.8°C 16.5°C 2 days (14 mm) 19.1°C Ibiza 22.8°C 18.2°C 0 days (9 mm) 18.9°C Gran Canaria 25.5°C 19.3°C 0 days (1 mm) 20.0°C Marbella 25.2°C 14.6°C 2 days (18 mm) 18.0°C – January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December Tenerife in May 2022 – weather and reviews about the rest, excursions and shopping, prices for tours
Do you want to relax in the Canary Islands? Then for you – Tenerife, the island of a cherished dream with a gentle sun and cozy beaches.
Do you like to move and explore the unknown? And again Tenerife! See moving lizards and mighty whales, take a boat trip, participate in a sparkling spring festival or organize your own trip with a rental car. Everything is in your power! Intrigued? We have collected useful tips for tourists who have chosen this island of the Spanish archipelago. Today we will tell you what Tenerife is like in May.
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Tenerife weather in May
The climate of the island is comfortable for a pleasant holiday at any time, and May is no exception. This month is warm. Refers to the low season, when the flow of tourists is small, prices are low, and the weather is excellent. Keeps a pleasant 9 during the day1199 temperature around 25 degrees. C, at night – about 20 degrees . By the end of May, the temperature drops by a degree or two, but this is not scary.
How to dress? Feel free to take summer clothes with you – T-shirts, shorts, sundresses and flip flops.
For cool evenings and excursions to the mountains, it is good to stock up on a windbreaker or sweater. What kind of mountainous area suddenly appeared? A mountain range runs along the island, dividing the territory into southern and northern. The weather in these regions is different. The southwest is hot and dry, and the ocean is the epitome of calm. The northern part is characterized by greater humidity and winds, the ocean is restless and rolls big waves. The north is good for surfers.
In general, the weather in Tenerife in May is pleasant and sunny. Rains happen, but rarely. May is considered a dry month here.
Record temperatures in May on the island, recorded by long-term observations:
- maximum +36°C;
- minimum +8°C.
Tenerife weather forecast for May 2022.
What about swimming?
The temperature of the ocean water near the shore is kept evenly around +18-20 degrees.
How pleasant it is to swim in such water, everyone will decide for himself. If you dare, you will get a charge of vivacity and a great mood. If “heat-loving” wins, well, then a beautiful and uniform tan will become your chip! May holidays in Tenerife
Cheerful inhabitants of the islands celebrate the holidays cheerfully and with all their heart. Having traveled to the island in May, you will be able to find:
Excursions
Impressions from the trip will be incomplete without excursions. And tourists are increasingly booking excursions via the Internet. This is more convenient for several reasons. Possible:
- slowly read the description and reviews and choose what you like;
- do not fuss and do not spend precious time on the island searching and buying excursions;
- buy in advance from home, and pay by card;
- there is more choice online than in any agency, and prices are 15-20% lower, because no agency fee.
The most popular excursions in Tenerife in 2022:
- Teide Volcano – 6 hours, € 132
for 1-3 people or € 42 per person if there are more than 9 of you1012 - Pirate trails to the village of Masca – 7 hours, € 144
for 1-2 people or € 54 per person if there are more of you; - All Tenerife in 1 day – 8 hours, € 180
for 1-3 people or € 60 per person if there are more of you; - Loro Park – the kingdom of animals – 6 hours, € 120
for 1-2 people or € 60 per person if there are more of you; - La Gomera island – 9 hours, 106 €.
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Self-guided walks
Warm May weather makes excursions in Tenerife and other islands of the archipelago easy and not tiring. The island has an interesting ancient history dating back to the 5th century BC. Be sure to walk around Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Visit the main square of the archipelago.
- Plaza de España. You will see the monument to the fallen in the center of the square. It has the shape of a cross standing on an underground chapel. At the top of the monument is an observation deck. On the square there is a fountain splashing with jets of sea water. Elegant lighting from original garlands decorates the square in the evenings.
- Masonic Temple. Be sure to check out this unique architectural creation. It became the first Masonic temple in Spain. Located in Santa Cruz, founded in the early 20th century.
- Pyramids of Guimar. step pyramids of Guimar are interesting. Pyramids are located in the ethnological park in the city of Guimar, there are six of them and they consist of steps. Opinions of scientists about the causes of these structures differ. Some believe that the first people of the islands, the Guanches, lived there. Photos do not give a complete impression of the pyramids, you should definitely look at them yourself.
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After contemplating the ancient structures, you can move on to a more active holiday. Go to Loro Park and Siam Park: exotic animals, exciting performances, dizzy rides – you will definitely not be bored!
Rent a car
It is informative to see the sights and beauties of the island with excursions, but to drive around the island on your own and look at it from other angles is a completely different matter!
Here is what Oleg from Naberezhnye Chelny writes in his review:
“We rented a Volkswagen Polo car on the mechanics. The price per day is 36 euros. They traveled by themselves wherever they wanted, without reference to the time and tour group. The car was booked on a call and we drove it to the hotel. Paid rent on the cash register on the spot. Full tank of gasoline and a navigator in the tablet. Go! We traveled without problems. Upon returning, we left the car near our hotel. The car keys were given to the reception.
More about renting a car in Spain →
Shopping
Tenerife – special economic zone, where you can make bargains and buy souvenirs for friends.
Here is Elena’s review from Moscow:
“You can buy good cosmetics here at duty-free prices, I regret that I didn’t take more. We also shopped in the capital of the island, where there are many shopping centers and in our Las Americas stores. Sellers are friendly. Pearls are cultivated on the island and we bought a necklace from a pearl shop. The choice is rich and the prices are not frightening. If anyone is interested, you can buy … “
flickr.com/jonathancohen
And more reviews from May tourists:
Natalia, Moscow, 2015:
“Spring Tenerife greeted us with sun and warmth, and the following days too. Frightening predictions did not come true! Do not pay attention to forecasts on the Internet, raincoats and umbrellas will not come in handy in Las Americas! One blouse or light windbreaker is enough.
They can be useful for excursions and walks on the sea. New in Tenerife for us – a lot of sun! On my last trip (also in May), it was rainy and cooler north in Puerto de la Cruz.” Tanyusha, St. Petersburg, 2017:
“Oh, Tenerife, how I want to come back to you again and again! My friend and I went at the end of May, the weather was super cool – very warm during the day, and it got cooler in the evening. I want to say that the sun is still strong, you can burn out quickly, so it’s better not to go to the beach without sunscreen (from 30 spf). The tan here is golden. We went to the Teide volcano – very unusual. A boat trip sunk into my soul – we saw a family of whales that played among the waves, there are simply no words! I took a lot of photos! True, on the boat I was slightly seasick. ”
flickr.com/raicorosenberg
Prices for a weekly tour in Tenerife for two for May 2022 start at 1200 euros. Let the magic into your life, color it with vivid impressions of spring in the Canary Islands!
Article last updated: April 18, 2022
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Author Stanislav Kholmogorov Reading 4 min Views 230 Updated The climatic conditions here are mild subtropical, so the weather is warm, sunny and pleasant all year round.
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- Tenerife weather in spring
- Tenerife weather in summer
- Tenerife weather in autumn
- Tenerife weather in winter
Tenerife weather in spring
The weather in March is moderately warm.
In the daytime, the air heats up to a 22-degree mark, at night – up to 20, but the parameters of the average monthly temperature in the resort remain the same as in February. Precipitation is almost absent, wind force is from 1 to 3 m/s. The water temperature in the Atlantic is in the region of 18-19 degrees. Weather conditions are not yet quite conducive to a beach holiday, but in the pool it can be comfortable for vacationers of all ages. In April there are still quite a few vacationers in Tenerife. Temperatures already reach 24 degrees during the day and 20 at night. The chance of rainfall is low and remains more in the northern part of the island. The water temperature is about 19-20 degrees. April weather on the island is characterized by significant variability. At one resort it can be much higher than 20 degrees, and at another it can be noticeably lower and with gusts of wind.
At the beginning of May tourists become more active, and the number of vacationers noticeably increases.
The temperature indicator is much higher than the 20-degree mark, and the water warms up to 21 degrees. In general, Tenerife in May has dry, sunny and low wind weather. From the second half of May, there is already a feeling of a full-fledged beach season. Weather in Tenerife in summer
On the thermometer in June the temperature is already approaching 30 degrees during the day, and at night it stays around 20 degrees. Wind strength – from 2 to 4 meters per second. There is almost no chance of rain. The water in the Atlantic reaches the 22-degree mark.
In July the temperature stays at 30 degrees during the day, and at night it can reach 22 degrees. The temperature of the water reaches 23 degrees. The chance of rain is unlikely – up to twice a month. The weather in the mornings is partly cloudy and hot, but in moderation for the driest month of the year.
The hottest month is August .
At the same time, in Tenerife, even at the end of summer, there is no feeling of intense heat, as in some other resorts. The wind cools the air, and the weather conditions are as comfortable as possible. Local climatic features do not allow the water to heat up much, it keeps within 23 degrees. The thermometer shows about 30 degrees during the day, at night – about 22 degrees. Tenerife weather in autumn
The hottest period on this island continues in the first month of autumn. Day temperature at 9September 1199 – around 30 degrees, night – 22 degrees. There may be strong winds. Rains are unlikely, their monthly rate is around 3 times, and cloudy days are within 10. At this time, the warmest temperature of the Atlantic water throughout the year reaches the 25-degree mark.
October is one of the most favorable months for holidays on the island. The number of vacationers is significantly reduced. The daytime temperature is in the range of 24-26 degrees, and the night temperature is 22-23 degrees.
The water temperature is kept around 23 degrees. There is little chance of rain, but there may be strong gusts of wind. The weather in November is quite windy and damp. The average air temperature in Tenerife is about 22 degrees during the day, 18-19 at night. The water temperature in the Atlantic is 22 degrees. Precipitation according to average data falls 2-3 times a month, cloudiness is often observed. At the end of the month, precipitation is more frequent.
Weather in Tenerife in winter
Weather conditions on the island in December are reminiscent of autumn: the smell of fallen leaves, the lack of people on the beach. The thermometer shows 21 degrees during the day, and at night – 15 degrees. The water temperature in the Atlantic is about 19degrees. There are few windy days. If swimming is uncomfortable, it is better to swim in the pool
The weather in January is mild and warm.
It is quite possible to sunbathe in the sun. Temperature indicators: around 20 degrees during the day and 14 degrees at night. The water temperature is about 18 degrees. Often at this time in Tenerife there is rainy weather. There is high humidity. In the north, there is more chance of rain and wind, so it is cooler. February is characterized by the most favorable weather conditions for vacationers of all ages. According to European doctors, the climatic conditions here are the most favorable in the whole world. The chance of rain is decreasing. During the day, the thermometer shows about 20 degrees, at night – 17-18 degrees. Water temperature – up to 19degrees.
For information about the weather in Tenerife in winter and what you need to prepare for before your vacation, we advise you to watch the video:
com/embed/xsKzZdNEPpY?feature=oembed” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen=””> Due to the absence of significant temperature differences, the climatic conditions of Tenerife are comfortable for vacationers of all ages, especially for the elderly. On sunny days, beach lovers will be comfortable on the island. Depending on the season, everyone will get the desired effect here – a beautiful tan or a refreshing ocean coolness.
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Do you want to relax in the Canary Islands? Then for you – Tenerife, the island of a cherished dream with a gentle sun and cozy beaches. Do you like to move and explore the unknown? And again Tenerife!
See moving lizards and mighty whales, take a boat trip, participate in a sparkling spring festival or organize your own trip with a rental car.
Everything is in your power! Intrigued? We have collected useful tips for tourists who have chosen this island of the Spanish archipelago. Today we will tell you what Tenerife is like in May. flickr.com/bitmaper
Tenerife weather in May
The climate of the island is comfortable for a pleasant holiday at any time, and May is no exception. This month is warm. Refers to the low season, when the flow of tourists is small, prices are low, and the weather is excellent. Keeps a pleasant 9 during the day3746 temperature is about 25 degrees. C, at night – about 20 degrees
. By the end of May, the temperature drops by a degree or two, but this is not scary.How to dress? Feel free to take summer clothes with you – T-shirts, shorts, sundresses and flip flops. For cool evenings and excursions to the mountains, it is good to stock up on a windbreaker or sweater.
What kind of mountainous area suddenly appeared? A mountain range runs along the island, dividing the territory into southern and northern.
The weather in these regions is different. The southwest is hot and dry, and the ocean is the epitome of calm. The northern part is characterized by greater humidity and winds, the ocean is restless and rolls big waves. The north is good for surfers. In general, the weather in Tenerife in May is pleasant and sunny. Rains happen, but rarely.
May is considered a dry month here.Record temperatures in May on the island, recorded by long-term observations:
- maximum +36°C;
- minimum +8°C.
Tenerife weather forecast for May 2019.
What about swimming?
The temperature of the ocean water near the shore is kept evenly around +18-20 degrees.
How pleasant it is to swim in such water, everyone will decide for himself. If you dare – get a charge of vivacity and great mood. If “heat-loving” wins – well, then a beautiful and uniform tan will become your chip!May holidays in Tenerife
Cheerful inhabitants of the islands celebrate the holidays cheerfully and with all their heart.
Traveling to the island in May, you will be able to catch: Excursions
Impressions from the trip will be incomplete without excursions. And tourists are increasingly booking excursions via the Internet. This is more convenient for several reasons. Possible:
- slowly read the description and reviews and choose what you like;
- do not fuss and do not spend precious time on the island searching and buying excursions;
- buy in advance from home, and pay by card;
- there is more choice online than in any agency, and prices are 15-20% lower, because no agency fee.
The most popular excursions in Tenerife in 2019:
- – 6 hours, € 132
for 1-3 people or €42 per person if there are more than 9 of you1012 - – 7 hours, € 144
for 1-2 people or € 54 per person if there are more of you; - – 8 hours, €180
for 1-3 persons or €60 per person if there are more of you; - – 6 hours, € 120
for 1-2 people or €60 per person if there are more of you; - – 9 hours, 106 €.
Independent walks
Warm May weather makes excursions in Tenerife and other islands of the archipelago easy and not tiring. The island has an interesting ancient history dating back to the 5th century BC. Be sure to walk around Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Visit the main square of the archipelago.- Plaza de España.
You will see the monument to the fallen, towering in the center of the square. It has the shape of a cross standing on an underground chapel. At the top of the monument is an observation deck. On the square there is a fountain splashing with jets of sea water. Elegant lighting from original garlands decorates the square in the evenings. - Masonic Temple.
Be sure to check out this unique architectural creation. It became the first Masonic temple in Spain. Located in Santa Cruz, founded in the early 20th century. - Pyramids of Guimar. step pyramids of Guimar are interesting.
Pyramids are located in the ethnological park in the city of Guimar, there are six of them and they consist of steps. Opinions of scientists about the causes of these structures differ. Some believe that the first people of the islands, the Guanches, lived there. Photos do not give a complete impression of the pyramids, you should definitely look at them yourself.
flickr.com/igcameron
After contemplating the ancient structures, you can move on to more active recreation. Go to and: exotic animals, fascinating performances, dizzying rides – you definitely won’t be bored!
Rent a car
Shopping
Tenerife – special economic zone, where you can make bargains
and buy souvenirs for friends.Here is Elena’s review from Moscow:
“You can buy good cosmetics here at duty-free prices, I regret that I didn’t take more. We also shopped in the capital of the island, where there are many shopping centers and in our Las Americas stores. Sellers are friendly. Pearls are cultivated on the island and we bought a necklace from a pearl shop.
The choice is rich and the prices are not frightening. If anyone is interested, you can buy … “flickr.com/jonathancohen
And more reviews from May tourists
Natalia, Moscow, 2015:
“Spring Tenerife greeted us with sun and warmth, and the following days too. Frightening predictions did not come true! Do not pay attention to forecasts on the Internet, raincoats and umbrellas will not come in handy in Las Americas! One blouse or light windbreaker is enough. They can be useful for excursions and walks on the sea. New in Tenerife for us – a lot of sun! On my last trip (also in May), it was rainy and cooler north in Puerto de la Cruz.”
Tanyusha, St. Petersburg, 2017:
“Oh, Tenerife, how I want to come back to you again and again! My friend and I went at the end of May, the weather was super cool – very warm during the day, and in the evening it became cooler. I want to say that the sun is still strong, you can burn out quickly, so it’s better not to go to the beach without sunscreen (from 30 spf).
The tan here is golden. Went to – very unusual. A boat trip sunk into my soul – we saw a family of whales that played among the waves, there are simply no words! I took a lot of photos! True, on the boat I was slightly seasick. ” flickr.com/raicorosenberg
Prices for a weekly tour in Tenerife for two for May 2019 start at 1200 euros. Let the magic into your life, color it with vivid impressions of spring in the Canary Islands!
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Average temperature in Tenerife in 2017 2017, use the following chart. It shows the temperature graph for May 2017 against the background of the temperature spread for the whole of 2017.
Impression of a holiday in May
Blooming vegetation, sunny, windy, cool ocean.
Why is it better to have a rest in July?
Before the trip, I learned a lot about Tenerife, and everywhere they write that it is Eternal Spring, all year round.
It is true that it is really warm there even in May, but it is impossible to swim, the water temperature is +19, like ice.
I think it gets warmer in July.
Holidays with children
There are a lot of theme parks, such as: Loro Park with various animals, Monkey Park – a petting zoo with animals, Siam Park with incredible slides and pools, and more.
others Youth Recreation
Las Americas area, Veronicas street are just perfect for young people to hang out. All the coolest and noisiest clubs and discos of the island are concentrated in this area.
Family vacation
I was vacationing with my husband, we were already a family, and we really liked it there. We believe that it is ideal for a family – you can take a car and drive around the island, visit parks, go to the Teide volcano, swim in the ocean, visit restaurants and cafes. The hotel fund is diverse – from 2 * and houses on the hills to 5 * hotels on the coast.
Holidays for the elderly
The south of the island is ideal for the elderly. The resort of Adeje, for example, has a very gentle slope, beautiful embankments and many shops.
Pretty calm and beautiful place.
What to take with you on vacation?
Be sure to take sunscreen and sunscreen. The sun there is extremely insidious. It seems fresh, the breeze blows from the ocean, but the sun scorches mercilessly even in May.
Half of the tourists go red burnt. Comfortable shoes – slates for the beach, sneakers for visiting the volcano and parks.
Hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, warm clothes – at the top of the volcano the temperature drops to +7 degrees, rainy and damp.
Camera and video camera with huge memory. My week of rest took almost 70 GB.
Driver’s license and bank card for car rental.
Where is the best place to stay?
Definitely better by the sea! Fresh, clean, landscapes of incredible beauty. But young people can and the second and third lines in the city. The distances are small, you can walk everywhere.
What to do at the resort?
The main natural celebrity is the majestic volcano Teide!
Amazing place with incredible energy.
Theme parks such as Loro Park, Monkey Park, Siam Park.
The capital of the resort of Santa Cruz and its attractions, the seaport.
The white sands of San Andrés beach. Black volcanic sands in Puerto de la Cruz.
An ideal place for surfing and skiing with strong winds in El Médano.
The beaches are different! There is with white sand, there is with black, golden. Visit all and choose the right one for you.
The sea is cold.
There are infrastructure, cafes, sunbeds, changing cabins, etc.
Many tourist shops. The prices are acceptable. There are shopping malls. Prices, as elsewhere in Europe, are at the level of Moscow.
Holidays in Tenerife are interesting in any month. But still in high season
many experienced tourists avoid coming here. Crowds of tourists
Crowded beaches and high prices are not to everyone’s taste. Reasons to go on tour in Tenerife
several in May.First, undoubtedly, low prices. After the tourist peak, some hotels stop working for a while,
and others significantly reduce the cost of their services in order to recoup their work at the expense of more guests.
Tours in May in Tenerife are a great choice for those who like to save money.What not to miss in la: 10 Unmissable Things To Do In Los Angeles For First Time Visitors
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Population: 3.9 million (13 million metropolitan)
Locals Known As: Los Angelino, AngelinoFamous For: Hollywood, beaches, sunshine, movie stars, sports, museums
Body of Water: Pacific OceanAnnual visitors: 50 million tourists (2019)
How To Get To Los Angeles
Flights To Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX has the second highest throughput of passengers in the United States after Atlanta, Georgia, which makes finding cheap and flexible flight options a walk in the park.
Multiple flights will be available daily domestically in the US, as well as Internationally from many major cities around the world.
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Driving To Los Angeles
- San Diego to Los Angeles – Take I-5 North for 120 miles all the way up to Los Angeles.
It doesn’t get much easier! Without incident or worse than usual traffic, the drive should take around 2 hours. However, be prepared for a much longer journey because traffic is well known to be a problem!
- San Francisco to Los Angeles – Take I-5 South for 5 hours 30 minutes. However, the incredible road trip California highway 1 runs along the coast and should not be missed if you have a few extra days.
- LAX to Hollywood – If you hire a car at LAX and drive to Hollywood (the most popular neighborhood for first time visitors) you can expect a drive time between 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic.
- Other Notable Driving Times – Las Vegas: 4 hours, Joshua Tree National Park: 2 hours, Death Valley National Park: 4 hours and Phoenix, AZ: 5 hours 30 minutes.
Getting Around in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is huge, its sprawling metropolis can not be walked like in San Diego or San Francisco.
You will need to use other means of getting around LA.
Driving through the city is stressful and time consuming but necessary at times. Consider using the Metro when possible, for example to downtown, Hollywood or Santa Monica.
10 Epic Things To Do In Los Angeles, California For First Time Visitors
Los Angeles is overloaded with amazing things to do for first time visitors, but there are some you simply can’t miss. This is one of the top bucket list US vacation spots and we want you to help you make the most of your trip.
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1. Hike a Dusty Trail to the Hollywood Sign
What is it?
The HOLLYWOOD Sign, the iconic landmark Los Angeles is most known for, is more than just 9 enormous white letters on the dusty hillside of Mt Lee. Hollywood’s ‘biggest star’ is a symbol of what can be achieved by dreamers and believers. There are a number of viewpoints around Griffith Park and Sunset Boulevard but hiking to the summit of Mt Lee is the ultimate way to appreciate the reason this location for the sign was chosen.
Why visit?
Magnificent views over Los Angeles and even the Pacific Ocean on a clear day await you at the summit of Mt Lee. You will get the classic scene: the back of DOOWYLLOH, Griffith Observatory, LA city, mountains and ocean. Clear days are hard to come by but arrive before sunrise for the most amazing blue hues in the sky.
How to visit?
Many traditional hiking trails lead you to the Hollywood Sign, including Hollyridge trail, Brush Canyon trail, Innsdale Drive trail and the one we took – Wonder View trail. Wonder view was regarded as the shortest and most challenging but it is now closed permanently.
You can park on certain residential streets to begin the hikes but many are restricted. You will know where you can park when you see dozens of cars lining the streets. Here’s more information.
Top Tip?
LA’s heat can be relentless. The day we hiked in November was well into the 90’s – as you can see, we were a sweaty and dusty mess!
Take sunscreen and as much water as you can carry.
2. Shop ’til You Drop on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
What is it?
Rodeo Drive is the world famous 2 mile stretch of road featuring some of the most expensive designer brand boutiques on the planet. It is synonymous with the rich and famous, luxury sports cars and ‘the culturally elite’.
Beverly Hills is fabulously manicured and a short drive around the neighborhood will reveal countless properties valued at eye watering sums!
Why visit?
It is impossible not to be intrigued by Beverly Hills thanks to popular culture throughout the last 30-40 years. A walk down Rodeo Drive should be on every Los Angeles itinerary simply because of its notoriety but don’t expect to see celebrities en mass.
A great place to visit is the eccentric Louis Vuitton exhibit on the corner of Rodeo / Santa Monica blvd. There were more security guards and employees than visitors inside the day we looked around.
How to visit?
There are a surprising amount of multi story parking lots in Beverly Hills, so if you’re driving around the city you can park up easily.
The closest metro is in Hollywood but that is 3.7 miles away, which means taking a bus is the better public transport method.
Alternatively, you can take a guided ‘celebrity tour’ of Beverly Hills.
Top Tip?
If you’re not wearing Gucci shoes with a Dolce & Gabbana shirt, expect to be followed around any store you go inside!
3. Watch a Stunning California Sunset at Santa Monica Pier
What is it?
Another of Los Angeles’ world famous attractions, Santa Monica Pier has featured in too many movies and tv shows to mention. The pier contains the world’s only solar powered Ferris wheel, arcades, amusement park, aquarium and is popular for sport fishing.
Santa Monica neighborhood is a lovely part of Los Angeles for a slow meander once the sun has set and sand is no longer warm underfoot.
Why visit?
Santa Monica is the most popular beach for tourists on a first time visit to Los Angeles but the neighborhood is more than worth the visit alone.
Santa Monica Pier is gimmicky but perfect if you’re traveling with younger kids.
California is blessed with a mediterranean climate and year round epic sunsets. Santa Monica is one of the best places in Los Angeles to watch a beautiful orange sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.
How to visit?
You will find a number of parking lots close to Santa Monica Pier. On weekends and holidays expect these to fill early. A flat fee or hourly rate will apply for parking nearby.
A better option is to take the metro expo line from downtown to Santa Monica. You can begin in Hollywood and change downtown but expect total travel time to be around 1 hour each way.
Top Tip?
Walk underneath Santa Monica Pier as the sun is setting to see some awesome sun bursts through dozens of wooden support joists, perfect for photographers.
Take on the legendary Pacific Coast Highway road trip when you visit California starting in San Francisco and driving the coast through Los Angeles to San Diego.
4. Walk to Venice
What is it?
Venice is a cultural hub known for eccentric arts, its bohemian vibe and Venice beach. The famous beach is complimented by a 2.5 mile promenade, along which you can find street art, basketball courts, coffee shops and muscle beach outdoor gym.
Why visit?
Walking from Santa Monica to Venice in late afternoon is perfect for getting a feel for the real LA, seeing the positive effects of gentrification in a sprawling city and to get out of your comfort zone before heading back to Santa Monica for sunset.
Venice Beach won’t be suited to all travelers visiting Los Angeles for the first time. Personally, we enjoyed walking along the promenade to see the local artwork and didn’t feel unsafe. That being said, the area can be slightly intimidating.
How to visit?
You can take your car to a number of small parking lots or take a bus directly from Union square downtown LA.
However, walking from Santa Monica is by far the best way to visit Venice. We saw a tv show being filmed as we walked between the two beaches.
Top Tips?
Tip 1: Hidden behind Venice Beach are a series of picturesque canals with modern houses reflecting in perfectly still water. Don’t miss Venice canals if you walk from Santa Monica to Venice Beach.
Tip 2: Walk along the promenade to Venice, then return along the beach as the sun gets lower in the sky.
5. Watch a Live Gameshow or Talk Show
What is it?
Many of America’s most popular gameshows and talk shows are recorded in studios around Los Angeles. These shows need audience members to create the excitable clapping and whooping, which is where you come in! Tickets are usually free and offered to anyone visiting or living in LA.
Take your pick between Jeopardy, Price is Right, Late Late Show with James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel and more.
Why visit?
It’s not everyday you get the chance to sit in the audience of Jeopardy if you enjoy a quiz show, or see your favorite celebrities chatting to talk show hosts.
Trust us, this is the only way to guarantee seeing a celeb in LA!
Choose a show like Price is Right and you might end up on stage winning $25,000 worth of prizes. We got last minute tickets to Price is Right but didn’t do enough dancing or make enough noise to get the ‘come on down’ – and we’re fine with that!
How to visit?
Simply search for tickets on any of the game shows or talk shows you prefer. Total time required for game shows is much longer than we anticipated. Expect to spend a good 4-5 hours for one episode of Price is Right. In hindsight, we might have preferred Jeopardy, especially if Ken or James were on!
Top Tip?
Loosen your hips, vocal cords and inhibitions to stand more chance of getting down to one of the 4 podiums on Price is Right.
6. Tour a Movie Studio
What is it?
Who isn’t a fan of TV shows and movies?! When you’re in Los Angeles, one of the things you must do is tour a movie studio.
Take your pick between Warner Bros, Universal, Paramount and Sony for the 4 big industry players.
Spend 2-3 hours walking around exterior sets, huge interior lots, exhibits of previous movies and tv shows plus props used in your favorite movies.
Why visit?
Movie studio tours are not the place to go celeb spotting and don’t expect to watch the latest blockbuster being made!
What you will get is an insight into how movies and tv shows are made, from sound and production to sets and costumes. Unless you’re a mega film fan and have vip subscription to IMDb, one tour is enough to get a taste for movie making. Choose wisely!
How to visit?
Choose which studio you would prefer to tour and buy tickets online. Purchasing in advance is a good idea to avoid disappointment on the day. Each tour has parking options but Paramount is the only studio walkable in Hollywood neighborhood.
Here are the websites for each of the 4 tours: Sony | Paramount | Universal | Warner Bros
Top Tip?
We chose Warner Bros movie studio tour after reading it was the purest tour for movie and tv show lovers.
Friends, Big Bang, DC, Batman and Harry Potter are the main exhibits.
Read our complete guide to Warner Bros studio tour before deciding which Hollywood movie tour to take.
7. Explore Hollywood
What is it?
Hollywood is tinseltown, it is the glitz and glamour entertainment capital of the world and the heartbeat of Los Angeles.
The Neighborhood of Hollywood is a melting pot of eateries, bars, souvenir shops and gimmicky tourist attractions. At night, Hollywood blvd comes to life in an array of loud noises and bright colors, definitely the best time to explore.
For a first time visit to Los Angeles, Hollywood is one of our top choices for booking a hotel because it is at the heart of things to do in LA.
Why visit?
It’s Hollywood, who is going to LA and not exploring the worlds showbiz capital?!
Most tourists set up base in or around Hollywood, which means bars fill up with people from all continents and makes for great nights out.
During the day, you can’t miss the walk of fame which runs along 15 blocks of Hollywood blvd and contains over 2,500 stars. TCL Chinese theater is where you will find hand and foot prints of the biggest names in movies and next door is the Dolby theater where the Oscars ceremony is held each year.
How to visit?
If you decide to book a hotel in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica or any other part of LA, you can take public transport to Hollywood. Metro (red line) from downtown or Santa Monica and bus from Beverly Hills. Visit in the late afternoon, evening or night to see the action.
Top Tip?
Go inside Dolby theater and as you walk through the hall you will see all Oscar best picture winners since the ceremony began on lighted arches.
8. Cruise Around Mulholland Drive
What is it?
Mulholland Drive is a 21 mile long winding road meandering through the Santa Monica Mountains just North of Hollywood.
The name was made famous by David Lynch’s 2001 psychological thriller ‘Mulholland Drive’ and many of Hollywood’s finest call the Hollywood Hills home.
Why visit?
There are mansions around every corner to admire as you pass through Laurel Canyon and Nichols Canyon, some of the most expensive houses in the world.
But the main reason to drive your car around Mulholland’s twisting roads is because you have fantastic vantage points to see LA, the Hollywood Sign and the Pacific on clear days.
How to visit?
You will need your own vehicle for this one. Start by entering Mulholland Drive to the East from Cahuenga Blvd after visiting Universal or Warner Bros. Drive the winding roads and stop to admire the views as you pass over the hills.
Top Tip?
Tip 1: Don’t miss Jerome C Daniel Overlook on the Eastern side of Mulholland Drive. From this viewpoint you can see the Hollywood Sign and with binoculars or a telephoto lens you’ll get great views over the sign and Hollywood bowl.
Tip 2: Drop back down into Beverly Hills through Benedict Canyon for an efficient day ticking off the best things to do in Los Angeles.
9. Don’t Miss Griffith Observatory
What is it?
The Griffith Observatory has one of the best locations in Los Angeles on the South facing slope of Mount Hollywood. It offers primetime views over LA city, the Hollywood Sign and the Pacific Ocean.
Inside the Greek style building are science and space exhibits, including a fantastic planetarium show. This is the perfect place to occupy teenage kids!
Why visit?
Many visit simply for the excellent views but we implore you not to miss the awesome exhibits inside. You will find a pendulum demonstrating the rotation of Earth, a Tesla coil and Zeiss Telescope at night.
Entry to the Griffith Observatory is free but you will pay US$ 8-10 to park. This is one hugely popular attraction and it will be busy, but it is absolutely worth it for the planetarium display (costs just a few dollars).
How to visit?
Drive to Griffith Observatory which has limited parking at the designated parking lot or park along Observatory / Western Canyon roads.
Alternatively, take a DASH observatory bus from Vermont/Sunset Metro (red line).
Top Tip?
Tip 1: If you visit on a busy day and cars are parked all the way up the road, try the top first because there may be spaces free. Yep, that’s exactly what we did and we got a spot straight away.
Tip 2: Early evening is a great time to visit, do the planetarium before watching the sun setting and then look through the Zeiss Telescope at the night sky.
10. We’re Going Downtown Los Angeles
What is it?
When you’ve had enough of Hollywood and need a bit of history, art or culture head downtown to one of many excellent Los Angeles museums, music venues or eateries.
Downtown LA (DTLA) is diverse, exciting and overflowing with cool hangouts.
You can visit Little Tokyo, Chinatown or the Fashion District and eat every type of street food at Grand Central Market.
Why visit?
Have you really been to LA if you haven’t been downtown?!
The Broad is a highly rated modern art museum and next door is Walt Disney concert hall with its mind-bending stainless steel deconstructivism architectural style.
A few minutes walk away is OUE Skyspace, a 1,000 ft tall 360 degree observation platform featuring transparent slide on the outside of the building!
How to visit?
Driving isn’t recommended to get into downtown LA. Instead take a metro to either 7th Street / Metro center, civic center / grand park or union station depending on what you want to do in DTLA.
Plenty of bus routes will run into downtown but the metro will be much quicker without traffic!
Top Tip?
If you’re staying in Hollywood – group Santa Monica, Venice and downtown into one day of your LA itinerary.
That way you can bunch together the remaining best things to do in Los Angeles North of downtown.
Where To Eat In Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the second largest US city after New York and with over 4 million residents (not including metro area) you can be sure there are restaurants galore!
We’ll break LA down into its most popular neighborhoods and give you our top foodie recommendations for first time visitors:
Hollywood
- Musso & Frank Grill – Classic American lunch and dinner | Menu
- Salt’s Cure – Healthy comfort food local ingredients | Menu
- Pizzeria Mozza – Awesome pizza at great value | Menu
- LONO – Tiki bar tropical theme cocktails and food | Menu
Beverley Hills
- Spago – Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant | Menu
- Maude – High end new American seasonal tasting menu | Menu
- The Grill on the Alley – Steakhouse for everyone | Menu
- The Cheesecake Factory – Perfect alternative for those on a budget | Menu
Santa Monica
- Dialogue – Very highly rated seasonal food | Menu
- Tar & Roses – Wood, fire, smoke.
American small & large plates | Menu
- UOVO – Pasta made fresh daily in Italy | Menu
Downtown LA
- Nickel Diner – Famous tasty comfort food & big desserts | Menu
- Cole’s French Dip – Epic French dip sandwiches, cocktails, top rated bar | Menu
- Sonoratown – Popular low key, cheap and tasty Mexican food | Menu
- Wurstkuche – German sausages and brewery \ Menu
- Otium – Contemporary, New American & cocktails | Menu
Where To Stay In Hollywood Los Angeles
With over 50 million tourists visiting each year, you can rest assured there will be no problems finding a hotel in Los Angeles!
Our advice is always to shop around and hunt for the best prices.
Be as flexible as possible to snag the top deals. Personally, we think Hollywood is the best place to book a hotel when visiting LA for the first time.
Related: Our 15 pro tips on how to book the cheapest hotels every time you travel
The following budget, mid range and luxury Hollywood hotels are recommended by value for money and guest satisfaction:
Low Budget – The Hotel Hollywood
Located just 1 block from Hollywood blvd and under US$ 100 per night with a rating of 8/10 plus breakfast, the clean and smart Hollywood Historic Hotel is the perfect budget option.
Check price of The Hotel Hollywood.
Mid Range Budget – Loews Hollywood Hotel
Also located just 1 block from Hollywood blvd but more central. Under US$ 200 per night with a rating of 8.7/10, featuring fitness center and rooftop pool, Loews location rating is almost perfect at 9.4/10.
Check price of Loews Hollywood Hotel.
Top End Budget – Kimpton Everly Hotel
Located on the Eastern end of Hollywood’s walk of fame, Kimpton Everly offers a little more luxury but still costs way under US$ 300 per night with a rating of 8.
8/10. Featuring fitness center, rooftop pool and views of the Hollywood sign, this is the place to unwind after a hectic day in Los Angeles.
Check price of Kimpton Everly Hotel.
Best Things To Do In Los Angeles Map
Click into this interactive map, zoom in / out and move around to find all the best things to do in Los Angeles, plus where to stay and eat:
Maroon markers – The best things to do on your visit to Los Angeles as listed above
Dark Green markers – All restaurants referenced in the where to eat section
Purple markers – Budget, Mid Range and Top End hotel options in Hollywood
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We hope this list of best things to do in Los Angeles for first time visitors helped you plan your LA itinerary!
Please let us know if you have any questions or need any help with planning your visit!
Happy Travels,
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8 Things You Shouldn’t Miss When Visiting Los Angeles
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From the glitz and glamor of Hollywood to the laid-back vibe of Venice Beach, as a traveler, there isn’t a shortage of things to do in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles is a bustling metropolis, but take a look at the history, The City of Angels unfolds as a cultural and historical marvel worth discovering again and again. From the glitz and glamor of Hollywood to the laid-back vibe of Venice Beach, as a traveler, there isn’t a shortage of things to do. It’s the home of celebrities, movie studios, and the entertainment industry. Every traveler wants to head over there without spending any extra money quickly.
There’s a lot a visitor can do to get the most out of the hard-earned dollar. The following are 8 things vacationers shouldn’t miss in LA.
8 Natural History Museum
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Open in 1913, the Natural History Museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive museums globally.
It houses over 35 million objects, including dinosaur fossils, mounted animals, a planetarium, an aquarium, and an observatory.
The museum’s exhibits are divided into three sections, including geology, paleontology, and biology, not forgetting a research library. Visitors can explore dinosaur fossils and learn about the history of wildlife. There are also many temporary exhibitions throughout the year that showcase different cultures worldwide.
Related: Your 10-Day Itinerary For Fully Enjoying a Trip To Los Angeles
7 La Brea Tar Pits
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It’s a natural asphalt lake reserved by the city, but it’s open to the public. The La Brea Tar Pits is home to many rare fossils, including saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and mammoths.
These tar pits formed after an asphalt bubbled up from below ground and covered over animals that died in the area. The asphalt hardened into rock, preserving the bones and bodies of everything from horses to mastodons that were trapped in it over time. The museum not only has interesting exhibits and fossils, but it’s also worth visiting because it’s weird.
6 Los Angeles County Museum Of Art
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The LACMA is a must-see attraction in Los Angeles. The museum’s collection includes more than 150,000 objects that span 5,000 years of human history and culture. Find everything from ancient Egyptian mummies to works by Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol. LACMA features an impressive sculpture garden that includes Rodin and Alexander Calder pieces.
Take a stroll through LACMA’s Art plus Film Gala at nightfall when many of the galleries are closed. But gardens are open till midnight. LACMA has amazing collections from all over the world and a wide variety of programs for both adults and children.
Related: Best Must-Do Activities In Los Angeles Only Known By Locals
5 Universal Studios Hollywood
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For a visitor looking for a fun way to spend the day, Universal Studios Hollywood is the place to go. The park offers thrill rides like the Jurassic Park River Adventure and kid-friendly rides like Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster.
Guests can also hit up the studio tour or take a free tram ride through backlot sets of Universal classics like Back to the Future and Psycho.
The studio tour is excellent for families with kids and adults who want to relive their childhoods.
4 Griffith Park Observatory
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Griffith J. Griffith built the observatory in 1935, and it’s the only art deco building in the city. It has a massive telescope that visitors can use on Friday nights and Saturdays. The Griffith Observatory is the home to a planetarium that shows movies about astronomy or space exploration.
Visitors can enjoy the thrilling experience of watching the stars and planets through telescopes. In addition, there are several hiking trails within the park and picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy nature in its purest form.
3 Hollywood Walk Of Fame
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The Walk of Fame stretches along 15 blocks on Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and Vine Street. It features 2,600 terrazzo-and-brass stars embedded in the sidewalk that honor industry personalities from film, music, and television with their names set into small brass pieces.
It has gained international recognition, and more than ten million adventurers visit it annually from all over the world. It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon walking along the famous boulevard and trying to spot as many celebrity names as possible.
2 Disneyland
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The happiest place on Earth is the most popular destination for families with children of all ages.
Walt Disney originally built the park for his daughters and friends to play on weekends. Today, it attracts millions of visitors every year who enjoy the rides and shows. The meet-and-greets with Disney characters are also unforgettable.
The park is divided into five different “lands,” including Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, and Adventureland. Looking forward to exploring Los Angeles? Meet Mickey Mouse himself in Disneyland.
1 Santa Monica Beach
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The beach is a 2.5-mile-long stretch of sand that can be accessed by foot or bike along Santa Monica Pier, extending into the Pacific Ocean. The beach also has a path for joggers and surfers who want to catch some waves. It features wide, clean beaches, beautiful ocean views, and plenty of outdoor activities such as swimming and volleyball.
The Santa Monica beach also has a 1,000-foot-long fishing pier with an amusement park at its end. The pier features restaurants, shops, and arcades, so adventurers can do some shopping or try out different foods.
10 Quintessential Things To In L.A.
You haven’t been to L.A. if you haven’t been to these iconic spots…
L.A. is filled with hidden gems to discover and explore, but we tend to overlook the obvious spots without realizing that some of the best things to see in the city are hiding in plain sight. These places are essential L.A. spots where you’ll find a diverse mix of both locals and tourists from all walks of life just going about their business. While they absolutely should be enjoyed for all they have to offer, they also hold some unique aspects that are worth experiencing.
1. Griffith Observatory
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The Griffith Observatory is a must-see in L.A., which is why it’s number one on our list – what better way to get to know a city than to peer out at the fantastic views, including the famous Hollywood Sign? Come day or night, both experiences are different in their own right – telescopes are available to look at the starry sky and several exhibits can be found inside.
Oh, and another added benefit is that it’s totally free – you just have to get yourself there. The easiest way is to take the DASH Observatory bus from Vermont / Sunset Metro Red Line Station, or alternatively, get an UBER.
Open times: Tues – Fri (12:00 – 22:00), Saturday & Sunday (10:00 – 22:00)
2. Santa Monica & Venice Beach
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The good thing is that you can see Santa Monica and Venice in under an hour because they’re walking/biking distance apart. With the opening of the new Metro Rail Expo Line, there’s a direct route from Union Station in DTLA to Downtown Santa Monica. From there, it’s a 5-minute walk to the third street promenade, where you’ll find restaurants and all the biggest name brand shops. Look out for the giant Ferris wheel, located on the Santa Monica pier. From there you walk along the beach until you reach the Venice Boardwalk. During this walk, you’ll pass by Muscle Beach; aka the birthplace of the fitness boom in the US, where there are always people doing incredible gymnastics.
You’ve reached the end of the walk once you get to the skate park, stick around for a bit and watch the talented skaters do their thing!
3. Melrose
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What’s more L.A., than spending the day shopping on Melrose Ave? Melrose is known for its cool wall art, funky/trendy shops and great cafes. It’s perfect for a stroll on a sunny day (which is pretty much every day), whether you’re there to go shopping, or just get a coffee. Check out Melrose trading post, a market that happens every Sunday where you can find vendors selling things like antiques and vintage clothes. You may also want to stop by the Insta-famous hot pink Paul Smith wall for that obligatory wall snap.
4. The Grove
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The Grove is an outdoor open-plan shopping mall and is within walking distance from Melrose so you can easily combine both into a day’s activities. You can find more shops, several food vendors, places for drinks, a cinema and an overall cozy atmosphere.
You should come just before sunset to get the best of both worlds because the vibe is completely different during the day and night. While the twinkling lights and rushing fountains are an experience on their own, you should head to the rooftop parking spot for epic views of the city too.
5. Oue Skyspace [Permanently Closed]
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The Oue Skyspace is a one-of-a-kind experience, it’s California’s tallest observation deck that gives a full view of the city, as well as the unique option to have a go on the all-glass slide. The building has recently been taken over and there is no news as to whether it will reopen the slide and observation deck yet.
6. Laugh Factory [Temporarily Closed]
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The Laugh Factory is a chain of comedy clubs that can be found in Chicago, Las Vegas, Long Beach, Reno, Scottsdale and of course, in Hollywood. It’s one of the most famous comedy clubs, home to some of the biggest names in stand up comedy today. We recommend going to the event “Chocolate Sundaes” which is held every Sunday. You can rsvp here and either choose the time slot between 19:00-21:00 or 21:00-23:00. The entry is free, with the only requirement being a two drink minimum per person.
7. Universal Studios
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Does this really need any explanation? Universal Studios is quintessential Los Angeles, and it’s right in the heart of Hollywood so it’s easy to get to. You can get a guided tour of real-life movie lots and studios, see the re-imagining of Hogwarts where you can buy wands, Butter Beer, and anything else Harry Potter related and go on a bunch of thrilling rides! Get your tickets online here!
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Getty Centre
You can’t forget to do something cultural, and what better place than the Getty Centre. In addition to the 19-20th century European art that can be found in the museum, the entire premises is an architectural treat to walk around in.
Open times: Tue–Fri, Sun 10:00 – 17:00. Saturday 10:00 – 21:00. Free admission.
9. Rodeo Drive
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This street name must pop into your head right after Melrose when you think of L.A. right? Known for its luxury brand shops, you can find it in the heart of Beverly Hills, and although not everyone can afford to shop there- you can’t come to L.A. and not check out Beverly hills!
10. Arts District
With the current gentrification of Downtown L.A., the Arts District has become one of the most popular spots amongst locals and tourists. Its history began back in the 70s when artists started illegally occupying spaces for their studios, and has slowly developed as the place to be for creatives.
You can find wall art, galleries, breweries, and much more!
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50 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles That You Must Do in 2022
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Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles? We have you covered with the very best that L.A. has to offer. Whether you’re a culture vulture, outdoorsy type or simply a lover of our fine city, there’s more than enough here to keep you busy. Even lifelong Angelenos will find something new to add to their to-do list, between the city’s landmark attractions that are still accessible, an ever-changing inventory of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, essential L.
A. museums and even some off-the-beaten path secrets. How many of the best things to do in Los Angeles will you try?
September 2022: Unbearably hot weather aside, we kind of love September in L.A. and its mash-up of holidays: Not all of the summer fun has disappeared quite yet while Oktoberfest celebrations and Halloween festivities are starting to enter the picture (and before the crowds flock to them). You’ll find that reflected in our picks below, where we’ve swapped out some summer concerts in favor of the early arrival of haunted houses.
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Stroll through the stunning gardens at the Huntington Library
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What is it? A historic library, museum and sprawling gardens that was the bequest of entrepreneur Henry E. Huntington.
Why go? The Huntington’s distinctly themed gardens are easily the most stunning manicured outdoor spaces in SoCal, especially its recently expanded Chinese garden. The library and museum are equally impressive; all require reservations on weekends.
Don’t miss: On select Fridays (Sept 16, Oct 7), you can catch family-friendly picnic-style movie screenings on the museum’s lawn.
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A. from above at Griffith Park
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What is it? A 4,000-plus–acre rugged park in the center of the city.
Why go? The trails, the flora, the views, the howls of coyotes down the canyons at night, the twinkly lights of Downtown in the distance—L.A. may not have a grassy, centralized park, but Griffith’s massive, hilly wilderness makes for a stellar alternative.
Don’t miss: Even when the Griffith Observatory is closed (it’s open Thursday through Sunday), you can still drive or hike up to the grounds of the landmark Art Deco dome to take in the unparalleled views. Wherever you end up hiking, we highly suggest listening downloading Ellen Reid’s Soundwalk, a location-based musical composition that transforms as you move about the park.
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Practice your acceptance speech at the Academy Museum
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What is it? A permanent home for the history of moviemaking that’s finally open.
Why go? The collection includes the sorts of cinematic treasures you’d expect from the people who put on the Oscars: the Rosebud sled for Citizen Kane, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, R2-D2, the Dude’s robe from The Big Lebowski, the sole surviving shark from Jaws and the flowery May Queen dress from Midsommar. Expect some of those displays to give way to fresh selections throughout the rest of the year. Oh, and the gift shop is pretty fantastic, too.
Don’t miss: The museum’s second-ever special exhibition, “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971,” which explores how Black filmmakers have played a vital role in cinema since its inception.
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Have tacos and egg sandwiches from Grand Central Market
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What is it? A European-style food hall that’s been operating in Downtown L.
A. since 1917.
Why go? Even if you’re not there for the food, it’s worth a trip; people from all corners of L.A. mix and mingle among rows of spices, produce and vintage neon signage. Of course, if you’re hungry it’s a great place to get cheap pupusas, carnitas tacos and aguas frescas, as well as food from handsome, trendy eateries like Shiku, Fat & Flour, Sticky Rice, Sari Sari, Horse Thief BBQ, Eggslut, McConnell’s and G&B Coffee.
Don’t miss: Tacos Tumbras a Tomas serves the hall’s go-to taco, particularly the carnitas and al pastor.
Take a food tour of Downtown L.A.
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Pose in front of streetlights at LACMA
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What is it? Chris Burden’s Urban Light, a piece made up of 202 cast-iron street lamps gathered from around L.
A. and restored to working order, that stands outside of the massive museum.
Why go? Yes, snag your streetlight selfies. But you’d be selling yourself short if you don’t venture beyond the photo-friendly installation; LACMA’s collections boast modernist masterpieces, large-scale contemporary works, traditional Japanese screens and by far L.A.’s most consistently terrific special exhibitions.
Don’t miss: A survey of modern Korean art, as well as free jazz concerts on Friday nights. Reservations are highly recommended; if you live in the county book one for a weekday after 3pm and admission is free.
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Bike the Strand
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- Cycling
- Venice
What is it? A 22-mile bike path, officially known as the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, that traces nearly the entire extent of L.A.’s westward-facing coastline.
Why go? It’s the best way to tour the coastline.
The path starts at Will Rogers State Beach and winds its way all the way down to Torrance County Beach.
Don’t miss: If you’d rather take the path at a walking pace, you’ll find pedestrian-friendly forks in Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan Beach.
Take a guided bike ride along the coast.
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Pedal around Echo Park Lake
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What is it? A former reservoir turned public recreation area at the center of one of L.A.’s most buzzing neighborhoods.
Why go? The historic Echo Park Lake in recent years finally became a family-friendly destination worthy of its bold backdrop: the Downtown skyline amid the lotus flower blooms, fountains and the Lady of the Lake statue.
Don’t miss: You can push your way through the lake in a swan boat ($11 per hour) or stroll around the path that hugs its borders.
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Take your pup to the only off-leash beach, Rosie’s Dog Beach
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What is it? A pooch-friendly paradise in Paradise.
Why go? The four-acre waterfront spot is the only legal off-leash dog beach in L.A. County. The park is named after the area’s late local canine celebrity, Rosie the English bulldog.
Don’t miss: The entrance. There are no fences marking the dog-friendly area—though you’ll know you’re in the right spot if you see the signs and colorful “Dogs at Play” sculpture—so you’ll want to stay between Granada Avenue and Roycroft Avenue between 6am and 8pm daily.
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Watch movies in a cemetery at Cinespia
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What is it? A screening series held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery every summer.
Why go? While the booze- and picnic-friendly vibe are enough for some people, the excellent film programming makes this outdoor series rise above the rest each summer. Oh, that and the fact that it’s held at the final resting place of Old Hollywood’s screen legends.
Don’t miss: Cinespia’s still going even as summer is winding down, with screenings this month of Goodfellas, Ghostbusters and A Star is Born.
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Gaze into infinity at the Broad
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What is it? A free, contemporary art museum in Downtown L.A.
Why go? Three little words: Infinity Mirror Rooms. The persistently popular museum has two mirror-laden Yayoi Kusama installations (the more immersive of which you can now reserve in advance). Of course, there’s plenty more to see, from Robert Therrien’s oversized Under the Table to more than a dozen Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings.
Don’t miss: The final month of the colorful Takashi Murakami exhibition (which you can see for free on Thursday nights), as well as the final entry in a new sound bath series.
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Go apple picking in the mountains
- Things to do
What is it? A cluster of U-pick farms in Oak Glen.
Why go? Apple pie, apple cider, apple turnovers, apple fritters: If any of those have you smacking your lips in anticipation, you’ll want to head east to feast on freshly-baked apple treats, or to pick them yourself at a trio of farms.
Don’t miss: Apple picking season typically runs from Labor Day through Thanksgiving, though this year most farms in Oak Glen aren’t expecting bountiful harvests until October.
Photograph: Stephanie Breijo
Have a street food feast at Smorgasburg LA
- Things to do
- Markets and fairs
What is it? A Sunday market with dozens of food vendors in the Arts District.
Why go? The weekly food fest is like an incubator for L.A.’s next big food spot, with more than 80 food and retail stalls at ROW DTLA. You’ll also find the I Love Micheladas beer garden for local brews and micheladas.
Don’t miss: The market hosts a record fair every third Sunday of the month.
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Photograph: Time Out/Michael Juliano
Ride the tram up to the Getty Center
- Museums
- Art and design
- Westside
What is it? A free hilltop art museum with a rolling lawn overlooking the ocean.
Why go? From the ocean to the mountains northeast of Downtown L.A., the panoramic views from this artopolis more than compensate for its relative inaccessibility (you need to ride a tram to the museum). So too do the masterpieces on display, particularly its Impressionist paintings and baroque and French decorative arts.
Don’t miss: Pacific Palisades sister institution the Getty Villa is absolutely worth a visit, too, and brimming with Greek and Roman antiquities.
Both museums require a free reservation.
Photograph: Courtesy Larry Hirshowitz
Dance your way around the city with KCRW Summer Nights
- Music
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Little Tokyo
What is it? A slew of free summer concerts programmed by everyone’s favorite NPR member station.
Why go? Familiar KCRW DJs and local buzz bands will be providing free, open-air tunes on select nights this month with the final few events at One Colorado, the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and JANM.
Don’t miss: If you go to the edition at the Geffen (Sept 22, 29), make sure to check out MOCA’s new exhibit on L.A.’s celebrated Chicana muralist Judith F. Baca.
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Walk along the Venice Canals
- Things to do
- Venice
What is it? A series of small canals that run through the beachfront neighborhood—hence the name, Venice.
Why go? Tucked between the grimy Venice Boardwalk and the posh Abbot Kinney, the Venice Canals offer a completely different side of the famed beachfront neighborhood. Take a stroll through these three canal-lined blocks and you’ll discover an idyllic scene with arching pedestrian bridges, charming (and astronomically priced) beach houses and bunches of ducklings.
Don’t miss: Though you won’t find boat rentals anywhere along the canals, you can bring your own non-motorized vessel to tour the neighborhood at water level (enter via the launch ramp at Venice Boulevard).
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Raise a stein during Oktoberfest
- Things to do
- Festivals
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What is it? In Germany? A massive folk festival? In L.A.? Beer and brats at some bars.
Why go? You saw we said there’s beer and brats, right? Both craft breweries and Bavarian-style biergartens roll out deliciously festive menus in the early fall to celebrate.
Don’t miss: Many events occur mid-month, and some spots (like Wirtshaus) have specials that run throughout October.
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Photograph: Time Out/Michael Juliano
See L.A. from 6,000 feet up at the Mount Wilson Observatory
- Things to do
- Angeles National Forest
What is it? A mountaintop observatory, and a winding, scenic drive to get there.
Why go? High up in the San Gabriel Mountains, the Mount Wilson Observatory affords terrific views of the surrounding region. Admission to the area is free, but you’ll need to buy a Forest Service Adventure Pass in order to park at the site and its adjoining picnic area as it’s located within the Angeles National Forest.
Don’t miss: Take a self-guided tour of the grounds, or a seasonal docent-led tour ($15) of the observatory on weekend afternoons (same-day tickets are available at the Cosmic Cafe).
For late-night stargazing, you’ll have to keep your eyes peeled for the rare ticketed event. And consider securing tickets for a concert inside the dome on select Sunday afternoons.
Photograph: Time Out/Michael Juliano
Have an oceanfront, roadside meal at Neptune’s Net
- Restaurants
- Seafood
- Ventura County
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What is it? A postcard-worthy seafood shack on the Pacific Coast Highway toward the western edge of Malibu.
Why go? The fried ocean bites and weekend biker crew make Neptune’s Net a unique destination. (Alternatively, dine up the coast with locals at Malibu Seafood, where the long line is worth the wait for fresh fish and seafood, or grab a superlative lobster roll at Broad Street Oyster Co.).
Don’t miss: Take your food across the street and park in the dirt patch by the water, with views of surfers and kite boarders.
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Watch a movie outdoors
- Movies
What is it? Multiple series of pop-up movie screenings, which are extending their alfresco schedules well past summer.
Why go? Outdoor movie season is still going strong, and the schedule is jam packed. Melrose Rooftop Theatre is running nearly nightly as is Rooftop Cinema Club, while Rooftop Movies at the Montalbán has screenings on Saturday nights. Meanwhile Street Food Cinema is hopping around town with its weekend picnic-style screenings, as is Eat|See|Hear. Cinespia, which we mentioned earlier, is nearly ready to wrap up for the season.
Don’t miss: New series and screenings are sprouting up constantly—including, this month, The Sound of Music sing-along at the Hollywood Bowl—so be sure to check back for updates.
Photograph: Courtesy Unsplash/Anthony Fomin
Explore the twisted exterior of the Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Music
- Music venues
- Downtown
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price 3 of 4
What is it? A concert hall and home of the LA Philharmonic designed by famed local architect Frank Gehry.
Why go? Cruise along Grand Avenue and you can’t miss the Walt Disney Concert Hall, a twisted metallic explosion of Frank Gehry’s imagination.
You can look inside the stunning auditorium on a self-guided tour, but the exterior is also just as exquisite.
Don’t miss: Climb up the staircase on Grand Avenue, near 2nd Street, and you’ll find a garden hidden behind the hall. Bring a bagged lunch or a climb along the building’s lustrous exterior.
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Spend the weekend at a music fest
What is it? The proper post-Coachella continuation of music festival season.
Why go? Festival season is in full force this month with the much-anticipated L.A. debut of Primavera Sound. BeachLife Ranch will bring a country-ish twist on the Redondo Beach fest, while Desert Daze stages some psychedlic goodness in the desert.
Don’t miss: There’s at least one major local music fest every month from now until the end of the year, so make sure to scope out our full list.
Photograph: Michael Juliano
Stand underneath a space shuttle at the California Science Center
- Museums
- Science and technology
- USC/Exposition Park
What is it? A space shuttle, Endeavour, that’s permanently housed at the California Science Center.
Why go? The final ship to be built in NASA’s space shuttle program, Endeavour inspires a reach-for-the-stars ambition unlike any other exhibit in the city. And its story is distinctly rooted in L.A.: Endeavour was built in Palmdale and, almost 123 million miles later, rolled along our streets to its temporary resting place in the museum (the permanent one just broke ground).
Don’t miss: Make sure to venture just outside of the Endeavour space to see an unused massive orange fuel tank that NASA donated to the museum.
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Take a scenic drive around the Palos Verdes Peninsula
- Things to do
What is it? Ten miles of streets, mostly along Palos Verdes Drive, hugging the coast from the Torrance border to San Pedro.
Why go? The first third of the drive sticks mostly to spectacular real estate a few blocks inland, but after you round Point Vicente, the drive changes dramatically.
For a few miles past Terranea, there’s nothing but undeveloped oceanfront hillsides, winding roads and golden-hued bluffs.
Don’t miss: Take a stroll by the Point Vicente Interpretive Center for views of the nearby lighthouse.
Photograph: Michael Juliano
Silence your cell phone for the return of live theater
What is it? The return of musicals and dramas on stages all over town.
Why go? Though it had a few false starts in 2021, live theater has returned in a big way. In DTLA, The Prom wraps up its run at the Ahmanson before making room for the Oklahoma! revival. Over in Hollywood, Jagged Little Pill kicks off its run at the Pantages Theatre.
Don’t miss: If you want to plan far ahead, take a peak at which musicals are headed to Pantages later this year.
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Hike the Silver Lake Stairs
- Things to do
- Walks and tours
- Silver Lake
What is it? Dozens of public, outdoor stairways scattered around Silver Lake’s verdant hillsides.
Why go? These WPA era staircases are well-suited for a workout or a fitness-included tour of the area. Though some homeowners have tried to prevent open access, make no mistake: These sets of stairs are for public use. You can find an exhaustive list in author Charles Fleming’s Secret Stairs.
Don’t miss: Highlights include the heart-painted Micheltorena Stairs (Sunset Blvd and Micheltorena St) and the Music Box Steps (Vendome St and Del Monte Dr), of Laurel and Hardy fame.
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Fly a kite by the Korean Bell of Friendship
- Things to do
- San Pedro
What is it? A mighty metallic bell and pavilion in San Pedro donated by South Korea in 1976.
Why go? Perched over the Pacific, this grassy spot overlooking the ocean is known for its namesake bell, with an ornately painted hipped roof. The exposed hillside is an ideal spot to fly a kite thanks to persistent winds coming off the ocean.
Don’t miss: The bell rings only four times each year: Fourth of July, National Liberation Day of Korea (Aug 15), New Year’s Eve and during Constitution Week in September.
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See DTLA turn into a projection art playground at LUMINEX
- Art
- Installation
What is it? A one-night-only event that’ll turn turned buildings along five blocks of Downtown L.A. into canvases for colorful projections.
Why go? For the second year, DTLA will once again come alive after dark thanks to a dozen site-specific installations, from live performances to immersive artworks to a digital drone activation.
Don’t miss: The event goes down on September 17, from 7:30 to 11:30pm, within a five-block area of South Park (W Pico Blvd, S Hope St, W 11th St, S Olive St, S Broadway).
But if you can’t make it, you’ll be able to pull up the augmented reality experience portion afterwards via the Hoverlay app.
Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/vagueonthehow
Picnic at the Hollywood Bowl
- Things to do
- Event spaces
- Hollywood
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What is it? A gorgeous and instantly recognizable outdoor amphitheatre that’s been hosting concerts since the LA Philharmonic first played there in 1922.
Why go? Nestled in an aesthetically blessed fold in the Hollywood Hills, the 18,000-seat venue can bring out the romantic in the terminally cynical. It’s the summer home of the LA Phil (and boozy picnics).
Don’t miss: As long as there’s no performance going on (which is most days in the winter and spring), it also doubles as a public park. During the busier summer season, you’re welcome to bring your own food to ticketed shows (and even booze to LA Phil-produced ones).
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Get some fresh air at Malibu Creek State Park
- Attractions
- Parks and gardens
- Santa Monica Mountains
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What is it? An 8,000-acre mountainous park that looks unlike anything else in L.A.
Why go? With dramatic gorges, open pastures, lush forests, hidden pools and jagged peaks, Malibu Creek is simply one of the most stunning spots in Southern California.
Don’t miss: A bit of silver screen history; you can spot remnants of the M*A*S*H set and splash in the rock pool that was featured in Planet of the Apes. Consider using your library card to secure a free parking pass.
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Admire the coastline atop Temescal Gateway Park
- Things to do
- Pacific Palisades
What is it? A Pacific Palisades hillside park with multiple viewponts of the ocean.
Why go? With a variety of terrain, flora and views of the Pacific and city, Temescal Canyon Park is great for trail runners, hikers and dog walkers. You’ll experience vast, breathtaking views that span from Catalina to Downtown and enough varied terrain to keep you and your furry friend going—all the way to the Valley, should you dare.
Don’t miss: The stop signs. Seriously. They’re photo enforced, and you’ll be sent a $100 fine if you roll through.
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Watch the sunset from El Matador
- Attractions
- Beaches
- Malibu
What is it? A small but beautiful state beach in Malibu dominated by rocky coves.
Why go? Because it’s easily the most scenic stretch of coastline in the region. It’s only accessible via a steep gravelly path from a paid parking lot. But the effort is worth it, whether it’s to watch the waves lap against the rocks or see the sunset.
Don’t miss: The tide. The beach here is pretty narrow and sand comes at a particular premium when high tide rolls in.
Photograph: Courtesy Disneyland Resort/Christian Thompson
Sling webs and pal around with Spider-Man at Avengers Campus
- Things to do
- Event spaces
- Anaheim
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price 3 of 4
What is it? A Marvel-themed, superhero-filled land at Disney California Adventure Park.
Why go? If you’re an MCU obsessive, then you’re going to want to add Disneyland’s newest area to your Infinity Gauntlet. You can see Spider-Man’s high-flying stunt-double animatronic launch 65 feet in the air, feast on a hilariously-proportioned Ant-Man–inspired chicken sandwich and encounter acomic-universe–deep roster of costumed character encounters.
Don’t miss: There are a lot of changes going on with Disneyland’s queueing systems, so we suggest brushing up on Genie Plus before you plan your attack for getting on the Spider-Man–themed 3-D ride WEB SLINGERS.
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Hike to Eaton Canyon Falls and back in less than an hour
- Things to do
- Pasadena
What is it? A 50-foot waterfall located in an easy-to-access canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Why go? Los Angeles is a beautiful place, and it’s not afraid to flaunt it. Case in point: Eaton Canyon. The Pasadena-area park is one of the most accessible and easygoing trails where you’ll truly feel like you’ve slipped into the wilderness.
Don’t miss: On weekdays only, you can cut out the most boring part of the hike and park outside of the Pinecrest Gate, which is just barely over a mile from the waterfall.
Photograph: Stephanie Breijo
Travel back in time at the drive-in
- Movies
What is it? About a half-dozen drive-in movie theaters in SoCal that are still going strong.
Why go? For nearly a year, it was one of the only ways to see a first-run movie that wasn’t on your couch.
But even with regular theaters open again, we still think it’s tons of fun and cost effective.
Don’t miss: We particularly love the programming at Mission Tiki in Montclair.
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Brave a Weeknd maze at Halloween Horror Nights
- Things to do
- Festivals
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Universal City
What is it? Universal Studios’ annual assembly of big-budget haunted houses and mazes, Halloween Horror Nights.
Why go? The Weeknd (as in, yes, “Blinding Lights” singer the Weeknd) gets the maze treatment this year with a walkthrough inspired by the singer’s latest album, After Hours. That’s in addition to experiences inspired by the classic Universal Monsters, Halloween and The Black Phone, plus a “Terror Tram” takeover of the studio tour that includes a Jordan Peele mash-up between Us and Nope.
Don’t miss: Prices increase considerably as we approach Halloween, so the earlier you can go the better.
Photograph: John Borden
Step inside the sunny Wayfarers Chapel
- Things to do
- Rancho Palos Verdes/Rolling Hills Estates
What is it? A glassy chapel designed by architect Lloyd Wright on an oceanfront road.
Why go? Accessible via a dramatic oceanfront drive—no matter which direction you approach from—architect Lloyd Wright’s enchanting glass church drinks in tree-dappled sunlight through its faceted shell. All are welcome to admire the serene sanctuary’s intimate structure—though you may have to do so from the outside if there’s a wedding in progress.
Don’t miss: Across the street, Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is the perfect starting point for beachfront trailheads.
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Tackle 282 steps at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
- Things to do
- Culver City
What is it? A Westside lookout best known for its 282 steep, concrete stairs to the top.
Why go? The views from the top offer some of the best views of the region, with the ocean on one side and the Downtown L.A. skyline on the other (set against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains in the winter). Once you reach the summit, sit at the long park bench and take in the 360-degree views.
Don’t miss: If you’d rather not beat up your knees, take a shortcut and drive up to the top of the hill and park in one of the many empty spaces ($6).
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman
Survey DTLA architecture on a Los Angeles Conservancy Walking Tour
- Things to do
- Walks and tours
- Downtown Financial District
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What is it? Take a fuel-efficient walking tour and cherish Los Angeles’ urban architectural heritage.
Why go? The Los Angeles Conservancy walking tours take in the city’s top sights and most beautiful buildings, including Downtown’s historic theaters and Art Deco buildings (on a weekly basis) as well as the modern skyline (monthly).
Be sure to reserve a place well ahead, because the tours are incredibly popular.
Don’t miss: The tour of Victorian homes in Angelino Heights (first Saturday of the month) is perfect for Halloween-time.
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Photograph: Jakob N. Layman
Become a pinball wizard at EightyTwo
- Bars
- Downtown Arts District
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price 2 of 4
What is it? An Arts District arcade bar.
Why go? If ever there was a bar to geek out in, this one is it. L.A.’s first arcade bar boasts more than 40 classic arcade cabinets and pristinely preserved pinball machines—all fixed with cup holders for endless booze-fueled sessions. An homage to the golden age of arcade games, cocktails here have names like Kill Screen, Zangief and Dr. Mario.
Don’t miss: Swing by the last Sunday of the month for an open pinball tournament (or join the L.A. Pinball League, which plays on Tuesday nights).
Photograph: Rozette Rago
Hunt for antiques at the Rose Bowl Flea Market
- Shopping
What is it? A staggeringly colossal flea market held outside of the Rose Bowl the second Sunday of each month.
Why go? The sheer size and scale of this flea market means that it encompasses multitudes: new and old, hand-crafted and salvaged, the cheap and the costly. There are plenty of duds, to be sure, but come out early enough and you may go home with that perfect purchase.
Don’t miss: Stray from the main loop around the stadium; there are rows and rows of old furniture, albums and vintage clothes and accessories that fill the adjacent parking lot.
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Achieve your farm-to-table dreams at the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market
- Shopping
- Markets and fairs
- Santa Monica
What is it? A series of farmers’ markets held every week year-round in Santa Monica.
Why go? The next time you’re at a restaurant and tempted to ask the waiter where your astoundingly fresh beets came from—don’t. We’ll save you the trouble and answer for you: the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market.
Don’t miss: While the market occurs on a couple of days in various parts of Santa Monica, the best day to go is on Wednesday along Arizona Avenue.
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Brave a cult meeting in an old mansion at Delusion
- Theater
- Interactive
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Pomona
What is it? Part immersive theater, part story-based haunted house, staged inside of the Phillips Mansion, an 1875 estate in Pomona.
Why go? “Valley of Hollows” will unfold a 1970s-set tale that tasks you with deprogramming people from the clutches of the Hollows cult, a group of fanatics with a death wish that have swarmed the mansion in the wake of a widow’s disappearance.
Don’t miss: You can upgrade to a VIP ticket for access to the second floor of the mansion, which includes a sound-and-touch area dubbed “Hell’s Hollow,” a projector that plays ’70s horror classics and a bar where you’re literally invited to drink the Kool-Aid.
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Relax on the sand at Point Dume State Beach
- Attractions
- Beaches
- Malibu
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What is it? One of Southern California’s most beautiful beaches and a frequent Hollywood filming location due to its iconic rock face.
Why go? If you can’t find a free space along Westward Beach Road or you’re willing to pay for parking, you’ll be rewarded with this wide and rarely crowded patch of sand and surf. As all the parking spots are only steps from the sand, Point Dume is the perfect place to pack a picnic for a beachfront meal as seals and dolphins frolic during sunset—just watch out for those hungry seagulls.
Don’t miss: An easygoing dirth path climbs from the sand to the top of the point, with tons of yellow wildflowers in the winter and spring.
Photograph: Courtesy Descanso Gardens
Stroll through SoCal flora at Descanso Gardens
- Attractions
- Parks and gardens
- La Cañada
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What is it? A hillside botanical garden in La Cañada Flintridge that harbors a year-round collection of native flora.
Why go? This delightful tribute to the horticultural magic of Southern California includes more than 600 varieties of camellia (best seen between the middle of February and early May), as well as groves and hillsides of native plants.
Don’t miss: The seasonal blooms, including—as mentioned—camellias in the winter, and tulips and the Japanese garden’s cherry blossoms in the spring. Look out for Carved’s pumpkin-filled trail in October.
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Photograph: Michael Juliano
Look out on L.
A. from Los Angeles City Hall
- Things to do
- Downtown
What is it? A grand, white concrete tower that’s served as L.A.’s city hall since 1928.
Why go? It’s the cheapest way to take in an elevated view of Downtown and beyond. If you’re ever passing through the Civic Center during weekday public hours, enter on Main Street—then you owe yourself a visit to the 27th floor observation deck.
Don’t miss: Look for the 1984 Olympic torch near the Spring Street exit.
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Load up on records at Amoeba Music
- Music
- Music venues
- Hollywood
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What is it? A warehouse-sized record store in the middle of Hollywood.
Why go? Sure, Spotify is great, but anyone in search of that arcane track off of that mid-’80s Tom Robinson album knows it isn’t perfect. Neither is Amoeba, but it is the largest independent record store in the United States, and the variety of music on offer is amazing, the prices are fair and the staff really know their music.
Don’t miss: Its new address. The shop recently moved from its longtime home on Sunset Boulevard to a spot at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Argyle Avenue.
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Raise your wand at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Attractions
- Theme parks
- Universal City
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What is it? A Harry Potter-themed land at Universal Studios Hollywood (which also recently unveiled a new Nope attraction).
Why go? This meticulously detailed land, which features shops and edible delights in Hogsmeade village and a thrilling ride inside Hogwarts Castle, should delight even those Muggles unfamiliar with the Potterverse—particularly if you have a mug of Butterbeer in your hand.
Don’t miss: Speaking of that sweet treat, you can hack together a Butterbeer float with an order of soda and ice cream.
Just a heads up that you’ll need to secure a reservation to visit.
Photograph: Steven A. Miller
Step inside the precursor to Disneyland at Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn
- Museums
- History
- Griffith Park
What is it? A model train workshop housed inside of a red barn that used to reside in Walt Disney’s Holmby Hills backyard.
Why go? Walt Disney used to ride his own 1/8th scale live-steam railroad—the “Carolwood Pacific Railroad”—around his backyard until he shifted his focus to a much bigger project: Disneyland. In 1999, the red barn that he used as his workshop was moved to Griffith Park’s Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum. Every third Sunday of the month, you can visit the barn to find a collection of train models and memorabilia.
Don’t miss: Legendary Disney artists and engineers are known to pop in during open hours.
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Spend time with your dog at the South Coast Botanic Garden
- Things to do
- Walks and tours
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price 2 of 4
What is it? A once-a-month block of dog-friendly hours at the Palos Verdes botanical garden.
Why go? To spend some quality outdoor time with your four-legged best friend, of course. Every third Sunday of the month, you can roam the gardens’ 87 acres with your fur baby.
Don’t miss: Nabbing a reservation. You (the human) will need a reservation, while your best friend (the pup) will need to remain on their leash at all times, including in the parking lot.
Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/J Jakobson
Find your zen at the Lake Shrine
- Attractions
- Parks and gardens
- Pacific Palisades
What is it? A meditation garden in the Pacific Palisades.
Why go? Get lost in your thoughts at one of L.A.’s best kept secrets: the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. Set on a 10-acre site that was used as a film set during the silent era, its lovely gardens offer some increasingly rare assets today: peace and tranquility.
Don’t miss: A reservation.
You’ll need one right now to visit the meditation gardens, which are open for free from Wednesday through Sunday.
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From spotting stars on Rodeo Drive to stargazing at the Griffith Observatory, plan ahead with these places to visit in L.A.
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With so many world-famous sites and attractions to visit, deciding on the best things to do in Los Angeles can be a bewildering task. If it’s your first visit, you may be inclined to beeline it to Hollywood—but then you’d be missing out on all of L.A.’s essential museums. Or you might have your heart set on getting star-struck in Beverly Hills—but then you’d miss out on all of the remarkable restaurants farther to the east.
Our point is: L.A. is big, and stuffed with so many worthwhile experiences that you’ll never be asking yourself what to do but instead when you’ll find time to relax on the beach in Santa Monica, dine along the vibrant streets of the Arts District and grab a drink in super-hip Silver Lake.
There are so many great places to visit and things to see, it can be hard knowing where to start and what to fit in. This list should help you decide and get the most from your L.A. getaway.
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1. Relax on postcard-perfect beaches in Malibu
Put in the extra miles to venture north and west from Venice and Santa Monica and you’ll be rewarded with the most picturesque beaches in L.A. County. We couldn’t pick just one stretch of sand to visit in Malibu, so we’ll instead offer three: Point Dume for picnicking and sunbathing by an as-seen-on-TV scalable cliff, El Matador for sunsets among photogenic coves and outcrops and Leo Carrillo for secluded sand and an on-leash dog beach.
If you’re hungry, we’ll recommend a trio of seafood spots, from east to west: superlative lobster rolls at Broad Street Oyster Co., excellent fish and chips at Malibu Seafood and fried goodness at Neptune’s Net.
Want to make a night of it? Book a stay at the best beachfront rentals in L.A.
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2. Grab a bite at Grand Central Market
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3. Museum hop along Miracle Mile
The collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, or LACMA, are housed in a vast complex of buildings, with a modern and contemporary art-filled west campus that opened 2008 and a single-building redesign on the way. The focal point is its grand entrance, which includes Chris Burden’s photogenic installation Urban Light. LACMA shares a park with the La Brea Tar Pits and sits just across the street from the Petersen Automotive Museum and Craft Contemporary, and next to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Make sure to check out all of the free museum days before you visit.
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4. Gaze into the cosmos (and out onto the cityscape) at the Griffith Observatory
Sure, you can’t see all that much through its enormous telescope, but you can still spend a few hours browsing around the Griffith Observatory quite happily (open Thu–Sun; grounds open daily). There’s the popular Hall of the Sky and Hall of the Eye, a pair of complementary displays that examines the interplay between people and space. The building itself is the star attraction though—and the stunning view of the city from Griffith Park makes it worthy of a visit whether you’re a space buff or not.
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5. Bow down to the masters at the Getty
The Getty Center is packed full of artistic masterpieces and enjoys an awe-inspiring hilltop location with incredible views of L.
A. and a stunning central garden. Among the highlights hanging here are works by Rubens and Impressionists such as Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh and Cézanne—the lovely French decorative arts galleries are our personal favorites. If you want to rewind the clock a few millennia, head west to the museum’s predecessor, the Getty Villa. The Italian-style estate is stuffed with largely Greek and Roman antiquities, and its palatial courtyard is worth the trip alone.
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6. Stroll (briefly) along the stars in Hollywood
For a glimpse of the stardust on which the city’s built, stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where more than 2,700 of the entertainment world’s most illustrious names are immortalized in pink terrazzo and gold lettering. For film fanatics, the famous hand and footprints at the Chinese Theatre are a requisite stop—though the tourist-choked area leaves much to be desired.
Countless galas, premieres and award ceremonies have passed through over the decades and although the area isn’t nearly as glitzy as you imagined, Hollywood, unpleasant as it may be, still has its (brief) place in a visit to L.A.
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7. Stare into infinity at the Broad
Over half a decade in now and the arrival of the Broad still feels like a gamechanger thanks to the museum’s distinctive design, free admission and post-war art collection. Yayoi Kusama’s pair of Infinity Mirror Rooms in particular continue to pull in the crowds—one which transports viewers into a twinkling, pulsating starfield of LEDs (you can reserve a time slot), the other via smaller reflective chamber that you can pop your head into.
Have time to kill before your reservation at the Broad? Explore the best things to do by the Broad.
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8. Get active on Venice Beach
Venice Beach has long been known as the bohemian epicenter of California, and while the area gets plenty of mainstream tourists, it still boldly embraces its eccentric spirit—for better or worse. Abbot Kinney has transformed into a high-end ’hood over recent years, but the boardwalk is still a, let’s say, unique place for people watching, with radical pamphleteers, skateboarders and body builders all making their presence known (if you’re simply after a picturesque stretch of beach, we suggest venturing to Santa Monica or Malibu instead). Grab lunch at the Fig Tree before browsing the shelves at Small World Books. Make sure to stray from the boardwalk and stroll along the Venice Canals, too.
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Shop in style on Rodeo Drive
We’ve all dreamed of being Julia Roberts shopping on Rodeo Drive, but very few of us could actually afford to shop in the designer boutiques and flagship stores seen in the film Pretty Woman. Which means window-shopping is the order of the day. Along the $200-million ersatz European cobbled walkway Two Rodeo, browsing tourists mingle with serious spenders. A short journey away is Anderson Court, which is the only shopping mall designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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10. Get animated with Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland
Reservations are required.
You’re never too old for Disneyland. This legendary theme park overflows with brilliant things to do, spread over numerous themed lands—including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Avengers Campus—and the adjacent California Adventure.
After making sure you’re up to speed best food, stroll down Main Street USA for a taste of early-19th-century America, trek Westwards at Frontierland and soak up the music of New Orleans Square. Of course, there are dozens of rides too, including the epic Indiana Jones Adventure and, across the way in California Adventure, the uplifting Soarin’.
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For visitors to Los Angeles, trying to make decisions about what they’re going to spend their precious time doing here, almost as important as adding things to the list is eliminating from it those things that they AREN’T going to do. Because in a city as big and varied as LA it just isn’t possible to do everything. If you try you’re just going to drive yourself crazy (probably quite literally), you won’t do any of those things properly and, after all, you’re on vacation – you should be relaxing. So, just for fun – and to help you – we’ve put together this list of things not do do in LA, to help you get the best possible experience from your trip here. It’s designed for those looking for a more authentic experience of Los Angeles than the traditional “movie stars and beaches” one, and is open to having their preconceptions challenged.
1. DON’T VISIT RODEO DRIVE!
Go to the Fashion District in downtown instead. It’s vibrant, alive, affordable and it’s the real Los Angeles – basically everything that the famous shopping street to the stars isn’t.
You almost certainly won’t see any stars doing their shopping on Rodeo Drive, it’s insanely expensive and you can find most of the designer shops on any high-end shopping street anywhere in the world. If the Fashion District is out of your way how about Venice’s trendy Abbot Kinney or the more fashionable shopping areas of Robertson or Melrose?
2. DON’T DO A STARS’ HOUSES TOUR!
Why not? Well, unfortunately many of the tour buses aren’t safe and most of the “information” the operators tell their guests is wrong. Angelenos never do these tours, they’re really a joke here. The bottom line is it’s not an authentic experience of Los Angeles, the buses just clog up the area’s residential streets and the only thing that you will learn is that rich people have nice houses. That’s one thing that isn’t unique to LA.
3. DON’T GET YOUR PRONUNCIATION OF LA PLACE NAMES WRONG!
Los Angeles has many local peculiarities when it comes to pronouncing place names here.
Wilshire Boulevard is not “Will-SHIRE”, it’s “WILL-sher”. The neighborhood below Griffith Park is not “Los FeLIZ”, it’s “Los FEElus”. We never use the names of the freeways here either, always the number – so it’s not the “Harbor Freeway”, it’s “the 110”. Also you never use the “i” before the freeway, as in the “i405”, it’s always “the 405”. Small details, but when you’re trying to get directions…
4. DON’T ASK LOCALS WHERE YOU CAN FIND MOVIE-STARS!
It’s not uncommon for Angelenos to see famous people around town (often in very unlikely places), but here’s the thing about “celebrities” – they’re just like us (except they’re rich and famous of course). So, if you do happen to run into a “celebrity” (often highly visible because they’re the only person wearing baseball cap and sunglasses while inside a building), just be respectful and leave them alone. Just imagine how many other people may have approached them that day and remember that they’re busy doing whatever it is that they’re doing.
Anyway, you don’t need to ask anyone about this – just read our guide and follow the instructions, that way you’re guaranteed to see a celebrity in an appropriate setting.
5. DON’T ASK TOUR GUIDES TO SELL YOU MARIJUANA!
For one things it’s legal to buy marijuana in California now, so you don’t have to ask your tour guide to get it for you. Just visit MedMen while you’re here! While we’re on the subject don’t ask them what their “real job” is either – there’s nothing wrong with being a full-time tour guide (several of our guides are in fact). If you’re joining us on a tour this is definitely high on the list of things not do do in LA!
6. DON’T BOTHER TRYING TO FIND AN OUTLET STORE!
We go to discount stores like Burlington, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx and Ross, Angelenos don’t generally shop at outlets (apart from the Citadel).
7. DON’T BE SURPRISED THAT THE TRAFFIC IS BAD IN LOS ANGELES!
It’s famous for being horrendous (just watch any TV show or movie that’s set in LA).
In fact a recent study found we have the worst traffic on the entire planet.
8. DON’T RENT A CAR!
As referenced above traffic in Los Angeles is awful. All the time. Many travelers assume that there isn’t any public transport here and that if they want to get around they have to rent a car. That just isn’t true and the cost of renting a car and parking it can be very high. Besides, why bother? Probably you drive when you’re staying at home, so look at your trip to LA as being a vacation from driving. We have a reasonably wide-ranging Metro system, which is fast-growing, clean, efficient and very cheap (the $1.75 flat fare is a bargain). Why not use that? For more information on how to do this read our guide to using public transit in Los Angeles.
9. DON’T FORGET TO VISIT DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES!
For most visitors to LA the main locale’s to check out are Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica/Venice. DTLA isn’t even on their radar.
Big mistake! Huge! It’s the most interesting part of the city, both historically and architecturally, to such an extent that it’s usually the highlight for guests on our LA in a Day tour (and the other neighborhoods we visit on that tour are Hollywood and Santa Monica). One of the cool things about LA is how varied it is and if you miss downtown you’re missing a big piece of the picture (including gems such as Union Station, see below).
10. DON’T BUY A PLASTIC OSCAR AT A HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD TOURIST TRAP!
You’re only encouraging them if you do. Get a book about movie or LA history, or buy a poster, from one of the few bookstores still hanging on in there, like Larry Edmunds.
11. DON’T THINK HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD AND VENICE BOARDWALK ARE THE REAL LA!
They both exist and they’re both in Los Angeles, but they’re completely atypical of the city, in the way that Times Square is not an authentic representation of New York.
Hollywood Boulevard and Venice Boardwalk are the only two places that you’ll get hassled (and possibly hustled) here but, because most tourists feel compelled to go there, many leave with the impression that this is what LA is like unfortunately. It isn’t at all. Angelenos are nearly always polite, friendly and helpful, it’s just that these areas attract a lot of hustlers because so many visitors go there.
If you do go to these neighborhoods (and we do) just ignore the tour touts, CD sellers and pan-handlers and make a point of visiting other parts of this hugely varied city, like Griffith Park, Santa Monica and downtown. It’s often said here about Hollywood Boulevard that “It’s the place that tourists always go and Angelenos never go”, and while that may not be strictly true it tells you a lot.
12. DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE A GRATUITY!
We’ve covered this extensively in our guide to tipping in the U.S., but when you’re in Los Angeles please tip whenever necessary.
It’s probably not common to do this where you come from – or at least not as much as we do in the U.S. – but here it’s expected. It’s just how we do things. If you go to a restaurant, for example, and you leave without tipping the waiter you’re going to be making some Angelenos very unhappy. They probably won’t follow you out of the restaurant – which happens in New York – but if you were happy with your meal you’ve just been very disrespectful to the restaurant staff. For no reason. When you look at the prices on the menu just add 25% – 10% for the sales tax and 15% for the tip.
If you have any feedback on our list of things not to do in LA, or if you have some recommendations of your own, please email us and let us know. We’ll be sure to take it into account.
What to see in Los Angeles – 42 top attractions
Los Angeles City Hall is one of the most recognizable objects in the city, which has appeared many times in popular films and TV shows. It was erected in 1928.
Its main levels are neoclassical, while the tower is in Art Deco. Since 1940, the image of this legendary building has adorned the badges of the city’s police department. Until 1964, City Hall remained the tallest building in Los Angeles. There is an observation deck on the 27th floor. It is open to visitors during business hours from Monday to Friday. You must have an ID with you.
Los Angeles City Hall © Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
North and south of the historic Santa Monica Pier is a 5.6 km stretch of fine sandy beach. It is within walking distance of popular hotels, shops and restaurants. Santa Monica State Beach infrastructure includes picnic areas, playgrounds, and lifeguard stations. Bicycle paths are equipped here, bicycles are rented, you can play volleyball and basketball on special grounds. On the coast, south of the pier, there is Original Muscle Beach, where exercise machines are freely available, zones with crossbars and bars of different heights for gymnastic training are equipped.
Among the attractions of the beach is the International Chess Park.
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Bradbury Building
The Bradbury Building is another Los Angeles architectural treasure and the oldest office building in downtown. Behind its rather modest façade hide breathtaking interiors. The Victorian-style courtyard is flooded with sunbeams streaming in from a huge skylight. The play of light and shadow is continued by exquisite forging on the railings of stairs and internal balconies, carved marble friezes and rare open elevators. The building has been used many times as a location for filming Hollywood films. It currently houses the Los Angeles Police Department’s Internal Investigations Unit.
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Building featured prominently in movies and literature © Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Grand Central Market
The oldest and largest market in Los Angeles is a gourmet paradise. It has occupied the entire first floor of the historic Homer Laughlin Building since 1917. It sells products of the highest quality – seasonal vegetables and fruits, many types of cheese, meat and seafood, spices and spices, alcohol, flowers. There are mini-bakeries on site that bake fresh bread and rolls. Here you can taste the most delicious food from all over the world, attend interesting cooking classes, comedy shows and other events.
Central Market © discoverlosangeles.com
Angels Flight Funicular
This is a must-see in Los Angeles. Angels Flight is considered the shortest railway in the world. Since its opening in 1901, more than 200 million people have ridden on it. The length of the route is 91 meters. The funicular is located in the Bunker Hill area and runs between Hill Street and Grand Avenue.
Two orange and black carriages are moving simultaneously in opposite directions. The windows offer a great view of the historical part of the city. The funicular ride is paid, but quite inexpensive. Here you can buy a souvenir ticket to keep the memory of a pleasant trip.
Angel’s Flight stop in downtown Los Angeles © LnP images / Shutterstock
In-N-Out Burger
Everyone who wants to try the most delicious burger in Los Angeles comes to In-N-Out Burger. Eateries offer a fairly uncomplicated menu – a hamburger, a cheeseburger, a double-double (two patties plus two cheeses), french fries, soda and several varieties of milkshake. But at the same time, the client has the opportunity to design the dish himself. For example, increase the number of cutlets and cheese several times, order a vegetarian option or change seasonings. Diversity is also brought in by two serving options. Animal Style – with the addition of mustard, fried onions and a lot of sauce. Protein Style – with the replacement of buns with lettuce leaves.
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Cafe Gratitude establishments located in popular areas of the city – Larchmont Village, Arts District and Venice. Only the freshest and highest quality products grown on local farms are used here. At Cafe Gratitude, you can not only enjoy dishes from Chef Seizan Dre Ellis, but also feel the special meditative atmosphere. The owners of the restaurant chain Matthew and Terses Engelhart profess the philosophy of sacred commerce, when a business company becomes the center of self-realization and spiritual transformation of each employee. Therefore, it is not surprising that all the dishes in these establishments are so delicious, because they are prepared with love for people and the planet.
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News Los Angeles – our top 7 things to see in the City of Angels
Hello everyone! I talk about the most interesting sights of Los Angeles must-see when traveling to California on the US West Coast. Information about the most interesting places in the City of Angels will be especially useful for those who are just about to go to America and visit the capital of world cinema and the city of dreams, unofficially called La La Land, where the dreams of the lucky ones come true and the hopes of many other dreamers collapse.
In the article I will introduce you, dear readers, to where to go and go in Los Angeles. Based on my practical experience of traveling to the USA, I will advise the most exciting and interesting areas, neighborhoods and beaches, where you must visit to see this city in all its glory and grandeur!
I would add that whether you are traveling the United States on an unlimited budget or on a budget, with children or alone, the unique sights of Los Angeles will certainly not leave you indifferent. Read my article, get ready for the long-awaited trip and you will be very pleased with your trip to the City of Angels!
Contents of the article
- 1 Trip to Los Angeles
- 2 Top 7 attractions in Los Angeles
- 3 Other attractions in Los Angeles
- 3.1 Practical information about Los Angeles attractions
- 3.2 When is the best time to go to Los Angeles?
- 3.3 Top things to see in Los Angeles
- 4 Where to live in Los Angeles near attractions
- 5 Our review of Los Angeles attractions
- 6 Map of Los Angeles attractions
- 7 Other attractions on the US West Coast near Los Angeles
Trip to Los Angeles
When you are planning your trip to the USA, once you see Los Angeles on the map, you will be surprised at how large an area it occupies.
Its attractions, unlike the main attractions in New York or Chicago, are not concentrated in the city center, but are located in different parts of the city on a fairly wide stretch of hilly terrain, starting right from the Pacific coast in the west and stretching over the hills to high mountain ranges. in the north and east. So get ready, dear travelers, for quite a lot of driving and walking around the city.
Good to know: In the vicinity of Los Angeles is the very first Disneyland (in the city of Anaheim), which was built during the lifetime of Walt Disney himself. So if you are going on a trip with children, then do not miss the birthplace of Mickey Mouse, a cult place of all times and peoples!
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Los Angeles on the US West Coast
Tourists who come to see Hollywood may not realize that there is still a lot of interesting things to do in Los Angeles – the city that is considered the entertainment capital of the world.
In addition to seeing the most famous sights, many people come here to meet their favorite American TV and movie stars by chance on the street or take photos with celebrities in a restaurant, surf on world-famous beaches like Malibu, or visit the Hollywood Bowl – a unique amphitheater open air.
In any case, anyone who is just planning their trip will be very welcome to learn about the mild climate and fairly comfortable weather in Los Angeles all year round, determined by the temperate Mediterranean climate, characteristic of the southwestern coast of California, USA.
Top 7 Los Angeles Attractions
Tens of millions of tourists visit Los Angeles every year. Judging by their popularity among them, top attractions in Los Angeles are
Undoubtedly, these attractions are worth visiting in the first place. And if you are traveling with children, I also recommend a full day trip to Disneyland .
Important to know: It will take at least 2-3 days to see the main attractions of Los Angeles on your own, and on one of the days it is better to rent a car to drive along the highway along the Pacific coast.
There you can enjoy breathtaking ocean scenery and magnificent views of the coastline, as well as stroll along wonderful beaches such as Surfrider Beach in Malibu or Zuma Beach, wander around the hilly suburbs of the city, located far from the center.
Next, I will talk about each of these attractions separately in order.
1. Hollywood Boulevard and Walk of Fame
Whether you’re a movie buff or not, walking down Hollywood (from Hollywood Boulevard to the Sunset Strip) is an unforgettable experience. Here you can feel like a movie star and try to capture the atmosphere of creativity and luxury.
Almost all tourists who come to Los Angeles for the first time visit Hollywood Boulevard , which is located in the Hollywood Boulevard area, and is also photographed with the Grauman Chinese Theater located in its very center . Then it is worth walking along the Walk of Fame, stretching for 18 blocks, where you can find the star of your idol with hand or foot prints.
You can just look at the names of your favorite actors on the sidewalk, winners of the Oscars, the annual award ceremony for which success in cinema takes place at the nearby Dolby Theater (also known as the Kodak Theatre).
Our recommendation: If you are going to travel around California by car, but first want to see the Avenue of Stars and sleep after the flight, then upon arrival, immediately rent a car at LAX airport (link) and go to a good inexpensive hotel in Hollywood with free parking, in which we personally lived – La Brea Inn . It is clean and nice with spacious rooms and good soundproofing. It is convenient to leave the car there and go for a walk to the main attractions. The Chinese Theater is only 3 minutes walk.
2. West Hollywood and the Sunset Strip
After that, you can go to the West Hollywood area, located between Beverly Hills and Hollywood, which for many years was known as the world’s gay center -culture, and today it has also become “their” area for the main actors of the entertainment industry – numerous producers, directors, writers and aspiring actors.
West Hollywood is considered one of the most popular hiking destinations for tourists and is surrounded by some of the finest restaurants in the city. In the evening, you should definitely take a walk along the two-kilometer section of one of the most famous streets in Los Angeles – Sunset Boulevard, which is called Sunset Strip , where famous clubs and expensive 5 * hotels are located, the facades of which look especially amazing in the evening, when millions of lights are lit on them with bright light.
Hollywood sign on the hillside
3. Griffith Observatory
Hollywood is not far from the famous Griffith Observatory , which is one of the main attractions of Los Angeles. It is located on the south slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith City Park, one of the most famous places in the city of L.A. It got its name in honor of Jenkins Griffith, who donated money for the construction of an observatory, an exhibition hall and a planetarium, and subsequently donated it to the city.
Inside the observatory is a planetarium, large telescopes and amazing exhibits. The observation deck allows you to admire the panorama of the city. Anyone can go for a walk along one of the many trails (walking trails) in Griffith Park. It is also worth noting that the observatory is located in close proximity to another very famous attraction – sign Hollywood on the slope of one of the high hills surrounding the city. All tourists must take photos of big white letters HOLLYWOOD , which is a symbol of all modern American cinema,
Hollywood Sign
The cheapest way to get to the Griffith Observatory from the city center is by bus with the name of the DASH Observatory route, which leaves from the Vermont / Sunset station, located on the red metro line . The observatory offers wonderful panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Today, anyone can visit Griffith Park and the observatory absolutely free of charge.
Griffith Observatory view of downtown Los Angeles
4. Beverly Hills
For celebrity encounters, head to Beverly Hills , which contains Rodeo Street – a drive with fashion boutiques and expensive designer stores, the Beverly Center shopping complex with the most original goods, as well as the best hotel in Los Angeles – Beverly Wilshire (Beverly Wilshire) on Wilshire Boulevard, where they filmed the film “Pretty Woman” with Julia Roberts in the title role. Expensive restaurants in the vicinity of Rodeo Drive, the most famous street in the Beverly Hills area, are still the main place for business negotiations and discussion of large deals.
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5. Downtown (Downtown L.A.)
After seeing the main attractions associated with the dream factory and Hollywood, go to Downtown (Downtown) in Los Angeles, which is the center of city life, business negotiations between “white collar” and at the same time a place of concentration of the highest skyscrapers, expensive offices, noisy streets and huge warehouses.
Lovers of urban architecture and urbanists should definitely walk around Downtown, where many tourist attractions are literally within walking distance from each other, in order to better feel the history of Los Angeles.
Downtown Los Angeles
Right on the streets of Downtown, you can explore a wide variety of cultures and traditions, as well as never cease to be surprised by the motley crowd of business people in expensive suits rushing to work with cups of Starbucks coffee, mixed with hipsters of all ages.
It is here that Los Angeles Historic District is located – Los Angeles Historic District or Pueblo de Los Angeles – this oldest part of the city is also a popular attraction for tourists who come to see Olvera Street, the most famous in this historic area.
View of Downtown from an Airplane
Also located in the very center of Downtown are a number of national neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Little Tokyo and Koreatown, surrounding the Union Station train station, from which city bus routes diverge throughout the city.
In addition to the Japanese, Chinese and Korean quarters, here you can also meet the Armenian and Thai, as well as admire the Eastern Gate, the Buddhist temple or the Golden Pagoda
0095 restaurants in Los Angeles and many cultural and sports facilities, including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Staples Center, L.A. Live and the largest stadium in Los Angeles – the Memorial Coliseum, which hosted the Olympic Games twice in the last century, and today they play American football and soccer.
6. Los Angeles Beaches and the Getty Villa
Rent a car to see the ocean and enjoy the gorgeous views and sunshine (on site Rentalcars.com ) and take a trip to one of the most famous Los Angeles beaches on the US West Coast.
Travel Tip: When driving in Los Angeles, try to avoid major freeways during weekday rush hours (especially 6-9 am and 4-7 pm). However, if you cannot avoid traveling during this time, add an extra hour to the total time when planning your route to your destination.
At Surfrider Beach in Malibu
7. Santa Monica Pier
Lobster , or grab a refreshing lemonade and try Hot Dog on a Stick . The famous carousel, which has been rolling everyone since 1922, will allow you to get in touch with the distant past, and the solar-powered Ferris wheel makes it possible to admire the entire Pacific coast from Malibu to Palos Verdes.
Not far from the Santa Monica Pier, where the famous Route 66 ends (it links the West and East coasts of the United States), you can meet many tourists, athletes on bicycles riding along the scenic bike path, as well as local residents making regular runs along the Pacific coast. ocean. Sports in Los Angeles are incredibly popular among people of all ages, and you have a chance to join them for a while.
It is worth adding that the famous Santa Monica Aquarium is home to over 100 species of marine life, as well as starfish, crabs and other interesting ocean creatures that are especially interesting for children to show.
Santa Monica Pier Entrance
Other Los Angeles Attractions
Among the important sights of Los Angeles, but not included in our review, there are a number of interesting places that are most popular among city visitors. I will list them to complete the picture of where to go and what to see in Los Angeles.
- Venice area , the beach of which can be seen in many films about Los Angeles. It is famous for its canals and is called the Venice of America for a reason. And here is a unique atmosphere!
- Bel Air – not only the best 5-star hotel in Los Angeles, but also one of the most expensive areas with millionaire mansions
- Mulholland Drive Angeles
- Universal Film Studio – see how films are made in America
- Getty Museum – one of the best art museums in the world
- MOCA – Museum of Contemporary Art
- University Art Museum – University of California and the Arts Exhibition Center
- Grammy Museum – all about the history of contemporary music
- Union Station – Union Station
- City Hall – City Hall “City Hall” and a free observation deck on the 27th floor of a skyscraper.
- TCL Chinese Theaters Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood
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And before the trip to L.A. be sure to watch this video about Los Angeles attractions to visit:
Practical information about Los Angeles attractions
Things to see in Los Angeles on your own:
Brief Name description, address, website Ticket price
and inspection timeGriffith Observatory and Griffith Park The observation deck, located on a hill, offers the best view of the city and the ocean. Interesting exhibitions are held at the observatory, and you can watch an interesting show at the planetarium.
Address: 2800 East Observatory Road; 4730 Crystal Springs Drive | Los Angeles, CAWebsite: http://www.griffithobservatory.org/
Observation deck – free, planetarium ticket costs from 3 to 7 dollars. Time for inspection – 2-3 hours. Santa Monica Pier and Beach One of the most legendary beaches in the USA with an unforgettable view.
Address: 200 Santa Monica Pier | Santa Monica, CAWebsite: http://www.santamonicapier.org/
Free, 4-8 hours Rodeo Drive
(Rodeo Drive)A huge street of fashion stores in Los Angeles in the area Beverly Hills.
Address: Rodeo Drive | Beverly Hills, CAWebsite: http://www.rodeodrive-bh.com/
Free, 2-4 hours Universal Studios Hollywood
(Universal Studios Hollywood) interesting rides.
Address: 100 Universal City Plaza | Los Angeles, CA 91608
Website: http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/
Tickets: Front of Line passes – $139, adults – $87, children (from 3 to 9years) – $79. Time for the visit is a full day. Hollywood Bowl
(Hollywood Bowl)Unusual outdoor amphitheater with excellent sound for various kinds of outdoor musical performances, has been operating since 1922. The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Doors, Madonna, Elton John, Tina Turner, Simon and Garfunkel have performed here.
Address: 2301 North Highland Avenue | Los Angeles, CAWebsite: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
Ticket prices vary for each event. Sometimes there are free performances. The duration of the event is from 2 hours to a full day. Venice Beach
(Venice Beach)Well-known beach where you can walk and hang out well, with many boutiques and restaurants.
Address: 1531 Ocean Front Walk | Los Angeles, CA
Website: http://www.venicebeach.com/Free entry, half day to full day visit The Getty Center
(The Getty Center)One of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the USA, which brings together the best art objects and hosts interesting exhibitions.
Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive | Los Angeles, CAWebsite: http://www.getty.edu/
Admission is free. Time for inspection – 2-4 hours. TCL Hollywood Walk of Fame & TCL Chinese Theater The Chinese Theatre, opened in 1927 (previously called the Grumman’s Chinese Theatre) is one of the most memorable places in Hollywood and a must see.
Address: Hollywood Blvd at Vine Street | Los Angeles, CAWebsite: http://www.tclchinesetheatres.com/
Free, optional $13.50 theater tour. The duration of the visit is 1-2 hours. Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA houses thousands of exhibits from diverse cultures, ranging from Islamic artefacts to European impressionists and contemporary art.
Address: 5905 Wilshire Boulevard | Los Angeles, CAWebsite: http://www.lacma.org/
Admission for children under 18 is free, admission for adults is $15. A tour of the museum will take from several hours to half a day. Farmers Market
(Farmers Market and The Grove)The Farmers Market, which began in 1934, is located in the southern part of West Hollywood. Here you will find a lot of delicious things!
Address: 6333 West Third Street | Los Angeles, CA
Website: http://www.farmersmarketla.com/Free, 2-4 hours Runyon Canyon
(Runyon Canyon)Just a couple of blocks from Hollywood Boulevard, you can admire the beautiful panorama of the city from the city park . From the top of the canyon, you can see the San Fernando Valley and the Pacific Ocean. This is one of the most popular hiking spots in the city of Los Angeles.
Address: 2001 North Fuller Avenue | Los Angeles, CAWebsite:
Admission is free, viewing – 2-4 hours Walt Disney Concert Hall
(Walt Disney Concert Hall)One of the most unusual and memorable buildings in downtown. During the day you can go on a tour, and in the evening come to listen to music.
Address: 135 North Grand Avenue | Los Angeles, CAWebsite: http://www.laphil.org/
Free sightseeing and tour inside, visit time 1-2 hours Angeles is quite difficult due to the high number of cars on the roads (it has one of the highest rates of motorization of the population), so during your travel around the city and trips for sightseeing, be sure to allow for additional time that will have to be spent in traffic jams or waiting for public transport, with whom in the City of Angels, not everything is as good as we would like.
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When is the best time to go to Los Angeles?
- The best time of the year to visit Los Angeles is autumn – September and early October. Children go to school and most vacationers go home, and the weather is not much different from summer and is still very warm and sunny.
In winter, Los Angeles is also interesting in its own way, and it’s nice to just walk around the city.
- The worst time to visit the City of Angels is during the summer peak tourist season in July and August (this is the best time to visit the most interesting US national parks such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone) and during the cloudy season in late spring (especially in the beach areas of the city), when low clouds often create the so-called “June gloom”, which sometimes lasts all day.
Be aware that downtown Los Angeles is the most popular with tourists and includes the most famous high-rise and most built-up areas such as Downtown and Hollywood, where quite a lot of interesting things are located, including the old neighborhoods where film studios that made this city famous all over the world. Today, these areas are the most urbanized and diverse, both in terms of the ethnic composition of the inhabitants who inhabit their old quarters, and in urban architecture.
It is with them that you should first begin your acquaintance with the city.
First things to see in Los Angeles
If you don’t have much time in Los Angeles and you’re only here for a few days, then I advise you to choose only the most interesting sights according to your taste to feel their atmosphere and have time to focus on important details.
- The most popular movie-related places are the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame (Walk of Fame), Paramount Pictures Studio (the only film and television studio in Los Angeles) and Universal Studios , as well as TCL Chinese Theater (TCL Chinese Theatre) and Griffith Park (Griffith Park).
- You can get a taste of fame by shopping in fashion boutiques at Rodeo Drive (Rodeo Drive) in the well-known area of Beverly Hills.
- Be sure to visit the most famous beaches: Malibu , Santa Monica or Venice .
- A must-do for any wealthy man in Hollywood is to ride a convertible at Sunset Boulevard before sunset.
Where to live in Los Angeles near attractions
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Manhattan Beach area (Manhattan Beach) is good for families with young children and couples. It is close to Los Angeles International Airport and South Bay beaches, and about an hour from Disneyland and Universal Studios. The Kettle is a fairly well-known restaurant in this part of town, and it’s open 24 hours a day, which is a definite plus for those who have just arrived from another continent and get used to the time difference, wanting to have dinner at 3 am.
Los Angeles Areas
A number of mid-range and more budget hotels (see >>) are located along the Pacific Coast Highway (also known as Highway 1 and Sepulveda Boulevard), and there are also a couple of fairly well-known shopping malls downtown Los Angeles – Manhattan Village and Manhattan Gateway.
Downtown Los Angeles (Downtown L.A.) is another great place to stay for those travelers who like to hang out and have fun, as well as being constantly in the center of city life.
- From the historic Millennium (Millennium Biltmore) to the modern The Ritz Carlton (Ritz Carlton), which opened in 2010, a wide range of hotels to suit all tastes and price ranges are available to tourists all year round (best options) for housing, see here →)
- As the development of the Downtown continues, there are a large number of excellent restaurants and clubs that are constantly being updated.
And from here you can easily get to the Hollywood area, where, in addition to attractions, you can also find many famous clubs and restaurants.
There are a large number of hotels throughout Los Angeles, so that every tourist can choose accommodation in the area that suits him the most.
- Hotels in the Beverly Hills area can be booked here →
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- Hotels near the beaches of Santa Monica view →
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We also visited Los Angeles and were pleasantly surprised by the variety of all the interesting places we visited, as well as a wide range of activities and entertainment for all tastes.
Unlike the Maldives, where there was practically nothing to see besides wildlife and we had to book sea excursions, it was so cool here that we didn’t even have time to do and see everything that was planned in advance!
View of Los Angeles from the Hollywood Bowl Observation Deck
We were very surprised by the dozens of unique city blocks, from Chinatown to Little Ethiopia and many others, such as Japanese or Korean neighborhoods, located throughout Los Angeles. It was somewhat unusual to see a sharp change in cultural codes and a variety of architectural styles, when, for example, we left an area with Asian motifs and immediately got into a business district. I think this is only in the hands of independent travelers, because they can get to know a variety of cultures and their cuisines there. You should definitely try fine dining at the best restaurants in Los Angeles, because they are also one of the main attractions of this multicultural metropolis.
Based on my experience of a successful acquaintance with Los Angeles, I recommend that you start preparing for a trip to the USA by collecting information about what to see in Los Angeles and when to go in order to pinpoint the most interesting sights and how best to plan your trip to America.
Be sure to read about how and when the annual festivals and holidays are held in Los Angeles. After that, it will be much easier for you to choose the right dates and buy plane tickets and book a good hotel in L.A. (the easiest way to read reviews and choose a hotel room from a photo is on site Booking.com ).
We were lucky and bought fairly cheap flights to Los Angeles ( here ) during the sales season, and we didn’t catch anything on purpose, but booked as soon as we saw a fairly low price. In the future, the price of tickets only grew, and in this way we did not fail, but were able to effectively prepare for the trip, in which, as a result, we saw quite a few important sights of Los Angeles, which actually seemed very interesting to us.
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This concludes my story about the most interesting places in Los Angeles. I wish you, dear readers, to also make the best route to the sights of the City of Angels, which will definitely leave you with the most unforgettable impressions!
Map of Los Angeles attractions
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Other attractions on the US West Coast near Los Angeles
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What to see in Los Angeles: places of interest, familiar sights
Table of contents
- 1 Day one: city tour.
- 1.1 What people are in Hollywood!
- 1.
2 Beverly Hills
- 1.2.1 Rodeo Drive
- 2 What We Didn’t See in Los Angeles and Really Regretted
- 2.1 Griffith Park and Observatory
- 2.2 The most recognizable place in LA
Hello friends!
As promised, I continue my story about my trip to the USA, and in particular about the City of Angels. About the first impressions of LA and the country as a whole, I wrote an article Trip to Los Angeles: what awaits tourists on vacation in the USA.
This time I’ll tell you about the sights of this city that we managed to see in 3 days. To be honest, there was a catastrophic lack of time to see all the objects required for a mandatory tourist inspection… But we still managed to see something.
When visiting Los Angeles, many tourists feel like they’ve been there before. And this is not surprising. Many Hollywood films are set on its streets.
So, what caught our eye during 3 days in Los Angeles — read this article.
Day one: overview of the city.
The day after our endless flight to LA, we were to get to know the city on a sightseeing tour. At about nine o’clock in the morning we were picked up from the hotel by a guide in a car, and we went to see the sights of the City of Angels.
The first place we were brought to was Downtown – the same area with skyscrapers that is in every major American city. But, to be honest, Downtown in LA did not seem to me an interesting place for tourists. No, if you, of course, fundamentally need to see this place in order to take a photo against the background of skyscrapers and post it on social networks – “look, people, I’m in America!”, then you are welcome. Downtown is the only place in LA where they, skyscrapers, are. The rest of the LA area is practically the most one-story America there.
The guide gives information on duty: according to official data, more than 17 million people live in Los Angeles.
The city is mostly low-rise, very scattered (we ourselves saw this when flying up to the airport – LA is so big that when landing / taking off the plane you can’t see where it ends). No wonder: after all, the city, growing, united 88 settlements. Now it is divided into 10 districts. Downtown is the highest.
We walked a bit in this area. But apart from building at the Disney Concert Hall, there wasn’t much to see here. Tourist guides describe the “Disney” hall with the phrase “flying steel”. And this seems to be true. The history of the building begins in 2003. Immediately after the opening, the Concert Hall turned into one of the most important sights of the city.
After Downtown, we head to the historical part of the city, or rather, to its Mexican-Spanish region. Yes, it was 44 Spanish missionaries who founded the City of Angels on September 4, 1781.
This area is located in the northeast part of Downtown Los Angeles, near Los Angeles Union Station .
We also have time to see him, though only from the car window.
Olvera Street is a colorful street located in the center of the historic district known for many years as El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles. This is the oldest part of Los Angeles, which is now called the Los Angeles Plaza Historic District. During Spanish rule 1871-1821, Mexican rule 1821-1847 and for most of 19century, the area was the center of Los Angeles.
The area is so lively: trade and souvenir shops interspersed with cafes and restaurants. We don’t want to eat yet. We go over the souvenirs with interest. But the assortment is for everyone: either Chinese (!) consumer goods, or Mexican horror stories with skulls.
But you can find something cute if you look: the husband buys himself a cowboy hat. OK, we came to the Mexican market for a reason.
In addition to shopping, we still manage to visit the local museum. It is located in the oldest building in this historic district.
Inside you will see the life of those very first Spanish settlers. I was pleased that the museum is free and you can photograph and film everything.
We have an hour for everything about everything. We want to exchange Mexican passions for Hollywood chic as soon as possible!
What people are in Hollywood!
Yes, every tourist who comes to LA must visit Hollywood. Everything else can be skipped, but it would be unforgivable not to see this Olympus of the celestials!
Hollywood is not just any particular venue. This is a whole area of Los Angeles, where many cinematographic studios are located, the Kodak Theater, where Oscar statuettes are awarded, and the world-famous Avenue of Stars. So we went to see them.
This is how the beginning of Hollywood Boulevard looks like: palm trees, shops and office buildings:
But in general, you should look under your feet – it is here, on Hollywood Boulevard, that the Avenue of Stars is located.
You can walk on the stars for a long time – the Alley has grown over the decades, staffed with new stars and big names, so now it occupies 18 blocks.
It is also full of various souvenir shops. Prices are more expensive than in other areas of LA. But I could not resist and bought myself a T-shirt – with the inscription Hollywood, , of course. And my husband bought himself a T-shirt. And another mug. And magnets. And no, we are not shopaholics! It’s just that this place has some kind of special air, apparently – you can’t leave without shopping …
But the Kodak Theater, more precisely – now it’s called Dolby Theatre, doesn’t look special without a red carpet.
You can go inside, which we do – admission is free. Here is the staircase inside just red – lined with red mosaics, so laying a red carpet is not necessary.
But what’s outside is much more interesting: all these prints of famous hands and feet on the plates, which can be used to study the history of American cinema.
It all started with an incident: in the spring of 1927, construction work was in full swing around the cinema, and the famous actress in America, Norma Talmadge, accidentally stepped into the uncured cement. Grauman realized that this imprint in cement was destined to become a place of worship over time, and then the astute producer suggested that other Hollywood stars follow Talmadge’s example, but for a fee: $ 2,000 from each “star” who wants to be immortalized in cement. These days, for a similar procedure, the “stars” fork out a larger amount, as the guide said.
However, don’t expect to meet live stars on Hollywood Boulevard, you can go to Beverly Hills (which we later did). But I find Marilyn Monroe’s handprints:
Across the street from the theater is Roosevelt Hotel ( Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel ). This hotel was built with private donations from famous Hollywood personalities including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and Louis Mayer.
The construction of the 12-story building cost $2.5 million ($31.6 million at the current exchange rate), and on May 15, 19In 27, the hotel opened its doors to guests for the first time. The hotel often housed the Hollywood stars themselves, because it’s convenient to go to the Oscars next door, across the street.
We went inside to take pictures. Cinema stars, alas, were not seen. But such pretty firefighters were caught in the frame – they had some kind of conference there. Well, aren’t they beautiful!?!
Hollywood Boulevard is home to many other attractions such as Grauman’s Chinese and Egyptian Theatres, the Wax Museum, the El Capitan Theatre, interesting shopping malls and restaurants. But we have a sightseeing tour, and we still have to see other iconic places in the City of Angels.
Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive
Probably every girl knows the name of this street – after all, it was here that Vivienne, the heroine of Julia Roberts in the movie Pretty Woman, did her fabulous shopping.
To find this street, we head to the wealthy area of Beverly Hills. Rodeo Drive is located at the intersection of Crescent Drive, Wilshire Boulevards, and Santa Monica Boulevards.
So, Rodeo Drive is a fairly long street full of luxury boutiques and showrooms of the world’s leading brands. Residents of Los Angeles call this place the “Golden Triangle”. You can stroll along Rodeo Drive as much as you like, but if you decide to go shopping, get ready for high prices and dress codes (remember, the Pretty Woman heroine was not wanted to be served because of her provocative outfit of a street “priestess of love”? In general, not filmmakers lied, as it turned out)
Gorgeous cars parked by the side of the road are also plentiful here (only I didn’t see Richard Gere driving a silver Lotus no matter how hard I tried)
Well, most of the scenes from the film Pretty Woman were filmed here , at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Rodeo Dry. The hotel — here it is, has not gone anywhere:
The interiors of the hotel are made in a classic style.
But nothing impressed Vivienne in the “royal” chambers like a huge hot tub. This is where the story takes an unexpected turn. The immediacy of the heroine, singing in a bubble bath, pushes the millionaire Edward to the decision not to part with her. For starters, at least the next week. We agreed on a sum of 3,000 dollars. By the way, the original idea was to call the film “3000 dollars”…
You can say that the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Pretty Woman has acted as a full-fledged character. In any case, without his interiors, the film would not have taken place. The hotel has become the epitome of luxury and wealth.
And the epitome of luxury and wealth of real Hollywood stars are the chic mansions of the Beverly Hills district.
The area where modern-day Beverly Hills is located was known for its mild climate and fertile soils, due to which the Tongwa Indians who inhabited it called it “Accumulation of Water” (Spanish: El Rodeo de las Aguas) and considered it holy land .
We also feel a kind of trepidation when taking pictures with this sign:
We are driving through the neighborhoods immersed in greenery, trying to listen to the guide and take pictures of the mansions behind the fences at the same time. And the history of this area is from the series “you never know where you will find and where you will lose” …
In 1900, a certain Burton Green with several partners bought a ranch in this place in the hope of finding oil here. Having dug several wells, and not finding a drop of oil, Green abandoned this venture. He and his wife named the land Beverly Hills, after Beverly Farms, Massachusetts. Greene hired landscape architect Wilbur Cooke, who created the famous wide streets that wind around the Hollywood Hills. And since the beginning of the 20th century, Hollywood stars began to settle in this area, and even for several years the world-famous Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov lived.
Many rich and famous people still live in Beverly Hills today: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Steven Spielberg, Sylvester Stallone, Mickey Rourke, Eddie Murphy, Mick Jagger, Tony Curtis, Roman Polanski, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Kim Kardashian , Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and others.
Of course, it is difficult to see world celebrities behind high fences. However, the town itself is worth a stroll through it.
12 Beverly Hills Hotel. The hotel has become the cultural center of the city, being a theatre, meeting place, church and famous restaurant.
We were lucky: Halloween, a popular holiday in the USA, was approaching. And many houses were decorated accordingly:
This is where our sightseeing tour came to an end. The guide recommended that we visit one of the LA theme parks, for example, the same “Universal Studio”. This is what we did the next day.
But still, something was not shown to us on this review, which is clearly interesting to all tourists …
What we did not see in Los Angeles and very much regretted it
Griffith Park and the Observatory
If you have time and the opportunity, be sure to visit this place. Incredible scale park complex in the heart of Los Angeles.
From entertainment:
- observation deck,
- Griffith Observatory,
- Greek Amphitheater,
- golf club, planetarium and attractions.
The guide drew our attention to the building of the observatory, standing on the edge of a green hill, when we were driving to Beverly Hills. But either he didn’t give us detailed information, or we were already full of impressions for this day to the eyeballs … In general, somehow it didn’t stick in our head that this place must be visited. But in vain …
Griffith Park was opened in 1896, and today is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It is very popular as a place for picnics, biking or horseback riding. On its territory there are golf courses, football, tennis courts. Such wonderful sights that the whole family will love, like Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Garden are also located within Griffith Park.
Well, actually, the very famous Griffith Observatory.
After reading the reviews of tourists, I realized that we had lost a rather interesting sight from the roof of the observatory. From there, a stunningly beautiful view of Los Angeles opens up, and it is from here that a huge number of panoramic photos of the City of Angels were taken. Particularly gorgeous pictures are obtained during sunset …
There is a space museum on the ground floor of the observatory itself. The museum is quite fascinating, as tourists write. There is also a planetarium that offers very interesting show programs. For example: “Centered in the Universe”, dedicated to eternal questions: “Who are we and where did we come from”? Light of the Valkyries is about Viking cosmology and the northern lights.
On the second floor there is a cafe and a souvenir shop. In general, these establishments are in any more or less touristic place in the United States. We had no problems with souvenirs, but when I saw this photo, I regretted that we did not get to the Observatory.
But if we did not plan to get to this place from the very beginning (and therefore it was not so insulting not to get there), then I can’t say the same about the next place.
The most recognizable place in LA
Probably, there are not so many people on our planet who have not at least once seen on TV or on the Internet the white letters HOLLYWOOD on the slopes of the Hollywood hills! This is the most recognizable symbol of the City of Angels. Already on the approach to LA, we crouched at the porthole, distinguishing these letters in the distance, on a hill …
This inscription appeared almost a hundred years ago – in 1923. And she served, oddly enough now, an advertising banner to attract the attention of buyers who want to buy land in the vicinity of Hollywood.
Climbing directly to the letters will not work – it’s forbidden, the guide told us. “Why do you need to go there, the inscription is already so perfectly visible from many areas of Los Angeles!” she raised her eyebrows in surprise at the question of how to get there.
Well, no matter how we were going to climb on the letters … But at least I wanted to take a photo so that the inscription was clearly visible. Therefore, upon returning, they began to study the Internet, read reviews – how to get there. We found out that there is a good observation deck at 3000 Canyon Lake Drive, and decided to try and get there by taxi when we had some free time. But, looking ahead, I will say that we did not find this time. The next day, we went to the “Universal Studio”, where we were stuck for the whole day – to our surprise. And then they all went to Las Vegas.
So, this is the only photo of mine where you can see these same letters (there, on the hill, in the gap between two palm trees … Don’t you see? I almost don’t see them in the photo myself :(( )
In general, I will say this: as long as you have time in LA, you will find so many interesting places there. Enough attractions for every day. Such is it, the City of Angels, where dreams come true.
You just need to be able to dream…
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Much of the life of the average Los Angeles resident is spent in traffic jams. However, if you follow the tips below, you can avoid this hell, or at least choose a comfortable place for yourself in it!
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Do not get into the car during rush hours
It may seem obvious, but this is the first and most important rule for traveling in Los Angeles. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are in a hurry, avoid the roads from approximately 7:30 am to 9:30 am and from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm every working day. Of course, if you are driving to work at the time, it can be difficult. But if you, say, go to the gym or a diner before that, you will miss the worst.
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Avoid Route 405…
Another obvious rule. The 405th highway can rightly be called a demonic curse imposed on humanity (even with those few additional lanes built a few years ago). If you need to avoid congestion on the 405, the best option is to cut through Coldwater or Laurel Canyons.
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…and use Sepulveda boulevard instead …
Why go on the 405th highway, if Sepulveda Boulevard is located parallel to it, where the traffic is much faster? This trip might be a little windier, that’s all.
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…but avoid both if heading to South Bay
Morning traffic jams or airport “toffees” will not leave you a chance to quickly slip through the 405th or Sepulveda. Better use Vista del Mar, Pershing Drive and Highland Ave.
And don’t forget Aviation Boulevard too: it runs parallel to Sepulveda Boulevard.
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Use the lane for drivers with passengers
The lane for cars with passengers is open not only during peak hours, but around the clock and 7 days a week. And even if there is no passenger next to you, the Green Clean Air Vehicle sticker will give you access to an alternate universe on Route 110, Route 134, Route 405, and East of Route 10. It is, of course, sad if you did not have time to get one, but you can still sign up for the waiting list.
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Download the Waze app to wind the side streets like a pro
Yes, many people hate this app. It’s not fun at all when rows of loud cars turn onto your street in the early morning, because there are traffic jams on the freeways. But what is the lesser evil? Traffic that looks like parking, or an app that’s literally designed to reduce congestion?
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Best Road to Hollywood – Fountain Street
When asked about the best way to get to Hollywood, American actress Bette Davis, nominated for 10 Oscars, answered that it was Fountain Street. Try it too!
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Don’t miss your plane, follow La Cienega
Don’t drive on the highway. You will be stuck in a traffic jam and curse everything in the world while your plane takes off peacefully. And even if you don’t miss your flight due to traffic, you’ll probably do so for security checks. Yes, La Cienega can be a bit rough all the way to Rodeo Road, but after that the speed limits increase. It’s just a hidden gem in Los Angeles.
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Leave 45 minutes before the end or 45 minutes after the baseball game…
… or any other road-blocking event.
Keep this in mind when the Dodgers play or when the president comes to town.
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Material source: Thrillist.
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This post will be useful for those who are going to spend their summer holidays in America and visit the world capital of cinema – luxurious and glamorous Los Angeles.
One day, at a meditation center in northern Thailand, we met a wonderful girl, Nari. She is Thai by nationality, but for the last 12 years she has lived in the USA, in Los Angeles. Nari told us not only about the huge community of Thais, both in California in general and in Los Angeles in particular, but also told us what made her so captivated by this city, and why she decided to open her business (Thai restaurant) there .
A conversation with Nari brought back memories of our trip to California, so we decided to share some tips with you in this article – a mini guide to Los Angeles.
Year after year, millions of people dream of being in Los Angeles – children want to visit the homeland of Mickey Mouse and Barbie dolls; ambitious young talents are eager to climb to the top of the film Olympus; surfers sleep and see the raging Pacific waves, and mere mortal tourists want to taste all the delights of life by riding in a convertible along the Pacific Ocean, looking into the prestigious Beverly Hills area, and playing Texas Hold’em poker, beloved by many celebrities, in one of the casinos Los Angeles, where gamblers gather at the table every night, champagne flows like water, and ladies parade in elegant evening dresses, dazzling everyone with their diamond jewelry.
Traveling across America in September 2011, we only spent a couple of days in Los Angeles. Our schedule was tight, and we were in a hurry to the national parks of Utah and Arizona, so we managed to visit only some of the interesting places, and left some for the next time.
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Los Angeles Attractions
1. First go to Hollywood is the most famous part of Los Angeles. Stroll past the Egyptian and Chinese theatres, and visit the famous Theater Kodak Theatre, home to the annual Academy Awards, better known as The Oscars , the 85th ceremony this year . Imagine, for a moment, world stars shining in the beams of spotlights at the sight of video cameras and cameras, and confidently walking along the red carpet into the hall.
2. Follow Hollywood Walk of Fame , which stretches across Los Angeles for 18 blocks, and find the hand and footprints of your idols. I must say, we hardly found the names of familiar actors – there are too many unknown to us, but no less famous stars and other media figures who have made a significant contribution to the development of theater, cinema, radio, music and television
3. After “Alley glory” climb the south slope of Mount Hollywood, to Griffith Observatory , where you can look at the starry sky through a huge telescope, and, with bated breath, admire the view of the Pacific Ocean and downtown Los Angeles from the observation deck of Griffith Park.
From there, if the weather permits, you can see the city’s famous trademark – the big white letters “Hollywood” on the hills of the same name.
4. Set aside a full day to visit one of Los Angeles’ famous movie studios – “ Warner Brothers ” or “Universal Studio “. We spent almost the entire day in the Universal Studios Park, where we saw how disaster films are made and learned the secrets of staging special effects for Hollywood films. They also tried all kinds of rides there, got amazing emotions, and got involved in the plot actions of the most popular films, such as King Kong and the Terminator. For more information about our stay in the park, the cost of entrance tickets, as well as what else can be seen on the territory of the studio, we wrote in the article “Universal Studio – a place where dreams come true”
5. Spend the evening at Rodeo Drive in the Los Angeles area Beverly Hills and take a look at one of the main streets of the city – Wilshire Boulevard and Miracle Mile – maybe you will meet some celebrities 🙂
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Visit the largest stadium in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum , where the Olympic Games were held twice (in 1932 and in 1984) . There is also a huge park area, a zoo, many museums and an exhibition park nearby
7. Take a stroll in Downtown , downtown Los Angeles, where on weekdays you can watch white collars with glasses from Starbucks hurrying in a crowded crowd through noisy streets to their skyscraper office, and in weekends to wander through the empty streets, like an extinct quarter. By the way, these days there is a high probability of becoming a witness of filming, because it is precisely when the clerks leave the center of Los Angeles that the mafia wakes up in the city, filmmakers become active on the streets, and street scenes for various films are shot from morning until late at night.8. If you are not big fans of the film industry, then the ultra-modern building Walt Disney (Walt Disney Concert Hall) with a futuristic design will certainly not leave you indifferent.
It hosts concerts of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, whose performances, by the way, can be heard not only in this hall, but also in cinemas throughout the country, they are often broadcast live.
9. After exploring Downtown, you can easily get to the neighboring ethnic neighborhoods of Los Angeles – Chinese, Armenian, Korean and Japanese . There is a Buddhist temple, and the Eastern Gate, and the Golden Pagoda, many fountains, and there is even a Japanese garden on the roof of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, and, of course, the streets are decorated with red lanterns. Mm, what food is here! For a moment, even in Los Angeles, you can feel like in real Asia. The local Chinatown is not as huge as Chinatown in San Francisco, but still deserves attention.
And if you, like us, love Thai cuisine, don’t miss Thai quarter Los Angeles – after all, it is here that there is a good opportunity to eat some authentic Thai dish prepared according to the original recipe.10. Ride the shortest railroad in the world, on one of the oldest Los Angeles attractions, the historic Angels Flight funicular and go around the highest skyscraper in California (310 m) and at the same time, the highest skyscraper with a heliport on roof in the world – U.S. Bank Tower
Housing in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a fairly low-budget city, and despite the fact that there is a lot of housing here, finding something that is not too expensive is quite problematic.
The following hotels can be considered as inexpensive options:- Saharan Motor Hotel (from $117)
- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (from $288)
- Days Inn Hollywood Universal Studios (from $157)
Also, Airbnb service is very well developed in the USA, so as an alternative to booking systems hotels, you can search for private accommodation through it. We wrote more about the service here. If you haven’t used Airbnb before, when you sign up through this link, you’ll receive a bonus on your first booking.
Tours in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Attractions Map
How to get to the hotel from Los Angeles Airport
- Public transport. From the airport there are many bus routes to different parts of the city. There is also a free shuttle bus that takes you to the nearest metro station.
- Local Taxi. The cost also depends on the destination. On average, a taxi to downtown will cost $40.
- The most expensive, but also the most comfortable way is a pre-booked transfer. In this case, you will not need to look for a taxi on the spot – in the arrivals area you will be met by a driver with a sign with your name on it. You can view prices and book a transfer here.
- Nha Trang beaches – the most complete list of beaches in the city, around and on the islands, a map of beaches
- Koh Samui beaches – the most complete overview, map marks, photos, infrastructure
- Beaches of Sri Lanka – an overview of the best beaches of the island, personal experience, photos
- Beaches of Boracay – the best beaches in the world on a paradise island
- Beaches of Bali – debunking popular myths about the island
- Beaches of Goa – European food and Russian tourists
- Sunset Strip
- Getty Museum
- Rose Bowl Flea Market
- TV studios and shows
- Hills: Hollywood, Beverly or Holmby
- Disneyland
Los Angeles offers a wide range of entertainment and entertainment.
From picturesque beaches full of beautiful people to celebrities, museums, amusement parks, film studios and TV studios, the City of Angels is sure to be an unforgettable vacation.
Griffith Park ObservatoryGriffith Park Observatory
Griffith Park and Observatory
Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the entire country and is home to the Los Angeles Zoo, Greek Theatre, Horse Riding Center, breathtaking views and the Griffith Observatory. You can easily spend several hours in the observatory alone, with some of its highlights, including the Hall of Heaven and the Hall of the Eye, demonstrating the connections between people and space. The observatory stands on top of a hill overlooking the city and also gives visitors the opportunity to view the view through a telescope for free. The building itself is also a star attraction and was featured in the movie Rebel Without a Cause.
Venice Beach Venice Beach
Venice Beach
Venice Beach is a must experience.
This world-famous beach is known as a place to see and be seen and also as a mecca for many eccentric characters, making it one of the best places for people watching in the area. Its wide strip of golden sand rests on a path that is always filled with joggers, walkers, rollerbladers and cyclists. You can watch muscle builders pump iron under the hot sun in an area called Muscle Beach or browse the interesting shops along the walkway selling all kinds of goods. There are hundreds of street vendors and performers on the west side of the path, including everything from mimes to musicians, jugglers, break dancers and those who dare to walk on broken glass.
Hollywood SignHollywood Sign
Hollywood Attractions
If you want a glimpse of Hollywood life, you won’t want to miss visiting Attractions in Tinseltown. This L.A. suburb has long been associated with the film and television industry, celebrities, and a lot of glitz and glamour.
Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where you’ll find some 2,400 characters from all over the entertainment world immortalized here, and try your hand at capturing the famous handprints at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. It is also a popular location for big movie premieres. During major Hollywood screenings, the public is free to stand outside the theater along the red carpet and watch the stars arrive. Most celebrities will stop and say a few words to the crowd before going to watch a movie.
Rodeo DriveRodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
If you’ve ever dreamed of shopping like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, you’ll want to head to Rodeo Drive. Just a few blocks away, the famous section of Rodeo Drive is like a film set that runs between Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards. Although few can afford a wide range of products, window shopping is the next best thing. You will find many tourists, which roam among the more serious tourists on Europe’s 200 million paved crosswalk in two rodeos.
It’s a great place for unforgettable photo shoots, and also where you’re likely to find the most expensive luxury cars parked on the side of the road, along with celebrities shopping.
The Grove The Grove
The Grove
The Grove is a great place to shop and many celebrities like to shop here. The open-air mall houses more than 50 stores, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Anthropologie, Apple and Barney’s New York. Visitors can also enjoy old-fashioned trolley rides and gorgeous dancing fountains, which are one of the reasons it’s becoming a “must see” in Los Angeles. Original farmers’ market founded in 1934, located next to the Grove, offering everything you can from fresh products. to international culinary delights. The top of the parking lot offers one of the best views of the city – don’t forget to bring your camera.
La Brea Tar Pits / The Pages MuseumLa Brea Tar Pits / The Pages Museum
La Brea Tar Pits / The Pages Museum
La Brea, one of the world’s most famous Ice Age mining sites, formed 40,000 years ago when the oil seeped through the rock.
The pits will trap passing animals that get stuck in the substance. Resin has served as a natural preservative for fossils for centuries. Here, visitors can see the bones being worked on and what happens before the bones and skeletons are ever shown. The museum features fully restored fossils of various mammals, including mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and others, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 years old.
Chateau Marmont BarChateau Maramont Bar
Chateau Marmont Bar
The Marmont Bar, located in the Chateau Marmont, is an attractive Hollywood bar in its own right. This famous Los Angeles hangout is another great place for people to watch here with its many artists, actors and musicians. Grab a drink and order something from the deli pub’s fantastic menu, courtesy of Carolyn Spence, former head chef of New York’s famed spotted pig cuisine. Even if you don’t spot anyone you hope to see, the classic vibe and 20s decor is worth it.
Craig Craig
Craig
If you want to spend a good meal while you’re here and also enjoy the chance to see some of your favorite star restaurants, Craig’s in West Hollywood is a great place to do it. The menu features American cuisine, including pizza, vegan options, seafood, and steaks at prices you won’t need to mortgage your home for. Celebrities who have been here recently include Courteney Cox, Dylan McDermott, Sandra Bullock, Sarah Silverman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman, just to name a few.
Santa Monica PierSanta Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier opened over 100 years ago and is a popular destination for families. It’s home to Pacific Park, the Heal the Bay Aquarium, and the 1922 carousel that was featured in the 1973 classic The Sting. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride on the world’s only solar-powered ferris wheel, where you can enjoy a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the coastline.
From the pier, you can walk to the nearby beaches and enjoy perpetual sunshine and palm trees, or do your shopping on the Third Street Promenade, just a few blocks away.
Japanese American National Museum Japanese American National Museum
Japanese American National Museum
L.A. is also home to many cultural attractions such as the Japanese American National Museum, known as one of its finest. The museum tells the compelling but heartbreaking story of Japanese immigration to the US that began in 1882 when employers were banned from bringing in Chinese labor, so thousands of Japanese flocked to the country. Unfortunately, instead they ended up in internment camps with the onset of World War II and did not become American citizens until 1952 years old. This museum tells its fascinating story through documentary and art exhibitions, as well as exhibits from its internment camps.
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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A. County Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the Western United States and one of the city’s most popular museums. The multi-storey complex houses an impressive permanent collection from all corners of the globe, featuring everything from American, Islamic and Asian to European art, including a superb Latin American collection showcasing pre-Columbian masterpieces, as well as works by modern and contemporary artists such as Frida . Kahlo and Diego Rivera. If you happen to be here on the second Tuesday of the month, admission is free.
Sunset Strip Los Angeles Sunset Strip Los Angeles
Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip in West Hollywood offers many typical Hollywood photo ops. This is one of the most famous streets in Los Angeles where you will pass musical venues such as the House of Blues and the historic Whiskey A Go Go, the place where legendary bands and musicians such as The Doors, Buffalo Springfield and Frank Zappa got their start .
The strip took on its eccentric character, with mammoth-sized handmade billboards becoming one of its trademarks. The colorful advertisements were originally designed to grab the attention of Hollywood producers as they commuted to work at their Hollywood home in Beverly Hills, but now they mostly serve to boost the egos of the stars they promote.
The Getty MuseumThe Getty Museum
The Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum is one of the city’s newest attractions. The Getty Center, located in Pacific Palisades, opened in 1997, and its smaller cousin, Getty Villa, in 2006 in Malibu. The villa contains an extensive collection of Greek and Roman art and is modeled after a seaside Roman villa. The center houses an extensive collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present day, with its campus featuring numerous garden squares, fountains and pools, and outdoor sculptures. You can easily spend a whole day here and it doesn’t cost anything.
Rose Bowl Flea MarketRose Bowl Flea Market
Rose Bowl Flea Market
The Rose Bowl Flea Market, located in the Rose Bowl stadium on the east side of Los Angeles in Pasadena, is one of the most famous flea markets in the world and the largest on the west coast. This is a great place to find the perfect souvenir that you will enjoy for years to come without wasting your hands and feet. The bad news is that it’s only open on the second Sunday of the month, so you’ll need to get your holiday timing right to experience it. With over 2,500 vendors, scavengers will find a wide selection of antiques, collectibles, furniture, arts and crafts – and even a celebrity or two.
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Television Studios and Shows
During a typical day in Los Angeles, dozens of shows can be shown in front of a group of people, including everything from comedy shows to talk shows.
shows like The Late Late Show with James Corden to reality competitions like American Idol. who get their first live look at the show, especially between the peak production season, typically August through March. It is also common to film multiple TV pilots, giving viewers the right to brag if the show becomes a hit. Best of all, you don’t have to pay anything.
Rodeo DriveRodeo Drive
The Hills: Hollywood, Beverly or Holmby
If you want to get up close and personal with the rich and famous, take a ride in the hills. You’ll find an endless number of magnificent mansions, from the Holmby Hills Spelling Estate, built for Aaron Spelling in 1988 to become the largest home in Los Angeles County, to the Ryan Seacrest complex in Beverly Hills with its 15,000 square feet of living space. , three guest houses, swimming pool and koi ponds.
DisneylandDisneyland
Disneyland
While Disneyland is technically outside of Los Angeles located in Anaheim about 25 miles to the south, this famous theme park draws millions of tourists to the area and is truly a must visit at least once.
Things to do in puerto de la cruz tenerife: 15 Best Things To Do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
15 Best Things To Do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
View of Puerto de la Cruz, with Mount Teide in the backgroundDid you know Puerto de la Cruz is the oldest tourist resort in Tenerife?
The town of Puerto de la Cruz has always attracted foreign visitors, especially from Northern Europe, who come here during the winter months for the warm climate.
- What to do in Puerto de la Cruz
- 1. Visit Loro Parque, the best Zoo in the world
- 2. Playa Jardin
- 3. Playa Martianez
- 4. Go on a tour to see Mt. Teide and pretty villages
- 5. Costa Martianez Complex
- 6. The Botanical Gardens
- 7. The Orchid Garden – Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Litre
- 8. Walk to Playa Bollulo
- 9. Plaza del Charco
- 10. Parque Taoro
- 11. VIP tour to Teide and Masca
- 12. Places of interest – what else to see while in Puerto de la Cruz
- 13. Explore the north of Tenerife
- 14. Big events in Puerto de la Cruz
- 15.
Coastal walk with fantastic views on Rambla de Castro
Although not as warm as the resorts in the South of Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz still has temperatures around 20°C during the daytime in winter and it’s much more greener compared to Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas or Fanabe area.
Usually, Puerto de la Cruz attracts more mature tourists, who come here to relax and enjoy the beautiful nature and scenery. If you’re looking for a chilled atmosphere, with lovely restaurants but not noisy club or wild parties, then Puerto de la Cruz is a great place to stay in Tenerife.
What to do in Puerto de la Cruz
There are lots of places to visit and discover inside the city, including beautiful beaches, parks and one of the best swimming pool complexes in Tenerife.
1. Visit Loro Parque, the best Zoo in the world
The penguins at Loro ParkLoro Parque is considered the best zoo in the world and it’s one of the top attractions for visitors in Tenerife.
The park offers plenty of activities and animal shows, so you’ll easily spend an entire day there. If you’re actually staying in Puerto de la Cruz and you want more than one day to explore, you can buy a discounted ticket for a second visit.
BOOK ONLINELoro Parque Skip-The-Line Ticket
- Tenerife’s world-famous animal adventure park
- One of the top attractions in the Canary Islands
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Explore the beaches in Puerto de la Cruz
You have several options in terms of beaches and places to swim right in Puerto de la Cruz, but there are many more great beaches outside of town, many of them wild and perfect for surfers or for people seeking privacy.
2. Playa Jardin
Playa Maria Jiménez, part of Playa Jardin, Puerto de la Cruz – TenerifePlaya Jardin is actually a beach complex formed by several smaller beaches, with black volcanic sand and a beautiful design that is the creation of Cesar Manrique.
The beach is 600 m long and here you will find all the services and amenities you need for a great day in the sun: sunbeds, beach showers, a waterfall with seawater and lush vegetation.
Playa Jardin is one of the main attractions in Puerto de la Cruz, with lots of restaurants and bars nearby, so it’s a great place to spend an entire day soaking up the sun.
3. Playa Martianez
Martianez beach in Puerto de la Cruz, TenerifeMartianez beach is a black sand beach, located very close to the famous Lago Martianez. It’s not as large as Playa Jardin and here you won’t find sunbeds and umbrellas, so you’ll have to bring your own beach chairs or something to sit on.
Playa Martianez is popular among surfers who stay in the area, as on most days it offers great conditions for surfing.
4. Go on a tour to see Mt. Teide and pretty villages
Go on a tour from Puerto de la Cruz to see the majestic Mt. Teide and Roques de GarciaEnjoy Tenerife’s Teide National Park and tour the beautiful northern villages like Garachico, Icod de Los Vinos and Masca.
Take in the breathtaking views of Tenerife’s countryside as you travel with a local guide.BOOK ONLINETeide and Northern Tenerife: Grand Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Explore Teide National Park
- See the Dragon Tree in Icod de Los Vinos
- Observe the landscape around Masca village and the Canarian architecture in Garachico
5. Costa Martianez Complex
Complex Costa Martianez in the evening, after closing hoursCosta Martianez is a complex of seawater pools, plus several monuments by Cesar Manrique and a few restaurants where you can have lunch during your time there.
Costa Martianez is open all week and there are several large pools, including a geyser in the center or the big pool. You can buy a day ticket for just 5,5 euros, or you can get a ticket that includes entrance + lunch inside the complex, which is available on their website.
6. The Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens in Puerto de la Cruz, also known as Jardin Botanico de Aclimatacion de la Orotava, provides a beautiful walk through a garden with beautiful scenery, lots of exotic flowers and a great collection of trees.
This place is recommended for a peaceful and quiet walk, as most visitors who come to Puerto de la Cruz just for the day choose to spend their time either at Loro Park or at Playa Jardin, so the garden is usually overlooked.
The entrance is just 3 Euros per person, so for such a small amount of money you can enjoy the beauty of the garden, plus a few hours of quiet and relaxation.
7. The Orchid Garden – Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Litre
Inside this garden, you will find the oldest dragon tree (drago) in Puerto de la Cruz, as well as many beautiful orchids, the main attraction of the park.
The place is an oasis of calm and relaxation in the center of the busy town of Puerto de la Cruz and there’s also a cafe inside, where you can enjoy a lovely drink, at reasonable prices. The entrance ticket is around 9 euros per person, which is more expensive compared to the Botanical Garden, although the Orchid garden is smaller in size. But if you’re staying in Puerto de la Cruz and you’re looking for new things to see and do, the Orchid Garden may prove to be a breath of fresh air and a green oasis, not too far from the ocean.
8. Walk to Playa Bollulo
There is a trail from Puerto de la Cruz that takes you from Puerto de la Cruz to Playa Bollulo. You can start in the area known as El Rincon, and up to there you can get by bus if you don’t have a car. If you have a rental car you can drive all the way down to Playa Bollulo, where there is a paid parking at the restaurant (3€/day last time we went there).
From Playa Bollulo there you can continue your journey toward 2 more wild beaches: Playa Ancon and Playa del Pato. This walk provides amazing views of the ocean and the coastline, so it’s a nice thing to do on a day with mild temperatures, otherwise, you’ll have to be careful to avoid midday hours and always use sunscreen.
9. Plaza del Charco
This is the main square in Puerto de la Cruz, a lovely place to relax, chill and have ice cream (there was a really popular place on one of the corners of the Plaza). We also recommend going inside Columbus Plaza, just to see this beautiful historic building restored (although now it is a place for shopping and grabbing a coffee or something to eat).
10. Parque Taoro
View from Parque Taoro in Puerto de la CruzThis is a beautiful park which offers a great view over Puerto de la Cruz. Of course, this means that you will have to climb a lot of steps in order to get to the top of the park, but the walk is lovely if you take you time and just enjoy the small waterfalls along the way.
11. VIP tour to Teide and Masca
Go on a VIP tour to visit MascaExplore the volcanic landscapes of Tenerife and discover hidden places in Teide National Park in a 4WD vehicle.
The tour will also take you to visit Masca, one of the most spectacular and most beautiful villages in Tenerife.
BOOK ONLINEFrom Puerto de la Cruz: Teide and Masca VIP Tour
- Includes transportation by 4WD vehicle and pickup at your hotel or nearby meeting point in Puerto de la Cruz
- Includes food
- Visit hidden places in Teide National Park and the village of Masca
12. Places of interest – what else to see while in Puerto de la Cruz
This a list of landmarks or interesting places to see during your stay in Puerto de la Cruz.
The resort offers a lot of walking opportunities and it’s nice to just walk and discover something new every day.Don’t miss:
- Plaza de Europa
- Paseo de las Palmeras
- Mirador de la Paz
- Castillo San Felipe
- A walk on Paseo San Telmo
- A walk on Paseo de Colon
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Pena de Francia
- Anglican Church
13. Explore the north of Tenerife
From Puerto de la Cruz you have quick access to the north of the island, where you can visit many charming towns (like Garachico and La Orotava), or you can go hiking in Anaga, choosing from dozens of trails, suitable for all types of people.
See our recommendations for the best things to do in Tenerife North
14. Big events in Puerto de la Cruz
Depending on when you are visiting, you may have the chance to participate in one of the big and interesting events which are happening in Puerto de la Cruz each year:
- The carnival in Puerto de la Cruz – usually happening between in February – March
- Oktoberfest in Puerto de la Cruz
- The summer carnival (Carnaval de Verano)
15.
Coastal walk with fantastic views on Rambla de Castro
Rambla de Castro, Tenerife – short distance from Puerto de la CruzRambla de Castro is a coastal walk that offers breathtaking views of the ocean and the surrounding natural landscape, with lots of trees.
You can start this walk from several points along the coast and it took us around 2 hours and 30 minutes both ways since we started from calle Romantica I.
Rambla de Castro is less than 10 km away from Puerto de la Cruz, so it’s an interesting thing to do around Puerto de la Cruz if you’re passionate about hiking, nature and outdoor activities.
15 Best Things To Do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
View of Puerto de la Cruz, with Mount Teide in the backgroundDid you know Puerto de la Cruz is the oldest tourist resort in Tenerife?
The town of Puerto de la Cruz has always attracted foreign visitors, especially from Northern Europe, who come here during the winter months for the warm climate.
- What to do in Puerto de la Cruz
- 1. Visit Loro Parque, the best Zoo in the world
- 2. Playa Jardin
- 3. Playa Martianez
- 4. Go on a tour to see Mt. Teide and pretty villages
- 5. Costa Martianez Complex
- 6. The Botanical Gardens
- 7. The Orchid Garden – Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Litre
- 8. Walk to Playa Bollulo
- 9. Plaza del Charco
- 10. Parque Taoro
- 11. VIP tour to Teide and Masca
- 12. Places of interest – what else to see while in Puerto de la Cruz
- 13. Explore the north of Tenerife
- 14. Big events in Puerto de la Cruz
- 15. Coastal walk with fantastic views on Rambla de Castro
Although not as warm as the resorts in the South of Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz still has temperatures around 20°C during the daytime in winter and it’s much more greener compared to Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas or Fanabe area.
Usually, Puerto de la Cruz attracts more mature tourists, who come here to relax and enjoy the beautiful nature and scenery.
If you’re looking for a chilled atmosphere, with lovely restaurants but not noisy club or wild parties, then Puerto de la Cruz is a great place to stay in Tenerife.What to do in Puerto de la Cruz
There are lots of places to visit and discover inside the city, including beautiful beaches, parks and one of the best swimming pool complexes in Tenerife.
1. Visit Loro Parque, the best Zoo in the world
The penguins at Loro ParkLoro Parque is considered the best zoo in the world and it’s one of the top attractions for visitors in Tenerife.
The park offers plenty of activities and animal shows, so you’ll easily spend an entire day there. If you’re actually staying in Puerto de la Cruz and you want more than one day to explore, you can buy a discounted ticket for a second visit.
BOOK ONLINELoro Parque Skip-The-Line Ticket
- Tenerife’s world-famous animal adventure park
- One of the top attractions in the Canary Islands
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Explore the beaches in Puerto de la Cruz
You have several options in terms of beaches and places to swim right in Puerto de la Cruz, but there are many more great beaches outside of town, many of them wild and perfect for surfers or for people seeking privacy.
2. Playa Jardin
Playa Maria Jiménez, part of Playa Jardin, Puerto de la Cruz – TenerifePlaya Jardin is actually a beach complex formed by several smaller beaches, with black volcanic sand and a beautiful design that is the creation of Cesar Manrique.
The beach is 600 m long and here you will find all the services and amenities you need for a great day in the sun: sunbeds, beach showers, a waterfall with seawater and lush vegetation.
Playa Jardin is one of the main attractions in Puerto de la Cruz, with lots of restaurants and bars nearby, so it’s a great place to spend an entire day soaking up the sun.
3. Playa Martianez
Martianez beach in Puerto de la Cruz, TenerifeMartianez beach is a black sand beach, located very close to the famous Lago Martianez. It’s not as large as Playa Jardin and here you won’t find sunbeds and umbrellas, so you’ll have to bring your own beach chairs or something to sit on.
Playa Martianez is popular among surfers who stay in the area, as on most days it offers great conditions for surfing.
4. Go on a tour to see Mt. Teide and pretty villages
Go on a tour from Puerto de la Cruz to see the majestic Mt. Teide and Roques de GarciaEnjoy Tenerife’s Teide National Park and tour the beautiful northern villages like Garachico, Icod de Los Vinos and Masca. Take in the breathtaking views of Tenerife’s countryside as you travel with a local guide.
BOOK ONLINETeide and Northern Tenerife: Grand Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Explore Teide National Park
- See the Dragon Tree in Icod de Los Vinos
- Observe the landscape around Masca village and the Canarian architecture in Garachico
5. Costa Martianez Complex
Complex Costa Martianez in the evening, after closing hoursCosta Martianez is a complex of seawater pools, plus several monuments by Cesar Manrique and a few restaurants where you can have lunch during your time there.
Costa Martianez is open all week and there are several large pools, including a geyser in the center or the big pool.
You can buy a day ticket for just 5,5 euros, or you can get a ticket that includes entrance + lunch inside the complex, which is available on their website.6. The Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens in Puerto de la Cruz, also known as Jardin Botanico de Aclimatacion de la Orotava, provides a beautiful walk through a garden with beautiful scenery, lots of exotic flowers and a great collection of trees.
This place is recommended for a peaceful and quiet walk, as most visitors who come to Puerto de la Cruz just for the day choose to spend their time either at Loro Park or at Playa Jardin, so the garden is usually overlooked.
The entrance is just 3 Euros per person, so for such a small amount of money you can enjoy the beauty of the garden, plus a few hours of quiet and relaxation.
7. The Orchid Garden – Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Litre
Inside this garden, you will find the oldest dragon tree (drago) in Puerto de la Cruz, as well as many beautiful orchids, the main attraction of the park.
The place is an oasis of calm and relaxation in the center of the busy town of Puerto de la Cruz and there’s also a cafe inside, where you can enjoy a lovely drink, at reasonable prices. The entrance ticket is around 9 euros per person, which is more expensive compared to the Botanical Garden, although the Orchid garden is smaller in size. But if you’re staying in Puerto de la Cruz and you’re looking for new things to see and do, the Orchid Garden may prove to be a breath of fresh air and a green oasis, not too far from the ocean.
8. Walk to Playa Bollulo
There is a trail from Puerto de la Cruz that takes you from Puerto de la Cruz to Playa Bollulo. You can start in the area known as El Rincon, and up to there you can get by bus if you don’t have a car. If you have a rental car you can drive all the way down to Playa Bollulo, where there is a paid parking at the restaurant (3€/day last time we went there).
From Playa Bollulo there you can continue your journey toward 2 more wild beaches: Playa Ancon and Playa del Pato.
This walk provides amazing views of the ocean and the coastline, so it’s a nice thing to do on a day with mild temperatures, otherwise, you’ll have to be careful to avoid midday hours and always use sunscreen.9. Plaza del Charco
This is the main square in Puerto de la Cruz, a lovely place to relax, chill and have ice cream (there was a really popular place on one of the corners of the Plaza). We also recommend going inside Columbus Plaza, just to see this beautiful historic building restored (although now it is a place for shopping and grabbing a coffee or something to eat).
10. Parque Taoro
View from Parque Taoro in Puerto de la CruzThis is a beautiful park which offers a great view over Puerto de la Cruz. Of course, this means that you will have to climb a lot of steps in order to get to the top of the park, but the walk is lovely if you take you time and just enjoy the small waterfalls along the way.
11. VIP tour to Teide and Masca
Go on a VIP tour to visit MascaExplore the volcanic landscapes of Tenerife and discover hidden places in Teide National Park in a 4WD vehicle.
The tour will also take you to visit Masca, one of the most spectacular and most beautiful villages in Tenerife.
BOOK ONLINEFrom Puerto de la Cruz: Teide and Masca VIP Tour
- Includes transportation by 4WD vehicle and pickup at your hotel or nearby meeting point in Puerto de la Cruz
- Includes food
- Visit hidden places in Teide National Park and the village of Masca
12. Places of interest – what else to see while in Puerto de la Cruz
This a list of landmarks or interesting places to see during your stay in Puerto de la Cruz. The resort offers a lot of walking opportunities and it’s nice to just walk and discover something new every day.
Don’t miss:
- Plaza de Europa
- Paseo de las Palmeras
- Mirador de la Paz
- Castillo San Felipe
- A walk on Paseo San Telmo
- A walk on Paseo de Colon
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Pena de Francia
- Anglican Church
13.
Explore the north of Tenerife
From Puerto de la Cruz you have quick access to the north of the island, where you can visit many charming towns (like Garachico and La Orotava), or you can go hiking in Anaga, choosing from dozens of trails, suitable for all types of people.
See our recommendations for the best things to do in Tenerife North
14. Big events in Puerto de la Cruz
Depending on when you are visiting, you may have the chance to participate in one of the big and interesting events which are happening in Puerto de la Cruz each year:
- The carnival in Puerto de la Cruz – usually happening between in February – March
- Oktoberfest in Puerto de la Cruz
- The summer carnival (Carnaval de Verano)
15. Coastal walk with fantastic views on Rambla de Castro
Rambla de Castro, Tenerife – short distance from Puerto de la CruzRambla de Castro is a coastal walk that offers breathtaking views of the ocean and the surrounding natural landscape, with lots of trees.
You can start this walk from several points along the coast and it took us around 2 hours and 30 minutes both ways since we started from calle Romantica I.
Rambla de Castro is less than 10 km away from Puerto de la Cruz, so it’s an interesting thing to do around Puerto de la Cruz if you’re passionate about hiking, nature and outdoor activities.
15 Best Things To Do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
View of Puerto de la Cruz, with Mount Teide in the backgroundDid you know Puerto de la Cruz is the oldest tourist resort in Tenerife?
The town of Puerto de la Cruz has always attracted foreign visitors, especially from Northern Europe, who come here during the winter months for the warm climate.
- What to do in Puerto de la Cruz
- 1. Visit Loro Parque, the best Zoo in the world
- 2. Playa Jardin
- 3. Playa Martianez
- 4. Go on a tour to see Mt. Teide and pretty villages
- 5. Costa Martianez Complex
- 6. The Botanical Gardens
- 7. The Orchid Garden – Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Litre
- 8. Walk to Playa Bollulo
- 9. Plaza del Charco
- 10. Parque Taoro
- 11. VIP tour to Teide and Masca
- 12. Places of interest – what else to see while in Puerto de la Cruz
- 13. Explore the north of Tenerife
- 14. Big events in Puerto de la Cruz
- 15. Coastal walk with fantastic views on Rambla de Castro
Although not as warm as the resorts in the South of Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz still has temperatures around 20°C during the daytime in winter and it’s much more greener compared to Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas or Fanabe area.
Usually, Puerto de la Cruz attracts more mature tourists, who come here to relax and enjoy the beautiful nature and scenery. If you’re looking for a chilled atmosphere, with lovely restaurants but not noisy club or wild parties, then Puerto de la Cruz is a great place to stay in Tenerife.
What to do in Puerto de la Cruz
There are lots of places to visit and discover inside the city, including beautiful beaches, parks and one of the best swimming pool complexes in Tenerife.
1. Visit Loro Parque, the best Zoo in the world
The penguins at Loro ParkLoro Parque is considered the best zoo in the world and it’s one of the top attractions for visitors in Tenerife.
The park offers plenty of activities and animal shows, so you’ll easily spend an entire day there. If you’re actually staying in Puerto de la Cruz and you want more than one day to explore, you can buy a discounted ticket for a second visit.
BOOK ONLINELoro Parque Skip-The-Line Ticket
- Tenerife’s world-famous animal adventure park
- One of the top attractions in the Canary Islands
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Explore the beaches in Puerto de la Cruz
You have several options in terms of beaches and places to swim right in Puerto de la Cruz, but there are many more great beaches outside of town, many of them wild and perfect for surfers or for people seeking privacy.
2. Playa Jardin
Playa Maria Jiménez, part of Playa Jardin, Puerto de la Cruz – TenerifePlaya Jardin is actually a beach complex formed by several smaller beaches, with black volcanic sand and a beautiful design that is the creation of Cesar Manrique.
The beach is 600 m long and here you will find all the services and amenities you need for a great day in the sun: sunbeds, beach showers, a waterfall with seawater and lush vegetation.
Playa Jardin is one of the main attractions in Puerto de la Cruz, with lots of restaurants and bars nearby, so it’s a great place to spend an entire day soaking up the sun.
3. Playa Martianez
Martianez beach in Puerto de la Cruz, TenerifeMartianez beach is a black sand beach, located very close to the famous Lago Martianez. It’s not as large as Playa Jardin and here you won’t find sunbeds and umbrellas, so you’ll have to bring your own beach chairs or something to sit on.
Playa Martianez is popular among surfers who stay in the area, as on most days it offers great conditions for surfing.
4. Go on a tour to see Mt. Teide and pretty villages
Go on a tour from Puerto de la Cruz to see the majestic Mt. Teide and Roques de GarciaEnjoy Tenerife’s Teide National Park and tour the beautiful northern villages like Garachico, Icod de Los Vinos and Masca. Take in the breathtaking views of Tenerife’s countryside as you travel with a local guide.
BOOK ONLINETeide and Northern Tenerife: Grand Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Explore Teide National Park
- See the Dragon Tree in Icod de Los Vinos
- Observe the landscape around Masca village and the Canarian architecture in Garachico
5. Costa Martianez Complex
Complex Costa Martianez in the evening, after closing hoursCosta Martianez is a complex of seawater pools, plus several monuments by Cesar Manrique and a few restaurants where you can have lunch during your time there.
Costa Martianez is open all week and there are several large pools, including a geyser in the center or the big pool.
You can buy a day ticket for just 5,5 euros, or you can get a ticket that includes entrance + lunch inside the complex, which is available on their website.6. The Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens in Puerto de la Cruz, also known as Jardin Botanico de Aclimatacion de la Orotava, provides a beautiful walk through a garden with beautiful scenery, lots of exotic flowers and a great collection of trees.
This place is recommended for a peaceful and quiet walk, as most visitors who come to Puerto de la Cruz just for the day choose to spend their time either at Loro Park or at Playa Jardin, so the garden is usually overlooked.
The entrance is just 3 Euros per person, so for such a small amount of money you can enjoy the beauty of the garden, plus a few hours of quiet and relaxation.
7. The Orchid Garden – Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Litre
Inside this garden, you will find the oldest dragon tree (drago) in Puerto de la Cruz, as well as many beautiful orchids, the main attraction of the park.
The place is an oasis of calm and relaxation in the center of the busy town of Puerto de la Cruz and there’s also a cafe inside, where you can enjoy a lovely drink, at reasonable prices. The entrance ticket is around 9 euros per person, which is more expensive compared to the Botanical Garden, although the Orchid garden is smaller in size. But if you’re staying in Puerto de la Cruz and you’re looking for new things to see and do, the Orchid Garden may prove to be a breath of fresh air and a green oasis, not too far from the ocean.
8. Walk to Playa Bollulo
There is a trail from Puerto de la Cruz that takes you from Puerto de la Cruz to Playa Bollulo. You can start in the area known as El Rincon, and up to there you can get by bus if you don’t have a car. If you have a rental car you can drive all the way down to Playa Bollulo, where there is a paid parking at the restaurant (3€/day last time we went there).
From Playa Bollulo there you can continue your journey toward 2 more wild beaches: Playa Ancon and Playa del Pato.
This walk provides amazing views of the ocean and the coastline, so it’s a nice thing to do on a day with mild temperatures, otherwise, you’ll have to be careful to avoid midday hours and always use sunscreen.9. Plaza del Charco
This is the main square in Puerto de la Cruz, a lovely place to relax, chill and have ice cream (there was a really popular place on one of the corners of the Plaza). We also recommend going inside Columbus Plaza, just to see this beautiful historic building restored (although now it is a place for shopping and grabbing a coffee or something to eat).
10. Parque Taoro
View from Parque Taoro in Puerto de la CruzThis is a beautiful park which offers a great view over Puerto de la Cruz. Of course, this means that you will have to climb a lot of steps in order to get to the top of the park, but the walk is lovely if you take you time and just enjoy the small waterfalls along the way.
11. VIP tour to Teide and Masca
Go on a VIP tour to visit MascaExplore the volcanic landscapes of Tenerife and discover hidden places in Teide National Park in a 4WD vehicle.
The tour will also take you to visit Masca, one of the most spectacular and most beautiful villages in Tenerife.
BOOK ONLINEFrom Puerto de la Cruz: Teide and Masca VIP Tour
- Includes transportation by 4WD vehicle and pickup at your hotel or nearby meeting point in Puerto de la Cruz
- Includes food
- Visit hidden places in Teide National Park and the village of Masca
12. Places of interest – what else to see while in Puerto de la Cruz
This a list of landmarks or interesting places to see during your stay in Puerto de la Cruz. The resort offers a lot of walking opportunities and it’s nice to just walk and discover something new every day.
Don’t miss:
- Plaza de Europa
- Paseo de las Palmeras
- Mirador de la Paz
- Castillo San Felipe
- A walk on Paseo San Telmo
- A walk on Paseo de Colon
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Pena de Francia
- Anglican Church
13.
Explore the north of Tenerife
From Puerto de la Cruz you have quick access to the north of the island, where you can visit many charming towns (like Garachico and La Orotava), or you can go hiking in Anaga, choosing from dozens of trails, suitable for all types of people.
See our recommendations for the best things to do in Tenerife North
14. Big events in Puerto de la Cruz
Depending on when you are visiting, you may have the chance to participate in one of the big and interesting events which are happening in Puerto de la Cruz each year:
- The carnival in Puerto de la Cruz – usually happening between in February – March
- Oktoberfest in Puerto de la Cruz
- The summer carnival (Carnaval de Verano)
15. Coastal walk with fantastic views on Rambla de Castro
Rambla de Castro, Tenerife – short distance from Puerto de la CruzRambla de Castro is a coastal walk that offers breathtaking views of the ocean and the surrounding natural landscape, with lots of trees.
You can start this walk from several points along the coast and it took us around 2 hours and 30 minutes both ways since we started from calle Romantica I.
Rambla de Castro is less than 10 km away from Puerto de la Cruz, so it’s an interesting thing to do around Puerto de la Cruz if you’re passionate about hiking, nature and outdoor activities.
10 Best Things to Do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife + Map
Puerto de la Cruz is a town located in northern Tenerife that opened to tourism over 200 years ago. Since then, visitors, including ourselves, have fallen in love with it. Surely, it’s easy to see that it’s one of the most important places to visit in Tenerife.
You can find an extensive list of places to visit in Puerto de la Cruz. Here you will be able to walk among traditional Canarian buildings, some of which date back to the 16th century. You can also take advantage of the Canarian climate and enjoy the viewpoints and beaches of Puerto de la Cruz.
I recommend staying here overnight as we did, but if you’re in southern Tenerife and short on time, you can take a day tour to see this city or combine it with an excursion to Teide.
For those who, like us, prefer visiting the city on their own, here are the top 10 things to do in Puerto de la Cruz, including the best restaurants and hotels.
1. Lake Martiánez, a lovely place to visit in Puerto de la Cruz
Lake Martiánez is one of the many creations by Lanzarote artist César Manrique, who collaborated with engineers Juan Alfredo Amigó and José Luis Olcina. The lake is an oasis on the shores of the Atlantic and a must-see in Puerto de la Cruz.
1. Lake Martiánez, a lovely place to visit in Puerto de la Cruz
This leisure complex offers beautiful views of the sea and Mount Teide. It has a large artificial lake with emerald-colored seawater and five small islands. The Central Island is home to the Casino de Tenerife, as well as several terraces, stalls, and restaurants.
This Asset of Cultural Interest is one of the best things to see in Puerto de la Cruz for all ages. There are four pools for adults and three for children.
2. Botanical Garden, the best thing to see in Puerto de la Cruz
Another beautiful place to visit in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is its Botanical Garden. Here, you can take an exotic plant tour that will awaken your senses.
2. Botanical Garden, the best thing to see in Puerto de la Cruz
What makes this 18th-century garden a must-see in Puerto de la Cruz is its extensive sample of tropical plants that will transport you to different parts of the world. Among the 2,500 specimens are flowers from Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, and huge trees with impressive twisting roots.
Without a doubt, visiting the garden is one of the top activities in Puerto de la Cruz, especially in the summer.
3. San Felipe Castle & Playa Jardín, two other places to visit in Puerto de la Cruz
San Felipe Castle was built to defend the city from pirates, and it’s a great place to visit in Puerto de la Cruz if you like history.
Its construction dates back to 1599, although it underwent renovations in the 19th century. The castle was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1949, and, to this day, it still retains its original appearance.
3. San Felipe Castle & Playa Jardín, two other places to visit in Puerto de la Cruz
Just a few feet away is Playa Jardín, a lovely beach in Puerto de la Cruz and one of the best beaches in Tenerife. It’s made up of three coves: Playa del Castillo, Playa del Carcón, and Playa de Punta Brava. A promenade connects all three and lets you walk over the black sand.
4. Plaza del Charco, something else to see in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
If you’re not sure what to do in Puerto de la Cruz, check out Plaza del Charco, one of the most popular sites in town.
The name isn’t too original and comes from the puddle of seawater that used to appear in the center of the square in the past.4. Plaza del Charco, something else to see in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
The plaza has been undergoing renovations in the last decades, but it still preserves the idian laurels brought from Cuba. The square also has impressive palm trees and the famous ñamera, an exotic yam plant with large leaves.
This is one of the top sites in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife if you want to take in the city’s ambiance. You’ll see many locals milling about here, and the remains of Bar Dinámico, the best-known establishment in Plaza del Charco. The bar opened in 1956 and, since then, has attracted residents, tourists, and intellectuals. In 2019, it transformed into the more modern Cosmopostelana Club Cafe.
5. Playa Martiánez, one of the best beaches in Puerto de la Cruz
If you want to see one of the most beautiful beaches in Puerto de la Cruz, you must visit Playa Martiánez.
It’s at the northern end of Lake Martiánez, which I already mentioned.5. Playa Martiánez, one of the best beaches in Puerto de la Cruz
The black sand beach stretches for over 980 feet and is one of the top places in town for surfing, thanks to its splendid waves. On the downside, the waves can be quite dangerous, so swimming is prohibited at certain times of the year.
While visiting this place in Puerto de la Cruz, be sure to walk along the maritime boardwalk, where you can find shops and restaurants serving local cuisine.
6. Church of Our Lady of Peña de Francia, one of the top sites in Puerto de la Cruz
The Church of Our Lady of Peña de Francia is another must-see in Puerto de la Cruz. It originated as an old hermitage in 1684, although its tower was added in 1898.
6. Church of Our Lady of Peña de Francia, one of the top sites in Puerto de la Cruz
Also, the church houses some of the most-loved images in Puerto de La Cruz, including the Virgen del Carmen and the Great Power of God.
For this reason, visiting the church is one of the best free things to do in Puerto de la Cruz.7. San Telmo hermitage & beach, a beautiful place to visit in Puerto de la Cruz
Another thing to do in Puerto de la Cruz is to visit the Paseo de San Telmo. In it is the hermitage of San Telmo, which was founded in 1780 and dedicated to the patron saint of sailors.
7. San Telmo hermitage & beach, a beautiful place to visit in Puerto de la Cruz
As you walk through, you can catch the most beautiful sunsets on San Telmo beach. This swimming spot is popular among locals, especially at low tide when the little seawater pools form. Moreover, the black sand beach has a small jetty you can walk on, making it one of the best beaches in Puerto de la Cruz.
8. Visit Barrio de la Ranilla, another thing to do in Puerto de la Cruz
If you’re going to take a holiday to Puerto de la Cruz, you must visit the La Ranilla neighborhood.
It runs from the Plaza del Charco to the Peñón del Fraile. It is said that its name comes from the first person to settle in this area, soldier Ruiz Ranilla.
This place started as a humble fisherman’s neighborhood, reflecting the economy of Puerto de la Cruz. Over time, it has transformed into a vibrant and colorful part of town.
8. Visit Barrio de la Ranilla, another thing to do in Puerto de la Cruz
Thanks to the Puerto Street Art Initiative, the neighborhood has artwork and murals made by top international artists. Along with its craftsmanship and creativity, La Ranilla has tons of high-quality shops and restaurants. Without a doubt, walking through this neighborhood is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Puerto de la Cruz.
9. See the Hermitage of San Amaro, another free thing to do in Puerto de la Cruz
Another free thing to do in Puerto de la Cruz is to see the Hermitage of San Amaro, which dates back to the end of the 16th century.
At that time, the residents wanted an alternative to the Orotava parish, so they built a hermitage to Our Lady of La Paz.
9. See the Hermitage of San Amaro, another free thing to do in Puerto de la Cruz
Built in 1591, it is the oldest religious building in Puerto de la Cruz, although it has undergone renovations and expansions over the centuries. Despite its simple construction, the hermitage attracts pilgrims from all over Tenerife, who come to celebrate the San Amaro festivities every January 15th. If that date coincides with your visit, it’s one of the activities in Puerto de la Cruz you can’t miss!
10. Mirador de La Paz, another awesome place in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
If you’re looking for panoramic views, the Mirador de la Paz is one of the best places to visit in Puerto de la Cruz. From here, you can see the newest area of the city, as well as Playa Martiánez.
Moreover, it’s one of the most romantic places in town for couples since the sunset here is incredible.10. Mirador de La Paz, another awesome place in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
The viewpoint has two levels and a garden area with benches. You’ll also see several sculptures here, including one of the author Agatha Christie. Puerto de la Cruz welcomed this famed writer during one of the worst moments of her life, and the views inspired her novel, The Mysterious Mr. Quin.
The Mirador de la Paz is on the edge of the Ladera and Martiánez Cliffs. The Sendero de la Costa route starts here and runs along the entire coast and is a great way to see Puerto de la Cruz.
Where to stay in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
We stayed at the h20 Tenerife Playa, which is one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Tenerife. The hotel is amazing, right in front of Lake Martiánez, and it offers incredible ocean views.
Among its facilities are two swimming pools for adults (one of which is heated during the winter), a children’s pool, and a jacuzzi. You can use the sauna and hydromassage showers, or book a massage, for an extra charge.Another hotel with a good location and nice service is the Smy Hotel Puerto de la Cruz. It has two outdoor pools (one of which is heated), lush gardens, and balcony rooms. It’s just a 5-minute walk from the city center and just over half a mile from Lake Martiánez. Moreover, the complex has a buffet restaurant and bar that holds performances and concerts throughout the year.
Ten minutes from Puerto de la Cruz Beach and Lake Martiánez are the Casablanca Apartments another interesting option. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a separate children’s pool, and a café-bar serving breakfast and lunch. It’s just a few steps from the city center, so you can visit the best restaurants in town with no problems.
BEST HOTELS IN PUERTO DE LA CRUZ
Finally, I’ll leave here my guide with the best places to stay in Tenerife, in case you visit other areas of the island.
Where to eat in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
There are lots of great restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz where you can enjoy the local food of the island. The most iconic restaurant is El Taller Seve Díaz, which you should reserve in advance since it’s very popular. The imaginative menu is based on Mediterranean cuisine, and while it’s not too big, there are two tasting menus. One has 6 courses and the other has 11; we chose the 6-course menu and felt fully satisfied.
A cheaper, yet still wonderful, option is Casa Mediterránea, which serves quality meat dishes. The Romanian restaurant Bambi Gourmet is another excellent restaurant with a good reputation.
Finally, if you’re looking for a good family restaurant with hearty dishes, I recommend Bodega Julián.
Here, you can try the famous Canarian mojo and other typical dishes from this area.How to get to Puerto de le Cruz, Tenerife
If you rent a car at Tenerife Airport, this is the best way to visit Puerto de la Cruz:
- Take the TF-5 towards TF-31
- Take Exit 32 and continue on TF-31 to TF-312.
If you prefer public transportation, take Bus 30 towards Puerto de la Cruz. The ride into the city takes about 30 minutes (there are 14 stops).
Of course, you could also book a private transfer from the airport. Many hotels in Puerto de la Cruz also offer pick-up services for an extra fee.
Map of Puerto de la Cruz
To make sure you don’t miss any of the places I recommended, here is a map of Puerto de la Cruz.
That’s it from me! If you have any questions or want to recommend another place to visit in Puerto de la Cruz, leave me a comment.
Have a safe and wonderful trip!9 Absolute Best Things To Do In Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Last Updated on 27 July 2022
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Wondering what to do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife?
You might be familiar with the popular resort towns of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas in the south of Tenerife, but Puerto de la Cruz might be a stranger to you. Situated in the north of the island, Puerto de la Cruz is a small town that boasts a charming Old Quarter which is abundant with historic buildings, sociable squares, unique shops, and bistros and bars.
And despite becoming more popular in recent years, Puerto de la Cruz still manages to retain its fishing village vibe, making it a wonderful place for any short break or vacation. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the good stuff, this Puerto de la Cruz blog features 9 of the absolute best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, which you must not miss!Punta del Viento viewpoint
1.Visit a black sandy beach
If you’re wondering what to see in Puerto de la Cruz that is a little unique, then a black sandy beach is your answer. As with other islands in the Canaries, Tenerife is built around a volcano (Mount Teide). And it is because of this that you will find unusual black sandy beaches, especially in the north of the island.
The black sandy beach of Playa Jardin
The black sandy beaches of Tenerife are made up of eroded hardened volcanic lava that’s been ejected from Mount Teide.
Over the years, the power of the sea has broken this down, creating sand which is black in colour. One of the best Puerto de la Cruz beaches to see this natural wonder of Europe is Playa Jardin. With it’s expanse of volcanic sand, the botanical gardens and esplanade outlining Playa Jardin are beautifully landscaped, making it one of the best free things to do in Puerto de la Cruz!Tip: You will find golden sandy beaches in Tenerife, especially in the southerly parts of the island which are popular with tourists. But these are actually man-made from sand imported from the Sahara Desert!
2. Wander along the promenade
The view towards Playa Jardin
If you’re travelling on a budget, then one of the best free things to do in Puerto de la Cruz is to walk along the promenade. Stretching around the coastal edge of Puerto de la Cruz, wandering the promenade will afford you endless panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean and sweeping vistas of the rocky and mountainous coastline.
And it will guide you via many other points of interest, such as lighthouses, historic harbours, black sandy beaches and viewpoints too (plus there are plenty of bars and bistros en route). Directions for your promenade walking route: Begin your promenade walk at Playa de Martianez (one of the towns volcanic sandy beaches) and end it at Playa Jardin (another of the towns black sandy beaches). From Playa de Martianez, follow the palm-tree lined promenade past Lago Martianez, and continue to Playa de san Telmo and Punta del Viento viewpoint (see best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz #9). Then, wander over to the historic fishing harbour (Muelle Pesquero) and along Esplanada del Muelle where you will find Faro de Puerto de la Cruz (an active lighthouse), until you reach Playa Jardin. If you follow this route from Playa de Martianez to Playa Jardin, the distance is ~2.5km (~1.6 miles).
3. Eat Tapas and drink cocktails (obviously)
Cocktails in Puerto de la Cruz
You can’t travel to Spain (or an autonomous island of Spain) without feasting on Tapas washed down with cocktails! It would be like visiting England without eating Fish and Chips, Thailand without sampling Pad Thai or Bali without feasting on Nasi Goreng.
Tapas are the epitome of Spanish cuisine, and one of the best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz at night is to indulge in some! Check out TripAdvisor and find yourself a quaint little Tapas bar with good reviews, situated somewhere amongst the cobbled-streets of the Old Town. (note: I can’t remember where I ate, but it was a lovely little Tapas bar with outside dining on one of the sociable squares within the Old Town)4. Swim at Lago Martianez
Being situated on the Atlantic, the seas surrounding Puerto de la Cruz can be dangerous. So if you’d prefer to swim in the safety of a swimming pool where there are lifeguards on duty, then an afternoon at Lago Martianez is going to be one of the best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz during your trip. Situated right alongside the sea, Lago Martianez is a large complex comprising 7 outdoor seawater swimming pools. With its many palm trees, loungers, umbrellas, bars, restaurants and stunning coastal views, Lago Martianez is a nice alternative to the beach and offers the best of both worlds! It makes for a lovely place to spend the afternoon if you want to swim but don’t like the roughness of the sea, and it’s various pools, islands and waterfalls make it great for small and big kids alike.
5. Visit the historic fishing harbour
Boats at the Historic Fishing Harbour in Puerto de la Cruz
Although Puerto de la Cruz has grown into a bustling little town, it was originally just a quaint fishing village. And the character of its fishing village roots can be observed nowhere more than at the historic fishing harbour (known locally as Muelle Pesquero). Don’t expect to see a mass port of any kind here – it’s a quaint affair which smaller fishing boats use to dock with their fresh catches of the day. There’s plenty of shops and historic buildings nearby, and you will also find the sculpture of the Fishwife on the harbour side too.
6. Stroll through the Old Quarter
Back streets of Puerto de la Cruz
One of the things that makes Puerto de la Cruz a charming place to visit is its protected Old Quarter. A network of cobbled lanes and palm-lined streets, the Old Town of Puerto de la Cruz is mostly pedestrianised and is full of little outlets, unique shops, bistros, bars, coffee shops and sociable squares.
It has all the components of a picturesque Spanish Old Town! The heartbeat of the Old Quarter is Plaza del Charco – a buzzing square lined with trees, fountains, and restaurants, where people gather and music fills the air. Some of the other notable points of interest in the Old Town are the historic fishing harbour and Plaza de la Iglesia, which leads me on to the next of the best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz…7. See Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Plaza)
Located in the Old Quarter of Puerto de la Cruz a stones throw from the historic fishing harbour, Plaza del Charco and Playa de san Telmo, Plaza de la Iglesia (The Church Square) is a charming area of the town to visit. On Plaza de la Iglesia, the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia takes centre stage. It is a particularly picturesque place in Puerto de la Cruz, given that the church is surrounded by colourful landscaped gardens with tall palm trees and fountains.
It makes for a wonderful place to sit for a while, to soak up the chilled aura that pervades the Old Quarter. 8. Enjoy panoramic views from Parque Taoro (Taoro Park)
Tucked away behind the Old Town, you will find Parque Taoro which is one of the best free things to do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Parque Taoro is a hillside park spanning 100,000 square metres that is abundant with tropical plants and trees, fountains, and cascading waterfalls. If you’re looking for first class views, then you definitely need to factor a visit to Parque Taoro into your Tenerife itinerary! As you progress up through the various levels of the park, you will be rewarded with views over the Old Quarter of Puerto de la Cruz, the Atlantic Ocean, and the peak of Mount Teide (on a clear day)! Given the plethora of trees and seating areas, Parque Taoro is the perfect place to enjoy some shaded peace and tranquillity for a while!
Tip: Given that Parque Taoro offers uninterrupted panoramas of the sea, it makes for one of the best places to sit and enjoy the sunset in Puerto de la Cruz.
9. Visit Playa de San Telmo and the Punta del Viento viewpoint
Nestled in the heart of Puerto de la Cruz and set below the promenade, you will find Playa de San Telmo. Not your average sandy beach, Playa de San Telmo is a rocky expanse and particularly picturesque area, dotted with walkways and railings to help you into the sea if you fancy a swim. But even if you don’t, visiting Playa de San Telmo is still one of the best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz given its rocky charm and scenic backdrop. The best place to admire the beauty of Playa de San Telmo from is the Punta del Viento viewpoint, especially when dramatic waves come ashore! From the Punta del Viento viewpoint, you will be afforded views of the rocky coast, Lago Martianez, and the mountains which slope into the sea beyond!
Tip: The rocks on Playa de San Telmo can be sharp so some beach shoes might be in order here. And it can be pretty precarious when the waves are strong.
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25 THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN PUERTO DE LA CRUZ, TENERIFE
Puerto de la Cruz is one of the most important towns in the north of Tenerife and one of the best things to see on the island (Read: 25 best things to see in Tenerife).
It was the first tourist area of the island since the end of the 18th century and later in the 60s after undergoing an important transformation.
Puerto de la Cruz is a beautiful and charming city with its historical center, its old port, the fishing district La Ranilla, historical places like the Casa de la Aduana, the Martiánez complex designed by the famous artist César Manrique as well as Play Jardin and the legendary Botanical Garden.
READ: CÉSAR MANRIQUE’S HERITAGE IN THE CANARY ISLANDS
If you are planning a trip to Tenerife, visiting Puerto de La Cruz is a must.
We invite you to discover all you need to know for your visit to Puerto de La Cruz in this post.
1. Puerto De La Cruz Botanical Garden
The magnificent botanical garden at Puerto de la Cruz was created in 1788 to cultivate species of plants and flowers from the tropics. It is a perfect place to walk in nature and discover very interesting botanical species. The botanical garden is a real paradise for lovers of nature. It is also a great place to rest and escape the heat during the hot summer days.
The Botanical Garden of Puerto de la Cruz is located in the district of La Paz, the upper part of the city that overlooks the ocean and the newest area of the city, built in the 60s and 70s. Right next to the Botanical Garden, you can see one of the most iconic hotel in Tenerife, Hotel Botanico y Oriental Spa Garden. More information here.
Location: here
Website: here
Opening hours: 9AM–6PM every day
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Hermitage of San Amaro
After visiting the stunning Botanical Garden to the historical center and start your exploration of this charming town.
Head to The hermitage of San Amaro first, the oldest in the city of Puerto de la Cruz, built in 1591.
Location: here
3. Viewpoint of La Paz
Very close to the hermitage of San Amaro is the viewpoint of La Paz which offers beautiful panoramic views of the Atlantic, as well as the complex of Lake Martianez and Martianez Beach.
Location: here
4. Playa Martianez
From the Mirador of La Paz, continue your exploration to Playa Martianez. This is a black sand beach which is nice and quiet despite being so close from the city. The view from Playa Martianez is stunning. With good conditions it can also be a surf spot.
Location: here
READ: BEST SURF SPOTS IN THE CANARY ISLANDS
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Lago Martiánez
Lago Martiánez was designed in 1977 by César Manrique.
The Lanzarote artist César Manrique designated two works in the city of Puerto de la Cruz in the sixties and seventies: Lake Martiánez and the Playa Jardin. If you want to know more about this amazing artist, you can check this post.
Lago Martiánez is a rather big leisure complex with a huge lake surrounded by swimming pools, gardens and terraces with fantastic views of the sea and the Mount Teide. The artist César Manrique used elements of traditional Canarian architecture, as well as native vegetation.
Location: here
Website: here
6. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia
Continue your visit at Plaza de la Iglesia where the most important church in Puerto de la Cruz, built in 1684 on an old hermitage. The tower of the church is from 1898.
Inside you can see the image of Our Lady of the Rock of France and paintings by Luis de la cruz y Ríos and Manuel de la Cruz.Location: here
7. The hermitage of San Telmo
The hermitage of San Telmo was founded in 1780, next to which there is a promenade of the same name. This hermitage is dedicated to the patron Saint of Sailors. From there you have a beautiful panoramic view of the pools of Lake Martianez.
Location: here
8. San Telmo Beach
San Telmo beach, known as “Bajío de San Telmo”, is a small family beach located next to the promenade and the hermitage. The locals at Puerto de la Cruz prefer this beach thanks to its many “charcos” or natural pools that are perfect for swimming.
Location: here
9. Charco Square
The “plaza del Charco” is a large square with many bars and restaurants where you can taste the culinary specialties of the island of Tenerife: fresh fish, “papas arrugás” (potatoes), “queso asado” (cheese in a frying pan),… In the center of the square there is a fountain decorated with plants.
Location: here
10. The Old Port of Puerto de la Cruz
The old port of Puerto de la Cruz is one of the most charming places in the city. From the waterfront promenade you can have one of the most beautiful photographs: the small beach of the port, the building of the Real Aduana and the sculpture of a fisherwoman.
Location: here
11. Casa de la Real Aduana
The Casa de la Real Aduana is the today the location of the Tourist Office but also a place of art exhibitions. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Puerto de la Cruz for its typical architecture. Founded in 1620, the Casa de la Real Aduana is next to the castle of Santa Barbara, located opposite the traditional fishing port.
Location: here
12. Europe Square
It is a surprising and enormous square in the shape of a fortress-balcony which has six cannons from the 18th and 19th centuries and is located by the sea.
Facing this popular and beautiful square is the town hall of Puerto de la Cruz.Location: here
13. The fishermen’s quarter of La Ranilla
This is the old fishing district, very interesting for its typical traditional architecture: small colorful houses that make the charm of the district. In this district, take a walk in the beautiful street: calle de La Verdad, with beautiful shops and restaurants, calle Mequinez with colorful houses and El Lomo street.
Location: here
14. San Felipe Castle
The San Felipe Castle is an old military fortress built between 1641 and 1655, renovated in the 19th century, today a cultural center for exhibitions and concerts.
Location: here
15. Playa Jardin
The Lanzarote artist César Manrique designed the Playa Jardin complex, made up of three beaches: Playa Jardín, Playa Chica and Punta Brava which are integrated into a very beautiful environment with gardens of endemic species, caves and waterfalls.
Punta Brava is the largest beach, with 260 meters in length. The Playa Jardin complex is a surprising place to enjoy the beach and the sun in a magnificent natural setting.
The beaches of the Playa Jardin are of black sand and offer many services: toilets, showers, bars and restaurants, sun lounger rentals, children’s play area, parking…
Location: here
READ: 10 BEST BEACHES IN TENERIFE
16. The Museum of Sacred Art
It houses sculptures, altarpieces, paintings and jewelry testifying to the history and worship of Puerto de la Cruz. It is owned by the parish of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia.
Location: here
17. The Archeology Museum
A grand 19th-century Canarian-style mansion is home to the Puerto de la Cruz Archeology Museum, located in the fishing district of La Ranilla. It houses a rich collection of Aboriginal ceramics, a collection of 17th century maps and exhibits of the culture and history of the Canary Islands.
Location: here
18. Visit Loro Parque, one of the best things to do in Tenerife for families
In Tenerife take the opportunity to visit the Loro Parque, the best zoological park in the world according to Tripadvisor. Penguins, Orcas, Parrots etc. There are lots to see here.
If you are visiting Tenerife, this is the perfect opportunity to discover the Loro Parque, which you may have already heard of. Some even go on excursions from the island of Gran Canaria just to visit the park. This place is rather huge, so plan at least half day to see it all.
The park is located in Puerto de La Cruz.
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Location: here
19. Street Art in Puerto de la Cruz
Do not miss the street art in Puerto de la Cruz, a pleasant route that begins in the neighborhood of La Ranilla. The facades of the houses are painted with beautiful art.
These houses were were painted as part of the Street Art Festival “MUECA” which takes place every year.
20. Surf in Puerto de La Cruz
There are surf schools in Puerto de la Cruz, where you can take lessons or rent equipment for surfing. For instance you can check La Marea Surfschool (location) at Playa Martianez.
21. Puerto de la Cruz Carnival
Carnival in Tenerife is one of the most important parties of the year: colorful parades that attract people from all over Spain and the world.
But on the island, several carnivals are interesting, such as the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife or the Carnival of Puerto de la Cruz.
The latter lasts a few days and offers one of the most awaited events: the Marcarita Ponte Tacón men’s marathon: an obstacle course where participants are disguised and wear heels. The Puerto de la Cruz Carnival begins in February and ends in March.
22. Museo Abaco
This 18th century house with typical Canarian architecture houses a museum dedicated to the history of the Canaries. Discover how the Spanish conquistadors lived and how the first inhabitants of Tenerife, the Ganches, were enslaved to work in the Spanish plantations… The house has a splendid garden and a restaurant!
Location: here
23. La Orotava
While Puerto de la Cruz once belonged to the municipality of La Orotava, today the the two towns are independent. La Orotava is however much older. It was founded in the 16th century by the conquistadors. The city is built in a staircase on the mountainside and collects water from many springs descending from the mountain.
With all this water, La Orotava was able to become the first banana producing town in Tenerife. Many of the streets in La Orotava are steep, so be prepared to climb a bit. From the gardens of the Marquis, you have a magnificent panorama of the old town as well as Puerto de la Cruz which extends it to the sea.
La Orotava is a typical Canarian town with many colonial mansions. Some are among the most beautiful in Tenerife. A city not to be missed for anyone looking for the authenticity of Canarian towns rather than the bustle of large seaside resorts.
Location: here
24. Sitio Litre Garden
The creation of this garden, in 1730, coincides with the construction of the property to which it belonged. It is the oldest garden in Tenerife. It has a nice collection of orchids as well as the oldest dragon tree in Puerto de la Cruz.
The garden can be proud of counting the novelist Agatha Christie and Alexander von Humboldt, a German scientist who founded the bases of scientific explorations as visitors.
The garden is quite small and is located at the very top of a beautiful hill. You can also enjoy a nice coffee at the bottom of the garden. Location: here
25. Walk to Bollullo Beach
If you wand to enjoy a pleasant coastal walk, head to Bollulo Beach from Puerto de la Cruz. Bollulo Beach is a wild beach of black sand. From there you can continue your journey to Play Ancon and Playa del Pato.
This walk has amazing views all along. It’s a nice thing to do if you stay at Puerto de la Cruz while in Tenerife.
Location: here
How to get to Puerto de la Cruz?
To get to Puerto de la Cruz from Tenerife North Airport (La Laguna) by car which is 27 km away, 21 minutes by TF5. You can rent a car or have a transfer service from the airport. Once you reach the Canary Islands, it is highly recommended to rent a car. To get the cheaper rate we used Rentalcars.
com. Check it out here for the best deals. It is possible to get to Puerto de la Cruz by bus. Check the buses of Tenerife (known as “guaguas”).
Where to stay in Puerto de la Cruz
Today, Puerto de la Cruz is the most sophisticated tourist area of the island. If you visit Tenerife we highly recommend to stay at Puerto de la Cruz. From there you can easily reach other main sights in Tenerife such as Laguna, Garachico or Masca.
Our Recommended Hotels:
$$$ – Hotel Botanico y Oriental Spa Garden
$$ – Puerto Palace
$ – RF San Borondo
Best restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz
Here are the best places in this city to enjoy Canarian and international cuisine.
Casa Pache
Magnificent place in the heart of the Ranilla district.
The Casa Pache restaurant has a long tradition of good food. It is a house with a humble facade that hides small cozy rooms, each with a different personality and full of fascinating details typical of the Canaries.The food, creative Spanish cuisine, is fabulous and the restaurant regularly wins prizes when the town holds tapas competitions.
Location: here
Regulo
Often elected as one of the best restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz. The Regulo restaurant is located in a beautiful Canarian house with traditional wooden balconies and a wide wooden staircase.
The food is of the highest quality, and price are a bit higher than usual in Puerto de la Cruz.
Location: here
The Cofradía de Pescadores
Another place to eat in Puerto de La Cruz is La Cofradía de Pescadores a really nice place in town.
This place is very famous if you are looking for fresh and quality seafood.
The location is absolutely stunning too!
Location: here
In conclusion about Puerto de la Cruz
Visiting Puerto de la Cruz was definitely one of the highlights during our trip. We absolutely loved the historical city center and the coastal walks. The work of César Manrique with Lake Martianez and Playa Jardin is also fabulous.
We can’t recommend enough a visit of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife.
For more information on the best things to do and see in Tenerife, check out this post: 25 AWESOME THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN TENERIFE
Tenerife is a great destination to travel to. No wonder, why it is one of the most popular islands in the Canary!
If you have any question about Tenerife or Puerto de la Cruz, feel free to leave a comment below.
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Wonderful place, a lot of beautiful and unique animals. It’s a pity some were at a great distance from the glass…
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A very interesting place, given that the beaches are often closed due to high waves. The largest swimming pool with islands…
3. Botanical Garden
Author: OlgaUDan
Nice, cozy park with unique plants. Small in size, but worth a look, especially…
4. Bollullo Beach Going down the stairs without…
5. Playa Jardin But jumping into them, going on the gently sloping, clean and natural sand is still…
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90 Spectacular views! The size of the valley is impressive, it rises to a height of two thousand meters, borders with volcanic …
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Nadia Pritseva
Minsk, Belarus5 publications
Review for: Loro park
Loro world.
Wonderful place, a lot of beautiful and unique animals. It’s a pity some were at a great distance from the glass. Very interesting Gorillas, you look at them and understand the greatness of nature, how many interesting things there are on Earth.
I liked the very atmosphere in the park, all the people are cheerful and kind.Posted February 18, 2021
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Tripadvisor checks reviews. Galina S Riga region, Latvia The largest pool with islands, fountains, bridges. You can swim and walk around. The only thing is small. In every corner you find something new and interesting. I swam between the rocks, found a cave. There is a waterfall in another pool. There is a pool for kids. Good place for rest. The only downside is the water could be warmer. The ocean is warmer. When you come to this city, you must visit.
Published December 28, 2020
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Olga
Moscow, Russia1 publication
Review for: Botanical Garden
Cozy Park
Nice, cozy park with unique plants. Small in size, but worth a look, especially if it’s hot outside). Entrance fee is moderate.
Published March 14, 2020
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Queen of Everything
Düsseldorf, Germany3,884 publications
Review for: Bollullo Beach
Black Volcanic Sand Beach
Only needed by car, passing palm trees, but very narrow road. Go down the stairs with an equally beautiful view. It’s amazingly beautiful here. Spend a few hours by the ocean with this view and enjoy. There are lifeguards. Alas, because of the corona, everything is closed and there are no sun loungers, but a visit is a must.
Published March 18, 2021
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958Andrey_V
Moscow, Russia411 publications
Review of: Playa Jardin
Not a bad natural beach
In the north, apparently, there are almost always waves. But it’s still nice to jump into them, going on the gently sloping, clean and natural sand.
True, the neighboring beach Maria Jimenez liked a little more. They bathed there. Published February 14, 2020
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SvetlanaK.
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Review for: Orotava Valley
Beauty, of course!
Luxurious views! The size of the valley is impressive; it rises to a height of two thousand meters, bordering the Las Cañadas volcanic massif. Be sure to take a tour here!
Published December 5, 2019
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Max F
Zaporizhia, Ukraine1,123 publications
Review for: Charco Square
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small nice square in the center of Puerto, close to the sea, lots of places with coffee and food.
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JULI F
Kharkiv, Ukraine151 publications
Review for: Parque Taoro
Nice walk
I can’t say that this place on the island is a must visit. But if you are in Puerto, then I advise. There is a good viewing platform. Calm and quiet place. Sit down and enjoy the view. Take a couple of bananas with you and feed the lizards, there are a lot of them in the park.
Published August 5, 2019
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OlgaRus12
Moscow, Russia202 publications
Review for: Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Liter
Nice, peaceful place
When I got to this park, there was not a soul there.
Having received a brochure at the entrance, I calmly walked, admired the beauties.
It was a pleasant surprise for me that this is a private property, and the owners allow access here to everyone (for a fee of about 4 euros).
When I read about private ownership, I somehow easily imagined how a family walks and rests here in the shade of beautiful trees and flowers.
There were not so many orchids, but I really liked that they all bloom and look well-groomed. Very beautiful bushes with flowers, which are called “birds of paradise” – it seems that this is a bird looking out of the bush.
In the center is a very pleasant place with a fountain. One feels like sitting, listening to the water flowing and not rushing anywhere…
Very nice, sincere place!Published August 14, 2018
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svetlanar311
Tel Aviv, Israel22 publications
Review for: Puerto Street Art
Worth a stroll.
An interesting street with original creativity. There are excellent restaurants, casual and very small, serving local cuisine, where it’s nice to sit and watch life around. Tripadvisor and not the official position of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor checks reviews.
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investigator64
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Review of: Playa San Telmo
Playa San Telmo: Canarian beach in honor of the saint from Spanish Palencia
My personal impression of Tenerife: the southern part is for pampered lovers of beach holidays and incendiary parties à la Golden Mile; the northern part is for those who are in love with the pristine, slightly wild nature, “multiplied” by the greatness and superiority of the water element over man … In other words, the ocean …
Therefore, when I was a little “tired” of the beaches and promenades of Costa Adeje, Playa de -las Americas and Los Cristianos, I directed my steps to the north of the island – to Puerto de la Cruz (Puerto de la Cruz).
Despite the smaller, en mi humilde opinión, tourist “traffic”, this town is the sixth largest settlement on the island and is “rich” with three beaches at once. Probably, I will not be very mistaken if I say that it is hard to find homo sapiens who, having been on the ocean, would not fall in love with him once and for all… and calm, cool and warm, pampered blue and stern leaden “hypostases” attracted and will attract tourist people. So to the beach, friends!
Due to the limited time, I managed to get acquainted with only one of the three Cruz beaches – Playa de San Telmo (there are also Playa Martianez and Playa Jardin). The San Telmo “rookery of human people” is located in the very center of the city and is not at all striking in size (we have seen more beaches !!!).
Black-stone rocks, framing it on both sides, add some kind of “intimacy” to the beach. Keep in mind that “here you are not there”, as they say – rocky shores and bottom, “multiplied” by relatively restless surf, make you be extremely careful when entering the water. Toilets and showers are available (which adds “pros” to this place of rest). If you want to “starve a worm” after an ocean swim, on the nearby Calle de San Telmo, relatively inexpensive “Crusovian” catering establishments with traditional Canarian cuisine are waiting for you. And the most unusual thing: this Puerto de la Cruz beach is named after the holy uncle Pedro Gonzalez, better known in the circles of believers as San Telmo – he was a Catholic priest in Palencia (there is such a region in central Spain).
According to various tourist brochures, Playa de San Telmo is the most traditional and picturesque beach area in Puerto de la Cruz. So welcome to the beach that bears the name of a holy man!!!Published January 18, 2022
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Ekaterina M
Moscow, Russia575 publications
Review of: Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Pena Francia
City Center
The cathedral is located in the historical center of the city and is its architectural dominant.
From it depart streets with old buildings of the 18-19th century with carved wooden balconies characteristic of the island. Entrance to the cathedral is free, inside is a simple, but rather majestic interior. The bell tower of the cathedral adorns the panorama of the city and is visible from all hotels. Posted September 19, 2017
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Tatyana S
Moscow, Russia213 publications
Review of: Playa Martianez
Good place to sunbathe and swim with a mask – with an umbrella, but splashing as usual here is unlikely to succeed. The bottom here is large slippery stones, and large enough waves make moving along the bottom very difficult. Between the stones there are many sea urchins and all kinds of aquatic animals, many different fish. Therefore, it is very convenient to lie on the wave, dip your head in the mask into the water, put on rubber slippers or fins and enjoy! With good waves, there are many surfers here.
Paragliders take off and land from the shore. This bay is not very deep, you can swim far enough. It’s difficult here with small children.
We didn’t find a shower or a toilet here. There are many hotels near the beach, a shopping center, and Lago Martianes is also located.Published August 8, 2018
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Igor Alexeev
Moscow, Russia105,791 publications
Review of: Historico Muelle Pesquero Puerto de la Cruz
Old fishing port in Puerto de la Cruz…
The old fishing port in Puerto de la Cruz is an interesting city landmark that you can stop by to see during your walks around the city. for example, in order to once again admire the Atlantic Ocean or imagine what Puerto de la Cruz looked like when its main inhabitants were not tourists, but fishermen .
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Magnolia1775
Tampere Finland This small fortress was built in the 17th century in honor of the king and founder of the city, Philip VI, and protected the city from the invasion of pirates. I wouldn’t make a special trip for her sake, but if you are nearby, you can take a walk and see!
Posted January 23, 2019
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City Center
The cathedral is located in the historical center of the city and is its architectural dominant. Streets with old buildings 18-19 depart from itcentury with carved wooden balconies characteristic of the island. Entrance to the cathedral is free, inside is a simple, but rather majestic interior. The bell tower of the cathedral adorns the panorama of the city and is visible from all hotels.
Published September 19, 2017
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kosarevakhv
Madrid, Spain27 publications
Review of: Museo del Pescador
good museum
for such a small town this maritime museum is a gem.
a lot of exhibits. history of the navy. kids are interested Published January 22, 2018
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ti040773
St. Petersburg, Russia223 publications
Review of: Teatro Timanfaya
Superb
The Timanfaya area itself is covered in lava. It is impressive that there is a breathing volcano under you, especially when you pick up pebbles after 1 layer, burning straw a meter from the ground and a hot water geyser formed by pouring a bucket of water into a well. Great!!!!
Published September 30, 2014
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vared
Saint-Petersburg, Russia6 publications
Review for: Las Pirámides de Martianez
you can look in from nothing to do
all previous reviews are correct.
the mall is pretty empty. but I did buy 2 pairs of jeans there for 20 euros and some cool slippers for 19 euros. Published November 7, 2018
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Elena M
Saint Petersburg, Russia Small Canarian balconies, contrasting windows decorated with wood, open from plaster and stones at the corners that also contrast with the general light background. It stands on the very shore of the ocean.
Open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 20.00, Saturday – from 9.00 to 14.00.
The building is believed to be the oldest in Puerto de la Cruz, dating back to 1620. Here was the customs office of the kingdom.
The museum was established in the middle of the last century and became the first contemporary art museum in Spain. Eduardo Westerdahl, who founded it, was considered an outstanding critic of his time.
Don’t miss the very dynamic sculpture on the waterfront of the Fisherman’s Port adjacent to the building. The system of moles protecting the port from storms is also interesting.
Published April 27, 2018
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Richard_Roe_42
Moscow, Russia816 publications
Reviewed by: The English Library Tenerife
Not for everyone
The library is of course chic, old, over 100 years old. But to be honest, for people who came for a short break, I don’t think this place is worth a visit. Perhaps if you live here on a permanent basis, this place will interest you.
Published February 20, 2016
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Moscow, Russia154 publications
Review for: Museo Arqueologico Puerto de la Cruz
A small museum dedicated to the culture of the Guanches
Very little is known about the culture of the natives – the Guanches. These crumbs of information can be found in the museum and look at a couple of archaeological finds, the application and meaning of which have no clear interpretation.
Concerts are held in the courtyard of the museum, and there are several very pleasant and tasty family restaurants nearby. If you want some quiet entertainment for the evening and live nearby, then I recommend.Published May 27, 2016
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Natalia S
23 publications
Reviewed by: Teide Divers
volcano
we rented a car.
The road to the volcano is a serpentine with beautiful views. Published May 29, 2014
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TheShamins
Moscow, Russia 465 publications
Review for: Taxi Puerto de la Cruz
Excellent taxi service
Have used taxi services many times while vacationing.
Good, clean cars, friendly and polite drivers always came across. Payment strictly according to the counter.
The minimum initial cost for August 2019 is 3.15 euros.
But in general, within the city, the prices are very pleasant.No cons found.
Posted on September 11, 2019
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Dmitriy V
Moscow, Russia1,596 contributions
Review of: Bee Hive Pub
Pub
Classic English pub with a beach twist
Good beer selection. Friendly service. I can’t tell you about the food, because they came mainly for drinksPublished on May 3, 2016
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Pavel_Anufriev
Tyumen, Russia43 publications
Review for: La Ranilla Espacio Artesano
Very nice
Gift shop. Mostly handmade, interesting and not hackneyed. Prices are above average. Located on a very pleasant street, there are interesting things around.
Posted December 7, 2016
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A centuries-old city with a rich history. It differs from neighboring resorts mainly in the fact that Puerto de la Cruz was not created intentionally for tourists. Many local residents live here, so vacationers have the opportunity to learn more about the life of the indigenous population and get acquainted with their culture.
Puerto de la Cruz is one of the most attractive family holiday resorts in the Canary Islands. There are many natural reserves and attractions, water parks and … Open
One of the attractions of the resort is the beach of Playa Jardin. The sand here is black because it is of volcanic origin. The unique combination of black sandstone, waves sparkling in the sun and lush greenery creates the impression of a fabulous mirage. Not far away is another miracle of nature – a waterfall, which you can admire endlessly.
Not deprived of Puerto de la Cruz and historical monuments. You should definitely take a walk along the main square of Charco, on which there is a statue depicting the Virgin Mary. One of the oldest architectural buildings is the castle of San Felipe. Of the modern establishments, it is worth highlighting Miranda’s house, which houses the most popular souvenir shop in the city. But connoisseurs of art should visit the Abaco House, which today houses a museum of architecture. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
The popular resort is sure to please tourists with a wide choice of restaurants and cafes. Some gastronomic establishments are especially popular with vacationers. One of the most popular … Open
One of the most beautiful religious buildings is the church of Nuestra Señora de la Pena de Francia. Puerto de la Cruz is home to the world’s oldest botanical garden. It was opened in 1788 and presents more than a thousand species of trees and plants to the attention of visitors.
In the village of El Sauzal you can find the oldest wine storage, next to which is the Wine Museum and, of course, a tasting room and a large restaurant. Music lovers should visit the largest concert hall Fiesta Canaria, which hosts amazingly beautiful shows and concerts. Nightlife lovers will also not be bored, because the city has discos, nightclubs and casinos for every taste. An obligatory point of many excursion programs is the ancient tower of Torreon Vintoso, which is part of the surviving defensive structures. The tower has been perfectly preserved to this day. Tourists are offered to climb one of its four balconies and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and its coastal zone. In the immediate vicinity of the tower is Taoro Park, which will be a great place to relax on a hot day.
Residents of Puerto de la Cruz observe a lot of interesting traditions. One of the main embodiments of regional culture is interesting holidays that are held in the resort throughout the year.
… Open Nature lovers will be interested in visiting the local Loro Park, which is considered a landmark of world importance. He became famous for his huge collection of parrots, visitors to the park will be able to see the rarest tropical birds. Ideal conditions have been created for them in the park; a lot of exotic plants are planted here; in addition to birds, you can see beautiful butterflies. Some parrots are allowed to be held and fed.
A kind of historical landmark is the old Anglican cemetery, which was founded in 1667. Today it is of great interest from an architectural point of view. Many prominent political and military figures are buried in this cemetery. Despite the specifics of the object, it is not at all distinguished by an oppressive atmosphere. Visiting the cemetery will be of interest to everyone who is interested in history and ancient architecture.
Puerto de la Cruz is the oldest resort in Tenerife and is very different from neighboring beach villages.
It is here that the main part of the indigenous people lives, and there is a huge … Open One of the most interesting places for independent walks will be the old fishing harbor. Many beautiful old houses have been preserved here, most of which were built in the 17th century. Each of the houses located here is a unique architectural monument. Many historical buildings today house attractive national restaurants, souvenir shops and craft workshops.
A few years ago, the resort hosted the opening of a large entertainment complex Lago Martianes, which offers visitors to enjoy interesting entertainment literally around the clock. The main value of the complex are beautiful pools with sea water and a variety of attractions, they will be a great alternative to the usual beaches. There is also a large casino, various restaurants and bars on the territory of the center, so visitors can relax and have fun until late at night.
In the daytime, it will be comfortable to relax with children in the entertainment center. Cultural attractions in Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz is the oldest resort in Tenerife and is very different from neighboring beach villages. It is here that the main part of the indigenous people lives, and there is a huge number of important historical sites. The symbol of the city is the beautiful Charco Square, the main decoration of which is the statue of the Virgin Mary. All national holidays and important events take place on the square. Nearby, you can find several interesting tourist sites, popular restaurants and shops.
Among the religious attractions, the church of Nuestra Senora de la Pena de Francia is outstanding. Weddings take place here literally every night. The church is distinguished by its attractive appearance and luxurious interior decoration. A lot of romantic legends and beliefs are associated with this attraction.
Preserved on the territory of the resort and several important fortifications, including the medieval fortress of San Felipe (San Felipe).
Several centuries ago, it protected the coastal zone from numerous conquerors and pirates; the castle saved the fate of the city and local residents more than once. For hiking, the old fishing port is a great place. Over the past hundred years, it has not changed much, here you can still see the arriving fishermen’s boats, and there is a wonderful fish market near the port area.
One of the most beautiful architectural monuments is the Royal Customs Building (Casa de la Real). Despite the fact that it is a monument of a later period, next to the old buildings, the spectacular building looks very harmonious. Many of the historic houses have now been converted into entertainment venues and shops, making walking around the city even more enjoyable. More about cultural attractions
Things to do in Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz can offer its guests two exotic beaches covered with black volcanic sand.
The Playa Jardin beach is the most popular among vacationers. It is fully equipped for a comfortable stay and sports entertainment. The beach has literally everything you need for an exciting pastime: comfortable changing rooms and beach equipment rentals, several excellent restaurants, playgrounds for children and showers.
An incredibly beautiful tropical garden originates a few steps from the coast, so at any time you can change your stay on the sunny coast for a walk through the tropical thickets. Also near the beach is a large complex of pools with sea water. It will be a real find for vacationers with children and those who cannot swim. Playa Martianez is considered a “wild” beach; it has managed to preserve its original natural beauty.
It will not be the best place for a family holiday, since the sea on this stretch of coast is restless, but it will appeal to those who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle. Fans of natural attractions and hiking should definitely look into the local Botanical Garden.
It was founded in 1788 and is one of the oldest in the world.
On the territory of the garden there are more than a thousand plants brought from different islands of the Canary archipelago. Connoisseurs of local wine will definitely be impressed by a trip to the Casa del Vino wine storage located in the vicinity of the resort. It is the largest and oldest on the island. In addition to the most interesting Wine Museum, excursion participants will be able to visit a tasting room and buy their favorite wine at a local store. More about entertainment
Puerto de la Cruz attractions for families with children
Puerto de la Cruz is one of the most attractive family holiday resorts in the Canary Islands. There are many natural reserves and attractions, water parks and entertainment centers, as well as other places where you can have a great time with the whole family. The most popular holiday destination for tourists with children is Loro Park – an unusual zoo with an incredibly beautiful design.
It is located on the territory of a beautiful tropical garden. Parrots are one of the main inhabitants of this zoo. You can also see larger birds and some species of monkeys here. There is also a wonderful oceanarium on the territory of the zoo. It is very large, in addition to huge aquariums with fish, it has a large transparent tunnel, as well as a specially equipped hall in which penguins live. To see all the sights of Loro Park, it will not be enough for a whole day.
The most unusual entertainment center of the resort is Costa Martianez. It only remotely resembles modern water parks. This recreation center was opened in a unique area, next to healing thermal springs. There are several swimming pools for vacationers, and everyone can rent sun loungers and parasols. The entertainment complex is open from early morning until late in the evening, there is a cafe and a restaurant on its territory, and in the evenings discos are organized for visitors.
Those who most of all like to relax with children in nature should visit the local Botanical Garden.
The Canary Islands are famous for their exotic flora. The most unusual representatives of the plant world were collected in this botanical garden. Tropical flowers are of particular interest, some of them are real predators. Children will definitely enjoy walking among the thickets of palm trees, they will be able to see real tropical trees with vines, and also see how bananas and other exotic fruits grow.
Among the natural attractions of the resort, interesting for visiting with children, it is worth highlighting the Parque Taoro park. You can walk around this park for free, it is small, so it is accessible even for visiting with small children. The pearl of this park are the beautiful waterfalls hidden among the dense vegetation, their search for many tourists becomes an exciting event. The park is equipped with several viewing platforms, which offer panoramic views of the resort and the coast. There is also a restaurant where you can have a great family dinner.
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Auditorium Tenerife
From the series “Famous Expressionist Buildings”
Check on the map: Distance from Puerto de la Cruz center – 30.1 km.
The construction of the hall began in 1997, and the grand opening took place in 2003. The main feature of the building was an unusual wave-shaped roof, the height of some elements of which is 50 meters. The total weight of such an original roofing roof was 350 tons. Inside the building there are two concert halls, designed for 1,616 and 422 spectators, respectively.
In addition to concert halls, the cultural center has two galleries and a spacious hall; the interior decoration is also distinguished by incredible architectural forms. One of the main decorations of the Tenerife auditorium was the organ designed by the Spanish master Albert Blancafort. …
Read morePyramids of Guimar
From the series “The surviving pyramids of the planet”
Check on the map: Distance from the center of Puerto de la Cruz – 15 km.
Many scientists, including Thor Heyerdahl, categorically disagree with this theory of the appearance of the pyramids. In addition to round boulders from local fields, pieces of lava were also used in the construction of the pyramids. The ground before the construction of the next pyramid was carefully leveled, and the correct architectural form of the structures is completely incomprehensible: why make the right pyramids out of stones, if you can just pile them in a heap? Today, six ancient pyramids are combined into a large complex, on the territory of which there are several museums and beautiful recreation areas.
Many tourists tend to visit the Guimar pyramids on the day of the summer solstice to observe a unique phenomenon – a double sunset – another mystery of strange structures. …
Read moreWhat to see in Puerto de la Cruz – Kids and Parents Air
Hello friends! Today we will reveal the topic of the “northern capital” of Tenerife. What to see and where to go in Puerto de la Cruz? And, according to tradition, the article is “seasoned” with personal impressions, tips and recommendations from KnPAir.ru.
Article guide:
- Climate, features and general information
- Climate
- Is it worth going here with small children?
- How to get there?
- What to see in Puerto?
- Entertainment for children and parents
- Attractions
Climate, features, general information
Climate
I will not tire of repeating about the diversity of the island, if in the South it is dry, there is little vegetation and the swimming season is 365 days a year, then in the North everything is exactly the opposite.
Entrance from Playa Martianez. Foggy and sad
Puerto de la Cruz can be compared with the Baltic resorts. Yes, the winter here is warm and without snow, below 15 degrees does not happen. But, if we ignore the fact that in Jurmala or Klaipeda there is an actual winter and take summer as a basis, then it’s right one to one. It is also humid and chilly, fogs periodically cover the city (regardless of the time of year).
There is a positive side though. Puerto is replete with vegetation, not artificially planted, as in the South, but given by Mother Nature.
Is it worth going here with small children?
Answer: It is necessary to see the city in order to get a general idea of the island. There are also popular entertainment and historical attractions, which we will describe below. But for a long vacation, Puerto de la Cruz is not the best place.
Santa Barbara battery – bottom view. The impression is overshadowed by the rubbish thrown out by tourists from above
In addition to the high humidity, which children endure painfully, there is a very restless ocean, always big waves, rocky entries into the water.
More or less suitable beaches for small satellites are at a considerable distance.
How to get there?
By car:
From Los Cristianos take TF-1 towards Santa Cruz until exit 6, where you get off at TF-2 (landmark signs La Laguna and North Airport). Keep to the left near the tunnel to get to TF-5. We drive along it up to TF-31, then follow the signs.
From Adeje and Los Gigantes move to the town of Santiago del Teide, from where you need to get to the turn for TF-373 along the mountain road. After passing El-Tanque on a circle, we move to TF-5. Approaching Puerto, you will see signs, be guided by them.
By public transport:
From Los Cristianos you can take buses 110 and 111 with a change in Santa Cruz on route 103.
From Puerto Santiago there is a direct bus 325 to the city center.
What to see and where to go?
Entertainment that children and their parents will appreciate
Charco Square
For us it is a picturesque playground in the shade of trees, for the Canarians it is the center of the old town (the title photo was taken in front of the children’s area).
As always – soft and safe surface, lots of walkers and children! Arina calmly climbed onto this swing without outside helpSwing for disabled children
Loropark
This is the most exciting and enjoyable activity in the city, or rather on its outskirts. In Loro it will not be boring for sure. Animals, aquariums with various marine reptiles, penguinarium, killer whale shows, dolphins, fur seals and so on.
Article about the zoo
Buy tickets available online .
Pools of Lago Martianes
Huge pool complex with outdoor slides. Entrance is 5.5 euros for adults, 2.5 for children. Sun loungers, catering and other pleasures for an additional fee. Perhaps this is the only place in Puerto where you can really swim with children without compromising your health.
The official website of the complex https://ociocostamartianez.
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Attractions
Playa Martianes
Very close to the pools Lago Martianes is the promenade of the same name . In sunny weather, it is very beautiful here, but when clouds hang over the city, you feel so alone.
Don’t forget to use sunscreen! Even in cloudy weather in the Canary Islands, you can get burned. Remember – this is the equator
Sitio Litre
If you go from the promenade inland along Avenue Aguilar and Quesada and turn off at Sitio Litra then guess where you will end up? Correctly! At Sitio Litre Gardens . Opening hours from 9:30 to 18:00. Entrance fee (about 5 euros). This is a private estate, well, a very small one. Love Agatha Christie and orchids – you are here!
Taoro Park
Not far from Sitio Litre is the Taoro Public Park . The place is quite specific, for photographers.
The waterfall is a bonus. But in general, you don’t have to climb here (you have to go uphill). Fishing Harbor
In all guidebooks (ours is no exception), you will be sent to Fishing Harbor . Conventionally, it begins at Charco Square.
Ta-da-dam! Although in this picture we are rather tired of stuffiness and humidity, but how not to take a picture near the monument to the “Rybachka”, especially when she is clearly glad to see us!
Battery Santa Barbara
There are two museums in the harbor, however, we brought you here not for their sake, but for the sake of a historically significant Batteries Santa Barbara .
This fortification was built in the 18th century. The main purpose was protection from pirate raids. The fort is impressive. Cannons (trophies from foreign ships) dating back to the 18th century are also exhibited in the open air.
Walking around the fort If you reach the end, you will come to the Plaza de España and the City Hall.
Yes! Every self-respecting major city in Spain should have a square named after itself! Anglican Church with a memorial complex and Sortiha Park
Welcome sign saying we’ve come to the right place
Located a little further from Taoro Park. We couldn’t stop here. For us, it was not even the church itself that was of interest, although it is very unusual.
The church was closed, but the entrance to the territory is free
Our family pulled in this direction because of the memorial erected to those who died in a plane crash in 1977. For some reason, I decided (probably everything was mixed up in my head) that the memorial was erected in memory of the worst plane crash at Los Rodeos Airport when two airliners collided due to controller error and pilot carelessness in 1977.
So, having arrived, hoping to pay tribute to the memory of the dead, we found that we pay tribute, but for a completely different reason.
In 1980, a British charter flight at full speed crashed into the mountains near Los Rodeos due to a misunderstanding between the pilot and the controller.
The memorial is a small bench and a garden like this.
Playa Jardin
Subjectively, this is the most worthy beach of all in Puerto: dark gray fine sand, gentle sunset and clear water, waves and clouds have not been canceled.
Castillo San Philippe
Adjacent to Jardin Beach is a small castle built in honor of King Philip, the founder of the city. For some reason, without exception, the Spaniards consider it majestic and large, it is not clear why.
Today the castle is used by the authorities for events and exhibitions. In the yard, so to speak, a cannon was installed. And, if you go around it, you will see stone “sculptures” – neatly built turrets made of stones of various sizes.
Such stone turrets, and not too lazy!
Ancient cemetery
Don’t be surprised that such a strange place made it to our list. According to rumors, well-known politicians and figures are buried here.
We didn’t go into details. We did not break the silence with our reasoning, as we believe that any cemetery, whether it is ancient or founded yesterday, is sacred in itself. Therefore, we just went in and made sure that the cemetery from the guidebooks exists, and it is different from the ones we are used to. See also:
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What to see in Puerto de la Cruz – Real Tenerife. Real Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz is rightfully the pearl of the northern coast, the first resort town of Tenerife and one of the oldest ports. An incredible combination of narrow harbor streets and fortress cannons, modern hotels and cozy restaurants, green squares and breathtaking viewpoints, a unique microclimate that provides comfortable weather conditions all year round, as well as an extensive cultural program of the city attracts tourists from all over the world.
Here are the main attractions of Puerto de la Cruz. 1. Loro Parque
Despite the negative publicity regarding killer whale and dolphin parks, Loro Parque is still one of the main attractions in Tenerife. Whether you write it down in the sights depends on how you feel about animals in captivity.
Loro Parque provides 135,000 square meters of subtropical gardens, including 7,000 palm trees, filled with exotic birds and wildlife. It boasts the largest and most diverse collection of parrots ever collected in the world. It is thanks to the parrots that the park is called Loro. The largest artificial iceberg inhabited by penguins, the largest dolphinarium in Europe, and besides, lions, gorillas, jaguars, sloths, red pandas, crocodiles, tigers, flamingos, turtles and many other experiences that allow you to spend almost all day in the park. Also here you can watch four types of performances: with fur seals, dolphins, killer whales and parrots.
Tickets cost €38 for adults and €26 for children (6 to 11 years old) and include admission to all shows.
Address: Av. Loro Parque, s/n
2. Botanical Garden
The “Garden of Acclimatization” (Jardín de Aclimatación) in Tenerife was opened on August 17, 1788 by decree of King Charles III and acted as an intermediate center allowing botanists to acclimatize exotic plants before transplanting them into the royal gardens. It is the oldest botanical garden in Tenerife and the second in Spain after Madrid. Here are collected the main collections of tropical and subtropical plants. There are many plants and trees that are interesting for their beauty, size, age, rarity, or distant origin. One of the puzzles of the botanical garden is how to fit in a photo a fabulous ficus of incredible size, which is royally spread in the very center of this picturesque jungle.
Entrance fee – 3 euros.
Opening hours: daily from 9.00 to 18.00. Address: Calle Retama, 2
3. Lago Martianez and Martianez beach
Designed by Lanzarote architect César Manrique, the pool complex in Lago Martianez impresses with its size and beauty and offers guests a variety of activities for both adults and children.
Seven pools, including a large artificial lake of 15,000 sq. m, in the center of which there is an island with a restaurant and a casino. Around are tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, pedestrian bridges, and, of course, various sculptures and monuments of Cesar Manrique himself. At night, the pools are illuminated from below and the walkways sparkle, creating a stunning entrance to the Casino. Entrance €5.50 for a full day including sun lounger and free Wi-Fi.
Opening hours: daily from 10.00 to 18.00. Address: Avenida de Colon
Martiánez beach is nearby. Mostly it was chosen by surfers, however, the locals are happy to swim there and even fish. Previously, in the rock to which it adjoins, there was a source of drinking water, to which the locals attributed healing properties. According to the testimonies of seafarers, this water remained fresh in barrels for a long time.
4. Battery
Santa BarbaraBattery Santa Barbara reminds us that Puerto has long been the main port in Tenerife, after the destruction of Garachico by a volcanic eruption in 1706.
And it was the main defensive structure of the time when formidable pirates reigned in the seas and oceans. Built in the 18th century, the Santa Barbara battery (Batería de Santa Barbara) was designed to ward off corsairs and pirates from the port. And now you can find a collection of cannons of the 18th and 19th centuries here. And the view of the raging ocean will leave few indifferent. Address: Calle las Lonjas, 3
5. Fort San Felipe
The fortress of San Felipe is also one of the fortifications that were conceived in the past to protect the city from attacks by pirates and corsairs. The project was created by the engineer Prospero Cassol in 1634 and served its purpose until 1878. It was once surrounded by a moat and had a drawbridge, the place of which is now occupied by a fixed footbridge.
This building served not only to protect the coast, but also to care for the sick, served as an infirmary, warehouse, shooting gallery, restaurant, etc.
Now the fortress is a cultural center where exhibitions and various events are held.
Address: Calle Luis Lavaggi, 10.
6. Jardin Beach
Jardin Beach was also designed by Cesar Manrique and has been Puerto’s main beach since 1993. One kilometer long, it stretches from Punta Brava opposite Loro Parque to Castillo San Felipe. Fine black sand, a picturesque square with exotic plants and a raging ocean are the perfect tandem for walking. On the beach there are cafes and restaurants, as well as showers, changing rooms and toilets.
7. Area
CharcoThis square is often referred to as the “heart” of the city. According to one version, it got its name Plaza del Charco (“charco” from the Spanish for “puddle, pond or pool”) thanks to a pool of sea water. According to another version, one of the names of the square sounds like Plaza del Charco de los Camarones, or “Square where there is a shrimp pond.” It is said that earlier, thanks to the tides, the waves rolled from the pier to the square, leaving numerous puddles, some of which were surrounded by stones in order to breed shrimp and fish in them.
There are numerous restaurants around the square. And on the square itself, magnificent Indian laurels, brought from Cuba in 1852, have been preserved. There is also a large children’s playground. It is on this square that city events are often held, including the New Year’s Eve. 8. Church Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia
The main church of Puerto da la Cruz, Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, was built at the very end of the 17th century. Here you can see Moorish Mudéjar wooden ceilings typical of the Canary Islands. There is also a fairly extensive collection of various silver utensils, made in Cuba in the 18th century by the famous silversmith Escobar. But the main treasure, of course, is the image of the Virgin of Carmen, the guardian of coastal cities and the protector of all sailors, especially revered in Puerto de la Cruz. In front of the church there is a cozy square with a fountain, where you can relax for a while in the shade of palm trees while walking around the city.
9. San Telmo Chapel and San Telmo Beach
Chapel of San Telmo (Ermita de San Telmo) was built in the middle of the XVIII century and its appearance is very authentic. It is consecrated in the name of Pedro Gonzalez San Pedro Telmo. This monk was known as the patron saint of sailors. A small white building with a built-in belfry-arch for one bell, an adjacent courtyard planted with palm trees and flowers. In July, when the city celebrates the feast of the fishermen, the statue of St. Thelma, like the Virgin of Carmen from the church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, is solemnly carried out of the sanctuary, and then sent in a decorated boat with the best fishermen on a solemn voyage. By the way, the nearby San Telmo natural pools received this year the Blue Flag, an important international award confirming the quality of the marine recreation area.
Address: Calle de San Telmo, 5
10. El Peñón del Fraile
Peñón del Fraile, or “Rock of the Monk”, a symbolic place for the locals, not only because of the magnificent views of the coast from the cliff, but also because of its history.
The rock was formed as a result of the Taoro volcano eruption in 1430. It owes its name to the monk Juan Jesus, who in the 18th century often climbed to its top to pray alone. Luis Lavaggi, a Genoese by birth, fell in love with this corner of the city and ennobled the natural creation by decorating it in 1813 with a cross and a stone staircase. The temple was built in 1855 and was restored in 2003 with a new bronze dome. Of course, there were some legends about pirates here too. It is said that the famous pirate hid his treasures in one of the crevices of the rock 19century of Caraperro. Address: Calle Luis Lavaggi, 2D
11. Taoro Park
Taoro Park is located on the mountain of the same name, offering breathtaking views of the city of Puerto de la Cruz. On the territory, with an area of more than 100 thousand square meters, there are many gardens, alleys, viewing platforms, fountains and waterfalls.
Taoro Park is divided into three main areas: La Atalaya (watchtower), Camino de la Sortija (ring road) and Taoro Gardens.
In the area of La Atalaya is the observation deck “Dulce Maria Loinas”. In the area of Camino de la Sortija, you can almost always see athletes training here every day. One of the main buildings of Taoro Park are the Gran Hotel Taoro and the Anglican Church. Gran Hotel Taoro built in 1890 year, at that time was one of the most important hotels on the island and hosted celebrities such as Agatha Christie. Address: Ctra. Taoro, 27
12. La Paz observation deck
La Paz Lookout is a great place to enjoy views of Puerto da la Cruz and the ocean. There is also a restaurant there. Great view both during the day and at night of the city.
Next to the viewpoint is the 16th century chapel La Ermita de San Amaro. This is the oldest religious building in Puerto de la Cruz. Saint Maurus, in whose honor the chapel was erected, is famous for his miracles, in particular, walking on water.
Address: Calle Castaño, 1.
13. Sitio Litre Orchid Garden
This is Tenerife’s oldest garden, dating back 220 years.
On its territory there is a private mansion built in 1730. According to some sources, the monastery was originally located. In 1774, the English merchant Archibald Little bought this villa, and it became known as Littles Place – “Little’s Place”. The Spaniards remade this name in their own way – “Sitio Litre”. And until now, the villa is the possession of the British. Its owners decided to open the doors of their luxurious garden to the general public. Here is the largest collection of orchids on the entire island, the oldest and largest dracaena in Puerto de la Cruz, as well as exhibits reminiscent of the visits of celebrities such as the famous explorer, encyclopedic scientist and botanist Alexander von Humboldt or Agatha Christie.
The garden has a café and a shop with traditional goods and an exhibition of various paintings donated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, with which there is a close collaboration.
Opening hours: daily from 9.30 to 17.00. Address: Camino Sitio Liter, S/N.
Ticket price: from EUR 4.50
14. Archaeological Museum
Housed in a 19th-century Canarian mansion in the maritime area of La Ranilla, the Archaeological Museum houses a large collection of Guanche pottery and mummified remains. Here you can also find a magnificent collection of maps from the 17th century and visit thematic exhibitions dedicated to various historical and cultural aspects of the Canary Islands.
Address: Calle el Lomo, 9ª. Opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00. Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00.
15. Fishing port
Puerto de la Cruz originally developed as a port for the wealthy city of La Orotava, exporting sugar and wine to the New World. From its founding in 1506 until independence from La Orotava in 1651, it was known as Puerto de la Orotava.
Today, the port is easy to spot by the fishing boats that float on the surface or stand on dry land.
During holidays such as the winter and summer carnivals, the port side is filled with drink stalls, hot dog vans and churro bars.
At the top of the pebbly beach, a bronze statue of a fisherwoman, the work of local artist Julio Nieto, takes pride of place: a full-length woman with an octopus basket on her head and a bucket of fish swaying beside her. A favorite spot for selfies, it is regularly the focus of tourists’ cameras.
Next to the port is the beautiful former customs house Casa Aduana, built in 1620, which now houses the Tourist Office and the Eduardo Westerdahl Museum of Contemporary Art (MACEW)
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The history of the resort
It is located in the Orotava Valley in the north of the island, 25 km from the Santa Rodeos airport and 37 km from the capital of Tenquerife.
The rich and varied flora with evergreen forests (monteverde), extensive banana plantations outside the city is due to the influence of the trade winds, which maintain the resort’s humid climate.
Here life passes at its unhurried pace. It seems that elderly seniors, playing dominoes in the shade of numerous palm trees brought from Cuba, office workers rushing to work, children playing on playgrounds, do not notice the numerous tourists at all.
Puerto de la Cruz began its existence in the 16th century as the port of the community of La Orotava. Soon a square and a church were built in the port, but Puerto de la Cruz remained an inconspicuous fishing village until the eruptions of Mount Teide, the highest point in all of Spain, destroyed the main port of the island of Garachico in 1706.
Thus, Puerto (as the inhabitants call it for short) became the most important port of the island. The settlement grew and soon became an important trade center for wine, the production of which was facilitated by fruitful vineyards.
At the end of the 19th century, the city with full municipal autonomy came to the attention of moneybags from Foggy Albion, who chose Puerto as a place to relax.
Healthy ocean air and mild climate increasingly attracted guests, for whose accommodation the first Grand Hotel Taoro was built and the old mansions Monopol and Marquesa were converted into hotels. After the development of the island of the sunny south by the government in the 80s of the XX century, numerous tourists rushed there, and the city became the second most important.
Attractions of the resort
It is definitely worth getting into the city, as its embankment is a favorite place for itinerant musicians, artists who bring culture to the masses, and street vendors of contraband goods has been and remains a place for a pleasant walk for couples in love and families with children .
If you need freshly caught seafood and fish, you can go shopping in the morning at the local fishing port (near Harbor Street – Calle de la Marina) or even easier – go to the nearest supermarket.
There is also a decent assortment of dairy products and cheeses.
Please note that there is a poor selection of cereals in stores. To buy buckwheat – you still need to look. The same is true for loose leaf black tea. Almost a deficit, who would have thought? Of course, the choice in bags is good, but sometimes you want to drink natural tea as well.
And about the dishes of the local Canarian cuisine, where meat and seafood predominate, we tell in this article.
Such sights of the city as the botanical garden, “Loro Parque” or parrot park, the central square of the city “Plaza del Charco”, the Archaeological Museum, the Anglican Church of All Saints and “Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia”, etc. are always attractive not only for old English people, but also for tourists of all ages.
Puerto de la Cruz beaches
The Atlantic Ocean in the north of the island is no longer in check and swimming in it is often dangerous due to huge waves.
There are 2 beaches in the resort that deserve attention.
Playa Martianez
The natural beach in the eastern part of the city is covered with black volcanic sand. It is 350 m long and 25 m wide. kitesurfers.
Near this beach, a complex of artificial lakes Lago Martianez filled with ocean water and islands of volcanic lava has become an excellent alternative to swimming in the unpredictable ocean. The complex is the creation of the architect and artist Caesar Manrique, according to whose project the unique lakes were created in 1977.
An artificial lake with an area of 15,000 square meters with fountains occupies almost half of the entire complex. Small pools are for children. Lago Martianez, decorated with numerous palm trees, installations and sculptures of the architect, is open every day from 10:00 to 19:00, but you can only enter until 17:00.
A ticket for one adult will cost 3.5 €,
for children aged 4 to 10 years – 0.5 €.
Discounts are available for 2-4 week passes.Playa Jardin
Spacious beach, surrounded by palm groves, located in the western part of the resort and covered with dark volcanic sand.
Architect Cesar Manrique completed the beach by 1993, using 4,000 concrete breakwater blocks and 230,000 volcanic sand.
Its length, with rocks divided into three sections, is 700 m, width – 50 m. There is a botanical garden next to it, from which the beach got its name.
Hotels Puerto de la Cruz
Unprotected from bad weather, clouds and frequent rainfall, Puerto is not so attractive for bigwigs in the hotel business, who prefer to build hotels in the southern part of the island, where the air temperature is several degrees higher.
We talk about the weather in Tenerife by months in this review – you should definitely take it into account when planning your vacation.
Therefore, there are not many hotels in the city, among which these deserve attention.
BOTANICO 5* GL&SPA
The luxurious hotel of the Gran Luxe category is one 6-storey building.
The hotel has 5 bars, 2 swimming pools with sea and fresh water, a luxurious SPA center and a children’s playground.
A distinctive feature of the hotel is that the hotel staff asks guests not to visit bars and restaurants in shorts after 20:00.
Evening dress code is required to visit the Oriental restaurant. There is live music in the lobby in the evenings.
A free bus runs between the hotel and the city center on weekdays.
SEMIRAMIS 5*
The hotel consists of 17 floors and is located on the ocean, but there is no beach near the hotel. All standard double rooms and 2 suites have a sea view. Right in the rocky shore there is a swimming pool with ocean water. In addition to it, there are 2 more swimming pools with fresh water and heating. Distance to the city center – 1.5 km, to the nearest beach Playa Martianez – 1.3 km.
BAHIA PRINCIPE SAN FELIPE 4*
One multi-storey tower building with 260 rooms located 200 m from Playa Martianez beach, next to the Lago Martianez shopping center and the complex of artificial lakes.
The hotel has three swimming pools, two of which are heated in winter, three bars, a shop, a hairdresser.The view from the windows is amazing: some rooms overlook the Atlantic Ocean, while others look out onto the Teide volcano, which is the symbol of Tenerife and is even depicted on its coat of arms.
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The hotel, like the previous one, is located near the shopping center and Lago Martianez, 50 m from the beach. The hotel has 2 swimming pools and solariums on its rooftops.
MELIA PUERTO DE LA CRUZ 4*
The hotel building, located 1 km from Playa Martianez beach, was built back in 1973, and its reconstruction was completed by 1998.
On its territory, immersed in greenery, there are 2 swimming pools for adults and 1 for children. In the evening, in addition to watching the show, you can walk to the center or the botanical garden in just 10 minutes.
It is worth mentioning such “fours” as a cozy hotel with a green area SOL PARQUE SAN ANTONIO 4 *, located near Taoro Park, 2 km from the ocean, and the eight-story SOL PUERTO PLAYA 4 *, which deserves special attention, because it is located in 200 m from Playa Jardin beach and only 500 m from the commercial and historical center of the city.
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In the south, Las Americas smoothly flows into Los Cristianos – another, but more “compact” and quiet resort of the island. 
Familiar names: “condensed milk”, “crayfish necks”, “caviar” – but for some reason, everything is “made in Germany”. It turns out that it is cheaper to bring from Germany… 
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Sand for Teresitas beach was specially imported from the Sahara. 
The entrance to the water is gentle and there are almost never strong waves, which means that children will like it here. 
The beach is well equipped. There is a rental of sun loungers and umbrellas (about 5 euros per day), cafes and bars, toilets and showers. There is a rental of beach equipment and kiosks selling beach accessories. 
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And to each generation was born a creature of light and a creature of darkness. And great armies clashed by night in the ancient war between good and evil. There was magic then, nobility, and unimaginable cruelty. And so it was until the day that a false sun exploded over Trinity, and man forever traded away wonder for reason.
I can’t say enough good things about this show. If you happen to catch it and have no idea what’s going on, don’t give up – just pay close attention and you’ll be utterly enthralled with the brilliance of this show. Carnivale is “out of the box” thinking, which I always love, so unless you enjoy the same old, same old programming, give Carnivale a whirl. It’s worth your viewing pleasure!
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The show was cancelled by HBO after two seasons (2003-2005) not only because viewing rates had dropped significantly but also for financial reasons. The present article explores how fiction and reality interact in the show’s complex narrative pattern, which disrupts the formulaic structure of traditional TV series. The constant oscillation between both realms disorientates the viewers as they venture into a world where dreams and reality conflate, creating its own fictional reality, while the narrative’s complex pattern and subtext induce greater involvement on the viewers’ behalf as the unfolding story requires their complete attention in order to decipher its meaning. The fusion between history (the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression) and fiction enhances the viewer’s sense of confusion. The numerous cultural, historical and geographical references create a blurred area located between fiction and reality.
HBO a annulé la série après deux saisons (2003-2005), non seulement parce que les taux d’audience avaient baissé de manière importante, mais aussi pour des raisons financières. Cet article explore comment la fiction et la réalité interagissent dans le récit complexe de la série, qui rompt avec les formules d’une série télévisée traditionnelle. L’oscillation constante entre la fiction et la réalité désoriente les téléspectateurs lorsqu’ils s’aventurent dans un monde où les rêves et la réalité se confondent, et elle crée une réalité fictive propre, pendant que la structure complexe du récit et des thèmes sous-jacents induisent un engagement croissant chez le spectateur puisque le développement de l’histoire demande toute son attention pour déchiffrer sa signification. Le mélange entre l’histoire (le Dust Bowl et la Grande Dépression) et la fiction augmente la confusion du spectateur. Les multiples références culturelles, historiques et géographiques produisent un espace flou entre la fiction et la réalité.
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It’s HBO’, that was a real TV kind of thing to do3”.
Besides being melded into historical reality, the intricate subtext, which had been subtly woven into Carnivàle’s plot, made it, at the time, one of the most disconcerting and abstruse shows on television since Twin Peaks (ABC, 1990-1991)6. The plot revolves around two parallel storylines, which slowly converge toward one another to conflate into one single plot during the show’s last two episodes.
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During the opening title sequence8 the viewer is literally drawn into the world of Carnivàle as the camera zooms into a deck of Tarot cards immediately gesturing “the viewer toward the occult9” realm of the narrative. As the camera moves into one of the cards10, the viewer is transported through a fictional world of paintings11, which transitions seamlessly into the real world, denoted by historical footage of the Thirties12. The camera then moves back out before entering another card, and so on. The camera’s constant oscillation between fiction – the paintings – and reality – the news reels – conveys a sense of confusion among viewers as it questions the boundary between both realms, while the haunting score enhances the hypnotic effect of the opening title sequence13.
Anderson), the carnival’s dwarf manager. The prologue not only evokes that of J.R.R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings (1954)14, but immediately captures the viewer’s attention as it presents him/her with the plot’s narrative framework:
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There is undoubtedly a Lynchean colouring to this dream segment, which is reminiscent of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper’s surreal “red room dream” in Twin Peaks (1, 3). Indeed, as in Dale Cooper’s dream in which the evil character of Bob appears through flashes of light, the Tattooed Man, whom we see running through the fields in Ben’s nightmare, is glimpsed at through flashes of lightning conferring an almost subliminal effect to the dream’s imagery. Consequently, the viewer is left with the impression he/she has just awoken from a nightmare, which he/she only remembers fragmentarily. As Knauf explains, “it’s done in flashes, and it’s done almost to an abstraction” to “start a clue going17”. The dream ends almost as abruptly as it began with Ben waking up in his home. The opening scene of Carnivàle clearly mirrors the opening title sequence as we move from the world of fiction (Samson’s prologue and Ben’s dream) to the tragic reality of Ben’s mother’s death in a dust-ridden Oklahoma farm.
Facing them is a mirror in which they can both see Henry “Hack” Scudder and Lucius Belyakov. This scene functions as a visual chiasmus in which Scudder, Ben’s father19, wearing an evening jacket and a top hat, can be seen seated behind Brother Justin while Belyakov20, Justin’s father, dressed in a Russian uniform, is sitting behind Ben. 
Yet dreams are also a means to reflect the uncertainty and the fear of the period, as Ruthie, the snake charmer, tells Ben in Hot and Bothered: “Everyone has bad dreams. It’s the times we live in. It’s hard to feel safe…”
You’re in charge of the baggage trailer.
As he leaves the trailer, the eyes of the fœtus open suddenly – “a great moment22” according to Knauf – warning the viewer about the uncanny and eerie aspect of the story, maybe also a way for the director to tell the viewer: “keep your eyes wide open”. When Ben tells Samson he has just come from the baggage trailer, the latter retorts: “We don’t got no baggage trailer. Nobody’s got a baggage trailer. It’s an old carnie gag, like hunting for snipe.” When Ben brings Samson to the place where the trailer was it has, to his great surprise, disappeared. But there is an uncanny feeling when Ben shows Samson the photo he found “[i]n the trailer that ain’t there”.
These details convey a sense of realism to the narrative. Ben’s photograph illustrates the “need to authenticate the ‘real’: [as] the photograph [is] ([an] immediate witness of ‘what was here’)24”, shedding light on the flaws and cracks of reality through which surreal events slip into the narrative, enhancing not only the weird atmosphere which imbues the show, but also the lifelike features which characterize the entire series.
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Not only does Norman act as the revealer of Justin’s true nature – “my greatest evil: saving your life!” – but he is there to witness the event of the Creature of Darkness within Justin (“Justin there is a demon within you”, The Day that Was the Day (1.12). Yet he is unable to kill him in cold blood when Justin pleads with him to do so, and as such he remains Justin’s “last link to humanity26”. It is only when Justin fully reveals his evil nature that Norman will try to assassinate him during one of the preacher’s public rallies (Lincoln Highway, UT, 2.9,). Norman’s failure to kill Justin, the Usher of Destruction27, may illustrate, in a certain way, man’s inability to prevent the Armageddon.
While sitting one evening with a group of hobos around a campfire he tells the undercover reporter Tommy Dolan: “I lost my God”. This episode signals his progressive switch over to the “dark side of the Force”. Meanwhile, Jonesy loses his faith in Samson, having discovered while visiting Management’s trailer (Black Blizzard, 1.4) that there was no one behind the curtains. The segment’s chiaroscuro lighting establishes a visual tension enhanced by the haunting score, while the contrasting interplay between light and dark signal the uncertainty and ambiguity of the scene warning the viewers against any reliance on what they and Jonesy see. 
In the final episode, Sofie, who is locked up in the cabin off Brother Justin’s house, confronts a black female figure dressed in a funeral veil whom the viewer believes once more to be Apollonia. As the figure nears Sofie, she lifts up her veil revealing not Apollonia’s face but Sofie’s who tells her “This… is… your… house”: thus giving shape to the cryptic sentence “Every Prophet in her House” uttered to Sofie by a young girl she passes by as she is walking along the road leading her to New Canaan (The Road to Damascus, 2.6). This scene is a perfect illustration of the show’s puzzle-like pattern in which all the pieces seem to fall into place retrospectively.
2), when Brother Justin has one of his visions while combing his hair in front of a mirror. The comb suddenly sticks and yanks a piece of flesh from his scalp. Another piece comes and another, until his entire face is peeling off as he finally shreds the mask of skin from his head revealing Ben Hawkins’s face. “Who are you?” asks Justin while gazing at the ghoulish sight. This segment is a nod to Lynch’s TV series, notably the episode (Lonely Souls, 2.14) in which Leland Palmer, while looking at himself in the mirror, sees the reflection of Killer Bob’s face – the demonic entity hosted in Leland’s body – smirking back not really at him but at the viewer.
If we consider the first (Milfay) and last episodes (New Canaan, CA) of the show, we cannot avoid noticing the obvious circularity of the plotline. The close of the first episode ends with Ben healing Maddy, the young disabled girl. While performing his cure on the young girl’s legs the surrounding nature withers of life, the flower petals fall, the grass wilts and blackens progressively. To cure the little girl, Ben has had to sacrifice the surrounding nature29. This scene is mirrored during the show’s final cliffhanger as we see Sofie entering the cornfield. As she begins healing Brother Justin the surrounding corn ears blacken and wither progressively row after row. The circular pattern of the narrative tends to corroborate Chris Albrecht’s claim that the second season of Carnivàle was to end so as to propose a satisfactory close-ended conclusion to the viewers and it seems, therefore, possible to believe that the series’ creator, who introduced the cliffhanger, was hoping to pressure HBO into pursuing the show30.
By disrupting the linearity of the narrative process, the dreams and visions introduce an unstable verisimilitude, which not only puzzles the viewer, but leads him/her to the discovery of an apparently unknown reality. Moreover, the binary and circular patterns of Carnivàle’s narrative deviate from the traditional narratological canons, greatly contributing to the show’s constant interplay between fiction and reality. Another prominent aspect of Carnivàle I wish to explore now is the way in which Daniel Knauf wove fiction into historical reality by notably altering historical chronology, creating once again confusion and disorientation as the narration manipulates time and space.
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However, the chronological and geographical discrepancies question the show’s realism.
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This particular scene underlines the sense of mutual aid, which, according to some of Terkel’s witnesses, has disappeared nowadays39. The ubiquity of poverty at the time is made clear from the very first episode of the series as we see Ben walking along the railroad tracks where the poor migrants have set up their encampment recalling the photos taken, at the time, by Dorothea Lange40 who chronicled the lives of the migrants and displaced people during the Dust Bowl.
And I ask myself, what are these things? What are they if not evidence of God’s fury? What are they if not harbingers of the Apocalypse?
Thus, while these historical events anchor the fictional narrative into historical reality, by distorting them so they fit the narrative pattern, the producer blurs once more the boundaries between fiction and reality. Yet, while fictionalizing history the show creates its own fictional reality.
Hence, while contributing to what Barthes termed the Reality Effect, the radio will also provide for the show’s meta-fictional aspect.
” Brother Justin, like The Shadow’s foe, is a prisoner of his own dreams and visions, which recurrently come to haunt him at night, bestowing upon his shadowy character an aura of mystery. It is, however, worth noticing here again the anachronistic feature of this scene. The Shadow was a famous radio show all throughout the Thirties. However, the episode used in this short segment is entitled The Silent Avenger45, and was broadcasted on March 13, 1938. Yet, Carnivàle is supposed to take place in 1934. This throws light once more on the way in which the authors manipulate and distort historical facts to suit the narrative pattern.
His errand is punctuated by the recurrent question raised at the end of each broadcast: “And what about Brother Justin? Where is he? Where are you, Brother Justin?” This mise en abyme effect is enhanced in Pick a Number (1.6). As we hear Tommy Dolan’s recurrent question, an old garage owner is sitting listening to the radio. Meanwhile, the viewer sees through the open garage doorframe Brother Justin walking by in the distance and disappearing into the night, signalling to the viewer the beginning of his dark and solitary errand into the wilderness.
It’s a new age.” It is to be noted that his programme is an evening show: as Robert J. Brown argues, while discussing the reason for which Orson Welles’s broadcast “War of the Worlds46” was so conclusive in inciting panic among the listeners, “tuning late was a strong conditioning factor47”.
Yet Roosevelt was not the only talented radio orator who understood the power of the new medium. Such was also the case of one of America’s most potent radio demagogues, the so-called Radio Priest, Father Charles Edward Coughlin, who greatly inspired the character of Brother Justin. The radio progressively becomes the medium through which Justin will manipulate minds and convert his flock of listeners to his cause with his religious evening programme: Brother Justin’s Church of the Air49. The radio’s potent influence is illustrated by the way in which Justin enrols Varlyn Stroud – Los Moscos (2.1) – who is in prison, while his radio show is being broadcasted. We hear Justin’s voice in a subliminal message call on Stroud – “You will be my apostle” – as he sets him free, a way of demonstrating the radio’s hold over the listeners and the power exerted by those who mastered that medium.
Justin’s rhetoric owes much to that of Roosevelt who would routinely refer to himself in the first person and address the American public as “you” allowing for his words to come over as a friendly conversation50 conveying a sense of close interaction with the public: “And though I am alone in this studio I can sense your presence. You are with me and I am with you” (Los Moscos, 2.1).
Stolen by the international bankers. Stolen by the crooked politicians. Stolen by cheap immigrant labour” (Los Moscos, 2.1). This sermon clearly echoes some of Father Coughlin’s: “Keep America safe for Americans and not the hunting ground of international plutocrats!52”; “the international bankers of ill repute53”, which highlight both features of anti-semitism and populism. Both Roosevelt54 and Coughlin had outstanding voices, which proved a significant asset for an aural medium like the radio. Yet, Justin’s warm, enthralling and mesmerizing voice, which has an almost sexual tone to it, seems closer to that of Coughlin’s than of Roosevelt’s. Donald Warren quotes the writer Wallace Stegner’s detailed description of Father Coughlin’s voice in 1935:
The way in which Knauf mingles historical and fictional reality in Carnivàle subtly outlines this tacit agreement between the producer and the viewers.
The eerie and murky atmosphere of the series focuses on the dark side of the human experience. The mysterious Management, the real freaks (Samson and Sabina the Scorpion Woman) and the fake ones (Turtle Boy and The Man Eating Chicken61), contribute to the show’s unsettling atmosphere while inviting the viewer to reflect on human nature. 
The sideshow’s main attraction depicts Salome’s dance of the seven veils, which reminds us of the Cooch show performed by the Dreiffus women in Carnivàle.
However, as soon as Ben arrives on the scene, the side-show’s circuit is disrupted:
By anchoring the narrative into spatial and territorial reality, Knauf enhances the plot’s credibility.
Other towns like Creed are not even mentioned on any map of Oklahoma. New Canaan, the carnival’s final destination, is a small town located in San Benito County, south of Salinas. One soon gets lost in this geographical maze69 and begins to lose track of the route followed by the wandering sideshow as it becomes impossible to map the space represented by the lines and nodes of the towns, which appear and disappear in the fissures and fault lines of the landscape. Yet, when the sideshow reaches Lincoln Highway (Lincoln Highway, UT, 2, 9) the unfolding of events suddenly picks up speed, accelerating the narrative’s rhythm as both plotlines finally merge.
While embedding fiction into the historical template of the Thirties, Daniel Knauf deliberately adds a layer of confusion as he distorts and conflates the chronological course of events. Hence, while the realms of history and fiction collide, “The Grapes of Wrath meets David Lynch”70.
Carnivàle contributed to the advent of new type of viewer which Pierre Bourdieu ironically defined as a kind of “post-modern hermeneutist73”.
To some degree, these æsthetic shifts can be linked to new reception practices enabled by the home archiving of videos, net discussion lists, and web program guides”, p. 145.
Rejecting the need for plot closure within every episode that typifies conventional episodic form, narrative complexity foregrounds ongoing stories across a range of genres”, p. 32.
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» In Hélène Duccini, La télévision et ses mises en scène (1998), Paris, Armand Colin, 2010, p. 17.
Hale, Oxford, Blackwell Publishing, 2006, p. 229-234, p. 233.
The Usher of Destruction is a harbinger of the End of Times to usher in the Armageddon.
During the first episode Jonesy seats Maddy and her brother in the Colossus Ferris Wheel and in the final episode he will make sure that both Iris and Justin are firmly seated in the wheel. This could possibly be read as parable of the fall from innocence (childhood) to sin (adulthood), from the Age of Wonder to that of Reason. This is corroborated by the fact that the atomic bomb also stands for a metaphor of this dramatic change, as Daniel Knauf explains, “[t]hat event marked the end of man as a child. That’s when man entered his adulthood”.
The tenant man stared after it, his rifle in his hand. His wife was beside him, and the quiet children behind. And all of them stared after the tractor.” John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath (1939), New York-London, Penguin Books, 2006, p. 38-39.
People living in whatever they could junk together”, p. 51.
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Il est l’auteur de trois article sur l’œuvre de Shakespeare intitulés: « Hamlet and Melancholy » dans Hamlet (CNED-Didier Erudition, 1997), « Shakespeare’s Anatomy of Madness in Context » dans « The true blank of thine eye ». Approches critiques de King Lear (Presses de l’université Paris-Sorbonne, 2009) et « Influence and Resurgence of Cinema and Cinematic Motifs in Two French Stagings of Antony and Cleopatra » dans Shakespeare on Screen: The Roman Plays (Presses Universitaires de Rouen et du Havre, 2009). Il est aussi l’auteur d’un article intitulé « Géographie et cartographie fictionnelles dans l’Utopie de Thomas More » publié dans la revue Moreana (décembre 2010). Il a par ailleurs écrit un article portant sur les séries télévisées « So many traps to set »: Subversion and Subversiveness in Profit » (GRAAT On-Line issue no. 6 December 2009 http://www.graat.fr/tv15duverger.pdf) ainsi que d’un article portant sur la contre-culture « Sex, Drugs and Protest: The Film Industry and the Counterculture » à paraître dans la revue électronique EOLLE.
Il prépare actuellement une thèse sur la parodie dans le théâtre de Tom Stoppard sous la direction d’Elisabeth Angel-Perez.
The giant costume parade will last for two days and is expected to attract millions of visitors. 
The troupe is the students of one Master, the guys understand and feel each other and the director from half a breath, half a look. The repertoire is so diverse and multifaceted that it will not leave anyone indifferent. 
Petersburg today. The best of Russian theaters founded in the 21st century. They don’t “serve” here, they live here. It seems that the “Workshop” is a real family. They play like they breathe. Such organicity and naturalness have never been seen before. 
It really surprises, amazes, delights – how is it done?? Thanks to everyone involved in this miracle! 
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One hundred years of “Russian Seasons”, the cradle from which the entire modernist ballet of the twentieth century emerged, starting with this very choreography by Fokine. Well, and so, one might say, on trifles: eighty years since Sergei Diaghilev died in Venice, the man who invented The Seasons, launched and supported on the go for two decades. So these eighty years are also from the date of the death of the enterprise as a whole. Considering how ballet rushes about with its history and myths, how it loves to celebrate anniversaries, at least something was expected from the Mariinsky Theater. So what? Look: as if nothing had happened, we are shown a collection that has been accumulated for a long time, so that many of the exhibits are still not very cleaned. Where is the premiere? Where is the reconstruction of some archival issue, since in twenty years Diaghilev’s entreprise has produced dozens of hours of excellent ballet spectacle? 
But for some reason it makes me sad. The former ballet manager Mahar Vaziev had many shortcomings, but they had something to forgive. And the current theater and forgive nothing. There is nothing to complain about, however, either: he is impeccably boring. It is somehow especially evident that the choreography of the early twentieth century – unsteady, fluid, flirting, spicy, like the conversations of poets in Stray Dog or Vyacheslav Ivanov’s Tower, the Mariinsky Theater is probably not worth dancing at all now. The girls of the Mariinsky Theater are famous for the fact that they honestly close their heels with a toe in the fifth position, twist all the tours, stretch their knees – this is ideal for the classical choreography of the industrial 19th century. For modern ballet, their honesty is too straightforward. And even a little dumb. Like a person who first tells a joke and then explains why it’s funny. 
There are two reasons. The first is Daria Pavlenko, and she is the soloist in Chopiniana, a pseudo-classical vignette arranged in the fashion of the 1840s (Fokine was curious to do something in the Parisian romantic style). Daria is a ballerina uneven and nervous. But when you’re in the mood, it seems that you see the incarnation of Tamara Karsavina, the legendary Diaghilev prima, a black-eyed peri with languid grace, gloomy temperament and elegant laziness. And the second reason is Irma Nioradze. She is from the older generation, but the Swan is now dancing in the program, and all ages are submissive to this miniature – as the example of Maya Plisetskaya shows. Is it a matter of the Georgian breed, but such a decorative effect is usually unusual for transparent northern fairies. Irma dances Fokine’s birds – a dying swan or a blazing Firebird – so that you see a panel of Alphonse Mucha in front of you, with its tints of orange, gold and pink. How she manages to do this by wearing a white tutu is a mystery.
Carnival costumes were especially in the hands of the “cream” of society, because they did not have the opportunity to behave so freely in ordinary life. 
This decree provided for the punishment for wearing masks outside of carnival events. 
A mysterious silence for a long time ignored the questions and proposals hanging in the air from the men. Such behavior gave the female image an impregnability that inflamed passions and desires. 
However, carnivals were forgotten for a century and a half. The Venetians did not remember them so often, when in the middle of the last century, with the development of the Italian tourism business, the idea arose to revive the popularly beloved holiday. 
A whole performance is played out in front of the guests with the release of seven Marys – the most beautiful girls in the city. In addition, a colorful football match is held on one of the days of the festival. The Venetians are very fond of football and are ready to include it even in the carnival program. 
And, as is usual in such stories, with songs and tears, fire, water and copper pipes pass. 
Tatyana Lioznova, who graduated with honors from VGIK, was fired from the Mosfilm film studio “due to staff reductions.” In order to somehow make ends meet, she had to work as a cleaner and sew costumes. Therefore, Lioznova eventually added several autobiographical episodes to the picture. “Carnival” is very close to me. I made a film about myself, about my life, in which I had to make wild efforts, overcoming poverty, unemployment, loneliness, many difficulties that young people endure even now. Remember, Nina, my heroine, has a sick mother? It is also biographical. During the filming of the film, my mother was very ill, and I, like Nina, had to work.” 
I never wanted to achieve anything. I am not a leader, but rather a follower.” 
Their actress wears almost the entire first part of the film and takes it off only at the moment of moving to Moscow. Thus, as if symbolically parting with childhood. By the way, before filming in Carnival, Muravyova did not know how to roller skate, so all the scenes of the fall in the frame, as well as the bruises on her knees, are quite real. 
By the way, the latter have recently fully returned to fashion and are present, for example, in various collections from Zara and Mango to Vetements and Michael Kors. In the second part of the film, the heroine does not change clothes at all, remaining all the time in a voluminous gray turtleneck, gray midi skirt, gray coat and gray hat with earflaps, thereby emphasizing her difficult everyday life. An interesting detail is that a bag with the inscription “Aeroflot” is hanging on the heroine’s shoulder. Why the choice of the costume designer fell on this particular accessory, history is silent, but given the global fashion for the Cyrillic alphabet, such a bag could easily appear in the new collection of Vetements or Balenciaga. 
Its origins date back to the times of the Roman Empire, but only with the birth of the Venetian Republic does the tradition of the Venetian carnival begin to take on a unique character. The first official document that refers to a public holiday is dated 1296, although the first written mention was as early as 1094 . 
In this way he expressed his true love for the city. 
AT Fat Thursday ” and “ Fat Tuesday ” are also interesting to visit the carnival! After the last day of carnival, Lent begins. 
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.. with the only difference that it takes place in a more private setting away from the city hubbub and fun. 
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In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Lanzarote on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
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This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
2°C, by the seasons: in winter 19.2°C, in spring 18.5°C, in summer 21.1°C, in autumn 22.2°C. Minimum water temperature (17.3°C) in Lanzarote it happens in March, maximum (23.3°C) in October.
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This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.
This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Arrieta. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.
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This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.
This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at La Santa – El Quemao. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.
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You get the idea here as if you were in a whole other world. There are also beautiful beaches, interesting sights and plenty of choice in restaurants and hotels.
Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
It is dry for 277 days a year with an average humidity of 76% and an UV-index of 6.
It lies in a straight line 3,449 miles from New York. Lanzarote is part of the Canary Islands.
2°C. September average sea water temperature in Lanzarote is 23.1°C/68.9°F, the minimum temperature is 21.9°C°C and maximum 25.2°C. 
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At this time, the cold sea has an average temperature of +20.4°C. There is practically no rain, about 0 days per month, 7.3 mm of precipitation falls. Sunny weather lasts at least 17 days. According to the reviews of tourists who have visited Spain, it is worth going on vacation to Lanzarote in June. 
4°C, the minimum recorded values are +22.3°C. At night, the temperature in Lanzarote in June drops to +21.4°C…+18.8°C. On average, the difference between day and night is 4.8°C. What is the weather forecast for Lanzarote at the end of June and the beginning of the month indicated on the chart, in Spain almost everywhere the situation is similar. 
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This beach becomes extremely crowded during the summer months when locals, as well as tourists, come here to enjoy the perfectly warm water, ideal for swimming.
This is a unique landscape in Gran Canaria, similar only to the Corralejo dunes in Fuerteventura.
It’s also located close to Bufadero de la Garita, which is another place that we recommend to visit in the area. 
There are many untouched coves to enjoy. It presents a perfect beach holiday for both friends and families. Here’s our guide to ten of the best.
It’s not difficult to see why when you glance at the 2.8km which make Las Canteras the longest beach on Gran Canaria. Enjoy a mixture of beach and Spanish city living. A great destination for your next trip, see information for rental apartments in Las Palmas.
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Along with fishermen. With sardines as a fixture on local restaurant menus, served with oil and fresh lemon.
Some are packed with sun loungers and parasols, while others are hours away from the nearest Full English Breakfast. Whatever your taste, the island has the perfect beach for you.
Montaña de Arena has no facilities and is about 10 minutes walk down a track from the GC 500 road, between Maspalomas and Arguineguin. It is hard to find, hard to get to, and hard to forget. The beach is a thin strip of sand at the base of a huge sand dune. At high tide to have to sit on the dune itself.
The developers have promised to respect Montaña de Arena, but nobody is quite sure what that means.
If you fancy getting out of the resorts but still fancy a day on the beach, Las Canteras is the place for you.
Snorkelling at the east end is excellent and the water here is almost always safe for swimming.
Look out for the tiny little beach in the central rocky section: It’s great for photo. 
You can still see the remaining knuckle of god by looking towards the cliffs from the quay.
Sand, from the bottom of the ocean, was blown onto the land during the last ice age to form a unique mix of desert and oasis including a freshwater lagoon. You’ll find dynamic sand dunes surrounded by some of the best beaches in Gran Canaria, including the justly famous Playa del Inglés. However, you’re really spoilt for choice so it’s worth exploring further.
Chill out with a glass of wine while the sun goes down, or kick back and enjoy the live music playing in the background. 
Keen anglers can set out on deep-sea fishing expeditions.
The three pools are connected by volcanic tubes and there are flat areas for sunbathing. The lush green pine forest mountainside makes for an attractive backdrop.
At La Cicer, the southern end, surfers ride the crashing breakers in a haze of sea mist.
Dive in.
Here, you can enjoy a spot of fishing or lounge on a sunbed. There’s also canoes and pedaloes for hire and some great beach bars.
Situated near Puerto Rico, you can get here via the clifftop walks that run from Puerto Rica beach to the marina. This is also a great spot for dinner as there’s a fabulous choice of restaurants and bars.
To avoid any surprises, be aware that there is a famous section of sand for nudists located amongst the biggest sand dunes in the middle of this beach.
Sun-splashed throughout the year, Sardina del Norte is also blessed with great little restaurants serving up freshly-caught and grilled sardines.
This small resort town used to be a fishing village. Now its entire infrastructure is aimed at receiving and servicing tourists, and only the presence of a port reminds of the past, but it has changed its purpose and now accepts pleasure boats, yachts and catamarans. The resort town surprises and amazes with the beauty of nature, gentle sea and excellent weather. 
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You will have to fly with a transfer, most of all inexpensive offers with a transfer in Madrid or Barcelona. The flight from Moscow will take about 8 hours, not counting the waiting time for the next flight. 
The fare is 3-9 euros, in Puerto Rico – 5 euros. You can buy a ticket from the driver. Travel time is about 50 minutes. The bus is comfortable and air conditioned. A great option to quickly and inexpensively get to the place of rest. 
Below are the prices from the airport. 
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This hotel operates the only one in the resort Thalasso Spa . Guests of the hotel also like the infinity pool, which offers great views of the ocean. 
The boat for a walk has a glass bottom and allows you to see the dolphins very close. You can also observe the diversity of the underwater world. Daily on board Spirit of the Seas going to sea. 
It stretches for more than 3 kilometers and is popular with tourists and residents of the city. 
Car parking here is relatively inexpensive. 
Of course, the place is worth the sacrifice. The main thing is not to forget about sun protection, the beach is “wild”, and there is nowhere to hide from the scorching rays. 
6 km from Playa de Tauro. It offers a balcony, free private parking and free Wi-Fi. 
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Popular with families and couples. This is a peaceful place for a relaxing holiday. Since 2004, Amadores has been awarded the Blue Flag every year. 
Picturesque cliffs protect the lagoon from the ocean. 
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This place is suitable for a relaxing family pastime. 
Vacationers can visit cafes and bars, shops located in Maspalomas. 
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It is hardly possible to describe the delight from the opening views. Just like taking your eyes off the blue abyss. And the most observant can see the underwater world. We managed to make out a standing of long thin fish and a turtle. 
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It is located near the beach and is open for walking. 
Gomera is THE hiking island. It’s small, pretty quiet compared to Tenerife, hitching is soooo frikkin easy (the mostly german tourists all have a rental car and they will pick you up the moment you get your thumb out), and the hiking paths are really well marked.
Lots of scrambling and some boulder hopping. There are no flat stretches what so fucking ever!!! We mostly didn’t even get 12 miles a day under our belts.
But I was in soooo much pain that day that I could hardly move. I can no longer go sit down without assistance, let alone get up without assistance. Each morning HQ had to pull me up from my sleeping pad like a potato sack and hold me for a few seconds till my legs/hips could carry my weight (good thing I’m lightweight just like my pack ;c)
Next time I’d skip this section. The climb up from Playa de Iguala is nice but then the stretch till the descent into Valle Gran Rey is a bit boring. The decent into Valle is beautiful but absolutely steep and exhausting and it killed my knees and hips. I’d rather walk out of the Valle this way then down into it. As everyone says you shouldn’t try to camp wild in Valle Gran Rey, we found a cheap room in La Callera (30€ a night for two persons – Ask for a room in the Zumeria next to the church down in La Callera. That was a tip given to us by hikers we met and luckely the old lady had a room left for us.)
An absolutely beautiful day guided by the heavenly smell of fire scarred pine trees!!!
And the other way around when you come back )and had a wonderful time just relaxing and doing nothing, spending time with the family, going out eating in El Medano, going to the beach in Abades,.
The villages is where you should fill up your water bottles. Sometimes for 2 days. So we howled lots of water. Up to 7 L. On the crater rim and on our mountain day we melted snow. It can get very hot in the desert vegetation as well as on the exposed rocks and you need lots of water!
We want our children and the next generations to experience this beauty too!!!
If you wanna train your ankle and foot muscles, then go for trailrunners. You’ll have some decent training on the Canaries ;cP
It really is the perfect hiking destination to get away from the cold depressing european winter ;c)
It’s known for its pure natural environment and sparsely populated land which makes it the best island for me for hiking within the Canary Islands. Rich green laurel forest, deep red gorges (barranco in Spanish), great weather in the winter and an almost touchable feeling of old civilizations makes hiking on the island very deep experience.
In the winter, when the wind is often quite strong, Naviera Armas’s boats are not good enough to fight big waves and only Fred Olsen operates. Therefore you should check the weather, otherwise you might end up like me – waiting 2 hours in front of the Naviera Armas’s ferry and in the end it was canceled so I had to take Fred Olsen’s one.
It’s much harder to find accommodation in small villages so plan ahead if possible.
On one trip to Aruba in February, we found almost no one wanted to go into the water.
Don’t get discouraged, most islands are warm in December, and those should ideally be your pick. While you start planning your Caribbean sojourn, determining the destinations is crucial as much. Listed below are the 10 best Caribbean destinations in December, perfect for the long awaited winter holiday!
Ideal for relaxing in a rented condo, and doing just nothing but being. If you wish to do something, the proximity of these islands to others like Cuba gives you the opportunity to explore close by destinations too. If you happen to go before Christmas, you will find yourself some affordable deals and prices at restaurants, condos, and other recreational activities. Check the list of main traditional Christmas events in the Cayman Islands.
Its proximity to the US makes it even better, as a quick escapade. Relatively cheap airfare and hotel tariffs only make this better. Many all-inclusive resorts attract a lot of honeymooners and families alike. And in December, the Christmas Market is the top most reason to visit this place!
With resorts serving all budgets luxury, modest and budget, the colonial heritage of Antigua attracts tourists worldwide. Enjoy some great activities like excellent boating, wonderful cuisine, entertainment and activities suitable for all at the many resorts here. The weather is perfect all around the year. Trip to this warm Caribbean destinations in December is definitely worth it.
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The huge airport also makes for easy transit.
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Generations of families have worked around the distillery. 
Here’s a guide as to which country in Europe in December may be best for you.
From Russia to Malta, weather can differ massively – and with global warming, weather patterns are different from what they were 50 years ago, or even 10.
You can take a day tour and explore the best places in Lanzarote. 
If you are visiting around Christmas, make sure you visit the Las Canteras beach, where an annual sand sculpture competition takes place.
Make sure you visit the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, a really picturesque place.
There’s even ski resorts in some of the mountain areas!
With rich architecture, nice sandy beaches and unique culinary traditions, it’s worth considering if you want to visit Europe in December.
At the same time, don’t miss a day trip to the Etna volcano, which is easier to arrange through a tour. 
For warm weather and refreshingly lower-key Christmas celebrations though, Cyprus and Greece are two excellent choices of December destinations in Europe.
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One of the best, and warmest places, to visit in Greece is Crete. Crete has an average temperature of about 62°F which means you can relax on its beaches without fear of freezing. However, this time also is pretty rainy so you’ll have to keep a close eye on the weather. As Greece’s largest island, you’ll find plenty of unique activities to do, many of which aren’t as crowded because the tourist season is over. Archeological sites and wildlife areas are less crowded and the area is usually adorned with beautiful decorations for the holiday season.
Rooms are equipped with Internet, air-conditioning and satellite TV.
The hotel is minutes from the old town shops and restaurants as well as a four-minute walk from the beach. However, if guests choose to dine at the hotel, they can select wines from the expansive cellar and enjoy traditional Cretan cuisine from the local chefs.
Crete is famous for its wines.
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Rooms are designed or inspired by artists, and a new one is created every year. Tucked away in the courtyard, the gardens and pool offer a respite from the bustling streets.
Here, you’ll find plenty of activities to do, like walking along its many beaches, or browsing through one of its interesting museums, like the Oceanographic Museum or the Museum of Antique Automobiles. While you usually need tickets to enter, lines won’t be long thanks to it being off-season.
Algarve also hosts various concerts during this time, like the local philharmonic symphony.
It is in a perfect location which is walkable to all of the main sights and attractions.
Besides this, Malta also holds the Battle of Malta Tournament in December which is a famous poker event in Europe. You’ll also find some historic attractions you can explore, like St. John’s Cathedral and the Teatru Manoel, a stunning theater that was built back in 1732.
The hotel is centrally located, giving you a great amount of flexibility.
While here, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do, like wine tasting or walking along the pebble covered beaches. During this month, the area also decorates local boats in festive attire before they go sailing out around the sea for all to enjoy. It also has a special 3D Christmas illumination event which displays colorful lights made in various shapes, like angels. Madeira also hosts many concerts and has numerous nativity scenes placed around it to celebrate this time of the year.
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It is also situated in a spot that is a great base for making day trips around the island.
Known for its tranquil beaches, it has an average December temperature of 67°F. While here, you’ll find many different things you can do, like visit Lobos Island, known for being a sanctuary for rare birds, see the Corralejo Dunes, a stunning geological formation, or visit one of its numerous museums, like the La Cilla Grain Museum which teaches guests the history of the island’s farming practices. You can also explore the island’s distinctive culinary side by trying local Majorero cheese, a fresh juicy pineapple, or some mojo picón.
It is modern, friendly and cosy, and offers impeccable service and unbeatable views.
The island offers many stunning beaches as well as some beautiful natural wonders you can explore, like the Cueva de los Verdes which features caverns that were formed by a massive flow of underground lava. Lanzarote also has submarine safaris you can take, flourishing gardens you can walk around in, and historic sites you can visit to learn more about its history, like the Castillo de las Coloradas, an old castle.
If you’re looking to experience Europe during December through February, but in places that have higher temperatures, definitely consider the destinations mentioned above. They not only have great temperatures, but are packed with plenty of things to do and see.
The ocean remains a bit chilly too at around 75F. 
The weather is warm, in the high 70s, without too much humidity. Thus, it makes for a great place to escape the colder weather elsewhere. 
North Shore will give you a more relaxed, laid-back experience compared to Waikiki. 
Several hotels have free parking and shuttles to downtown, so park up and then continue on foot!
5 miles south of Orlando International Airport, Lake Kissimmee is one of the best lakes in Florida. 
There are, of course, longer hikes that are more difficult. 
One of the warmest places to travel in December is the charming small town of Boca Grande, Florida. 
” There are no better places to visit in December, as this west coast Florida city offers fun in the sun when it is snowing elsewhere. 
The main street at South Beach, Ocean Drive, is lined with classic Miami-style art deco buildings, and many of them are small hotels. 
There are over 380 bird species and it is a haven for the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. 
Watch for the nearby Port Isabel Lighthouse. Also, it makes it one of the top Christmas getaways in Texas!
It features local artisans, food vendors, and entertainment.
While it is the rainy season in SD, you will only see about 4 days of rain, on average, making it still an excellent time to visit the Southern California city!
Disneyland is a theme park that opened in 1955 that features characters, rides, and shows based on the original creations of Walt Disney and the Disney Company. 
It’s a city where you can truly unwind, with plentiful spas, like the Parker Springs Yacht Club, to indulge in a massage or other relaxing treatments. 
Even in December, you can have a sunny beach day here.
With holiday-themed concerts, baked goods, and over a million lights on display, you’re in for a good time.
Temperatures are generally mild and vary between the low-60s to upper 70s on the high end. 
The Plant Riverside District on River Street hosts a festive holiday market that extends the entire month of December. You will feel the holiday spirit everywhere!
It’s a photographer’s dream where there are large trees that have drifted ashore creating a wild juxtaposed beach landscape!
More inspiration on what to see and do you will find in 3 days of the New Orleans Itinerary. 
In Old San Juan, walk the Paseo de la Princesa to see fountains, historic plazas, and water views. 
The country also enjoys pleasant warm weather all year round. It is, of course, quite cool for swimming there in winter, but at this time the climate is ideal for long walks in the fresh air. 
In the capital of Andalusia, Seville, daytime temperatures in winter range from 15 to 18°C. 
At the same time, in Italy it is much more economical and pleasant, because the number of tourists there is reduced several times. This will allow you to enjoy nature and local attractions without unnecessary noise and fuss. 
The only downside to traveling to Cambodia is the high price of airfare, but if you buy it now, other costs in this country will pleasantly surprise you. (Photo: Stefano Gambassi/flickr.com).
Tenerife. In winter, you can spend a holiday in the Canary Islands for half the price of a summer tour, so why not go to Tenerife in February instead of July? Tenerife is the most versatile island in the Canaries and for this reason it is called the miniature continent. (Photo: @morenox/flickr.com).
Otra muestra es la torre Woermann, un buen ejemplo de arquitectura contemporánea en la ciudad, que con sus 76 metros destaca en la ciudad como uno de los edificios más altos.
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La barra casi recorre los 3100 metros de longitud de la playa en paralelo a la orilla y a una distancia de 200 metros, por lo que constituye un rompeolas natural y proporciona unas aguas siempre calmas en buena parte de ella. Con una temperatura media anual de 21° – 20° en el agua-, posee además un ecosistema único, con diferentes hábitats y abundante riqueza piscícola.
La otra playa más concurrida de la ciudad es Las Alcaravaneras, está situada junto al Muelle Deportivo y dentro de las aguas del Puerto de la Luz, que está enmarcada entre dos clubes náuticos.
La ciudad dispone actualmente de seis huertos urbanos y avanza para contar con siete, unas áreas que persiguen el fomento del desarrollo sostenible y la calidad medioambiental, resaltando a su vez el clima acogedor y participativo de la ciudad.[17]
Esta comenzó en la desembocadura del barranco de Guiniguada, donde asentó el El Real de Las Palmas y hoy es el barrio de Vegueta.
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Fue el primer castillo construido en la isla de Gran Canaria
Aún hoy se conservan algunos restos de ellas, justo en las cercanías del llamado castillo de Mata, hoy restaurado y convertido en el museo de la ciudad.
Hostigados por las milicias isleñas, que consiguieron hacerles frente y ganarles algunas batallas, los invasores permanecieron en la ciudad algunos días más. Durante este tiempo, saquearon la catedral de Canarias dedicada a Santa Ana, patrona principal de la ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, las Casas Consistoriales, conventos y numerosas iglesias, así como algunas casas privadas y mansiones. Finalmente, el 4 de julio, después de sufrir la derrota en la batalla de El Batán, a manos de las fuerzas grancanarias que los emboscaron en el barranco de Santa Brígida los holandeses tuvieron que marcharse, no sin antes proceder al incendio de la ciudad. Las llamas afectaron a numerosas casas, conventos, hospitales, ermitas e iglesias y edificios públicos, algunos de los cuales quedaron completamente destruidos. También se perdieron numerosas obras de arte, entre ellas los retablos, altares e imaginería de la catedral. Sin embargo, no se pudo destruir el templo catedralicio gracias a la solidez de su construcción.
Fue esta, por tanto, la mayor invasión en la historia de la ciudad.[19]
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Puede distinguirse un primer anillo inmediato y otro más amplio. El primero incluye los municipios limítrofes (Telde, Arucas, Santa Brígida y Teror), con una población de 540 415 habitantes (2005), donde se concentra buena parte de la actividad industrial y comercial de la isla. Por su parte, el anillo más amplio coincide prácticamente con lo que establece la ley de grandes ciudades, abarcando un radio de 20 km: dentro de este anillo habitan 619 565 personas. Si tomamos como referencia las conurbaciones norte, sur y centro de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria con otras localidades de la isla, esta cifra asciende a más de 700 000 habitantes.
En las elecciones del 24 de mayo de 2015 ganó el Partido Popular, con diez concejales de 29, seguido por el Partido Socialista con siete concejales, otros seis concejales para Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puede, dos concejales para Ciudadanos, otros dos concejales para Nueva Canarias y, por último, dos concejales para Unidos por Gran Canaria. De esta manera el socialista Augusto Hidalgo, con el apoyo de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puede y Nueva Canarias, se convirtió en alcalde el 13 de junio de 2015,[23] sucediendo a Juan José Cardona, que gobernaba la ciudad con mayoría absoluta entre 2011 y 2015.
Desde principios del milenio, con la creación de la carretera de circunvalación, muchos puntos de la ciudad son accesibles sin tener que atravesar el centro urbano.
Todo ello motivó el relativamente rápido crecimiento de la urbe en su primera etapa de expansión, lo que llevó a parte de sus habitantes a establecerse al otro margen del barranco de Guiniguada, donde se constituyó el barrio de Triana.[25]
El patio central posee características renacentistas, y en el patio de armas destaca su pozo gótico.
Cerca de ella se alzan edificios como el Teatro Pérez Galdós, el Gabinete Literario, o la Iglesia de San Francisco.
También se halla en esta área la zona comercial de Mesa y López, con numerosos comercios y oficinas, y la Playa de Las Canteras, verdadero pulmón de la ciudad.
En este último está enclavada la playa del mismo nombre.
Cuenta en la actualidad con cerca de 23 000 alumnos.
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Irá a una velocidad media de 20 kilómetros por hora frente a los 11 que alcanzan las guaguas actuales, con una frecuencia de paso de entre 4 y 5 minutos. Estará dotada con 22 vehículos biarticulados de 24 metros de longitud, dos estaciones subterráneas, una en el extremo sur, en el barrio de Hoya de la Plata y otra en el Parque Santa Catalina y una terminal en la Plaza de Manuel Becerra en el extremo norte del recorrido. Las cocheras y centro de control de la MetroGuagua, estarán ubicadas en la estación de Hoya de la Plata.[44]
Inicialmente denominado Biciambiental tuvo escaso éxito por contar con menos de 50 vehículos y solo 11 estaciones. En 2015 cambió su nombre a Las Palmas Bybike. El nuevo servicio sumó 2 nuevas estaciones e incorporó 150 nuevas bicicletas con mejores prestaciones.[46][47]
[49] Paralelamente se inicia la primera fase de la red de carriles bici, con la construcción de los primeros 28 kilómetros de ciclovías que recorrerán toda la ciudad.[50] Para ello, se ha procedido a la supresión de varios carriles de vehículos a motor y la eliminación de zonas de estacionamiento.
Posee además un amplio patio que permite la organización de eventos al aire libre. Se está construyendo actualmente una sala alternativa y de ensayos con capacidad para un centenar de butacas.
Cuenta con 13.200 m², en los que se disponen 11 salas que permiten acoger desde conciertos hasta convenciones y grandes congresos.
Se encarga de divulgar el arte hecho en las islas en relación con el resto del mundo, especialmente con África, América y Europa. Posee exposiciones temporales y permanentes que abarcan desde las vanguardias históricas hasta las últimas tendencias. Ubicado en la calle de Los Balcones de Vegueta, conserva la fachada original del siglo XVIII.
Además en el corazón de la Plaza de la Feria podemos contemplar la escultura de Benito Pérez Galdós realizada por el artista Pablo Serrano en la que anualmente se deposita la tradicional ofrenda floral con motivo del Nacimiento del escritor.
El edificio está en proceso de ampliación y ocupará en el futuro el Museo de Bellas Artes de Gran Canaria[59]
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Es la imagen mariana más venerada en la ciudad.[67][68] Su procesión del Retiro es la más importante de la ciudad[69]
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En general, los habitantes de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria no suelen nombrarse con un gentilicio; simplemente son «de Las Palmas».
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Since the Teide acts like a weather divide, two microclimates and an exciting contrast between north and south are created. While Tenerife’s weather is characterised by slightly cooler, wetter temperatures in the north, the south remains dry and sunny-warm. It is precisely this weather phenomenon that makes this holiday paradise so attractive. In the special climate of Tenerife you can lie on the white sandy beach and swim in the pleasantly warm sea at the same time, but you can also observe the snow-covered slopes of the Pico del Teide.
During this time, air and water temperatures are pleasantly warm throughout the island, without being too hot. The average temperature is 25°C, while nine hours of sunshine are expected. The summer in the south attracts with long, warm days and mild nights!
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Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 59°F / 15°C.
In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 84°F / 29°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 53°F / 12°C.
January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C.
4 inches / 9 mm of rain. And almost equal to June, which sees around 0 inches / 1 mm of rain
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Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.
At 7500 meter (24608 feet), it is the fourth highest volcano in the world. Snowbirds can go on cable car rides to the top of this UNESCO world heritage site and experience what it is like to be on what NASA describes as the third-tallest volcanic structure.
It also has the highest mountain in Spain and black lava beaches. If you love water sports, Tenerife is a paradise for you! Due to the availability of beaches with perfect conditions, it is possible to enjoy a variety of water and outdoor sports at any time of the year. Some of those include snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, fishing, windsurfing, surfing, and so much more….
And despite becoming more popular in recent years, Puerto de la Cruz still manages to retain its fishing village vibe,…
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It also rarely rains between March and October, so there’s no need to worry about bringing jackets and coats. However, you do need to pack the outwear such as light jackets and puffer jackets for the evenings if you visit Tenerife from October to March.
The weather in South Tenerife is always pleasant and warm. The mountains simply block cold air from the north-east, and rainfall is recorded only a few times a year.
According to some reports, there are up to 28 microclimates on the island. Tenerife’s nature is so rich and varied that you’ll be amazed by the variety of climate zones.
Passive winds lift the clouds until they are gently stopped by the mountains on the northern side of the island at altitudes of between 600 and 1,800 metres. It looks like a light white down blanket. 
November and late January are some of the cheapest months to get some excellent deals on flights and accommodation. Temperatures in the South are still nice, averaging about 20°C, and while the occasional light shower may occur, it keeps things cool and does not persist long at all. The weather is significantly cooler on the North Coast, but rain is still uncommon. When it comes to the night, temperatures can drop to around 14°C.
The water temperature can fluctuate from 19 °C in the winter and early spring to 23/24 °C between August and October. Even in the cooler months, you may enjoy the waves. However, rough seas often break out in storms during November and the winter months, and occasionally a red flag is flown up, signaling that swimming is prohibited.
All the Canaries as a whole are prone to this natural occurrence. Calima has been occurring more regularly on Tenerife in recent years, almost once a month. With a moderate to a strong hot wind blowing from Africa, temperatures increase swiftly and visibly, humidity declines, and a grey cloud takes over the sky. It’s not a pretty sight.
So, when is the best time to visit Tenerife?
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The average daily air temperature in May is 22.9 °С, while the sea water temperature will be 20.1 °С. 
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Do you like to move and explore the unknown? And again Tenerife! 
For cool evenings and excursions to the mountains, it is good to stock up on a windbreaker or sweater. 
How pleasant it is to swim in such water, everyone will decide for himself. If you dare, you will get a charge of vivacity and a great mood. If “heat-loving” wins, well, then a beautiful and uniform tan will become your chip! 
You will see the monument to the fallen in the center of the square. It has the shape of a cross standing on an underground chapel. At the top of the monument is an observation deck. On the square there is a fountain splashing with jets of sea water. Elegant lighting from original garlands decorates the square in the evenings. 
They can be useful for excursions and walks on the sea. New in Tenerife for us – a lot of sun! On my last trip (also in May), it was rainy and cooler north in Puerto de la Cruz.” 
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In the daytime, the air heats up to a 22-degree mark, at night – up to 20, but the parameters of the average monthly temperature in the resort remain the same as in February. Precipitation is almost absent, wind force is from 1 to 3 m/s. The water temperature in the Atlantic is in the region of 18-19 degrees. Weather conditions are not yet quite conducive to a beach holiday, but in the pool it can be comfortable for vacationers of all ages. 
The temperature indicator is much higher than the 20-degree mark, and the water warms up to 21 degrees. In general, Tenerife in May has dry, sunny and low wind weather. From the second half of May, there is already a feeling of a full-fledged beach season. 
At the same time, in Tenerife, even at the end of summer, there is no feeling of intense heat, as in some other resorts. The wind cools the air, and the weather conditions are as comfortable as possible. Local climatic features do not allow the water to heat up much, it keeps within 23 degrees. The thermometer shows about 30 degrees during the day, at night – about 22 degrees. 
The water temperature is kept around 23 degrees. There is little chance of rain, but there may be strong gusts of wind. 
It is quite possible to sunbathe in the sun. Temperature indicators: around 20 degrees during the day and 14 degrees at night. The water temperature is about 18 degrees. Often at this time in Tenerife there is rainy weather. There is high humidity. In the north, there is more chance of rain and wind, so it is cooler. 
Everything is in your power! Intrigued? We have collected useful tips for tourists who have chosen this island of the Spanish archipelago. Today we will tell you what Tenerife is like in May. 
The weather in these regions is different. The southwest is hot and dry, and the ocean is the epitome of calm. The northern part is characterized by greater humidity and winds, the ocean is restless and rolls big waves. The north is good for surfers. 
Traveling to the island in May, you will be able to catch: 
Opinions of scientists about the causes of these structures differ. Some believe that the first people of the islands, the Guanches, lived there. Photos do not give a complete impression of the pyramids, you should definitely look at them yourself. 
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The tan here is golden. Went to – very unusual. A boat trip sunk into my soul – we saw a family of whales that played among the waves, there are simply no words! I took a lot of photos! True, on the boat I was slightly seasick. ” 
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Half of the tourists go red burnt. 
Take in the breathtaking views of Tenerife’s countryside as you travel with a local guide.
The resort offers a lot of walking opportunities and it’s nice to just walk and discover something new every day.
Coastal walk with fantastic views on Rambla de Castro
If you’re looking for a chilled atmosphere, with lovely restaurants but not noisy club or wild parties, then Puerto de la Cruz is a great place to stay in Tenerife.
You can buy a day ticket for just 5,5 euros, or you can get a ticket that includes entrance + lunch inside the complex, which is available on their website.
This walk provides amazing views of the ocean and the coastline, so it’s a nice thing to do on a day with mild temperatures, otherwise, you’ll have to be careful to avoid midday hours and always use sunscreen.
Explore the north of Tenerife
The Orchid Garden – Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Litre
You can buy a day ticket for just 5,5 euros, or you can get a ticket that includes entrance + lunch inside the complex, which is available on their website.
This walk provides amazing views of the ocean and the coastline, so it’s a nice thing to do on a day with mild temperatures, otherwise, you’ll have to be careful to avoid midday hours and always use sunscreen.
Explore the north of Tenerife
The name isn’t too original and comes from the puddle of seawater that used to appear in the center of the square in the past.
It’s at the northern end of Lake Martiánez, which I already mentioned.
For this reason, visiting the church is one of the best free things to do in Puerto de la Cruz.
Moreover, it’s one of the most romantic places in town for couples since the sunset here is incredible.
Among its facilities are two swimming pools for adults (one of which is heated during the winter), a children’s pool, and a jacuzzi. You can use the sauna and hydromassage showers, or book a massage, for an extra charge.
Here, you can try the famous Canarian mojo and other typical dishes from this area.
Have a safe and wonderful trip!
And despite becoming more popular in recent years, Puerto de la Cruz still manages to retain its fishing village vibe, making it a wonderful place for any short break or vacation. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the good stuff, this Puerto de la Cruz blog features 9 of the absolute best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, which you must not miss!
Over the years, the power of the sea has broken this down, creating sand which is black in colour. One of the best Puerto de la Cruz beaches to see this natural wonder of Europe is Playa Jardin. With it’s expanse of volcanic sand, the botanical gardens and esplanade outlining Playa Jardin are beautifully landscaped, making it one of the best free things to do in Puerto de la Cruz!
And it will guide you via many other points of interest, such as lighthouses, historic harbours, black sandy beaches and viewpoints too (plus there are plenty of bars and bistros en route). 
Tapas are the epitome of Spanish cuisine, and one of the best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz at night is to indulge in some! Check out TripAdvisor and find yourself a quaint little Tapas bar with good reviews, situated somewhere amongst the cobbled-streets of the Old Town. (note: I can’t remember where I ate, but it was a lovely little Tapas bar with outside dining on one of the sociable squares within the Old Town)
It has all the components of a picturesque Spanish Old Town! The heartbeat of the Old Quarter is Plaza del Charco – a buzzing square lined with trees, fountains, and restaurants, where people gather and music fills the air. Some of the other notable points of interest in the Old Town are the historic fishing harbour and Plaza de la Iglesia, which leads me on to the next of the best things to do in Puerto de la Cruz…
It makes for a wonderful place to sit for a while, to soak up the chilled aura that pervades the Old Quarter. 
Hermitage of San Amaro
Lago Martiánez
Inside you can see the image of Our Lady of the Rock of France and paintings by Luis de la cruz y Ríos and Manuel de la Cruz.
Facing this popular and beautiful square is the town hall of Puerto de la Cruz.
These houses were were painted as part of the Street Art Festival “MUECA” which takes place every year. 
The latter lasts a few days and offers one of the most awaited events: the Marcarita Ponte Tacón men’s marathon: an obstacle course where participants are disguised and wear heels. The Puerto de la Cruz Carnival begins in February and ends in March.
The garden is quite small and is located at the very top of a beautiful hill. You can also enjoy a nice coffee at the bottom of the garden. 
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The Casa Pache restaurant has a long tradition of good food. It is a house with a humble facade that hides small cozy rooms, each with a different personality and full of fascinating details typical of the Canaries.
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Having received a brochure at the entrance, I calmly walked, admired the beauties. 
Toilets and showers are available (which adds “pros” to this place of rest). If you want to “starve a worm” after an ocean swim, on the nearby Calle de San Telmo, relatively inexpensive “Crusovian” catering establishments with traditional Canarian cuisine are waiting for you. And the most unusual thing: this Puerto de la Cruz beach is named after the holy uncle Pedro Gonzalez, better known in the circles of believers as San Telmo – he was a Catholic priest in Palencia (there is such a region in central Spain). 
From it depart streets with old buildings of the 18-19th century with carved wooden balconies characteristic of the island. Entrance to the cathedral is free, inside is a simple, but rather majestic interior. The bell tower of the cathedral adorns the panorama of the city and is visible from all hotels. 
Paragliders take off and land from the shore. This bay is not very deep, you can swim far enough. It’s difficult here with small children. 
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a lot of exhibits. history of the navy. kids are interested 
the mall is pretty empty. but I did buy 2 pairs of jeans there for 20 euros and some cool slippers for 19 euros. 
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The road to the volcano is a serpentine with beautiful views. 
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In the village of El Sauzal you can find the oldest wine storage, next to which is the Wine Museum and, of course, a tasting room and a large restaurant. Music lovers should visit the largest concert hall Fiesta Canaria, which hosts amazingly beautiful shows and concerts. Nightlife lovers will also not be bored, because the city has discos, nightclubs and casinos for every taste. 
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In the daytime, it will be comfortable to relax with children in the entertainment center. 
Preserved on the territory of the resort and several important fortifications, including the medieval fortress of San Felipe (San Felipe).
The Playa Jardin beach is the most popular among vacationers. It is fully equipped for a comfortable stay and sports entertainment. The beach has literally everything you need for an exciting pastime: comfortable changing rooms and beach equipment rentals, several excellent restaurants, playgrounds for children and showers.
It was founded in 1788 and is one of the oldest in the world.
It is located on the territory of a beautiful tropical garden. Parrots are one of the main inhabitants of this zoo. You can also see larger birds and some species of monkeys here. There is also a wonderful oceanarium on the territory of the zoo. It is very large, in addition to huge aquariums with fish, it has a large transparent tunnel, as well as a specially equipped hall in which penguins live. To see all the sights of Loro Park, it will not be enough for a whole day.
The Canary Islands are famous for their exotic flora. The most unusual representatives of the plant world were collected in this botanical garden. Tropical flowers are of particular interest, some of them are real predators. Children will definitely enjoy walking among the thickets of palm trees, they will be able to see real tropical trees with vines, and also see how bananas and other exotic fruits grow.
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In addition to concert halls, the cultural center has two galleries and a spacious hall; the interior decoration is also distinguished by incredible architectural forms. One of the main decorations of the Tenerife auditorium was the organ designed by the Spanish master Albert Blancafort. …
Many tourists tend to visit the Guimar pyramids on the day of the summer solstice to observe a unique phenomenon – a double sunset – another mystery of strange structures. …
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The waterfall is a bonus. But in general, you don’t have to climb here (you have to go uphill). 
Yes! Every self-respecting major city in Spain should have a square named after itself! 
We didn’t go into details. We did not break the silence with our reasoning, as we believe that any cemetery, whether it is ancient or founded yesterday, is sacred in itself. Therefore, we just went in and made sure that the cemetery from the guidebooks exists, and it is different from the ones we are used to. 
Here are the main attractions of Puerto de la Cruz. 
Seven pools, including a large artificial lake of 15,000 sq. m, in the center of which there is an island with a restaurant and a casino. Around are tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, pedestrian bridges, and, of course, various sculptures and monuments of Cesar Manrique himself. 
And it was the main defensive structure of the time when formidable pirates reigned in the seas and oceans. Built in the 18th century, the Santa Barbara battery (Batería de Santa Barbara) was designed to ward off corsairs and pirates from the port. And now you can find a collection of cannons of the 18th and 19th centuries here. And the view of the raging ocean will leave few indifferent. 
There are numerous restaurants around the square. And on the square itself, magnificent Indian laurels, brought from Cuba in 1852, have been preserved. There is also a large children’s playground. It is on this square that city events are often held, including the New Year’s Eve. 
The rock was formed as a result of the Taoro volcano eruption in 1430. It owes its name to the monk Juan Jesus, who in the 18th century often climbed to its top to pray alone. Luis Lavaggi, a Genoese by birth, fell in love with this corner of the city and ennobled the natural creation by decorating it in 1813 with a cross and a stone staircase. The temple was built in 1855 and was restored in 2003 with a new bronze dome. Of course, there were some legends about pirates here too. It is said that the famous pirate hid his treasures in one of the crevices of the rock 19century of Caraperro. 
In the area of La Atalaya is the observation deck “Dulce Maria Loinas”. In the area of Camino de la Sortija, you can almost always see athletes training here every day. One of the main buildings of Taoro Park are the Gran Hotel Taoro and the Anglican Church. Gran Hotel Taoro built in 1890 year, at that time was one of the most important hotels on the island and hosted celebrities such as Agatha Christie.