24 Best Places To Visit In Europe In January (2023)
Last Updated on September 14, 2022 by Nicole
January is a fantastic time to take a European holiday. In many places, Christmas markets are still open and Christmas decorations linger in the early part of the month. However, the overall craziness of Christmas time has passed. It is low season in most places, so you should be able to find great flight and hotel deals. In addition, the most popular attractions will see fewer crowds and will be more enjoyable to explore. In Europe, you have the best of both worlds. You have the choice of cold destinations, some with winter sports from which to choose and warm weather spots where you can enjoy the heat of the sun. From all the wonderful possibilities, where should you go? Here are 24 of the best places to visit in Europe in January.
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Best Destinations In Europe In Other Months
You may be wondering whether Europe in January is the right destination for you. In case you haven’t quite decided, here are the 24 Best Places To Visit In The USA In January.
Many places may still have Christmas markets open and Christmas lights up in early January. For a list of places with amazing Christmas celebrations that you may want to check out, please see 24 Best Places To Visit In Europe For Christmas.
If you are not sure about your timing, then here are a list of other European destinations that would be ideal at different times of the year.
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Best Places To Visit In January In Europe
I have asked some of the best travel bloggers and industry experts where are the best European destinations for a January vacation. They include cities, towns, mountain ranges, and beaches all over Europe offering both warm and cold weather. Whether you wish to explore historic city centers, lounge on beaches, discover beautiful natural beauty, or stay active through skiing or other sports, there is something for everyone.
In the following article, the best things to do in each destination is described, as well as how best to get there. In addition, the expected weather is set out so you can properly pack. If a travel blogger stayed in a fantastic hotel or other accommodation, their recommendation is included as well. Finally, any special annual events or festivals are described.
Tenerife, Spain (Canary Islands) (Photo courtesy of Pixaby)
Tenerife, Spain (Canary Islands)
By Lara from The Best Travel Gifts
One of the best places to visit in January in Europe if you are looking for a sunny days is Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. With pleasant temperatures, Tenerife is one of the warmest places in Europe during the winter months.
Besides discovering Tenerife’s beaches and enjoying the sun, there are plenty of incredible things to do on this island. The easiest way to explore is to rent a car, but you can also book tours to some of the most popular attractions, such as National Parque El Teide.
The National Park includes Volcano El Teide, the highest point in Tenerife, and the whole of Spain (12,188 ft). There is a cable car to take you to the top from which you will have a stunning view over the island. If you are lucky, you can even see the other Canary islands as well, such as Gran Canaria. Make sure you also take some time to hike and explore other areas of the Park. The volcanic landscape is simply fascinating.
Another beautiful national park for hiking is Parque Rural de Anaga in the north. You do need a car to get there, but it’s well worth the drive.
Two other towns worth exploring are Garachico and the Unesco World Heritage listed town of San Cristobal de La Laguna. San Cristobal offers colonial architecture and its’ linear layout of its streets – created in the 15th Century without protective outer walls – combine to give a remarkable feel to this ancient university city.
Weather And Directions
You can expect pleasant average temperatures between 65 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The best place to stay is the south of the island because it has the most sun hours and the least amount of rainfall.
It’s only a fifteen-minute drive from Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur (TFS) to Costa Adeje, a popular town in the south.
Hotel Recommendation
Lara says, “Costa Adeje is a popular town in the south. During the summer, Tenerife and Costa Adeje can feel extremely touristy due to the large crowds, but in January it’s actually a pleasant place to stay. Especially if you skip the large hotels and stay at a cute boutique hotel, such as B&B Villa Boutique Tenerife.”
Booking.com Lapland, Sweden (Photo courtesy of Pixaby)
Lapland, Sweden
By Ellie from El On The Move
What better place than to experience a true winter wonderland than in Lapland. Located in the Arctic Circle and part of Swedish Lapland, Kiruna is one of the best places to visit in January in Europe. It is the most northern town in Sweden, and it feels like it is in a world of its own. Kiruna developed because of a very large iron mine and apart from the mine and the town itself, there is nothing but snow, forest and wilderness.
The best activity is dog sledding in the Lapland countryside. Being pulled by a team of dogs in the snow with utter silence surrounding you allows you to be able to appreciate the stunning nature. You can choose to drive your own sled or be driven by a guide, relax and enjoy the views.
No trip up north would be the same without searching for the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights can be seen from Kiruna town but the lights are best when far away from any light source. For example, some of the best Northern Lights that you might see are when you are driving between towns as there is no light at all. Tour companies offer Northern Light tours, but any place with low light is an opportunity to see them.
January in Kiruna is a great time to visit as it is still during the polar night (at least the first week or so). The polar night means it is full day of sunset or sunrise colours across the whole sky. The colours are incredible and the short daylight hours means more darkness to see the Northern Lights.
Weather And Directions
January is one of the coldest months of the year. You can expect lots of snow and 10°F – 17°F (-30°C) is very normal. So make sure you pack extra warm clothes with high percentage wool base layers. High quality layers make such a difference.
Kiruna is accessible by flight from Stockholm. The flight is about 1.5 hours. They run multiple times a day in the winter season. There is also an overnight train from Stockholm that offers incredible scenery throughout Sweden.
Hotel Recommendation
Ellie says, “Kiruna is home to the world’s first Ice Hotel. The rooms are carved from Ice and kept at a balmy -5°C inside the rooms. When sleeping in an ice room you are provided with reindeer skins and a very warm sleeping bag. The rooms are changed each year and are created by ice artists from all over the world, so it is a very special experience. They also have warm rooms if the thought of sleeping in -5°C is not for you. The hotel is based overlooking the Tourne River which is completely frozen so has some lovely views. ”
Booking.com Catania, Italy (Sicily) (Photo courtesy of Pixaby)
Catania, Italy (Sicily)
By Ingrid from Ingrid Zen Moments
Sicily is Italy’s largest island, with a vast history, strong local culture, and incredible food scene, there is no wonder thousands of tourists flock here every year. If you love old towns packed with history, but also beautiful nature, Sicily should be on your Italian bucket list.
Visiting Sicily during the winter months is a great time to enjoy your trip without the torrid temperatures you get during summer, but also without the crowds and for the cheap.
Catania is the main city to visit on Sicily’s eastern coast, set at the foot of Mount Etna. The city was founded by Greeks almost 2800 years ago and today is an open-air museum, where one can still see the remnants of Greek culture on a stroll around town.
Castello Ursino dates from the 13th century and is one of the main tourist attractions in town. Today, it hosts a museum with artifacts from Catania and its region. The Greek/Roman Theater of Catania is another important sight you shouldn’t miss during your visit.
From Catania, you cannot skip a climb on Mount Etna or a day trip to the picturesque and bohemian city of Taormina. Once the favorite destination for poets and writers from all over the world, Taormina will charm you with its beautiful narrow streets and impressive architecture.
Weather And Directions
The average temperature in Catania in January ranges from 50°F – 59°F.
Reaching Catania is easy both from inside of Italy, but also from other European capitals. Catania–Fontanarossa Airport is less than 5 kilometers away from the main city center and can be easily reached by car or by public transportation.
Hotel Recommendation
Ingrid says, “While choosing an area to stay in Catania could prove to be challenging, you could never go wrong with a hotel or apartment in the old city center, along the seafront, or anywhere close to Corso Italia. They all come with advantages and disadvantages, but from there you will not only be close to most of the tourist attractions but will also be in a great area.”
Booking.com Istanbul, Turkey (Photo courtesy of Sasha from Mog And Dog Travels)
Istanbul, Turkey
By Sasha from Mog And Dog Travels
Spanning the continents of Europe and Asia, the historic city of Istanbul is one of the best European cities to visit all year round. However, travellers who decide to explore this incredible city in January will be rewarded with wonderful and unique experiences.
With the summer tourist crowds gone, January is a much more peaceful time to explore this mammoth city. You avoid the long queues that usually snake around the major tourist attractions in Galata and the historical area of Sultanahmet. Low season also makes Istanbul a much more budget-friendly destination, with reduced prices for hotels, flights and tours.
Make sure to visit the Hagia Sophia – a 1500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site that was once at the centre of the Roman and Ottoman Empires. Take your time to marvel at the ornate and amazingly preserved mosaics on the upper floors and ceilings of the building. You can then cross Sultanahmet Square to the Blue Mosque. Another architectural wonder that was built in the 17th Century and decorated with over 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles.
Any winter trip to Istanbul should include a tour of the city’s amazing gastronomic scene. January is a great time to sample sahlep, a rich traditional Turkish drink only consumed in the winter months and made from orchid root, milk and cinnamon. Available in cafes and restaurants all over the city, it’s the perfect antidote to the chilly weather outside.
January is also the best time to visit Turkey’s largest ski resort at Mount Uludağ, just 2.5 hours outside of Istanbul. Offering a range of activities including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and sledding. It also has the longest cable car ride in the world, the Bursa Teleferik, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Weather And Directions
January is the coldest month in Istanbul, with daytime temperatures ranging from 39°F to 47°F. Whilst it does rain quite frequently, there will be many days when the weather is bright and sunny. The fact that many of Istanbul’s main attractions are covered also makes it a great place to visit in January even when the weather is rainy or unpredictable.
January is also when Istanbul is most likely to experience snowfall. While this is usually very light (only 2-4cm (1.5in) at most), the sight of the city’s mosques and churches covered in snow makes for stunning photographs.
Most visitors to Istanbul will fly into Istanbul Airport. This is normally a 45-60 minute drive from the city centre, though during rush hour this can take much longer.
Hotel Recommendation
Sasha says, “There are a number of popular areas to stay in Istanbul and accommodation ranges from cool apartments to luxury hotels and budget hostels. Louis Appartements in Galata, just a few minutes from the metro station and close to many cafes and restaurants, has comfortable, gorgeous suites and an amazing roof terrace with views of the Galata Tower.”
Crete, Greece (Photo courtesy of Pixaby)
Crete, Greece (Greek Islands)
By Angela from Fitting In Adventure
Walk the paths of many mythological stories on Crete, one of the best European destinations to visit in January. Surrounded by quaint shops and restaurants, this lesser known Greek Island is sure to leave your adventurous soul fulfilled whether you dive into its history and mythology, or the more current music culture.
History lovers will be in heaven since Crete’s history predates the ancient Minoan civilization by more than four millennia.
The island of Crete’s Palace of Knossos is where the legend of the Minotaur was born. Constructed by Daedalus, the labyrinths purpose was to house the minotaur. Legend has it that the Cretan King then demanded that Athens send seven young men and seven young women to be fed to the minotaur as a tax. This continued until Theseus killed the minotaur. While visiting the Palace of Knossos you will wonder the ruins and view the legendary throne room of King Minos.
Take a trip up Mount Ida. Mythology states this is where Zeus was raised. Also called Psilorertis, this is where Zeus’ mother Rhea hid him from his father Cronos. Cronos was known to eat his children to prevent them from overthrowing him in the future. Make sure to visit the cave of Dikteon Andron where Zeus was born.
Visiting in the off-season will help you avoid many of the crowds typically associated with summertime in the Greek islands.
Weather And Directions
With the average temperature in the high 50s, you will miss the muggy summer months making it the perfect time for wandering and hikes. You will want to return again and again to enjoy the clearest coastline in Europe.
Fly into Athens and grab a ferry or cruise to head over to the island of Crete.
Paris, France (Photo courtesy of Chris Karidis from Unsplash)
Paris, France
By Kelly from Girl With A Passport
If you’re in search of one of the best places to visit in Europe in January, then look no further than Paris. As the capital of France, the city of light is known for its incredible food, world-class museums, and refined culture.
If you plan your visit for January, you’ll love Paris even more since you’ll enjoy cheaper hotel prices, better deals on flights, and less crowded attractions. Accordingly, you can quickly and easily visit places like the Louvre without the hordes of tourists. Plus, staff at many of the city’s busy restaurants and hotels will be a lot less stressed – and infinitely more polite – since they don’t have to cater to as many people.
While you’re in the city and have the place all to yourself, be sure to visit amazing works of art at the Louvre. These include the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Seated Scribe, and Liberty Leading the People. If you can, try to time your visit for a Wednesday or Friday evening when the museum is open late.
Next, take in a vibrant cabaret show at places like the Moulin Rouge or the Crazy Horse before attending a classic opera performance at The Opéra-Comique.
Finally, ascend the Arc de Triomphe for unparalleled views of the city before retreating inside Laduree for some well-deserved macarons and afternoon tea in Paris.
Weather And Directions
Whatever you do though, be sure to dress warmly since average temperatures in January only reach a high of 46°F and a low of 37° F. You’ll also want to bring a warm jacket, rain coat or umbrella since the city can receive an average of nine days of rain throughout the month.
Hotel Recommendation
Kelly says, “When you want to retreat into warmth, consider a suite inside the Exe Panorama hotel. Rooms here are well-priced and sit inside a lovely, Haussmann-style building that is only a five-minute walk from the Cadet metro station.”
Booking.com Hallstatt, Austria (Photo courtesy of Nadine from Le Long Weekend)
By Nadine from Le Long Weekend
The fairytale village of Hallstatt is a dream to visit in winter. Surrounded by snow-dusted mountains, on the edge of a beautiful lake, it lives up to its lofty reputation as one of the most beautiful villages in the world. It is certainly one of the best winter destinations to visit in Europe.
Although small, there are plenty of things to do in Hallstatt. Take a walk up to the Skywalk platform where you’ll be awarded with incredible views over the village, lake, and mountainous region beyond. Visit the Altaussee Salt Mine to learn about the history of the town and its industrial past. This is also a fun activity if visiting with kids, as there are rides and a light & sound show that will delight all ages. And discover the creepy Bone House at St Michael’s Church where you’ll see the collection of around 1200 human skulls – some of which are painted in symbolic patterns and arranged into family groups. Nearby, there are many places to enjoy winter sports too.
Visiting Hallstatt in January is ideal as you’ll still have the magical festive decorations to enjoy, but you’re more likely to see it under a blanket of snow. Bundle up and wander the bucolic streets, getting lost in the maze of alleyways and staircases. Pop into warm cafes for streaming mugs of punsch or hot chocolate when you get too chilly.
Weather And Directions
With daily highs only reaching 42F, January is the snowiest month, with snowflakes falling 19 days of the month.
The closest International airport is in Salzburg. You then drive just over an hour the rest of the way, or take the train & ferry.
Hotel Recommendation
Nadine says, “Stay at the lakeside Boutiquehotel Strand Hallstatt to wake up to magical scenes (complete with resident swans) each morning.”
Booking.com Gozo, Malta (Photo courtesy of Rick Barton from Unsplash)
Gozo, Malta
By Suzanne from Meandering Wild
Gozo is a small island located off the north coast of Malta. Gozo, along with its larger neighbour Malta and the small island of Comino, form this small southern Mediterranean island state. It is halfway between the south coast of Italy and the coast of Tunisia, in Africa. It is a beautiful spot and one of the best places to visit in January in Europe.
In the centre of Gozo are a number of historic sites. The main town on the island is Rabat and sitting over the town is the Cittadella. This is an ancient building with large walls surrounding the ruins of ancient buildings and the Old Courts of Law and the Old Governor’s Palace.
A short drive from Rabat is The Blessed Virgin of Ta’Pinu Basilica. This beautiful church can be seen from the surrounding landscape between the villages of Gharb and Ghammar.
Gozo has its own UNESCO World Heritage site which Is found at the the Ggantija Temple. It was built between 3600 and 3200BC and even today, the huge slabs of limestone that made up the temple can be seen.
January is the perfect time to visit Gozo as it is quiet and calm with very few tourists. After the festivities of Christmas, the islands relax and do not have any significant celebrations.
Weather And Directions
In January, Gozo’s temperature is between 48 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit, but only on average about 7 days of rain. An average 5 hours of sunshine is seen each day through January. The sea temperature is a cool 63 degrees but with a good wetsuit this means that it is not too cold for swimming, snorkelling or diving.
Gozo is reached initially by an international flight into the main Malta International Airport near Valetta. An hour drive takes you to the ferry at Cirkewwa. This ferry runs almost continually and within 45 minutes, you will be on Gozo.
Hotel Recommendation
Suzanne says, “One of the nicest places to stay is the coastal village of Marsalforn and this is a short 20 minute drive from the ferry at Mgarr. In the village there are a number of hotels, with Hotel Calypso on the waterfront being the largest in the town.”
Booking.com Prague, Czech Republic (Photo courtesy of Veronika from Travel Greekery)
Prague, Czech Republic
By Veronika from Travel Greekery
Prague is a beautiful destination to visit any time of year. The spire-adorned jewel on the banks of the Vltava River should be on top of everybody’s bucket list.
When visiting Prague, one shouldn’t leave out the top sights. Those are Prague Castle, a unique castle complex featuring structures spanning centuries, the charming Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the unique Astronomical Clock. The whole Old Town and Lesser Town Quarters are simply too beautiful for words. For a fantastic three day Itinerary, including a beer spa, please click here.
It’s going to be cold in January, so you should cozy up in Prague’s many cute cafés in between all the sightseeing. Museum-goers will love the newly reconstructed National Museum at the top of Wenceslas Square. It currently even houses a whale skeleton.
January is a quiet time of year to visit Prague. You can have it practically to yourself, without the usual crowds of tourists. Some Christmas markets last until January 6th, but after that, things quiet down.
Weather And Directions
You’re quite likely to experience snow in January. It’s typically one of the coldest month. Based on averages, the warmest it could be is 0.8°C (33.4°F) or it might go as low as -4.9°C (23.2°F).
If it snows and you want to enjoy the freshly fallen snow, don’t wait until the next morning! The snow melts fast in the city and turns into slush. On the other hand, the quiet streets in Prague’s city center become absolutely magical with fresh snow. Only rarely does snowfall turn heavy. You’re most likely going to experience a light dusting.
Prague is easily accessible. Fly to the Václav Havel International Airport and take a bus, a combination of a bus and the subway, or a taxi.
Hotel Recommendation
Veronika says, “The Mosaic House is a great accommodation option near the center of Prague, offering a variety of different room styles for every budget. If your flight from Prague is early in the morning, I can recommend the new Airport Prague Hotel.”
Booking.com Mallorca, Spain (Photo courtesy of Joanna from The World In My Pocket)
Mallorca, Spain
By Joanna from The World In My Pocket
Mallorca is one of the most popular summer destinations in Europe, with many people choosing it for the gorgeous beaches and the guaranteed warm weather. However, Mallorca is great place to visit in January as well, especially if you are looking for a quiet holiday destination, without the summer crowds.
Mallorca offers something for every type of traveller. While most of the touristy resorts close down for the winter, the cities and villages around the island continue with their daily lives. You can find very affordable accommodation in stunning hotels or traditional fincas if you travel to Mallorca in January.
One of the best things to do in Mallorca is to explore the beaches. In January, you won’t be able to sunbathe as the weather is too cold, but you will be able to explore all the beautiful beaches and coves without any other people around.
Places such as Cala Pi or Cala Mesquida, which are packed in the summer, are now empty. Walking in the Cala Mondrago National Park is a lovely experience in the winter months, as you will find free places to park, as well as no other people on the trails.
If you enjoy hiking, consider going to the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains. In summer, it is way too hot to attempt the long trails. In January, the temperature is just right.
Another great thing to do in Mallorca is to go shopping in the local markets. Each village and town has its own market day. Small local producers gather in the main square and sell their homegrown fruits and vegetables, as well as cheese, sobrasada, or sundried tomatoes.
Another great thing to do in Mallorca in winter is go hiking in the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains. In summer it is way too hot to attempt the long trails. In January, the temperature is just right.
Weather And Directions
The weather in Mallorca in January is mild, with an average daily temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit and around 5 days of rain. But don’t worry, there are plenty of things to do in Mallorca even when it rains.
Most airlines still operate winter flights to Mallorca. The airport is located only a few kilometres away from Palma de Mallorca. It is well connected by local buses to the city centre. There are also plenty of car hire companies at the airport if you want to explore the island and not base yourself in Palma.
Thingvellir National Park, Iceland (Photo courtesy of Paulina from UK Everyday)
Thingvellir National Park, Iceland
By Paulina from UK Everyday
If you want to visit one of the most unique UNESCO World Heritage sites look no further than Iceland. In Thingvellir National Park, you can walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates that are drifting apart from each other by 2 cm every year. All the cracks are shaping a beautiful canyon that is home to many amazing attractions.
One of the best things to do in Thingvellir National Park is a short hike to Oxarafoss Waterfall. This famous movie location from “Game of Thrones” attracts many visitors so exploring it in January will allow you to avoid the crowds. It is only a 6-minute walk to the waterfall from Oxarafoss Parking which makes it a perfect place to visit even during the colder months.
There are various hiking paths in Thingvellir National Park that provide excellent views. One of them is a 20-minute walk from Oxarafoss Waterfall to Hakið Visitor Center. It is a perfect spot to admire the second largest lake in Iceland – Thingvallavatn.
Thingvellir National Park covered with white snow looks incredible. If you decide to visit Iceland in January, you will have amazing light for your pictures. The Golden Hour in Iceland lasts much longer during winter than in any other location around the world.
Wintertime is the best time to visit Iceland as you can also see the Northern Lights or explore ice caves.
Weather And Directions
The average temperature in January is between 26.6 F and 37.4 F. You can expect beautiful sunny days, but also heavy snowing a few hours later. The weather in Iceland is very unpredictable so make sure to be ready for every situation.
When purchasing your plane ticket, choose Keflavik Airport. It is just a 1-hour drive from Thingvellir National Park and less than 40 minutes drive from Reykjavik.
Hotel Recommendation
Paulina says, “You can find plenty of accommodations in the capital such as Freyja Guesthouse & Suites or Black Pearl Apartment Hotel.”
Booking.com Albufeira, Portugal (Photo courtesy of Linn from Amused By Algarve)
Albufeira, Portugal (The Algarve)
By Linn from Amused By Algarve
One of the best places to visit in Europe in January is the quaint town of Albufeira on Portugal’s Algarve coast. Not only is it one of the most popular destinations in the Algarve, it’s also one of the most beautiful with the white village spilling onto the beach between cliffs.
With over 300 days of sun in the year and beautiful warm temperatures, this is a wonderful destination in January for a warm weather getaway that avoids the summer crowds. Albufeira is also centrally situated for exploring the rest of the Algarve.
There are endless things to do in Albufeira. It has one of the most picturesque beaches in Portugal where you can do water sports like parasailing and surfing. Go on a kayak or paddleboard tour to explore the mesmerizing coastline where you can discover hidden beaches and sea caves. Take a boat tour to the world-famous Benagil Cave, or explore the inland on a buggy or jeep tour.
January is also the best time to go hiking because the temperatures are not too high. Head to Marinha beach and take on the stunning Seven Hanging Valleys Trail. Wander across golden cliffs, and discover massive sinkholes, sea-carved arches, and unique rock formations. Make sure you wear good hiking shoes and a hat to protect yourself from the sun – even in January it can get scorching hot on a clear day.
Weather And Directions
Winter temperatures can reach high 60s Fahrenheit (20-25 degrees celsius).
The closest international airport is Faro airport. You can take a bus or train to Faro city where you have to transfer to a bus. (The train to Albufeira stops 7 km outside the city, so the bus is your best option.) Alternatively, there are transfers from Faro airport to Albufeira that you can take. Alternatively, check with your hotel for free airport pickup.
Hotel Recommendation
Linn says, “A wonderful place to stay in Albufeira is the Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa. You can indulge in the pool or take the short walk to the beach depending on your mood.”
Booking.com Riga, Latvia (Photo courtesy of Pixaby)
Riga, Latvia
By Lowri from Many Other Roads
Riga is a city in Latvia that is perfect place for a winter getaway. Not only is it incredibly budget friendly but it is off the beaten path for many travellers. Riga is filled with cobbled stone streets and lots of historic sites to explore. There are also many great bars that serve delicious food on a budget.
There are lots of amazing things to do in this unique European city.
Latvia is one of the cheapest countries in Europe and this means you can enjoy some of the best food without breaking the bank. The restaurant ‘Milda’ serves traditional Latvian dishes such as potato pancakes, bread soup, and black bread with cheese at an affordable price.
If you want to see the most incredible views over the city, stop by the Panorama Riga Observation Deck. This is a circular terrace and observation deck belonging to the Latvian Academy of Sciences. It costs about 6 euros to visit and is absolutely one of the best spots in Riga.
Riga is full of amazing buildings, but the best is the Three Brothers. This group of buildings are not only pretty but are the oldest dwellings in Riga. The buildings can be found in Maza Pils Street near Central Dome Square.
Weather And Directions
January is the best time to visit as it has snowy winter conditions, without the crowds for the Christmas markets. Riga has cold winters with temperatures ranging from -2°C to -6°C (28°F to 21°F) so make sure you pack your thermals before going.
The most popular way to arrive into Riga is by Riga International Airport. It takes about 15-30 minutes to get from the Airport to the City Centre. Taking a bus from the Airport is the cheapest option as it’s around 2 euros. However, buses don’t run at night so if you arrive late, you will have to get a taxi.
Hotel Recommendation
Lowri says, “Riga is full of amazing hotels so you have plenty of options. For a stay that is truly unique, book a stay at the elegant Hotel Gutenbergs. There is something so special about this hotel and breakfast is included too!”
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Florence, Italy
By Jaclyn from Resting Beach Face
Florence, dubbed the birthplace of the Renaissance, is a place to immerse yourself in history, art architecture, delicious food and wine, all the while being surrounded by welcoming locals. While Florence may be a city, it has a small-town feel and much calmer than other equally tourist-centric locations.
When in Florence, you will notice that the city is filled by pedestrians who stroll the streets to window-shop, enjoy a fabulous meal, or spend the day in a piazza people watching.
Florence is the capital of Tuscany, which is famous for rolling hills and vineyards. It is a perfect home base for short day trips to the countryside where you can take a cooking class at a gorgeous village or even help harvest grapes or olives for the season. Florence has no shortage of culture, of all varieties, and is still a bit of a hidden gem.
Take a tour of the Palazzo Medici and learn how the Medici family boosted the Renaissance; how Michelangelo was discovered; or, why Hitler decided not to destroy the Ponte Vecchio. Next, visit the Basilica of Santa Croce. The exterior is exquisite and the interior is home to the tombs of some of the most influential Renaissance artists and scholars, including Galileo, Michelangelo and Machiavelli. Finally, find your way to Piazzale Michelangelo which offers one of the best views of Florence and of the Duomo.
January offers lots of events to enjoy. January 6th is a national holiday called The Epiphany. This is where the Befana brings small goodies to those who have behaved during the year and the Three Wise Men will parade the streets. In addition, the city is illuminated with colorful lights pointed at some of Florence’s best-loved monuments.
On alternate weekends between January 7-24, the famous Pitti Palace is the center of the fashion world. In addition, throughout January, you will also find farmers markets, Organic and Artisan Markets, and an Antiques Fair held on various weekends.
Weather And Directions
The average temperature in Florence in January is 52 F, however there is a possibility of sleet and snow. Keep that in mind and pack some layers. However, Italy in general is very fashionable so try to stay stylish while staying warm! Generally, you should carry a travel umbrella and a packable rain jacket with you as you never know when there will be a downpour or flurries.
You will fly into the Florence airport (FLO). There is a new tram line that can take you from the airport to the city center. This is the easiest and cheapest way to reach Florence.
Uber and Lyft do not operate in Florence.
Near Besançon, France
Besançon, France
By Caroline from Veggie Wayfarer
A wonderful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and to simply sit back and relax can be found in the Eastern France Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, more specifically in the Jura and Doubs department. The region is synonymous for good wine, authentic little villages untouched by the spoils of over-tourism and Comté, the salty cheese that takes its name from the region.
Learn all about the history of the local salt production in the UNESCO classified sites of Saline Royale Arc-et-Senans and the Salins-les-Bains salt museum. Alternatively, head out to Arbois to have a delicious wine tasting in the Domaine de la Pinte vineyard. Try your hand at the famous Yellow Wines from the Jura, the MacVin digestif of a delicious dessert wine that goes by the name Vin de Paille.
Weather And Directions
January has an average temperature of 45°F. The upper Jura region is known to get a lot colder at times with an average snowfall of 62 centimeters. It is the quintessential getaway for lovers of outdoor winter activities including cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking, snowboarding and even dog sledding.
With daily trains running between Besançon and Paris, getting to the Jura and Doubs department is an absolute breeze.
Hotel Recommendation
Caroline says, “Base yourself out of Hotel le Sauvage in Besançon to be close to both the slopes and the wonderous activities in the city itself has to offer.”
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Santorini, Greece (Greek Islands)
By Mary from Be Right Back by Mary
When thinking about Santorini, you usually think about going to the beach, tanning, and watching incredible sunsets while sipping on a cocktail by the sea. But this Greek Island has lots to offer all year long.
January in Santorini offers some of the warmest temperatures in Europe. In addition, you are guaranteed peace and quiet as the island is deserted by the majority of tourists who prefer to visit during the hot summer months. The cost for a trip to Santorini is definitely a lot lower during the off season, so it is the perfect place if you are looking for a cheap and sunny escape.
One of the best things to do in Santorini in January includes staying at a luxurious hotel on the Caldera. A good number of the best hotels in Fira, including the famous cave hotels, have beautiful views of the Caldera and include a hot tub. However, these can be quite pricy during the summer. January is the best time to experience luxurious Santorini without having to break the bank. Hot tubs are also a great addition as the sea is too cold for a swim at that time of the year.
Another worthy visit is Pyrgos village which is built on a hill. You have to walk up a good number of stairs to reach Pyrgos castle. This activity can be painful in the summer but it is perfect for January’s temperatures. At the top, you’ll find one of the best 360° views of the island.
Finally, there is a nice walk which takes you from Fira to Imerovigli, a lovely town along the Caldera. The walk is easy and about 1.25 mile long. It takes about 30 minutes to complete. On your way, you can make a detour to go check out the Rock of Skaros.
Weather And Directions
January in Santorini offers warm temperatures with peaks at 15°C (59°F) and an average of only 11 days of rain.
There are international airports on Santorini and Mykonos. There are also ferries between the Greek Islands. The cheapest alternative is to fly into Athens and take the ferry from there.
Hotel Recommendation
Mary says, “Athina Luxury Suites are the perfect option”
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Pecs, Hungary
By Richard from RJ On Tour
Pecs is a fascinating city with an interesting history in the south of Hungary near the Croatia border. The city of Pecs was founded by the Romans and also occupied by the Ottoman empire, thus it has some remarkable historical sights to visit. The area is famous for its wine and food and the restaurants serve some great options, including iconic Hungarian dishes like Goulash.
There are lots of things to see and do in Pecs, from visiting sites to enjoying a hike in the nearby hills. In January, Pecs is quiet, thus you can visit all the historic sites when they are empty. The most popular attraction is the Sopianae, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Basically, it is an early Christian burial site from the 4th century.
The Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim is currently a church, however it used to be an Ottoman Mosque during their occupation in the 16th century. Visiting Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim is interesting as you learn history and see the unique decor inside. This building is the finest example of Turkish and Ottoman architecture in Hungary.
Pécs Cathedral is also a fantastic place to visit. It is the most prominent building in the city and has four towers. You can visit the inside of the cathedral too, which is colourful with lots of decorative features. They display the history of the site very well throughout the building. You can also climb the cathedral’s tower which offers fantastic views across the city and nearby countryside.
Weather And Directions
The climate in January is cold and typically ranges from 24.8F to 34.9F. There is an average of 5 days of rain, so it is pretty dry compared to other European cities.
The nearest international airport to Pecs is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. From there you can get a direct train into Pecs, which takes two and a half hours. Alternatively, you can drive which takes 2 hours 15 minutes.
Hotel Recommendation
Richard says, “There are many apartments and hotel options in Pecs, however Corso Hotel is a centrally located four-star hotel. It is known for its large and modern rooms and delicious food. ”
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Gibraltar, United Kingdom
By Emma from Travel On A Time Budget
Gibraltar, the tiny British Overseas Territory that borders Spain on its southern shores, is one of the best places to visit in January in Europe. It might only be 2.6 square miles, but there’s plenty to do.
Most of the top things to do in Gibraltar centre around “The Rock”. This is hardly surprising since at almost 1,400 foot, it’s impossible to go anywhere without staring up and seeing it. A cable car goes to the top where you can snap incredible photos out across the sea. It’s then a short walk down to St. Michael’s cave, where there are massive stalagmites rising up from the floor and stalactites hanging down from the ceiling.
Part of the draw to the Rock is the chance to see Gibraltar’s famous monkeys. The barbary macaques can be seen along the pathways of the nature reserve or viewed at Apes’ Den.
For history lovers, there are places in the Rock to visit to learn about Gibraltar’s history. The 18th century Great Siege Tunnels formed part of the defence of Gibraltar from France and Spain during the Great Siege. There are also World War 2 tunnels where military equipment was stored and troops stayed for protection.
Gibraltar also has beaches where you can relax after your sightseeing. Camp Bay has a lido and areas where children can swim. Even in January, you can get warm weather.
Weather And Directions
Average Temperatures can reach 61 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees centigrade) although there may also be rainy days and chilly evenings.
It’s also a really easy place to reach as it has its own airport that is easily walkable from the centre.
Hotel Recommendation
Emma says, “There are a range of places to stay in Gibraltar. The Holiday Inn Express is a reasonably priced option about 15 minutes’ walk from the main town. For those who want to stay somewhere a bit different, the Sunborn is a hotel on a yacht in the marina. There’s a swimming pool and fabulous views of the rock from the sundeck.”
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Borovets, Bulgaria
By Abi from I’m Going On An Adventure
For many people, January is their least favourite time of year. The weather is at its’ worst and all the joy from Christmas is over. However, one of the best ways to lift those January blues is to visit Borovets in Bulgaria. It’s the cutest little ski resort with stunning views, great runs and a fantastic vibe.
The main reason to go is for the snow and to enjoy the snowy mountain ski runs. The town has some fun slopes with varying levels of difficulty and it’s really, really cheap in comparison to most other ski resorts in Europe. It is a fantastic place to start learning how to ski or snowboard.
Borovets has some other fun winter activities such as riding snowmobiles through the mountain forest and enjoying a relaxing spa day at the gorgeous Rila Hotel or Yastrebets Hotel. However, in winter most people visit for the skiing and it’s been built up around this.
It’s easy to rent the skiing and boarding equipment from the town, plus the ski passes are easy to find. There’s only one main gondola to take you up to the top and it’s there at the bottom where you can buy lift tickets. A day pass is around £30 and a week’s pass will be discounted.
It’s also a great location for families as there’s additional activities at the bottom of the slopes. It’s easy to grab a sled and toboggan down the smaller slopes, and there’s horseback riding too. In addition, there are a selection of shops to wander around and purchase some souvenirs.
There’s loads of traditional Bulgarian restaurants with open log fires serving delicious meals such as melted blue cheese and cauliflower roasted potatoes, cheese fondants, hearty soups and local red wine.
The nightlife is energetic with lots of small bars and karaoke to enjoy. There’s a few local games which are played at the pubs such as one where you need to try and bang a nail into a log – which is really quite funny. Most evenings, there’s some sort of event running, so it’s a great place for everyone!
Don’t forget to give night skiing a go too. The slopes light up and the main run is open. It’s even better when it starts snowing!
Weather And Directions
It’s best to go towards the end of January to allow for as much snow as possible. The temperature drops to 2/-4 degrees (35 / 19 Fahrenheit) in January so it’s so important that you arrive prepared – warm clothes and thick socks.
Borovets is easy to reach but it does require a taxi or shuttle to take you from the airport to the town. You can book these at the airport but it’s easier to arrange beforehand. The closest airport is Sofia international which has regular flights all year round. The transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes and is a beautiful drive through the mountain roads (once you pass the city).
Hotel Recommendation
Abi says, “There are some fantastic hotels in Borovets, depending on budget you can stay in the luxury Rila Hotel right in front of the slopes or a more budget friendly accommodation further down the hill such as Villa Park Guesthouse. Just be wary the further down you are, the harder the hike to reach the slopes.”
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Ayia Napa, Cyprus
By Lina from World of Lina
Another one of the best places to visit in Europe in January is the lovely town of Ayia Napa on the island of Cyprus.
Ayia Napa is located on the southeast coast and is mainly known for its many beautiful beaches. In the resort town, you can find fantastic restaurants serving fresh seafood and at night, you can enjoy cocktails and other drinks at the many pubs and bars.
Right at the heart of the town, you’ll find Ayia Napa monastery, a charming monastery partially built underground. Inside is a museum that houses historic exhibitions about Cyprus.
The harbor is another one of the must-see places as it offers amazing views over the Mediterranean Sea. Sit back and relax in one of the many cafés and enjoy a good cup of coffee or a refreshing drink.
Just a bit outside of Ayia Napa, at Glyko Nero Beach, is the famous ‘Love Bridge’. This rocky arch was entirely created by mother nature and is, for sure, one of the most amazing natural attractions in Cyprus. It’s even possible to walk out onto it, but you have to be very careful.
Ayia Napa is a good destination in January because you can enjoy the warm winter sun without it being too hot.
Weather And Directions
Temperatures are usually between 55-65 degrees Fahrenheit – perfect for sightseeing.
The closest airport is Larnaca International Airport which is accessed by most international airlines. It will take you approximately 40 minutes to reach Ayia Napa by car.
Hotel Recommendation
Lina says, “The resort town is full of hotels ranging from luxury to affordable. Some of the best addresses include Limanaki Beach Hotel, Nissi Beach Resort and Cosmo Napa Boutique Hotel.”
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Dublin, Ireland
By Pamela from The Directionally Challenged Traveler
Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, is a charming European city to visit in January. Located on the east coast of Ireland, Dublin has a variety of things to offer travelers.
Temperatures in January are on the cool side. If you’re a bit chilly, there are plenty of pubs to warm you up with a drink or snack. Hidden gems like The Church combine history, culture, live music, and delicious food.
Even in the colder months, there are plenty of things to do in Dublin. History buffs can explore Dublin Castle, Trinity College, or even the Leprechaun museum for glimpses into Dublin’s past. Dress in layers and explore the beautiful sites including Christ Church Cathedral, Ha’penny Bridge, and the beautiful architecture along the River Liffey.
At the end of January is the Temple Bar Trad. It’s an Irish music and culture festival featuring some of the best musicians in Ireland. There are also street parades, craft fairs, open-air concerts, and art shows. If you are traveling with teens, consider doing a musical pub crawl in Dublin. This takes you from pub to pub with a band of Irish musicians. It is fun and a pretty cool experience.
Weather And Directions
Average temperatures in Dublin range from -2°C to 11°C.
Most visitors fly into Dublin International Airport (DAA) directly and drive 20 minutes to the city center. Alternatively, you can also fly into Shannon Airport (SNN) and drive through the countryside to the city. It’s about a 2 1/2 hours drive from Shannon to Dublin.
Hotel Recommendation
Pamela says, “A great hotel located in the heart of Dublin is The Schoolhouse Hotel. It dates back to 1859 and has been a witness to the history of the city, including Dublin’s Easter 1916. The boutique hotel is also home to a Gastrobar for hungry visitors.”
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Malaga, Spain
By Milijana from World Travel Connector
Malaga in southern Spain is one of the sunniest places in Europe in January. It is perfect for a city break or winter staycation in Spain.
The beautiful city of Malaga is the capital of Costa del Sol. Costa del Sol, meaning Coast of the Sun, is famous for lots of sunshine and fantastic sandy beaches. Malaga beaches are some of the best in Spain and Europe overall. Although the sea temperature is not ideal for swimming in January, the sandy beaches in Malaga are a perfect place for sunbathing and enjoying delicious tapas with a glass of sangria in chiringuitos (traditional beach restaurants) in winter.
On top of that, Malaga is a modern Mediterranean city full of great restaurants (including nine Michelin star restaurants), traditional tapas bars, and bodegas. Tapas bar hopping is one of the best things to do in Malaga.
You might be surprised, but the city is rich with museums. There are more than 30 museums in Malaga. In addition, Malaga is the birth town of Pablo Picasso. Consider strolling through the museums and admiring the artwork of Pablo Picasso, especially in the colder months when there are no crowds to block your view.
For some fun, decompress in traditional Arab baths, take day trips and visit traditional Andalusian white villages in the area, or hike jaw-dropping El Caminito del Rey.
Weather And Directions
Daily average temperature in January is 63° F, but can reach 72° F during the day.
Malaga-Costa del Sol International Airport serves Malaga. The airport is the largest in southern Spain and one of the busiest. It connects Malaga with many Spanish and international destinations.
Hotel Recommendation
Milijana says, “Book a room in the 5-star Vincci Selección Posada del Patio with a rooftop swimming pool in the center of Malaga to have a fabulous winter vacation in the capital of Costa del Sol.”
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Turin, Italy
By Natalie & Robson from The Best Of Turin
Turin is the capital of the Piedmont region in Northern Italy. It is one of the largest cities in the country with rich history, incredible architecture, outstanding museums, delicious food, and it is surrounded by the impressive Italian Alps. Although it has all these great attributes, it’s still under the radar for many international tourists.
But what makes Turin a great European destination to visit in January?
The answer is easy. You can combine a winter city break with snowy slopes and winter sports in Turin.
When in Turin, you must visit the Royal Palace to learn about the Savoy Dynasty and how Turin became Italy’s first capital. Also, it has over 10 palaces and royal residences that are UNESCO heritage sites. Most of these palaces are open to visitors and are within the city or its surroundings. The most impressive ones would be Venaria Reale, Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi and Palazzo Madama.
Once you are done with the historical sites, you can visit some of Turin’s museums like the Egyptian Museum – one of the largest collections in the world, or the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile, which pictures the important industrial past of the city.
Food is another big thing. Take time to stroll around the Porta Palazzo Market, one of the biggest open-air markets in Europe. Then, savor a nice meal at Mercato Centrale, known for serving the best local ingredients and traditional recipes paired with the world-famous Barolo wine from the region.
A stop at Valentino Park for the best views of the Po River is a must too. If it’s snowing, go there anyway. The park looks like a fairytale when covered in snow.
Talking about snow, Turin is only one hour and 40 minutes by train from Bardonecchia, one of Italy’s best-known ski resorts. The resort has 49 pistes and 21 ski lifts located 2,750 meters above sea level.
January is a good month to hit the slopes, as snow is guaranteed. Bardonecchia is a small mountain town that gets busy in winter. So staying in Turin is an excellent option as the city has more hotel choices. You can easily go for a day trip to the mountains. When in Turin, you will be surrounded by the snowcapped mountains all the time, offering fantastic views.
Weather And Directions
January is the coldest month in Turin, the average highest temperature in the city is 45ºF, and the lowest is 27ºF. It doesn’t snow much in Turin, so consider yourself lucky if it snows and the city is covered in white. In the mountains, it will be colder and snow is abundant.
Getting to Turin is easy. The city has a small international airport – Torino Airport, which is connected to the city by public transportation. Another option is to fly to Milan, which has 3 international airports. There are different ways to travel from Milan to Turin, including driving one hour. You can also get from Milan to Turin by train or bus.
Hotel Recommendation
Natalie & Robson say, “Regarding where to stay in Turin, the options are endless. You can book a room at a luxury hotel like Hotel Principi di Piemonte, or in a mid-range accommodation like Opera35 Suite&Studio. For budget travelers, the Hotel Tourist is a good option. ”
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Lisbon, Portugal
By Mary from Be Right Back by Mary
Located in the south of Portugal, Lisbon is a popular destination in January for anyone looking to escape grey damp weather and Christmas season melancholia.
Spend four days in Lisbon exploring the highlights and main landmarks of the city. Some of the best things to do in the city include visiting the Alfama district, known as the oldest and most charming district of Lisbon. You will recognise the neighbourhood by the authentic orange coloured roofs.
St George Castle is also a must-see both for the history and the incredible 360° views it offers of Lisbon and the Tague Estuary Natural Reserve, the largest wetlands in Portugal. To avoid waiting in line at the castle, tickets can be purchased online in a few minutes.
Another fun thing to do in Lisbon is rent electric scooters and travel through the city to the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge and the Jeronimos Monastery, a World Unesco Heritage Site.
In the winter months, a fair number of European destinations are very quiet with shops closed and restricted hours for museums. However, Lisbon is bustling all year round. Everything is open and the city feels alive! At the same time, the city doesn’t feel overcrowded at this time of the year, which means you won’t be waiting in long lines for each museum.
Weather And Directions
One of the main reasons for Lisbon being one of the best European cities to visit in January is, of course, the weather. With temperatures going as high as 60°F (16°C), and only about 7 days of rain, January is a great month to visit for anyone looking for a dose of sunshine.
The closest airport is Lisbon airport. Lisbon airport is very easy to navigate both at arrivals and departures. The heart of the city is only about a 30 minute drive with taxis, buses or ubers waiting for you.
Hotel Recommendation
Mary says, “If you are in Lisbon for a special occasion and are looking for a romantic hotel, Casa Balthazar is the place to be!”
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Last Word
January is the best time to visit many European destinations. If they offer winter sports and outdoor activities, you will be able to enjoy all that is offered. On the other hand, if they do not, and it is low season, whether it is busy cities or beautiful beach destinations, you will get fantastic flight and hotel deals. In addition, you will only be sharing restaurants and attractions with locals without the fierce summer crowds.
Europe has many wonderful places to visit in January. Where are you going?
9 Glorious European Winter Sun Destinations
When the chill of winter is on the horizon, we start to think of warm weather escapes. Many think summer is the best time to visit Europe. This couldn’t be further from the truth. As well as being a magical spring and fall destination, Europe is a destination where you can have a typical winter wonderland holiday, and escape the chill with some glorious winter sun.
There are so many unique things to do in Europe in winter. From Christmas market cruises to winter walking & hiking holidays and, of course, plenty of great ski destinations.
But if you are looking to escape the cold and darker days, there are loads of gorgeous European sun destinations to choose from. Maybe you could even combine some of the best winter destinations in Europe with a snowy getaway followed by some basking in the sun.
These are some of the best warm winter destinations in Europe to escape the cold.
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If your heart is set on a European island vacation this winter, there are several stunning island destinations where you can escape the cold to enjoy some warm winter weather.
If you’re not sure exactly where you’d like to go, head to the south of the continent for some of the warmest countries in Europe during winter. Countries such as Portugal, Spain, Greece, Malta, and even Turkey. The further south you go, the warmer it will be. Just don’t forget, while often sunny, the Mediterranean can also pack a punch with cold winds in winter.
The Canary Islands
A popular winter sun destination for many Europeans, the Canary Islands are a quick trip from mainland Portugal or Spain. While this archipelago does have some rainfall in the winter months, there are plenty of sunny days between December and April, offering some of the best weather in Europe during the winter season.
Seven islands make up this part of Spain, each with its unique offers. The most popular destinations include Lanzarote, La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria. While the beaches are a big drawcard, hiking on the Canary Islands is very popular, especially during winter. You can even see a volcano in Lanzarote and hike through some fascinating vineyards in lava fields.
The Canary Islands boast an average temperature of 21°C (70°F) during the winter months, making it one of the warmest places in Europe in January. Thanks to the excellent winter weather, it can get still crowded in winter, so plan ahead for the best deals, or have your winter sun adventure in December when it is quieter.
Cyprus
For another incredible warm-weather winter escape, Cyprus is an excellent option for winter island holidays in Europe. This Mediterranean island has lovely, temperate winters. The best time to go? February and March are just about perfect. Cyprus has a beautiful climate that is very agreeable in the winter months, with an average temperature of around 22°C (71°F) during the days.
There is so much to do in Cyprus any time of year. Winter is still perfect for the island’s pristine beaches; it’s a much more congenial climate for exploring the island’s many historical sites, and it’s a great time of year for hiking in the Troodos Mountains and Akamas National Parks.
What many don’t know, Cyprus also has snow on the mountain in winter, and there is a small but good ski field offering around six runs from beginner to advanced. It’s one of those rare destinations where you can ski in the morning and hit the beach in the afternoon.
Another unique aspect of Cyprus is the island is actually two countries; Greece and Turkey. Crossing between the two countries in Nicosia is one of those must-do things to do in Cyrpus.
Greece
If you’re looking for the ultimate winter island escape, then Greece is another great option. The Mediterranean country has so many beautiful islands that make Greece one of the best warm-weather escapes in Europe. It’s also a time when you will get the best deals so you can stay longer and don’t have to compete with the crowds.
Leros and Mykonos are two great islands with mild winter temps. Expect an average temperature of around 17°C (62°F) between January and March. Another excellent destination for your winter break is Skiathos, which boasts fantastic beaches and scenery.
Some Greek Islands will become sleepier in the non-tourist months, but this isn’t always a negative. The Greek Islands are not just perfect for those looking for milder winter temperatures but also for a laid back vibe with plenty to explore. It’s also a great time of year to really get to know the local side of an islands culture.
Crete & Rhodes
Crete, for example, has some of the warmest winter temperatures in Mediterranean Europe over the autumn due to its southerly position. However, Crete lacks the retiree ex-pat populations of some other warm European destinations but a booming university population, much like Rhodes. So you can have the best tourist sights to yourself while still enjoying a lively island community and some winter sunshine.
If you’re more interested in an urban environment. With plenty of history, both modern and ancient, Athens is one of the most interesting in Europe. In December and January, Athens can be a little cool, but early and late winter are perfect temperatures for exploring the many outdoor historic sites. It’s much nicer to climb the Acropolis in 17°C (62°F) rather than 40°C + (104°F +) in summer.
Seville
Seville, the capital of Spain’s southern Andalucía region, is officially Europe’s warmest city year-round. With average daily temperatures of 16°C (61°F) and no shortage of sunshine, it’s not surprising people say, “Seville doesn’t really do winter. ”
When compared to the soaring temperatures of summer, which often exceed 40℃ (104℉), winter is the perfect time to explore one of Spains most magical cities.
The home of tapas and flamenco, there is so much to do in Seville. From the Real Alcázar to the Seville Cathedral and the magical Plaza España. Or take your time exploring the orange-scented maze of streets and plazas, one tapas bar at a time.
Seville is also an excellent base for day trips to some of Andalucía’s other warm-weather destinations such as Ronda and the route of the White villages or the seaside town of Cadiz. You can start searching the best areas in Seville to stay here.
Mallorca Island – Spain
Mallorca boasts beautiful landscapes and stunning architecture throughout its many towns and cities. With a pretty good all year round population, this part of Spain can still attract quite a lot of visitors in winter, so you’ll have plenty of options, but it is still advised to plan for the best prices.
If you’re looking for some great beaches, head to Cala D’Or, a haven for divers, but it also has fantastic views and an idyllic setting that will be perfect during your European winter break. The best time to go? January is the coolest month in Mallorca with an average of 15°C (59°F). While the rest of winter in Mallorca averages around 17°C (63°F).
Sicily
While visiting northern Italy in the winter means snow-capped mountains, Sicily in the south offers something completely different. The island is best known for its rich history, culture and food. While the entire island won’t be as temperate in winter as some destinations, you can find places in Sicily with mild temperatures in the winter averaging 14-17°C (57-62°F).
Much like Cyprus, Sicilians like to joke that they can ski on Mount Etna and in the morning and languish on a sunny beach in the afternoon. Stay close to the coastal areas exploring cities such as Paloma, Cefalu, Ragusa, Catania, Taormina and Siracusa, and you’re guaranteed mild winters days. It won’t be summer hot, but temperatures will be pleasantly warm for winter. Perfect for sightseeing.
Consider taking a winter road trip through Sicily to experience the variety and unique locations without the crowds and intense heat of the high summer season.
Madeira Island Portugal
Madeira Island, nicknamed the “Floating Garden”, is best known for its striking landscapes and year-round temperate climate. Perhaps this is why this autonomous island archipelago of Portugal continues to win the title of Best Island Destination both in Europe and the World. It is certainly one of the best places to visit in Portugal.
Although you can expect more rainfall in the winter months than in summer, you will find that this European island has lots to offer in terms of sunny days. The best time to visit? Late December through February are the best months in Madeira due to less rainfall, but you can expect an average temperature between 17°C (63°F) and 20°C (68°F).
One of the most popular things to do in Madeira is hiking, especially along the island’s famous Levada irrigation channels. Winter is an excellent time for exploring the islands incredibly diverse landscape, whether by car or foot. It’s also a lovely time to explore the island’s capital Funchal without the summer crowds.
Malta
Located in the southern Mediterranean, Malta is only 300 miles (500km) from the coast of Africa. Malta has been ruled by many different civilisations making it a unique culture. The island is best known for its historic architecture and cities with loads of museums, shops and restaurants to explore.
The best time to visit Malta depends on your plans. While Malta is also one of the warmest places in Europe in December, if you’re looking for a winter sun break, then January through March are the best months as there’s both nice weather and very little rainfall.
When you’re in Malta, you can enjoy the cities like Rabat and Valetta or head to more rural areas for sunbathing, hiking or diving. The mix of cultures means there’s a lot to see and experience, and an all year round population mean a lively experience without the summer crowds.
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Technically, Bora Bora isn’t anywhere near the other European destinations on this list; however, it is part of France. You are guaranteed fantastic winter sun on a South-Pacific island because it will actually be summer in Bora Bora. Actually, Bora Bora is warm any time of year.
Crystal clear water, amazing beaches, and a tropical environment make this one of the best “European” destinations for a winter sun escape. Enjoy a beautiful beach resort or explore the many other nearby islands. Snorkelling and scuba diving are two of the most popular activities thanks to the pristine tropical waters.
The best time to travel here? If you’re looking for winter sun in Bora Bora, January through March are the best months. You can expect an average of 27°C (80°F) during this period.
If you want to escape the cold weather back home, Europe can offer many sunny destinations to chase the winter blues away.
7 Best Places For Winter Sun Holidays In Europe – Hand Luggage Only
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So here’s the scene – it’s the middle of winter and despite your travels during the year (and constant insistence that you’re done with swelteringly hot summer days), you’ve found yourself smack in the centre of a cold wintery snap (with full-on grey clouds to match). That being said, you can still find yourself a shed load of winter sun holidays in Europe that are just gorgeous.
Some days, it feels like the sun doesn’t even come out. it’s just clouding up with intermittent rain which refuses to be snow! Because, apparently, it’s not cold enough (even though it definitely feels like it is 🤔).
Your thoughts start to turn towards escaping the cold, even if just for a few days for sunshine. Realistically, you can’t take a full week off… also, you kinda don’t want to, you just need a little respite from the cold and perhaps even more reasons to truly enjoy it.
Long story short – you want sunshine without having to travel 10 hours across the world for it (which sometimes comes with the added benefit of not having to spend a sizeable chunk of your paycheck on the said trip).
This is exactly why I wanted to share some of the winter sun holidays in Europe you can visit at a throw of a hat. And we’re talking sunshine you can feel, not just see!
Well, here are some of the very best winter sun holidays in Europe that are worth checking out!
1.) Canary Islands
If there’s one European destination you’re pretty much-guaranteed sunshine almost all year round, the Canary Islands are it.
The Brits and Germans have cottoned on to this for years and so it’s quickly become a mainstay for holidaymakers from the continent… which led to stereotyping of the islands as a popular beach lover’s destination but there’s so much more to the Canary Islands than just that.
Fuerteventura, for example, has dry mountainous area reminiscent of Morocco, pretty little Spanish villages, sand dunes that make you feel like you’re on a different planet and some of the bluest waters you’ve seen on your travels.
While technically, you can island-hop here, you’re more likely to have to pick just one to spend your time in.
Choose wisely, as they differ quite a fair bit some like La Gomera are a lot more green and tropical than say Fuerteventura which is arider and dessert-like.
It’s easily one of the best winter sun holidays in Europe with a surprising amount of diversity, too.
Read more: Best places in the Canary Islands to visit
2.) Madeira
Madeira was something of a surprise destination this year.
For years, this Portuguese island has been pegged as a spot to go to for a relaxing holiday (ergo it’s popularity with retirees) but there’s just so much to see and do here that you’ll struggle to just sit in one spot when you visit – no matter what age you are.
The landscapes here are absolutely incredible – seriously, some bit feels like you’ve just stepped into Jurassic Park and you don’t have to go too far on the island before you find another “Wow!” moment – they’re everywhere you look.
Similar to the Canary Islands, we’ve put together a guide, not only showing you what Madeira looks like but also giving you the low-down on where to go, what to do and what to do when you visit. Check it out in full here.
Read more: Best things to do in Madeira
3.) Malta and Gozo
Although a little colder than the two destinations above, Malta position lower down in Europe means the weather here is so much better than what you’d have back on the continent. This all makes it one of the best winter sun holidays in Europe for sure.
We’re talking turning up the temperate to 15 degrees higher (perhaps even more) and swapping that wintery gloom for some rejuvenating sunshine.
When you do visit Malta and/or Gozo, check out all the things you need to see and do in Malta and Gozo here.
Read more: Best things to do in Malta
4.) Azores
The Azores are worth visiting for so much more than the sunshine. It’s totally diverse and this makes it one of the best winter sun holidays in Europe; especially if you love nature.
The best way I can think of describing these Portuguese islands are like a “warm Iceland”. It’s lower latitude means than you don’t get the Northern Lights or Midnight sun here but you do get all that Geothermal activity is so synonymous with Iceland.
The scenery here is incredible (like seriously, it’s otherworldly in part), the weather is so much warmer although it is probably cloudier and just a tad rainier than some of the other destinations on here but absolutely worth checking out if you’re looking for a break from sub-zero temperatures.
Read more: Best places in Portugal to visit
5.) Crete, Greece
Lower down than the mainland of Greece (going lower down in Europe is almost always a good bet for getting warmer weather), Crete holds on to the sunshine just that bit longer and better than any destinations on the mainland.
Ideally, there would be many more Greek islands on here with Crete but a fair few Greek islands shut down for travellers in the winter months (you’d be so disappointed if you tried visiting Santorini in the middle of winter), unlike Crete which slows down but never really stops as the islands are far too big and have people on here that call it home regardless of what season it is.
Read more: Best things to do in Crete
6.) Cyprus
Generally, Cyprus gets so much more sunshine than most other European destinations. This makes it one of the best winter sun holidays in Europe that’s around 4.5 hours from the UK.
Similar to the above, the general recommendation, of course, would be to do as south as possible but to be honest, wherever you go in Cyprus, you’re bound to find the weather so much warmer than wherever else you might in on Mainland Europe (or indeed in the islands like the UK, Ireland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands…etc).
Read more: Best things to do in Cyprus
7.) Ibiza
The Spanish island of Ibiza does get colder in the winter month but not nearly as drastic as you get on the mainland (far from actually).
Ibiza is also one of those places that actually is fantastic to visit out of season. Prices are nowhere nearly extortionate as the summer months, the island still remains as gorgeous as it’s ever been.
(a fact that seems over-shadowed by Ibiza’s party reputation)
Plus, there’s barely any traffic and you just generally get more of a sense of what made the hippies decide to move to this fantastic Balearic island. This easily makes it one of the best winter sun holidays in Europe if you want to explore a quieter side to the island.
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Describing the January holiday in Europe, one cannot fail to mention the festive New Year mood that prevails throughout this period. Residents of all European countries are very sensitive to their traditions, and the celebration of the New Year in this sense is no exception. And given that the New Year is a family holiday, it is better to go on a New Year’s tour of Europe with the whole family, as they say, “with children and households.”
Of course, children will feel great delight in such a journey, in whose memory it will be imprinted for life. On New Year’s Eve and subsequent holidays in European countries, mass celebrations with fireworks do not stop, crowded fairs with farce entertainment are organized, and in the first days of the month, Europeans celebrate Epiphany. These days, various carnival processions are held everywhere, the participants of which generously shower each other with various sweets. And most of all, it is saturated with the exotic local color of Epiphany in Italy and Spain.
Where it’s warm in Spain in January
The southern coast of continental Spain belongs to Andalusia. The southernmost beaches of Costa del Sol (Spanish Sunny Beach) and Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) correspond to their names, even in winter there are very few cloudy or rainy days.
In January, the temperature on the coast is +15-16°С. Many resort towns are suitable for both young people and couples. Amusement parks, oceanariums, dolphinariums and even penguinariums are open for tourists. A cable car will take you up to the mountains, from where a beautiful view of the sea and the surroundings opens. Resort life does not stop even in the winter months.
As temperatures drop at night, always check if the room is heated when booking your accommodation. In the Mediterranean, Spain owns the Balearic Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean – the famous Canary Islands.
Canaries
Top of our list of places to be warm in January – Canary Islands
Top of our list of places to be warm in January – Canary Islands. They are located almost off the coast of Africa. The main islands of the Canaries – Tenerife, Palma and Gran Canaria – are called continents in miniature. Here you can visit several seasons at the same time. In the mountains at an altitude of two kilometers, even in summer, there is snow, and on the coast in winter the temperature is kept at + 20 ° C.
Balearic Islands
Majorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands. The resting place of the royal family of Spain. Despite its popularity, it is one of the ecologically clean places in Europe. Windy weather and rare rains will not prevent tourists from admiring the local landscapes, rich forests, valleys and mountains. The average temperature of the month is +16°C. The sea is crystal clear, excellent sandy beaches. It is a pity that January does not belong to the swimming season, but there will be time to visit historical monuments of various colors and styles. Traces of prehistoric times are overlapped by evidence of the rule of Carthage, Rome and the conquering Moors.
Portugal in January
Portugal competes with Spain and Italy not only with warm weather during the winter, but also with attractions. The mixture of European and South American cultures gives the country a unique flavor. The warmest thing in Portugal in January is on the island of Madeira + 18-19 ° С. Other Portuguese possessions in the Atlantic Ocean are the Azores, but in winter it is foggy and rainy. But the snow in the Azores does not fall at all.
Vacation in European resorts is quite an expensive event, but a trip in January will cost tourists 20-40% cheaper.
Madeira
Theoretically, this Portuguese island does not belong to Europe, it is on a different plate, but we will close our eyes to this. Madeira in January will surprise you not only with the air temperature – sometimes + 25 ° C, but also with the temperature of the water in the ocean: + 19 ° C. The island’s weather is determined by the Gulf Stream. The climate here is one of the mildest in the world.
Madeira is easily accessible by plane from Lisbon. Great opportunity to put together a combo tour but brace yourself for the possibility of rain in the Portuguese capital
Madeira is easily accessible by plane from Lisbon. Great opportunity to put together a combo tour, but brace yourself for the possibility of rain in the Portuguese capital.
The landscape of Madeira is mountainous. The highest point is Pico Ruivo (1862 m). The average temperature in winter is +16°С. The north-west of the island is more cloudy, within Funchal it is a little drier. The city can be explored with the help of sightseeing buses – yellow and red. Choose hotel rooms on high floors, from where you can enjoy a gorgeous view of the ocean. 4-star hotels often have their own pools, because the resort is considered year-round.
Traditional activities include a walk through the market, lunch at a fish restaurant and a funicular ride to the tropical garden on Mount Monte.
Maderian cuisine offers excellent meat and fish dishes with local wine. In the center of Funchal there is an old winery where you can stock up on Madeira made according to old technologies.
By the way, the port of the island in Funchal receives cruise ships from Europe to the Caribbean.
Is it warm in Italy in January
For walks along the streets of Italy, the wardrobe will have to be selected separately for each city. The warmest region in January is Sicily: +15°С (at night +9°С). At this time on the mainland in Naples + 13 ° C during the day (+ 5 ° C at night). A winter evening in Sorrento will delight you with the same temperature. Winters in southern Italy are mild.
For comparison: in Rome +11°С, wind and humidity, in Venice +6°С and flooding, in Milan it is cool, +6°С, in Florence +9°С.
During the winter months, car rental prices are reduced by 15-30%, free parking is easier to find, and attractions are free from tourist crowds.
Sicily in winter
The Italian island of Sicily has 330 days of sunshine a year. You will need warm sweaters only if you want to go to the mountains. (Two ski resorts are located on Mount Etna and one is near Palermo). The mild climate and warm weather (15-20°C) are ideal for hiking and sightseeing. Sicily in January is covered with lush vegetation. Almond trees begin to bloom in white and pink. The area is interesting for its rocky-hilly relief and the highest active European volcano – Etna, around which a natural reserve is spread.
Sights of the island of Sicily are not inferior to the ancient monuments of the continental part of the country. Sicily has its own architectural style – the Sicilian Baroque, it has its own valley of temples.
After the capital Palermo, the main cities of Sicily are Messina, Syracuse and Catania. Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians, Syracuse and Messina by Greeks. Catania is interesting for buildings built from basalt and hardened lava of the Etna volcano.
Every city on the island is unique, for example, the beautiful resort of Taormina continues to enchant creative and bohemian personalities.
Beach resorts in January
January sees the biggest surge in travel to Asian and exotic beach resorts. Holidays on the shores of Thailand, Bali, Malaysia, India, the Maldives and Seychelles will please you with pleasant weather and a bright contrast with the snowy Russian landscapes.
Latin American beach destinations are no less popular. The resorts of Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and other countries and islands of the Caribbean are great for seaside holidays. Tourists who prefer eco-tourism will certainly pay attention to Costa Rica, where there are no monuments of art, as well as factories and factories, but beaches and jungles preserved in their original beauty will give unity with nature, far from civilization.
The Canary Islands are also very attractive in January. Holidays here are ideal for those who cannot stand the suffocating heat; the temperature on the islands in January is kept at + 20 ° C, or slightly higher. In addition to a beach holiday, you can see volcanoes in the Canary Islands, as well as go on interesting excursions.
In Mauritius, in January, the period of cyclones lasts, but, as a rule, they do not have destructive power. At this time, the humidity reaches 80%, and the air temperature ranges from +25°C to +30°C.
Egypt in January does not please with hot weather and sunny days, and the water warms up weakly during this period. However, going to Egypt for the New Year holidays, you can look at the pyramids in Giza and explore the sights of Luxor. In addition, the cost of holidays in Egypt in January is quite low.
The weather in Morocco in January does not indulge in warm days. In Agadir, the air warms up no higher than +23°C, but swimming in the ocean is not recommended. In other coastal cities of the country, the air temperature ranges from +10°C to +12°C.
January in Israel is a rainy and cool month; the average air temperature in the country rarely exceeds +11°C, and on the coast of the Dead Sea – +18°C. Nevertheless, the beach resorts of Israel have excellent opportunities for recreation and therapeutic recreation.
Excursion tours
Those who are not afraid of the real Scandinavian winter should go on a trip to Finland, Sweden, Norway or Denmark to all tourists. Those who are not afraid of a real Scandinavian winter should take a trip to Finland, Sweden, Norway or Denmark. The weather in these countries at the height of winter is frosty and windy, so you should take care of warm clothes in advance. During the New Year holidays, warming mulled wines are sold in Stockholm, Oslo and Helsinki at every corner, and colorful snow-covered streets create a special festive atmosphere.
Relatively warm and dry weather in January can be enjoyed in southern Europe – Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece. The temperature in southern Europe during this period ranges from +11°C to +16°C – ideal for sightseeing, as well as leisurely strolls through the narrow streets. However, one should not be under any illusions: it is also sometimes cold in these places, and even sometimes it snows. But for rich sightseeing tours, such temperatures are much better than tiring walks under the scorching sun in the midst of a beach holiday.
In Great Britain and Belgium in January it is quite dank, cloudy and rather damp. In the Netherlands, the relative humidity of the air during the winter months is quite high. Traveling in frosty January has its advantages: as a rule, after the New Year holidays, the number of tourists decreases – and there are chances to wander through the streets of European capitals outside the usual crowds.
Sightseeing tours in the USA include, as a rule, a visit to New York and holidays in the coastal resorts of the country. Going on a trip to America with children, it is worth including a visit to Disneyland and national parks in the program, which will make the trip more interesting and eventful.
Exotic
In January, a trip to South Africa may turn out to be very successful. Here tourists are waiting for sandy beaches and exciting trips to national parks
In January, you can go to South America to personally visit the ruins of ancient Indian civilizations. Undiscovered monuments of antiquity await tourists in the mountains of Mexico and Peru. No less exciting can be a trip to the shores of the Amazon in Brazil or the Andes in Argentina. Once in these places, you should definitely visit the Chilean Easter Island.
In January, a trip to South Africa may turn out to be very successful. Here tourists are waiting for sandy beaches and exciting trips to national parks, where a variety of African animals live and a large number of unique plants grow. Those who feel confident in diving will certainly make an excursion to real sharks and huge turtles. It is worth paying attention to the large differences in day and night temperatures.
Winter holidays in Kenya are an opportunity to go on a safari and see lions, antelopes, buffaloes, leopards, giraffes, hyenas and zebras in their natural habitat. The shores of the lakes of the Great Rift Valley were chosen by graceful pink flamingos and noisy pelicans. January is traditionally considered the best month for animal and bird watching.
January is perfect for relaxing and sightseeing trips around Myanmar. At this time, you can see numerous sights at a comfortable temperature, and monsoon rains do not interfere with enjoying your vacation in the luxurious beach resorts of Myanmar. Rich historical heritage, amazing architectural monuments and culture will give you an unforgettable experience!
Ski resorts
Europe’s skiing opportunities in January give a lot of scope to the imagination. Skiing and snowboarding is possible in any country where there are mountains and ski lifts. Connoisseurs of real mountains go to France, Austria and Germany. Those who prefer a quieter and more elegant holiday prefer Italy. Andorra is turning into a skiing mecca for Russians due to reasonable prices and very comfortable conditions. However, in recent years Andorra has experienced a shortage of hotel beds, so rooms should be booked in advance.
If high mountains are not the main thing, then skiing can be very successful in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Poland
If high mountains are not the main thing, then skiing can be very successful in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Poland. It is quite cold at this time of the year in the ski resorts of Finland, Sweden and Norway, but for many tourists the opportunity to take a real sauna after a ski day becomes the main reason to choose one of the Scandinavian countries.
Now ski resorts are not only places where tourists go in for skiing. In recent years, the word “resort” has become fundamental. Now, having arrived in the Alps or the Pyrenees, a tourist gets the opportunity to relax in spa centers, sunbathe on observation decks in the mountains, visit exciting excursions, enjoy good international cuisine in expensive restaurants, ride a dog sled and paragliding.
Ski holidays in January are good because snow is almost guaranteed at all the most popular resorts. The only exception is Turkey, but ski holidays in this country are quite specific, and it is usually preferred by those tourists for whom the sports component is not the main thing.
Bukovel Resort, located in the Ukrainian Carpathians, has excellent opportunities for winter recreation. The tracks are equipped with modern lifts, and accommodation is possible in cozy wooden cottages with several rooms.
Holidays with children
Children’s holidays in January are sledges, ice slides, snowballs and snowman making. Such a set of entertainment can be found in most holiday homes within Russia. In order for the baby to easily transfer the road to the place of rest, you should choose the appropriate option located near the house. In January, little travelers will also like a trip to the estate of Father Frost – Veliky Ustyug, where the festive atmosphere and New Year’s surprises will give a truly fabulous mood to all guests of the residence.
With an older child, you can start going to ski resorts, and Andorra will be the best choice: the climate is very mild, there are almost no sub-zero temperatures, bad weather happens, but rarely. In addition, special children’s ski areas are equipped on gentle slopes for children, where a child can be left for a short time with a nanny-instructor.
Winters in Europe, as is known, due to the proximity to the Atlantic, as a rule, are much milder than in Russia. The farther to the east, the more the influence of the rapidly cooling continent affects. But how will air currents develop in the troposphere, what processes will prevail – western or eastern? – the situation changes from year to year, and even during one winter, changes in the forms of atmospheric circulation can occur. When Eastern processes prevail, the “Russian winter” comes to Europe. But even in warm winters, the invasion of the cold of the north for Europe can turn into serious difficulties. The peculiarity of the geographical position of Europe is such that periods of comfortable mild weather can be abruptly replaced by bad weather, entailing significant problems and damage for Europeans, especially in winter.
Air Air Auroles (0.1ºС) in Europe in December 1891-2010.
Here are some retrospective extracts from recent weather reports.
2001:
Western Europe began the year with unusually warm weather. However, already in February, heat was retained only in the south of Europe (anomaly 2°C), and cold came to the north (anomalies -2 . .. -3°C), in March the anomalies increased to -4 … -5°C. Cold prevailed throughout Western Europe in April as well. Even in the north of Italy, in Austria and southern Germany frosts were repeatedly noted.
November and especially December in Western Europe turned out to be unusually cold again. December 2001 was the coldest December since the beginning of the last century. The previous cold record belonged to 1917. Even in Spain and southern France in December 2001. the temperature dropped to -18…-20 °С and lower. Large negative anomalies formed in the east of Europe – in Greece, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus (down to -6 °С), frosts here on some days reached -30 °С.
2002:
The winter was warm and generally did not bring much hardship.
2003:
The beginning of the year turned out to be very cold for Europeans, and January became the frostiest in the last 16 years. In France, Spain and Portugal, the weather was very similar to the “Russian winter”. The average monthly air temperature in January and February in most European countries was below the norm by 2-4°C, and in Hungary even by 5-6°C. The weather during these months was very unstable. Severe cooling was replaced by rapid warming. During one of them, an ice flood in the north-east of Romania caused huge economic damage to the country, heavy rains in the Benelux countries, in Germany, in northern France, in the UK, the Czech Republic and Slovakia caused a rise in water in the rivers, floods began. The melting of the Alpine snows at this time only exacerbated the situation. However, then in most European countries, the amount of precipitation began to decline sharply, and there was a trend towards a shortage of precipitation, which led to a severe drought in the summer.
The only exception was the Mediterranean basin, which suffered from bad weather for a long time. February was especially difficult. From Spain to Israel to Lebanon, more than twice the normal amount of rain fell, often with unusual snow. Snow storms hit the east of Spain, then the Bosphorus, then Israel, paralyzing traffic on the roads, in ports and in the air.
At the same time, cold air masses of Arctic origin more than once invaded the European continent. So, on Christmas Eve, a hurricane swept over Europe (wind speed in some places exceeded 40 m / s) led to a sharp cooling, which was accompanied by catastrophic snowfalls. Ice and sleet turned the freeways into a skating rink. Tens of thousands of people on the eve of the holiday were blocked in cars, trains and airport terminals. In the mountains of Bavaria, the air temperature dropped to -40 °C.
2004:
2004 was a generous year for natural disasters. It began with severe January cold weather in almost all of Europe. In the UK, the thermometer dropped to such unusually low levels that it gave rise to the local media to call the current situation “Siberian frosts”. The weather was very cold in Poland and the Baltic countries. In Turkey and Romania, people died from frost, and even in the vicinity of Madrid, a temperature of -20 ° was recorded. The cold was accompanied by intense precipitation almost throughout the entire territory, except for Scandinavia, the Baltic states and part of the Iberian Peninsula. Hurricanes with showers hit the UK, France, Denmark, the Benelux countries; floods began in Paris, Baden-Baden and Bavaria. Romania and Bulgaria have experienced their heaviest snowfalls in 40 years. Due to a snow storm, traffic through the Bosphorus was closed. In Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, 2-3 monthly rainfall fell. In February, the elements continued to rage: heavy snowfalls paralyzed Greece, northern Italy and the Crimea; snowfalls, downpours and floods were noted in England and Wales.
2005:
If 2004 began in Europe with severe cold, then at the beginning of 2005, on the contrary, unusual heat came here. In a number of countries, for the first time in the dead of winter, spring phenological phenomena were noted – flowering of plants and fruit trees. The average monthly air temperature exceeded the norm in Central and Eastern Europe by 2-5º, and in Scandinavia by 4-6º. Only in the extreme south of Europe in Italy, Spain and Portugal was the air temperature below normal. In the mountains of northern Italy, frosts reached 30º, and in Rome the thermometer dropped almost to zero. Snow cyclones brought heavy snowfalls to Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. It was snowing even in the vicinity of Rome, Naples and Sardinia. Warm January weather gave way to February cold weather, which dominated most of the month throughout Europe, with the exception of Scandinavia and Great Britain. In Bulgaria, the air temperature dropped to -34º, which has not happened here for more than 50 years. Frosts paralyzed the activities of public utilities in Bosnia. Hospitals, schools and other children’s institutions were closed. In Greece, the thermometer dropped below -20º. Many lakes have frozen over, something that has never happened here. In France, extremely low temperatures in February led to an overall coldest winter in 33 years, although there were no severe colds in December and January. In early February, heavy snowfalls hit Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, Greece, and Albania. Snow drifts repeatedly paralyzed traffic on the roads. In many European countries, the monthly norms of precipitation were exceeded by 2-2.5 times.
Spring came to Europe late. Winter cold continued and even intensified in the first days of March. In France, the thermometer dropped below -30º; there has not been such a cold at this time of the year for the past 33 years. A similar air temperature was recorded in the south of Germany, which has not been observed here since 1901. In Rome, on the night of March 1st to 2nd, the lowest air temperature over the past 100 years was recorded, and in the mountainous regions of Italy, where the air temperature dropped to -32º – over the past 200 years. All temperature records were broken in sunny Spain: frosts hit 25º in the province of Navarre. At the other end of Europe: in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia – the cold in March reached 30º. If in the second half of the month spring did come to the west of Europe, then in Eastern Europe the cold remained until the end of the month.
The bad weather that hit Europe at the end of November brought heavy snowfalls, turning into snowstorms, which is an extremely rare occurrence at this time of the year. In Münster (Germany), up to 50 cm fell in a month. snow. This has never happened here. Heavy rains flooded Italy. River level The Tiber in the Italian capital has risen to its highest level in 50 years. Across Europe, rail, air and road transport were disrupted.
Cold weather persisted in Western Europe in December as well. This was especially felt by residents of Spain and the south of France, where the average air temperature for the month turned out to be 2-3º below the norm. All of Europe in December was under a thick layer of snow. In places, up to 150 mm of precipitation fell during the day. As a result, roads were paralyzed and flights were cancelled. In the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and some other countries, the amount of precipitation for the month exceeded the norm by 2-2.5 times.
2006:
The bad weather with severe cooling that hit Europe in the last month of autumn and persisted until the end of 2005 continued into the beginning of the new 2006. The arctic cold for a long time bound almost the entire Eurasian space from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean with frost. The cold also penetrated the south of Eastern Europe. In Georgia, the air temperature dropped to -30°; in the east of Ukraine – up to -40 ° (there have not been such frosts here for more than 100 years). Thirty-degree frosts came to Poland. Deaths from hypothermia have been registered in Ukraine, Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Greece. In Poland alone, 140 people died from the cold.
The frosts and snowfalls that hit Europe this winter have led to the fact that a stable snow cover has been established in latitudes much more southerly than usual. All Eastern and most of Central Europe are covered with snow. Snow keeps even in the north of Greece.
In the last month of winter, the western part of the temperate latitudes of the Eastern Hemisphere was under the influence of cold air masses. Therefore, in February, the average monthly air temperature throughout Europe, with the exception of Scandinavia, was significantly below the norm. In Eastern Europe, in Belarus, in eastern Ukraine (in Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, Dnepropetrovsk regions), in southern Finland, in Latvia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, as well as in the extreme west of the continent in France and Spain, it was colder than usual on average by 2-3° … In Kosovo, heavy rains and melting snow led to flooding at the end of February. Spring did not come to Europe for a long time. Back in March, frequent intrusions of arctic air led to a sharp drop in temperature. So, for example, in Great Britain it dropped to -6°, which is absolutely not typical here for spring weather. As a result, the average temperature in March across Europe as a whole turned out to be below the norm. The last time this happened was 10 years ago in 1996. In Trondheim, the anomaly of the mean monthly air temperature was -5.3°, in Helsinki – -3.8°, in Ljubljana and Minsk – -3.1°, in Berlin – -2.8°, in Warsaw – -2.6 °, in Copenhagen – -2.3 °, in Prague – -2.1 °.
2007 :
Winter 2006-2007 in Europe was one of the warmest (due to December and January).
In the first month of the new year, the anomalies of the average monthly air temperature exceeded 2-6°, and January 2007 became the warmest in the history of the continent. The average air temperature for the month was 0.7° higher than the previous maximum set in 1936. Even in the first ten days of the month on the French Riviera, the air temperature was 19°. The swimming season has reopened, the cherry blossoms have blossomed. In France, the record for the maximum air temperature for this month, set in 1922, was broken. However, in the third decade, nature began to repay its debts to Europe for cold and snow.
At the beginning of the year, precipitation mainly fell in the countries of Northern and Eastern Europe. In places in the Baltic Republics, in Germany, Poland, the anomalies amounted to 200-300%. Abundant rains and winds accompanied a powerful storm system that passed through the north of the continent in mid-January. The wind speed exceeded 45 m/s. Snow fell in Europe only in the third decade of January, and the intensity of snowfall was immediately very high. Roads in Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden were blocked by fresh snow, which led to numerous accidents and casualties. And in the south of Europe, precipitation was still not observed. On about. Crete had not seen them for three months in a row. Olive trees are under threat. Although the last month of winter saw sufficient precipitation in most of Europe, however, in the Alpine countries, in southeastern Europe, in Turkey, Finland and in southern Sweden, they were still noticeably less than the norm. For the ski resorts of France, Switzerland, Austria, this was a disaster. In fact, the winter holiday season is broken here. But on the 7th and 8th of February, the south of Great Britain was hit by a snowfall, recognized by British meteorologists as the heaviest not only for the whole winter, but also for the last few years. It resulted in airport closures, commuter rail shutdowns that caused havoc during peak hours, and miles of traffic jams on freeways. The damage from this natural disaster is estimated at &400 million. turned out to be the warmest in Europe since 1892 g, and the same as in the ETR, mainly due to anomalously warm December and January.
2008:
The winter of 2008 was the warmest since 2007.
Warm weather prevailed in Europe at the beginning of the year. In most of central Europe, temperature anomalies in January amounted to +2°…+3°, and in Scandinavia – +5°…+7°. As a result, the temperature of January 2008, averaged over the entire area of the continent, is the second in the ranked series. Only January of the previous year, 2007, turned out to be somewhat warmer. A lot of precipitation fell in the north of Europe: Germany, Poland, Scandinavian countries (1.5-2.0 norms).
Heavy snowfalls hit Bulgaria and Romania at the beginning of the month. Here, as well as in the west of the continent, in France and Great Britain, precipitation for the month was the norm. The rest of Europe was mostly dry.
The heat remained in February as well. Anomalies of average monthly air temperature turned out to be approximately the same as in the previous month. In a number of countries, new records of daily air temperature have been set. February 2008 is the fourth warmest in Europe with 1891 year. The second warmest was the winter. Its average temperature is 0.4° less than in the previous winter of 2006/2007, which is recognized as the warmest in the history of the continent. Now the winter of 2007/2008 is recognized as the warmest one. in Scandinavia. Few precipitations were observed in February. Only Finland, Sweden and Norway could boast of their abundance. Here, the amount of precipitation that fell during the month was mainly the norm, and in some places even slightly more. At times, wet and heavy snow fell in Greece and Turkey.
2009:
At the beginning of January, cold weather hit Europe. The air temperature in the north of Germany and Poland dropped to -25°…-29°. Colds like these have not been seen in the UK and Ireland since January 1991. Coastal sea ice appeared off the coast of England and Wales, extending up to 800 meters into the open sea. This has not been seen here for 18 years. In the Dutch port of Rotterdam, icebreakers had to be used to escort ships, which last happened 13 years ago. Then, however, the air temperature in Western and Central Europe returned to its usual values. However, the cold beginning of the month was enough for the monthly average temperature to drop below normal. In Belgium, Holland, northern France and Germany, it was 2° or more colder than usual. In Brussels, the anomaly is -2.0°, in Paris and Berlin – -2.2°, in Nuremberg – -2.8°.
During January, Europe repeatedly fell into snow captivity, then it was flooded with rain. The strongest showers took place in the Balkans, where in some places more than 100 mm of precipitation fell in a day. Therefore, their monthly amounts in Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Macedonia, as well as in the west of Turkey, exceeded the norm by 1. 5-2.0 times. Both at the beginning and at the end of the month, snowstorms hit France, northern Spain and Italy. The wind speed exceeded 50m/s and in some places snowdrifts reached a height of two meters, which led to the closure of airports and the cessation of traffic on the roads. France has not seen such snowfalls for more than 20 years. At the Milan Zoo, the animals were reportedly fed warm oatmeal and croissants, as normal food was quickly covered in snow and froze. In Southern Europe, precipitation in general for the month was more than the norm, approximately 1.5-2.0 times, and in Central and Northern Europe it was about the norm or less.
In February, conditions were generally close to normal, however, in the western part of Europe it was somewhat colder than usual, and in the eastern part – warmer. New maximums of daily air temperature were registered in Ukraine and Moldova. Last winter in Europe became noticeably colder than the previous two, but still its average temperature exceeded the norm.
In February, the continent, as in January, was either covered with snow or flooded with rain. At the beginning of the month, heavy snowfalls hit the UK, western France, and Spain. In the UK, they are rated as the strongest in the last 20 years. The snow penetrated far to the south, and even the Canary Islands were covered with a white blanket. In the middle of the month, snow fell on Sicily and at the same time powerful downpours whipped through the territories of the countries of southeastern Europe. And at the end of the month, snow charges hit the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. In the health resort beloved by Russians – Antalya – for the first time, local residents saw snow on the streets of their resort.
2010:
At the beginning of the year, the Siberian cold covered Europe. January 2010 was called “Russian winter” here. In Norway, Germany, Poland, Romania, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine, Turkey, the thermometer dropped to record lows. In Stockholm, the average temperature anomaly was -5°, Berlin – -4.8°, Warsaw – -4.9°, Prague – -2.6°. Frosts raged from England to the Baltic states and Ukraine. Off the coast of Germany, for the first time in the last 25 years, icebreakers were used to guide ships to the port. coastal ice thickness exceeded 30 cm. Europeans have not seen such cold weather since 1987 True, those frosts were even more severe. For the first time in all these years, the temperature in January was below normal.
Only the countries of the southern part of the continent were in relative warmth: in Greece, Bulgaria, Italy anomalies were about +1°.
Heavy and sleet covered Central and Eastern Europe in January. Snowdrifts up to 1.5m. covered Poland and Germany. Due to snowfall, many ski resorts had to be closed. Traffic on the autobahns came to a halt. For the first time in 50 years, we saw snow in the south of Spain in Seville. Cyclones passed through the countries of Southern Europe in a continuous succession, flooding Spain, southern Italy, the Balkans, Turkey, and Cyprus with rain. In Montenegro and Albania, heavy rains have led to the highest rise in water levels in the border lake Skadar in 50 years. The amount of precipitation for the month exceeded the norm in some places by 2-4 times. And only in Northern Europe it was dry.
And in February, most of Europe, except for the southern countries, continued to suffer from severe frosts. This is especially true for Scandinavia, where the average monthly temperature anomalies are -2°…-4°. On some nights, the thermometer in Norway and Sweden fell below -40°. In general, the last winter for Europeans became very cold. Colds of similar duration were absent here for almost 20 years. This winter, the cold “Siberian anticyclone” was clearly stronger than the warm Atlantic cyclones that usually warm Europe at this time of the year. Cyclones that crossed Europe, both along the southern and northern trajectories, carried a large amount of precipitation to almost all countries of the continent. Less than the norm was observed only in certain areas of Scandinavia and Germany, and in the rest of the territory – the norm and more. Moreover, in many countries: Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, the countries of the Balkan Peninsula, Belarus, Ukraine – they exceeded the norm by 2-4 times. For the first time in a quarter of a century, snow fell on the streets of Rome.
On the last day of the month Europe was hit by one of the most ferocious hurricanes. The element swept over Portugal, Spain, France and claimed the lives of dozens of people who, in general, could not leave their homes when they were flooded with water due to a dam break. Powerful streams destroyed the plantings, washed away the fertile layer of the earth on hundreds of hectares. 4500 hectares of agricultural land are not subject to restoration. Recently, hurricanes on the west coast of France have become an increasingly frequent occurrence.
Last winter, according to the British Meteorological Service, was the harshest and snowiest in England for the last 30 years.
2011:
In December 2010, cold air took over all of Europe.
Average air temperature anomalies (ºС) in Europe in December 2010
The average temperature of the month repeated the absolute minimum set in 1933g. Almost everywhere the anomalies of mean monthly air temperature are negative. Ireland has experienced the worst cold in the past 25 years. London, which has the longest record of weather records, has an absolute minimum air temperature in December, and the average temperature of the month is the lowest since 1890. The Swedish Meteorological Service reported that December 2010. – the coldest in the country over the past 110 years. Monthly average temperature anomalies were: -6.6º in Oslo, -6.4º in Stockholm, -6.1º in Berlin, -5.0º in Belfast and Prague, -4.7º in Copenhagen, -4.6º in Warsaw and Vilnius, -4.6º in Helsinki and Riga – -4.3º, Brussels – -4.1º, Paris – -3.7º, Vienna – -3.4º, Kyiv – -2.0º. In many countries of the continent, new minimums of daily temperatures have been set. Dozens of people became victims of cold weather in Poland, Germany, Austria, Great Britain.
The whole of Europe was drowned in snow and rain. Cyclones carried showers to the Balkans and Italy. In Serbia, the water level in the rivers has risen to the highest levels in the last 100 years. Again, as in January 2010, Skadar Lake burst its banks. Downpours have caused massive flooding and landslides in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. About 70% of the territory of Montenegro was under water. In Albania, these floods are considered the worst in the history of the country. The central part of Venice was flooded. Snowfalls covered Europe from Britain to the Urals. The snow paralyzed traffic. The airfields of Scotland, England, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland were closed. Tens of thousands of passengers are stranded in airports, trains and on the autobahns. Scotland hit by heaviest snowfall since 1963g. Snow fell on the island of Capri for the first time in history. Almost everywhere in Europe, the amount of precipitation for the month blocked the norm by 1.5-3.0 times.
After a strong December cold, very warm weather came to Europe in January. In the middle of the month the air temperature rose to +10º…+15º. But in general, for the month it turned out to be close to normal in most countries, with the exception of Eastern Europe, where the temperature exceeded the norm by about 2º (Poland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, the Baltic countries, Belarus).
Precipitation this month was excessive only in the Baltic countries (2.0-2.5 norms), near the norm in the north of the continent (Poland, Germany, Benelux countries) and less than the norm in the countries located to the south. Due to the strong warming, there was a rapid melting of snow, which led to powerful floods in Germany, Holland, Belgium, and France. In February, temperature conditions were close to normal in most of Europe. However, in the east and northeast of the continent (Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic countries, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Moldova) it was noticeably colder than usual (anomalies -2 . .. -3º, and in Finland up to -5…-6º). New records for the minimum daily air temperature were also observed here. Fast ice has formed along the coast of Ukraine in the Black and Azov Seas. This phenomenon is quite rare. So, in Odessa it was last observed 30 years ago.
Where to go with children in January: an overview of popular winter destinations
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New Year holidays have died down, the holidays are over. But what if the vacation happened after the weekend? Where to go with kids in January? You can choose the same tourist routes that were discussed in the previous review “Where to go with children for the New Year”. After all, the weather, in general, remained the same, the main directions for countries and resorts also did not change.
But, since it is very cold here in winter, there is snow outside the window, and we want the sun and warmth, many of us prefer warm countries. And these are still the resorts of the Dominican Republic, the Maldives, Cuba and Bali, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Goa, Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. And in today’s review, we will consider these areas in more detail.
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Egypt
Egypt as the most budgetary and popular destination deserves attention in January as well. In the winter season, it is difficult to find a replacement for it in terms of the cost of rest and the variety of hotels. After the New Year holidays, Egyptian resorts become empty and, accordingly, prices fall in the second half of January. It’s time to take advantage of this circumstance and extend your New Year holidays for little money.
And although the January weather is still not very warm, and the water warms up weakly, the usual Egyptian winter summer continues. In addition, winter holidays in Egypt are an occasion to remember that this is a country with ancient historical and architectural monuments, and it is the best time to make interesting excursions.
So far you can fly from Moscow only to Cairo. And then transfer to your favorite resorts.
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Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Goa are tourist destinations that can replace Egypt. Family holidays in the resorts of these countries, of course, will be more expensive, but excellent beaches, family hotels may well compensate for the financial costs.
Thailand
Family holidays in Thailand – the perfect holiday with children at one of the lowest prices among the countries of Southeast Asia. Acquaintance with ancient temples, luxurious palaces, tropical nature, caves, numerous islands, unknown peoples, elephant trekking, canal boat trips, great cheap and tasty food, January sales with decent discounts – all this partly compensates for the expensive flight.
Temperature in January +28…+30 °C. It rains, but not for long. Sea water temperature: +27 °C.
Holidays with children in Pattaya, in the heart of the main resort area in Thailand, deserves special attention. For families with children, one of the 5 magnificent Centara hotels can be recommended.
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is convenient for families because its excellent beach is located near the city center in a secluded bay, there is a kids club for kids and teenagers, Russian-speaking staff, spacious rooms for the whole family.
In addition, the water park of this hotel has a new water attraction Monsoon Island – Splashes of Fun, in which mini-geysers, a huge bucket of water, water pistols are installed for children.
Accommodation at Centara hotels in Pattaya entitles you to discounts of up to 30% on local attractions and excursions, such as Mini Siam, Underwater World Aquarium, House of Truth Wooden Temple, Art in Paradise, Dolphin World, Enduro Madness Bike Tour, ATV Jungle Adventures ATV ride.
Thailand is not only a vacation on the beaches on the seashore. It is also entertainment in numerous parks in the resorts of Thailand, in which not only children get the opportunity to ride the rides, make a trip to the very bottom of the ocean, walk through magical castles, but adults also become children for a while and take part in entertainment with pleasure.
There are more than ten large and visited amusement parks in Thailand.
In Pattaya – Underwater World Pattaya , where you can travel to the bottom of the ocean and see sea and river inhabitants through acrylic glass in a hundred-meter tunnel.
The aquarium is divided into several thematic areas: Aquarium “Touch of the Sea”, Aquarium with giant fish of Southeast Asia, Magic tank (aquarium in which you can feed the fish, touch them with your hands), coral reef tank, otter pavilion, aquarium with stingrays and sharks.
Mini Siam Park brings together the most famous buildings in Thailand and architectural monuments from all over the world. Their number is 100, and the scale is 1/225.
Surrounded by small buildings and the same miniature landscape, visitors feel like real giants.
In Bangkok – Dream World Park with exciting attractions, with additional areas, including for the little ones (“Animal Farm”, “Water Entertainment”, “Snow City”).
Safari World is an open zoo that provides almost the same living conditions for animals as in the natural environment. The park consists of two parts: the Safari Park and the Marine Park.
In Phuket – FantaSea Park , which consists of several themed areas: Similan Amusement Park, Fantasy Kingdom, Carnival Village, Tiger Cave and Elephant Palace.
In the park Jungle Xtrem Adventures Park children can move among the trees with the help of rope crossings. Exciting family programs have been developed, and for kids there is a special Accro Spider zone.
Paradise Park Farm on Koh Samui is a miniature nature reserve and a kind of “open zoo” with almost tame exotic animals, with which you can freely take pictures, enter the fenced areas where animals live.
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Vietnam
This country is slowly but surely gaining ground from popular resorts. In January, in the south of Vietnam, real summer with all the pleasures of the beach. And in terms of exoticism and beauty, the resorts of Vietnam are not much inferior to the resorts of Thailand.
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United Arab Emirates
Rest in the United Arab Emirates in January is a continuation of the magical New Year’s fairy tale. Royal luxury, Arabian hospitality, snow-white clean beaches, sun and warmth in the middle of a cold winter, a warm welcome for young guests – all this awaits tourists in the resorts of the UAE.
January is the coldest month of the year in the Emirates. There is no fever. During the day +24 °C, at night the temperature can drop to +14 °C. Water temperature +19…+ 22 °C. Swimming in the sea is not always comfortable. Relaxing on the beaches and sea bathing can replace heated pools.
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Turkey
In January it is too cold for sea procedures in Turkish resorts. And even the most daring swim in the sea do not dare. The average air temperature in the resorts is from +11 to +15 °C. Beaches are closed, storms happen at sea. Why then go to Turkey with children in January? You can choose the best hotels at low prices, swim in the pool, walk a lot, go on excursions, take spa treatments.
In the next price segment of a beach holiday in the middle of winter, there are even more expensive destinations, such as the Maldives, Seychelles, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba and Bali. This, of course, is already exotic. However, in Cuba, January is a great time for sightseeing and for traveling around the country. January is high season in Brazil. A vacation in Mexico in January is a great opportunity to combine an interesting excursion program with a beach holiday.
Maldives
The Maldives is a visa-free beach destination open to Russians. The water temperature in the Indian Ocean in January is +28 °C, the average daily temperature is +27 °C. The climate is quite suitable for relaxing on snow-white beaches under the bright sun.
Canary Islands
In January, this region is moderately warm: daytime +25 °C, water +20 °C. Plus a variety of beach joys, parks, attractions, exotic fauna and flora.
The most obvious solution is to go to ski resorts in winter.
Ski resorts in Europe
For winter trips with children, this is one of the priority destinations. We have already talked about the winter resorts of Bulgaria, Austria and Finland.
Many resorts in Austria and Finland are well prepared to welcome young skiers. But it is worth noting that in this case a cheap vacation will not work. In addition, European resorts are booked in large numbers by the Europeans themselves long before the opening of the season.
Of the foreign winter resorts for a budget holiday with children, the ski resorts of the Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria are quite suitable. For example, the cost of tours to ski resorts in Bulgaria in January (after the New Year) is noticeably reduced.
In the winter resorts of Bulgaria, you can not only ski, but also just relax and have fun with your children. Vacationers in the resort of Bansko, for example, can visit nearby museums, historical and architectural monuments.
Krasnaya Polyana
An excellent alternative to the ski resorts of Austria, France and Switzerland is the fabulous Sochi mountain Krasnaya Polyana. You can ride here at the Rosa Khutor, Gazprom, Gorki Gorod resorts from mid-December until the summer.
All of these resorts have simple green and blue pistes that are great for beginners and children. In addition, there are a lot of entertainment for children.
For example, in the Gazprom resort there is a social and cultural center “Galaktika” with a water park, as well as a children’s town “Afrika” for kids, an ice arena, cinema halls, a children’s interactive developing club. This season, a special training slope for children will appear in the Pikhtovy Mountain Shelter complex, and a playground will appear in the Psekhako Mountain Shelter.
The Rosa Khutor resort organizes training in the Children’s Club, group skiing lessons for the whole family are possible, as well as sports competitions, animation and various entertainment events for children. There is a children’s club “Egorka” for kids from 3 to 7 years old.
In “Gorki Gorod” – an indoor water park Mountain Beach with playgrounds for kids, children’s pools, water slides. Its peculiarity is that a natural sandy beach has been built under the very roof of the water park. The water park, like the cinema, is located in the shopping and entertainment center. The resort has excellent conditions for skiing children.
Excursion tourism
Winter excursion tourism has many advantages. It is possible to make various combinations of routes for countries and cities of Europe from the proposed options.
For a family holiday, any European city that has something that children will be delighted with, such as visiting PortAventura in Barcelona, Disneyland or Parc Asterix in Paris, Loro Parque in Tenerife, Legoland in Copenhagen or Germany.
A real winter fairy tale awaits children in Scandinavia. Those who are not afraid of frost and real winter can safely go on a trip to Finland, Norway, Sweden or Denmark.
Looking to find out what the average sea water temperature in Tenerife is for May? Find out what the lowest, highest, and average water temperatures are for Tenerife over the past 10 years.
Average water temperature in Tenerife for May
The average, high, and low temperatures below should help you if you can swim in the water in Tenerife in May.
20.66° C
(69.18° F)
highest: 22.81° C (73.06° F)
lowest: 19.09° C (66.36° 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.
Water temperature range by day in May in Tenerife
The chart below shows the range of low and high temperatures by day for the month of May in Tenerife.
Water temperatures for May in Tenerife in recent years
Day
2022
2021
2020
2019
1
19. 97° C
21.34° C
20.71° C
19.64° C
2
19.97° C
20.92° C
21° C
19.59° C
3
20.05° C
20.76° C
21.12° C
19.44° C
4
20.12° C
20.79° C
21.06° C
19.23° C
5
20.18° C
20.9° C
21.13° C
19.32° C
6
20.2° C
20.9° C
21.26° C
19.82° C
7
20.15° C
20.88° C
21.49° C
19.94° C
8
20.05° C
20.98° C
21.62° C
20.07° C
9
20.06° C
21.08° C
21.64° C
20.16° C
10
20.26° C
21.07° C
21.57° C
20.12° C
11
20.47° C
21.04° C
21.59° C
20.13° C
12
20. 65° C
21° C
21.57° C
20.3° C
13
20.96° C
20.94° C
21.2° C
20.26° C
14
21.25° C
20.78° C
21.01° C
20.43° C
15
21.68° C
20.67° C
21.04° C
20.65° C
16
21.84° C
20.69° C
20.99° C
20.84° C
17
21.74° C
20.69° C
20.9° C
20.79° C
18
21.83° C
20.57° C
20.96° C
20.42° C
19
21.85° C
20.63° C
20.96° C
20.45° C
20
21.78° C
20.79° C
21.13° C
20.42° C
21
21.66° C
20.63° C
21.04° C
20.37° C
22
21.52° C
20.64° C
20.85° C
20.38° C
23
21. 44° C
20.77° C
20.76° C
20.44° C
24
21.35° C
20.72° C
20.86° C
20.28° C
25
21.2° C
20.65° C
21° C
20.06° C
26
21° C
20.6° C
21.03° C
19.8° C
27
21.22° C
20.75° C
21.26° C
19.81° C
28
21.34° C
20.92° C
21.42° C
19.9° C
29
21.51° C
20.96° C
21.77° C
20.19° C
30
21.75° C
20.89° C
21.83° C
20.59° C
31
21.71° C
20.93° C
21.9° C
20.89° C
Water temperature in May for locations near Tenerife
La Hondura
Spain, Europe
6.81 miles away
Los Realejos
Spain, Europe
7.04 miles away
San Juan De La Rambla
Spain, Europe
7. 16 miles away
Playa del Socorro
Spain, Europe
7.27 miles away
Icod de los Vinos
Spain, Europe
7.33 miles away
San Felipe
Spain, Europe
7.94 miles away
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Tenerife is one of the most popular island resorts in Spain. He is loved by many tourists, thanks to the excellent climate, allowing you to relax at any time of the year, as well as a wide variety of beaches, entertainment and excursion programs. Weather in Tenerife in may allows you to taste all the delights of rest.
The content of the article:
What is the weather like in may?
The temperature of the air and water in the Canary Islands
Weather conditions in Tenerife
The may holiday
Where better to relax?
How to dress?
What to do this month?
Beach vacation – can you swim?
Excursions and entertainment
Holidays
What is the weather like in may?
The main advantage of Tenerife’s wonderful weather, which rests on the resorts on the island throughout the year.
Thanks to the abundance of Sunny and warm days, Tenerife called “the island of eternal spring”.
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The temperature of the air and water in the Canary Islands
Despite the fact that the rest of the Canary Islands (Spain) beautiful in any month, namely in may on the coast comes the most wonderful time. The resorts of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and other Islands come to life and transformed, and the hotels and many beaches are filled with tourists. Weather favorable for passive recreation and for walking to tourist attractions and places of interest.
The Canary Islands occupy quite a large area, so weather conditions are not the same everywhere:
Fuerteventura – day +23°C, tonight +19°C, sea +20°C;
Tenerife – day +21°C, night 16°C sea 19°C;
Palma – the day +22°C, night +19°C, sea +20°C;
Lanzarote – the day +22°C, night +19°C sea 19°C;
Gran Canaria – day +24°C, night +19°C, sea +19°C.
Read more in our article, is it possible to get from Russia to Tenerife, direct flight, and how long will it take flight.
It should be noted that throughout the month the weather in the Canaries delights all who come to rest, no wind, rain and other weather troubles. But despite the high temperatures and cloudless sky, on the coast there is no sense of the intense heat. That’s why may weather called the perfect time for a vacation.
Weather conditions in Tenerife
In may, on Tenerife, every day it gets a little warmer. In the first half of the month the temperature is +21°C. But in those days, when the streets were particularly clear and windless, and the sky there is no hint of clouds, the air warms up to 25 degrees. The nights are still quite cool, so useful and warm.
Immediately after sunset the temperature in Tenerife drops to +14 degrees.
The water in the sea in the first half of may is not suitable for swimming. Its temperature is +20 degrees. However, such conditions do not prevent to be on the coast, receiving an excellent tan. In the second half of the month the water temperature rises to 22 degrees and tourists never miss the opportunity to swim in it. In addition, the lack of wind and, accordingly, of the waves, makes being in the water as comfortable as possible.
In the last week of the month the weather reminds of the approaching summer. Early in the afternoon the air warms up to a nice mark of +24 degrees, and sometimes up to +26°C. the Number of rainy days decreases significantly. If in the first half of may, the rains reminded him of himself, once for three days, the closer to June the rain can go only once a week.
From the previous month may weather conditions in Tenerife are not very different. Read herewhat the weather on the island in April.
In late may, the differences in day and night temperature is much less noticeable. At night on Tenerife is not so cool, the air cools to +17-19°C. In General on the island during the month is warm but cool weather with an almost complete lack of rain and wind.
The may holiday
May is considered to be one of the best months for holidays in Tenerife. Almost every resort on the island pleases no sweltering heat, and the presence of boring resort life.
Where better to relax?
In Tenerife there are infinitely many excellent resorts, suitable for the may holiday. And although this month is hardly a dip in the cool watersocean, yet nothing will prevent the ability to have a great time.
The most favorable conditions for a holiday in the may holidays are observed at resorts such as Santa Cruz de La Palmaand Santa Cruz de Tenerife. During this period the coast is less noticeable diurnal temperature changes. In addition to this, near them placed all the colorful sights and interesting places.
Here in may celebrated a variety of events, hosts festivals and exhibitions.
How to dress?
In the first half of the month for holidays in Tenerife will be useful for lightweight summer clothing. It is suitable for long and pleasant walks along the coast and a fascinating examination sites.
In the suitcase can be Packed swimsuit. If the weather is not lucky, you can spend time by the pool or go to one of the many water parks of the island. Also in the evening will not interfere with jacket or sweater.
Do not forget about comfortable shoes for walking as the long excursions can take almost all day. On the island is quite a lot of beautiful natural places such as tops of volcanoes, national parks with unique plants and other places.
What to do this month?
Tenerife carefree resort life does not stop for a week. Resting on the coast in may, visitors have the opportunity to travel around the island, getting acquainted with history and culture, tasting local cuisine or taking an active part in different events.
To Tenerife can still be reached with the help of low-cost airlines. Read in this article, what are the advantages of such flights.
Beach vacation – can you swim?
In may the water temperature warms up to +22 degrees and remains so until the end of summer. However, unlike other months, it is still cool for a full bathing. During this period, it is pleasant to walk along the ocean and admire the beautiful views from the coast. If you want to swim, for such purposes it is better to use the heated pool.
Only in Tenerife for about 70 kilometers of first-class beaches, covered with volcanic and white sand brought from the African continent. If you want to sunbathe and just have a good time, it is necessary to choose beaches which are on the South-West of the island. In this part of Tenerife they are free, even those that are located within hotels. You will be charged for use of sun loungers and showers.
The most famous and popular beaches:
Las Teresitas;
Playa Arena;
Las Vistas;
Mirador Del Sur;
La Pinta.
Many of the beaches protected from strong waves and cold winds due to mountain ranges and stone breakwaters.
If the main purpose of the trip was Windsurfing, then you should pay attention to the El Medano beach. It is considered the most popular place at fans of active rest, because he was very windy.
Excursions and entertainment
Tenerife is the ideal place for families with children and search of entertainment. The island has several theme parksthat will appeal to adults and young tourists. Especially interesting is a visit to loro Park, Siam Park, eagles Park and Jardim Botanico – places carefree and eventful the whole day.
In may is particularly relevant for long walks and excursions:
Climb to the top of the volcano Teide;
Walk to the medieval castle of San Miguel;
Acquaintance with the pyramids of Guimar;
Visit the historic town of Candelaria.
The Teide volcano is currently considered inactive. In this article you will find the list of active volcanoes around the world.
Many of these places are symbols of the island of Tenerife, so you should not deny yourself the pleasure to get acquainted with them during vacation.
Holidays
Among the highlights, celebrated in Tenerife, is to provide colorful performances and concerts in Los Realejos held in honor of the feast of the cross is one of the most important events of the island. Behind him is a cheese Festival – a festival dedicated to one of the main products of the island.
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Kayaking and Snorkeling with the Amazing Sea Turtles of Tenerife
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The waters of Tenerife in the Canary Islands are rich with captivating marine wildlife. The sea turtles of Tenerife are an amazing sight in the azure ocean bays of the island. We kayaked and snorkeled with the sea turtles of Tenerife in their natural environment. I’ll tell you in this post how you can too!
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Where is Tenerife?
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 700 miles west of Morocco. It’s closer to Africa than its home country of Spain. Flights from Madrid to Tenerife are plentiful. As are flights from London as Tenerife is a beloved vacation spot for the Brits. There are two airports on Tenerife. However, the south airport (TFS) is the most popular to fly into.
The tropical waters of the Atlantic around the islands have crystal clear high visibility. Perfect for seeing all kinds of marine life. Besides the sea turtles of Tenerife, marine fauna includes whales, dolphins, sport fish, stingrays, colorful tropical fish, and the harmless angel shark. Check out the tide pools for octopus, squid, sea anemones, and limpets to name a few of the things we saw.
Kinds of Sea Turtles in Tenerife
Five species of sea turtles inhabit the waters around Tenerife. The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) is the most common to see while snorkeling. The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) shows up periodically. The turtles of Tenerife can be seen year-round.
To tell the difference between green and loggerhead sea turtles, look at their shells. The naturalist on our whale watch trip with Biosean pointed out that green sea turtles have 4 lateral plates on their shells while loggerheads have 5 plates. We mainly saw green turtles with a possible loggerhead sighting.
Note the 4 lateral plates of the green sea turtle
How to Snorkel Responsibly with Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are a vulnerable species in the wild. Very few turtles survive hatching on beaches and making their way into the ocean where they face marine predators. Habitat loss, pollution, boat strikes, and coastal development also threaten the sea turtles of Tenerife. Therefore, sea turtles do not need any more stress from irresponsible snorkelers.
I snorkeled with the green turtles of Akumal on the coast of the Yucatan peninsula and learned more precautions to be aware of in swimming with turtles. First, the turtles are quite curious so they will often approach you if you give them space. Do not harass the turtles. Move away if they show stress or are going up for air. Additionally, quietly approach from the side of the turtle so you don’t surprise it. Don’t touch or try to feed the turtle. Finally, wear biodegradable sunscreen (or don’t use sunscreen at all) and take all trash with you as turtles might mistake litter for food.
Approach sea turtle from the side
Where to Find the Sea Turtles of Tenerife
We snorkeled at several beaches on Tenerife to search for sea turtles but the place we consistently found them was at La Arenita beach in Palm-Mar. Others have mentioned finding turtles at El Puertito beach, Abades Bay, and Punta de Teno. However, La Arenita was our go-to beach to kayak and snorkel with the sea turtles of Tenerife.
To get to La Arenita beach, navigate to the small town of Palm-Mar on the south coast of Tenerife. Follow the main road, Avenue el Palm-Mar, through town. Stay right on this road near a market and playground until you reach the beach. Park along the road or in spaces in the neighborhood.
The best way to get around the island of Tenerife is by car. While the bus system is good on the island, a car allows you to explore remote snorkeling beaches and get to other outdoor adventures on the island. I use Discover Cars for booking a car for my travels. They work with reputable rental agencies and offer reasonable rates.
Cliffs and fish farm near La Arenita beach
How to Kayak and Snorkle with the Sea Turtles of Tenerife
There are two ways to see the sea turtles in the wild at La Arenita beach in Palm-Mar. The easiest option is to go with an organized tour specifically designed for snorkeling with the turtles and seeing dolphins. All the equipment is provided and the guides know where to find the turtles. This is an excellent option if you are newer to kayaking or need the proper equipment.
Turtle tourTurtle tour
However, if you are a little more adventurous and know how to sea kayak and snorkel, you can put together your own DIY tour. We found this option so much better as we could spend as much time as we wanted snorkeling with the turtles. Both times we went we always saw more sea turtles than the tour groups as we spent more time in the water.
Green sea turtle eating jellyfish
Creating your own sea kayaking/snorkeling tour
First, you need kayaks. We rented them from Gran Azul Tours which is next to the grocery store in Palm Mar. They have their kayaks stored on the beach so it’s super convenient. Pick up paddles and lifejackets at the office and walk down to the beach to launch.
We rented a double sit-on-top kayak for the 3 of us. The rental was 30 euros for 2 hours. Our plan was for 1 or 2 people to be snorkeling while the other person paddled the kayak nearby. If you have good upper body strength, it’s fairly easy to get back in the stable flat-bottomed kayak.
The area we found the most turtles was about a quarter-mile from the shore to the left of the floating fish farm. There is a yellow buoy–stay in front and to the left of it.
Swimming with sea turtles
From the kayak, we could see the sea turtles poke their heads out of the water to check us out. We slipped into the water from the kayak and let the sea turtles approach. I noticed the turtles gulping something down. Looking closer, I could see it was tiny jellyfish, which is one of their favorite foods.
We watched several sea turtles for almost a half-hour. They were eating jellyfish and periodically surfacing for air. We couldn’t stop taking photos with the Go Pro. They were just so magical and curious.
We were surprised to see SCUBA divers below us enjoying the scenery and the turtles from below. A local guide, hanging out in the support boat for the divers, said the 2 turtles nearby were named Donatello and Margarita by the guides. We also saw what we thought was a loggerhead sea turtle but it was very timid and quickly left the area so we named it Timi.
Gear for Snorkeling with Sea Turtles
You will need the proper gear to do your own kayaking and snorkeling trip to see the sea turtles of Tenerife. Gran Azul Tours can provide you with a mask and snorkel. However, if you plan to do any other snorkeling on Tenerife, bring your own. Here is the gear I used and recommend.
Snorkeling set
Shortie wetsuit or Aqua skin
Go Pro with floating handle grip
Dry bag
Quick dry towel
Wrap Up of Kayaking and Snorkeling with the Sea Turtles of Tenerife
Besides snorkeling with sea turtles, the La Arenita beach area offers many kayak adventures as well. You can paddle over near the fish farm to see dolphins swimming near your boat. The fish farm attracts the dolphins hoping for an escaped fish meal. We sat in the kayak and watched them swimming and diving near the boat.
Also kayaking beside the giant cliffs of the bay to a sea cave is possible. You can poke your kayak into the sea cave. Just be mindful of the current and tide so you don’t get tossed about in a swell in the cave and hit your head.
If you want to spend time in this area to enjoy the sea turtles, great snorkeling beaches, and to go on a whale watch, I’d suggest staying in Palm-Mar or nearby Los Cristianos. Without a doubt, seeing sea turtles in their natural habitat will be a highlight of your trip to Tenerife.
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The water temperature on the southern shore of Tenerife. When is it better to go to rest on Tenerife? Air temperature in Tenerife by months
Unique climatic conditions Islands give tourists the opportunity to visit the island almost at any time of the year. It is not for nothing about Tenerife that eternal spring settled on it. There is practically no rain here, the mountains give reliable protection against wind, and the water temperature never falls below 19 degrees. The scenery of the island has an attractive magic that makes it come back here again and again. Family holiday With children, youth trip wishing to have a noisy fun, a calm comfortable holiday of a wealthy businessman – any tourist will find on Tenerife suitable for a vacation option.
Climate Tenerife
The island completely lies in the subtropical climate, however, has about 30 microclimatic zones, so different places The coast may vary on climatic conditions. IN general features It can be said that the north is cooler and wet, and the south and west, respectively, warmer. It rains here – a big rarity, and the snow can only be seen on the top of the Tadeid volcano.
The temperature fluctuations throughout the year are from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the average values \u200b\u200bare not lowered below +21 and do not exceed +27, which makes rest on Tenerife comfortable throughout the year.
At night, it becomes a bit more cooler, but the temperature fluctuations are not at all significant. For the evening, it is enough to take a slight jacket or sweatshirt with you.
It is very small in the southern resorts of the rainy, most of the precipitation falls in the north and in the center of the island at Volcano Tadeid. In Tenerife, it rains if they happen, they are very weak and short – shifts a little bit and that’s it.
When is it better to go to rest on Tenerife?
The high season on Tenerife lasts from June to October. The greatest number Tourists visits the island from July to August. The best time to relax on Tenerife is September and October. Thanks to the mixture of oceanic breeze and low air humidity, heat that exhausts no. Atlantic Ocean During these months, up to 23 degrees and swimming in it – one pleasure. Tourists are noticeably less than in July-August. Prices, of course, grow up slightly, but not so much to give up recreation from rest.
The low season on Tenerife is an concept for this resort is almost not applicable, you can only talk about some decline in the influx of tourists, which is usually happening in January and April. In these months, the water is too cool for comfortable swimming.
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Beach season on Tenerife
At the midst of the swimming season on Tenerife in September and October, the water temperature is held within 20-24 degrees. You can sunbathe in Tenerife throughout the year.
In this paradise place you can find a mass interesting activities, in addition to bathing, but for fans beach holidays, I have a rush to inform: here are bathed round year! After all, even in the January off-season is the most low temperature Ocean water – 19 degrees. Such water, of course, is far from everyone, but in this case in the hotels of Tenerife 4-5 stars have heated pools.
Tenerife in spring
Spring state of Tenerife is felt throughout the year. By the way, the arrival of spring is another of the many holidays, which, among other things, is so rich in the island, it is in spring, March 21. From March to May it is warm, soft, dry weather. Rarely in the north are small rains. During the day sunny, at night slightly cool. Excellent tanning time, visits to various parks and attractions.
Tenerife in the summer
In contrast to most southern resorts Europe, in the Tenerife in the summer there is no good very hot. Maximum temperature It is usually observed in August and is about 30 degrees Celsius, which is completely comfortable sensitive sensations with low humidity. Sunny days, and the sun is not “evil”, but suitable for sunburn. Rain is possible only in the mountains, and even more often once a month. Water warms up to ideal 22 degrees. Fans of a sports holiday on the water blowing the northern breeze will be, as it is impossible, by the way! W. summer holiday In Tenerife, there is another plus – a lot of fructures are grown on the island, which just ripen in the summer months. There are many tourists.
Tenerife in autumn
The autumn season on the island is slightly different from the summer. During the day, everything is also hot, to +25. The evenings and nights became cooler, the temperature is able to drop to +17, so it stands slightly warm in clothes. But water, as usual, warm, the sun is affectionate, so you can safely run to the beach. The number of rains is slightly increasing – on average up to five per month, especially in northwestern regions. This is due to the higher humidity of the microclimate, so in the fall demand is raised to the resorts of the southern part of the island: Costa Adeje, Las Americas, Los Cristianos. In any case, autumn on Tenerife, with its sun, the ocean, suitable for swimming, and the beauty of nature, is favorably different from the dull European slush, which is manifested in the form of a good tourist flow compared to other resorts in Europe.
Tenerife in winter
Winter months more go to the usual us not such a hot summer. In the evening and night the coolness feels more noticeable, but even a light sweater is already saved. The rains are slightly larger, but they are short-term, what is called “light summer rain” or “shook, and passed. ” In winter, lovers of discounts are very loved to rest – the price of Tenerife is reduced by about a quarter. The ocean is not such a bathing for swimming – about +19 degrees, which significantly reduces the flow of tourists. Planning a trip, do not forget about the strong winds of the northern coast, especially when you gather on an excursion to one of the wonderful National Parks Tenerife. Get lost to warmer.
It’s time for the holidays in Tenerife
Tenerife, as mentioned above, is under Spanish jurisdiction, respectively, and religion residents of the island adhere to Catholic. These two facts explain the presence large number church holidays, noted, however, quite freely, with carnivals, processions, dancing and other feathers. Of the brightest it is worth noting the “holy week”, which takes place before Easter. At this time, the colorful processions of believers with religious symbolism can be observed throughout the island. It should be noted another Flower Festival “Corpus Christi” when big cities It turns out to be removed with whole carpets of colors. The celebration of the Day of the Kandearian Mother Lady looks very colorful (it is considered the patronage of the Canary Islands), it is celebrated on August 14 and 15. And, of course, the Day of the Canary Islands – May 30, which is taking most and brightly and brightly. Do not forget about the new year Merry Christmas, which are also played on the island.
Carnival season on Tenerife
Reaches peak in February. Wears the name “Mardi Gras”. The largest shares are held in the capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The dry presentation is intended intentionally, because anyone, even the most enthusiastic, replete with exclamation marks and other ahams, is still not able to convey even a small rollers of the currency carnival riot. It’s just necessary to see! Not a gift Tenerife Carnival is considered the second beauty in the world, immediately after Brazilian, which takes place in Rio de Janeiro. After the unrestrained merry carnival, his ending marked the great post.
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Before planning a trip to the largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife, is completely reasonable to read the information, what is the weather there? What are air and water temperatures for months at different times of the year? Let’s figure it out in this matter.
Tenerife Island – unusual corner wildlife and coincidences one of the largest in the archipelago Canary Islands, or more familiar to us abbreviated name “Canara”. The island area is almost two thousand square kilometers, and its heart and main main attraction is the once active volcano Teide. This mountain has not yet exhibited any activity for many years, but the deserted territories around him talk about how dangerous it was previously.
What attracts tourists in Tenerife? Definitely, this is an extraordinary local climate “Without extremes” – here it is not too hot, nor too cold. The reason for this is in the depths of the washing island of the Atlantic: warm currents ensure the maintenance of the average temperature in the autumn-winter period at + 19 … + 20 s, and spring-summer – + 25 … + 26 C.
Despite the relatively small area, the climate in the northern and southern part of the island is significantly different. To be accurate, then the difference lies in the temperature drops throughout the year – if in its south, tightly closed mountains from cold winds, it is 7-9 degrees, then in the southern greenery can reach 15-17 degrees.
When is it better to go to Tenerife?
By big account Conduct a week-other on Tenerife in any period of the year. The question is only the way you want to spend rest. If a we are talking About staying on local beaches, it is better to go south, at least in winter. Generally speaking for tourists who prefer to any other view of recreation acquisition of a beautiful sunburn, the door is open all year round – the water in the ocean does not cool below +21 C. And if it is pretty cool for someone, it will be very acceptable for someone.
New Year on Tenerife – Heat and almost without precipitation
December: The daily temperature background is determined by the mark of +21 C. The water temperature is + 18 C. The number of days with precipitates is similar to January – it is equal to 12.
January: The average daytime temperature of the first month of the year and the second winter is +20 s, the cooler at night is 5-6 degrees. The precipitate falls out within a third of the month. Wishing to take maritime baths should be prepared for water, the temperature of which is +18 C, which is very brown.
February: Difference february weather It consists only in reducing the number of rainy days, the temperature of the background is preserved similar to January.
Spring – the best time to get acquainted with nature
The riot of paints and smells is that, very modest description characterizes the offensive of spring on the island of Tenerife. The weather is in all respects just perfect, namely:
In March: first spring Month Brings long-awaited warming. Although the air temperature in March is barely overcome the mark of +20 C, it is characterized by a decrease in the “wet” days and an increase in solar. Water in March retains the temperature of the two previous months.
In April: The temperature of April is almost similar to Martam with the difference that the daily temperature rises to +23 C – +24 C. Water is still cool.
In May: The average daily temperature of May is +24 C, water – +18 C. In May, there is a significant reduction in rainy days – no more than four.
Summer, oh summer … what is it on the Canaries?
Summer is a great time to relax on Tenerife. There is a pleasant weather, there is no crepe heat, water in the ocean is not cold, but also far from the state of “pair milk”. What difference between the months of a friend of a friend from each other with all their homogeneity?
June: first summer month The Tenerife is marked with an increase in daytime temperatures to +26 s, and the night – up to +20 s. All this creates very comfortable conditions for resting on the coast and in the hotels of Tenerife.
July – Summer Equator and the beginning of the massaccle season. Promotes this high temperature of the air, reaching +28 C and water, heated to +21 C. This is certainly not pair milk, but still relatively acceptable for most of the holidaymakers.
August: The average daytime temperature of August is close to the thirty-permanent mark, the water temperature reaches the mark in +22 C. August in Tenerife is characterized by dry weather.
Autumn – a real velvet season
Although the climate in Tenerife does not have any “extremes”, there is still a season when you can combine all kinds of recreation, such as bathing on the beaches and sightseeing.
September: The climatic conditions of the first autumn month are similar to August, but there is a slight decrease in several degrees of air temperature while maintaining the water temperature at a mark in +23 C.
October: The second completes the active bathing season. The rains begin, the daily air temperature drops to +26 degrees, in the water – to +21 C.
November: In the last autumn month, a smooth decrease in air temperature is continuing to +24 C, and water to + 18 C. The average rainy days is 11-12.
If the information provided was not enough, you can learn more about any month.
Major is most likely the beginning of the summer season, the feeling that the summer has come is quite justified, the hot sun and warm morning breeze will speak for themselves. The ocean water temperature after the winter period is quite low and ranges from + 20 ° C to 21 ° C. The climate begins to improve all the island, including in the north. He, of course, was not very looked around, but nevertheless, it was cold in the mountains, and there was snow on Tadeid volcano. Evenings in the resorts from February to March were not quite on the summer, rather in the spring, because the island has the second name, – “Eternal Spring Island – La Isla De La Eterna Primavera.” In the morning, the sea refreshing breeze is possible from the ocean. In the daytime on the beach, the May sun blends without gentle. Do not forget about the tanning cream, the refreshing sea wind masks solar burns.
If you have a choice in which part of the island stop, you can choose any resort, everywhere will be comfortable, but who prefers more sunny daysThan cloud, it is better to look in the direction of Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeh, Playa Paraiseo or Callao Salvach, including Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes. Who is not afraid of the winds and loves gentle beaches, then there is no doubt El Med.
Sea temperature in May:
min. 19.3 ° C Average. 20.2 ° С Max. 21.4 ° C.
Indications with meteorological airport
Year:
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
The average maximum, ° C:
19
18
30
23
22
26
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Average, ° C:
16
16
19
17
16
18
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The average minimum, ° C:
13
13
13
13
13
14
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Precipitation, total (mm)
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5.32
0.50
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Indications with southern airport meteorological
Average. Max. ° С:
22
23
30
25
22
28
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Average. ° С:
20
21
22
21
20
22
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Average. min. ° С:
18
18
18
19
19
19
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Precipitation, sums.
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IN high season The air is heated to + 27.3 ° C, and the sea + 24 ° C. In low – air + 18.0 ° C, water + 18.5 ° C, precipitation 28.1 mm, 2 rainy days, only 19 sunny days. This is a popular city for travel in Spain. Weather on Tenerife for months, in winter, in spring, summer and autumn are presented below on the chart. Soft climate almost all year round, excellent choice. The beach season lasts at least 6 months.
The best months for travel
In September, August, October – the best time to relax. It is worth it warm weather from + 26.5 ° C to + 27.8 ° C. At this time of the year, there are few rains, not more than 2 days per month, falls from 40.2 to 68.9 mm of precipitation. Also on Tenerife, the warm sea with water temperature from + 23.2 ° C to + 24.5 ° C and swim is a pleasure. Sunny days as much as possible for the whole year – from 19 to 23 days. The climate for months and temperatures in Tenerife are calculated on the basis of recent years.
Air temperature in Tenerife by months
The daily air temperature drop over the year is 9.8 ° C, but because of the presence of the sea, the weather on Tenerife and climate for months in Spain is quite mild. Most cold month – February, when the air warms up to + 18 ° C, and the warmer – August with + 27.8 ° C.
Water temperature in Tenerife
The beach season here lasts 6 months: June, July, November, August, October, September. The temperature at sea at this time of the year from + 21. 2 ° C to + 24.5 ° C has a pleasant bathing. The worst weather on the Tenerife and the temperature of the water is fixed in March + 18.5 ° C.
Number of rainy days and precipitation
Unsuccessful month for travel – October, rains go an average of 5 days. Maximum month norm The precipitation is 68.9 mm.
Rating comfort
Consolidated climate data
Month
Temperature air day
Temperature water
Sunny days
Rainy days (precipitation)
January
+ 19.5 ° C
+ 19.8 ° C
22
0 days (28.1mm)
February
+ 18 ° C
+ 18.9 ° C
19
2 days (25.8mm)
March
+ 18.8 ° C
+ 18.5 ° C
25
0 days (12.3mm)
April
+ 20. 8 ° C
+ 19.4 ° C
21
2 days (12.6mm)
May
+ 23.8 ° C
+ 20.1 ° C
23
0 days (5.5mm)
June
+ 24.2 ° C
+ 21.2 ° C
25
0 days (0.9mm)
July
+ 25.8 ° C
+ 22.4 ° C
30
1 day (7.6mm)
August
+ 27.8 ° C
+ 23.2 ° C
23
3 days (59.0mm)
September
+ 27.5 ° C
+ 24.5 ° C
21
2 days (40.2mm)
October
+ 26.5 ° C
+ 24.2 ° C
19
5 days (68.9mm)
November
+ 22.2 ° C
+ 23 ° C
16
2 days (48.0mm)
December
+ 20.2 ° C
+ 20.8 ° C
24
0 days (28. 1mm)
Number of sunny days
Beautiful sunny weather will delight tourists in July – as many as 30 sunny days per month. Great time to relax on Tenerife.
Wind speed
The maximum strength of the wind is gaining in July to 6 m / s with gusts up to 8.8 m / s.
The largest. it beautiful place They consider real paradise for tourists. Its popularity increases every year – several million guests in the season – the best thing the confirmation.
Climate and geographical features
The highest point on the island – El Pico Del Teide (Volcanic Peak Tage) has a height of 3718m above sea level and is almost in his centerAnd the whole Tenerife is, in fact, the mountain. In 1706, the eruption of the volcano destroyed several villages and the port city of Garachiko. In the early 20th century, scientists recorded a weak eruption in the western part of Tadeid.
Currently, the volcano is sleeping, only evaporation of sulfur is noticed in the crater area. Now the territory surrounding the volcano and he forms the main attraction of the island – National Park Tadeid.
On the coast of the island, coconut and dive palm trees grow, southern fruits, corn, bananas, milk. At an altitude of 500 meters Over the sea level begins the forests of evergreen laurel. Sometimes there is a famous dragon tree there, it is believed that the age of the oldest copies has several thousand years.
The territory of the island is divided by a mountain range into two parts, in each of them its features of the climate. North side Tenerife wet and cooler, most of the precipitation falls exactly there, and in the winter at the top of the volcano even snowing. Thanks to the abundance of moisture, the vegetation in this part of the island amazing imagination.
South coast Islands protected by mountain peaks from cold air mass And winds, so there is dry and sunny, there are almost no wind.
The diversity of the nature of Tenerife is impressive even by experienced travelers – in one day you can visit the snow-covered mountain peak, in tropical forest, soak in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
When to go and how to choose a place?
The choice depends on several factors:
Season – In winter, after all, a few degrees are cooler, especially on the northern part of the island. If you want to sunbathe and get enough in warm water – in winter it is worth preferred to the southern part.
Famous resorts of the South: Playa Paraiso, Playa de Las Americas, Los Cristianos, Al Medano. On the north beaches, a comfortable temperature for swimming from August to October; San Andres, Pardo de la Cruz, Los Gigantes – the most famous of them.
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Preferences On vacation – if you plan most of the time to devote to a detailed study of attractions, you can settle closer to the most interesting. For example, near the city, the villaflor at an altitude of 1400 meters is located a completely unearthly landscape, created by nature itself from the ashes and frozen lava, is called the lunar (Paisaje Lunar).
In the east of the island in the town of Guimar, six mysterious stone pyramids are towering. No one knows when and how they appeared and for what purpose were erected. There are different versions, but nothing is known exactly.
In the center of the Orotava Valley there is an old city of La Orotava, he appeared before the first arrival of the Spaniards on the island. Aristocratic mansions, paved bridges – everything breathes ancient. The center of Spain declared its cultural heritage.
In principle, you can take a car for hire and drive around the island at any convenient time. For lovers of relaxing rest There is a lot of varied beaches in any part of the island: Benico, La Techita, Las Vistos, El Kamison and many others. The entrance to them is free everywhere, only the use of a sun bed, umbrella, toilet and other services optional, for example, water rides and entertainment are paid.
It is worth considering in advance what I want more – if noisy night entertainmentwill suit the largest resort of Las America. Disco, restaurants and all kinds of cafes, where life does not freeze for a minute – this resort often chooses young people.
Las American is the largest water park “Akvaland”, it offers water enrants, swimming pools and all sorts of entertainment. Calm holidays for families with children and older people are better to look for the resorts of Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje. Luxury hotels in these places are remarkably suitable for a romantic holiday.
Tenerife is located near the coast of Africa, near the equator, so you can rest all year. There is no winter cold and summer exhausting heat. The mild climate presented Tenerife name – “Island of Eternal Spring.” Since the fluctuations in air and water temperatures during the year are insignificant, in any season the island gives a comfortable rest.
NASA specialists concluded that the climate on the island is the best on the entire planet.
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Weather in the winter months happy with warmth, unlike most european resorts.Average daily temperature – 20-22 degrees are very comfortable, especially for excursions and visits to parks of various subjects.
In the northern part of the island at this time is cooler, there are cloudy and rainy days, so a light jacket does not hurt. But how to perfectly spend the whole day for sightseeing, enjoying the fresh air and lack of heat.
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In December Air temperature during day + 22-22ºC, at night + 17-18ºC, in the northern part night temperatures are sometimes lowered to + 14ºC. The rainy days in the south is not enough – 3-5 for the whole month, in windy days (and a bit of them), the wind speed reaches 5 m / s, in ordinary – light breeze 1-2 m / s. The water temperature is 20-21ºC.
January – Happy to 22ºC heat, on cloudy days the temperature is reduced to + 18-19ºC. Water + 19-20ºC. Wind speed 3-4 m / s, there are days with a full calm. It rains 5-6 times a month.
In February Daytime temperature + 19-20ºC, at night 17-18ºC, rainy days – 1-2, the wind is weak up to 3 m / s, water temperature – 18-19ºC.
In the winter months, many guests come to the island for the celebration of Christmas and New Year.
But the main event of the winter season, of course, a carnival passing in February in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
It combines the brightness of the Brazilian and the grace of Venetian carnavals. Festival weeks are filled with masquerades, competitions, parades and costume ideas. It is worthy of at least once to see this enchanting spectacle, and maybe to make it an annual tradition.
The best time to visit parks and not only
Spring parish on the island Celebrate March 21, on the day of the spring solstice. After winter rains south part Islands are covered with lush vegetation and flowers. There are more than a hundred endemics – plants growing only in Tenerife.
For connoisseurs of nature in the north-western part of the island, hiking walks are organized, the participants are the instructor, it helps to overcome difficulties during the way.
Weather at the beginning of Spring, in March, moderately warm. Day air temperature + 22-23ºC, at night – up to 20ºC. There are practically no rain, the wind is 1-3 m / s. Water is still cool + 18-19ºC.
April – Water on the coast + 19-20ºC, air from 22-24ºC during the day, until 19-20ºC at night. Rain goes once a month, it becomes more windy – up to 6 m / s each other day.
May It pleases to heat – to + 27ºC, the weather is sunny, dry, low-rigged – 3-4 m / s. Water warms up to + 21ºC.
In May, after a small clutch, begins beach season. The water is still pretty cool, but the sun has already hesitated. Let there are no tropical stuffing and heat on the island, do not forget about the proximity of the equator and the active sun.
It is possible to burn very quickly and even in cloudy weather. Therefore, it is necessary to use sunscreen before each outdoor outside.
Spring is a great time to visit parks, their set in the territory of the island. Monkey Park in Los Cristianos, Amazonian Nature Reserve, Park Cacti, Orlov Park with a unique collection painting birds – this is only a small part reserved seats On the island, the visit of which will necessarily bring unforgettable impressions.
East Atlantic in the summer
In the summer season, guests on the island becomes much more. The weather pleases with heat, water warms up. Having spent the whole day on the beach, in the evening you can go to search for entertainment. Restaurants, outdoor cafes, discos and bars are available.
In June The thermometer column rises to the mark + 28-29ºC during the day and about 20ºC heat at night. Almost always dry and sunny, in rare days There is a little cloudy. The wind is about 2-4 m / s.
July – Air temperature + 28-30ºC, at night + 20-22ºC, water – up to 23ºC, rain can fall out once twice a month, on certain days there is a windy – up to 7 m / s.
In August Water warms up to 24ºC, air during the day + 29-31ºC, at night + 21-23ºC, without precipitation, sunny, wind -4-5 m / s.
What can be done on the island in the Atlantic in the summer? Of course swim!
Beaches on Tenerife are very diverse: with black volcanic sand, stones and azure water, look very unusual. For those who prefer classics, a lot of bulk beaches with white sand, brought from the Sahara desert.
Lovers of outdoor activities on the water will find more than twenty beaches for surfing – both for beginners and suitable only to professionals. The most famous – Al-Konkistador, Las-Conchor, Punta Blanca, Los Patos.
Eternal Spring Island – Autumn
In the beginning of the fall, the weather is practically no different from summer, water even becomes a bit warmer. You can continue beach holidays in combination with the departures on the excursion. To a little cold, for walking in the evening and at night will have to choose clothes with long sleeves.
In September average temperature In the afternoon + 27-30ºC, at night + 21-22ºC, sometimes it is quite windy – up to 9 m / s, there is no rainy, but there are cloudy days – about 10 per month. The water temperature reaches the highest marks for the year – 24-25ºC.
October Keeps comfortable for bathing water temperature in 24ºC. The air becomes a little cooler + 26-28ºC, but 35ºC can be in separate hot days. At night + 22-23ºC. There is no rain, but the wind can increase to 10 m / s, it happens infrequently, windy days 6-7 per month.
November – The water in the ocean is already cooler – 21-22ºC, like air – 22-23ºC heat during the day and 18-19ºC at night. Two or three times a month it’s raining, lot cloud days. The wind retains the speed of 3-6 m / s.
In the fall, it’s time to visit the famous Tadeid volcano and the National Park surrounding it. At the foot of the volcano begins cable car For lifting to the crater.
To climb the top of the top, you need a pre-obtained permission of the authorities. It is better to apply for ten days to the planned lifting date.
At an altitude of more than three thousand meters the temperature is about 0ºC and strong windSo it is worth capturing warm clothes. And, of course, the camera – the opening species simply capture the spirit.
On Tenerife everyone will find entertainment taste. Nowadays come here during wedding Travel; families with children – on vacation, New Year and may holidays; Elderly people choose the island for mild climate and lack of large temperature and pressure drops; Beach recreation lovers go here for a wonderful tan and a refreshing ocean.
Young people get a lot of impressions on music festivals and water rides. At any time of the year, the island gives good mood And waiting for their guests.
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WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT TENERIFE?
When is the best time to visit Tenerife in the Canary Islands? You are thinking about your next holiday and wonder if Tenerife would be a good choice? We will answer all your questions here.
To make it short, Tenerife can be visited all year round. Like everywhere in the Canary Islands, Tenerife is famous for the eternal spring climate. There is no low seasons in Tenerife. However, if you want to swim or maximize your chances of sunny days, there could be slightly better months than others.
We detailed everything you need to know about the climate in Tenerife in this post.
If you don’t have time to read the entire post, here is a quick summary for the best time to visit Tenerife:
In Tenerife the climate is favorable all year round
On average, the hottest months are June, July, August, September, October and November
The best months for swimming is June, July, August, September, October and November
The north is the wettest part of the island, with light rains from time to time. The vegetation is therefore more abundant, which creates splendid landscapes.
In the south, the air is very dry, because it receives only very rare rain. It is also in this region that there are the most hours of sunshine per year, which is why it is the southern part of the island that has been chosen for tourist development!
In its center, the Teide mountain range forms a natural border and cuts Tenerife in two on a northeast/southwest axis. Rising to more than 2,000 m. altitude, the days are often sunny, but windy, and the nights cool, even cold. In winter, it is not uncommon for snow to cover the peaks.
SUMMER IN TENERIFE
As in the rest of the Canary archipelago, the island of Tenerife enjoys mild and very pleasant summers. Far from being as hot as in its neighbor, Morocco, the heat is moderate, with temperatures varying between 21 and 29°C.
During this period of the year, the rain is almost non-existent. It is therefore the ideal time to enjoy the joy of a seaside trip. In return for these perfect conditions, the island experiences a significant influx of tourists, but you can always find a little piece of tranquil paradise, especially in the north.
Summer is one of the best time to visit Tenerife.
READ: 10 BEST BEACHES IN TENERIFE
WINTER IN TENERIFE
Tenerife’s climate in winter is very mild. With temperatures varying between 15°C in the morning and 20°C in the afternoon. However, this is the rainiest period, even if the precipitation remains relatively low. Unlike cities like Santa Cruz, the west coast is the wettest, especially towards La Orotava mountain.
If you are brave enough, you can still swim during winter. You may even swim while contemplating the snow-capped Mount Teide!
In winter bring something warm in your suitcase such as waterproof jacket in case of a few possible showers and sweater for cool evenings. However, also bring your summer clothes and swimwear, it will also be hot enough during the day.
READ: FULL GUIDE FOR VISITING TEIDE NATIONAL PARK
SPRING AND AUTUMN IN TENERIFE
Spring and autumn are mild seasons in Tenerife, just like in neighboring Canary Islands: Lanzarote or Gran Canaria. The rain is less present than in winter and the temperatures are warmer during the day. These are the ideal seasons for superb hikes.
During spring and autumn you see less tourists in Tenerife. So you can enjoy the beauty of Tenerife even more! Spring and Autumn is the best time to visit Tenerife.
READ: 25 BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN TENERIFE
WHAT IS THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN TENERIFE?
In Tenerife like in the rest of the Canary Islands, the water temperature is never too warm. On average, it varies between 18°C in the winter months and 23°C in September, the hottest month. There is therefore relatively little temperature difference during the year, so if you are brave enough, you can even swim for Christmas!
ARE THERE ANY FESTIVALS OR EVENTS IN TENERIFE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR?
Here are some main events in Tenerife:
February-March, Santa Cruz de Tenerife carnival. It is as famous and lively as the carnival of Rio in Brazil. More info here.
At the end of May, Corpus Christi Carpet in La Orotava and La Laguna The celebration of the Eucharist, the Corpus in La Orotava and La Laguna allows you to attend many cultural activities. Do not miss the making of carpets of flowers, salt, heather and volcanic sand of a hundred colors from the Teide National Park.
June, Canary Islands Music Festival (several venues) A large and famous classical music festival.
August 15, Feast of the Virgen de la Candeleria A gigantic procession takes the direction of the Basilica of La Candeleira, located in the municipality of Candeleria on the island of Tenerife.
September, Sabandeño Festival (La Laguna) Many local and international groups perform at this folk music festival.
November, the Fiesta de San Andrés (The Feast of Saint Andrew) On the night of November 29 to 30, the faithful make a nocturnal procession. The next day there are many activities including the traditional “correr las tablas” (plank race) which consists of descending the slopes of a hill on greased planks in Icod de los Vinos.
WHAT TO PACK TO VISIT TENERIFE?
In winter, light clothes for the day, as well as a fleece or a very warm sweater for the evening. Even if the rain is rare, it may be wise to take a waterproof jacket, which will always be useful as well as a windbreaker.
During summer, light clothes, t-shirt and long trousers for the evening.
In any season, choose good hiking shoes, without forgetting your swimsuit!
25 BEST THINGS to see in Tenerife: here
AWESOME THINGS to do in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife: here
MASCA, the most remote village in Tenerife: here
MOUNT TEIDE, your full guide: here
SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LA LAGUNA in Tenerife: here
COSTA ADEJE, one of the best places to stay in Tenerife: here
LOS GIGANTES, most impressive landscape in Tenerife: here
10 BEST BEACHES in Tenerife: here
BEST PLACES TO STAY in Tenerife: here
GARACHICO, one of the prettiest towns in Tenerife: here
TOP 8 REASONS why you should visit Tenerife: here
6 Best Natural Pools In Tenerife – Our Wanders
Natural pools are special – and rare. But not in Tenerife where we bumped into lots of these very own, naturally formed swimming pools of the ocean while exploring the coast. At some places, local authorities intervened to make the pool safer, or they promptly built a swimming pool right next to the ocean so that waves crash into it. However, most pools were formed by the waves and the lava that flowed into the ocean. In this post we’re telling you about the best natural pools we found in Tenerife.
But a word of caution first. While it’s a unique experience swimming in a pool like this, it could be dangerous, too. Big waves could sweep you out into the ocean or hit you to the rocks. The general rule is to swim in the pools only when the ocean is calm, and possibly at low tide. The swimming pools are somewhat safer, but there are times when waves just sweep through them (a fascinating sight, by the way). They’re closed during that time – and some of the natural pools are also closed (by a barrier or chain at the entrance) when they’re not safe to swim.
So even though we’ve never seen so many natural pools anywhere else as in Tenerife, we only swam once – and in a natural swimming pool. This was not only because the waves were large, but also because sea temperatures in March and early April were not what we’d call pleasant for swimming (18-19°C).
Nevertheless, we admired these spectacular lava pools, made of dark black lava rocks and hit by giant, powerful waves. A magnificent sight.
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El Caletón de Garachico (Piscinas Naturales de El Caletón), Garachico
The first one we visited were the Garachico pools. Yes, El Caletón de Garachio is not only one pool but a series of them. Some are deeper and larger, some are shallower and smaller – just the ideal size for a toddler to play in the water, and so did our Tomi. The pools are natural, but a paved walkway connects the rocks, and stairs were built to help you access the pools. Except for the human made swimming pools, the Garachico rock pools are probably the most protected of Tenerife’s natural pools.
The pools were formed as a result of the eruption of 1706 that changed Garachico’s fate, turning the busiest port into a laid-back coastal small town by filling up the seabed with lava. However, this is the lava that created the Garachico lava pools, too, giving tourists a good reason to visit the lovely town.
Address: Av. Tomé Cano, s/n, 38450 Garachico
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Another northern coastal town, San Juan de la Rambla is home to the La Laja pools (charco is the word for pool in Spanish). We parked our car on the street and walked to the La Laja viewpoint. Stairs took us down to the rock pool from there. La Laja is a single pool, but deep enough and very picturesque.
Giant waves swept through the pool as we walked around. It was definitely not the time for jumping in, rather for taking pictures. 🙂
Address: C. Antonio Ruiz Cedrés, 47, 38420 San Juan de la Rambla
Charco del Viento, La Guancha
Not far from La Laja, there’s another small town, La Guancha with another set of natural volcanic pools surrounded by lava rocks: Charco del Viento.It has four pools to choose from when sea conditions allow.
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To access the pools, we had to drive down a narrow road passing by banana plantations, then a parking lot awaited at the end of it. It seemed to be big, but on a hot, calm day I imagine it filling up quickly. Our day was sunny but not calm, and the power of the waves was impressive, it even created little waterfalls while crashing into the largest pool.
Address: Charco del Viento, 38441 La Guancha, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Charco Don Gabino, Los Silos
The volcanic rock pool of Don Gabino is on the coast of Los Silos, and stairs give access to it. We couldn’t drive all the way there, so we left our car where the paved road ended and walked to the pool in about 10 minutes. But this walk turned out to be the highlight!
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An easy, almost flat trail runs along the coast, and we continued further after Charco Don Gabino. The coastal basalt rocks were fascinating, the waves were crashing hard against them, it sounded like thunder as they filled the coves.
After walking back to Charco Don Gabino, we realized there’s another lava rock pool if we walk a few minutes into the other direction…
Address: Charco Don Gabion, 38479 Los Silos
Charco Los Chochos, Los Silos
That was Los Chochos, another rock pool that’s about 2 meters deep and can be accessed by stairs. Not that anything tempted us into the water, because it was drizzling, strong wind blew – and the waves were magnificent!
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Address: Charco Los Chochos, 39 Carr. El Puertito, 43, 38479 Los Silos
Piscina Natural Mesa del Mar, Mesa del Mar
Mesa del Mar offers a variety of options for swimming. The large natural swimming pool can be seen from the winding road that took us down there. This is a real swimming pool, not made of basalt rocks but built by humans, however, the mighty Atlantic Ocean fills it with water, and it’s a free public pool.
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After a short visit, we walked through the tunnel to La Arena Beach where we spent most of our day. We even had a swim in the ocean. La Arena Beach is a beautiful, natural black sand beach with views of El Teide in the distance. It’s somewhat protected, but waves can still be large, so you need to be careful.
You’re still not out of swimming options though. Walking to the end of La Arena Beach and then further on the promenade, we found natural rock pools, as well. Sea conditions were not calm enough to use them, but they looked awesome. So Mesa del Mar is really a 3 in 1 when it comes to enjoying the water, and hopefully at least one of the available options will be safe. 😀
Address: C. Mesa del Mar, 132D, 38358 Mesa del Mar
+ 1: Natural swimming pools in Tenerife
In addition to the rock pools, there are some more natural swimming pools that are similar to the one built in Mesa del Mar. We’ve been to the swimming pools at Punta del Hidalgo (Piscina Natural Punta Del Hidalgo) and at Bajamar (Piscinas de Bajamar). Both offer great views of the lush green Anaga Mountains towering above them.
Punta del Hidalgo has one swimming pool, but it’s surrounded by a large tide pool area which is suitable for toddlers and small kids, too, because most pools there are sheltered, shallow and warm – at least at low tide.
Bajamar has a nice, artificially protected, small sandy beach and three natural swimming pools right next to it. One of the three is specifically for kids, and the two other ones are directly by the water, so waves crash into them. Even though waves are often big here, the beach and the swimming pools are protected enough to provide a safe swimming opportunity, and they make Bajamar one of the best places for families on the north coast of Tenerife.
All the pools on a map
In case you have any trouble finding these pools, we marked all of them on the map below:
And no, they’re not all the natural pools in Tenerife, they’re those that we visited. There are Charco de Isla Cangrejo in Los Gigantes, Charco de El Rayo in Buenavista del Norte or the natural swimming pools of Alcalá. Tenerife surely offers a large selection, and they all have their own charm.
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Hiking Tenerife: 14 Amazing Trails For The Average Hiker
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Is it possible to swim in Tenerife in May? All information about the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in May. Historical data, comparison and analysis.
Analysis of historical data on water temperature on the island of Tenerife in May
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The average temperature in the Atlantic Ocean on the island of Tenerifa in May is 20. 4°C. Such water is cool and invigorating, but for many people it is already comfortable enough for swimming. In general, this temperature is considered normal, but if you have impaired blood circulation, then the water may still seem cool.
The minimum sea water temperature in May in Tenerife is 19.0°C, the maximum is 22.0°C. In recent years, at the beginning of the month, the temperature here is at around 20.5°C, and by the end of the month the water warms up to 20.5°C.
The average water temperature in the first decade is 20°C, in the middle of the month – 20°C, and at the end – 20°C.
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Where to go to the sea in April and May – Moscow and the region
We tell you where to bring a beautiful sea tan and photos of sunsets in the spring
March 28, 2019
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Not everyone manages to get a vacation in the summer. But if you have a couple of weeks off work in April or May, this chance should be used! At this time, in many resorts it is already possible to swim. In Russia, of course, even on the Black Sea coast, the water warms up only by the end of May. But abroad there are many countries where in April you can have a great time on the beach.
April and May is still a relatively low tourist season: at this time you can find cheaper accommodation and fewer people on the coast. By May, prices begin to rise, the flow of tourists increases, but the beaches are still not crowded. We’ll show you where to go.
Israel
In Israel, the beach season opens in April, and it is better to pay attention to the Red Sea resorts, especially Eilat. In April, the water temperature here reaches +23 °C, while in the Mediterranean Israeli resorts it rarely rises above +18 °C. By May, the Mediterranean coast becomes warmer.
Eilat is famous for its coral reefs, which attract divers from all over the world. Not far from the city is the Timna Valley. A huge park has been created in it, in which historical sights coexist with natural ones.
A direct flight from Moscow to Eilat takes approximately 4 hours.
Thailand
Thailand is perfect for an April vacation. The water is warm, up to +29 °C, and the hot and humid rainy season has not yet begun – it will come in May. The most famous resorts of this country are Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket. Beach holidays are well developed here – you can swim and sunbathe, scuba dive or rent a boat for a boat trip.
You can also find activities outside the beach. Someone will be interested in the vibrant nightlife of Bangkok, someone will prefer shopping in modern shopping centers and exotic oriental bazaars, and someone will be attracted by excursions to ancient temples and palaces or to natural parks.
A direct flight from Moscow to Phuket takes about 9 hours.
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Canary Islands
In the Canary Islands in April the water warms up to +18-19 °C. In principle, you can already swim. But in May it gets warmer, and most tourists try to visit Tenerife, Gran Canaria and other islands of the archipelago this month.
This is a great place for swimming, windsurfing, diving and sea fishing. However, it should be borne in mind that the island of the island of strife. For example, the most popular – Tenerife – is famous for its beaches, there are many tourists here. Puerto de la Cruz is quieter and calmer, but the coast is rocky, and it is better to swim in the pool next to the hotel. If you wish, you can organize a rich leisure program for yourself – from bars and discos to climbing to the top of the Teide volcano.
It takes about 7 hours to get from Moscow to Tenerife by plane.
Hainan Island (China)
Hainan is perhaps the most popular Chinese resort. It is located south of mainland China and has a subequatorial climate. There are more than 300 sunny days a year, and the water warms up to +28 °C by the beginning of April. In May, the water can be even warmer, but the air temperature also rises, and not everyone can tolerate the heat well.
The main resorts on the island are Sanya and Haikou. Here you can just swim, or you can go diving or sea fishing. On the island of Hainan there is a huge Nanshan Buddhist culture park, Bethel-Nat ethnic park, where tourists get acquainted with the culture of the local Li and Miao peoples, as well as many other attractions.
From Moscow to Hainan Island can only be reached with a transfer: the flight will take from 14 to 28 hours.
Cuba
Due to the peculiarities of the Cuban climate, there is neither autumn nor spring on the island – only winter and summer. April is the last month before the onset of the hot, humid season, and many tourists prefer to come to Cuba in April. The water on the coast near Havana, Varadero and Santiago de Cuba warms up at this time to + 25-27 ° C.
The wind gets stronger closer to the beginning of May, which cannot but please fans of surfing and paragliding. Beach holidays can be interspersed with acquaintance with numerous architectural sights and visits to national parks, for example, the famous Sierra Maestra Park.
From Moscow to Cuba you can fly without transfers in about 12-13 hours.
Morocco
Morocco is a country located in northwestern Africa. The beach season here begins in June, but if you are interested not so much in swimming as kiting, windsurfing and other similar activities, pay attention to Dakhla. The city is located on a narrow peninsula, forming a long narrow bay, well protected from ocean waves.
The water temperature in the bay in April-May usually does not rise above +19°C, but there is a good even wind here, which attracts those who are fond of water sports. The main attractions of Dakhla are the fortress and the cathedral, built by the Spanish colonists who founded this city in the 16th century.
A direct flight from Moscow to Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, takes approximately 6.5 hours.
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People go to Tenerife all year round and the temperature in the ocean rarely drops below +20, but it is believed that it is in May after a short off-season that the beach season begins. Read on the Tour-Calendar what Tenerife island can please you in May!
Weather in Tenerife in May and May holidays
In May, Tenerife gets warmer. The May temperature on the island during the day is +21 degrees, but sometimes it is hot. At night it is still only +14 degrees, so if you go here at the end of spring, bring warm clothes. The water temperature in May warms up to +20 degrees, so there is no talk of a full-fledged bathing yet, but it will be quite pleasant to run on the water and refresh from time to time. In the south of Tenerife, the weather is mostly dry, but in the north it rains a little more. The closer to the end of May, the less likely it is to rain. Humidity is moderate – 64%. In general, compared to March and April, the weather in Tenerife in May is more comfortable, there are much fewer unpleasant winds, as well as rainy days.
Beach holidays
You need to start your holiday in Tenerife with a visit to the beach, like all normal tourists! In May, you will be greeted by a friendly, but still cool ocean, and you will need a little courage to enter it
Amusement parks
There are many places in Tenerife that will be interesting for your children to go, for example: Loro Park, Siam Park , Aqualand, Orlov Park, Jardin Botanico, Monkey Park, Ostrich Farm and many others. See how much fun children and adults have at the wave attraction in Siam Park!
Tenerife trips
Tropical whale encounters
In May, you can also watch the Tropical whales that swim between the islands of La Gomera and Tenerife and greet everyone with their flips in the water!
Festivals and celebrations
In May, Tenerife hosts a lot of interesting events and festivals, the most grandiose of them is Canary Islands Day, celebrated at the end of May, when various cultural events, colorful performances and concerts are held. In addition, in May, Los Realejos hosts a three-hour fireworks show, which is just captured on video (first you will see a photo of the preparation for the fireworks, and then the video of the show itself).
The end of spring is the beginning of the holiday season. It is already warm, but there are still few tourists. My husband and I were there in the second half of May, the average temperature is 22°C during the day, 16°C at night. It rained only once (we rested for two weeks). As for swimming, the water warms up no more than 19 ° C, we swam. But the coast here is quite rocky. Playa de la Arena is a nice beach with black volcanic healing sand.
What to bring
Considering the fact that it can be cool at night, be sure to take a thin jacket or sweatshirt, and appropriate shoes. But don’t forget sunscreen, glasses and a hat.
Cultural program
In order to enjoy the beauties of Tenerife, we rented a car. We visited:
Mount Teide – the highest point of the island.
Pyramids of Guimar – according to legend, they were built by the Guanche tribe from volcanic ash. There are 6 of them in total, and they are in the form of steps.
From outdoor activities: you can go water skiing, scuba diving or visit Siam Park.
Also in May, there are two celebrations on the island: the Feast of the Cross (near Santa Cruz de Tenerife), and at the end – a three-hour fireworks display in Los Realejos; day of the Canary Islands (you can try authentic local dishes, watch local entertainment – the pastor’s jump).
Why you should visit Tenerife in May
This is the best time to explore the island’s sights and enjoy the scenery. And there really is something to see!
Tenerife is the largest island in the Canary Islands archipelago. The shores of Tenerife are washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The island is not that big, but nevertheless it is the most populated in Spain. Even the name of the island is very pleasing to the ear: Tenerife… Many people know this place, but, unfortunately, only by hearsay. Tours in Tenerife are not always cheap, besides, you need a visa, so our compatriots prefer not to bother and fly to the good old or.
Well, Tenerife is a more cultural resort, although it can also offer a quiet, secluded vacation, and noisy fun. Tenerife is the “island of eternal spring”, because it is always warm here, because the island is located at the latitude of the Sahara desert and the central parts of countries such as Morocco, Algeria and northern Libya. The climate of Tenerife is very mild and pleasant, and allows you to relax at any time of the year. But today I would like to talk about what a holiday in Tenerife is like in May.
On average, the island is very warm in May , the temperature fluctuates between +22°C and +27°C in the first half of the month and between +20°C and +25°C in the second half of the month. That is, by the end of the month, temperature drops become smaller, but there is also a slight general drop in temperatures (do not worry, by 1-2 degrees). Nights in Tenerife are quite warm , temperatures are approximately the same throughout the month, fluctuating between + 17 ° С and 20 ° С. Not hot nights, of course, but not cold either.
Thus, it is quite warm, pleasant, the sun shines in the sky for almost the whole month, the length of daylight hours is 13-13.5 hours a day. You can safely throw summer sundresses, T-shirts and flip flops into a suitcase, but do not forget about light jackets in case of cool evenings.
May precipitation in Tenerife happen, but they are very, very few. In May, no more than 5.5 mm of precipitation can spill over the island (that is, it is one cloudy or rainy day), and in general, May is one of the driest months of the year (only June and July are dry, August is the same as May) . Winds blow off the coast, but they are not cold, and during the day they bring a pleasant coolness.
Ocean , beautiful ocean in May, unfortunately not so warm in May. The water temperature is about the same throughout the month, well, except for a tiny warming by the second half of May (by one degree, which you are unlikely to feel). The average water temperature off the coast of Tenerife in May is +20°C, sometimes it drops to +19.5°C, sometimes it rises to +20.5°C. Not to say that the water is warm – I would say that it is cool, but you can quickly swim. If you are a cold person, then you can always just wet your feet or admire the gorgeous views of the ocean. Comrades, the ocean, not the sea! And, for that matter, lying on the beach, you “risk” beautifully tan in May.
If you come to the island on May 1, you will find the celebration of Labor Day (maybe not quite pompously, but they celebrate it). On May 30, the island hosts a rather magnificent celebration of Canary Islands Day . It is celebrated, as you might guess, throughout the Canary archipelago and has been celebrated since 1821, when the Canary Islands were proclaimed a separate province within Spain.
Fiestas de la Cruz is of no small importance . This is one of the main events in the holiday calendar of the city of Los Realejos (in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The roots of the holiday rest in the 15th century, and gradually, from an event of an exclusively religious nature, the celebration began to be less strict, and began to include dances, bonfires (currently fireworks) and mass celebrations – this continues to this day (the celebration falls on the night of May 3).
May weather and lack of precipitation allows tourists to make excursions around the island and neighboring islands. The island is small (only about 120 km long and about 75 km at its widest point), so you can easily go around it up and down during your vacation. And there are many interesting things on the island! Let’s start with the fact that the island, although small, but with a rich history. The first people in Tenerife appeared approximately between the 5th century BC. e. and the beginning of our era – they were the Guanches, in fact, the indigenous population of the Canary Islands. In the subsequent history of the island, there were also many remarkable events, and all this was reflected in the appearance of larger cities. For example city Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a wonderful, cozy, warm town with a number of attractions. For example, here you should go to Plaza de España (the largest and most important square in the Canary Islands). It is relatively new, having been built in 1929. In the center of the square stands the Monument to the Fallen, built after the Civil War (a tower in the shape of a cross with an observation deck at the top, and an underground chapel at the base of the monument). Also on the square is a fountain with sea water. The square is especially beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated by a garland of drop-shaped light bulbs.
Also not to be missed in this city Masonic Temple of Santa Cruz de Tenerife , one of the main Masonic temples in Spain and the first in the Canary Islands. The temple was built at the very beginning of the last century. Go to Museum of Nature and Man (Archaeological Museum), where expositions are dedicated to the geology, archeology, flora and fauna of the Canary Islands. And, of course, Auditorio de Tenerife , one of the most recognizable buildings in Spain and a symbol of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This is a very unusual post-modern opera house, which was built in 2003.
Next, Town of San Cristobal de la Laguna , which is located near the capital (from there you can get there by tram), if you go “inland” of the island, is on the UNESCO lists in Spain. The city, finally formed by the 16th century and once the capital of the Canaries, impresses with its structure: straight streets, intersecting, formed quarters. It is also the first city that is not a fortress, and the principles of its structure were used by the Spanish in the construction of cities in North America.
Be sure to visit Royal Basilica of Candelaria . This is a Catholic church of incredible beauty in the city of Candelaria. Our Lady of Candelaria is the patroness of the Canary Islands.
And, of course, Guimar Pyramids – six small pyramids in the city of Guimar on the southeast coast of the island of Tenerife. Scientists suggest that the stepped pyramids are just heaps that local farmers made (they simply threw off unnecessary stones when plowing the fields). Then scientists suggested that the Guanches lived in the pyramids. There is no consensus yet, but the pyramids are definitely worth a look in person. By the way, they are now located on the territory of the ethnological park with an area of 65,000 m².
Another attraction of the island is its natural beauty. For example, more active people can go to Teide – the volcano and the highest point in Spain, as well as the highest peak in this ocean. The crater of the volcano is very large – 17 km (this is the third such large crater in the world). Teide is currently dormant, and the last eruption occurred in 1909. It is not necessary to climb to the crater, but you can admire this colossus closer. By the way, pieces of the frozen lava of the volcano are used to make souvenirs.
Another attraction – Hell’s Gorge . This is a nature reserve in the southwestern part of the island in the municipality of Adeje. Naturally, it is assumed that the ubiquitous Guanches once lived in this gorge (so they decided on the rock paintings). For tourists, she developed a hiking trail (it starts in Adeje) 6.3 km long. At the end of the trail you will see a small waterfall – and this, for a moment, is the only source of fresh water in Tenerife! The waterfall is huge, the water flies from a height of 80 m, but in May it is not as full-flowing as in other months of the year. True, the entrance to the trail was closed due to two accidents, but perhaps someday the road to the waterfall will again become available to tourists.
In conclusion, I would like to say that, despite the slight disadvantages in the weather (cool ocean, for example), the month of May is very suitable for a trip to Tenerife, and the trip itself simply cannot but be remembered and liked!
One of the best resorts in the world, Tenerife blooms in May like never before. Nature finally woke up, and bloomed here, as the famous song says, “even a stump.”
In fact, nature itself endowed this region with invaluable riches, which have long been appreciated by people who love the beauty of this region. Our travel company Tez Tour offers those who wish to travel to a world-class resort.
Holidays in places like Tenerife bring great pleasure from walking along the sandy seashore, breathing fresh sea air, getting sunbathing, and every molecule of the body is permeated with the warmth and light of this most wonderful place on earth.
This is especially felt in May, because the cycle of renewal of nature is gaining momentum, nature feels it and all this is transmitted to all life on earth.
The resort of Tenerife in May is magnificent. Not only nature, but also the organizers of recreation in the resorts, have prepared for the influx of tourists, which increases at this time of the year.
The last month of spring is the most comfortable holiday period of the entire spring-summer season. At this time, everything is still fresh, the heat has not yet tired the plants, they are full of strength and beauty. In parks and gardens, nature rejoices in warmth and light, its extraordinary energy is transmitted to man. Such an atmosphere has a great effect on the well-being of vacationers.
Wonderful resort, which opens the season in May, hospitably opens its virtual doors to all vacationers. Tenerife in May warms up from the bright and almost constant sun. This month, precipitation may fall, but not more than a third of the month.
According to meteorological observations, May is usually a sunny month, and it can rain for about a week, no more. The air temperature rises to + 20 + 23 ° C, and on some days + 25 + 26 ° C.
However, the earth has not yet warmed up enough, and therefore in the late evening and at night it is only +10+14°C. As for the water in the sea, it all depends on how warm the whole month turned out to be, but it is already warm, it allows you to swim and its temperature reaches +17 + 20 °C.
Such water, of course, is good only for hardened people and for fans of sea swimming, but there are enough such lovers on the beaches of Tenerife. There are even more on the beaches of those who like to sunbathe near the water under the mild gentle sun. There is always an opportunity to bask in the sun on the beaches of Tenerife hotels, here you will be given sun loungers or deck chairs, if you want, then umbrellas.
In Tenerife, the weather is mostly dry in May, with more chances of rain in the north. Tyutchevskoe “I love a thunderstorm in early May” – very suitable for the climate of the resort. A fast-passing thunderstorm brings incredible ozone freshness and only improves the overall atmosphere.
The wind subsides by the end of the month. Humidity is quite moderate – 64%. In general, the weather in May is comfortable, there are fewer unpleasant winds, as well as rainy days. Therefore, you can plan a vacation not only on the beach, but also trips to historical sites or other places of entertainment.
On Tenerife in May, you will find a varied holiday in amusement parks, life in nightclubs and institutions, excursions and festivals, and the most diverse beach holiday in the most picturesque places on the island.
Our travel company Tez Tour offers the most interesting places for recreation, where you can relax and have fun. Children will be especially pleased, who can be taken to Loro Park, Siam Park, Aqualand, Orlov Park, Jardine Botanico, Monkey Park, Ostrich Farm and many others.
An unforgettable attraction that you can visit in May is the meeting and whale watching Tropical. At this time of the year, they swim between the islands of La Gomera and Tenerife, and, as directed by the coach, turn over in a jump from the water, as if welcoming tourists.
Tenerife in May is the season of carnivals and festivals. The most grandiose of them is the day of the Canary Islands. For several days, various cultural events, unusual and colorful performances, concerts of folk groups and professionals are held.
The celebration ends with a three-hour fireworks show. Our travel agency Tez Tour offers an amazing and unforgettable trip to this resort paradise, where you and your whole family can have a great rest and gain strength for the whole year.
Egor and Svetlana
May. Couple
Spain, Tenerife island
Rested on Tenerife island in May 2014. We were afraid that it would be cold, and we would not be able to fully relax. But our fears were dispelled as soon as we got to Tenerife. It was hot summer warm weather, except in the evening it was cool, and we put on sweaters.
We stopped in the southern part of Tenerife, in the resort of Las Americas, the most popular and colorful resort. The volcano mountain protects this resort from winds and rains, so it is always warmer here than in the northern part of the island.
There are different beaches here. Near our hotel was a beach with white and black sand. We have seen almost white beaches and completely black volcanic sand. The beaches in Tenerife are works of art of nature itself, the locals are proud of them, and each of them has its own name. Merchants walk on the beach and sell fruits, but they are much more expensive, it is better to go to the store.
The resort of Las Americas has a very developed infrastructure, there are many boutiques, shops and entertainment centers. While shopping, my wife noticed that there were cheap cosmetics and perfumes. Naturally, we bought several pieces for my wife at once. The only nice thing is that in most boutiques you can bargain well.
From excursions we took a hike to the Teide volcano, to the water park and Loro park. In Loro Park, we watched several interesting shows and performances: parrot shows, tricks with trained dolphins, walruses, seals and hefty killer whales. We also visited the neighboring island called La Gomera, from which Christopher Columbus set off to discover America.
The rest turned out to be full and met all our expectations. We brought home a great mood and a bunch of photos!
George and Maria
May. With family
Spain, Tenerife island
Rested with my wife in Tenerife in May last year. We thought it would be very hot, but the climate turned out to be very mild and comfortable. For several days the water in the ocean was cold, due to the current, at that time we rented a car and went to explore the island on our own. Car rental cost us 50 euros per day, by the way the car was good, almost new. The roads are excellent, there are signs and markings everywhere, everything is clear, so when we rented a car, we didn’t even bother without a navigator.
We rested in the south of the island, but after traveling we liked the north more. There are fewer Russian and picturesque places. Were Loro Parque, loved it! Tourists who come here with a guide on an excursion run in a hurry to have time to see everything. We calmly watched all the animal shows, walked up, took a bunch of good photos. You can easily buy a ticket to the park at the entrance.
In the south of Tenerife, there are many restaurants, a pedestrian promenade where you can walk, sit, watch a stunning sunset.
Tenerife is a very romantic and peaceful resort. There is no rush and no fuss. We really enjoyed staying here.
Mallorca or Tenerife — MILORCA
Good day to all, “Mallorca or Tenerife” – I will tell you today, I will share my experience so that it is easier to understand what to choose, Mallorca or Tenerife? Invaluable knowledge has been gained through extensive exploration of both resorts. To begin with, not for the sake of boasting, I will say that in my life, in addition to Spain, I managed to travel: Cancun, Punta Cana, Bali, Phuket, Vietnam, Germany, Austria, Italy – this is not a complete list of countries and cities in which we visited with dear husband. We have something to compare! I will generously share my knowledge.
So, on the agenda is Mallorca or Tenerife? Each of us is busy with our own worries and troubles – work, daily resolution of all sorts of problems, nervous breakdowns, studying, raising children and other daily activities take away strength. You don’t want to walk like a stretched string and get annoyed because of every trifle? I am sure that we all dream of being in harmony with ourselves, so a good and high-quality rest is necessary. Sometimes we drive ourselves into a corner so much that we don’t even know what we want from life, from vacation – even more so. It is clear that you need to escape from everyday life, change your place, go somewhere. Content:
begin searches: where is the weather, what is the sea, what are the reviews of tourists. Having stopped your choice on the islands of Spain, you will not lose. It remains only to understand the features of each resort.
Climate, weather, holiday season
Mallorca has a Mediterranean climate with a pronounced summer season. Tenerife is an island of eternal spring in the Atlantic Ocean, not far from the African coast.
Which is better, Mallorca or Tenerife ? The air temperature during the day on the coast of Mallorca is on average 21-24 degrees all year round. Above 30 rises in summer, from June to August. The best time for a beach holiday is the period from the second half of June to the first part of September – the sun is shining, there is practically no rain, the water is ideal for swimming (more on this later). The average annual daily temperature in Tenerife is about 18-20 degrees. The hottest months are July, August, when the thermometer rises to 26 degrees. There is no such heat as in Mallorca. In the evenings it can be cool, you should definitely grab a cardigan or a leather jacket with you.
Tenerife is a holiday destination all year round. The air temperature stays at 18 degrees all winter. Some tourists swim in the ocean. Mallorca is a little cooler in winter by a couple of degrees. At different times of the year, you can change the situation, swim, admire the beauties, deciding what to choose Mallorca or Tenerife .
I don’t really like extreme heat above 25 degrees, so I feel more comfortable in Tenerife, where the heat is not felt so much. Mallorca is not stuffy in early June. I think it’s the perfect time to visit.
Sea, Water temperature
Mallorca is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. The Canary Islands or Tenerife are located in the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean is a priori always colder than the sea, since the waters of the ocean warm up with a stretch. The water temperature in Tenerife from December to May averages 19 degrees, from June to August about 21-23 degrees, from September to November at 24 degrees. In principle, you can swim all year round. But not everyone likes cool water at 23 degrees in summer. For example, in Mallorca in the summer, in June the water is at 23 degrees, and in August it is all 27. You can swim in May, September and October in Mallorca.
Beaches, nature
Mallorca or Tenerife are different in terms of beaches. In Mallorca, champagne-colored, creamy sand looks almost white in the sun. In Tenerife, the sand is of volcanic origin, which determines its color. The sand in Tenerife is dark, the color of asphalt, in some places dark yellow is found. Keep in mind that all light sand in Tenerife is imported.
Personally, for a long time, the presence of dark sand bothered me a little, so we flew anywhere, but not in Tenerife. As a result, interest overcame. What can be said? Dark sand is strange, unusual, but you quickly get used to it, it seems that it should be so.
The entrance to the water on beaches specially equipped for swimming is equally gentle. Anyone who swims poorly, in particular the kids in Mallorca and Tenerife will be safe.
Nature is beautiful in its own way on every island. Flora differs due to geographical location.
Entertainment, excursions, attractions
Mallorca or Tenerife, where is the best ? Resting in the high season, there will definitely be no problems with entertainment anywhere. In the low season (especially November, December, January, February, March), some cafes and clubs close, there are not very many tourists, prices, by the way, in the low season for accommodation and meals are noticeably reduced. You can rent a car, get to know the island better.
Mallorca is probably more suitable for partying young people, there are a couple of areas rich in all sorts of clubs, you can visit new interesting places every day. Tenerife definitely loses in this regard, there are clubs there, of course, but their concentration is not as high as in Mallorca.
Mallorca is suitable for holidays at any age, teenagers, young couples, families with children, the elderly are great vacationers here. Depending on your preferences, you can choose the most suitable area. Tenerife, I would say, is more suitable for holidays 30+. Still, girlfriends at the age of about 23 will be bored here.
Both Mallorca and Tenerife have many beautiful sights. In Tenerife, you can highlight the Teide volcano, the Pueblo Chico miniature museum (all the sights of the island are collected, you can just decide on your plans, what you want to see), Loro Park (the largest exhibition of parrots in the world, a botanical garden, a zoo and a dolphinarium), Siam Water Parks Park and “Aqualand”, many observation platforms from where you can contemplate the beautiful views.
Mallorca has excellent landscapes in the Sierra de Tramontana (valleys, green hills, mountains, lakes), Valldemossa – an original town at the foot of the Sierra de Tramontana, the famous port capital of the Balearic Islands Palma de Mallorca or just Palma, Palm Cathedral on the seashore, Bellver Castle, Mondrago Nature Reserve with stunning beaches where pine trees grow, early 20th century train from Palma to Sawyer (opportunity to ride on the old railway. The train comes with stops in picturesque places – super excursion , great pastime). I have a separate review of the topic what to see in Mallorca.
Let’s summarize
Where is it better to relax, Mallorca or Tenerife , no one will tell you exactly. 🙂 Both islands are good in their own way. The main difference between the islands is the location and climate. Tenerife is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean carries a special energy, power, when the wind blows from the ocean, you feel all this strength and greatness. Mallorca is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, any sea, I think, is inferior in energy to the ocean.
Where it’s warmer, Mallorca or Tenerife – the palm clearly belongs to Mallorca. In terms of prices, the level of hotels, food – everything is identical. Both islands belong to Spain, you need to get a visa, don’t forget. Fly to Mallorca about 4-4.5 hours, to Tenerife – 7-7.5 hours. By the way, I have an interesting article about 2 countries where you fly less than 4 hours and do not need a visa – this is Cyprus or Montenegro.
I can’t say where I liked it more, Mallorca or Tenerife . We have been to the islands at different times in our lives. I know for sure that my husband and I were very pleased with our travels. I can only say that we will return to both places more than once! Everything will depend on the mood!
Surely you will be interested to read, Cyprus or Crete, which is better than . As well as my holiday review, Cyprus or Montenegro .
Trust your intuition, choose what suits you best in terms of parameters and descriptions now. And… travel, travel, travel!
weather and holiday features. Holidays, entertainment
Spain is one of the best countries for recreation, and not only for a beach holiday, because the country is original and there are a lot of interesting and informative for tourists. A beach holiday in May is available only in sunny warm weather, but the May weather is ideal for exploring this wonderful country, because it is rainy in winter and hot in summer. You can visit Madrid and Barcelona or go to a seaside resort to visit a safari park or water park. In addition, nature wakes up and Spain in May is buried in the colors and aromas of jacaranda and bougainvillea. It is not for nothing that spring in the country is considered a wedding time, because here it is customary to decorate the bride’s wedding dress with fresh flowers.
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Weather in Spain in May
Weather in the Spanish regions
Spain in May: Features of recreation
Beach Rest
Tips and Entertainment
Holidays and festivals
Weather in Spain in May
V of May Spain has a significant variation in climatic zones, so it will not be possible to unambiguously characterize the weather in the country. The climate here is called Mediterranean, but the country is located in the temperate-marine, continental, subtropical and tropical zones. The air temperature in May gradually rises from +16…+20°С at the beginning to +20…+25°С at the end of May. However, the nights here are still cold from +10°C to +15°C, so in addition to light clothing and sandals, you should take a sweater or jacket and closed shoes on a trip. But swimming in the sea in May is unlikely to succeed – the water temperature is about +18 … +19°C. Only in the Canaries the water is warmer, but the weather is cooler than in other resorts in Spain.
May is a very pleasant month in terms of the weather – it has stopped raining, it is warm, sunny, but there is no heat yet. However, May does not belong to the beach season, tourists mainly try to see the beautiful cities of the country and get acquainted with their sights. Most of all in May they visit Madrid (museums, architecture, matadors), Barcelona (Gothic and Gaudi), Seville (bullfighting and flamenco), Ibiza (club entertainment), and Tenerife (tropical beaches).
Weather in the regions of Spain
On the mainland it is warmest and sunniest in the south – in Andalusia . The Costa del Sol is already sunbathing, but the sea is still cold for swimming. In Malaga, Marbella and Valencia, it is about +24…+26°С, but at night it is quite cool +14…+15°С. Up to five days in May can be cloudy, but there is almost no rain. The highest temperature is observed in the capital of Andalusia – Seville up to + 26 … + 28 ° С, but there is no sea nearby.
Northeast is not as warm as the south, during the day +20°С at night +12°С. It still rains periodically – up to nine days a month. In the first half of May, ski slopes are officially closed in the mountains on glaciers. Snow falls from the slopes of the mountains, allowing you to hike and play golf (Sierra Nevada). For your information, the daytime temperature here is about +13°C, and at night it drops to +2°C.
The Balearic Islands will not delight you with swimming in the sea – the water temperature is not more than +18°С, the air temperature is +22…+24°С, showers can be up to seven times a month. Ibiza opens the party season in May, but Mallorca will be the most comfortable in May.
Canary Islands will delight you with a beach holiday in May. The most popular among the islands of “eternal spring” is Tenerife, especially among Russians. The average air temperature here is about +22°С, but can drop to +16…+18°С, and the water in the ocean is +22°С, due to the warm current. In the southern part of the island, the air warms up to +23…+27°С, precipitation can fall only in the north of the island. The climate of the Canary Islands depends on its proximity to Africa – 300 km, while mainland Spain is 700 km away.
Spain in May: holiday features
So, a little about the features of holidays in Spain in May.
Beach holidays
As such, there is no beach holiday in May yet, because you can still sunbathe under the warm May sun, even if there is no fresh breeze, but only a few swim.
Towards the end of May, the beach season opens on the Costa del Sol in Andalusia, the Costa Blanca in Valencia, the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada in Catalonia. Costa is translated as “shore”, only the coasts differ in names: sunny (del Sol), white (Blanca), rocky (Brava) and golden (Dorada).
In the north-west of the country, the water temperature in the sea is generally +16°C, so here it is better not to plan a vacation on the beach before the end of June-beginning of July.
Resorts of the south-east are famous for steady winds, so windsurfers and kiters come here to relax.
All the beaches on the Spanish coast are landscaped, well maintained and equipped with everything necessary for a pleasant and safe holiday. In addition, the beaches are freely available, you do not need to pay an entrance fee. The blue flag season begins in Spain in mid-June – on the 15th, and until that time lifeguards and doctors, rentals and kiosks on the beaches do not always work.
Tours and activities
In addition to the beach and the sea, you can actively go on excursions or travel on your own. Spain is rich in attractions that are interesting to see with the whole family. In Madrid, there are famous art galleries – Prado, Reina Sofia Art Center. Barcelona is famous for the creations of Gaudi – Park Güell, Casa Batlló, Sagrada Familia. There are many attractions in Valencia, the main of which is the City of Arts and Sciences. Football fans will be interested in visiting the museum of the Barcelona football club. The oceanographic park and science museum will attract both children and adults.
Sea resorts are also famous for their wonderful places. There are many different museums (turrons, shoes, sea and salt, microgiants) in the Costa Blanca. On the Rocky Coast, children will be happy to visit the Cat’s House and the Museum of Magic and Curiosities. The Salvador Dali Museums are located in Cadaqués and Figueres. In the Costa del Sol, it is worth visiting the Picasso Museum, which contains about 200 originals of the painter. Copies of the most beautiful buildings in Spain can be seen in Mallorca in the Spanish Village.
Spain in May is filled with the fragrance of flowering plants, so it is worth visiting the nearest national park, where the flora and fauna of the country are represented (Galicia – the park of the Atlantic Islands, in Cantabria – Picos de Europa, in Mallorca – Cabrera).
An excellent opportunity to improve your health and vitality is to visit the thermal springs of Archena, Caldes de Montbui and Panticos.
Each region of Spain is famous for its must-try dishes and fruits – nispero, peaches, apricots already ripen in May.
Holidays and festivals
In Spain, May is rich in various holidays. On May 1, there are demonstrations, concerts and fireworks. May 2 is City Day in the Spanish capital, and on the 11th they glorify the patron saint of Madrid, Saint Isidore. In Girona, at this time, the Flower Festival takes place, and the Courtyard Competition takes place in Cordoba. Tenerife hosts a grand pyrotechnic show, and the Medieval Festival will welcome visitors to Ibiza. On May 30, autonomy is celebrated in the Canary Islands. May is the best time to watch bullfighting. Fighting takes place almost daily in Madrid.
In general, Spain in May will delight tourists with sunny days, warmth and bright colors of awakening nature, which is ideal for walking, relaxing on the beach and sightseeing.
Tenerife in May: tours, weather, water temperature
Tenerife in May: tours, weather, water temperature
Most people associate the Canary Islands with the sun, eternal summer and blissful nothingness. And it really is. Tenerife, the largest island in the archipelago, can rightfully be called a heavenly delight. In addition to magnificent beaches and the majestic ocean, it offers an extensive excursion program, many attractions and a huge variety of entertainment. When is the best time to travel? Of course, on the May holidays!
Tenerife in May
The climate on the island is mild and suitable for everyone without exception. May is considered the beginning of the high season, because the long-awaited summer is coming. The temperature in the resorts of Playa de las Americas, El Medano, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz exceeds the 25 degree mark, and the water warms up to 23. Slight deviations from the norm are possible, but you should not expect much heat, as well as excessive coolness. However, the ocean is often not calm, so you should swim with great care. There is practically no precipitation during this period, and the winds, if they occur, are not cold, but pleasantly cool.
What to do in May
Most tourists come here for the generous sun, beautiful tan and foamy ocean. Beach holidays are above all. The coasts are fully equipped for these purposes. The beaches are both pebbly and sandy. Moreover, the local sand is of volcanic origin, so it can be of different shades. For example, in Socorro, Playa Arena and Taganana, it is black. On Playa de las Teresitas and Playa del Duque – white. There are even beaches with sand specially brought from the Sahara.
There are many entertainments for every taste: boat trips and yacht trips, underwater fishing, diving and snorkelling. The southeastern neighborhoods are good for diving – Punta de la Rasca, Las Galletas, Playa Paraiso. Places nearby were also chosen by the conquerors of the waves.
Also on the island there are several water parks, a monkey farm, an ostrich and crocodile farm, a botanical garden and an amusement park.
What to see
Tenerife is an island, although small, but with an interesting history. The capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is rich in sights. For example, the Holy Conquistador Cross is kept in the Iglesia de la Concepción Church, and the Masonic Temple is recognized as a national architectural monument. Plaza de España is especially beautiful in the evening, as it is equipped with original lighting.
San Cristobal de La Laguna – the second most important city, the cultural capital. Be sure to visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Comfort, the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Siena, the Catholic Church of Iglesia de la Consensien, museums of science and space.
Natural attractions include the Teide volcano, listed by UNESCO as one of the highest peaks in the world. A highway has been laid to the top, and there is also a funicular, so everyone can get to the observation deck and enjoy the views of the island from a bird’s eye view. Nearby is the National Park of the same name, interesting with rocks of an unusual shape Los Roques de Garcia. The Teno Natural Park is famous for its endemic flora and fauna.
The underground landscape of the island is represented by caves, grottoes and galleries. One of these is the Wind Cave, formed 27 thousand years ago and recognized as the largest in Europe. The Masca and Infierno gorges are interesting. And in the northeast grows a seventeen-meter Dragon tree, whose age is more than five centuries. Today it is so revered that it flaunts on national banknotes and is considered a natural monument.
The city of Garachico is home to the natural tidal pools of El Caleton. But the most mysterious are the Guimar pyramids in the town of the same name. Who and when built them is a mystery over which more than one generation of scientists and researchers is struggling.
So Tenerife can rightly be called a mysterious and amazing island, which generously shares with its guests a piece of this very mystery and uniqueness.
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What Convinced a New-to-Cruise Couple To Try Their First Voyage? In the End, It Came Down to the Butler.
For those of us who are experienced cruise travelers, it’s easy to know why this is such a special way to explore the world. And yet for those who have not cruised, it can be hard to understand the world you live in aboard a luxury ship. When we met Johannes (age 28) and Orkan (39) Baerenfaenger, they had just taken their maiden voyage, a 18-day South America honeymoon cruise from Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., including Central America and the Caribbean as part of the itinerary.
The Baerenfaengers, who live outside Frankfurt in Germany’s Aschaffenburg, tell us they love good food, travel, spending time with friends–new and old–and sports. Actually, they don’t necessarily love the sports, but it means they don’t gain weight while traveling.
We loved hearing their stories about the experience andhope you will too.
It was your first cruise. Why did you decide on such a completely new experience for your honeymoon?
Johannes and Orkan Baerenfaenger took a chance on a cruise and fell in love all over again.
Orkan: Actually, it was the other way around: We first discovered and booked the cruise. Then, as we saw how incredibly luxurious the whole thing was, we thought about this being our honeymoon.
What eventually tipped you to book with Silversea?
Johannes: Silversea has an international crowd onboard. You meet people from the U.K., the U.S., Canada, Europe–basically from all over the world. This said, you meet so many interesting people and make new friendships with people from around the globe. And then, the route excited us. Other cruise lines offer the more interesting routes usually on expeditions but not on classic cruise ships. Silversea’s classic ships were a bit more appealing to me compared to others. I found the style more beautiful, more subtle, instead of that instead of that “bam-in-your-face” style of luxury.
Orkan: A bit of an understatement!
“Neeraj, our butler on Silversea’s Silver Moon, was like a genie in a bottle, fulfilling wishes before you even noticed you had them.”
What made you decide to choose a cruise in the first place?
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Orkan: I was basically against cruises before because of the big cruise ships carrying thousands of people. But then I saw Silversea. At that time (during the pandemic) we were looking at Silver Shadow from Mumbai to Singapore, which later we had to rebook. I’m a quality engineer by profession, a test manager, and I have a special eye for detail. First, I watched videos from YouTube, many of them terrible, because they were forever filming their cabin, opening every single drawer and so on. I’m interested in other aspects. But that was still a good start, and I then realized that the values this cruise line emphasizes are completely different.
Johannes: Initially, I perhaps was not completely committed to the idea of cruising yet. With the help of Silversea’s sales representative–by Silversea’s sales representative, Jack Sockette, Silversea’s sales representative, the Silversea Passengers group on Facebook, and ultimately YouTube–I was enticed to try a cruise.
How did you research the trip?
Orkan: We really researched online for a long time, mainly on YouTube, especially: “What is included with the fares you pay on different cruise lines?’ Before this cruise, we had already tried out various luxury hotels. We don’t want to focus our vacation on “bling-bling luxury,” with a lot of gold and so on, but we do attach great importance to good service.
Johannes: We initially had a few cruise lines on our short list. One, for example, has somewhat bigger ships, and the inclusive services were described in the most complicated way, depending on the cabin category. But I actually want to make a trip where I book and then everything just fits. So the concept of Silversea has convinced us: You go on board and don’t have to worry about anything. Everything is included. Well, except for the spa.
Planning the trip was not easy because of the pandemic. What was your experience like?
Johannes: At the very beginning, we just sent a request via the form on the Silversea website, writing that we were interested in a cruise. Eventually how we were dealt with by Silversea’s internal agents after this request strongly influenced our decision to book the cruise. It was a very personal service, no matter how many questions we asked. We always had the feeling that we were really treated like a customer and not like a supplicant. Above all, Jack Sockett, our agent also went far beyond just the booking process. He recommended excursions for each of the ports. He was more of a travel consultant, actually.
And then came the pandemic-related changes …
Johannes: I had became aware relatively early on that the Asia cruise we originally had booked probably would be canceled. I proactively contacted Silversea, and we were easily able to rebook with all our options even before the official cancellation. Then we were told that the Caribbean itineraries would definitely take place….
Orkan: But we had spent time in the Caribbean and wanted to see something we didn’t know yet.
Johannes: And there was Silver Moon in South America. For this trip we also recognized that it offered the S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) program, which we found interesting, because it incorporated food from the regions we visited in South America. And we were interested in the countries: Panama, Mexico, Guatemala. There was really something new to discover.
Orkan: Also, we are real foodies. Food is very, very important to us. On Silver Moon, S.A.L.T. Kitchen was totally fascinating because the menu changed every one of our 16 days to reflect both the region and also the individual ports we visited.
The feeling onboard is quite different among the various luxury and ultra-luxury cruise lines on the market.
What was important to you about that ambiance?
Johannes: It’s interesting what brand preferences we both have for hotels. Orkan likes a chain with a more casual ambience, like W Hotels. I prefer hotels like the St. Regis that are a bit more traditional. Silversea turned out to be a good combination of the two: Casual and easygoing but with service just perfect. You have a butler; he does everything for you. And if something needs tweaking, staff and crew respond in a very professional way.
You had some doubts about the dress code, didn’t you?
Johannes and Orkan Baerenfaenger with their butler, Neeraj, on Silversea Cruises’ Silver Moon
Orkan: Yes, I actually worried a bit about the dress code before we booked. By profession, we’re both management consultants, so we know what it’s like to wear a suit and tie when with clients. On vacation with a dress code? And in addition, switching between formal, informal and casual? It seemed confusing and you’d need an extra suitcase for your suits and shirts, I thought.
That slowed me down a bit in my euphoria. In the Silversea Passengers’ Group on Facebook, however, I had some chats with people who had always booked on the line, and they ultimately convinced me. They described in detail the feeling there was when everyone was dressed up, shared wonderful photos from elegant evenings on board. Even if I had minor reservations, I wanted to give it a go. It was just one extra suitcase to pack.
How did the dress code feel once you were on board?
Orkan: When I was on board and experienced what it’s like when everyone is dressed up formally or even informally – that really is an appealing ambience.
Johannes: It just raises the level again.
Orkan: Yes, definitely. You automatically behave differently, for instance, on formal nights, and I liked that, too.
Did you look into the other aspects of the Silversea experience before your cruise?
Orkan: What appealed to me me before booking was that while Silversea is not explicitly adult-only, there was no specific focus on families with young children.
Johannes: We definitely appreciated that it was not a cruise with an emphasis on water slides and so on. The focus is on good food, entertainment for adults, with bars and good cocktails. And there certainly were plenty of activities. We loved the cocktail workshop and wine and Champagne tastings. The S.A.L.T. Lab cooking classes were fun.
As a gay couple, did you worry about tolerance issues?
Orkan: That is important for us, of course. We asked this question in the Silversea Passengers’ Facebook group, having in our minds that there might be some hate or negativity. But we were very positively surprised. Quite a few people contacted us who are also traveling as two men or two women and who have always booked with this cruise line. We never had the feeling that we were ‘different’.
Nowadays you assume this, but, in fact, it still is just not the case everywhere.
What was the most surprising or unexpected thing on board and on your cruise?
Orkan: Before and even after booking, I asked myself the question: What do I actually need a butler for? Well, he simply worked in our suite. For example, our sunglasses were always polished and so on. My personal highlight and a nice surprise was breakfast on the balcony. Not only that, like in any hotel, someone brings a cart with your breakfast items to your room, and that’s it. Our butler also completely set up the table on the balcony. And if we forgot to pick out breakfast the night before, he just brought us something because he knew what we liked. That really was that icing on the cake.
Johannes: What was most surprising to me is that there is no such word as ‘no’ to the customer on board Silversea. No one tells you ‘no.’ They might say ‘we can’t do that today, but we’ll get it done tomorrow.’ Really, you get anything you ask for, as long as it’s reasonable, or course. For example, by default there was only one rosé wine offered for lunch and dinner, and Orkan loves to drink rosé wines. So they came up with two more. No matter what you asked for, they always tried everything to make it happen as quickly as possible.
And what really pleased me is that the first person we met on board was a German, Assistant Cruise Director Verena from Munich, who became a friend. Now in August we will meet her in Germany.
How would you classify the cruise in terms of experience level compared to a luxury vacation on land?
Orkan: Maybe it’s the butler, but Silversea really is at a different level of service.
Johannes: For me the most important difference is that you see much more. Our Thailand on-land vacation was 14 days in a really nice hotel. We did excursions, but somehow we got bored after six days. Onboard Silver Moon, we were never bored, not even on sea days, because there was always something going on. There was always something to do or meet other people. We even threw a party in our suite. And,of course, the shore excursions, always in a different country–that’s the core benefit of a cruise.
Johannes: I think you can get more luxury for the same money on the ship than you can on land. Of course, compared to a luxury hotel, Silversea is much more expensive at first. But when including all the meals, the drinks, the excursions that I have to book extra at a luxury hotel, it’s better value for money on the ship.
What were your best moments on board?
Orkan: What fascinated us very much is that we cruised as a couple, for our honeymoon and wound up making so many new friends onboard.
Johannes: And yet, before we even got onboard we’d already met a lot of people on the Facebook’s Silversea Passengers. Then we met the first of them in person at the airport during a stopover in Amsterdam. This cohesion among fellow travelers is quite nice.
Orkan: For me, the nicest thing was to open the curtain every morning, go out onto the balcony and to see where we are today. I shared pictures of that on Instagram and people would go nuts for it. Once, in the morning just in the wilderness, I saw, from our balcony, dolphins jumping–without actively going on a special boat tour for dolphin watching! It was just happening right there.
Our Cruises | Bliss Cruise
Bliss Cruise sails the sensational landscapes of Spain for an 8 day/7 night voyage that departs from Barcelona, Spain and includes several stops in Spain with a highlight port of call in Casablanca, Morocco. This Spain immersive itinerary will truly connect you to the countries’ authentic heart of local life and culture while the days at sea will allow you to connect to other open-minded, adventurous couples.
The ship features two specialty restaurants, concierge amenities, a Spa and Wellness Center, a coffee café, a piano bar and a wine bar, live entertainment, daily enrichment programs (like wine and champagne tasting), and this is only her short list. Soak up the sounds of a grand piano as you share an intimate nightcap in the DRAWING ROOM. The rich tones and deep, welcoming chairs of this locale make it the ideal place to savor a single-malt scotch or late-evening cordial. Gather with friends to warm up the evening before dinner or celebrate all in this trendy hot spot before dancing the night away.
Finally, Bliss Cruise adds our naughty touch to enhance your cruising experience with the following:
• Adults 21 or older only which means…NO kids allowed!
• Meet & Greets to help you break the ice and meet new people.
• Evening entertainment and late night dance parties.
• Themed nights to add a little extra fun to dressing up & heading out for the night.
Payment Schedule
Deposit: Due at the time of booking
Payment: Due on or before June 4, 2020
Payment: Due on or before March 4, 2021
Final: Due on or before November 4, 2021
* Payment schedule will be adjusted accordingly as we pass the dates set above.
Cancellation Policy/Fees
Up to June 1, 2020: $125.00 pp ($250.00 pp for Suites)
Up to March 1, 2021: $350.00 pp ($750.00 pp for Suites)
Up to July 1, 2021: $750.00 pp ($1,250.00 pp for Suites)
Up to October 1, 2021: $1,250. 00 pp ($1,750.00 pp for Suites)
After October 1, 2021: NO REFUND
* Cancellation policy dates remain the same regardless of your booking date. * Cancellations must be in writing by emailing your cancellation request to [email protected].
Additional Fees
Additional fees are required for every person. The fees will reflect port charges, government taxes, doc fees, gratuities and security fees. These will be as follows:
$425.00 per person for all Staterooms
$525.00 per person for all Suites
Additional Persons
Additional persons in a cabin will not be allowed for this charter.
Single Policies
Any person showing up at the port without their partner, shall not be admitted onto the ship and shall not be entitled to any sort of refund.
Booking Details
The cabin cost includes all meals, except in specialty restaurants.
Premium Beverage Package is included for all passengers.
Special Offers
Any cabin purchased from Bliss Cruise, or one of its Travel Affiliates, is for the cabin ONLY. Any special pricing, promotions, offers or discounts of any type offered by the cruise line for one of their regular scheduled voyages are not part of the Bliss Cruise program and will not be honored. In addition, some cabins may have limited amenities during a Bliss Cruise charter.
What Not to Pack
For the safety of our guests and crew, there are certain items that are not allowed on board. If these are found, they will be confiscated. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, and dangerous chemicals will not be returned. Prohibited items are at the discretion of the Chief Security Officer and the Staff Captain and include, but are not limited to:
Illegal drugs and substances
Candles, incense, coffee makers, clothes irons, travel steamers and hot plates (Items that generate heat or produce an open flame. This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners. Matches and normal lighters are allowed onboard. However “torch lighters” and novelty lighters that look like guns are not allowed onboard. Torch lighters emit a powerful concentrated flame, and are therefore prohibited.)
Electrical extension cords
Firearms and ammunition, including realistic replicas
Sharp objects, including knives and scissors*
Self-defense, including handcuffs, pepper spray, and night sticks
Alcoholic beverages** (Note: Alcoholic beverages that are purchased in ports-of-call or from shops onboard will be stored by the ship and delivered to you on the last day of the sailing.)
Please refer to the cruise line’s website for the complete list of prohibited items. * Personal grooming items such as safety razors are allowed. Scissors with blades less than four inches are allowed.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your upcoming cruise. There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Travel insurance offers coverage for unforeseen problems such as, an unexpected financial change or scheduling conflict, a cancelled flight or a serious illness.
Ship Details & Deck Plans
You’ll never feel crowded in the comfortable social spaces of our bars, restaurants, and lounges. Nor will you feel like a sardine jammed in around the pool, where our attentive staff is always ready to offer a complimentary bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel. Staterooms feature modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. And one of the greatest features of this ship is the large number of staterooms with verandas. There’s nothing better than opening your door to the fresh sea air and views.
Re-surfaced pool with new sun loungers and pool towels
New mattresses in all suites and staterooms
Newly refurbished balconies with upgraded furniture
New caviar and champagne bar in Aqualina
New Chef’s Table concept with three wine degustation menus–Italian, French and Californian
Freshly brewed Nespresso bespoke coffee for purchase at Mosaic Café
New contemporary color palette in Mosaic Café, Discoveries Restaurant and Lounge
Upgraded steam room and showers
New state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardio equipment
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Deck Plans
Map your path so you can be sure to explore all that ship has to offer!
Date
Port Location
Arrive
Depart
Sat, Jun 04, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
06:00 PM
Sun, Jun 05, 2022
At Sea
Mon, Jun 06, 2022
Malaga, Spain
08:00 AM
07:00 PM
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
Cadiz, Spain
08:00 AM
08:00 PM
Wed, Jun 08, 2022
Casablanca, Morocco
08:00 AM
10:00 PM
Thu, Jun 09, 2022
At Sea
Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Valencia, Spain
10:00 AM
07:00 PM
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
07:00 AM
8 Days and 7 Nights
We are thrilled to deliver a destination-immersive experience for guests that love to travel and explore the world. Bliss Cruise is set to provide our special touch on this experience with an 8 day/7 night Spain intensive voyage that departs from Barcelona and highlights a stop in Casablanca, Morocco. The ship sails from Barcelona at 6:00 pm but it is strongly recommended that you arrive at least one day before the cruise so you do not miss the ship due to flight delays. The cruise will return to Barcelona and debarkation will begin at approximately 8:00 am. You should not book your return flight prior to 1:00 pm.
* All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
Barcelona is a cosmopolitan masterpiece. With a history rich in art and architecture, medieval, Gothic, and modern influences can be seen all over the city. You can marvel at Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia or stroll up the shady, tree-lined Las Ramblas boulevard and discover some of the city’s best shopping and bustling cafes.
Málaga is like a beautiful work of art. And it’s no wonder considering, considering it was the birthplace of Picasso. You’ll find a museum commemorating his birth here, which is a must-visit destination for art fans. Elsewhere, be sure to spend some time in the city’s Alcazaba, a 11th-century citadel that is home to three palaces, beautiful gardens, and opulent fountains.
In Cadiz, cobblestone streets lead into café-filled squares, where you can sip while appreciating the Moorish architecture. Or visit Seville, where the locals are devoted to bullfighting, flamenco, and fiesta. The city also has a rich history evident in its old quarters and landmarks – an immense lavishly ornamented cathedral, and the Alcazar palace, exquisitely decorated in Moorish style.
Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city’s French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca.
Marvel at the stunning mix of innovative architecture and gothic beauty when you visit Valencia. This Spanish city is home to many avant-garde buildings, including the breathtaking City of Arts and Sciences cultural complex. Elsewhere, palaces and mansions constructed in the 15th century dot the cityscape, while The Silk Exchange resembles a medieval fortress housing many mysterious carvings.
Whether you book a stateroom or a suite, you’ll love the polished style and service of your own private retreat. In particular, you’ll appreciate the finer touches, like Egyptian cotton bed linen with duvet, Terry bathrobes and slippers, fine toiletries and perfumed room sprays.
The cost of the cabin includes all main dining meals with basic drinks such as water, coffee and tea. You also have access to all seminars, events, parties and entertainment. There will be an additional fee added to your invoice which covers the port charges, government taxes, basic gratuities, admin fees and security fees. These fees will be as follows:
$425.00 per person for all Staterooms
$525.00 per person for all Suites
The following items are available at an additional cost:
Specialty Restaurants
Spa Services
Shore Excursions
Retail Shop Purchases
These luxurious accommodations feature a large living room, separate bedroom with queen size bed, walk-in closet, dressing room with vanity, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to your own private veranda, marble master bath, large flat-screen television, mini-bar, hand-held hairdryer, and many other amenities. Enjoy everything our Club World Owner’s Suites have to offer, and of course, all of the pampering that comes with them. Should you need anything, your English-trained butler is never more than a call away, ready to assist with reservations, private parties, dinners for two, and much more. (Deck 6, 7 & 8)
Suite: 603 sq. ft., Veranda: 233 sq. ft.
$15,250. 00 per person plus additional fees
When you step inside your Club Ocean Suite, you step inside a large suite with elegant, contemporary décor. These suites feature a large living room, separate bedroom with queen-size bed, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to your own private veranda. Marble master bath and dressing room with vanity make it easy and comfortable to get ready for the day—or for an evening dinner out. Large flat-screen television, mini-bar, hand-held hairdryer, and other fine amenities add to the comfort of the suite. Should you need anything, your English-trained butler is never more than a call away, ready to assist with reservations, private parties, dinners for two, and much more. (Deck 6 & 7)
Suite: 478 sq. ft., Veranda: 173 sq. ft.
$14,250.00 per person plus additional fees
Located next to the tranquil Sanctum Spa, the newest suites are the ultimate in contemporary design, comfort and pampering. With easy access to the Spa, open decks, swimming pool, our great restaurants—as well as our newest venue, The Living Room, the Club Spa Suites surround you with organic, elegant décor, and the finest, most soothing amenities. Suites feature a comfortable sitting area, daily delivery of healthy snacks, plush robes and slippers, and in-room spa music. For the ultimate in serene surroundings, the spacious glass-enclosed spa soaking tub and separate rain shower bring the outside in, with views to the endless seas beyond. Should you need anything, your English-trained butler is never more than a call away, ready to assist with reservations, private parties, dinners for two, and much more. (Deck 9)
Suite: 414 sq. ft., Veranda: 60 sq. ft.
$11,750.00 per person plus additional fees
The Club Continents suites are smaller suites, yet spacious and comfortable. They feature a queen-size bed, comfortable sitting area, a spacious, newly decorated bathroom with shower, sliding glass doors open to private veranda, large flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a hand-held hairdryer, and plenty of other fine amenities. Should you need anything, your English-trained butler is never more than a call away, ready to assist with reservations, private parties, dinners for two, and much more. (Deck 8)
Suite: 266 sq. ft., Veranda: 60 sq. ft.
N1: $6,875.00 per person plus additional fees
N2: $6,575.00 per person plus additional fees
When you book a veranda stateroom, you’ll love the polished style and stellar service in your own private retreat. The cabin features include queen size bed, sitting area, private verdana, flat-screen television, mini-bar, hand-held hairdryer, terry bathrobes and slippers. (Deck 6, 7, & 8)
• Stateroom: 175 sq. ft., Veranda: 40 sq. ft. • $5,375.00 per person plus additional fees
When you book a veranda stateroom, you’ll love the polished style and stellar service in your own private retreat. The cabin features include queen size bed, sitting area, private verdana, flat-screen television, mini-bar, hand-held hairdryer, terry bathrobes and slippers. (Deck 6 & 7)
• Stateroom: 175 sq. ft., Veranda: 40 sq. ft. • $4,975.00 per person plus additional fees
Club Ocean Staterooms include queen size bed, sitting area, mini-bar, hand-held hairdryer, terry bathrobes and slippers. Each stateroom has a picture window providing natural light. (Deck 4, 6 & 7)
• Stateroom: 143 sq. ft. • $3,975.00 per person plus additional fees
Club Interior Staterooms include queen size bed, sitting area, mini-bar, hand-held hairdryer, terry bathrobes and slippers. (Deck 4, 6, 7 & 8)
• Stateroom: 158 sq. ft. • Cat 9 & 10: $3,575.00 per person plus additional fees • Cat 11 & 12: $3,475.00 per person plus additional fees
Cruise Themes
You just can’t have a lifestyle cruise without having a theme for each night! Let your imagination run wild when planning your costumes. It is not required that you dress in theme but it can add some extra fun to the evening! Below is the list of themes for each night so you can start shopping and be prepared when it comes time to pack.
* The order of the themes is subject to change.
Date
Theme
SATURDAY
Seductive Pirates of the Mediterranean (Pool Party Event) – Ahoy pirates and wenches of the world. There are treasures in the lifestyle. Come discover for yourself!
SUNDAY
Roaring 20’s Great Gatsby/Formal Night – Get those swinging flapper costumes ready. This speakeasy will be noisy indeed.
MONDAY
Disco Never Dies – Get your dance shoes going under the Disco ball. Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight!
TUESDAY
Naughty Neon (Late Night Pool Party Event) – Light up the night with your best neon and glow outfits.
WEDNESDAY
Running With The Bulls – The bulls are on the loose for this themed night made famous right here in Spain. Gents, wear traditional white with a hint of red.
THURSDAY
Arabian Nights – It’s your chance to play with the Aladdin and Jasmine in all of us. It’s sure to be a sexy night on this lifestyle magic carpet ride.
FRIDAY
Lady in Red Farewell Dance Party – Ladies show off your passion and desire in a sexy red dress for our farewell night.
It is always recommended that you arrive the night before the cruise to ensure that you do not miss the boat. For those of you that wish to follow our recommendation, we will make arrangements at a hotel for a group rate to stay the night before the cruise. We’ll be hosting a pre-cruise Meet & Greet Reception to give everyone the opportunity to start getting to know the others that you will be sailing the open waters with.
At this point, details for the hotel, Meet & Greet Reception and shuttle service have not been finalized yet for this cruise.
There are 2 ways to book your cruise: online using our interactive booking system or by phone at 954-462-5477.
How to book online:
1. Select the number of guests sharing your cabin 2. Choose a deck 3. Select your cabin 4. Review your selection 5. Register an account 6. Confirm booking details 7. Make a payment
Have credit card information on hand to make a deposit and secure your room. Also make sure to have the passport names and D.O.B for all guests.
Cabin Type
Do you prefer a cabin with or without a window? Cabins without a window are normally located on the inside corridor of the ship. There are also balcony rooms and suites. Balcony rooms come with an outside patio area where the scenery can be enjoyed without leaving quarters. Suites include a sleeping and dining area with additional amenities. ** If someone in your party is prone to sea sickness, choose a cabin that is in a lower level and in the middle of the ship.
Cabin Size
Having comfortable surroundings is important when going on a week-long cruise. Will you be spending a lot of time in the cabin? Do you want to wake up and drink coffee on the balcony? A small cabin with no window isn’t a good fit for passengers that are claustrophobic. Make sure to determine your needs ahead of time and book a cabin size accordingly.
Amenities
Cabins and suites offer a wide range of amenities from Concierge services, to menu upgrades and spa access, to wet bars and butlers in the suite class. Determine which perks will make your vacation complete before finalizing a cabin.
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Relationship Killers, Part 5: Love is a Journey, not a Destination
Often, when people get married they feel like they’ve arrived at their life’s destination. Now they are settled. They know what to expect from now on.
But is that really so? Do you know what to expect once you’ve found your partner? And do you know the way forward?
Let’s have Alice and Phil share their story and experiences.
Alice and Phil Meet–Again
When Alice and Phil got married in the church both had attended since childhood, they felt like the marriage was the final destination of a long journey. Although they had known each other since childhood, it was only in the last few years that they even had considered each other as possible romantic partners.
They became involved almost as a fluke when a friend of Alice’s set up a blind date, not realizing that Alice and Phil already knew each other. And in fact, they had spent virtually no time together, so the friend could be excused for thinking that they were strangers to each other.
The first date had been nothing special, especially when Phil committed a faux pas and criticized a local retail store, not realizing that Alice’s father worked there. But it was uphill after that, and Alice and Phil decided to tie the knot.
The Destination: Alice and Phil Get Married
Alice and Phil got married at a particularly busy time in both their lives. Alice was starting a master’s program in philosophy and Phil was starting a new entry-level management job in the same city. Both of them wanted to make a good impression in their new professional lives and they realized that their jobs would consume a lot of their time.
But they were not worried. On the contrary, they were glad that they had decided to consummate the marriage so that the marriage box was checked off and they could move on to the new challenges confronting them in their lives.
For sure, they thought, neither of them would have had time to plan a wedding when they were just starting new professional challenges. Alice had thoughts that, if she performed really well in the master’s program, she might be admitted to a doctoral program.
And Phil had the idea that, with some serious effort, he might make it into mid-level management in two or three years. For sure, he had no desire to spend the rest of his life as a front-line manager.
Alice and Phil Are Married
In the early years of the marriage, Phil and Alice indeed were very busy. The master’s program opened up a whole new world that Alice had not even known existed.
For the first time in her life, Alice actually found herself excited about her studies. She also met other people much like herself, including men.
Phil was anything but a “student type,” and Alice found herself sometimes bored with him. She could not have a serious philosophical discussion with him about anything. He seemed to be in the process of becoming a “company man”—very concrete, down-to-earth, but also, pedestrian.
Phil was also having his challenges with Alice. He could not understand how she was becoming what seemed to him, in a word, “flaky.” She had seemed down-to-earth when they courted, but increasingly, she wanted to talk about high-falutin’ philosophical issues (like–are people basically good or evil? Why do good people allow themselves to do bad things?).
All that was nice, but Phil could not see how it was ever going to put food on the table, allow them to buy a second car, or pay for their kids’ college when they had kids.
Alice and Phil are in Trouble
Phil and Alice were having problems. But they did not talk about them much because both of them were afraid, whether or not they would admit it, that talking would only make things worse.
Moreover, they had arrived at their destination when they married. What really was there to talk about? One thing would have been that they were growing apart.
Meanwhile, Phil met a woman at work, Alexandra, who really appealed to him. She was beautiful, sexy, and totally down-to-earth. She knew where the bread was buttered. No discussions of the meaning of life for her. She was also a first-line manager, and a discussion for her was how to increase productivity of the workers so as to increase the profitability of staff—and maybe also to get herself a promotion.
What’s Wrong with Viewing Marriage as the Destination?
Phil’s and Alice’s problems were not particularly unusual. Couples often grow apart in relationships.
What was particularly unfortunate was that they, as so many couples, looked at their marriage as a final destination rather than as, metaphorically, the start of a new voyage.
Their goal had been to get married. They got married. They were where they wanted to be—or so they thought.
Because they had already gotten to where they wanted to go, they did not see the need for serious further work on the relationship.
Marriage is not a destination – it’s the beginning of a new voyage
Marriage is not really a destination: It is the beginning of a new journey.
When you view it as a destination, as one other life goal checked off, you risk failing to realize that the marriage will succeed only if you continue to work on your relationship after the marriage at least as hard as you did before the marriage.
Indeed, you may have to work even harder on it because living together in marriage inevitably poses many new and totally unexpected challenges, many of which cannot be well predicted in advance.
If Love is a Journey, How Do You Approach the New Voyage?
Some people view love through the lens of a travel story. In the travel story, two partners are traveling together on a journey through their lives and they try, as best they can, to stay on the same path. They view love as a journey.
Whether or not this story matches your own story or not, you need to view love always as unfinished.
The love-match theory states that the mixture of intimacy, passion, and commitment in a relationship is fluid and dynamic, not congealed and static. Love constantly changes, often without our even being aware of it. Love is a journey because there are these frequent changes, whether we want them or not.
There are always challenges, whether of the “Alexandra” type, as mentioned above, or some other. Because Alice and Phil believe they have “arrived,” they no longer see themselves as being on a voyage and so do not adequately prepare for or even try to solve new problems in their relationship as they arise.
There is a way to address Alice and Phil’s problem, although it may or may not solve their problem.
They need to communicate more;
they need to work on their problems;
they need to seek mutual understanding; and most of all,
they need to view their relationship, like all relationships, as constantly in flux.
You need to do the same. You need to be vigilant about the state of your relationship.
When there are challenges, as there always are, don’t sweep them under the rug; don’t expect them to solve themselves; don’t look at yourself as set for life because you are married or have what you view as a permanent living arrangement.
You’re together now? Congratulations. Love is a journey, not a destination. Your journey has just begun and will not end until you die! And after that, who knows?
This article is part of a series on relationship killers. This article is part of a series on relationship killers. The first part discusses the importance of respecting each other’s differences, the second part is on the crushing impact secrets can have on our relationships, the third part is on our tendency to focus on the negative in our partners, and the fourth part is on our tendency to blame our partners.
Kathleen’s voyage: A love story
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These beautifully illustrated logbooks record a detailed account of the circumnavigation of the world by the deep-sea cruising yacht Kathleen Gillett. The 1947–48 voyage was only the second successful circumnavigation of the world by an Australian crew. The logs were the personal project of marine artist and sailor Jack Earl, who captained the voyage.
[The Kathleen Gillet in full sail], oil on card, Kathleen’s voyage number 2, Thursday Island to Christmas Island, July-August 1947
Setting out from Sydney Harbour with four shipmates in June 1947, Earl created the logs so he could share the adventures of the 18-month long journey with his family and friends back home in Sydney. They became an extended love letter to his wife, the original Kathleen for whom the yacht was named.
[Portraits of my four shipmates], Kathleen’s voyage, Jamaica, Panama Canal and on to Fakarava Atoll and Tahiti, 1948, Log 10
From the start of their happy married life, Jack Earl and Kathleen Gillett shared the romantic ideal of building the perfect boat and sailing around the world. It took every penny they had and six years, from 1933 to 1939, to construct a seaworthy double-ended ketch, carefully crafted and designed to withstand ocean sailing. But the outbreak of war delayed their departure. By the time it was safe to travel again, the couple had two children, 14-year-old Michael and 11-year-old Maris. Jack and Kathleen came to a reluctant realisation: to achieve their cherished goal, Jack would have to leave behind his beloved wife and their young family.
[Portrait, Kathleen Gillett Earl] with endearments, Kathleen voyage, Tahiti to Auckland, 1948, Log 11. 10 September – 11 November 1948
You have everyone’s admiration for your pluck and love & courage. Now our next adventure we’ll slant strongly your way. After reaching Thursday Island we begin our 18-month separation from each other — a long time … but it is our only way to avoid failure. By our combined efforts, if we both last, a tender and rewarding life awaits you, Heart, with Michael and Maris and I … — Jack Earl, 1947
Twelve logs books chart the 18-month voyage of the Kathleen Gillett. Sailing north to Cape York, the ship travelled west to Cape Town via the Indian Ocean, crossed the Atlantic to the coast of Brazil, continued through the Panama Canal and headed back across the Pacific. Each page of the log reveals Earl’s stunning paintings, recording the events and emotions the artist experienced as he sailed around the world. Combined with witty character sketches, photographs and printed souvenirs — including local stamps and currency — they were despatched when the yacht docked, as each leg of the trip was completed. Eagerly awaited back home, the lovingly crafted logs enabled family and friends to journey along with Jack. Regular feature stories ran in Seacraft magazine, and the voyage of the Kathleen captured the Australian imagination as an escapist symbol in the postwar era: the kind of adventure most people could only dream about.
Detail: Chart of the Atlantic: Halfway around: Opposite Mossman Bay: Kathleen’s voyage, Ascension Island, Receife, Brazil: Jan, Feb, March 1948: Log 7
Detail: Sheeting in the spinnaker: Kathleen’s voyage, Ascension Island, Receife, Brazil: Jan, Feb, March 1948: Log 7
A pioneering ocean cruising vessel in its day, the Kathleen Gillett was spartan by today’s standards. It carried no electric equipment such as a refrigerator or radio; and its only back-up power was a diesel engine that had to be started with explosive charges. There were no winches on board, no hydraulics and no labour-saving devices for hauling up the anchor or trimming the sails. The tiny galley had a gimballed stove fed by a pair of leaky gas cylinders, which, the crew later learned, could have blown up at any point during the voyage.
Leaving Sydney: Voyage of the Kathleen Gillett, Sydney to Thursday Island: Volume One
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Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18915615
View collection item detail Rousing farewell for World Cruise: Voyage of the Kathleen Gillett, Sydney to Thursday Island: Volume One
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Digital ID:
FL18915621
View collection item detail Conch Shell: Voyage of the Kathleen Gillett, Sydney to Thursday Island: Volume One
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Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18915644
View collection item detail Pancakes for breakfast & Flying fish: Kathleen’s Voyage: Thursday Island to Christmas Island: Volume 2
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View collection item detail Kathleen up for painting and general overhaul, Oct. 1947: Kathleen’s Voyage / Mauritious [Mauritius] to Durban: Log 4
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Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18881030
View collection item detail Setting sun & starry night with personal letter to Kathleen – 5,000 miles away: Oct. 1947: Kathleen’s Voyage: Mauritious [Mauritius] to Durban: Log 4
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Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18881043
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A classic blue-water cruising yacht, the Kathleen Gillett was a beautiful boat. Just over 13 metres long, the 25-tonne double-ended ketch was made of varnished Queensland rosewood, had Huon pine decks and carried a cloud of canvas sails. The 1947–48 circumnavigation was a testament to the ship’s Norwegian-based design in withstanding a journey of over 48,000 km through roaring gales and flat calms. Along the way, Jack and his crew were feted by dignitaries and officials, hung out with waterfront knockabouts, and partied with locals and celebrities like Australian-born Hollywood movie star Errol Flynn.
Stopover in Cape Town: Kathleen’s voyage, Capetown, St. Helena and Assension [Ascension]: Log 6
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December 1947 – January 1948
Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18881260
View collection item detail Zulu Girl: Kathleen’s voyage around the Cape, Durban to Capetown, Log 5
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November – December 1947
Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18880807
View collection item detail Christmas at Sea: Kathleen’s Voyage: Capetown, St. Helena and Assension [Ascension]: Log 6
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25 December 1947
Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18881272
View collection item detail The Crew enjoy a drink with Hollywood actor & Australian, Errol Flynn at Port Royal, Jamaica: Kathleen’s Voyage: Tinidad (sic) to Jamaica: Log 9
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Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18903861
View collection item detail A magnificent night club dancer: Isla Colón: Kathleen’s Voyage: Jamaica, Panama Canal and on to Fakarava Atoll and Tahiti: Log 10
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Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18915724
View collection item detail Seals on Daphne Major Island, between the Seymore and Balta Island: Kathleen’s voyage, Jamaica, Panama Canal and on to Fakarava Atoll and Tahiti: Log 10
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Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18915735
View collection item detail Kathleen’s amazing speed over 3050 miles…: Kathleen’s Voyage, Jamaica, Panama Canal and on to Fakarava Atoll and Tahiti: Log 10
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Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18915753
View collection item detail Map: Charting route of the Kathleen Gillet across the Pacific Ocean: Kathleen’s Voyage: Auckland to Sydney: Log 12
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November – December 1948
Jack Earl
Digital ID:
FL18903492
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Thousands had crowded the shores of Sydney Harbour to farewell the Kathleen Gillett in June 1947, and thousands more welcomed the ship back home in December 1948. Jack and his crew had realised their ambition to traverse the oceans of the world and their little ship, now synonymous with sea adventure, would become Australia’s most famous cruising yacht. After being sold by the Earls in the 1950s, Kathleen’s adventurous career continued in the island trade in Torres Strait and on crocodile-hunting expeditions. In 1987, the yacht was bought by the Norwegian government and presented as a Bicentennial gift to the people of Australia. The Kathleen Gillett is now floating on open display at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour.
The logbooks of the Kathleen Gillett continued to be treasured by the Earl family long after the voyage, and the passing of Jack and his beloved Kathleen. They were acquired by the State Library of NSW from the Earl family in 2018 and have now been fully digitised and made available online.
A selection of the logbooks of the Kathleen Gillett are on display in the Amaze Gallery until 31 August 2021.
Boarding | Bone Voyage Pet Resort
Your dog or cat is not just a pet…they are a member of the family and that is exactly how we treat them at Bone Voyage Pet Resort! Our services include Pet Boarding, Dog Daycare & Full-Service Grooming in a state-of-the-art facility. Private and Group Swimming Sessions are available in our brand new full-size swimming pool to maximize your dog’s daycare or boarding experience. There are smaller bone-shaped pools available for dogs to enjoy who might not yet be quite adventurous enough for the big pool. Multiple large outdoor play yards with K9 turf provide plenty of space for your dog to run, play, socialize with new friends or just relax!
Our 2,000 square feet indoor climate-controlled area is perfect for rainy day play. Clean and spacious rooms await your dog for their stay and we offer the finest in modern lodging for cats with our multi-level cat condos. Our facilities are clean and our staff are dedicated to the pets we serve. You can have peace of mind when you choose Bone Voyage Pet Resort for your furry family members knowing they are in a safe, loving and fun-filled environment! Bone Voyage Pet Resort is your pet’s home away from home…where we treat ’em like our own! Download a Brochure
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Swimming encourages the use of the whole body in a way that makes exercise fun and beneficial!
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Premium cat condo lodging accommodations designed to pamper finicky felines.
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Many pet parents worry their dog is bored & not getting enough attention while they are at work. Daycare provides a safe place for your dog to run & play!
LABOR DAY BOARDING
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Respiratory Infections
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GROOMING APPOINTMENTS
We are currently not accepting any new dogs for grooming.
DAYCARE
Due to overwhelming demand, we will not be accepting new Daycare dogs for the foreseeable future. We are sorry to have to do this but we have no choice as the demand for Daycare is greater than our space for the dogs.
POOL
The pool is now open! Your dog can attend Daycare with the pool or we offer private swim sessions. You can rent the pool for the time you choose.
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Ann Druyan on the spacecraft’s epic journey
This essay is an entry in our “Dear Spacecraft” series, where we ask writers, scientists, and astronomy enthusiasts to share why they feel personally connected to robotic space explorers.
Dear Voyagers,
You, the farthest objects we have ever touched, now venture beyond that place where the sun’s wind gives way to roaring interstellar gales; far, far away—and yet I feel close to you. My own life attained lift-off when you did. I was 27 years old when you were in the last stages of your assembly. Carl Sagan and I had known each other as friends and colleagues for a couple of years. We fell in love in 1977 while collaborating on the message that you carry. At the same moment that you left Earth to discover and explore other worlds and to blaze our trail to the stars, we were launched on our own life trajectory. You have been on my mind ever since.
The golden discs affixed to both of you are rich in information, including our return address. The scientific hieroglyphic on them that resembles a burst of fireworks is actually a map of the frequencies of the thirteen nearest pulsars. We think that these rapidly rotating neutron stars—virtually inexhaustible natural beacons, each identifiable by their unique rate of spin—will point the way to our sun and its system of worlds.
A new season of COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS returns to National Geographic March 9 at 8/7 Central.
Countless times I have tried to imagine that I am flying along with you at 38,000 miles an hour past gas giants and ice worlds, as you leave the shallows of the cosmic ocean, bullet-like, even under the punishing assault of cosmic rays.
I have fantasized your discovery by an extraterrestrial civilization. They reel in one of you derelict spacecraft, assessing your Model-T technology, and pore over the symbols on your golden disc, as Champollion and Young once did in their efforts to decipher the texts of ancient Egypt. But your deeper message is hidden beneath. Someone figures this out and pries off the cover to find 27 pieces of music from the world’s cultures, 118 images of life here, greetings in the languages of humans and others, and an audio essay about life on Earth.
The crackle of thunder awaits them. A mother’s first words to her newborn. A cricket’s song. An hour of meditation by a young woman newly fallen in true love.
I was that woman.
Fast Facts: Voyager 1 and 2
Agency: NASA
Voyager 1 Launch Date: September 5, 1977
Voyager 2 Launch Date: August 20, 1977
Launch Vehicle: Martin Marietta Titan IIIE
Launch Mass: 1,591.5 lbs (721.9 kg)
Power Source: 420-watt radioisotope thermal generator
Voyager 1 Enters Interstellar Space: August 25, 2012
Voyager 2 Enters Interstellar Space: November 5, 2018
Just days after Carl and I realized we would spend the rest of our lives together, I meditated for an hour while blindfolded, hooked up to every human monitoring device then known. The signals from my mind and heart—the most intimate message on the record—were translated into data and paired on the golden records with a strangely similar rasping, that of the most distant sound ever recorded back then: a pulsar.
Now, I am seventy. Yet the feelings of that long-ago spring afternoon remain fresh and astounding. It was the first day of June, and I was searching for the piece of music that would honor China’s 2,500-year-old continuous tradition. I did not know a single thing about Chinese music, so the search for its exemplar had been especially challenging. Once I felt sure I had found it, I left a message for Carl at his hotel in Tucson. We had never kissed or even joked about our feelings for each other, but when he returned my call, in the course of an exchange of about a dozen words, we had decided to marry.
And marry we did—in every way possible. Our families, our work, our hearts and minds and days and nights were blissful in their oneness, for the next two decades, until his death.
On Valentine’s Day 1990, Voyager 1 sent Earth a love letter in the form of a planetary portrait. From more than four billion miles away, Earth appears as just a “pale blue dot,” a phrase coined by the scientist Carl Sagan.
Photograph by NASA
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I and everyone I know will be dust for more than fifty thousand years before you near another star (unless some spacefarer should flag you down). But even if you are never claimed, you two have already taught us many things. Your dispatches from the outer solar system revealed new moons, geysers, volcanoes, sub-surface oceans, hurricanes of a ferocity that would fracture even our extended scale of categories, and even the very shape of our solar system as it moves through the Milky Way galaxy.
Under Carl’s leadership, you gave us another gift: that lesson in humility known as the “pale blue dot,” a portrait of our one-pixel world taken from out by Neptune. It is a way to grasp our true circumstances that can pierce even the fiercest form of denial. To see it is to know that we all live on a tiny dot. I wonder how long the petty chieftains and polluters can hold onto their delusions now that we’ve seen the picture you took and sent home to us, Voyager 1? From where you are now, Earth would be invisible.
For me you are more than machine. You are also an apt metaphor for Carl. In him, as in you, our science and humanity were united without conflict. Wonder and skepticism, imagination and rigor, ambition and inclusion, passion and reason, audacity and humility, precision and tenderness—none ever at the cost of the other—all combined to make him, what he was, and you, what you are.
Our collective human memory can barely reach back ten thousand years. Generations of scientists have been reconstructing the past of our species, our planet, and our universe. Thanks to them, we have an idea of what happened nearly 14 billion years ago. Your projected shelf life measures on that same enormous time scale. You are expected to complete four to twenty trips around the galaxy with our music, our images, our messages, intact. Since you have exceeded your mission specifications in every other way, I favor the optimistic view of a five-billion-year long shelf-life for your message. That’s likely longer than the future history of life on Earth. Your voices may still speak for us when our sun has become a red giant and all terrestrial remnants of our existence have been reduced to ash.
Even then, because of you, we can imagine that five thousand million years from now, our blues and our ragas, and a heart at its greatest fullness, will sing on.
Ad astra, my darlings.
My love and I are with you always,
Ann
Ann Druyan served as creative director of NASA’s Voyager Interstellar Message, co-wrote COSMOS: A Personal Voyage with Carl Sagan, and led the Fox/National Geographic 13-part television series COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey, for which she won an Emmy and a Peabody Award. The asteroids Sagan and Druyan are in perpetual wedding-ring orbit around the sun.
Journey at the Speed of Love – Choquet Sonya – RuLit
Sonya Choquette – Traveling at the speed of love
Transl. from English. – M .: LLC Publishing house “Sofia”, 2010. – 320 p.
“Journey at the Speed of Love” is a practical guide to getting rid of the unbearable load of fear and switching to the supersonic speed of the flow of love.
You will learn how to put your body and mind in order, how to build relationships with loved ones and not so well, in order to feel good on the road. You will learn about the importance of proper nutrition and drinking clean water to achieve high internal vibrations.
You will find practical tips and tricks to learn how to rise above the air pockets of problems and catch the currents of joy.
And this adventure – your life – will become really interesting, teach you a lot and bring you a lot of happiness.
The book is dedicated to my heavenly angels Bruce Anthony and Paul Choquet and my earthly angel, Shamrock Holtz, who helped me get up after a fall and taught me how to fly again.
Introduction
That day in May last year, after a series of weekend seminars I had been giving in various parts of London, I arrived at the airport to fly home to Chicago. Already in the relegation zone, I noted how satisfied, relaxed and satisfied I feel, how I look forward to returning home. I was pleased with my condition and everything that was happening around. I got my boarding pass when I got a call from Kuki, my sister and best friend-
Where are you? she asked, knowing how often I could be caught on the road.
Still in London, I replied.
You must be very busy, because your spiritual assistants – the higher guides – unsuccessfully tried to contact you, so they contacted me.
Smiling, I said:
No wonder, I really went headlong into the learning process. And what did they say?
They asked me to give you the title of your next book: Traveling at the Speed of Love.
At that moment, with my boarding pass in hand, I hurried to my exit, and when I heard her words, I laughed out loud:
– This is exactly what I’m doing now. Did they by any chance hint at what the book should be about? I asked.
No, they said that you know, and that’s it.
At that moment, I entered the plane, and the connection was cut off. What a pity! As I settled into my seat, I thought about Kyuuki’s words. Perhaps this way of transmitting information will seem strange to someone, but in fact it often happens. If the intuition or guides cannot reach you directly, they use another way – the consciousness of other people, whose vibrational frequency coincides with yours. And then you receive the message through “intermediaries”.
This happens to me regularly. Perhaps with you too. We are beings with the gift of telepathy. We share thoughts, ideas, inspiration much more often than we can imagine, and often deliver “mail” to others from higher sources without even knowing it. This type of “transfer” of data is one of the directions in which we (at least our higher consciousness) travel at the speed of love.
Still smiling and contemplating the new order, I strapped myself in. Travel at the speed of love. Wow! How tempting! For me, a gypsy at heart, a real traveler, who has been plying the entire planet for twenty-five years and has long exceeded the norm of any stewardess, nothing could have been better.
We took to the air, a gray London fog drifted under us, then dense clouds that covered the city with a fluffy veil, and finally, a crystal clear blue sky, illuminated by a bright sun, opened up. And I thought: we are all travelers and are constantly on the move.
Whether it’s running from the living room to the kitchen or crossing Nepal, each of us who received a physical body here is a spiritual traveler who has come here for earthly experience.
Life itself is the Way, poets and philosophers have repeatedly written about this since ancient times. By the way, the moment my eldest daughter was born and took her first breath, the doctor looked at her and said, “Hi little traveler. Welcome to life.”
Life is an adventure, and we choose our own direction. The days go by and we don’t stop. Whether it’s our feet, our mouths, or our minds that move, we’re always in a hurry to get some more experience, then another, the next, and so on. At least, this is exactly what happens to me, and looking out the window of an airplane at cars, people, trains, other planes taking off and landing, I can say with confidence that I am not alone in this.
All of us, earthlings, travel. This task is given to our spirit at birth. Our distant ancestors were nomads and hunters. In search of food, they constantly moved, and until agriculture was invented, they never lingered in one place for a long time. Since the time of those ancient adventurers, we have learned to cross rivers in canoes, cross deserts on horseback, surf the oceans in ships, zip across continents in trains, drive through cities in cars, and finally, soar skyward in rockets to navigate the galaxy.
We started this path at birth, and it will end when death knocks on our doors (although I am sure that it will continue, but only in some other form).
Although we are all traveling through the universe together, the speed, dynamics and quality of each person’s movement is very different from how others do it. We choose our class – first, business or economy class, hitchhiking.
The destination of our journey called life is always the same – death. Therefore, the main difference lies in the method of transportation. Are we planning an adventurous itinerary with stops at exotic locations, or do we prefer to tour as a large group so as not to be different from the majority? Are we at risk of venturing into the unknown and comprehending the beauty of the world anew, seeing all its diversity and meeting a huge number of different people along the way, finding friends who will enrich our lives and raise us to a new level of awareness? Or, trying to avoid the unknown, go off the beaten track – with the air conditioner on, a glimpse through the closed windows through the prism of fear and negative beliefs? Is this journey filled with discoveries, interesting and exciting – or boring and monotonous, when we hardly leave our comfort zone, but at the same time we do not know the wonders of the world?
Perhaps it’s time to change the speed and level of awareness, because you yourself choose your own way of movement. If you love your life and every day is full of unexpected gifts, exciting opportunities, wonderful acquaintances and various blessings and you expect it to be even better, then you are traveling at the speed of love. Whatever you do, keep up the good work. You are on the right track and you know it yourself.
But in the case when every day is a heavy burden for you, you feel like a victim – deceived, disappointed, desperate, closed cynic, depressed, then you need to choose a different route and change the means of transportation.
To travel at the speed of love is to be free from fear, which has spread like an epidemic throughout the planet. It is he who hinders our happy journey.
Romantic trips of our tourists
Recently, our tourist’s mother wrote to us. After her message, the RussiaDiscovery team hovered in the clouds for another half day.
Valentina Viktorovna told that Artyom had a wedding the other day. The banquet hall of the restaurant was decorated in yellow and red colors, and a poster with a waterfall was hung on the wall. In the fall, Artem and Nastya went on our trip to the Putorana Plateau – just here he proposed to her.
We began to remember other examples of our tourists when something special happened during the trip. And we realized that we had a whole collection of romantic stories. Some met their soul mate on a trip to the Far East. Others exchanged rings on the Baikal ice floe. Still others chose not the Maldives or Thailand for their honeymoon, but Kamchatka.
Read 5 real stories and get inspired – everything is like in a movie.
Svetlana and Maxim
The meeting in Kamchatka that changed everything
Svetlana: “Thanks to RussiaDiscovery for organizing the trip that so unexpectedly and quickly turned my whole life upside down”
20 years ago, Svetlana’s father served in Kamchatka in Morphology. I wanted to stay there to live, but for the sake of my wife I returned to Moscow. All these years I dreamed of visiting the peninsula again, and during the winter holidays I decided to travel to the Far East. Now with family.
One day Svetlana and her parents rented snowmobiles to explore the peninsula. So they met with the guide Maxim. He organized a trip for them to the ocean and wild springs. After the tour, dad remarked that he would not mind such a father-in-law. But Svetlana did not like the guy at all then.
The spark ran after the family returned to Moscow. Maxim sent the girl photos that he took during their walk on snowmobiles. The guys started talking on Instagram. Then we went to Japan together, and signed for the trip to Montenegro. Now Svetlana is planning to do what dad dreamed of – move to Kamchatka and stay there to live.
Artem and Nastya
After the story on the Putorana Plateau, we wrote this article when I found out that such places are not so closed for hiking”
As a child, Artem read a book about the Putorana Plateau. The story and photographs impressed him so much that the guy became interested in geography, and when he grew up he became a meteorologist. And even many years later, he still wanted to visit this place.
A childhood dream turned into a goal when Artem was thinking about how to propose to his girlfriend Nastya. So that it will be remembered for a long time. Artem loves mountains and Nastya loves water, so the Putorana Plateau with its canyons, lakes and waterfalls was perfect for this special moment.
According to Artyom, it was not easy to keep the plan a secret during the trip. The landscapes were so beautiful that emotions overwhelmed. He uttered the cherished words on one of the steps of the Weeping Rocks waterfall.
Artem: “The beauty of cascades of waterfalls and basalt grottoes with their amazing folds, where stones gleamed, did their job. I literally heard what needs to be done.”
Watch the video that Artem and Nastya brought from their trip to the Putorana Plateau:
At the beginning of the article, we said that the couple arranged their wedding in Moscow in the style of the Putorana Plateau. But on the wall of their kitchen, Nastya painted a mountain landscape from Adygea. On this trip from our collection, they also went together. The next adventure that the guys are planning is a meeting with whales on Shantar.
Patrick and Severin
How Yakutia brought you to tears
Severin: “It’s very, very cold there”
So the Swiss Patrick asked the hand of the Frenchwoman Severin … in Yakutia.
Severin had long wanted to visit the North and said that it must be very cold there. Patrick fulfilled her dream and brought Severin to Oymyakon. Here is the Pole of Cold – one of the places where the lowest temperatures in Russia and the world are recorded: -71.2 ° C.
The Frenchwoman said yes at the stele of the Ox of Cold. In this image, the Yakuts personify winter. The couple also visited the village of Tortor. There, in the residence and house of creativity of the Lord of the Cold Chyskhaan, they received a solemn blessing. The rite for them was conducted by a local folklore group. The ancient custom of cleansing with a bell, national drinks and treats touched Patrick so much that he even shed a tear.
Alexey and Maria
Wedding on the Baikal ice floe
Maria: “We sawed through an ice floe, the thickness of the ice in this place is about 70 cm, made a table, an arch. The girls and I set the table – everything is like at a real feast!
Several years ago, our friend and partner Alexei and his now wife Maria arranged a truly unusual wedding ceremony. Agree, you don’t hear stories about rafting on an ice floe with a bride and guests every day.
The wedding was at the end of March. At this time, Baikal is covered with ice – its thickness reaches two meters. Ice can easily support a truck. But in one place the lake does not freeze – this is the source of the Angara. Here, near the water that rises from the depths of Lake Baikal, the temperature is +4°C. Therefore, several kilometers of the river are always clear of ice. Here the journey took place on an ice floe measuring 50 m 2 . The rafting lasted 1.5 hours.
For Alexey and Maria this trip was not the first. They had rafted on the ice floe before. The guys say that such an event is safe – all participants are given life jackets, and a hovercraft accompanies the ice floe. Olga and Evgeniy Well hello, my dear tart Kamchatka. I came back!”
Olga and Evgeny decided that even for the sake of the wedding they are not ready to lie on the beach for two weeks. As a travel option, they considered the Shantar Islands and Taimyr, but a trip to Kamchatka came out on a budget. Well, the main reason why the choice fell on a distant peninsula was once Olga was there on a business trip, and since then she has dreamed of returning here.
During the trip Olga and Evgeny were lucky with good weather, and they saw volcanoes on their way to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Then they admired the valley of the Takhkoloch River, watched the whales and sea lions, breathed the ocean air and even got by helicopter to the Valley of Geysers.
When their guide Vitaliy accidentally found out during a conversation that the guys were newlyweds, he insisted on a photo session with Avacha. Olga ironed the dress again, and the guys from their group, who found out about the newlyweds, prepared a surprise – they gave her the bride’s bouquet. Such a touching moment.
Olga: “For me, this is one of the most amazing places not only in our country, but also on the planet. And even if many did not understand why we were flying here, and even on such an occasion, it was the best honeymoon trip that we could give ourselves.”
Are you still looking for your soulmate? Or, conversely, are you already planning your honeymoon? We have 150 trips in our collection – there is a suitable one for any occasion. If you need help choosing, call +7 (495) 104-64-36 or write to go@russiadiscovery. ru
Love and the jungle thoughts. In the first one, Kievan philosopher Anton Tarasyuk from the Pastiche Project debunked the established ontological ideas about our world, which, perhaps, does not exist at all. In today’s issue, an arduous journey from the desolate world of naturalism, the stronghold of economical reductionists, to the intricate world of the metaphysical jungle, populated by spheres, non-existent objects, true love, as well as Peter Sloterdijk, Bruno Latour and Graham Harman.
A lover’s nightmare
Those who are lucky enough to fall in love in life know that this is far from a harmless thing. In addition to joys, doubts and suffering, love also turns out to be a real cognitive nightmare. Indeed, in an attempt to explain what is happening to him, the unfortunate lover will face many plausible and not very options without any criteria for choosing between them. All options will interpret the “in love with” relationship differently—sometimes contradicting each other, sometimes agreeing, but in the end leaving us completely at a loss. For example, in popular literature one can find such an opinion:
(1) Love is a completely natural (biological, neurochemical) phenomenon.
The specific form of this phenomenon is not so important. For example, it can be sexual attraction. Using this definition, one can explain many phenomena associated with what is called love. However, is this definition unique? Experience suggests no. Why not consider a more perky option, accessed by thousands of fresh horoscope readers every month:
(2) The ratio “ x loves y ” occurs when there is a harmonic coincidence of astrological natal charts.
Explanation (2) will not be to everyone’s liking. But, interestingly, for a very similar reason as the explanation (1). Both naturalistic and astrological models do not take into account a whole layer of things that many tend to associate with love. They have no place for common interests and hobbies of lovers or a difficult and long history of acquaintance, sometimes preceding love. But the existence of normative forms in which the attitude “in love with” is expressed also needs to be explained. Therefore, the position of those who consider love a social phenomenon turns out to be quite natural. Here is a radical version of this view, when love fully (not partially) social:
(3) Love is a fully social construct.
An example of such social constructivism is the view that love is determined by social monogamous practices regulated by the institution of marriage. And if in the case of a naturalistic explanation (1) the relationship of love was described in terms of the natural sciences, then in the case of social constructivism (3) love can be described by sociology and anthropology. As you can see, the affairs of our lover are getting worse. He needs a simple explanation of what is happening, and strange versions are only multiplying around, the end of which is not visible. Before moving on to what lesson can be learned from this confusion, I would like to offer one more option, which I think is the most successful:
(4) Love is the result of an insane evil sorcerer’s spell.
Love in the desert and love in the jungle
So, we are in love – and we have four options for explaining this love. Each of them is good in its own way, but are they all good enough? To answer this question, we will have to slightly expand the field of study. Indeed, in order to say what love is, that it is , one will have to ask a related question: what is there? That is, turn to ontology.
A provisional answer is included in each of the options given. Assuming it is true that love is the result of an insane evil sorcerer spell, as in (4), we are implying the existence of insane evil sorcerers and the spells they cast (how to interpret that existence is a separate issue). The same applies to the astrological approach (2), which assumes that there is room in your ontology for real existing causal relationships between stars and people. Social constructivism (3), in turn, cannot but include the existence of social phenomena in its ontology. It should be emphasized that existence is existence as something at least partially independent. In contrast to the opposite naturalistic view (1), approach (3) should introduce a separate level of reality – social – which would exist according to its own laws and to some extent independently of everything else.
Of particular interest is the view (1), according to which love is a completely natural phenomenon. It stands out for being the most economical . In order to explain the “in love with” relationship, he does not have to admit the existence of any other levels of reality than the biological one. Unlike the following options, which introduce new entities and relationships to explain love (astrological influences, social institutions, magic), the naturalistic approach is limited to one level of existence. Moreover, one can go even further by saying that love is not just a natural phenomenon, but that love is mistaken for other natural phenomenon. In the first case, we will say that love is sexual attraction, and in the second case, that there is no such thing as love, but there is only sexual attraction. Sharing these positions, the philosophers speak of naturalism and naturalistic eliminativism respectively. However, it is sometimes difficult to draw a line between them.
The mentioned economy criterion plays an important role in the construction of ontologies. Suppose we decide to create a theory of what is. How to be guided by the selection of candidates for the role of what is? How to populate our ontology? The natural answer would sound like this – to everyone. Planes, quarks, books, trees, dogs, supermarkets, couples in love… The list is endless. But already at this stage, we notice that some objects have something in common. For example, dogs, trees, and couples in love are biological objects that can be described using the language of the biological sciences. Richard Dawkins, in The Selfish Gene, argues that the agents of natural selection are not species, but genes. If this theory is accepted, then the whole conversation about the processes that govern the behavior of dogs, trees, and couples in love can be reduced to a conversation about the behavior of genes. Species-specific differences become less important against the backdrop of a more fundamental level of gene mechanisms. And here we are faced with a great ontological temptation: why allow a separate existence of people, trees and dogs, when to describe the processes associated with them, is it enough to admit only the existence of genes? After all, if the whole variety of biological objects is fully described using a single principle, then it would be at least economically to reduce everything to genes.
The same applies to inanimate objects – unless the language of physics would be used here. It is worth noting that there is much discussion in philosophy about the possibility of reducing biology to physics: what if the behavior of genes could potentially be reduced to the behavior of physical particles, thus blurring the distinction between inanimate and animate objects?
An explanation of seemingly independent things and processes in terms of more fundamental things and processes that govern the former is called reduction . Thanks to it, the theory of what is, on the one hand, does not grow, on the other hand, with a very small set of assumptions, it explains very, very much. American philosopher and logician Willard Van Orman Quine called such theories desert spaces . Indeed, in them, as in the desert, there are very few objects, stunted vegetation, similar landscapes, but at the same time a fairly good overview. It can be seen far away, but there is no variety.
But what if we refuse reduction? For example, let’s not reduce human behavior to the behavior of genes, but a book to the physical particles of which it is composed. In this case, the desert will have to say goodbye. Our ontology will suddenly begin to grow: along with genes, people will appear in it, with people – culture and society, along with the physical elements of the book – texts and their meaning. And this is just the beginning. Speaking of such ontologies, one often recalls the Austrian philosopher of the early 20th century, Alexius Meinong, who admitted the existence of many, even non-existent, objects. Such theories, developing the metaphor of the desert, can be called jungle . They are full of everything, everything is colorful, varied and noisy, but the view is not so good at all.
Now we no longer have to guess what love is by arbitrarily choosing different definitions. The latter can be divided into two categories, the choice between which still has to be made: love in the desert or love in the jungle?
The desert will rejoice and blossom like a narcissus
Desert ontology, although it is restrained and poor, can be preferred due to its economy and visibility. On what grounds can one be guided who chooses, on the contrary, a rich and wasteful theory of what is? There are many reasons, most of them are related to other theoretical issues. We will limit ourselves to only one of them. Imagine that our doubting lover is not just an armchair ontologist, but also a brave knight who has accomplished a series of feats and finally proclaimed:
(5) I did it for love.
What does he mean? The answer depends on which theory you hold. An adherent of naturalistic metaphysics and the view that love is a sexual desire, described by biology and evolutionary psychology, will be suspicious of the inclusion of such an entity as “love” in the ontology. Therefore, statement (5) will cause him doubts and, most likely, will be recognized as false. But what if the interpreter does not want to question the feats and sincerity of the knight? Then he will have to reinterpret the statement in a special way. Based on a naturalistic position, it would sound like this:
(6) I did this for something that is sexual attraction and is called “love.”
Despite the fact that the statement (6) from the point of view of a naturalist will be true, we are immediately faced with a number of problems. First, ordinary language contains a huge number of initially opaque phrases like (5), which will be false from the point of view of a naturalistic position. Another simple example:
(7) The chair is in the kitchen.
Imagine a desert ontology believer who believes that only subatomic particles exist (perhaps driven by modern physical theories or aesthetic preferences). For him, statement (7) will turn out to be false, since chairs are not what is really is in the world. The desert ontologist will say that we do not need to abandon the traditional ideas about chairs, but we should remember that ordinary expressions like (7) are vague and confusing. But that means they cannot be literally true. Literally true would be statements like (6):
(8) There are some x ordered like a kitchen chair.
The desert ontology leads to the fact that ordinary language phrases require translations of into a more perfect language, speaking about completely different things. Here comes the second problem: do they really mean that there are subatomic particles arranged like chairs when they say that there are chairs? Agree, this is a very strange idea. After all, by saying that he sits on a chair, a person does not mean that he sits on a set of particles ordered in a certain way. He claims to sit on chair . And when confessing love, they do not always admit sexual attraction. But for a desert ontology, the whole language is extremely confusing and confusing. Whatever we say, everything requires translation of into specific jargon, which alone can confirm or refute the truth of what it is about. This is a rather unnatural picture of how our claims about existence function. Moreover, the translation into seemingly strict jargon still needs to be substantiated. Many philosophers have accepted too uncritically the transformation of ordinary statements into their more rigorous logical counterparts. Whereas the adequacy of the translation can be assessed mainly on the basis of intuitions about the meaning of ordinary statements, on which one has to rely.
So, on the one hand, any reduction requires translation, which is very problematic. On the other hand, our everyday language used in everyday communication tends to allow for many different entities and types of being that exist in different ways. And this is already a property of the ontology of the jungle, or pluralistic ontology , various variants of which are followed by the following authors. Their books pick up right where we left off, describing the jungle in different ways. In which, perhaps, there is a place for love.
Peter Sloterdijk
Sloterdijk is not usually read as an ontologist. This may be due to the style of his presentation – deliberately concretized, with many cultural deviations. Contrary to this, the project of spherology is, of course, ontological. First, it begins with an ontological assertion: there is no single realm of everything in which objects exist. Secondly, it is dedicated to revealing that set of spheres in which everything exists. The central concept of Sloterdijk’s project “sphere” is a spatial-ontological definition denoting places where creatures live together. In these places, a certain microclimate is established, the violation of which is fraught with consequences – sometimes fatal for the inhabitants.
In contrast to classical metaphysics, spheres are not once and for all divided and delineated spaces. They are created, live, burst, develop, exist on various scales. The stay of a child in the womb is a stay in a certain microsphere. The binding forces of love or hypnotic influence are also located in some sphere. City, people, empire – all these are macrospheres of different scales. And the most cumbersome sphere is, of course, the totality of everything that exists, invented by classical metaphysicians and represented in the form of an all-encompassing ball. This global “everything” itself turns out to be local, even illusory – evidence of an attempt to build a huge sphere that would protect us from external dangers.
Costs : despite the fact that Sloterdijk deliberately erases the classical division of the regions of being into natural and social, he is primarily interested in people. The “jungle” of his spherology remains largely anthropocentric, focused on cultural, social and religious phenomena. There is potential to overcome such limitations, but this task will have to be solved by the readers themselves.
Getting Started : work “Spheres II. Macrospherology. Globes” (2007), as well as a collection of interviews by Sloterdijk “The Sun and Death” (2015).
Bruno Latour
Latour, like Sloterdijk, is known for his attack on the division of everything into nature and culture. To this division, which is declared the main feature of modernity, he opposes the anti-reductionist ontology of things. According to her, “nothing comes down to nothing.” We find ourselves in the midst of a world teeming with objects, in which certain “trials” take place between things, winners and losers are revealed, various networks are established. The latter are reminiscent of Sloterdijk’s spheres, with the difference that Sloterdijk describes local, inhabited, and internal spaces. Latour’s networks serve to refer to global, connected, and external.
What is happening in the world Latour thinks procedurally and dynamically: networks are never at rest, they constantly test each other for strength, absorb or yield to each other, intertwine and translate each other. It turns out a confusing picture, but it is easy to trace the movement of this or that agent: entering into communication with others, he constantly leaves traces and signs of his presence. The main issue of all network contacts is power. As Latour himself says, “all these forces claim hegemony over all others, absorbing each other, entangled in each other, so that <...> real jungles grow.”
Costs : the main problem with Latour’s metaphysics is that it was not conceived as metaphysics. Initially, this is a specific research heuristic, which made it possible to obtain non-trivial results in the study of specific phenomena (in particular, scientific ones). Therefore, it is not surprising that Latour’s theory simply cannot answer some metaphysical questions. Graham Harman, probably the main admirer of Latour’s talent as a metaphysician, refers to them the problem of change, the problem of the reality of time, and a number of other related issues.
Getting Started : short treatise “The Irreducible”, included in the Russian translation of Pasteur: War and Peace of Microbes (2015).
Graeme Harman
Harman began as a follower of Heidegger on the one hand and Latour on the other. In a sense, his object-oriented ontology is an attempt to overcome the limitations of their theories. From Latour, he took the idea that philosophy should deal with any object, not objects of a certain privileged type. Heidegger says that in fact objects are deeper than their phenomena given to human consciousness or practical mastery. This led to the idea of a “fourfold object” structured along two axes: there is a difference between an object and its qualities, but there is also a difference between a real object and a sensible object.
Harman has proposed an interesting typology of ontological reductions that reduce an object to something it is not. On the one hand, there is failure – the reduction of objects to something more fundamental than themselves. This happens when we reduce chairs to their constituent atoms. On the other hand, there are heaps of who believe that things are too fundamental and should be reduced to something more superficial, such as the effects of actions or relationships. This is what we do by reducing love to a social construct. Having got rid of reductionist strategies, the question remains: how to cognize real objects? Alas, no way. Harman’s answer is: “The real is something that cannot be known, but can only be loved.”
Costs : Harman’s metaphysics has been criticized from various positions, the main issue being the status of unknowable real objects. Are they really unknowable? If unknowable, do we slip into mysticism? How do we know that there are many of them if nothing is known about them? Maybe there is only one unknowable object? The reason for all these questions is that Harman’s object-oriented ontology requires a radical revision of the very concept of philosophical knowledge. Of course, not everyone is ready to go for it.
Getting Started : Harmann’s compact but rich work, which serves as a good introduction to his theory, The Fourfold Object: The Metaphysics of Things After Heidegger (2015).
5 books about what love is – “Bitter”
5 books about what love is
The books that will be discussed today help to understand how relationships work in the modern world, who is the subject of these relationships and what we generally call love today.
I have chosen different books both in terms of format and in terms of optics in which they are written. The works of Eva Illuz and Laurie Essig are sociological studies written on extensive field material. They develop already existing theories, introduce new concepts, but for all their scientific nature they are easy to read. Laura Kipnis’s book is also based on a long scientific analysis, but it is written in the genre of journalistic polemics. The introduction directly says that this is a cry from the soul about what is happening with relationships, feelings, sensuality. A completely different kind of book by Mikhail Epstein; it, in my opinion, generally falls out of all known genres, and for it I came up with a separate definition – philosophical poetry. The last book may come as a surprise to those who know me as a fierce critic of self-help literature. However, I chose the work of practicing psychologist Marina Travkova because she is a remarkable exception in this format.
Naturally, my list is non-exhaustive, but it represents, in my opinion, the main directions in which the discussion about what a relationship is now going on.
Eva Illouz.
The End of Love: A Sociology of Negative Relations.
Oxford University Press, 2020
In my opinion, this book is not only the most important statement on the topic of relationships, love and emotional life at the moment, but also one of the most fundamental studies on how modern society works in general. It seems to me that in its significance for the beginning of the 21st century it is comparable to Durkheim’s “Suicide” for the end of the 19th century.
Illuz indeed makes a start precisely from the Durkheimian tradition, since the subject of its study is social anomie. Based on an analysis of private life, sexuality, intimacy, and how people understand private relationships, Illuz reconstructs with the utmost accuracy a picture of the structure of a post-industrial, neoliberal society. This picture is quite consistent with Russian realities, since Russia – despite many reservations – also belongs to such societies.
Until recently, Illuz says, we were talking about the idea of ”pure relationships”; about the fact that in love people strive for a pure connection, not conditioned by material, political and other contexts. These “pure relationships” need to be worked on with the help of special tools that therapy offers us, self-help, and so on. A pure relationship project is a productive project, in which you and your partner are working on some product. This image is deeply rooted in the idea of productive capitalism: there is a contractual partnership that, in the long run, produces something – in our case, emotional satisfaction.
Illuz’s main thesis: it’s all over. It ended with productive capitalism, with the transition to the economy of the event, the economy of sensation. In the course of this process, our understanding of relationships also changes completely. Relationships become an event, not a product. The modern subject seeks to organize a romantic and intimate life on the principle of being at the right time in the right place with the right set of competencies, experiencing the sensations and moving on. Therefore, the most important skill of a modern person is the ability to end any relationship. This applies not only to romantic relationships, but to any relationship in general. Illuz calls it falling out of love, unfriending, unpartnering.
In his analysis, Illuz makes a very interesting use of the classic exit, voice, and loyalty triad developed by the economist Albert Hirschman. Loyalty – this is when you endure cash conditions – is characteristic of patriarchal and authoritarian societies; for more democratic societies, the modality of voice is more characteristic, when people voice their needs and claims. Voice and open communication are essential to maintaining productive relationships. In these terms, the collapse of the USSR, which was preceded by the declaration of glasnost, can be viewed as the result of a transition from loyalty to voice. The very idea of ”glasnost” was to learn how to voice their demands, claims, wishes. And in this regard, an important instrumental role was played by the mass introduction of various self-help, psycho- and coaching approaches: the idea of “speaking” lies at the very basis of them. Anthropologists and sociologists who have studied this period in the post-Soviet space say that the “shock therapy” of the market went hand in hand with the “shock therapy” of the subject of this market. However, the ability to maintain modalities of voice or loyalty no longer makes us successful subjects. Now the most important thing is the modality of the exit – the art of stepping aside in time. Illuz calls this “non-relationship”: there is no longer a contractual form of pure relationship, there is a fluid form of resource exchange, from which each of the participants can leave at any moment.
And here an extremely important thing is being said: the ability to get out of any relationship is one of the few ways of asserting one’s autonomy, sovereignty, subjectivity, which is generally available to modern man. We are able to influence such an insignificantly small fraction of the circumstances and conditions of our lives, the feeling of our own significance is so alien to us that the situation of exit, the situation of abandoning relationships is almost the only thing that allows us to form our subjectivity.
Illuz reveals his theses on the material of interviews with people of different gender, age and sexual orientation, who talk about their love, romantic, marriage intimate stories. They add up to a bleak understanding of how society as a whole works. This is a very sad, even somewhat scary book, where there is no light at the end of the tunnel. At the same time, it is worth knowing that the author is a person of staunch left-wing views, which in other works makes it clear that without the strengthening of institutions that would support equality in society, there will be no intimate relationships, no love happiness. When we are completely naked and defenseless against the market, we are not capable of long-term relationships, empathy, interaction with other people.
Michael Epstein.
Love.
RIPOL classic, 2018
The subtitle of this book is “An inspiring journey through the multifaceted world of love.” This is not an academic work that would systematize concepts in a narrow way – this is a complex poetic statement about what love is. Now the book is being reissued in the form of a two-volume edition – and this is another great reason to talk about it.
I like everything about this book, but I like one of its chapters most of all, which is called “The Varieties of Love Experience.” Epstein suggests thinking about how different genres a love story has; the thought, it would seem, is banal, but, it seems to me, it is now not quite accessible and understandable to us, since the dominant language of reasoning about experiences is the language of therapeutic management. We talk about relationships in terms of investing, and it’s hard for us to imagine other possibilities. Epstein, on the other hand, simply, like a magician out of a hat, takes out one rabbit after another: there is a love joke – a three-line story, an absurd situation that you can laugh at. Sometimes love is a heroic epic: for ten years they waited for each other, fought, met, and finally, something happened. There is love – a Greek drama, where the choir plays the main role, there is a love-romance.
We are generally used to talking about love using the word “romance”. Our idea of how the love narrative is told is exactly this: there must be drama, sacrifice, a tragic element. However, this form is optional – looking at Epstein’s rabbits, you understand that your experience can be packaged into very different forms and thus enrich your life great. If you try to retell a love-romance as a love-anecdote, it can have a healing effect, help you see the situation from a different point of view, understand yourself as a different subject, start a new relationship from a different point.
Epstein writes wonderfully about the erotic, quite differently than the best sexologists write. He relies on Christian theology, makes many allusions to religious experience. In everything he talks about in this book, the Other is important as the main condition for the existence of your own experience: if there is no Other, in tandem with whom you experience something, for the sake of which you experience something, then life is meaningless. Thus “Love” is a very humane book, because it proclaims the absolute legitimacy of love pain and failure, includes them in the orbit of human experience – a necessary experience, and does not reduce them to the results of a wrongly arranged psyche of a person who endlessly gets into idiotic situations, because he didn’t work out his injuries.
Epstein offers a completely different perspective: we are focused on the Other, who is somewhere outside our world. He constantly emphasizes that the Other is a fantastic, enchanted universe and we have very little chance of understanding it. Hence all our pains and falls that occur when trying to get closer to what is incomprehensible to us. And if you manage to get closer, this is a miracle of miracles (and every person is a miracle).
Epstein is the light at the end of the tunnel that Illuz cannot offer. Max Weber wrote about the fact that modernization disenchants. Epstein, on the other hand, teaches the ultramodern grated kalach – the city dweller to poetically and philosophically bewitch his feelings and the world around him. In this regard, this is an absolutely fantastic book, which on February 14 everyone should open, pour champagne and tell fortunes from it.
Laura Kipnis.
Against Love: A Polemic.
Vintage, 2004
If Epstein is prosecco, then Laura Kipnis is hydrochloric acid. This is a witty, very funny and angry book, full of sharp generalizations and controversial theses. The main question of the book is: how did it happen that individual households and couples living in monogamy became the “triumph of love”? Is marital boredom or coercion socially necessary? Kipnis clearly shows how and why monogamy is necessary for capitalism, why the norm of fidelity to the grave hangs over everyone, no matter in what constellations. Our culture, Kipnis notes, is an amazing paradox: it is both hypersexualized and yet puritanical.
Kipnis asks: how did it happen that love turned into labor, into endless emotional production, into a domestic Gulag (as the author puts it)? Putting the question in this way makes the book a little dated, written before we switched to Uber and Tinder, and therefore sees relationships in that “productive” perspective that is already fading into the background today. However, she summarizes the truth of her moment in an exhaustive way.
Reflecting on how the rhetoric of work has subjugated the realm of the romantic, Kipnis writes: “We all know that a good marriage must be worked on, we have learned the catechism of highly labor-intensive intimacy. Work, work and work! Given all the heaviness of what is happening, what then is the difference between “at work” and “after work”? Work is home, home is work, are there places in the world where you don’t have to be productive? Monogamy turns into hard work, desire becomes a contract, marriage is profitable, like a domestic factory, where husband and wife are bound by the chains of the reproduction of the status quo. Is this really what we call a “good relationship”?”
Kipnis polemically introduces the idea that extramarital affairs, what is called adultery, is the primary form of rebellion against emotional capitalism and capitalism in general. Because if you have to work on marriage, then you don’t need to work on treason; treason is a strike, it is a sanatorium where people run away from the factory.
Treason, Kipnis wittily shows, undermines the entire capitalist system, primarily because it is dangerous for the management of time, where the monogamous subject is predictably inscribed in a schedule from 9up to 6. The change breaks this schedule, which is essential for any productive system. Recall the film “Autumn Marathon” by Buzykin, which is all hung with timers and clocks. What is his main problem? Not that he was tormented by remorse, but that he could not organize his time – that’s where he got burned.
The book is called “Against Love”, but, of course, it is not against love, but against the ideology of love, that is, against the myths that make people obedient, conformable, ready to put up with inequalities. It is about the fact that people connected by marriage and common property are much less inclined to political and labor protest. Kipnis writes: “Any social program based on a vague thesis like “work for love” or “work for love” will require its own power structure to implement this imperative. We, the unfortunate mass of the disappointed, often seek our happiness in the soundproof world of psychotherapy. An entire industry whose costly existence is due to the joyful idea that ambivalence or uncertainty about tomorrow is a treatable condition. That growth means adaptation to the dominant conditions of life, that rebellion is a neurosis, thank God, curable. This view of therapy solely as a form of introducing conformism is also part of her controversy, it makes you think – but still it is overly generalizing.
Marina Travkova.
Infidelity. Why do loved ones change, is it worth forgiving, is it possible to avoid.
Bombora, 2021
The book by Marina Travkova, a family therapist with 15 years of experience, very well refutes Kipnis’ view of psychotherapy as an instrument of ideological violence. What Travkova says does not contradict Laura Kipnis at all: the main condition for betrayal, as we understand her, is marriage – in this case, marriage in Russian society, on the basis of which the book is written. Cheating becomes an event in the context of patriarchal values, gender inequality, and extremely unrealistic expectations from marriage. It becomes a consequence of an inert attitude towards oneself and a partner, the result of being in that same home Gulag.
For me, the book is extremely interesting, because it is not just a self-help that tells you how to do it. Travkova helps to take into account social contexts, roles played, and not just psychological characteristics. It is very important that she addresses all the subjects involved in extramarital relationships: the initiators of adultery, those who have been cheated on, and those who are commonly called “third parties”. She considers all these people as equal subjects, each of whom seeks in these relationships not only psychological satisfaction, but also social fulfillment. The book is not just about “repairing” specific relationships, but about the need to reconsider the whole idea of a relationship that has been in a situation of betrayal. Travkova does not call for being a conformist, but, on the contrary, offers tools with the help of which one can revise the social contract, the very idea of monogamy, ask the question of whether everyone or only someone needs it. Monogamy in this optics turns out to be one of the possible, for many, desirable, but far from the only way of existence.
In this sense, the text intersects with Esther Perel’s bestselling book Right to Left. Why do people cheat and is it possible to avoid cheating” (Eksmo, 2018). Marina is doing the work of American Perel in a Russian context. This book is about ours, Russian, and although it is about infidelity, it is also about love; about the different forms it takes; about what different words we call her; about in what amazing places we are looking for her.
Laurie Essig.
Love Inc.: Dating Apps, the Big White Wedding, and Chasing the Happily Neverafter.
University of California Press, 2018
If you can’t read Illuz, try Laurie Essig – it’s less fundamental and easier to read. This is a very American book – both in spirit and in the specifics of the analyzed material. Essig writes about how relationships, love and the market of emotions, sensations and experiences in the USA are arranged – and this in itself is curious, since I think that people who have not encountered American everyday life often underestimate the amazing patriarchy of her “love” exodus. And this patriarchy lies not so much in homophobia or gender stereotypes (although where without them), but in the idea that a monogamous, financially secure marriage is the solution to all problems in life, this is the ultimate dream. Therefore, the search for a partner becomes like hunting for a unicorn, and when he is finally found, it seems that the most important thing in life has been decided and all that now needs to be done is “work on relationships” so that God forbid not to lose this main ( and often the only) support in life.
The problem, Essig argues, is that this fusion of the romantic and the materialistic is very deeply institutionalized by the state. Marriage remains the main social lift, many different social statuses and privileges are “hung” on marriage, marriage continues to be the main form of social citizenship. As a result, love is expected to not only become a great emotional event, but also be converted into material and social benefits. Essig is very critical of this approach, she says that such an obsession with the realization of “personal happiness” (preferably in monetary terms) depoliticizes people, makes them blind to the inequalities that they are trying to compensate for social mobility through marriage – or sharp emotions from jumping from one love adventure to another.
Love that no one believed in: Agatha Christie and Max Mallone
Outrageous weddings, public confessions, intimate details are not always evidence of sincere love. Detective queen Agatha Christie and archaeologist Max Mallone never made a show of their relationship, but lived together for almost half a century, remaining devoted and loving spouses.
A union of talented and devoted people
What connected this couple together? What tests did they have to go through? Why did no one believe in their love? We learn about this by plunging into the events of those years.
Long before the meeting
The future writer was born in 1890 in the Miller family. The girl received a good education, but, as she herself recalls, no one considered her witty.
Young Agatha
She was expected to be a successful and wealthy gentleman, but the girl decided to follow her heart and married Archibald Christie, a stately blond and military pilot. It happened during the First World War.
But even after becoming Mrs. Christie, she was not happy. The soldierly manners and rudeness of her husband worried her. Despite this, their common daughter, Rosalind, was born.
Comforting herself with the fact that her husband’s shortcomings are correctable, Agatha was a faithful wife. However, her devotion was not rewarded. After 12 years of marriage, Archibald admitted that he loves another. The final breakup of the couple happened after the death of Mrs. Miller. Even this event did not prompt the husband to morally support his lawful half, who had lost his mother. That’s how the first marriage of the writer ended sadly.
The biography of Max Mallone before the meeting with the queen of the detective did not have particularly turbulent events. Born in London in 1904, he received an excellent education at Oxford at the Faculty of Philology. Then he became seriously interested in archeology, which became his vocation.
Interweaving of lives
A fateful meeting took place in Iraq at the excavations of the ancient city of Ur. The writer got there while traveling in the Middle East. The friendship that quickly began after some time acquired hints of a closer relationship: there were often solitary walks, gifts, romantic bouquets of flowers.
At the excavations
As Max admitted, the words of his daughter Rosalind, who said that he was cute compared to his mother’s other suitors, prompted him to take decisive action. A hint of rivals played a role. Mallone proposed.
It cannot be said that this made the writer happy. Being already a public person, she understood that marriage to a man who was 14 years younger than her would cause wide resonance and condemnation. And she refused.
But the lover did not give up. He invited his chosen one to think before burning bridges, and left. In his absence, it became clear to the woman that she was already attached to him. Her heart said yes.
The wedding took place despite the disapproval of relatives. Later, Agatha recalled that until the last moment she doubted and even thought about canceling the wedding, but when Max put on the ring, all fears were gone. Now she was sure of her choice.
Difficult start
The first difficulty that I had to face was my husband’s passion for work. Even during his honeymoon, he left his wife alone for a long time, going to study ancient inscriptions in the museum. And at the end of the honeymoon, he left for excavations, leaving Agatha, who had fallen ill in Greece. It was then that the woman made a wise decision – to be with her beloved at all costs and accompany him on all expeditions.
Archaeologist’s Faithful Assistant
To become a useful assistant, and not just an accompanying wife, Christie read history books, studied photography, studied ancient languages. It can be said that she became a professional archaeologist’s assistant.
Agatha selflessly accompanied her husband even on the most difficult expeditions
Such support could not but affect Max’s success. He soon became a science star. Having made sensational excavations and describing them in a book, Mallone became famous throughout England.
When did the writer manage to create her detective masterpieces in such a hectic life? As she herself said, literary work has always been for her just a hobby, which she did not take seriously. So, between times, she created 60 detective stories, 16 plays and many stories.
War years
World War II caused the separation of spouses. Max was sent to serve in Africa, while Agatha remained in England, faithfully awaiting his return. For months she did not receive letters from him, bombs rained down on the city – all this Christie steadfastly endured.
In secret, the writer wrote several romance novels that were published under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.
Until the very end
Crazy popularity hit Christie after the victory over the Nazis. She was asked to pose for portraits and sculptures, interviewed, books were filmed. Mallone risked becoming for everyone just the husband of that same brilliant writer.
Understanding how this can affect the morale of her beloved, the woman leaves the English public and goes with her husband away from the hype to excavations in Baghdad. Such a sacrifice of one’s own glory is proof of deep, self-sacrificing love.
The couple never publicly called their relationship love. “Winning” or “luck” – that’s what they said about each other.
Until the last day, Agatha faithfully followed her soul mate. Love, in which at first even she herself did not believe, became the basis for a happy marriage of 45 years. Christie died in 1976, loved by her husband, family and readers.
Check out other touching love stories: Kolchak and Anna Timireva, who could not be separated by war and revolution, Pierre Abelard and Heloise Fulbert, who risked going against church laws, as well as unusual married couples of our days.
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Darmen Sadvakasov about chess, consulting and love
— Let’s start with chess. What does it mean to be a chess player today?
First of all, this means being involved in the two-thousand-year history of the intellectual game and millions of chess lovers around the world. Up to 10 million games are played daily on the Internet alone, of which 3-3.5 million are played on the chess.com online platform. This is a very popular gaming and learning resource where you can meet players of any level, from beginner to world champion. In total, about 30 million users are registered here.
As for professional chess players, there are not so many of them in the world, perhaps only a few hundred. These are people who regularly train, study theory, apply for sports titles and compete in international competitions.
Once upon a time I was also a professional chess player and I know this world very well from the inside. Being a chess player is interesting in your own way – it means traveling around the world, meeting people, new countries and cities, unforgettable impressions and invaluable experience.
— It turns out that there are no former chess players?
Chess is like a first love. Even if chess players do not play in tournaments, at least they play on the Internet, read the news, watch the games of the latest championships.
— Judging by the statistics, chess has almost completely digitized and gone online. And what value can they have in real life?
Here it is necessary to pay attention to chess in schools. When we talk about educational reforms, we assume that today’s children must acquire essential skills that will then help them in learning and life. Knowledge itself becomes obsolete every day, everyone understands this for a long time. But there are fundamental things that never go out of style.
Chess improves memory, determination, strategic vision, concentration, perseverance, work with a huge amount of information, and the ability to make decisions in a short time in schoolchildren.
Kazakh schools are still introducing chess on their own, almost all leading private educational institutions have opened chess electives or even made them a compulsory subject. Pavlodar region is in the forefront here. Children who play chess begin to learn better in all subjects, read and absorb information faster – this is confirmed by fundamental scientific research.
The leaders in introducing chess into the educational process are Russia, China and India. From September 1, 2019, this subject became mandatory for our northern neighbors and replaced the third physical education lesson. An additional advantage of chess is its accessibility, because the game does not require expensive arenas or high-performance computers, which, for example, eSports needs.
— What about those who decided to sit down at the board not from school, but already at a more conscious age?
Chess is democratic and accessible to people of all ages. If you have an experienced coach with a competent teaching methodology and pedagogical approach, you can significantly improve your playing skills. Online platforms and books will provide you with practical help.
— What chess tricks do you need to master in order to achieve your goals in life?
Everyone has different goals. Some make a career or earn money, others focus on family and raising children, others devote time to religion.
Here one of the books of the 13th world champion Garry Kasparov called “Chess as a model of life” comes to mind. In this very title lies a new philosophy, where the popular game is positioned not as a projection of war, but as a practical tool for achieving goals in reality.
Chess players set their goals clearly – winning the tournament, reaching the next stage of selection, increasing the rating. The goal implies a plan for studying openings, improving technique, and strengthening tactical abilities. All this requires iron discipline.
Good chess players are very disciplined, they work intensively and daily to hone their technique. And when I see how easily the reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen plays, how much he surpasses many competitors, then I understand that behind this there is a lot of work and daily progress towards the goal.
All these skills – goal-setting, efficiency and discipline are equally effective in life.
— What chess techniques help you interact with people?
In fact, the arsenal of chess is often aggressive, because the game has such tricks as direct attack, double strike, sacrifice, pin, distraction and attraction of the opponent. Chess, moreover, is a rather selfish game associated with the well-known serial expression: “When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die – there is no third way.”
But in chess, unlike tennis, there is a draw. This imposes certain psychological imprints on thinking. In general, chess players are focused on winning, but the search for reasonable compromises, win-win solutions, significantly expands the range of options under consideration.
— What was the most exciting tournament match for you?
The game against Garry Kasparov in 2001 at the Super Tournament in Astana. It was one of the strongest tournaments at that time, which brought together the entire elite of world chess, including the first number in the rating list. Kasparov only needed a victory, and for me, a 22-year-old promising young man, standing against the great grandmaster was a serious challenge.
In the course of the game, the champion began to complicate the position, avoided the well-known theoretical discussions and sacrificed material for the sake of an attack with an “open visor”. I accepted the fight and got involved in incredibly complex variations that required precise calculation. We spent a lot of time and ended up in a mutual time trouble. In an extremely confusing situation, I managed to outplay an eminent opponent and get a position with a decisive advantage.
On the 37th move, Kasparov offered a draw, he had 30 seconds left on the clock, I had a little more than one minute. After weighing all the pros and cons, I decided to make the same compromise solution that we have already talked about. I had only ten seconds left on my dial when we shook hands. Of course, in addition to a draw, there was a choice to take a risk and manage to make three moves to a new control in the remaining seconds (plus an hour of thinking time). I’m still not sure that the decision to agree to a draw was correct.
— How did you feel about tournament defeats?
Philosophically. Losing is always the beginning of a new path. In this regard, you can lose a specific battle, but win a big battle. This happens to any chess player in a long tournament with a distance of 9 to 15 games. You can lose a game and still win the whole championship.
From everything that life brings, you need to benefit, understand the reasons and not repeat mistakes.
— A romantic question: what does love mean for a chess player?
As for any person, this is the highest feeling that leads people along and makes them perform real feats. Well, if we talk about love for chess, then for the sake of it, chess players sacrifice their time, youth, prospects, they spend their whole lives at the board and do not regret it for a minute.
Very often, even grandmasters admit that chess does not bring serious income, especially in comparison with other popular sports. Nevertheless, many people continue to play and roam from tournament to tournament because of their love for chess. With age, they move on to coaching and pass on their love, experience and skills to the younger generation. This, probably, is the sincere love of chess players.
— Can you imagine yourself outside of chess?
Yes, of course, I am now primarily engaged in business. But at the same time, I am not leaving chess completely. In my Chess Academy, my team and I are constantly improving the methods of teaching children, holding tournaments and preparing children for big competitions.
In addition, last year, with the support of the Nur Otan party, we filmed a 32-episode 3D cartoon “Adventures in the Chess Kingdom”, which was aired on the Balapan TV channel. I think that this is an excellent and bright project, which was presented in Europe, as well as to the leadership of the International Chess Federation.
– Let’s move on to the consulting part. How is it similar to chess?
Probably, they are not similar at all, these are two different forms of my activity. But the tricks that are in chess can be useful for consulting.
For example, in a chess game, intuition and calculation are used when making decisions. Consulting is also often aimed at those areas in which there is no single right solution, but somewhere at the intersection of intuition and rationality, you can develop an effective strategy and tactical moves.
Also in consulting there is a clear division of functionality between members of the project team. If we draw an analogy, then among the chess pieces there are heavy rooks that cement the defense or deliver a decisive blow; the queen, which gives dynamics to the position; flexible horses and long-range elephants, allowing you to find non-standard paths. Consulting projects are also made up of individuals with unique characteristics and strengths.
It is no coincidence that consulting companies are the main “bounty hunters”, constantly looking for strong personnel. The main advantage of any consulting is the presence of smart, talented, qualified specialists with a rich methodology and an extraordinary look at everyday processes.
– When you take on a project, do you already see what the result will be?
Our team takes on projects of increased complexity, and therefore it is often difficult to see specific solutions right away. At the initial stage, hypotheses arise that certain techniques can be beneficial. Consultants necessarily pass these hypotheses through a comprehensive analysis, which proves the correctness of the experts or rejects one or another option. But in any case, the client receives a package of recommendations that has already been verified and tested analytically.
At the same time, the speed of project implementation depends on how quickly hypotheses are put forward – this is the task of an experienced team with a good background. We have experts in our team with 15-20 years of experience in specific socio-economic, communication, IT areas, who are able to quickly develop hypotheses, conduct appropriate analysis and issue clear recommendations.
– What is the strategy for a chess man who makes a living consulting?
Strategy is a sequence, a choice of a certain path, a long-term vision and daily movement towards the set goals. At the same time, we understand that even in chess, strategies become flexible, and the strongest moves must be multifunctional. That is, at the same time defending the position, preparing your own attack and solving some specific local problem. It is these “flexible strategies” that are most valuable and effective.
At the same time, one must understand that thanks to the advent of the computer in the same chess, tactics began to dominate over strategy, specifics and hard variations over concepts and long-term plans.
While the “protein mind” is thinking about general questions, the program calculates each line to the end and boldly goes in directions that seem strange from a human point of view and violate the general laws of the game.
This trend has spread to all spheres of our life – in production, business, politics, science, sports. Everything around us is digitizing at an incredible speed. And while you are thinking about how to strategically improve the efficiency of managing your bakery, someone is implementing an AI program that daily analyzes the preferences of citizens in each individual residential complex and predicts demand for the next morning.
Back when people thought that the Earth was flat, El Hierro seemed to be the last place in the west where you could sail without falling off the planet into outer space.
Nowadays, travelling to this green Canary Island is much easier. The majority of people who visit the island are independent travellers who plan and organise everything themselves. Many of them choose to find accommodation in nearby Tenerife or another of the Canary Islands and include a few day excursions to El Hierro during their stay.
In a very short time, El Hierro´s reputation as a great nature-lovers destination has spread widely throughout the world. The green paradise of the Canary Islands is extremely beautiful, unique and has remained fairly untouched – unlike its better-known neighbour islands. You can´t find shopping centres or noisy English bars here. Therein lies the true attraction of El Hierro.
Nature lovers, this one´s for you.
A Different Canary Island
El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands and a mere 10,000 people have the privilege of calling this amazing place home. The beautiful scenery of the island hasn´t been spoiled by hotels and artificial beaches. El Hierro offers travellers a chance to get in touch with nature while travelling through these stunning landscapes, sleepy villages and fascinating forests.
The true charm of El Hierro is its completely unique nature. On this tiny island of 30 kilometres across the landscapes and weather change constantly, a heavy rainstorm can change into clear skies in a matter of minutes.
El Hierro also has an exceptional underwater world and an ocean full of secrets. Many divers travel here to discover the unique marine life of the island.
Energy Self-Sufficient island
The rich nature is extremely valuable to the people of El Hierro. The island has a very ambitious goal to reach full energy sovereignty (creating enough energy to meet the demands of the island) by using renewable energy sources. El Hierro opened a new hydro-wind power station in 2015 and it is already producing more than half of the energy needed by the island.
Another goal is to make people only drive eco-friendly, electric vehicles. That’s the reason why you´ll find car charging ports in the most peculiar places on the island.
These important eco-projects have gained attention throughout the world and the green image of El Hierro is attracting tourists and scientists to the island. The environmentally friendly El Hierro is also one of UNESCO’s recognised biosphere reserve areas.
El Hierro might just be the greenest island in the world.
The Many Faces of El Hierro
The landscapes of El Hierro changes on a minute to minute basis. Striking green foliage, misty forests, fertile valleys, volcanic scenery and privileged views of the blue Atlantic ocean all do wonders for the soul of the traveller.
It is necessary to rent a car in El Hierro in order to reach the most fascinating places.
The west-coast of El Hierro is the most deserted and sparsely populated area of the island. Nevertheless, it is recommended to drive the winding, small road from El Pinar to the small village of Sabinosa and all the way to the city of La Frontera. You´ll be able to enjoy one of the most striking landscapes while driving. We recommend you to check the road conditions beforehand because sometimes they can be closed due to landslides.
There´s hardly any beaches on the island, but you can enjoy a whole different swimming experience when you dip into one of the natural pools of the island. You´ll also find many recreational areas with picnic tables and barbecue spots around the island. Many of them have man-made stairs to the sea to make swimming easier.
If you’d prefer to stay on a Canary Island with some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain, then have a look at our selection of accommodation to rent on Fuerteventura. Renowned for its unbeatable beaches, this island offers the perfect base for a holiday in the Canaries and it is very easy to get to El Hierro from here.
The best natural pools on El Hierro are Charco Azul and La Maceta, both situated in La Frontera and Pozo de Calcosas in the northern tip of the island.
Underwater Volcano
Another reason why El Hierro is drawing international attention is because of a fascinating secret deep down in the blue waters of the island. There is an underwater volcano pushing up from the ocean right in front of the small fishing harbour of La Restinga.
In 2011, all 600 inhabitants of La Restinga were evacuated when the underwater cone started spewing a huge amount of gas into the air after a 4.3 magnitude earthquake.
The volcano gases turned the sea green and magma bubbles could be seen right in front of the small fishing village. The volcano is getting closer to the sea level every day and at the moment the tip is just 70 metres from the surface.
Will this volcano be the next newcomer in the Canary Islands collection? That remains to be seen.
How to get there.
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You can get to El Hierro from the neighbouring islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and Gran Canaria. Flights and ferries go to the island regularly and the prices of both are similar.
The Canary Islands has its own airline – Binter – and it flies from Tenerife and Gran Canaria to El Hierro daily. The airline also sells flights to El Hierro from the other Canary Islands, but there will always be a stopover in Tenerife or Gran Canaria on the way.
If you choose to stay on one of the other Canary Islands and make a day-trip or excursion to El Hierro then perhaps staying in a private holiday home on Gran Canaria would be a convenient idea or even a holiday apartment on Lanzarote, which is the furthest away of the Canary Islands but has a lot to offer for all ages.
A slower but comfortable option is to travel to El Hierro on a ferry. Naviera Armas travels to El Hierro six times a week from Los Cristianos, Tenerife. The same company connects El Hierro with La Gomera island.
Map of El Hierro
El Hierro – The Smallest Canary Island
El Hierro is a natural gem in the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its special landscape and remoteness, it is the ideal destination for lovers of nature and explorers. On holiday on El Hierro you encounter native nature and culture rather than mass tourism.
Geography – The Smallest island of the Canaries
El Hierro is the most western and the smallest (278 km²) island of the Canaries. Its highest peak is the Pico de Malpaso (1,500 m). The island is relatively sparsely populated with 10,500 inhabitants. Its climate hardly differs from that on the other Canary Islands. Due to El Hierro’s geographical position and size, visitors can experience 3 climate zones here. Especially the north and south of the island differ with regard to climate. As the higher regions are located in the north, it is several degrees colder and more humid there than in the flat, southern part of the island.
Nature – Junipers and steep coasts
El Hierro’s landscape is very varied. The island’s south is characterised by lava formations and slag deserts. While you see stone pine and laurel forests in the west, there are fruit plantations and vineyards in the south and north. Rocky, steep and sloping coasts, which are only accessible in parts, frame the island. Lovers of nature will definitely enjoy holidays on this island. El Hierro impresses with wonderful scarps, natural forests, deep gorges and unique bays. The island has not been declared a biosphere reserve by the UNESCO for no reason. It offers a variety of natural sights. In the western part of the island you find the juniper grove El Sabinar. It is dominated by tree tops which have been pressed against the ground by the strong wind and remain in this position to the present day. Together with the fog caused by the weather, this grove constitutes El Hierro’s landmark. Furthermore, there are many observation points (miradores) on the island, from which you can marvel at El Hierro’s nature and landscape. The most famous one is probably Mirador de la Peña. An extraordinary attraction is the Lagatario Museum, a breeding station for the rare Komodo dragons. These reptiles were considered extinct but they were rediscovered by a hiker in 1970 and are a protected species now.
Culture – Native inhabitants from the Stone Age and a patron saint
El Hierro was considered the world’s most western point before the discovery of America and the prime meridian until 1853. The island’s native inhabitants, the Bimbaches, had a complex social structure but they lived like the people in the Stone Age. This ended when the island was conquered about 500 to 600 years ago because the Bimbaches were suppressed and enslaved by modern discoverers. In Franco’s times (1936-1977) El Hierro became known as the island for banned critics of the regime. Visitors can learn more about the development and history of the island’s population in the Guinea Ecomuseum Cultural Park (an archaeological and ethnographic museum). In den Casas Guinea, a group of old houses, you can get a feel for the lifestyle of the island’s former inhabitants. Special cultural highlights on the island are the Bimbache openART Festival, which exhibits contemporary art, and the procession of Virgen de los Reyes, which honours the island’s patron saint. Since 1974, the virgin of the three Magi (Nuestra Señora de los Reyes) has been celebrated every four years in this parade of 28 kilometres of length as well as on many holidays, usually accompanied by processions, dances and Canarian wrestling matches. Canarian wrestling is the number one sports on El Hierro and it is characterised by simple rules. The wrestler who first touches the ground (with any body part except for his feet) is the loser. Another speciality on El Hierro are the dancers bailarines. They perform at religious celebrations and are a regular feature of processions. Their costumes consist of skirts, trousers and short aprons and their music is characterised by castanets, drums and concert flutes. Worthwhile towns on El Hierro are the capital Valverde with the church Santa María de la Concepción (the island’s main church), La Frontera with its village church as well as the well-known bell tower and El Pinar. Another interesting sight is the lighthouse Faro de Orchilla at the island’s western tip, which was considered the primal meridian for a long time and provided the basis for many maps. Furthermore, there is a fascinating open-air museum in the El Golfo Valley.
Experience – Fish and queso herreño
Holidaymakers can discover many culinary specialities on El Hierro. As the island and its restaurants have been spared from mass tourism so far, there are many opportunities of enjoying and getting to know the native cuisine. The main food is without doubt fish, which is caught and prepared freshly here. The well-known Canarian papas arrugadas (“wrinkled potatoes”) are served with it. In addition, visitors can taste goat meat, small tortillas stuffed with cheese (quesadillas) and a vegetarian gofio purée (made from cereal and many other ingredients like raisins, bananas or honey) during a meal on El Hierro. There is hardly any industry on the island. Its main sources of income are tourism, agriculture and fishing. A special product is the queso herreño. This famous cheese is made of three types of milk: cow’s, goat’s and sheep milk. Besides this dairy product, art handicraft like weaving, pottery or carvings are beautiful souvenirs.
Activities – Discovering nature on diving, hiking or cycling tours
Holidays on El Hierro are not suited for package tourists. There are several beautiful beaches on the island (e.g. Playa del Verodal, Las Playas, Playa de Timijiraque) and several breakwaters as well as natural pools, in which you can bathe all year. However, El Hierro is much more suited for divers, hikers and mountain bikers. Natural pools and diving areas offer crystal clear and clean water as well as a colourful and diverse underwater world for diving tours. In addition, many diving courses are offered, for example in the diving school in La Restinga. Hikers can pursue their hobby and enjoy the native landscape of the smallest Canary island on trails in the middle of forests, mountains and lava rocks. A popular hiking destination is the peak of the Malpaso. Since the weather often changes quickly, it is important that you carry both swimwear and rainwear. Cycling is also possible on El Hierro.Mountain bikers can explore the island on lava pistes far from the roads.
Information
Travellers most commonly reach El Hierro by taking a ferry from one of the neighbouring islands but one-hour flights from Gran Canaria or Tenerife are also possible. The best means of transport on the island is renting a car because the public transport network is not very well developed.
El Hierro is of particular interest to lovers of nature, hikers, divers and mountain bikers. It does not contain many bathing beaches or hotels so that calm and tranquillity dominate the island life.
discovering secret Canary Islands destinations
Your guide to quieter Canary Islands destinations: La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro. Discover how to visit them on trips from Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
The Canary Islands archipelago is full of surprises. Every island is totally bewitching, and totally unique. But it’s often only the larger islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Gran Canaria that get all the attention as they’re more accessible and built up.People often don’t realise that there are alternative Canary Islands destinations within easy reach of the main islands for day trips or overnight stays.The islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro lie to the west of this collection of Atlantic islands. Look for them on a Canary Islands map and you’ll see how small they are comparatively. They’re each unique and have fascinating cultural and geological histories to be discovered.
The best off-the-beaten-track Canary Islands destinations
Are you up for exploring them on your next Canary Islands holidays? Read on to find out what to see on each of the hidden Canary Islands, as well as a guide to getting yourself there.
Visiting the island of La Palma
This island has earned the nickname of ‘La Isla Bonita’, and it definitely lives up to it. It’s both a World Biosphere Reserve and a Starlight Reserve, so if you want to get back to nature, then this is the perfect option for you.The northernmost of all of the Canary Islands, it’s famous for its microclimates, a result of the Atlantic Ocean and the island’s volcanic topography. Just be aware that you might be in full sunshine in one valley, and suddenly find yourself being rained on in the next.Like all of the Canary Islands, La Palma was shaped by fire, with the last big volcanic eruption in 1971.There are enough things to do on La Palma to keep you busy for days or even weeks, from hiking in the Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente to lying on the black sand beaches.But for anyone more pressed for time who wants to base themselves in Tenerife for their holiday, there are multiple ferries running between the two islands. There are flights available too, but we always recommend taking to the high seas, because it’s more of an adventure and normally kinder to the environment. Spend at least one night on La Palma before heading back to your hotel in Tenerife, and you’ll be amazed at the contrasts between the two islands.No matter how long you’re staying, it’s best to rent a car to get off the beaten track and explore some of the Canary Islands’ hidden gems.
Discovering the island of La Gomera
La Gomera island is the second smallest of the Canary Islands, and is, again, totally unique. It’s more or less circular and deep ravines run down from the highest point on the island, Alto de Garajonay.The La Gomera rainforest is one of the things that draws visitors to this sleepy island. The upper slopes are almost permanently hidden by mist and clouds, which create the jungle-like environment.It’s a paradise for anyone who loves hiking, and the cultural history of the island is fascinating, with a whistled language that was developed for communicating across the dramatic landscapes by the indigenous inhabitants still in use today. When it comes to La Gomera tourism, expect winding roads, spectacular views, very few fellow visitors and a sensation that you’re travelling back in time.La Gomera is within easy reach of Tenerife, with only an hour on the ferry, making it a great day trip, and just over two hours from Gran Canaria. All in all, it’s the most accessible of all three of the lesser-known Canary Islands destinations.Whilst you’re on the island, be sure to make a point of eating plenty of the local produce, as La Gomera is famously tropical and produces large amounts of delicious bananas and avocadoes, to name just two.
Unlocking the delights of El Hierro in the Canary Islands
Last but not least, we come to El Hierro island. This is the furthest island to the south and west in this stunning volcanic archipelago, and it’s also the smallest. As a World Biosphere Reserve, this is the island that’s best been able to avoid the onslaught of tourism, with limitations on construction. Visiting it is like visiting a land that time forgot.The original inhabitants of this island were the bimbaches, who lived on the island from at least 120 AD until it was conquered by Spain. Christopher Columbus stopped both here and in La Gomera on his way to the Americas. Before he first set foot in the Americas, many Europeans believed this island to be the end of the world.Only about 20,000 tourists make it here per year now, so you’re almost guaranteed peace and quiet. Enjoy the trails, the beaches, learn about the island’s history and culture or even explore the underwater landscape at some of the famous dive sites.Again, the best way of getting to the island of El Hierro is hopping on a ferry from Tenerife or Gran Canaria, preferably with a rental car, so you can get around the island. It’s a fairly long voyage so you’ll want to stay a night or two to make it worth it.Whichever of these Canary Islands destinations you choose to visit on your next holiday, or whether you choose to go Canary Islands hopping, you’re sure to be won over by their incredible, unique landscapes teamed with their interesting histories and delicious traditional foods.
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10 common misconceptions about the Canary Islands
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Whether or not you’ve made it to the popular Spanish destination of the Canary Islands, you might not be aware of some of the biggest common misconceptions around the place.
This archipelago extends beyond just Tenerife, its most well-known hub, and there’s more to the Canaries than tacky nightclubs and package holiday offerings.
Las Teresitas Beach on Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. (Photo by Artur Debat/Getty)
Despite what you may have heard, the Canary Islands make for an incredible destination, boasting cultural activities, stunning landscapes and a delectable gastronomy and wine scene. That’s before even mentioning the year-round sunshine and pleasant temperatures.
Read on to understand why this destination is often misunderstood and why you shouldn’t discount this incredible group of volcanic islands. You may just find yourself planning your next trip there.
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The Canary Islands. (Photo by Dennis Fischer Photography/Getty Images)
The Canary Islands is just Tenerife
There are seven main islands and the allure goes well beyond the largest, most famous island of Tenerife. Don’t reduce several gorgeous islands down to just the best known.
Charco Manso on El Hierro. (Photo by Flavio Vallenari/Getty Images)
The following list ranks the main islands from largest to smallest, with why you should visit:
Tenerife: For nightlife, luxury hotels and hiking.
Fuerteventura: For white sands and water sports.
Gran Canaria: For Saharan-style sand dunes and being LGBTQ-friendly.
Lanzarote: For highbrow wine, art, culture and triathlons (and beaches, too).
La Palma: For stargazing and serene relaxation.
La Gomera: For forests and natural wonders.
El Hierro: For eco-friendly and off-the-beaten-path travelers.
If you’re at a loss for which island to visit, read TPG’s article on how to decide which Canary Island is right for you, highlighting the best of each island and what type of travelers should visit.
A beach on La Graciosa. (Photo by Andreas Weibel/Getty Images)
It’s also worth noting that the Canary Islands include the tiny island of La Graciosa, which you can visit on a day or overnight trip from Lanzarote. There are also a few islets scattered throughout the archipelago, such as Isla de Lobos, Roque del Oeste, Alegranza, Roque del Este and Montana Clara.
They’re tacky
Just like any destination, there may be parts of the Canary Islands that are, indeed, tacky. Certain resort towns on various islands are strewn with high-rise, cookie-cutter resorts, budget party hostels and all-inclusive resorts that attract foreign visitors who only want to party day in and day out.
However, those are just a few specific areas. If you do your research, you can easily visit more authentic parts of each island. There are also luxury resorts that don’t have a cheesy feel. The Ritz-Carlton, Abama on Tenerife is a good example.
The Ritz-Carlton, Abama. (Photo by Lori Zaino/The Points Guy)
Six out of the seven main Canary Islands produce wine, and vino tourism is a sophisticated, enjoyable way to experience the islands’ culture and cuisine.
Speaking of cuisine, the Canaries feature a number of distinct gastronomic offerings you simply can’t get anywhere else. This includes the savory mojo picon sauce which you can find generously topping potatoes, as well as popular cheeses cultivated on the islands.
In fact, for those looking to include culture and gastronomy alongside beach days and hiking, Lanzarote is slowly becoming a more upmarket island for those looking for an air of sophistication.
Lanzarote is the closest of the Canary Islands to Africa, just over 80 miles away. With dreamy beaches and a distinct volcanic landscape, the island also has a budding wine tourism scene, as well as notable art and architecture from famous artist César Manrique.
They’re just for ravers and retirees
Party animals will adore Tenerife’s Playa de las Americas and Gran Canaria’s Playa del Ingles. However, even within each island, there are many different regions to explore. Each one provides a different sort of vacation to a different sort of visitor, including communities appropriate for more mature travelers. There’s something for everyone.
Sunset at Roque Nublo on Gran Canaria. (Photo by Maya Karkalicheva/Getty Images)
LGBTQIA+ travelers will find a welcoming scene in regions of Gran Canaria and Tenerife while surfers and windsurfers will find their vibes on Fuerteventura. There are neighborhoods and regions on each of the islands best for solo travelers, families and couples. Hikers should head to La Gomera, and wine enthusiasts to Lanzarote.
The beaches are black sand and ugly
It’s true: Some of the beaches on the Canary Islands are made from volcanic black sand.
Sotavento Beach on Fuerteventura’s Costa Calma is anything but black. (Photo by Artur Debat/Getty Images)
However, many beaches on the Canaries have golden or fine white sand. Beach lovers should consider Fuerteventura, where beaches like El Cotillo, Sotavento and Flag feature that Caribbean-esque white sand. Don’t forget about one of Europe’s wildest beaches, El Cofete. Backed by crater-pocked volcanic peaks, it’s a real gem.
The golden sands of Papagayo Beach on Lanzarote and Las Teresitas on Tenerife are a welcome change from the black sand. For a one-of-a-kind golden sands experience, head to the dunes of Maspalomas on Gran Canaria, where you may mistake the rolling, sandy hills for the Saharan desert until you spot the azure waters beyond.
Related: These are the best beaches in the Canary Islands
They’re touristy
Of course, the Canary Islands are packed with visitors year-round — especially from other European countries that don’t see quite as much sunshine.
In the heady pre-pandemic days of 2019, Tenerife welcomed more than 6 million visitors. Fuerteventura, though, only welcomed 2 million. Smaller islands like El Hierro, La Palma or La Gomera may only see a few hundred thousand visitors each year. This doesn’t take into consideration the dip in visitors in 2020 until now, thanks to the effects of COVID-19 restrictions (now all but effectively dropped).
If you get off the traditional tourist track and visit islands that aren’t Gran Canaria or Tenerife, or head for different areas around the island that aren’t the main resort areas, you’ll encounter spots even more secluded than normal. You may even stumble on a deserted beach or two.
Visit local villages on the Canaries. (Photo by Westend61/Getty Images)
Many Spanish people live on the Canary Islands and it’s easy to enjoy Canarian food, culture and more by simply staying or visiting more local neighborhoods on each island. You’ll want to sample papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes in a delicious, tangy Canarian sauce, mojo picon) and ropa vieja, a meat dish that’s also popular in Cuba. Of course, you can’t go wrong with fresh seafood, either.
The capitals of each island certainly aren’t off the beaten path. They’re excellent places to learn more about what the islands are really like, escape the tourists and get to know more about the local culture and history.
They’re really close to Spain’s mainland
Although the Canary Islands belong to Spain, they’re actually located closer to Africa. It takes almost three hours to fly from Spain’s capital city Madrid to the islands.
The Canary Islands are off the coast of Morocco and Western Sahara. (Photo by PeterHermesFurian/Getty Images)
Despite the length of the flight, though, it’s pretty affordable to get there, especially if you have a stash of Avios, which you can use to purchase reward flights to the islands on airlines like Iberia or British Airways.
They’re always hot
One of the biggest calls of the Canary Islands is the weather. You can expect year-round sunshine and warm temperatures. There are few places in Europe you can suntan on the beach in January, which is part of the Canary Islands’ intrigue.
Pack layers, especially if you plan to head up to Teide. (Photo by Santiago Urquijo/Getty Images)
However, be aware that winter evenings can get chilly. The islands are often windy, too, especially Fuerteventura. Pack layers and a jacket or jumper for chilly winter evenings. If you plan to hike, especially the Teide volcano, layers are a must, as it gets colder the higher you go. You may even see snow toward the top of Teide.
That said, take note: Vacationers heading to Spanish islands this summer have been warned about record temperatures.
There’s nothing cultural to do
The capitals of islands like Tenerife (Santa Cruz) and Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) provide a variety of historical monuments and museums to explore. Lanzarote is known for its wineries and art from the aforementioned artist, architect and sculptor César Manrique.
While festivals and local celebrations may have been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions, many villages, towns and cities on each island are hosting events again. Some of the most exciting are the Carnival celebrations that occur each February.
The César Manrique House Museum in Lanzarote. (Photo by DGIT/Getty Images)
Many visitors prefer to enjoy the daily sunshine the Canaries offer. However, if you prefer spending a day at a museum, shopping or checking out architectural or artistic wonders, you can.
There are also numerous hiking, cycling and rock climbing opportunities on each island. Additionally, water sports like diving and surfing are ideal for those who want to be outdoors but get bored sunbathing.
It’s all volcanic rock
The Canary Islands were formed by volcanoes. As a result, expect to see craters, black-sand beaches and even volcanoes themselves.
Garajonay National Park on La Gomera. (Photo by Dominic Dähncke/Getty Images)
You can also explore many other unique landscapes on the islands. Other special, natural spots to visit are:
Garajonay National Park’s laurel tree forests on La Gomera.
The green hills of Barranco de los Hombres on La Palma.
Masca Valley’s terraced mountaintop villages on Tenerife.
Gran Canaria’s rolling sand dunes.
16 different miradores astronomicos (stargazing spots) on La Palma.
Anaga Natural Park, a tropical microclimate forest on Tenerife.
The verdant, hilly Parque Rural de Doramas on Gran Canaria.
They’re only for package holidays
Many of the smaller islands have boutique hotels or bed-and-breakfast accommodations that offer a more serene and relaxed vacation stay. In addition, renting a villa or apartment is an easy way to have a more off-the-beaten-path, luxurious or simply more authentic Canary Islands vacation experience.
Opt for a villa with a private pool or a boutique hotel in the Canary Islands. (Photo by Andrea Comi/Getty Images)
Family-friendly options complete with kids pools and activities, adults-only wellness hotels, quiet mountain or beach cove guesthouses – you’ll find every sort of accommodation possible on the islands.
Bottom line
Sand dunes of Maspalomas on Gran Canaria. (Photo by Tim E White/Getty Images)
Yes, parts of the Canaries can seem tacky and touristy and home to black-sand beaches and volcanoes. However, the islands can also be incredibly charming, enticing travelers with white-sand beaches, lush forests, jagged mountains, unique local customs, celebrations and cuisine.
Don’t let these common misconceptions steer you away from these sunny Spanish islands. Instead, find a way to have your ideal holiday there.
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
Which Canary Island is Right for You?
We are wild about the Canary Islands and for good measure. The Canary archipelago features the perfect balance of long, pristine beaches, five-star accommodations, amazing foods and wine, exciting water sports, off-road adventuring, and more! Add in the near-perfect year-round weather and you have an ideal destination. Located about 70 miles off the coast of Morocco, the Canaries are comprised of 8 islands, each unique in their own way and with varied landscapes. The only question left is, which one is right for you?
Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest island in the archipelago and is the best suited for tourists who want to do it all. If you’ve never visited the Canaries, Tenerife is a terrific place to start. It offers 43 miles of white and black sand beaches, 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a remarkable variety of geographic options—from other-worldly desert landscapes, to mountain peaks, lush green forests, and stunning seascapes.
It’s easy to spend two weeks on Tenerife and experience something new each day. The southern coast of Tenerife is where most of the resorts are, thanks to its long stretches of white and golden sand beaches and temperate oceans. A stay in Tenerife would not be complete without a trip to Teide National Park, home to Mount Teide, the third highest volcano in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can experience the inside of the crater rim, which some describe as a barren moonscape. Then take a cable car up Teide’s cone, getting close to the summit for some of the most stunning views of the island.
Visitors also rave about Tenerife’s unique laurasilva forests. These green forests existed before the appearance of man on earth, as their origins date back around 20 million years ago. In these forests you will find ferns with fronds 5-6 feet in length. And after a hike through the forest, why not taste top-quality wines from one of the local vineyards. Some vineyards feature varietals found in very limited places in the world, plus organic grapes, since there are so few bugs native to the island.
Tenerife is also popular with families. The kid in all of us can enjoy a visit to Loro Parque, the #1 rated zoo in Europe, which is home to the rare blue parrot. Then spend a day at Siam Park, the largest water park in Europe. Other excursions may include whale and dolphin watching, where you can see 21 different species frequenting the waters; bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales are the most common.
La Gomera
While La Gomera is the third smallest of the eight Canary Islands, it is one of the most popular thanks to its natural beauty. The island has a handful of small hotels, beaches and restaurants, but most visitors prefer to visit La Gomera via ferry as a day trip from nearby Tenerife. The island’s terrain is dominated by Garajonay National Park, the world’s largest pre-glacial forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a natural paradise, home to species that have disappeared in other parts of the world. Visitors can walk through a green mass of prehistoric vegetation unique to the Macaronesian region. Millions of years ago, this vegetation covered the tropics and now survives only in La Gomera thanks to its temperate climate.
A day trip around the island also includes visits to the capital of San Sebastian – once visited by Christopher Columbus on his way to discover the new world – and Agulo, a small village known as the “jewel of La Gomera”, which sits up on a natural platform giving visitors an expansive views of the ocean. The stunning panoramic views provided while touring the island are worth the visit alone.
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is the northern and easternmost island of the Canaries and is home to some of the most beautiful nature of the archipelago. Similar to Tenerife, Lanzarote has a wide array of accommodations with beaches of golden sand and bright blue waters. The island was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993. And in 2015, it became the first destination in the world to receive a Biosphere Responsible Tourism Certification.
One of the most popular excursions when visiting Lanzarote is to Timanfaya National Park, which features tours of the island’s (still-active) volcanos. Another adventure includes visiting the Cueva de los Verdes, a seven-kilometer-long volcanic tube which was formed about 4,000 years ago when the surface of a lava flow cooled and hardened while the molten river of lava still flowed beneath it. At the end of these tubes are the famous Jameos Dal Aqua lava caves, which are a series of beautiful natural spaces turned into an underground concert hall, restaurant, and Salt Lake molded by the hand of the artist César Manrique.
Gran Canaria
Beaches, beaches, and more beaches! For those visitors who love to sit on the beach, the south coast of Gran Canaria should be at the top of your travel list. In fact, almost a quarter of the island of Gran Canaria is beach. This includes a protected reserve of huge sand dunes stretching in layers out to the sea.
Gran Canaria is in the middle of the Canaries and is the southernmost autonomous community of Spain. It is considered the capital island of the Canary archipelago and is most frequented by European visitors looking to take a break. It has been referred to as a “mini continent” due to the variety of terrain and activity. The beaches and resorts blanketing the southside of the island are the main attraction, but visitors to Gran Canaria can also trek through the Canary pine forests (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), take a day trip to some small seaside fishing villages, visit one of Gran Canaria’s cultural museums, or check into a wide range of spas and wellness centers.
Less Traveled Islands: Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, and La Graciosa
While Fuerteventura is almost as big as Tenerife, it isn’t as popular a destination. The summer trade winds and winter swells of the Atlantic make this a year-round surfers’ paradise. Sailors, scuba divers, and big-game fishermen are all drawn to these clear blue Atlantic waters where whales, dolphins, marlin, and turtles are all common sights.
La Palma is to the northwest of the archipelago. Visitors enjoy its incredible landscapes, imposing volcanoes, and deep forests. In 2002, UNESCO declared the whole island of La Palma a World Biosphere Reserve and there’s even a strict light pollution law which makes it ideal for stargazers. This island has less hotels (and thus less visitors) than some of the other islands. It does have a cruise port big enough to attract some of the passing vessels looking to add the Canary Islands to their ports of call.
South of La Palma is the second smallest island of El Hierro. Accessible by ferry and a small, local airport, El Hierro has a few family-owned B&Bs and hotels, as construction is limited by almost the whole island being a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Due to these limitations, the island is charming and very quiet and, compared to the other islands, without any luxury or over-tourism. It maintains a more traditional look and social structure that we know from colonial Spain.
Last on our list, the tiny island of La Graciosa, a 35-minute ferry ride from nearby Lanzarote. With a population of around 700 residents – and sporting unpaved sand roads that are mostly traversed by foot or bike – it’s the smallest of the archipelago. It only officially became an island in the Canary archipelago in 2018. It has a quaint port, and a few mostly deserted beaches. It does have some small B&Bs and bar-restaurants, but more ideal for those that truly want to get away for a day trip.
Whichever Canary island is best for you, there is so much to explore and experience; that’s the reason they are one of our favorite destinations here at Quest Travel Adventures. Let us help provide exciting and unique trips to these unique destinations. Call us today for a customized quote at 1800-693-1815 or visit our website and take a look at our Canary Islands packages here.
Which Canary Island Should I Visit?
I’ve been in the Canary Islands for a few months and a question I’ve been asked a lot is “which Canary Island should I visit?”.
So, here goes.
In this blog post you’ll find out what you can expect to find on each one, and from there you can make your own decision on where you want to go.
I don’t think you can compare one to another & one will be better suited to you based on your own preferences.
The Canary Islands
The canaries are a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, just 100km off the coast of Morocco, Africa. Their location means that the weather is warm all year round, making them the perfect winter escape and a fantastic summer holiday destination.
Formed of 8 main islands, across a geographical landscape of only 473km, they are so close together, yet they couldn’t be more different.
Each one has its own unique offering.
From Lanzarote; the island of 1000 volcanoes to La Gomera’s dense rainforests, you will find a diverse mix of landscapes. So, when you ask me, “Which Canary island is your favourite?” or “Which Canary Island should I visit?” – it’s impossible to say.
If you have time, I highly recommend checking them all out!
We’ll Start at the top right of the map and make our way down, so first up is Lanzarote and its neighbouring island of La Graciosa!
Which Canary Island Should I Visit? – Lanzarote & La Graciosa
What can you expect from visiting Lanzarote?
Lanzarote is the fourth largest island in the Canaries and is approximately 60km long. You can drive from one end of the island to the other in around 1.5 hours.
Lanzarote is known as the land of 1000 volcanoes. It’s pretty obvious from the name that you will find a very unique landscape here. A lot of the island is a Biosphere Reserve meaning the nature and vast lava fields are untouched and protected.
One things that makes Lanzarote unique from the other islands is that all of the buildings are painted white.
This is thanks to the work of local artist, César Manrique, who wanted protect the island’s traditional architectural style. This rule gives the island an elegant and clean feel.
Lanzarote boasts an array of beaches, from volcanic black sand to beautiful soft white sand and incredible natural rock pools for you to swim in.
The island is an exceptional place for sport lovers. You can find most sports here, including freediving/diving, tennis, padel, golf, water sports, cycling, you name it. There are also a lot of mountains and volcanoes for you to hike up.
The Ironman event is held here every year with thousands of international participants taking part. The mountainous terrain of the island alongside the strong northern winds and heat seem to be the perfect place to train for most athletes.
The Canarian Championship surf competitions are held on Famara Beach, Lanzarote so if you love to surf, this could be the island for you.
Lanzarote – Where to Stay
The main tourist areas to stay in are Puerto del Carmen (the most vibrant), Costa Teguise (quieter + windier) and Playa Blanca (older tourists).
If you like to surf, Famara or La Santa would be your best options.
+ The fire mountains (Montañas de fuego) – Timanfaya National Park + Lava fields + Volcanic Vineyards – Lanzarote is famous around the world for its deliciously unique wine that is grown within the lava fields + The best surf in the canary islands – Canarian championships held on Famara beach + Black sand beaches + White sand beaches + Natural rock pools + Volcano hikes + UNESCO world heritage sites + Underwater museum (diving) – Playa Blanca + Dolphin Safaris + A day on the catamaran + Submarine safaris + Explore hidden caves + Up and coming nomad community + Tourist attractions: Jameos del Agua, Cesar Manrique’s house, Mirador del Rio.
What to expect from visiting La Graciosa
La Graciosa is a tiny island located 2km north of Lanzarote and is definitely worth a visit. It is controlled by the municipality of Teguise in Lanzarote and so some say the 2 islands come as a package deal, others argue it is it’s own paradise.
Either way, you should consider adding it to your list if you fancy a day, or two, in beach heaven.
See here for the perfect 2-day itinerary to La Graciosa. Even if you simply want to go for the day, you can find everything you need to know about this island in my blog.
What can you expect to find in La Graciosa?
Arguably the most beautiful beaches in the Canary Islands (Playa de las Conchas & Montaña Amarilla) with crystal clear, turquoise waters. The most laid back of the Canary Islands – you’ll instantly feel relaxed once you step of the boat. You feel like you’ve gone back in time – there are no tarmacked roads, only sand. The perfect place to escape for a few days
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What can you expect from visiting Fuerteventura?
Fuerteventura is one of the quieter islands, with a relaxed vibe and beautiful beaches. It was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in May 2009 and boasts large sand dunes.
It attracts a lot of surfers; including wind and kite surfers, as the name ‘fuerte ventura’ means strong winds (also means strong fortune). There is a great digital nomad community living in the beach town of Corralejos so if you’re working online, this could be the place for you.
Fuerteventura is the 2nd largest island and takes around 1.5 hours to drive from one end to the other.
Cofete beach, Fuerteventura taken by Andrea Miotto.
Things to do in Fuerteventura
Beautiful beaches, especially playa del Sotavento Escape to Cofete beach, South Fuerteventura Visit the Sand Dunes in Corralejo Jandia Lagoon Ajuy caves Wind/Kite Surfing Day trip to Isla de los Lobos; an inhabited island just a 15 minute boat ride away Great nomad community in Corralejo Dolphin tours Visit the traditional windmills Volcano hikes Natural rock pools
Where to Stay in Fuerteventura
Corralejo is a small vibrant beach town that has become very popular among digital nomads. If you want to meet some fellow long-term travellers, Corralejo is a great place to stay.
For a quieter stay, more suited to families, consider staying in El Cotillo or Costa Calma.
What to expect from visiting Gran Canaria
Like Tenerife, Gran Canaria is one of the most diverse islands in the Canaries. Due to this, it has some crazy microclimates which you should prepare for. If you plan to go hiking, it’s best to bring layers that you can take on and off as you venture through the diverse climates.
The sand dunes of Maspalomas are one of the islands iconic attractions and resemble the dessert, in terms of visuals but also weather conditions. It can be extremely hot during the day, and then temperatures plummet at night time.
Gran Canaria boasts some incredible beaches, especially Playa Las Canteras which is a very popular urban beach on the island. The south end of this beach is ideal for surfing.
What to do in Gran Canaria
Sand Dunes in Maspalomas Hike to Roque Nublo Amadores beach Puerto de Mogan Presa de los Pérez – take a picnic and enjoy the dam Laguna de Valleseco – picnic area in the cider county Beaches Diving/snorkelling Surfing Dolphin tours
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Playa del Ingles is one of the liveliest places to be in Gran Canaria. It has plenty of bars and restaurants and is also known as a famous destination for gay tourism.
If you are looking for stunning beaches with a mix of culture, history and also shops, the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the best places to stay on the island.
Maspalomas is a great place to stay with plenty of activities and water sports.
What to expect from visiting Tenerife?
Tenerife is the largest canary island and has a great mix of all of the islands in one. From the green forests in the north to the volcanic landscapes in the south, you’re in for a treat. There are plenty of beaches for you to visit, hikes to explore, and activities for you to do.
The south of Tenerife is hotter and tends to attract the most visitors.
Tenerife is great for families as it has a number of theme and water parks scattered around the island. Adrenaline junkies should go to Costa Adeje for boat tours, scuba, snorkeling and jet skiing activities.
There is also a large digital nomad community in Tenerife.
Things to do in Tenerife
Mount Teide; the highest point in Spain Masca Valley, especially for sunset Black sand beaches (Benijo beach) Anaga National Park Kite surfing at El Medano beach Water sports / diving Los Gigantes Santa Cruz de La Palma – great for shopping Volcano hikes Natural rock pools Costa Adeje Theme parks and water parks (Siam Park – the largest water park in Europe) Dolphin and Whale watching
Where to Stay in Tenerife
Playa de las Americas is a vibrant beach town with lots of people aged around 18-35. Here you will meet a lot of other people and it’s a great place to surf and there is an existing night life if you fancy a party. It can be a bit pricier than neighbouring El Medano.
Los Cristianos is one of the main resorts and you can also look at Costa del Silencio and Las Galletas.
Which Canary Island Should I Visit?
What to Expect when visiting La Gomera
La Gomera really took me by surprise. I hadn’t seen many photos on Instagram and so I went without any real idea of what to expect and I fell in love.
It’s important to note that the further west you go in the Canary islands, the more obvious the micro climates are. La Gomera is the 3rd smallest island with only 22,500 inhabitants yet the change in weather is quite dramatic.
If you hang around the coastal areas, you will be blessed with sun for over 300 days of the year. Drive 30 minutes into the centre of the island and you will find yourself inside a dense tropical rain forest wearing a rain coat.
It’s crazy.
I really enjoyed visiting the rainforest in La Gomera as it is very different to the other islands that are typically dry in landscape.
From the sky you can see the constant patch of clouds that cover the centre of the island, keeping the forest moist. You simply need to pack some layers and you’re good to go.
La Gomera attracts a LOT of hikers. The entire area of the Garajonay National Park is a fascinating hiking area. The island has a mix of deep valleys and steep hills. You can hike along coastal paths, in lush green forests, through red rock or banana plantations and across volcanic landscapes.
There is so much to see that you’ll never get bored hiking in La Gomera. I found this lady’s blog post really helpful as she has hiked many routes and written about what to expect on each one.
Things to do in La Gomera
Visit Garajonay National Park – there are 100’s of walks to do within this national park. You could easily spend a few days here. Visit the waterfalls inside the National Park. Hermigua valley Pescante de Hermigua – the man made sea water swimming pool on the coast Roque de Agando Mirador de Abrante – The lookout and the surrounding red rocks! Drive through Vallehermoso Punta de los Organos – you will need to take a boat trip to see these! It’s around 25e each for a 4 hour journey. Valle Gran Rey + Playa del Ingles – the drive down to this valley is more beautiful than the town itself. Playa Santiago (close to the airport) San Sebastian de La Gomera – the capital city. There are very colourful houses and nice outdoor terraces to enjoy. Definitely worth a short visit.
Where to Stay in La Gomera
Most of the attractions worth seeing in La Gomera are scattered around the island and so you will need to hire a car. I recommend staying central, making it easy to reach all of the locations mentioned above.
We stayed in Hermigua, which is a beautiful and quiet valley located next to Garajonay National Park. This was the perfect spot for us as we wanted to explore most of the day.
Lots of people opt for Valle Gran Rey, a coastal town on the West of La Gomera. I personally didn’t like the town and don’t understand the hype but each to their own 🙂
Another option is to stay in San Sebastian de La Gomera; a very cute town (the capital of La Gomera) with a vibrant atmosphere.
Which Canary Island Should I Visit?
What to expect from visiting La Palma
So, La Palma made its way up to the top of my list when it comes to choosing an island to visit. I was really taken back by its beauty.
La Palma is one of the best places in the world to see the stars, so if you’re like me and love stargazing you’re in for a treat.
The island has probably one of the craziest micro climates of them all. They even have a tunnel that runs from the West side of the island to the East and is it called ‘the weather tunnel’ or ‘el tunel del tiempo’ in Spanish.
It is the CRAZIEST thing I’ve seen, both driving through it and from above at one of the nearby viewpoints. Essentially, it’s sunny on the West side and as you drive through this tunnel, that takes no longer than 30 seconds, you arrive at the East side, completely covered by clouds.
This happens practically every time.
From the viewpoint, you can clearly see the sea of clouds rolling over the top of the tunnel. Nature is a bloody fascinating phenomenon and witnessing this was one of my favourite things to do in La Palma.
Having said that, the constant change in weather temperature is exhausting. I got tired of it pretty quickly. We mistakenly stayed on the East side as it was close to the capital Santa Cruz de La Palma. Our ferry arrived into this port, and the airport was only a 10 minute drive away so it seemed ideal.
However, this side is more prone to be cloudy, so I recommend staying on the west side for guaranteed sun.
Things to do in La Palma
Mirador Astronomico del llano del Jable Playa de Nogales – the most incredible black beach surrounded by green cliffs! Bosque de los tilos – waterfall Roque de los Muchachos – go on an organised tour with Isla Bonita Tours – They are AWESOME! Here you will see the sea of clouds from above Cascada de los colores Poris de la Candelaria – A cave with around 15 houses inside! Playa de Tazacorte Pico Birigoyo – my all time favourite viewpoint to see the clouds! Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente Mirador de la Cumbrecita Parque natural de Cumbre Vieja
What to expect from visiting El Hierro
The smallest island in the Canary islands (if we don’t count La Graciosa!). El Hierro is often forgotten about and sits in the shadows of the bigger islands.
If you have time, you could pay a short visit to this island too.
I try not to compare any of the islands with one another because they are all so different, hence why I am trying to answer this question “which Canary Island should I visit?” in a detailed blog post. However, I’ll be honest, El Hierro wasn’t my favourite.
I made a real effort to find out all the local spots and secrets and to fully emerge myself into what it is that the locals love about their island.
There were some really cool things to see, including a visit to my first ever RED beach whaaaaat.
I would only recommend going for 3-4 days as there isn’t that much to see.
Things to do in El Hierro
Playa el Verodal – the red beach. You should aim to go around golden hour / sunset and see the cliffs and sand light up red! It’s MAGICAL. See here for more information about this beach. Pozo de las Calcosas – a man made sea water pool on the coast Hike in Pico Malpazo El Sabinar – the trees that grow sideways as a result of the strong winds Faro de Orchilla – this lighthouse has featured on many National Geographic magazines, especially photos taken here at sunset. La Restringa – great for fresh fish (try Casa Juan!) Mirador de Isora Villa de Valverde (capital) Natural rock pools; Playa de Tacoron, Charco Los Sargos, Charco manzo Mirador de la Peña El charco azul “The smallest hotel in the world”
Where to stay in El Hierro
The best places to stay are Valverde (the capital city as there is always something open), Las Puntas or La Frontera.
Which Canary Island Should I Visit?
So, there you have it. This took me a bloody long time to create so I really hope you find it valuable and it helps answer your question “Which Canary Island should I visit?”.
I’m sure you can understand now after reading through this blog why I think it’s impossible to answer the question. They are so close together, yet SO different. My favourite island may not be your favourite, and so I hope that with this information you can choose the one that you think will be right for you.
If you head to the Canarias and use any tips from this blog, I’d love to know! You can connect with me on Instagram or leave a comment below.
Happy travels! 🙂
Family holidays: take your kids to the Canary Islands
“When are we coming back here?” This is the question your children will ask you when they leave the Canary Islands. And all because they want to see dolphins again, ride a camel, have fun driving down high hills, walk through the Garajonay forest again or see a real volcano very close. Do you know what is the most interesting thing? That you will also want to come back here again! To enjoy the sun and long days on the beach, which are possible all year round on the eight islands of the Canary archipelago. The Canary Islands are a privileged destination thanks to an average annual temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, beaches and an incredible variety of natural landscapes. But if you are traveling with children, the Canary Islands are a particularly attractive destination. You just have to tell the children about some of the activities that are possible on the islands to convince them that an unforgettable vacation lies ahead. Here is some of them.
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Camel ride in Fuerteventura
Get to know very cute animals
Camels, for example. Children can go on camel rides along the beaches or through volcanic areas. We will show you where to do it. Namely, in a desert area located next to the beach (Maspalomas, Gran Canaria). Also, children will have the opportunity to learn a lot about animals. What do caimans or giant lizards eat? Let the little ones discover it for themselves at parks like Palmitos Park or Cocodrilo Park on Gran Canaria, or at the Giant Lizard Recovery Center on Hierro.
Excursions to the habitats of these animals are organized on the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. You will see them closer than ever. Perhaps they will greet you with pirouettes and real acrobatic exercises in the water. Want to get to know the marine ecosystem better? On some islands, such as Lanzarote, underwater safaris are organized to explore the seabed.
Tiger in Loro Parque. Puerto de la Cruz
A visit to a very special zoo
Tenerife is sunny and hot… Well, this is the perfect day to visit the penguins. This can be done in the zoological complex Loro Parque, where, along with killer whales, orangutans, jaguars, tigers and parrots, there are many penguins that will make you laugh with their movements.
Anyone who spends several hours in the water in one of the many water parks in the Canary Islands will have the same feeling. It is worth highlighting Siam Park in Tenerife. It is one of the largest water parks in Europe. But you will also find other fun water parks in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. On the last island, don’t forget to use its famous winds to fly a kite with the kids on the beach. In addition, on the island of Gran Canaria you can visit one of the most impressive aquariums in Europe, Poema del Mar.
Forest in Garajonay National Park
Or become a trailblazer…
You can do it in a real rainforest, which you will find in the Garajonay National Park on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of La Gomera. The volcanoes and lava fields of the Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote are also waiting for you. You can visit Tenerife’s Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or explore the unique landscapes of the Hierro and Palma Islands, declared Biosphere Reserves.
Palm Island Observatory
To be astronomers and scientists…
The first step towards a scientific future can be a visit to the astronomical observatories in the area of Roque de los Muchachos on the island of Palma or Teide on the island of Tenerife. You can also acquire new knowledge and have a great time at the Museum of Science and Space in Tenerife and the Elder Museum of Science and Technology in Gran Canaria. Both proposals will satisfy the curiosity of children, since the exhibitions involve the direct participation of young guests.
These are just some of the activities for children that you will find in the Canary Islands. But there are many other activities as well. For example, this is go-karting, water sports, visiting theme parks, watching clouds from observation decks on mountain peaks, relaxing on the beaches and much more. Request detailed information from the tourist offices on the island you are visiting and turn your holiday into an unforgettable family trip.
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Canary Islands is the perfect charter! – INTERPARUS
The ingredients of a good charter are simple: a good sailing area, a good boat, and a friendly crew from the charter company. Imagine that you will get to the most picturesque islands with great weather, on a big new boat packed with entertainment gadgets to the eyeballs, and the professionalism and positive attitude of the team at the highest level! The result is the perfect cruise. Say it doesn’t happen? Read the diary of Tatyana Lisetskaya about a two-week cruise in the Canary Islands.
Ideal charter – Canary Islands
Canary Islands is an archipelago of seven large and several small islands of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa. The islands are one of the autonomous provinces of Spain, so they speak Spanish here, and the currency is the euro. There are two capitals: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (the capital moves every four years).
If you think your name is Canary Islands received because of the large number of canaries living there, then you are mistaken, because it was the canaries that were named after the islands. In fact, the Canary Islands were named by the Romans, who clashed with locals who deified dogs (in Latin, canis means dog).
Our plane landed on the island Tenerife in the city Santa Cruz de Tenerife , which is famous for its magnificent fountain in the main square of the city Plaza de Espana (Plaza de Espana) , as well as the beach Teresitas (Playa de las Teresitas) . By the way, this is one of the few beaches of the island with yellow sand, because most of the beaches of the Canary Islands have black sand due to their volcanic origin, and the sand was brought here from the Sahara, and a breakwater was built to prevent it from being washed away.
From the airport to marina “Santa Cruz” , where our catamaran was parked, 10 minutes drive. We were met by the whole team in full force: the captain – Russian Canadian Andrey, the chef – Italian Ricardo and the stewardess – Karina from Lithuania. Everyone is not new to their field. In addition to us, there were a couple of Europeans on board: Luc (French-Breton) and his wife Sarah (Irish), they planned to buy a similar yacht and decided to arrange a “motivational test drive” for themselves.
The perfect charter – Canary Islands
A light dinner of cheese and wine made for a quick introduction. Before going to bed, we walked around the yacht. For me, such a large catamaran is new: a huge flybridge with a sundeck, a spacious cockpit and a saloon with panoramic windows. Everything is conducive to a pleasant stay.
We prefer to be interested in everything, we immediately told the captain about this. Therefore, in the morning we were invited to purchase wines. After breakfast, which usually consisted of fruit, freshly squeezed juice or coffee, various types of muesli with milk or yogurt, fresh buns and croissants (Ricardo bakes his own bread on the yacht), we went to the liquor store with our chef, who, in addition , is also a sommelier.
Ricardo took us to a small Spanish wine shop. As Ricardo says, it is very important to communicate with the seller, who shares his knowledge and experience in choosing Spanish and local Canarian wines. Also, it is advisable to choose the wines of local small winemakers. Their wines are more natural (large producers very often add chemicals to enhance the taste, and there are already a lot of marketing and advertising costs included in the price). The price was very surprising – from 5 euros for a bottle of good wine, and wines from mainland Spain can be bought for 1.5 euros.
By noon we left the marina under a wind of 25 knots, raised the reefed mainsail and small staysail, but after 5 miles the forecast came true, and the wind literally “turned off”. We had to raise the genoa to keep the yacht going in 7 knots wind. During the night, black volcanic sand blew onto the boat from the mountains, but, going out to sea, we solved this problem by turning on the watermaker and washing off all the sand from the yacht.
Perfect charter – Canary Islands
For lunch, the chef prepared a national potato salad from the Italian island Pantelleria with tomatoes, potatoes, capers, anchovies and red onions marinated in wine vinegar, and Hawaiian pokey: this is tuna marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil with sesame seeds, leeks and chopped fresh ginger. For dessert: fresh Canarian mango smoothie with a small fragrant raspberry.
After lunch we decided to try out our new spinnaker in Jamaican colors. 300 square meters of a brand new spinnaker carried our yacht across the blue ocean for 10 minutes on a fair wind, but a sharp change in the wind to the opposite forced the sail to be shaved, which we quickly did thanks to the “stocking”. The sailing program was over for today, the engines were turned on and after half an hour they dropped anchor in the bay of El Medano. Water at 25 degrees dragged the entire crew to swim. Meanwhile, Ricardo was conjuring over young veal in wine sauce with sweet potatoes. Dinner was magical, with a light breeze and red wine Feuille de Garance, and to end with a great milk dessert with cinnamon and almonds.
The next morning, without waiting for the good wind, which was so necessary for kiting, we went for a walk in the city. El Medano – city of wind and waves. El Medano Bay is the Mecca of kite surfers from all over the world. Kiting is available all year round
By 1 pm the wind picked up and the bay began to fill up with colorful kites. We got back on board, where our friends Luke and Sarah, avid kite surfers, were already “armoured”. We, in turn, prepared cameras and decided to film their exploits from the tender. The wind intensified even more, and Luke, well, was just eager to fight, it was impossible to keep him. Luke and Sarah really turned out to be cool kite surfers, and even we, being on the tender, experienced no less emotions and delight. It was a breathtaking sight.
After such an exciting affair, followed by a light (by Ricardo’s standards) lunch of delicious Ricardo-made spaghetti with pesto, nuts and sun-dried tomatoes and lightly fried Canarian goat cheese with honey. For coffee, Riccardo prepared a delicious Italian creamy dessert – Sabayon, which is made from eggs, white wine and orange peel.
Perfect charter – Canary Islands
In the Canary Islands, we managed to meet our friend Christina, who has been living here for more than 2 years, and she told us some more interesting details about the archipelago. For example, if you get to island La Palma in January-February, you will see how the almond blossoms. Everything looks amazing: everything is in a pink and white haze. Also that one of the local dishes is potatoes boiled in their skins in sea water, and it is served with two types of sauces: mojo rojo (red sauce with paprika) and mojo verde (green sauce with herbs, olive oil). The locals are very fond of pan-fried goat cheese. Cheese is served with honey. By the way, about honey. This is one of the treasures of local cuisine. Due to the unique nature and variety of exotic flora on the island, there is an opportunity to produce unique types of honey. And the so-called palm honey is actually not honey, but boiled syrup from the juice of the Canarian date palm. It is almost black in color and somewhat reminiscent of burnt sugar. Locals say that it boosts immunity and saves from colds. So a jar of honey from an exotic plant is a very good option for a souvenir from the Canary Islands. By the way, it is better to buy honey on Saturday and Sunday at the markets where local producers bring their product for sale.
By 5 pm we weighed anchor and sailed with a tailwind of 20 knots. Having rounded cape Punta Salema , we anchored at a steep picturesque cliff near the city Los Cristianos . We dined at sunset with duck brisket with blueberry sauce, and for dessert – the famous Spanish dessert Crema Catalana, the taste of which was perfectly set off by the Venezuelan Aniversario rum. Mmmmm…. . Unforgettable taste.
The next day we set off from the catamaran to explore on paddle boards (rowing boards) a local landmark – the old wooden schooner “Olympus”, majestically anchored in front of the beach. Coming closer and examining the boat, it was hard for us to imagine how oceans could be crossed on such ships.?! By the way, if you have never been on paddle boards, then this is not a problem, and you need not be afraid. Everything is very simple and within the power of almost anyone.
Upon returning to the boat, we had lunch, ordered in advance by Ricardo, in a traditional Canarian style: local potatoes with two types of mojo rojo and mojo verde sauces, as well as cold cuts of jamon serrano (raw-cured pork ham), spicy and sweet chorizo ( cured pork).
After lunch, another adventure awaited us: the skipper suggested diving with scuba gear. The catamaran was equipped with complete diving kits, 12 brand new colored cylinders and a powerful compressor. It is a sin not to take advantage of such wealth.
It is not difficult to guess that the underwater world of the Canary Islands consists of various volcanic formations, grottoes, arches and caves.
We descended to a depth of 20 meters, where there was a revival. A flock of some colorful fish were looking at us with curiosity, and a small octopus, seeing us, preferred to retreat. Having sailed a little more, we saw majestically passing stingrays. By the way, here you can see many types of stingrays. These are fur cats and stingrays, large black manta rays and others. A moray eel was visible from the crevice, they can be found almost everywhere here, and a giant grouper swam very close by. Local divers say squid, lobster, lobster, cuttlefish and ocean turtles are common. From this list, we saw only small cuttlefish. Time in the underwater world passed very quickly, and we had to get up.
Chilled, but overwhelmed with positive emotions, we returned to the catamaran, where our chef prepared paella with seafood for dinner. At the stern, he installed a special burner, on which he placed a large frying pan – paella. An hour later we were already sitting at the table and enjoying a truly Spanish dish. Delicious paella, sparkling, full-bodied white wine Familia Oliveda, the sound of the ocean and loved ones nearby… What could be better to end a day full of adventure and positive emotions!
Ideal charter – Canary Islands
We decided to spend the next day on the neighboring island La Gomera , located 20 miles to the west. This island is famous, first of all, for its national park – Garajonay, which is under the protection of UNESCO. The main value of the park is laurel forests and thickets of treelike heather.
Sailing weather was good: wind and sun. Raising the sails, we reached the marina San Sebastian de La Gomera 9 in a couple of hours0075, on the east coast. On the way we met a whole family of pilot whales or pilot whales. They are very friendly and are not afraid to get close to the boat. We were lucky enough to get a close look at them. There were several big grinds 6-7m long and a few small grinds. Pilot whales are not an endangered species, but Spain has already adopted a convention to protect these animals.
We planned to anchor in the marina, but the good weather and picturesque shores changed our plans and we lowered the sails and decided to see the south of the island under the motor. The island, one of the few places on the planet, the natural landscapes of which were practically not affected by the influence of civilization. The unique beauty of powerful volcanic rocks, gorges, grottoes and green mountains create an atmosphere of calm and tranquility.
Spotting a small grotto half a mile from our anchorage, we couldn’t resist kayaking. Having put on life jackets (safety on a catamaran is taken very seriously), we lowered the kayak into the water and went to explore the local beauty. There is clear blue water all around, majestic mountains above our heads, created by nature over thousands of years, and we are on a small kayak …
At La Gomera , each cove is interesting and unusual in its own way. In the bay Punto del Espino we met an old pirate ship that was rolling out tourists, and Punta de Los Organos impressed us with its canyons. We anchored in one of the most beautiful places in the south of the island – Valle Gran Rey . Avocados, dates and pineapples are grown in this valley.
Ricardo’s Chinese-style dinner : Rice noodles with vegetables and baked salmon in soy-lemon sauce.
In the morning we weighed anchor and headed back to Tenerife. The wind was quite strong, 20-25 knots, with gusts up to 30. To ensure a comfortable ride, we went close-hauled to the northeast and then went on a fair course to Los Cristianos . The catamaran dived into huge waves, the wind filled the sails – a fantastic sight.
The perfect charter – Canary Islands
Arriving at the bay, we stood in front of the beach. We had a glamorous promenade planned for this evening at Las Americas . Most discos, clubs, restaurants and branded boutiques are concentrated in Las Americas, where prices are quite low (the Canary Islands are a tax-free zone). Many free sandy beaches, which are protected by stone breakwaters, allow you to comfortably swim in the ocean throughout the year. We dined under the igniting Spanish flamenco dance in the restaurant of the same name.
The next morning, our captain announced his serious intentions to catch tuna for dinner. Fresh fish sashimi, what could be better. There is no less fishing tackle on our yacht than on a small trawler. There are even guns for spearfishing. In the morning we made a trip ashore and had “secret” negotiations with the colorful Briton Paul, the world champion in marlin fishing. Paul kindly shared information about fishing spots with us. Paul’s main advice was to get up early for fishing: you see, tuna are not caught when the sun rises and the air temperature rises. We decided to combine fishing with the transition to Gran Canaria . Our captain turned out to be a man of iron discipline, and at exactly 5 o’clock in the morning the catamaran engine started up. We, rubbing our eyes and yawning, crawled to the flybridge and stared at the spinning rods, which the captain had put up to the stern as many as 6 pieces. Serious win! We courageously watched the gear for another half an hour, and then, stretched out on the soft sofas of the flybridge, we fell asleep soundly. We woke up from the noise on the yacht – the captain and the chef on the transom were already getting medium-sized tuna. Yes…. Here they go fishing! We took pictures of the tuna we had already caught and that was our biggest fishing activity.
The richness of the local waters gives a person the opportunity to engage in active fishing. The proof of good conditions is the holding of prestigious competitions in various types of sport fishing, as well as the establishment of a number of records recognized by the International Sport Fishing Association. Competitions are held here for catching swordfish, barracuda, tuna, marlin, etc.
We walked to the island for about 5 hours and stopped abeam the city Patalavaca . In connection with the successful fishing, for dinner, Ricardo prepared us fresh tuna sashimi with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
It is impossible to visit the Canary Islands and not visit the real pearl of Gran Canaria – the dunes Maspalomas , or they are also called “Sahara in miniature” , in the south of the island. In general, the south of Gran Canaria is dominated by low shores with sandy beaches and a more arid climate, while the north is greener and more humid. The Dunes of Maspalomas are a local landmark and also a wildlife sanctuary. There are many sand lizards here. We landed on a five-kilometer beach, walked along the coastal sands, swam, took pictures and returned back to the catamaran.
For lunch our chef made a quinoa salad with vegetables, caramelized pumpkin and a piece of crispy bacon. Very tasty and unusual.
For the night we moved closer to the marina Puerto de Mogan , where we planned to spend the evening in a local restaurant. Thanks to the canals and bridges, Puerto de Mogán is called “The Venice of the Canaries” . Toy snow-white houses decorated with blooming bougainvilleas form narrow pedestrian streets with many cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops. Here you can not only walk along the picturesque streets, but also dive into the depths of the sea in a yellow submarine.
Ideal charter – Canaries
Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the archipelago after Tenerife and Fuerteventura . After a leisurely walk, we stopped at a local colorful bar Сuba Libre . Improvised barrel tables, great music and delicious cocktails added romance to Puerto de Mogan.
If you are a beginner and you don’t have a special cylinder diving training certificate, there is a great alternative on a catamaran – the hook system. It allows you to swim and breathe underwater without heavy air tanks. Instead, a compressor is located on the surface, which supplies air to the diver through a special hose. The hook system does not restrict the diver from being underwater. With this system, we dived to a depth of 7 m.
The next crossing was the last on our ideal active journey. We headed to the capital of Gran Canaria – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , from where we were scheduled to fly home. Having moored at the local marina, we began to pack our bags and prepare for departure. But our captain had completely different plans for the rest of the free day: we definitely had to visit the ancient city of Agaldar (now Galdar) , which was once the center of civilization of the indigenous inhabitants of the island of Guanches, to see the famous caves “El Cenobio de Valeron” . They consist of over 200 bunkers that the ancient inhabitants carved into the rocks, using stone to store grain, food, tools, and more. If you have time, be sure to visit these caves, which are one of the most breathtaking and iconic places – Canaries.
Perfect charter – Canary Islands
We spent the last evening at dinner with our whole company in the cockpit of a catamaran, which has already become so familiar and cozy for us. Light rain fell on the water, candles burned on the table, and a delicious dinner and intoxicating wine warmed the soul and body. And the return home was no longer so sad, because. we will leave the island with a suitcase full of souvenirs and shells that still keep the warmth of the sun and the smell of the ocean, and many photographs will warm us on cold winter evenings in our homeland.
And when, looking at the globe, you choose where to go on your next trip, pay attention to the small islands in northeast Africa, carefully warmed by the warm winds of the hot continent, and washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, this majestic water element that attracts towards you like a magnet.
“Known historical fact: George Washington made the first toast on the first Independence Day of the United States by raising a glass of Canarian malvasia. ”
Text: Tanya Lisetskaya. Photo: Maria Lisenkova, Sasha Goron, Department of Tourism of the Canary Islands
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About the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands (Las Islas Canarias) are an archipelago of 7 large and 6 small islands located in the Atlantic Ocean. This is the only place in Europe where summer reigns all year round. Tourists from all over the world come to this heavenly place to enjoy the sun, the ocean, delicious food and comfort. Tours to the Canary Islands are popular both among supporters of luxury holidays and people with an average budget.
Canaries on the map
The Canary archipelago belongs to Spain, but retains its autonomy. The islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean 100 km northwest of Africa, more precisely from Morocco and Western Sahara.
Population, language and capital
There are 2 capitals on the islands: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The main population is Spaniards. In total there are more than 2 million people. The locals have a very good-natured and cheerful disposition. The main language is Spanish and almost everyone speaks English.
Climate and season
Several types of climate prevail on the islands: tropical, dry and moderately hot. The weather and climate are noticeably different between north and south: the northern islands are greener and wetter, while the southern ones are windy and dry.
Most days of the year are sunny. The water temperature in the ocean never drops below +20 °C.
The lowest air temperature (very rarely) is -10 °C, but it mostly changes during the year from +20 to +30 °C and above. There are no sharp temperature changes in the Canary Islands, so the beach season is open all year round. If you want more intense sunbathing, fly in spring-summer, and for more gentle rays – in autumn-winter.
Relief and nature of the Canary Islands
You won’t be bored in the Canary Islands! Paradise places will satisfy the needs of the most sophisticated travelers. There you can find tropical forests, volcanic deserts, mountain peaks, gorges, dunes, valleys, black and white sand beaches, a variety of underwater and terrestrial life. In general, there is where to walk and what to see.
Religion and culture
Most of the population of the islands is Catholic, so you will find many ancient Catholic churches in the Gothic style. Some people in the Canaries practice paganism (Guanches) and worship a pantheon of gods. Tenerife even has the only “Church of the Guanches” in the world.
Spaniards love fun and holidays. Every year in mid-January they organize the traditional carnival of Las Palmas, which lasts about a month. This is a large-scale and beautiful national celebration.
Wine and winemakers play an important role in the culture of the Canaries. Good wine here is the sea. In honor of the young wine, there is even a feast of St. Andrew, which is celebrated in November.
Spaniards are slow. If you find yourself in the Canaries, then remember the siesta: every day from 13:00 to 16:00. Many islanders actively gesticulate when talking about something or arguing. Don’t take this as aggression. Gestures are the norm for all Spaniards.
The main sights of the Canary Islands
The islands have a lot of both natural and artificial attractions that need to be included in the “must see” list. In addition to various beaches, there are many parks, aquariums, forests, water parks, and viewing platforms in the Canary Islands. More precisely:
On the island of Tenerife you can see the highest point in Spain – Mount Teide.
Safari park-oceanarium “Loro Park”: dolphins, killer whales, beautiful greenery, shows and much more for the whole family.
Timanfaya National Park, in which volcanoes, black sands, valleys, rocky cliffs on the island of Lanzarote.
Lanzarote has an interesting Texas ranch park where you will see dolphins, sea lions, birds of prey and other animals.
Also: Siam Park, Los Hervideros grotto, El Lago Verde lake (laurel forest with hiking trails) and much more.
Visa to the Canary Islands
Residents of Russia need a Schengen visa to enter Spain. The most popular visa is a tourist visa (type D). It is quite easy to get it by collecting the necessary documents. It is better to take care of a visa at least 1.5 months before the planned trip.
Currency and local time
Since Spain is part of the European Union, the main currency of this country (including the Canary Islands) is the euro. It is better to take care of buying the euro in Russia. In the Canaries, you can pay both in cash and by bank cards. If you need to exchange currency in the Canary Islands, this can be done at a bank or an exchange office.
As for local time, the difference with Moscow is -2 hours.
Customs regulations
In addition to drugs, weapons and explosives, non-EU chocolate, dairy and meat products cannot be brought into the Canary Islands.
Rare wood species, elephant bones, tortoise shells are also prohibited.
It is forbidden to export items of historical or artistic value, corals, black sand, pine branches, flowers and plants.
Interesting facts about the Canary Islands
The only species of European camel lives in the Canary Islands;
The writer Shakespeare was so struck by the Canarian cuisine and local wines that he wrote about them in two of his works: The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV;
The island of La Palma has the only airport in the world that is “powered” only by wind energy;
The first golf club in Spain was founded on the island of Gran Canaria in 1891 and is still in operation today;
Gran Canaria produces the cleanest water on Earth;
The Hardia Canario Botanical Garden (Gran Canaria) is the largest in Spain, with over 2,000 plants.
Accommodation options
In the Canary Islands there is a variety of accommodation for every taste and budget: 2-3-4-5* hotels, guest houses, hotels, bungalows, campgrounds, apartments, cottages. You can even rent accommodation in the restored ancient buildings of the island.
Prices for accommodation in hostels – from 15 euros / day, 2 * hotels are already more expensive – from 20 euros / day. In comfortable hotels they charge from 45 euros / day. Rooms in luxury 4-5 * hotels start from 77 euros / day.
Local cuisine
The islands have a variety of cafe-restaurants to suit all tastes. There are many establishments with Spanish cuisine, in which Latin American and African notes can be traced. Prices are quite loyal: a full dinner in an elegant restaurant will cost 75 euros per person (maximum). Lunch in a cafe will be around 5 euros.
Tourists often visit fishermen’s taverns with fresh seafood, bars with unusual cocktails and cafes with home cooking.
Soups are popular: ropa vieja with meat and tomatoes, puchero with meat and pumpkin, and rancho canario with vegetables and chickpeas. The most famous meat dish is pork carne de fiesta. A popular dessert is bienmesabe with lemon, sugar, almonds, cinnamon and egg yolks.
Beaches of the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are an expanse for lovers of diverse beach holidays. More than 1500 km of beaches with white and black sands and rocks are at your disposal. You can sunbathe, play, swim, dive, snorkel.
Popular beaches located in Lanzarote, Fuztreventurei Gran Canaria. Playa de Taganana has black volcanic sand, while Las Teresitas has finer and golden sand.
Many Russians like to relax on the southern beaches of Tenerife: they are long, comfortable and suitable for families with children.
Shopping in the Canaries
Shopping in the Canaries is cheaper than in the rest of Europe. On the islands, stock up on crocodile leather accessories and Spanish designer clothes, local wines, tobacco, flor de gia cheese and honey.
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The Canary Islands is a paradise not far from Russia. The resort is open all year round. A tour to the Canary Islands for two in 2018 can be bought at an attractive price on our website. After endless beaches, cheerful Spaniards and fresh seafood, you will have positive impressions for a lifetime!
Tenerife Canary Islands from Krasnodar
The Canary Islands are a picturesque archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. This is the land of eternal summer with an ideal climate, emerald valleys, sandy beaches and bizarre rocks. The Canary Islands is an autonomous province of Spain, consisting of 7 large islands (El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura) and several small ones. An interesting feature is that the title of the capital of the archipelago is passed to each other every 4 years by the cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The Canary Islands belong to Spain, but the atmosphere here is by no means European. Tourists are attracted by real exotic: magnificent tropical landscapes, soft ocean waves, black volcanic beaches and delicious ripe fruits. Undoubtedly, it is pleasing that this exotic is close and accessible: it takes only a few hours to fly to the islands, excluding transfers. On the Canary Islands, you can not only idly relax on the beach, but also saturate yourself culturally – unique prehistoric monuments, volcanoes, waterfalls, “lunar” valleys of solidified lava are scattered all over the islands. Well, needless to say, here is an excellent service and a real paradise for divers and surfers.
Fantastic Tenerife. The largest island in the archipelago by area. Like all other islands, it is of volcanic origin, which is confirmed by the cap of the Teide volcano already visible from the plane and from the ocean – by the way, this is the highest point in Spain (3718 meters). Teide National Park is included in the UNESCO list: unique nature, breathtaking views, the opportunity to take spectacular photos on convenient viewing platforms bring the volcano and the park to the top places that must be visited not only in the Canary Islands, but throughout Spain.
Another hallmark of Tenerife is the black beaches, which also owe their color to volcanic sand. It is said that such sand has healing properties. Even more surprising is that on one island, 12 climatic zones are concentrated! There are tropical forests, fantastic valleys formed as a result of volcanic activity, various beaches, mountains and cool gorges.
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As for the resort areas, everyone can choose for himself the place where he will be most comfortable. Note that the island is divided by mountains into two main climatic zones: humid, but rich in vegetation, north and more sunny, dry south.
The largest resort is Playa de las Americas. Lovers of adventures in bars, restaurants and discos will feel most comfortable here. Life is in full swing day and night, the narrow streets are filled with the hum of voices, the smells of food are carried from numerous cafes, and sometimes there is nowhere for an apple to fall on the beach.
But the place Los Gigantes, on the contrary, will appeal to lovers of a relaxing holiday. The landscapes that frame the resort are impressive – majestic rocks go into the depths of the ocean, and snow-white yachts surf the water surface.
Those who prefer an active pastime to a relaxed vacation should definitely visit the trail in the Maska Gorge, which has a depth of about 1300 meters. The trail starts from the village of Masca, where no more than 100 people live, and goes to the ocean. Along the way, from the guides, you can hear a lot of amazing legends about treasures and pirates who have been in these places.
Fire-breathing Lanzarote. Lanzarote, the fourth largest island in the Canary archipelago, is located 125 km off the coast of Morocco. Its other, unofficial name is the island of fire-breathing mountains. It is known that three hundred volcanoes are located on its territory. Hence the unusual landscapes – it seems that you are on another planet. It is curious that the coastline of the island is 250 km, but the beaches here are only 30. But the sand here is not only white and black, but also red.
The red color also prevails in the Timanfaya National Park, where the main tourist attraction is the El Diablo restaurant, where they cook on a volcanic grill. Delicious wine is also produced in Lanzarote, the island even has its own wine-growing area, La Geria. And yes, grapes here also grow on volcanic soil.
Varied Gran Canaria. This island is often called a miniature continent, because at 50 sq. There are so many natural areas concentrated in kilometers that one can only be surprised at the imagination of nature that scattered them around the island. But, perhaps, the most unforgettable impression will be made on you by Maspalamos beach. Going to it from the city of the same name, you suddenly find yourself in a real desert – with soft dunes, fine and hot sand and hot sun. But moving along it towards the ocean, you suddenly find yourself on the edge of a dune, descending from which, you will immediately fall into the gentle embrace of the ocean.
So many experiences, but only three islands! There is one more indisputable plus in resting on the Canary Islands – excellent transport links have been established between them, so during your vacation you can visit all seven islands at once. For example, fans of a big ocean wave and free wind should look at the island of Fuerteventura, which is gaining more and more popularity among tourists from all over the world. Gomera Island is considered the greenest place in the archipelago, and the smallest island of the Canary archipelago – Hierro – has almost no beaches, but famous thermal springs are located here. On the contrary, excellent beaches are located on the island of Palma, here you can look into the crater of La Caldera de Taburiente and walk along the picturesque streets of Santa Cruz de la Palma. Indeed, the Canary Islands is an amazing place where you want to return again!
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Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the most famous islands of Spain. At the same time, even in the Balearic and Canary archipelagos (namely, they include all the islands above) there are little-known and unusual islands, about which little has been written in Russian media and blogs. Today we will talk about these and add the islands of Galicia and Murcia.
Cies Islands, Galicia
The three Cies Islands are part of the National Park “Atlantic Islands of Galicia”. It consists of three islands – Monteagudo, Faro and San Martinho.
What is there? Beaches, the lack of any development (you can only stay overnight at the campsite), a limited number of visitors per day (2,200 people) and the stunning waters of the Atlantic. Movement around the island only on foot, it is forbidden to make a fire (even with a gas burner). All in all, the air here will probably be the cleanest you’ve ever breathed before.
Helpful: The ferry to the islands takes 45 minutes from Vigo, tickets can be purchased on mardeons.es, the islands are open to the public from June to September every day, and before that from April only on weekends. A ferry ticket costs from 16 to 18.5 euros for a round-trip ticket.
Formentera, Balearic Islands
The smallest and least known of the islands of the Balearic archipelago (compare to yourself: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera). At the same time, in foreign culture, he always goes in conjunction with Ibiza. Hippies also fled to Formentera and musicians from Ibiza came, the most famous of which are Bob Marley and Pink Floyd.
The easiest way to get to Formentera is from Ibiza. In contrast, it seems that you are on another planet: it is quieter, calmer and somehow older here. It will be like Greece in spirit, plus the underwater life is cool – don’t forget your snorkel mask.
Useful: An excursion into the history of the island can be read on Marin.ru, and you can get there from Ibiza on the ferries of Mediterranea Pitiusa, Trasmapi and Baleària. They go for about 40 minutes, a ticket costs from 16 euros, but if you buy the same day, it will be more expensive – from 20 euros.
Graciosa, Canary Islands
The smallest of the inhabited Canary Islands, Graciosa is part of the Chinijo archipelago. You can get here from Lanzarote, and you should go for beaches, bike rides (there are no asphalt roads here) and a possible meeting with a monk seal.
Helpful: You can get from Lanzarote (Orsola) to Graciosa by ferry Líneas Marítimas Romero. Round-trip – 20 euros.
Gomera, Canary Islands
A small island with a diameter of 25 kilometers has many interesting facts and locations. The most important thing is the Garajonay National Park, on the territory of which a subtropical laurel forest has been preserved. Now they can only be found in Madeira and the Azores. Plus, it was from the capital of the island, the town of San Sebastian, that Christopher Columbus began his journey – even a small museum is dedicated to this. You can travel around the island by car and even bring it by ferry!
Useful: Good article about the sights of the island on Webtenerife. You will have to sail to Homera from the city of Los Cristianos (Tenerife), the cost of a one-way ticket is from 34 euros. Look for Fred Olsen Express and Naviera Armas flights, prices are about the same.
Cabrera, Balearic Islands
A place where Mallorcans escape from tourists. Only 16 kilometers – and you already have a national park (also called “Cabrera”), a castle (also called Cabrera), walks and snorkeling. By the way, Cabrera is a whole archipelago, not just one island. The island also has a limit on the number of visitors per day (200, and in August – 300) and there is only one cafe, so take your food with you!
Useful: Cabrera has a very cool visitor center, don’t be lazy to stop by. The center itself is located in Colonia Sant Jordi, for more details see CV Cabrera. Plus there is also a small aquarium with local fish. To get to the island, you will have to pay for a sightseeing boat, the cost of which starts from 50 euros. It is easy to book it right on the spot – on the beach in Colonia Sant Jordi.
Ons, Galicia
Also part of the National Park “Atlantic Islands of Galicia”, the islet of Ons (together with two smaller islands – Onseta and Onsa) is often visited by those tourists who did not manage to get to the more famous Cies (because tickets for it run out ). And do not remain disappointed! Naturally, the beaches are interspersed with steep slopes (once the island was part of the Pyrenees and connected with the territory of Spain) – the beaches are considered not only excellent, but also not crowded, plus there is a separate nudist beach for lovers of naturalism. And of course, diving, trekking, birdwatching – all your favorite hobbies of the near future.
Helpful: Melide beach is nudist and Area dos Cans is the most crowded because it is close to the marina. There is a cute lighthouse on the island (Faro de Ons). Look for good articles about the islands of Ons on Galicia365 and My Guide Galicia, and ferry tickets – on Mar de Ons, there are from Vigo, there are from smaller towns.
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Hierro, Canary Islands
Previously, the island was called Meridiana – it was here that the zero meridian passed until 1885. The westernmost of the islands of Spain, it, of course, was considered the end of the world – few people sailed to it (including, of course, tourists). This contributed to the conservation and preservation of endemics, however, it did not prevent the island from being populated by 10 thousand happy Spaniards. And, of course, diving here is also cool, because you are already far in the Atlantic Ocean: rays, moray eels, tuna, crabs and even whale sharks – everyone will want to see you in the lens (remember, a good mask is your best friend on a tour of the Spanish islands) .
Useful: The ferry Naviera Armas sails from Tenerife for two and a half hours and costs like a cast-iron bridge – 100 euros round trip.
Fraile, Murcia
A small island located in Murcia, next to the extremely picturesque town of Aguilas. Round and small, the island looks like Mont Saint-Michel from a distance. It also seems that you can walk to Fraile on the rocks (no). As you already understood, there is also a chic underwater life.
Es Vedra, Balearic Islands
But now it will be interesting: landing is prohibited on Es Vedra, boats do not go there (more precisely, the “as agreed” rule comes into force). The island itself is unexpectedly considered the third most geomagnetic force on Earth after the North Pole and the Bermuda Triangle. Many legends have been written about the island: that Hannibal (the real one, not Lecter) was allegedly born here, or that Es Vedra is the peak of Atlantis, or that stone for the Egyptian pyramids was mined in this place, and the sirens seduced Odysseus with singing here. If it became interesting, then there are two ways to see the island: from the observation decks in Ibiza or from a boat that you have to rent.
Lobos, Canary Islands
This uninhabited island, which is also a nature reserve, has a sad story. It is named after the lobos del mar (sea wolf) seals, whose population was, of course, exterminated. There is a cafe on the island, whose workers come from Fuerteventura every day.
Useful: if you are going to Lobos, then keep in mind that there is also a limit, but in terms of the time you can spend on the island: a maximum of 200 people in the morning (from 10:00 to 14:00) and another 200 from 14:00: 00 to 18:00. A pass to the island must be ordered separately on the website, but for some carriers it is included in the ticket price.
Arosa, Galicia
You can come to Arosa by car or bicycle – a two-kilometer bridge stretches to the island. The island is the world’s second most important center for mussel farming, with 1,800 platforms owned by hundreds of sailors. Obviously, if you love mussels, then you definitely need to go to Arosa: see how mussels are grown and, of course, eat something. Well, do not forget about the beaches and snorkeling.
Useful: An article about how mussels are grown in Galicia on Galicia365. ru.
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Near the northernmost point of the island of La Palma, at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, there is a real underwater cemetery. In 1570, pirates attacked a ship carrying 40 Jesuit priests. During the fight, the captain of the ship suggested that the monks take up arms and defend themselves together with the crew. But they refused, saying that they would help the wounded and pray to God for salvation.
When the Protestant pirates took over the ship, they demanded the priests to renounce the Catholic faith, but they preferred death to apostasy. In memory of their feat, local residents installed forty stone crosses at the bottom.
At the end of the 20th century, UNESCO declared this memorial complex a natural reserve, which demonstrates the balance of interaction between nature and man. The burial site attracts thousands of diving enthusiasts every year, but only a few manage to look at these mystical places, since you can dive to a depth of 25 meters only in sunny and calm weather.
How to find: Las Cruces de Malpique is located at the very beginning of the Costa el Faro highway, near the famous Fuencaliente Lighthouse, which marks the southernmost part of the island.
Canarian juniper Sabina de El Hierro, El Hierro
El Hierro is the smallest island of the Canary archipelago and not particularly visited by tourists. On the one hand, it is difficult to find five-star hotels and developed infrastructure here. But on the other hand, the island is popular with lovers of rural tourism and those who want to get away from the tourist bustle and see untouched nature.
One of the amazing places, because of which the fame of the island has spread all over the world – juniper forests. It is definitely worth climbing to the top of the island, as the path there runs through a protected park full of untouched relic plants.
On the way up, a wonderful view of the El Golfo valley opens up. By the way, on the highest point of the island, on the mountain peak of La Dehesa, the oldest El Hierro tree grows. Under the influence of strong winds, it changed the direction of growth by 180 degrees, spreading its branches in the wind, bending down to the ground. Now this juniper is a natural treasure of El Hierro.
How to find: The attraction is located in the west of the island (move along the HI-500 highway), not far from the holy places of Nuestra Señora de los Reyes. It is better to leave the car in the parking lot – already a few minutes walk from it there is a sign “Sabina de El Hierro” with the tree itself.
Los Organon ( Los ó Rganos ), La Homer
in the north-west of the LA Gomer island, Vallehermoso coast (Vallehermoso), and is located in an organic monument, which is an organized monument, which is a scales, which is a scan, which is a scan, which is a scan of the scales. from ancient volcanic rocks. Due to the rapid cooling and subsequent destruction of the lava, the mountain began to resemble a huge organ, the pipes of which rise from the bottom of the ocean, and end high in the sky.
Its height reaches almost 700 meters, and its area is more than 150 hectares. Every year this miracle of nature attracts more and more tourists, and, of course, is the “calling card” of the island. By the way, it was the visual similarity of the monument to the organ that became the reason for its name.
How to find : Since the monument can only be reached by water, boats are offered from the tourist centers in Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago, the routes of which go around the island along east coast and pass Los Organos.
Lunar landscapes ( Lunar Landscape ), Tenerife
There is an amazing place in Tenerife, getting here, you can hardly recognize where you are – on Earth or on the Moon. The landscapes of this place have become the scenery for many films. This is how Star Wars was filmed here.
Lunar landscapes, like many other natural beauties of the island, were created by the activity of the Teide volcano, and once again prove that there is no more talented artist than nature. For many millennia, under the influence of strong winds and underwater currents, erosion of lava rock occurred. This is how these amazing places were formed, unlike anything else.
In addition, there are wonderful views from here – the top of the island of Gran Canaria, which literally glides over the water surface, and the majestic volcano Teide.
How to find it: The only way to reach this place is on a 13 km long hillside trail, which is classified as a medium difficulty trek. The path starts from the mountain village of Vilaflor in the southern part of the island and passes through the Canarian pine forests along rocky paths.
Roque Nublo, Gran Canaria
Roque Nublo is a natural monument located above sea level in the heart of the island, in the town of Tejeda. In ancient times, local aborigines considered this statue to be a god descended to earth and worshiped him as a shrine.
This monument is located at an altitude of 1813 meters above sea level, and its own height reaches 80 meters. You can see the top of Roque Nublo only in cloudless weather. By the way, in clear weather, the neighboring island of Tenerife, and sometimes La Gomera, is clearly visible from there.
How to get there: To see this beauty, travelers will have to make their way along narrow mountain paths paved with stones. The route to Roque Nublo, 5 kilometers long, starts from the main road. Along the way, you will also see the natural monuments of Roque de la Rana and El Roque de El Fraile. Excursions there are made from all nearby settlements.
Las Peñitas ravine, Fuerteventura
Las Peñitas ravine is one of the most unusual places on the island, which was formed after the civil war. From the observation deck you will have a wonderful view: a green oasis in the middle of a stone desert. An underground river flows out from under the man-made dam, which ends in a small lake full of beautiful aquatic plants.
But this place is famous not only for its mesmerizing views, but also for its high cliffs, which consist of huge blocks of granite. Many climbers of all skill levels come here from all over the world to conquer the tops of these rocks.
How to get there: Travelers wishing to see the ravine can leave their car at the nearby town of Vega de Rio Palmas and follow the FV-30 road on foot.
Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote
If it weren’t for the bright blue sky, Lanzarote’s photographs could be mistaken for Martian landscapes. Even 300 years ago, the island was rich in plant culture, but at the beginning of the 18th century, as a result of strong eruptions, it changed beyond recognition and became known as the “Land of Fire-Breathing Mountains”.
Timanfaya National Park, spread over 5000 hectares, fully demonstrates the unique beauty of the island, leaving no visitor indifferent. Everyone here will have the opportunity to look into the mouth of the volcano and plunge into the world of prehistoric landscapes.
How to find: It is quite easy to get to the national park from the town of El Golfo, which, like Timanfaya, is located in the South-West of the island.
May is a very pleasant time to visit Majorca, Balearic Islands, when spring is in full bloom.
Is Majorca Warm in May?
The average temperature for May is 17.5°C, which is made up of highs of 22.5°C and lows of 15°C.
Hottest and Coldest May Temperatures
The highest temperature ever recorded in Majorca in May is an impressive 34°C, with the lowest recorded May temperature being only 2°C.
Does It Rain In May In Majorca?
With an average of 30mm of rainfall spread across seven days, there is a small chance you’ll experience some rain during your holiday.
How Warm Is The Sea In Majorca In May?
The average sea temperature in May in Majorca is a refreshingly cool 18°C, despite the generally high humidity.
May Sunshine Hours In Majorca
During May you can expect an average of 12 hours of sunshine each day in Majorca, which varies according to the cloud density. In spite of the daily sunshine, Majorca experiences around three foggy days each May.
Majorca Hotels in May
Aucanada
When it comes to self-catering accommodation, Aucanada Club is one of the best hotels in Alcudia. Made up of 62 apartments and 11 villas, each unit comes equipped with two bedrooms, terrace or balcony, laundry room and kitchen complete with everything you’ll need to cook your own meals. There are loads of amenities available, such as mini market, gym, swimming pools and Jacuzzi.
Hotel Illa d’Or
If you’re looking for a spa break, it doesn’t get much better than Hotel Illa d’Or in Puerto Pollensa. Here you can choose between individual, standard and double rooms, as well as a selection of suites. Facilities are numerous and include WiFi access, bar, restaurant, sports facilities and spa with massage and treatment services.
Inturotel Cala Esmeralda
Inturotel Cala Esmeralda in Cala d’Or is perfect for couples wanting a romantic escape. This adults only hotel features swimming pools, wellness centre, beach bar and organised entertainment throughout the day. There are loads of sporting activities available in the immediate area, such as sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, hiking, running, golf and tennis.
Valentin Puerto Azul Aparthotel
Families and couples searching for holiday accommodation in Majorca should take a look at Valentin Puerto Azul Aparthotel in Puerto Pollensa. Very close to the beach and the centre of the resort, this hotel offers many facilities for everyone to enjoy, including WiFi, swimming pools, children’s activities and adults’ entertainment.
Protur Vista Badia Aparthotel
Protur Vista Badia Aparthotel in Sa Coma is another top pick when it comes to accommodation in Majorca. This four-star hotel features one-bedroom apartments and studios, each of which comes complete with full bathroom, air conditioning, heating, balcony, plasma TV, phone and kitchen. There are many facilities available to guests, such as WiFi, gym, swimming pools, Jacuzzi, pool bar, restaurants, sauna and children’s club.
Majorca Beach for May
Cala Mondrago
If you’re searching for a secluded beach to spend the day, Cala Mondrago might be just the place. Lined by two large cliffs, this beach has calm, clear waters which create the ideal conditions for swimming and snorkelling. Facilities are extensive and include a bar/restaurant, sun loungers, shades, pedalo hire and free parking nearby.
Cala Mesquida
Although Majorca isn’t known for its surfing opportunities, Cala Mesquida is a top location to ride some waves. This Blue Flag beach is unprotected from the wind, which makes it ideal for surfing and similar water sports, like kitesurfing and body boarding. Here you’ll find a handful of facilities, such as sun loungers, parasols and pedaloes, with a selection of restaurants and bars in the local area.
Bars and Restaurants
Es Pati
Es Pati is a popular restaurant found in the north east of Majorca in Sant Llorenc des Cardassar. The menu changes regularly, so there will always be something new for you to try. Most people travel to the restaurant to sample the five-course surprise menu, which leaves you guessing what you’ve ordered until it arrives on your plate.
Boston O’Brady’s
Boston O’Brady’s in Santa Ponsa is another top choice when it comes to dining out in Majorca. This restaurant serves massive portions and is great value for money, making it ideal for those on a budget break. The staff here are very friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have a great evening.
Ruby Tuesdays
Ruby Tuesday’s in Palma Nova is a top choice for couples and families looking for a bit of evening entertainment during their holiday. Located on the coast, this bar offers loads for the whole family to enjoy, including activities such as bingo, games, quizzes and karaoke. There is also a great line up of live acts every night, to keep the whole family smiling.
Linekers
If you want to keep up with the latest sport during your stay, make sure you visit Linekers in Alcudia, where you’ll find almost every game and match shown across 22 large screens and a huge projector. Several football matches can be shown at one time, so you’ll never have to miss your favourite team playing. After sunset, Lineker’s drops its sports atmosphere in favour of a nightclub vibe with DJs and dance tunes played until the early morning.
Things to do in Majorca in May
The Mondrago Natural Park
The Mondrago Natural Parkis a great place for the whole family to spend the day. Located on the south east coast close to Santanyi, this area is full of white sand beaches where you can soak up the sun and enjoy a dip in the sea. There is also an information centre open from 9am until 4pm where you can find out information about the park and the migratory birds which pass through.
Little Railway Journey
Railway enthusiasts won’t want to miss the chance to visit the Ferrocarril de Soller. Known as one of the “great little railway journeys of the world”, this train begins at the terminal close to the Plaza de España in Palma and travels to Soller. On this journey you pass by many orange groves, olive groves and remote farmhouses. The whole trip takes around an hour and is a great way to unwind whatever the weather.
Mallorca May Weather, Average Temperature (Spain)
Daily high temperatures increase by 7°F, from 70°F to 77°F, rarely falling below 63°F or exceeding 84°F.
Daily low temperatures increase by 7°F, from 50°F to 57°F, rarely falling below 43°F or exceeding 63°F.
For reference, on August 4, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Mallorca typically range from 67°F to 87°F, while on January 27, the coldest day of the year, they range from 40°F to 59°F.
Average High and Low Temperature in May in MallorcaMay112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313135°F35°F40°F40°F45°F45°F50°F50°F55°F55°F60°F60°F65°F65°F70°F70°F75°F75°F80°F80°F85°F85°F90°F90°F95°F95°FAprJunMay 170°FMay 170°F50°F50°FMay 3177°FMay 3177°F57°F57°FMay 1172°FMay 1172°F52°F52°FMay 2175°FMay 2175°F55°F55°F
The daily average high (red line) and low (blue line) temperature, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding average perceived temperatures.
The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the hourly average temperatures for the quarter of the year centered on May. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day.
Average Hourly Temperature in May in Mallorca
Average Hourly Temperature in May in MallorcaMay112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313112 AM12 AM2 AM2 AM4 AM4 AM6 AM6 AM8 AM8 AM10 AM10 AM12 PM12 PM2 PM2 PM4 PM4 PM6 PM6 PM8 PM8 PM10 PM10 PM12 AM12 AMAprJuncoldcoolcomfortablecomfortablewarmcold
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The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.
The month of May in Mallorca experiences essentially constant cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy remaining about 39% throughout the month. The highest chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 41% on May 17.
The clearest day of the month is May 31, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 63% of the time.
For reference, on October 31, the cloudiest day of the year, the chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 46%, while on July 21, the clearest day of the year, the chance of clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies is 90%.
Cloud Cover Categories in May in Mallorca
Cloud Cover Categories in May in MallorcaMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%AprJunJul 2190%Jul 2190%May 160%May 160%May 3163%May 3163%May 1159%May 1159%May 2160%May 2160%clearmostly clearpartly cloudymostly cloudyovercast
The percentage of time spent in each cloud cover band, categorized by the percentage of the sky covered by clouds.
A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. In Mallorca, the chance of a wet day over the course of May is rapidly decreasing, starting the month at 17% and ending it at 11%.
For reference, the year’s highest daily chance of a wet day is 25% on November 19, and its lowest chance is 3% on July 14.
Probability of Precipitation in May in Mallorca
Probability of Precipitation in May in MallorcaMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%0%2%2%4%4%6%6%8%8%10%10%12%12%14%14%16%16%18%18%20%20%AprJunMay 117%May 117%May 3111%May 3111%May 1114%May 1114%May 2112%May 2112%rain
The percentage of days in which various types of precipitation are observed, excluding trace quantities: rain alone, snow alone, and mixed (both rain and snow fell in the same day).
Rainfall
To show variation within the month and not just the monthly total, we show the rainfall accumulated over a sliding 31-day period centered around each day.
The average sliding 31-day rainfall during May in Mallorca is decreasing, starting the month at 1.3 inches, when it rarely exceeds 2.8 inches or falls below 0.3 inches, and ending the month at 0.7 inches, when it rarely exceeds 1.6 inches or falls below 0.1 inches.
Average Monthly Rainfall in May in Mallorca
Average Monthly Rainfall in May in MallorcaMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310.0 in0.0 in0.5 in0.5 in1.0 in1.0 in1.5 in1.5 in2.0 in2.0 in2.5 in2.5 in3.0 in3.0 inAprJunMay 11.3 inMay 11.3 inMay 310.7 inMay 310.7 inMay 111.2 inMay 111.2 inMay 210.9 inMay 210.9 in
The average rainfall (solid line) accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted line is the corresponding average snowfall.
Over the course of May in Mallorca, the length of the day is increasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day increases by 53 minutes, implying an average daily increase of 1 minute, 46 seconds, and weekly increase of 12 minutes, 24 seconds.
The shortest day of the month is May 1, with 13 hours, 53 minutes of daylight and the longest day is May 31, with 14 hours, 46 minutes of daylight.
Hours of Daylight and Twilight in May in Mallorca
Hours of Daylight and Twilight in May in MallorcaMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310 hr24 hr4 hr20 hr8 hr16 hr12 hr12 hr16 hr8 hr20 hr4 hr24 hr0 hrAprJunnightnightdaydayMay 113 hr, 53 minMay 113 hr, 53 minMay 3114 hr, 46 minMay 3114 hr, 46 min
The number of hours during which the Sun is visible (black line). From bottom (most yellow) to top (most gray), the color bands indicate: full daylight, twilight (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and full night.
The latest sunrise of the month in Mallorca is 6:48 AM on May 1 and the earliest sunrise is 26 minutes earlier at 6:22 AM on May 31.
The earliest sunset is 8:41 PM on May 1 and the latest sunset is 27 minutes later at 9:08 PM on May 31.
Daylight saving time is observed in Mallorca during 2022, but it neither starts nor ends during May, so the entire month is in daylight saving time.
For reference, on June 21, the longest day of the year, the Sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets 14 hours, 58 minutes later, at 9:18 PM, while on December 21, the shortest day of the year, it rises at 8:04 AM and sets 9 hours, 22 minutes later, at 5:27 PM.
Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in May in Mallorca
Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in May in MallorcaMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031312 AM4 AM6 AM8 AM10 AM12 PM2 PM4 PM6 PM8 PM10 PM12 AMAprJun6:22 AM6:22 AMMay 319:08 PMMay 319:08 PM6:48 AM6:48 AMMay 18:41 PMMay 18:41 PM6:32 AM6:32 AMMay 168:56 PMMay 168:56 PMSolarMidnightSolarMidnightSolarNoonSunriseSunset
The solar day over the course of May. From bottom to top, the black lines are the previous solar midnight, sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and the next solar midnight. The day, twilights (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and night are indicated by the color bands from yellow to gray.
The figure below presents a compact representation of the sun’s elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon) and azimuth (its compass bearing) for every hour of every day in the reporting period. The horizontal axis is the day of the year and the vertical axis is the hour of the day. For a given day and hour of that day, the background color indicates the azimuth of the sun at that moment. The black isolines are contours of constant solar elevation.
Solar Elevation and Azimuth in May in Mallorca
Solar Elevation and Azimuth in May in MallorcaMay112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313112 AM12 AM2 AM2 AM4 AM4 AM6 AM6 AM8 AM8 AM10 AM10 AM12 PM12 PM2 PM2 PM4 PM4 PM6 PM6 PM8 PM8 PM10 PM10 PM12 AM12 AMAprJun001010202020303040405050506060700001010202030303040405050606070
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Solar elevation and azimuth over the course of May 2022. The black lines are lines of constant solar elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon, in degrees). The background color fills indicate the azimuth (the compass bearing) of the sun. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries of the cardinal compass points indicate the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).
The figure below presents a compact representation of key lunar data for May 2022. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the colored areas indicate when the moon is above the horizon. The vertical gray bars (new Moons) and blue bars (full Moons) indicate key Moon phases. The label associated with each bar indicates the date and time that the phase is obtained, and the companion time labels indicate the rise and set times of the Moon for the nearest time interval in which the moon is above the horizon.
The time in which the moon is above the horizon (light blue area), with new moons (dark gray lines) and full moons (blue lines) indicated. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.
May 2022
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We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night.
The chance that a given day will be muggy in Mallorca is increasing during May, rising from 0% to 8% over the course of the month.
For reference, on August 12, the muggiest day of the year, there are muggy conditions 67% of the time, while on January 1, the least muggy day of the year, there are muggy conditions 0% of the time.
Humidity Comfort Levels in May in Mallorca
Humidity Comfort Levels in May in MallorcaMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%AprJunMay 10%May 10%May 318%May 318%May 111%May 111%May 213%May 213%muggymuggyhumidhumidcomfortablecomfortabledrydryoppressiveoppressive
The percentage of time spent at various humidity comfort levels, categorized by dew point.
This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector (speed and direction) at 10 meters above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.
The average hourly wind speed in Mallorca is decreasing during May, decreasing from 10.1 miles per hour to 8.6 miles per hour over the course of the month.
For reference, on December 16, the windiest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 13.1 miles per hour, while on July 23, the calmest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 7.4 miles per hour.
Average Wind Speed in May in Mallorca
Average Wind Speed in May in MallorcaMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310 mph0 mph5 mph5 mph20 mph20 mph25 mph25 mph30 mph30 mphAprJunMay 110. 1 mphMay 110.1 mphMay 318.6 mphMay 318.6 mphMay 169.3 mphMay 169.3 mph
The average of mean hourly wind speeds (dark gray line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
The hourly average wind direction in Mallorca throughout May is predominantly from the east, with a peak proportion of 36% on May 31.
Wind Direction in May in Mallorca
Wind Direction in May in MallorcaWEMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%100%20%80%40%60%60%40%80%20%100%0%AprJunwestsoutheastnorth
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The percentage of hours in which the mean wind direction is from each of the four cardinal wind directions, excluding hours in which the mean wind speed is less than 1.0 mph. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries are the percentage of hours spent in the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).
Mallorca is located near a large body of water (e.g., ocean, sea, or large lake). This section reports on the wide-area average surface temperature of that water.
The average surface water temperature in Mallorca is increasing during May, rising by 6°F, from 62°F to 67°F, over the course of the month.
Average Water Temperature in May in Mallorca
Average Water Temperature in May in MallorcaMay112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313155°F55°F60°F60°F65°F65°F70°F70°F75°F75°FAprJunMay 162°FMay 162°FMay 3167°FMay 3167°FMay 1163°FMay 1163°FMay 2165°FMay 2165°F
The daily average water temperature (purple line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
Definitions of the growing season vary throughout the world, but for the purposes of this report, we define it as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures (≥ 32°F) in the year (the calendar year in the Northern Hemisphere, or from July 1 until June 30 in the Southern Hemisphere).
The growing season in Mallorca typically lasts for 12 months (353 days), from around January 24 to around January 12, rarely starting after March 8, or ending before December 19.
The month of May in Mallorca is reliably fully within the growing season.
Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in May in Mallorca
Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in May in Mallorcagrowing seasonMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%AprJun100%May 16100%May 16very coldcoldcoolcomfortablewarmhot
frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering
The percentage of time spent in various temperature bands. The black line is the percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season.
Growing degree days are a measure of yearly heat accumulation used to predict plant and animal development, and defined as the integral of warmth above a base temperature, discarding any excess above a maximum temperature. In this report, we use a base of 50°F and a cap of 86°F.
The average accumulated growing degree days in Mallorca are increasing during May, increasing by 434°F, from 627°F to 1,061°F, over the course of the month.
Growing Degree Days in May in Mallorca
Growing Degree Days in May in MallorcaMay1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131500°F500°F600°F600°F700°F700°F800°F800°F900°F900°F1,000°F1,000°F1,100°F1,100°F1,200°F1,200°FAprJunMay 1627°FMay 1627°FMay 311,061°FMay 311,061°FMay 11749°FMay 11749°FMay 21893°FMay 21893°F
The average growing degree days accumulated over the course of May, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
This section discusses the total daily incident shortwave solar energy reaching the surface of the ground over a wide area, taking full account of seasonal variations in the length of the day, the elevation of the Sun above the horizon, and absorption by clouds and other atmospheric constituents. Shortwave radiation includes visible light and ultraviolet radiation.
The average daily incident shortwave solar energy in Mallorca is gradually increasing during May, rising by 0.8 kWh, from 6.6 kWh to 7.4 kWh, over the course of the month.
Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in May in Mallorca
Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in May in MallorcaMay11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310 kWh0 kWh2 kWh2 kWh3 kWh3 kWh4 kWh4 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh6 kWh6 kWh7 kWh7 kWh8 kWh8 kWh9 kWh9 kWhAprJunMay 16.6 kWhMay 16.6 kWhMay 317.4 kWhMay 317. 4 kWhMay 167.0 kWhMay 167.0 kWh
The average daily shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter (orange line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
For the purposes of this report, the geographical coordinates of Mallorca are 39.608 deg latitude, 3.012 deg longitude, and 0 ft elevation.
The topography within 2 miles of Mallorca is essentially flat, with a maximum elevation change of 0 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 0 feet. Within 10 miles is also essentially flat (0 feet). Within 50 miles is also essentially flat (0 feet).
The area within 2 miles of Mallorca is covered by cropland (92%), within 10 miles by cropland (84%) and trees (12%), and within 50 miles by water (82%) and cropland (10%).
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With the departure of the Easter celebrations, we welcome the month of May and the official beginning of the summer season in the Balearic islands. May is one of our favorite months! We can start to enjoy sunbathing and swimming in the sea again. So enjoy our guide about Mallorca in May and pack your suitcase for the summer trip!
Mallorca Weather in May
The weather in Mallorca in May is pleasant. During the day you can take part in outdoor activities without the risk of overheating. The weather is perfect for cycling and sports such as hiking and swimming in the sea. There are approximately 14 hours of sunshine and it’s starting to feel like summer.
How hot can it get in May?
Mallorca can be hot in May, so you go to the beach and sunbathe. As an average, the daytime temperature can vary between 20-25 degrees. The highest temperature recorded in May was 35 degrees in May 1958.
Can you sunbathe in Mallorca in May?
Yes, and hopefully it will be nice and hot for you.
What should I pack with this weather?
In your suitcase to travel to Mallorca in May, you will need shorts and T-shirts during the day. It is also recommended to bring a jersey and a light jacket just in case.
Will it rain in Mallorca in May?
Yes, it will rain in Mallorca in May. We can´t say with any certainty when it will rain, but sometimes there can be storms . The best advice is to be prepared just incase.
What time are the sunset and the sunrise in May?
The Sunrise is at around 06:30 and the sunset at 21:00 approximately.
You can check the average temperature on the official website of AEMET. This is the official website of the state meteorological agency. Here you can find useful statistics on temperature and average rainfall.
What to See and Do in Mallorca in May
May in Mallorca is the beginning of the main tourist season. All the attractions are open and prepared for the influx of visitors. Here we will try and give you some inspiration for interesting activities and events that you can enjoy with your family.
What can I do with children during May?
Here we will outline some of our favorite beaches to visit in May. Some are off the beaten tourist track and will need a hire car or some independent modes of transport as public transport is not guaranteed.
A visit to the beach with the family
There are many secluded beaches in Mallorca, Es Trenc on the east coast being one of the most famous and frequently visited. There are endless secret calas and small coves that are difficult to get too and of course, you won’t find much competition for a space on the sand. This is all well and good if you are a couple with time on our hands and romance in the air but with 2 children and the contents of the apartment in tow and nearly the kitchen sink, the priorities change a little. What is needed is a beach with easy parking, a wide sandy beach and shallow water with access to toilets and somewhere simple to get drinks and food and preferably a supermarket as well. Here we will give a few examples of places we like that are convenient and are some of our family favorites.
A visit to Alcudia Beach
This has to be our top pick for somewhere to take the family and especially if you have very young children. The beach is enormous and even if there is an escape attempt, as long as you have encamped in a good location there is no way mum or dad won’t catch the offender before they reach the shoreline. There are plenty of beach bars to get snacks and small spar supermarkets dotted around. There is a large burger king in the port of Alcudia as well as several big-name fast-food outlets. The beach bars are expensive, but there are also many small mom and pop fast food places that are value for money.
The water in the port is shallow and this beach stretches for about 10 kilometers so there is plenty of space. Parking is usually not a problem, and we recommend having a look on google maps before you go and deciding the general area that you want to visit. Then you can check for landmarks as when you drive to Alcudia the beach is not visible from the main road. Parking is free in Alcudia, but pay attention to entrance and exit ways and remember at weekends it is generally much busier than weekdays.
If you are staying in the north of the island, we also have a seperate guide with the list of the best beaches near Alcudia. Check it and plan your best beach experience in Mallorca in May!
The best beaches near Alcudia
There are more than 200 beaches in Mallorca’s beautiful coastline. Our experts have prepared this article for you to help you choose the best beach near Alcudia and in the north area of the island of Mallorca.
A visit to Santa Ponsa Beach
The beach in Santa Ponsa evokes memories of childhood. It’s a firm family favorite for us as all there are ingredients are required to have a great day at the beach. Shallow water, a great beach bar, and plenty of room for the children to run around. Parking in Santa Ponsa can sometimes be difficult to find so again it’s better to plan in advance and have a look at the general layout of the town as there is a one-way system in place in several areas. There are 2 large car parks in the resort and both are near the beach.
A curious attraction on the beach is the colony of monk parakeets, these are small green parrots that are not indigenous to the area, but are the result of released pets many years ago. The colony has grown considerably and can be quite fun for the children to watch.
For those of you who would like to explore more beaches around Mallorca in May we have prepared the special article with our expert,s best info.
Best beaches in Mallorca
Mallorca in May offers plenty of things to do and to visit while on holiday, and you will probably want to spend a day or two at one of the stunning beaches. Check the info about the best of them directly from our experts.
A visit to Son Serra De Marina Beach
There is never a summer that passes that we don’t make at least a few visits to the beach at Son Serra de Marina. This is a beach popular with locals as many have summer houses here and it is not a beach that is near to any tourist resort. Son Serra De marina can be described as a village that comes to life in the Summer time and hibernates in the winter time as most of the buildings are summer or weekend houses.
There is no industry to speak of and the main pastime is going to the beach and enjoying the sunshine and the sea. There are a few restaurants and the main beach bar is called café Sol which is just a stone’s throw from the main sandy beach. We have to say that there is always a great atmosphere at café sol and especially if they have live music. It’s a great place to spend a summer afternoon with children of all ages, the food is also great.
Spotlight on Gastronomy – whats interesting to eat in Mallorca in May
Sopas de Matanzas
This Mallorquin farmhouse favorite may not grace the tables of many fine-dining restaurants, but it will surely be one of the highlights of your gastronomic experience whilst in Mallorca in May. This is a hearty thick soup and just the ticket to satisfy your hunger for Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients of the sopa de matanzas include pork loin and rib, butifarron sausage, onion, garlic, parsley, mushroom, tomato paste, Mallorcan soup bread which is thinly cut, salt and pepper. The dish is prepared in a traditional Mediterranean greixonera (earthenware dish) and served piping hot.
Although not on the menu card in many tourist restaurants it can be commonly found in local establishments in many pueblos and often included on a menu del dia.
Lechona Asada a las Hierbas con patatitas doradas
The lechona is a typical celebratory dish that can be found throughout Spain. Here on the Balearic Islands there is a particular breed of pig that is used, because they are bread and fattened naturally either in the mountains or on the few farms that specialize in free-range pig husbandry.
One such producer can be found in the northeast of the island, at Rancho Grande. The owner specializes in the breeding of Porc Negre. It is an indigenous species of pig from the islands with a particular skin type that gives it the ability to withstand the different challenges the Balearic climate can throw at it. The pigs live in the open air all year round foraging for acorns, figs, and fruit from the extensive orchards that Rancho Grande has. This gives them a quality that cannot be said of any Mass-produced animals.
Rancho Grande has its own restaurant that is open daily and we recommend booking in advance. They have spectacular views over the countryside and are only a few minutes’ drive from the beach at Son Serra De Marina. The Ranch also proved an island-wide service to villas and private houses. In this case, the Lechona is cooked in one of their wood-fired ovens and transported to you ready to eat. This service is quite popular for celebrations and especially in the summer months for clients who have big families in villas etc. As to prepare a full Lechon can be an all-day affair and let’s be honest who wants to spend all day cooking on a full day of their summer holidays.
Fideos Marinera
This classic Spanish comfort food is a warming and a healthy way to enjoy seafood without breaking the bank. This is a farmhouse method of combining local seafood and pasta noodles in a tasty soup. Ingredients are Spanish noodles that are typically made with durum wheat and are quite similar to Italian noodles. Onion, peppers, garlic, Tomato paste, Calamar, Prawn, Clams, Langoustine, mussels, White wine, olive oil, and saffron. Sometimes the saffron can be substituted by a less expensive alternative.
The chef uses their alchemy to convert these ingredients into a magnificent tribute to the local seafood and can be enjoyed and many local restaurants and can often be found on a good Menu de Dia, a real taste of the sea.
A drop of good stuff: Palo and Herbias to keep the doctor away
For the last 20 years, the village of Selva at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains has been holding a fair that is dedicated to the magical and mysterious qualities of herbs and plants. Each year, the Fira de Ses Herbes celebrates the olive leaf, rosemary, orange flower, the fern, estepa Joana, and arrayan. Estepa Joana is St. John’s Wort, while arrayan is derived from an Arabic word for the aromatic plant, and in Selva, this refers to myrtle.
Only one of these six is, strictly speaking, a herb and that’s rosemary. The word ‘herbes’ does therefore have a rather broader meaning, but what these six all have in common is their health-giving properties. Myrtle is beneficial in fighting pain and fever and it is the plant that takes center-stage at the Selva fair. Village folk head off from 7.30 am to pick myrtle. When they return, it is distilled as myrtle water.
The Catalan word herbes is the Spanish hierbas and Hierbas liqueur is to be found in abundance in Mallorca’s bars and supermarkets. Primarily a digestif, the liqueur is said to originate from the sixteenth century, but it is probably older. There is evidence to suggest that monks in medieval times were making it as a digestive aid.
Hierbas
Hierbas is essentially a Mallorcan invention. It is an aniseed-flavored liqueur made mainly by extracting the aromas of various plants. In times gone by, it combined pretty much whatever was available – rosemary, fennel, juniper, orange, and lemon peel, and so on. It wasn’t until the end of the nineteenth century that formulas and standards started to apply, and this came with the founding of various distilleries. One of these produces the Túnel brand, a name synonymous with Hierbas.
Palo, the original Spanish name for quinine was also originally conceived as a medicinal aid. From the seventeenth century, its principal use was as a remedy for malaria, which was once a serious problem in Mallorca’s coastal wetland areas. It contains quinine and gentian, both of which are traditionally used for malaria. Palo de Mallorca originated in Mallorca, yet its original ingredients – gentian and cinchona (which yields quinine) – were imported from South America. Locally-produced concentrated sugars from grapes, figs, and carobs were added and took away most of the astringent flavour. Palo, a dark liqueur, is now enjoyed in the Balearics before dinner to whet the appetite.
Over time, the quinine and gentian content was reduced. The medicinal properties of Palo have long since been superseded by its more pleasant taste and alcoholic content. In Mallorca, Palo liqueur is the aperitif to the Hierbas digestif. We recommend to try both during your stay in Mallorca in May 😉
Mallorca’s colourful tourism history
Tourism in Mallorca was once for a select and wealthy few. It is sometimes said that tourism started here in the late nineteenth century when the Austrian Archduke Louis Salvador invited intellectual friends to stay at his various properties, which included Miramar in Valldemossa.
In the early twentieth century, these tourists mingled with figures from the world of the arts – poets, novelists, and painters. El Terreno, then just a suburb of Palma, became a popular place for visitors. The city was naturally at the heart of this tourism. In time, coastal parts of the island also started to open up to tourism.
Cala Ratjada was a summer retreat for Mallorca’s rich, none more so than the “infamous” banker, Joan March Ordinas. You can find a branch of the Banca March in every town, set up by the multi-millionaire businessman from Santa Margalida. His first business involved smuggling tobacco into Spain from North Africa. During World War I, he became rich by trading with both the Allies and Axis. It was the beginning of a very colourful career. The March family are among the most wealthy people in Spain today. A palace was built for him at Sa Torre Cega. The palace and gardens are open to visitors.
Soller, in the northwest, and its port attracted French visitors, a reflection of a historical sea-trading association. Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa, meanwhile, started to appeal to the British and the Americans.
Puerto Pollensa and north of Mallorca
This was in part due to the reputation which Pollensa had acquired as a center for painters, whose works promoted Mallorca and especially the northern region of the Tramuntana Mountains. They came from Catalonia, from Central America and South America to paint. The Pollensa ‘school’ was a term adopted by a friend of some of these painters – a journalist called Pedro Ferrer. There were also some hotels, such as the Miramar Hotel, which opened in 1912. But it was developments in the 1920s that really put Puerto Pollensa on the map. Two more hotels – the Hotel Formentor and Illa d’Or – opened at the end of that decade, but in 1924 there was an occurrence that the tourism authorities of the time could not have planned.
In 1924, the British Royal Navy in a major show of force combined both the Atlantic and Mediterranean fleets off Pollensa. Battleships, including the mighty battlecruiser Hood, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and support vessels all dropped anchor in the Bay of Pollensa in 1924. Enthralled with the beauty of Pollensa, many of the Royal Navy sailors returned to holiday in Mallorca and they spread the word of Mallorca’s beauty worldwide.
In 1932, Agatha Christie came to Mallorca for the first time. There was nowhere to stay in Palma, so she took a taxi, intending to book into the Hotel Formentor. As she passed through Puerto Pollensa, she realized that this was where she wanted to stay. While at the Illa d’Or, she wrote, ‘Problem at Pollensa Bay’.
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain weather in May: average temperature & climate
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Mildly cool with a gentle breeze
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8%
Daily chance of prec.
0.032 in
Amount
11.1 mph
Wind speed
68%
Humidity
14.3 hrs
Daylight length
6:36am
Sunrise
8:55pm
Sunset
62%
Cloud cover
T-shirt
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What is the average temperature in May
The average temperature in Palma de Mallorca in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 69°F (21°C) and a low of 62°F (17°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool with a gentle breeze.
For comparison, the hottest month in Palma de Mallorca, August, has days with highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows of 77°F (25°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 57°F (14°C) and lows of 52°F (11°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Palma de Mallorca in May based on historical data.
Highs and lows in Palma de Mallorca in May
How much does it rain in May
In Palma de Mallorca in May, there’s a 8% chance of rain on an average day. And on the average day it rains or snows, we get 0.00 in (0.1 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 Palma de Mallorca is November with a 21% chance of precipitation on a typical day and gets 0. 04 inches (0.9 mm) of precipitation, while the dryest month in Palma de Mallorca is July with a 1.8% chance of precipitation on a typical day and gets 0.04 inches (0.9 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 Palma de Mallorca day by month
Average precipitation by hour of day
How cloudy is Palma de Mallorca in May
The average amount of time that the sky is clear or sunny (partly cloudy or less) in Palma de Mallorca during May is 14.8 hours (62% of the day). For comparison, the day with the most clear, sunny days in Palma de Mallorca is July with 20.5 hours while November has the shortest amount of cloud-free hours of only 13.2 hours. This graph shows the average amount of sunshine in Palma de Mallorca in May based on historical data.
Monthly clear skies percent of time in Palma de Mallorca
When is the sunrise and sunset in May
The average day in Palma de Mallorca during May has 14. 3 hours of daylight, with sunrise at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:55 pm.
The day with the longest amount of daylight in Palma de Mallorca is June 22nd with 15.0 hours while December 20th has the shortest amount of daylight of only 9.4 hours.
This graph shows the average amount of daylight in Palma de Mallorca in May based on historical data.
Average hours of daylight in Palma de Mallorca by month
How humid is it in May
In May, Palma de Mallorca is moderately humid with an average amount of 68% (relative humidity), which could be described as humid but cool. March has the highest relative humidity at 72% and is the least humid in July at 62%. This graph shows the average amount of humidity in Palma de Mallorca throughout May based on historical data.
Average relative humidity in Palma de Mallorca by month
How windy is it in May in Palma de Mallorca
Historically, the wind in Palma de Mallorca during May blows at an average speed of 11.1 mph (17. 9 kph). The windiest month is February with an average wind speed of 15.5 mph (24.9 kph), while the calmest month is July with an average wind speed of 9.3 mph (14.9 kph). This graph shows the average wind speed in Palma de Mallorca in May based on historical data.
Average monthly wind speed in Palma de Mallorca
What to wear in May
With an average high of 69°F (21°C) and a low of 62°F (17°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 Palma de Mallorca the rest of the year?
We’ve collected the weather data for Palma de Mallorca during all other months of the year too:
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Where does this data come from?
Weather data for Palma de Mallorca 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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Majorca Weather May 2022 (Mallorca), What Temps Now?
Home Balearics Climate Majorca Weather May 2022, Average Temperatures Across The Island
The weather in Majorca in May again improves as we approach the middle of spring. The average daily temperature now increases to a warm 19 Celsius.
May is the first major tourism month of a season that lasts until October and sometimes beyond. This is especially the case towards the end of the month as the temperatures continue to rise. This is a great time to visit if you want good weather but without the crowds.
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May Weather
Sea Temperature
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The weather improves enough from March and April for the super resorts to get busier along with the beaches. Below you can find detailed information about what sort of weather to expect in May. This includes the average daily temperatures, expected rainfall and hours of sun.
The daily high temperature during May can reach as much as 23 Celsius. This is a decent improvement from April here with temperature continuing to increase towards June as summer approaches. The daily low temperature for May is 16 Celsius which is more likely at the start of the month. The evenings will also begin to feel much warmer as the month progresses.
The weather in Majorca in May tends to improve in all areas but this can still be a wet month. The temperature of the sea will increase, as will the hours of sunshine. The magnificent beaches and coves here will begin to get busier towards the end of May.
Temps in 2019
Early May 2019 began cloudy for the first few days which is not unusual following April. The next three weeks were mostly sunny with some good temperatures. Several days during the second week saw 20-21 Celsius which was the high for the month. The last week was a mix of cloud and sun with temps of 19 Celsius.
How Warm Is The Mediterranean?
The sea temperature during May increases to 18 Celsius from 16 Celsius in April. This temperature will continue to increase towards the end of the month. Swimming conditions tend to be better in the summer months but the end of May will be suitable also. The following 4 – 5 months are when the sea temperature is at it’s best here. You can visit this link to see the current temperature of the sea in the capital city, Palma.
Average Temperatures By Resort
Below are the averages temperatures for some of the top resorts which includes Sa Coma, Palma and Santa Ponsa.
Palma
Santa Ponsa
Sa Coma
Average Temperature
19°C
18°C
18°C
High
23°C
23°C
22°C
Low
15°C
14°C
14°C
Sea Temp
18°C
18°C
18°C
Majorca Temperatures In May
The average daily temperature is 19 Celsius which will be warmer towards the end of the month
The Sea temperature will now warm to 18 Celsius from 16 Celsius in April.
There are now 12 hours of daily sunshine to enjoy
May sees an average of 5 days rainfall which can be heavy at times
The daily high temperature in May is 23 Celsius
The daily low temperature during May is 16 Celsius
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Rainfall May sees quite a bit of rainfall like April with around 5 days of rain during the month. Majorca tends to see rain all year round which is not the case for some parts of Spain. The amount of precipitation will likely be less than April but heavy at times. May will see the last significant amount of rainfall until autumn arrives
Hours of Sunshine
The hours of sunshine during May increases to 12 hours. Only July tends to see more hours of sun during the height of summer. The end of the month will see the most hours of sunshine as summer approaches.
Palma in May
The capital Palma de Mallorca also enjoys good conditions during May as the temperatures increase. This beautiful city can sometimes be a shade cooler than the island average. Another small downside is the amount of rainfall in these parts. Palma could see a few extra days of rain in comparison to other areas.
Alcúdia in May
Alcúdia during May as a whole will yield much warmer temperatures than the previous 4 months. The average daily temperature now is 19 – 20 Celsius. The super resorts on this island will get much busier towards the end of this month.
The end of May is the beginning of the tourism season as the weather improves. The sea temperature now increases to 19 Celsius also. This will likely be closer to 21 Celsius as June approaches and the summer months.
The days of sunlight are now getting longer with around 10 hours of sunshine per day. May sees a decrease in the amount of rainfall but it will still rain for around 8 days. The next 3 months will see less than half the rainfall of May.
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May in Mallorca: What’s On & Weather
Beach clubs, traditional fairs, and contemporary art are on the horizon for May in Mallorca
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May usually provides the perfect temperature to get out and explore the best of this magical island. There’s a buzz in the air as the island gears up for summer. We’ve whittled down a list of our favourite events and things to see and do in May.
By the beginning of May, most of the island’s beach bars and beach clubs are open, and Mallorca’s beaches and ports are prepped for the season. Sporting enthusiasts are out in force as the island hosts some exciting sporting events including PalmaVela Regatta and IronMan 70.3. First class music events are on the agenda with Mallorca Live and Deià’s International Music Festival.
There’s plenty of opportunity to soak up some of the islands culture throughout the month with traditional fiestas and fairs taking place across the island. Soller’s Es Firo, Capdepera’s Medieval Market and Pollenca’s Wine Fair are some of our top picks. Art Palma Brunch is a big art affair on the art scene and there’s also the chance to sample local produce at the Puerto Portals Farmers Market.
Keep an eye on our events calendar as we endeavour to keep you up to date with the latest information.
What’s the weather like in Mallorca in May?
In May the climate gets noticeably warmer, with just a few days of rain usually forecast across the month and an average temperature of 22. 5°C at the hottest part of the day. Sunrise is before 07.00, ideal for cyclists or hikers keen to explore the island before before lunch. The average temperature climbs to around 17°C in the evening, so you can really settle in and enjoy an al fresco dinner and sunset at around 21.00.
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Historic fiesta’s and fairs Soller’s biggest historic festival Es Firo is a weekend-long fiesta within the ancient fishing town, expect parades, live music and market stalls. The main event takes place on a Monday, when locals perform a colourful reenactment of the battle between Christians and Moors that took place in 1561. Boats filled with “North African pirates” land at the Port of Sóller in the early afternoon and march into town battling the local men and women, with a spectacular final fight taking place in the main square. Mid-May usually sees the historic town of Capdepera travel back in time hundreds of years for its Medieval Fair. Here you can enjoy medieval-inspired arts & crafts, food, drink and live entertainment around the 14th-century castle. It’s a great day out for the whole family to enjoy!
A sailing regatta PalmaVela Regatta has become a rather large international affair. One can expect to see large yacht classes like Wally and Maxi, and smaller yachts like IRC, ORC, TP52, Swan, J80, FF, Dragon, and more.
An Ironman competition IronMan 70.3 is a major attraction for triathletes as the race covers some of Mallorca’s best bits. Competitors will swim in the waters of Port d’Alcúdia beach, cycle within the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, and run along the Bay of Alcúdia.
Music festivals Mallorca will welcome some big names in the national and international music industries across indie, rock, electronic and urban music genres at Mallorca Live Festival. The Deià International Music Festival is one of the biggest and best classical music festivals on the island. There are various performances taking place at the magnificent setting of Son Marroig. International pianists, violinists, cellists and a string quartet will feature over the summer.
Art events Until mid-May Art Palma Brunch continues to celebrate contemporary art in Mallorca as galleries around the capital city of Palma present dozens of artists of different nationalities. Guided tours are available, but reserve your spot in advance. Throughout May, Rialto Living will exhibit yet another talented artist. Keep your eyes peeled on our events calendar to find out more about the works on offer over the coming month.
A farmer’s market The Puerto Portals Farmers Market at the beginning of May is a great opportunity to sample and buy a selection of Mallorca’s finest produce, with food, island crafts, plants and ceramics all making an appearance. May is also when many of the villages all around Mallorca celebrate their spring festivals, so you can rub shoulders with the locals and join in their age-old traditions.
A wine fair The increasingly popular Pollença Wine Fair is a wine extravaganza offering the chance to sample wines from more than 40 vineyards around the island. There’s a small entry fee, in which you receive a glass and then you can go around the fair and taste as many wines as you want.
A beer festival Palma’s annual beer festival pops up in Parc de la Mar in front of the iconic cathedral in May. Visitors can sample more than 100 beers from around the world, including some native to Mallorca.
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Beach Bars & Clubs in May
Beach Bars & Restaurants We think there’s no better way to spend the day than with a mojito in hand and toes in the sand. There are lots of beach bars and restaurants around the island to indulge in some tropical fun, where you will find cocktails, music, a mouthwatering menu and a fun atmosphere.
Beach Clubs Of course for a more extravagant day out, then a beach club is a must and the island’s glitterazzi will be found sipping cocktails poolside or enjoying lengthy luncheons with their nearest and dearest. Keep an eye on our events calendar as we endeavour to share the biggest and best parties.
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Golf in May
Mallorca’s golf courses The stunning scenery and idyllic temperatures in Mallorca make for a memorable golfing holiday. Tourists have access to more than 20 golf courses on the island, most of which are 18-hole courses, including some internationally acclaimed on the golf circuit.
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Boating in May
Boat trips By May the boating season has well and truly started, and no matter where you might be on the island, there will be the opportunity to take to the water close by. Many companies offer group boat trips where you buy a ticket, and join a group on a day, half day or sunset cruise.
Charter a yacht Or if for a more exclusive experience, and the purse strings allow, then chartering a private yacht is also an option. This gives the flexibility to explore Mallorca’s best bits on your own time frame.
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rest and weather in Mallorca (Spain)
On the turquoise surface of the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by age-old rocks and green mountains, the largest Spanish island of Mallorca comfortably spreads.
Breathtaking landscapes, views of the perfectly clear sea and the unhurried life of the island at the beginning of the tourist season have their fans among travel lovers.
Even though the sea is still not too warm, and the evenings are cool, there is something special in the May freshness of the island that makes Mallorca fall in love in May at first sight.
Kidpassage will tell you about the weather, beaches and excursions on the most beautiful island in Spain.
Holidays in Mallorca in May: advantages and disadvantages of travel
The end of spring marks the beginning of the holiday season. And if the sea is still not warmed up after the winter cold, then lush greenery, sun and daytime warmth confidently declare: the tourist season is open!
Surprisingly beautiful beaches of the island beckon to walk along the coast and feel the coolness of the Mediterranean surf, warm up on the warm sand and bring the first sea tan from your trip.
Tourists leave positive reviews about holidays in Majorca in May: how can you remain indifferent, looking at the amazing landscape of a sunny island?
Let’s name other advantages of the May trip.
Low prices for holidays. At the very beginning of the season, the cost of tours and tickets has not yet had time to grow, so a holiday during the May holidays is a great opportunity to get to know the island, breathe in the sea and take an endless number of walks along the old streets.
No heat. It is still too early to swim in the sea in May – it is not warm enough, but you can sunbathe and walk as much as you like without fear of the sweltering heat.
Small number of tourists. Fans of basking in the warm sea waves will come to the resort later, because at the end of spring the water in the sea is still cold for swimming. Therefore, there are no large concentrations of tourists either on the beaches, or in hotels, or at sights.
Let’s also name some of the disadvantages of the trip so that you can take them into account when planning your vacation.
Cold sea. It warms up to +19 ° C only at the end of the month, but even this temperature will not allow you to swim for a long time and is not at all suitable for bathing a child.
Periodic cooling. If you are a big fan of warmth and evenings when you can walk around in shorts and a T-shirt, then this time for vacation is also not worth choosing. The daytime temperature can sometimes drop to +16 °С, and stabilize at a level above +25 °С only by the end of the month.
Weather in Mallorca in May
Spring in Mallorca is not hot – the air seems to be gradually warming up after the winter cold.
The weather in May-June is not stable, it is characterized by periodic rises and falls in temperature during the day and fairly cool nights.
However, the first tan at this time lies on the skin remarkably, especially since sunbathing in May is already very comfortable.
The weather in early May is characterized by temperature fluctuations from +16 °C to +25 °C during the day and can change dramatically within two to three days.
The nights are quite cool at this time – the thermometers do not rise above +15 °C, and sometimes even drop to +8 °C. Therefore, for an evening walk you will need to dress warmly.
Daytime temperature in Mallorca in mid-May is increasingly rising to +25 °C, and at night it still stays at +13 °C – +15 °C.
Despite the cool evenings and lack of heat during the day, the holiday season is open, and the beaches are slowly filling up with tourists.
The weather in Mallorca gradually stabilizes at the end of May, and during the day the temperature no longer drops below +20 °C, and sometimes even reaches the thirty-degree mark.
Night readings usually drop 7 to 8 degrees from daytime and still make evenings cool.
Air and water temperature
The Mediterranean climate, in which the island is located, provides Mallorca with mild, wet winters and dry, sunny summers.
Spring here is not very hot and constant heat is established only by the beginning of summer.
Air temperature in Mallorca in May
The average daily temperature in Mallorca in May is +22.7 °С, and at night – +15.4 °С.
At this time, you can not be afraid to overheat on the beach and arrange a tour of all the sights you have long been interested in – the heat will not be a hindrance. Walking with a stroller will also be comfortable during this period.
Water temperature in Mallorca in May
The Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the largest island of the Balearic archipelago, which belongs to the Spanish kingdom, warms up well only by the beginning of summer.
The average water temperature in May is around +18.6°C, which will only allow you to wander along the water’s edge. Only the most daring tourists decide to swim in such a sea.
Precipitation
May is considered one of the driest months of the year with no more than two rainy days and a total of only 17. 5 mm of precipitation.
You can safely count on the fact that the vagaries of the weather and sudden rains will not spoil your walk.
Sunny, cloudy, cloudy days
The length of daylight hours in May approaches the annual maximum and is 13.9 – 14.8 hours.
Mallorca enjoys quite often sunny days in May – there are about 24 of them (77% of the total number of days of the month), 4 – 5 days are given with variable cloudiness (16%) and only 1 – 2 days are overcast (6% of all days months).
Beach holidays
Despite the rather cool waters of the sea in May, the air temperature still allows you to open the beach season and get a dose of spring ultraviolet.
It is especially pleasant to lie on the warm sand and admire the transparent sea surface already in the second half of the month.
Cala Pi Beach
The ideal couple – golden sand and turquoise water – on Cala Pi beach are organically complemented by rocky cliffs surrounding the bay.
The sea here is warm, shallow and calm, the entry into the water is gentle, so it is very comfortable to relax with children.
The beach is located on the south coast of the island, it is narrow and not long. The rocks protect it from the winds and create a secluded atmosphere. 147 steps lead to the coast, which will need to be overcome in order to get to the place of rest.
Lifeguards are on duty on the beach from 10.00 to 18.00, here you can rent an umbrella, buy drinks and ice cream. Cala Pi is located about an hour by bus from the capital of the island.
Cala Gran Beach
Narrow beach surrounded by rocks and pine forests, with fine white sand and wonderful turquoise water.
The infrastructure is well developed: there is a rental of umbrellas and sun loungers, a playground, bars and restaurants nearby, lifeguards work.
It is easy to get here both by car and by bus – the stop is located a hundred meters from the beach. Both tourists and locals choose Cala Gran for relaxation.
Cala Mayor beach
Located four kilometers from Palma, in close proximity to one of the luxury hotels, very clean, for which he received the Blue Flag.
Rocky ledges protect the beach from both sides, due to which the sea here is calm and very clean.
The beach is equipped with toilets and showers, you can rent umbrellas and sun loungers. There is a club owned by the hotel where you can eat or order drinks.
Cala Major is located within the city – the capital of the island, so you can get from the center by taxi or bus.
Sightseeing holidays in Mallorca
Considering the most favorable weather for walks in Majorca in May and on the May holidays, we recommend that you take full advantage of it and get acquainted with the sights located in the open air.
There are enough natural parks, caves and beautiful grottoes here. We will name only a few of them – it is simply impossible to list them all.
Dragon Caves
This unique natural site began to welcome tourists for about a hundred years. The entrance to the cave resembles a dragon’s head, for which it got its name.
Stalactites and stalagmites that have been growing here for more than one thousand years, an amazing warm nine-meter-deep lake with crystal clear water, the play of illumination on the walls of caves and on the surface of lake water will convince you that you are in a fabulous, almost fantastic place.
Be sure to visit here with the whole family in any weather in early May – the beauty of the grotto is incredibly amazing for all travelers, without exception.
Mallorca Safari Park
In the middle of May, on a fine sunny day, you can take a tour of the Safari Zoo Mallorca.
The park consists of two parts: a free zone where animals walk, and enclosures where they are kept in a closed space.
The journey through the park takes about an hour. You can choose to walk in a car with closed windows or an open train.
Take a car if you don’t want to ride with the monkeys. They jump into the windows of the train without warning and are very keenly interested in tourists.
When you decide to ride with baboons, don’t forget to hide all your valuables, otherwise you risk losing them through curious animals.
In addition, in the zoo you can see zebras and antelopes, elephants and hippos, lions, tigers and giraffes, as well as a variety of birds.
There is also an animal-themed playground where kids can have a great time.
Palma Aquarium
If at the end of May on a hot day you want freshness and coolness, you can go to one of the largest aquariums in Europe – such an excursion will be remembered for a long time.
There are 8,000 marine life in 55 tanks, and the total amount of water in them is 5 million liters.
Palma Aquarium has 9 themed areas and a contact aquarium where you can touch starfish and rays.
And in the aquariums “Mediterranean Sea” and “Blue Abyss” you will see huge octopuses and sharks.
In a separate tank, similar to a wax lamp, jellyfish live, slowly moving from day to day on a transparent cylinder.
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You can also visit with your children:
Western Water Park
Marineland Mallorca
Natura park
Bellver Castle
Kathmandu Park
Holidays, events, festivals
The end of spring on the island is the time of the sun, the beginning of the holiday season and festivals.
Holidays in Mallorca in May will add a touch of local flavor to your holiday program and significantly diversify it.
Join one of the festivals, enjoy the music and spend an unforgettable time with the whole family.
At the beginning of May, you will be able to witness unusual battles between Moors and Christians at the colorful festival “Moors and Christians” , which takes place in Soller.
Participants in the action in appropriate costumes honor Spanish history in this way. As part of the event, you will see a costume parade, have fun by taking part in a dance program, and enjoy the festive fireworks.
In the middle of May in Calvia, in the southwest of Mallorca, the rock, pop and electronic music festival Mallorca Live Festival takes place.
Performances of DJs and superstars for two days will not let you stop dancing, and live performances of famous bands will not leave indifferent any guest of the holiday.
Prices for vacations in May
The holiday season on the island is only gaining momentum by the end of spring, so prices in Mallorca in May are still unstable, but have persistent upward trends.
At this time, the island is visited by lovers of walks and unhurried rest, but there is practically no complete tourist lull in Mallorca.
Price of tours
Tour operators are slowly but surely raising prices for tours. So, in June, compared to May, the trip will cost 14% more.
Therefore, the end of spring is the time to think about a budget, but no less exciting trip.
Cost of flights
Airlines reduce the price of flights by 10% compared to April, but already in June they raise prices by 16%.
So May is the best month for buying air tickets. Moreover, the flight can be booked in advance or from low-cost airlines, and then it will be even cheaper.
Accommodation
The price of hotel accommodation in May rises very slightly – only 3% compared to April: if in the previous month it averaged 202 euros per person per day, then by May it remains almost unchanged – about 208 euro per person per day.
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Catering and transfers
If you are a food lover, then you are very lucky: the locals know a lot about food, and despite the fact that the traditional products of the island are potatoes, almonds and olive oil, they spoil you with a delicious and varied menu .
Try the hearty Mallorquina soup with cabbage and pork, monkfish or bream soup with rice, roasted suckling pig or Mallorcan tumbet – there is something for everyone.
The main thing to remember is that portions can be large and are quite enough to feed two.
Buses are the main means of transportation around the island.
You can pay for the fare directly from the driver, but if you buy a 10-ride pass, it will cost you much less.
The cost of an intercity trip is not fixed and depends on the distance.
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Recommendations for families with children
For a trip with a child to Mallorca, there is no better time than May.
You can walk with a stroller, sit on the beach without fear of getting sunburned or getting a heat stroke, with older children you can endlessly explore the sights of the island and admire the magnificent views.
Mallorca with a child
Swimming in the sea at this time is better to postpone – the water is cold even for adults.
Packing your suitcase, do not forget to put some warm clothes in it for yourself and for the baby, so as not to freeze in the evening.
There is more than enough entertainment for older children. Find out more about where to go with your child from our selection of children’s and family entertainment in Mallorca. Kidpassage wishes you a pleasant journey and warm family memories. We hope you will find our tips and recommendations useful in planning your vacation and excursion program.
Mallorca in May 2023 – holidays and weather in Mallorca, Spain
It is in May that, by and large, the season opens in Mallorca – the weather is warm, although the sea is still cool. Find out on the Tour-Calendar what Mallorca can please you in May!
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Weather in Mallorca in May and May holidays
In May, Mallorca gets really warm. The air temperature on the island rises during the day to an average of +21, but it can already be around +25. At night, however, it is still cool – about +13 degrees, so it is simply necessary to take warm clothes with you. The water temperature in May is only +17 degrees, but by the end of the month it can rise to +19. It can be a little warmer in Alcudia, in Cala d’Or and in Santa Ponsa. If you plan to go on vacation with children, or you yourself prefer to swim only in warm water, then May will definitely not suit you. In the last spring month, on average, there are about eight rainy days, but they are usually short-lived and do not cause inconvenience.
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What is interesting in Mallorca in May?
Mallorca is an amazing and diverse island, where, in addition to beach and outdoor activities, natural attractions and many historical monuments, there is a vibrant nightlife and a string of holidays and festivals.
Beach holiday
In May, it is too early to swim in Mallorca, except for a little splash or run on the water. But it’s nice to sunbathe or take a walk along the coast and breathe in the sea air.
Entertainment and excursions
In May, discotheques and nightclubs are fully open on the island, as well as a variety of amusement parks, such as Aqualand or Western Park. This month it will be great to go on one of the excursions, because the weather in May is mild and the heat is not often. In May, the Botanical Garden, located in Soller, or the gardens of Alfabia, located in a medieval estate, are especially beautiful. For children, a visit to Maryland Park with talking parrots and other amazing birds, as well as an aquarium and a dolphin show can be advised. After watching this video, you can imagine all the beauty and attraction of Mallorca in the last month of spring!
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Holidays and festivals
In May, Mallorca hosts a variety of concerts and festivals. Of particular interest is the “Day of Victory over the Pirates” festival, which takes place in the city of Soller and originates in 1561, when the pirates that plagued the island were defeated. In honor of this event, colorful theatrical performances and folk and festivities with shooting and general fun are held annually.
What are the prices for holidays in Mallorca in May?
The cost of tours to the island in May is one of the lowest of the year. This is explained by the fact that the water in the sea is still quite cool and such a vacation is not suitable for everyone.
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The weather in Mallorca in May already allows you to sunbathe, and for some it will be quite possible even to splash in the sea. But still, a full-fledged beach holiday is still far away. For those who are more interested in cultural and sightseeing life, a trip to the island in May will be just right! We hope that the Tour-Calendar answered your question whether it is worth going to Mallorca in May!
Mallorca weather in May 2023, Mallorca water temperature
Check the weather for May before planning your holiday in Mallorca.
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The maximum temperature during the day in Majorca is 25.6000 °C, the minimum temperature at night is 11.4000 °C. The amount of precipitation in May is usually not more than 36 mm, and the number of hours of sunshine is not less than 8.
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Reviews for holidays in MayAll reviews
Danil
May 30, 2022
Hotel Romantica Mallorca
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5 reviews hotel on mapprice
Helpful and polite staff, excellent cuisine, you need to take half board (breakfast and dinner) when staying, there is drinking water downstairs, a good pool, great sea view, excellent location, 50 meters from the. .. Read more
Olga
29 May 2022
Od Port Portals Mallorca
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4 reviews hotel kartseny
inside a very modern and comfortable hotel. super location. there is a small supermarket around the corner. walk to the beach, to the cafe too.
What I didn’t like : a bit noisy if you open the window at night…. Read more
38 reviews hotel on mapprice
Good hotel, excellent location, wonderful sea view from the upper floors. The food is excellent, there is a choice. Cleaning every day. I liked everything…. Read more
Mallorca weather in May 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 Mallorca in May, this month’s rating is 4.2 out of five.
Temperature in Majorca in May
Average temperature during the day:
+22. 5°C
Average temperature at night:
+15.4°C
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+18.6°C
Number of sunny days:
25 days
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The climate in May is good and tourists come to have a rest. According to our data, the weather in Mallorca in May and the water temperature is good. At this time, the cold sea has an average temperature of +18.6°C. There is practically no rain, about 0 days per month, 5.0 mm of precipitation falls. Sunny weather lasts at least 25 days. According to the reviews of tourists who have visited Spain, it is worth going on vacation to Mallorca in May.
Please note:
Mallorca weather in April:
rating 3.3 (out of 5),
air +20.0°C , sea: +16.0°C,
rain 3 days
Mallorca weather in June:
rating 4.6 (out of 5),
air +27.0°C , sea: +22.4°C,
rain 2 days
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9, 2020, 2021: the maximum air temperature reaches +26. 7°C, the minimum recorded values are +18.3°C. At night, the temperature in Mallorca in May drops to +18.1°C…+12.9°C. On average, the difference between day and night is 7°C. What is the weather forecast in Mallorca at the end of May and the beginning of the month indicated on the chart, in Spain almost everywhere the situation is similar.
Mallorca water temperature in May
Weather forecast and sea water temperature in Mallorca in May ranges from +17.3°C to +20.0°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 2.6°C. The next month the water is 3.8°C warmer. In May, according to tourists in Mallorca, 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 May and other months.
The rating in a period of five months fluctuates from 3.2 to 5.0 points. The number of rainy days in May is 0, and it ranks 1st for this indicator for the year. Precipitation is 5.0 mm, this is the 10th place among all months. At the same time, in the previous period, 19.8 mm more rains, in the next month, 15.3 mm more. The weather in Mallorca in May in the first and second half of the month is shown in the summary table for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 years.
Wind speed
The average speed in May is 3.1 m/s with maximum wind gusts up to 4.7 m/s.
Climate summary
Day
Day air temperature
Water temperature
1
+22. 1°C
+17.9°C
2
+18.9°C
+17.4°C
3
+23.1°C
+17.6°C
4
+20. 9°C
+17.3°C
5
+20.9°C
+17.5°C
6
+22.3°C
+17.8°C
7
+24. 6°C
+17.9°C
8
+23.8°C
+18.4°C
9
+25.2°C
+18.7°C
10
+26. 7°C
+19.0°C
11
+24.9°C
+18.9°C
12
+21.6°C
+19.1°C
13
+18. 3°C
+18.4°C
14
+20.8°C
+18.7°C
15
+22.9°C
+18.6°C
16
+23. 1°C
+18.7°C
17
+21.3°C
+19.0°C
18
+20.3°C
+18.7°C
19
+22. 9°C
+19.1°C
20
+24.9°C
+19.2°C
21
+24.6°C
+19.2°C
22
+22. 8°C
+19.0°C
23
+24.3°C
+19.6°C
24
+23.4°C
–
25
+23. 2°C
+19.5°C
26
+23.7°C
+19.6°C
27
+23.3°C
+19.7°C
28
+22. 9°C
+19.5°C
29
+21.9°C
+19.6°C
30
+23.8°C
+19.8°C
31
+22. 9°C
+20.0°C
Weather now
Mallorca
+25°
Feeling: +27°C
Z 3m/s
Precipitation: 87%
10 day / 14 day forecast
Pay attention to other cities:
Madrid weather in May
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Mallorca weather in May. Sea water temperature in May. Weather by months.
Sea weather / Spain / Mallorca weather / Weather in MAY
April
May
June
Average temperature during the day
+19°C
+23°C
+27°C
Average temperature at night
+13°C
+16°C
+20°C
Sea water temperature
+16°C
+19°C
+23°C
Number of sunny days
18 days
23 days
26 days
Daylength
12. 6 – 13.8 hours
13.9 – 14.8 hours
14.8 – 15.0 hours
Number of rainy days
3 days
2 days
1 day
Rainfall
39.8 mm
23.4 mm
19.5 mm
Average wind speed
4.1 m / s
3.5 m / s
3.1 m / s
Monthly weather in Mallorca
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Air temperature in Mallorca in May
The graph below provides detailed information about the daytime and nighttime temperatures in Mallorca in May.
Select the year you are interested in to see daily temperatures in May for that year.
The average air temperature in May over the past 5 years is 22.5°C during the day and 15.7°C at night.
To get data on the air temperature in Mallorca for other months, go to the “Weather by months” section.
Data for:
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Mallorca sea temperature in May
The graph below provides detailed information about the water temperature in Mallorca in May.
Select the year you are interested in to see daily temperatures in May for that year.
The average sea surface temperature in May for the last 5 years in Mallorca is 18.6°C/68.2°F.
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 Mallorca in May
The chart below shows the number of sunny, cloudy and overcast days you can expect in Mallorca in May.
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 Mallorca in May
The graph below shows the probability of rainfall of varying strengths in Mallorca in May.
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 Mallorca in May
The chart below shows information on how strong the wind can be in Mallorca in May.
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.
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March
April
May
July
July
September
October
November
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September 15
29°C
1 m / s
September 16
27°C
1 m / s
September 17
21°C
6 m / s
September 18
24°C
5 m / s
September 19
25°C
3 m / s
September 20
24°C
5 m / s
September 21
23°C
7 m / s
September 22
23°C
1 m / s
September 23
24°C
2 m / s
September 24
24°C
5 m / s
August
Average daytime temperature:
+31°C
Maximum:
+37°C
Minimum:
+19°C
WARMEST WATER IN THE SEA
August
Average water temperature:
+27°C
Maximum:
+29°C
Minimum:
+25°C
THE MOST SUNNY MONTH
July
Number of sunny days:
28 days
Average cloudy:
9. 5%
Day length:
14:38
DRIEST MONTH
July
Probability of rain:
0.0%
Monthly precipitation:
3.9mm
Average cloudiness :
9.5%
Mallorca weather in May. Water temperature in Mallorca in May Weather by months.
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Monthly weather
Month
Temperature
at night
afternoon
January
+11°C
+16°C
February
+10°C
+15°C
March
+10°C
+17°C
April
+13°C
+21°C
May
+16°C
+25°C
June
+20°C
+30°C
July
+22°C
+32°C
August
+22°C
+31°C
September
+21°C
+29°C
October
+18°C
+25°C
November
+14°C
+20°C
December
+11°C
+17°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 24.7 °C, while the sea water temperature will be 18.9 °C.
Weather in May
Daytime average temperature Nighttime average temperature
+24.7 °C +15.6 °C
Sea water temperature
+18.9 °C
Number of sunny days Day length
23 days 14 hours 22 minutes
Rainy days Rainfall
1 day 13 mm
Average wind speed
11.4 m/s
Is it worth going to Mallorca for a holiday in May?
Comfort
68.0%
Taking into account all available data on the weather in Mallorca in May (air and water temperature, amount and intensity of rains, cloudiness, day length and wind strength), we calculated the level of comfort in this resort, which amounted to 68. 0 %. Please also note that the comfort level in June will be higher and will be 82.8 %
Comfort level by months
On the graph below you can see the comfort level in Mallorca calculated by us for each month. The most comfortable months for a holiday in Mallorca are July, August and September. Months with the minimum level of comfort are January, December and February.
Compare the weather in Majorca by months
Select the month you are interested in from the list below if you want to receive detailed information about the weather in Mallorca at other times.
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Air temperature in Mallorca in May
Daytime air temperature in May ranges from 22.3°C to 26.8°C, at night from 13.9°C to 13.9°C respectively. At the same time, the average air temperature is 24.7 °C during the day, and 15. 6 °C at night. The difference between daytime and nighttime air temperatures averages up to 9.1°С per month.
Water temperature in Mallorca in May
In May, the water in Mallorca can be chilly. The water temperature in the sea does not fall below 16.9°C, while the maximum figure can reach 20.4°C. The average water temperature for May is 18.9 °C, which is 3.0°C higher than in April and 4.1°C lower than in June.
Rainy days and precipitation in May
The average rainfall in Mallorca in May is 13 mm, with about 1 rainy days as a rule. May is one of the driest months in terms of rainfall. According to our observations and hysmeteo data, the probability of rainy weather is 4.3 %.
Sunny, cloudy and overcast days
In Mallorca in May there are usually about 23 sunny, 6 cloudy and 2 cloudy days. The day length (from dawn to dusk) is 14 hours and 22 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 11 hours and 14 minutes per day. Majorca is one of the sunniest months of the year.
Wind in Mallorca in May
The graph below shows the probability of winds of different strengths during the month. At the same time, the average wind speed in Mallorca in May is 11.4 m/s.
Weather in May in other resorts in Spain
We bring to your attention a summary of the weather in other popular resorts in Spain in May. Select the resort you are interested in to get more detailed information.
Canaries November Weather, Average Temperature (St. Lucia)
Daily high temperatures are around 85°F, rarely falling below 82°F or exceeding 87°F.
Daily low temperatures are around 78°F, rarely falling below 75°F or exceeding 80°F.
For reference, on September 11, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Canaries typically range from 79°F to 87°F, while on January 25, the coldest day of the year, they range from 75°F to 82°F.
Average High and Low Temperature in November in CanariesNov11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303074°F74°F76°F76°F78°F78°F80°F80°F82°F82°F84°F84°F86°F86°F88°F88°F90°F90°F92°F92°F94°F94°F96°F96°F98°F98°FOctDecNov 186°FNov 186°F78°F78°FNov 3084°FNov 3084°F77°F77°FNov 1185°FNov 1185°F78°F78°F
The daily average high (red line) and low (blue line) temperature, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding average perceived temperatures.
The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the hourly average temperatures for the quarter of the year centered on November. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day.
Average Hourly Temperature in November in Canaries
Average Hourly Temperature in November in CanariesNov11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303012 AM12 AM2 AM2 AM4 AM4 AM6 AM6 AM8 AM8 AM10 AM10 AM12 PM12 PM2 PM2 PM4 PM4 PM6 PM6 PM8 PM8 PM10 PM10 PM12 AM12 AMOctDecwarmhot
frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering
The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.
Fitii, French Polynesia (6,498 miles away) is the far-away foreign place with temperatures most similar to Canaries (view comparison).
The month of November in Canaries experiences decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 64% to 54%.
The clearest day of the month is November 30, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 46% of the time.
For reference, on September 27, the cloudiest day of the year, the chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 71%, while on January 13, the clearest day of the year, the chance of clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies is 60%.
Cloud Cover Categories in November in Canaries
Cloud Cover Categories in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%OctDecNov 136%Nov 136%Nov 3046%Nov 3046%Nov 1140%Nov 1140%clearmostly clearpartly cloudymostly cloudyovercast
The percentage of time spent in each cloud cover band, categorized by the percentage of the sky covered by clouds.
A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. In Canaries, the chance of a wet day over the course of November is decreasing, starting the month at 43% and ending it at 38%.
For reference, the year’s highest daily chance of a wet day is 46% on November 16, and its lowest chance is 18% on March 4.
Probability of Precipitation in November in Canaries
Probability of Precipitation in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300%0%5%5%10%10%15%15%20%20%25%25%30%30%35%35%40%40%45%45%50%50%OctDecNov 1646%Nov 1646%Nov 143%Nov 143%Nov 3038%Nov 3038%rain
The percentage of days in which various types of precipitation are observed, excluding trace quantities: rain alone, snow alone, and mixed (both rain and snow fell in the same day).
Rainfall
To show variation within the month and not just the monthly total, we show the rainfall accumulated over a sliding 31-day period centered around each day.
The average sliding 31-day rainfall during November in Canaries is rapidly decreasing, starting the month at 6.5 inches, when it rarely exceeds 9.9 inches or falls below 2.7 inches, and ending the month at 4.6 inches, when it rarely exceeds 8. 7 inches or falls below 1.6 inches.
Average Monthly Rainfall in November in Canaries
Average Monthly Rainfall in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300 in0 in2 in2 in4 in4 in6 in6 in8 in8 in10 in10 inOctDecNov 16.5 inNov 16.5 inNov 304.6 inNov 304.6 inNov 116.3 inNov 116.3 in
The average rainfall (solid line) accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted line is the corresponding average snowfall.
Over the course of November in Canaries, the length of the day is gradually decreasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day decreases by 15 minutes, implying an average daily decrease of 32 seconds, and weekly decrease of 3 minutes, 41 seconds.
The shortest day of the month is November 30, with 11 hours, 22 minutes of daylight and the longest day is November 1, with 11 hours, 38 minutes of daylight.
Hours of Daylight and Twilight in November in Canaries
Hours of Daylight and Twilight in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300 hr24 hr4 hr20 hr8 hr16 hr12 hr12 hr16 hr8 hr20 hr4 hr24 hr0 hrOctDecnightnightdaydayNov 111 hr, 38 minNov 111 hr, 38 minNov 3011 hr, 22 minNov 3011 hr, 22 min
The number of hours during which the Sun is visible (black line). From bottom (most yellow) to top (most gray), the color bands indicate: full daylight, twilight (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and full night.
The earliest sunrise of the month in Canaries is 5:58 AM on November 1 and the latest sunrise is 13 minutes later at 6:11 AM on November 30.
The latest sunset is 5:36 PM on November 1 and the earliest sunset is 3 minutes earlier at 5:33 PM on November 21.
Daylight saving time is not observed in Canaries during 2022.
For reference, on June 21, the longest day of the year, the Sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets 12 hours, 57 minutes later, at 6:34 PM, while on December 21, the shortest day of the year, it rises at 6:23 AM and sets 11 hours, 18 minutes later, at 5:41 PM.
Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in November in Canaries
Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in November in CanariesNov11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303012 AM2 AM4 AM6 AM8 AM10 AM12 PM2 PM4 PM6 PM8 PM10 PM12 AMOctDec5:58 AM5:58 AMNov 15:36 PMNov 15:36 PM6:07 AM6:07 AMNov 215:33 PMNov 215:33 PMSolarMidnightSolarMidnightSolarNoonSunriseSunset
The solar day over the course of November. From bottom to top, the black lines are the previous solar midnight, sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and the next solar midnight. The day, twilights (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and night are indicated by the color bands from yellow to gray.
The figure below presents a compact representation of the sun’s elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon) and azimuth (its compass bearing) for every hour of every day in the reporting period. The horizontal axis is the day of the year and the vertical axis is the hour of the day. For a given day and hour of that day, the background color indicates the azimuth of the sun at that moment. The black isolines are contours of constant solar elevation.
Solar Elevation and Azimuth in November in Canaries
Solar Elevation and Azimuth in November in CanariesNov11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303012 AM12 AM2 AM2 AM4 AM4 AM6 AM6 AM8 AM8 AM10 AM10 AM12 PM12 PM2 PM2 PM4 PM4 PM6 PM6 PM8 PM8 PM10 PM10 PM12 AM12 AMOctDec0010102020203030404050505060000101020203030304040505060
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Solar elevation and azimuth over the course of November 2022. The black lines are lines of constant solar elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon, in degrees). The background color fills indicate the azimuth (the compass bearing) of the sun. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries of the cardinal compass points indicate the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).
The figure below presents a compact representation of key lunar data for November 2022. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the colored areas indicate when the moon is above the horizon. The vertical gray bars (new Moons) and blue bars (full Moons) indicate key Moon phases. The label associated with each bar indicates the date and time that the phase is obtained, and the companion time labels indicate the rise and set times of the Moon for the nearest time interval in which the moon is above the horizon.
The time in which the moon is above the horizon (light blue area), with new moons (dark gray lines) and full moons (blue lines) indicated. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.
Nov 2022
Illumination
Moonrise
Moonset
Moonrise
Meridian Passing
Distance
1
50%
12:58 PM
ESE
–
–
6:51 PM
S
231,074 mi
2
69%
–
12:42 AM
WSW
1:46 PM
ESE
7:44 PM
S
232,408 mi
3
79%
–
1:40 AM
WSW
2:30 PM
E
8:32 PM
S
233,954 mi
4
88%
–
2:34 AM
W
3:10 PM
E
9:18 PM
S
235,700 mi
5
94%
–
3:27 AM
W
3:49 PM
E
10:03 PM
S
237,646 mi
6
98%
–
4:19 AM
W
4:27 PM
E
10:47 PM
S
239,775 mi
7
100%
–
5:10 AM
WNW
5:07 PM
ENE
11:33 PM
N
242,042 mi
8
100%
–
6:02 AM
WNW
5:48 PM
ENE
–
–
9
99%
–
6:56 AM
WNW
6:33 PM
ENE
12:20 AM
N
244,361 mi
10
97%
–
7:50 AM
WNW
7:20 PM
ENE
1:10 AM
N
246,607 mi
11
92%
–
8:44 AM
WNW
8:10 PM
ENE
2:01 AM
N
248,622 mi
12
86%
–
9:37 AM
WNW
9:01 PM
ENE
2:53 AM
N
250,233 mi
13
79%
–
10:27 AM
WNW
9:53 PM
ENE
3:45 AM
N
251,274 mi
14
70%
–
11:14 AM
WNW
10:45 PM
ENE
4:35 AM
N
251,605 mi
15
61%
–
11:58 AM
WNW
11:36 PM
ENE
5:23 AM
N
251,128 mi
16
50%
–
12:38 PM
WNW
–
6:09 AM
N
249,808 mi
17
42%
12:25 AM
ENE
1:17 PM
WNW
–
6:53 AM
N
247,677 mi
18
32%
1:14 AM
E
1:54 PM
W
–
7:35 AM
S
244,840 mi
19
23%
2:03 AM
E
2:30 PM
W
–
8:17 AM
S
241,475 mi
20
14%
2:52 AM
E
3:08 PM
W
–
9:00 AM
S
237,826 mi
21
7%
3:44 AM
E
3:48 PM
WSW
–
9:46 AM
S
234,184 mi
22
2%
4:39 AM
ESE
4:33 PM
WSW
–
10:35 AM
S
230,866 mi
23
0%
5:39 AM
ESE
5:22 PM
WSW
–
11:30 AM
S
228,170 mi
24
1%
6:42 AM
ESE
6:18 PM
WSW
–
12:30 PM
S
226,335 mi
25
4%
7:49 AM
ESE
7:20 PM
WSW
–
1:34 PM
S
225,500 mi
26
11%
8:55 AM
ESE
8:26 PM
WSW
–
2:41 PM
S
225,674 mi
27
20%
9:58 AM
ESE
9:32 PM
WSW
–
3:46 PM
S
226,740 mi
28
30%
10:54 AM
ESE
10:36 PM
WSW
–
4:46 PM
S
228,497 mi
29
42%
11:45 AM
ESE
11:35 PM
WSW
–
5:41 PM
S
230,713 mi
30
50%
12:29 PM
ESE
–
–
6:30 PM
S
233,172 mi
We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night.
The chance that a given day will be muggy in Canaries is essentially constant during November, remaining around 100% throughout.
For reference, on May 1, the muggiest day of the year, there are muggy conditions 100% of the time, while on February 28, the least muggy day of the year, there are muggy conditions 98% of the time.
Humidity Comfort Levels in November in Canaries
Humidity Comfort Levels in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%OctDecNov 1100%Nov 1100%Nov 30100%Nov 30100%Nov 11100%Nov 11100%miserablemiserableoppressiveoppressivemuggymuggy
The percentage of time spent at various humidity comfort levels, categorized by dew point.
This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector (speed and direction) at 10 meters above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.
The average hourly wind speed in Canaries is increasing during November, increasing from 13.8 miles per hour to 15.7 miles per hour over the course of the month.
For reference, on June 21, the windiest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 17.8 miles per hour, while on October 2, the calmest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 13.0 miles per hour.
Average Wind Speed in November in Canaries
Average Wind Speed in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300 mph0 mph5 mph5 mph20 mph20 mph25 mph25 mph30 mph30 mphOctDecNov 113. 8 mphNov 113.8 mphNov 3015.7 mphNov 3015.7 mphNov 1614.7 mphNov 1614.7 mph
The average of mean hourly wind speeds (dark gray line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
The hourly average wind direction in Canaries throughout November is predominantly from the east, with a peak proportion of 95% on November 30.
Wind Direction in November in Canaries
Wind Direction in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300%100%20%80%40%60%60%40%80%20%100%0%OctDeceastsouth
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The percentage of hours in which the mean wind direction is from each of the four cardinal wind directions, excluding hours in which the mean wind speed is less than 1.0 mph. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries are the percentage of hours spent in the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).
Canaries is located near a large body of water (e.g., ocean, sea, or large lake). This section reports on the wide-area average surface temperature of that water.
The average surface water temperature in Canaries is essentially constant during November, remaining within 1°F of 83°F throughout.
Average Water Temperature in November in Canaries
Average Water Temperature in November in CanariesNov11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303079°F79°F80°F80°F81°F81°F82°F82°F83°F83°F84°F84°F85°F85°F86°F86°FOctDecNov 183°FNov 183°FNov 3082°FNov 3082°FNov 1183°FNov 1183°F
The daily average water temperature (purple line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
Definitions of the growing season vary throughout the world, but for the purposes of this report, we define it as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures (≥ 32°F) in the year (the calendar year in the Northern Hemisphere, or from July 1 until June 30 in the Southern Hemisphere).
Temperatures in Canaries are sufficiently warm year round that it is not entirely meaningful to discuss the growing season in these terms. We nevertheless include the chart below as an illustration of the distribution of temperatures experienced throughout the year.
Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in November in Canaries
Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%OctDec100%Nov 16100%Nov 16warmhotcomfortable
frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering
The percentage of time spent in various temperature bands. The black line is the percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season.
Growing degree days are a measure of yearly heat accumulation used to predict plant and animal development, and defined as the integral of warmth above a base temperature, discarding any excess above a maximum temperature. In this report, we use a base of 50°F and a cap of 86°F.
The average accumulated growing degree days in Canaries are rapidly increasing during November, increasing by 893°F, from 9,367°F to 10,260°F, over the course of the month.
Growing Degree Days in November in Canaries
Growing Degree Days in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930309,200°F9,200°F9,400°F9,400°F9,600°F9,600°F9,800°F9,800°F10,000°F10,000°F10,200°F10,200°F10,400°F10,400°FOctDecNov 19,367°FNov 19,367°FNov 3010,260°FNov 3010,260°FNov 119,677°FNov 119,677°FNov 219,986°FNov 219,986°F
The average growing degree days accumulated over the course of November, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
This section discusses the total daily incident shortwave solar energy reaching the surface of the ground over a wide area, taking full account of seasonal variations in the length of the day, the elevation of the Sun above the horizon, and absorption by clouds and other atmospheric constituents. Shortwave radiation includes visible light and ultraviolet radiation.
The average daily incident shortwave solar energy in Canaries is essentially constant during November, remaining within 0.2 kWh of 4.9 kWh throughout.
Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in November in Canaries
Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in November in CanariesNov1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300 kWh0 kWh2 kWh2 kWh3 kWh3 kWh4 kWh4 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh6 kWh6 kWh7 kWh7 kWhOctDecNov 14.8 kWhNov 14.8 kWhNov 305.1 kWhNov 305.1 kWhNov 164.9 kWhNov 164.9 kWh
The average daily shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter (orange line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
For the purposes of this report, the geographical coordinates of Canaries are 13.902 deg latitude, -61.065 deg longitude, and 39 ft elevation.
The topography within 2 miles of Canaries contains very significant variations in elevation, with a maximum elevation change of 1,867 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 350 feet. Within 10 miles contains very significant variations in elevation (3,025 feet). Within 50 miles contains large variations in elevation (3,993 feet).
The area within 2 miles of Canaries is covered by water (51%) and trees (42%), within 10 miles by water (62%) and trees (25%), and within 50 miles by water (95%).
This report illustrates the typical weather in Canaries, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016.
Temperature and Dew Point
There are 2 weather stations near enough to contribute to our estimation of the temperature and dew point in Canaries.
For each station, the records are corrected for the elevation difference between that station and Canaries according to the International Standard Atmosphere , and by the relative change present in the MERRA-2 satellite-era reanalysis between the two locations.
The estimated value at Canaries is computed as the weighted average of the individual contributions from each station, with weights proportional to the inverse of the distance between Canaries and a given station.
The stations contributing to this reconstruction are:
George F. L. Charles Airport (TLPC, 63%, 9 mi, northeast, -33 ft elevation change)
Hewanorra International Airport (TLPL, 37%, 13 mi, southeast, -7 ft elevation change)
To get a sense of how much these sources agree with each other, you can view a comparison of Canaries and the stations that contribute to our estimates of its temperature history and climate. Please note that each source’s contribution is adjusted for elevation and the relative change present in the MERRA-2 data.
Other Data
All data relating to the Sun’s position (e.g., sunrise and sunset) are computed using astronomical formulas from the book, Astronomical Algorithms 2nd Edition , by Jean Meeus.
All other weather data, including cloud cover, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and solar flux, come from NASA’s MERRA-2 Modern-Era Retrospective Analysis . This reanalysis combines a variety of wide-area measurements in a state-of-the-art global meteorological model to reconstruct the hourly history of weather throughout the world on a 50-kilometer grid.
Land Use data comes from the Global Land Cover SHARE database , published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Elevation data comes from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) , published by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Names, locations, and time zones of places and some airports come from the GeoNames Geographical Database .
Time zones for airports and weather stations are provided by AskGeo.com .
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Is it warm enough to swim in Lanzarote in November? Average water temperature in Lanzarote in November is 21.6°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Lanzarote in November is 24.1°C, and the coldest is 19.2°C. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Lanzarote
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Lanzarote for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Lanzarote, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of November.
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Day
2021
2020
Min
Max
1 November
22.3°C
22.1°C
21°C
23.6°C
2 November
22.2°C
22.2°C
21°C
23.8°C
3 November
22°C
22°C
20.9°C
23.7°C
4 November
22.1°C
21.9°C
20.7°C
23.7°C
5 November
21.7°C
22°C
20.8°C
24.1°C
6 November
21.4°C
21.9°C
20.7°C
23.7°C
7 November
21.2°C
21.9°C
20.4°C
23.3°C
8 November
21. 2°C
22°C
20.4°C
23.3°C
9 November
21.1°C
21.9°C
20.5°C
23.2°C
10 November
21.1°C
21.7°C
20.5°C
23°C
11 November
21.1°C
21.7°C
20.6°C
23.1°C
12 November
21.3°C
21.6°C
20.4°C
23°C
13 November
20.9°C
21.6°C
20.2°C
22.8°C
14 November
20.8°C
21.9°C
20°C
22.7°C
15 November
20.9°C
21.9°C
20.1°C
22.8°C
Day
2021
2020
Min
Max
16 November
20.9°C
22.1°C
20.2°C
22.5°C
17 November
20.9°C
22.4°C
20.3°C
22. 7°C
18 November
20.9°C
22.4°C
20.1°C
22.7°C
19 November
21.4°C
22.1°C
20.2°C
22.7°C
20 November
21.5°C
22°C
20.1°C
22.7°C
21 November
21.5°C
22°C
20.3°C
22.4°C
22 November
21.5°C
22°C
20.1°C
22.2°C
23 November
21.7°C
22°C
19.9°C
22.1°C
24 November
21.8°C
22°C
19.8°C
22.1°C
25 November
21.7°C
21.8°C
20°C
21.9°C
26 November
21.4°C
21.6°C
19.9°C
21.7°C
27 November
21.4°C
21.5°C
19.9°C
21.7°C
28 November
21°C
21.4°C
19.3°C
21.7°C
29 November
20. 5°C
21.5°C
19.2°C
21.5°C
30 November
20.6°C
21.2°C
19.6°C
21.4°C
Average water temperature in Lanzarote in November over a decade
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
22.6°C
21.2°C
22.4°C
22.4°C
21.8°C
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
21.8°C
21.1°C
20.9°C
21.9°C
21.3°C
Lanzarote water temperature during other months:
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Temperature in neighboring cities
The nearest locations with the average water temperature in November. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown
Avr
Min
Max
Tenesar
21.6°C
19.2°C
24°C
La Santa
21.5°C
19.1°C
23.9°C
El Golfo
21.6°C
19.2°C
24.1°C
Caleta de Caballo
21.5°C
19.1°C
23.9°C
La Hoya
21.6°C
19.2°C
24.1°C
Caleta de Famara
21.5°C
19.1°C
23.9°C
Playa Chica
21.4°C
19.2°C
23.9°C
Playa Quemada
21.5°C
19.2°C
23.9°C
Los Pocillos
21.4°C
19.2°C
23.8°C
Puerto Calero
21.4°C
19.2°C
23.9°C
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November Weather in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, Spain – 2022 – Winter Sun Expert
Puerto del Carmen is the main tourist town on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain and it is on the southeast side of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Puerto del Carmen was originally a small fishing village, and even though it has become a very lively holiday hub, the old harbor is still a delightful place to visit, boasting some excellent seafood restaurants. The waterside promenade doubles up as the main strip – it’s packed with bars, clubs, and restaurants, and it also looks out over a trio of beaches.
The island has avoided heavy development and many of its top attractions were developed with the help of the artist César Manrique, who gave them a timeless, space-age style.
Although the resort has grown over the last twenty years, it now stretches along the whole 6 km (4 Miles) of golden sandy beaches. The town has been saved from the high-rise buildings that blight so many other destinations due to the strict planning restrictions.
Contents
1 November weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain
2 November weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in more detail
2.1 – What will the temperature be in Puerto del Carmen in November
2. 2 – Can you expect rain in November in Puerto del Carmen?
2.3 – What will the water temperature be in Puerto del Carmen for November
2.4 – Can you expect in November a lot of sunny days in Puerto del Carmen
2.5 – Will it be comfortable in November in Puerto del Carmen?
3 What to do in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in November
4 Is it humid in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in November?
5 Is November a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
6 Does it rain all day in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in November?
7 Is November the rainiest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
8 Is November the most sunniest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
9 Weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in other months
November weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in November in Puerto del Carmen, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if November is comfortable or humid
Generally, November in Puerto del Carmen will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 59°F / 15°C.
Puerto del Carmen does not have a lot of rainy days in November. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain during the whole month.
The forecast for November 2022 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.
November weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in more detail
To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in November in Puerto del Carmen, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds
– What will the temperature be in Puerto del Carmen in November
Generally, you can expect in November an average temperature of 77°F / 25°C during the day and an average of 59°F / 15°C during the night. In November, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 87°F / 31°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 71°F / 22°C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. When comparing November with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. And almost equal to December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 73°F / 23°C.
Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen 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 95°F / 35°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. When comparing November with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 91°F / 33°C. And slightly more than December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C.
In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Puerto del Carmen each month:
Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.
– Can you expect rain in November in Puerto del Carmen?
Generally, you can expect about 2 rain days in November, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 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 0.3 inches / 8 mmmm. When comparing November with the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which sees around 0. 2 inches / 4 mm of rain. And slightly less than December, which sees around 0.3 inches / 8 mm of rain
Rain days for Puerto del Carmen during the year.Rain days for Puerto del Carmen 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 2 and 3 days. When comparing November with the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which sees an average of between 1 and 2 days of rain. And almost equal to December, which sees an average of between 2 and 3 days of rain
– What will the water temperature be in Puerto del Carmen for November
You can expect in November, the water temperature for Puerto del Carmen to be between 73°F / 23°C and 68°F / 20°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 75°F / 24°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing the water temperature from November with the month before and after, November has a water temperature almost equal to October, with a water temperature of an average of between 73°F / 23°C and 75°F / 24°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from December, that is around 69°F / 21°C.
Water temperature for Puerto del Carmen during the year.Water temperature for Puerto del Carmen during the year.
– Can you expect in November a lot of sunny days in Puerto del Carmen
Generally, you can expect around 11 sunny days in November and around 16 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, November is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 0 and 1 sunny days. When comparing November with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly higher than October, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. And almost equal to December, with around 11 sunny days
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Puerto del CarmenThe number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Puerto del Carmen
We have looked at the sunny days in Puerto del Carmen. Let’s also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 4 cloudy days. June and July And are the months with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing November with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to October, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days. And almost equal to December, with an average of between 3 and 4 cloudy days
– Will it be comfortable in November in Puerto del Carmen?
Generally, November in Puerto del Carmen will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.
We use the humidity and temperature in Puerto del Carmen 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 November with the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of “very comfortable” (low humidty). And almost equal to December, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of “very comfortable” (low humidty)
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Puerto del CarmenWintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Puerto del Carmen
What to do in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in November
Some of the top attractions to visit in Puerto Del Carmen are:
The Beaches: Puerto del Carmen comes with 3 sandy beaches. The Playa Grande, Playa Chica and Playa Pocillos.
Landscapes/Nature & Parks: Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park, Timanfaya National Park, and the Cueva de los Verdes lava tube.
Golf: Lanzarote Golf Resort – Puerto del Carmen
Books and Stationery: book lover snowbirds can head to the Bookshop located at either end of Puerto del Carmen to satisfy their reading needs. Photocopying services available at both shops.
Is it humid in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in November?
A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in November. 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 November in Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen 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 November, you can expect that Puerto del Carmen will have a low humidty, and will feel very 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 be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months
Humidity level for Puerto del CarmenHumidity level for Puerto del Carmen
Is November a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
Trying to answer the question of whether November is a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen in November, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In November, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very 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 11 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days.
The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain during November. 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 November a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain for most visitors.
Does it rain all day in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in November?
In Puerto del Carmen, it does not rain all day in November. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain during the month.
Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain, there are, on average 11 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days in November. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
Is November the rainiest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
November 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 Puerto del Carmen, 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 3 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 0.3 inches / 8 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 November the most sunniest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
November is 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 Puerto del Carmen, 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.
November is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 11 sunny days, and 16 partly suny days. August 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. June and July are the months with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
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November is perfect to start planning a holiday, so where’s hot in November short haul? Summer is at an end, and winter is setting in. We have included a list of the best places to go in November that are hot. So, start planning your next getaway to some of these top destinations.
Our top pick for where it is hot in November short haul would be the Canary Islands. It is the perfect time to visit Tenerife and Lanzarote, boasting temperatures of 19-24 degrees. It is not just the most popular destination; it is also one of the cheapest destinations for short-haul winter sun. Check out our top list of winter sun destinations that are still hot in November.
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November is the ideal time for winter sun, offering many short haul destinations at low-cost prices.
The Canary Islands are not just hot in November; they are among the cheapest destinations to visit, with flights starting from £15 and hotels from £35.
If you are traveling in November, you are sure to beat the crowds and the costs, making November the ideal time to escape to a hot destination.
The Canary Islands are hot in November short haul, making it our first choice for the perfect getaway.
Discover our top 9 destinations for winter sun, from exploring Morocco to relaxing on the beach in Cyprus.
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Where’s Hot In November Short Haul?
Regardless of the time of the year, you will always find somewhere hot to go on holiday, and November is no exception. Even though some of your favorite destinations might be cooling down, there are still short haul options like the Canary Islands for that winter sun feeling.
November is the ideal time to escape the winter blues, so there is no better time to plan your holiday to lift your mood. Explore Cape Verde, Cyprus, where temperatures are good, and beaches are less crowded. So, check out our list of November short haul destinations to top up your tan before Christmas sets in.
Best Places To Visit In November
Canary Islands: Lanzarote And Tenerife
The Canary Islands are the top pick for winter sun, but why is Lanzarote the top pick? Well, Lanzarote’s beauty cannot be denied, and it is also one of the cheapest destinations you are likely to find. With budget airlines offering flights from £15 or accommodation starting from £35 per night. So, with these prices, you are on to a winner. So it is no surprise that Lanzarote is an ideal winter sun destination; it does tick off all the boxes. With temperatures reaching 24 degrees in November, providing opportunities to explore and enjoy the glorious beaches.
When you are on the island, you should explore everything on offer, from interesting sights to archaeological delights. If you want to learn about the country’s culture and architecture, then visit the Cesar Manrique House Museum, charging a small entry fee of £10, but worth it.
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and one of the most popular to visit. You can plan day excursions to island-hop from one island to another, so you will want to explore Tenerife if you visit the canaries.
Tenerife goes way beyond incredible beaches, which is one of the main reasons most people flock to Tenerife. Instead, it offers opportunities to explore its rich history and culture, picturesque village, and volcanic terrain.
Temperatures remain hot in November like most of the Canary Islands. This makes it the ideal winter beach destination. No matter what kind of traveler you are, you are sure to find the ideal resort to fit your budget and taste.
If you are after a peaceful retreat to soak up the sun, then head to Las Terasitas in the heart of the Anaga Mountains. Suppose you are going on a family getaway. In that case, you will enjoy Los Cristianos or Costa Adeje, boasting family-friendly restaurants and accommodations. If you like things lively, then Playa del Americas will not disappoint with its lively nightlife scene.
When you have soaked up the sun on the beach, you can hike across the landscapes. Or go on a jeep safari with the entire family, or meander through the colorful villages to experience a traditional taste of the islands. In the Canary Islands, the choice is yours.
Morocco
Morocco is an ideal destination, hot in November and short haul, with flights taking no more than 3 hours and 30 minutes from the UK.
November is the perfect time to visit, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 20 degrees. The fantastic temperatures make exploring Marrakech souks more pleasant. As you meander through the picturesque streets, stop off at one of the roof cafes and order a refreshing mint tea before discovering the vibrant stalls and festive atmosphere.
If you enjoy a day out at the beach, then head out to the coast. You will discover the laid-back towns of Agadir and Essaouira. In addition, you will find that the souks are less busy, giving you many opportunities to haggle for the ideal price and find those last-minute souvenirs.
If you are exploring the Atlas Mountains during November, be sure to bring warm clothes as the evening can be quite chilly.
Cyprus
Cyprus remains hot in November and is blessed by year-round sunshine. However, in November, temperatures reach 23 degrees. Cyprus offers a mixture of peaceful regions like Nissi beach, where you can have a perfect beach holiday, or large resorts like Paphos, where something is always going on. When you plan a trip to Cyprus, think of wine tours, visiting ancient historical sights like Tombs of the Kings.
Cyprus makes the ideal getaway, with most flights from the UK taking 4 hours, making it the perfect location for a last-minute winter holiday.
If you prefer to stay in a more secluded spot that is still close enough to all the action, you can stay in Louis Phaethon Beach, just outside of the bustling Paphos. You will discover it has a private beach and waterpark for the entire family to enjoy.
Cape Verde
Cape Verde made it onto the list, and it does slightly stretch the definition of a short haul location, as flights take around 6 hours from the UK. But Cape Verde is just off the coast of Africa, is almost in a similar time zone, so no jet lag.
Cape Verde made it onto our list as it remains hot in November, with temperatures reaching 26 degrees. The exotic archipelago island is near the west coast of Africa, boasting a tropical climate.
Suppose you seek the ideal beach escape, head to Sal, where you will discover the idyllic beaches where you can pass the day away. Or explore Boa Vista’s volcanic landscapes; these are two of the most popular islands for holidaymakers. In addition, Cape Verde includes ten islands offering diverse African and Portuguese sounds, sights, and flavors to discover.
Madeira Portugal
Madeira remains hot in November, and it’s no surprise that it made it onto our short haul list. It has the perfect climate all year round and is the ideal destination for activities and complete relaxation.
The two main resorts in Maderia are Funchal and Santa Cruz. Funchal is the capital offering a traditional old town. You will find some fabulous restaurants, architecture, shops, museums, and more, or discover the commercial center boasting a dramatic skyline with its stunning cathedral. Santa Cruz is the perfect destination for families; why not meander around the ancient cobbled streets or take the entire family to the aqua park.
In Madeira, there is something for everyone, from nature lovers to sports enthusiasts. It is the ideal escape for couples, families, or solo travelers. If you enjoy activities like scuba diving, hiking, golfing, visiting museums. Then you will agree that Madeira is ideal.
Why not spend the day hiking in Vereda do Arieiro, enjoying the stunning views and breathtaking landscapes. Then, watch dolphins or relax at one of the glorious beaches of Porto Santo.
Palermo, Italy
Suppose you are planning a trip to Italy. In that case, you will be happy to discover that it is hot in November, with temperatures reaching 22 degrees. Palermo is the capital of Sicily. The fantastic city is rich in cultural history, close to where Europe ends and Africa begins. There is such a mixture of cultures and influences dating back centuries, including Roman, Arab, and Norman.
Palermo is an incredible city offering a mix of Byzantine mosaics and Arabesque domes. Despite being one of the largest cities and bustling streets. It rewards its visitors with picturesque chapels and crooked side streets to explore. It is also home to Italy’s largest opera house, so Palermo will not disappoint if you seek culture and history.
Valetta Malta
Another destination that you may not have considered is Valetta, where temperatures are a comfortable 16 degrees in November, making it a prime short haul adventure. Valetta offers gastronomy and cultural tourism along with relaxing days by the hotel pool.
On your visit, why not discover Valletta City Gate and New Parliament building or take in the spectacular views of Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens or meander through the limestone streets.
Nice France
If you are looking for a destination hot in November short haul, then nice will not disappoint. It is the most popular city of the Cote d’Azur’s or known as the French riviera. It is loved for its seaside scenery and impressive promenade, Promenade des Anglais.
Nice has all-year-round sunshine, and temperatures in November are 20 degrees. As a result, Nice delivers a thrilling seaside resort and cosmopolitan European city. So, suppose you plan to go to the French Riviera. In that case, Nice will not disappoint, with its colorful culture, old town districts, and shoreline of impressive hotels.
Seville Spain
The beautiful city has a temperature of 20 degrees in November, and it’s still warm enough to enjoy outdoor drinks and tapas. Seville is the capital of Andalucia and is located in the south of Spain.
You will find many tourist attractions, including the cathedral in Real Alcázar, to the bell tower in La Giralda. In addition, Seville offers an abundance of activities to explore its history and culture, from its many museums to its live bullfights.
Seville is the birthplace of flamenco, traditional Spanish dance, and music. If you have the opportunity, you will not want to miss this entertaining and colorful performance.
On a visit to Seville, you will enjoy spectacular attractions and sightseeing opportunities, not to forget warm weather, great tapas, history, flamenco, and culture. Seville will suit every type of traveler, offering something for everyone.
Conclusion
Suppose you are looking for a winter sun destination and wondering where’s hot in November short haul. In that case, you are sure to find an intriguing destination on this list of the nine best destinations to visit, some of them taking less than a 3-hour flight.
Our favorite on the list was the Canary Islands, and this destination has always been a firm British favorite because of its beach resorts and all-year-round sun. During November, average temperatures are 24 degrees, making it the ideal winter sun escape.
So go on, beat the winter blues, and prepare to be transported to a tropical paradise with beaches, sun, and activities. Which one will you choose?
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As a winter-sun destination, Lanzarote is very pleasant during November. Daytime and nighttime temperatures are usually warm. Pack a hoody just in case the sea breezes make the nights feel a touch cold. The sea is warm year-round in Lanzarote and is ideal for swimming. We’ve looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Lanzarote, 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 Lanzarote weather in November.
How warm is it in Lanzarote during November?
The temperature is extremely stable in November with average highs of 22℃ and lows just 2℃ lower at 20℃. 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 Lanzarote during November?
November is typically the wettest month in Lanzarote. On average, there will be 7 rainy days during the month, amounting to 14.3mm in total. That’s almost nothing at all, therefore rain isn’t something we think you need to consider. There’s a small chance that you’ll catch a thunderstorm during your trip.
How warm is the sea in Lanzarote during November?
The water temperature around Lanzarote reaches a pleasant 22℃ during November. While generally considered warm, some people might find it a little on the cool side on entering the water.
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Where’s hot in November: Holidays in the sunshine, from the Canary Islands to India | The Independent
With November’s shorter days, grey skies and the relentless sound of Christmas songs already in the shops, it’s definitely time to get away somewhere warm and stock up on vitamin D. Southern Europe can still be pleasantly mild, but if you want real heat, you’ll have to go slightly further afield.
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Fuerteventura
The second-largest Canary Island has some of the best and biggest beaches in the archipelago, and November temperatures are comfortably in the mid-20s. If you want to avoid Fuerteventura’s sprawling resort complexes and go for something more traditional, stay at the 10-room Hotel Boutique Casa Vieja in the inland village of La Oliva. This Canarian manor house is a 15-minute drive from the spectacular sand dunes of Corralejo and has its own pool as well as a collection of self-catering villas. A week’s B&B with Cachet Travel in the hotel costs from £716pp and includes flights and car hire, departing 16, 23 and 30 November.
Madeira
This Portuguese outpost off the coast of Africa never gets truly cold, with November bringing temperatures in the low 20s. Its attractive capital, Funchal, is a good base for walk in the nearby volcanic hills. Stay at the Hotel Quinta de Bela Vista, an intimate, five-star hotel with a pool and views of Funchal and its inviting bay 2km away. Inspired Luxury Escapes has five nights’ B&B for 23 November departures from £549pp. The price includes flights, transfers and half board. Seven nights start at £659pp.
Goa
By November, the monsoon season in Goa is over and you can enjoy 32C heat, bath-like seas and refreshed green landscapes. Get to know this southern Indian province on a 14-night multi-centre holiday with the Goa Experience. Start with five nights at the five-start Alila Dawa near Majorda before going on to the historic Panjim Inn, a night in an eco cottage in Wildernest and finishing in Acron Waterfront Resort by the River Baga. The price of £1,857pp includes flights, all transfers and breakfast, departing 27 November.
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Oman
Oman’s rich culture and natural beauty are welcome antidotes to the constantly shifting sands of its flashy UAE neighbours. In November, the blistering heat of the summer becomes a much more manageable low 30Cs – all the easier to enjoy its superb beaches. Al Waha is the Oman’s first dedicated family hotel and forms part of the 124-acre Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah resort a half-hour drive from the capital, Muscat. Tropical Sky has six nights’ B&B from £959pp for a 21 November departure, including flights and transfers.
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St Kitts and Nevis
This twin-island Caribbean nation combines superb beaches with outstanding natural beauty. It has a fascinating history too, which you can explore at the Unesco-listed Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, one of the Caribbean’s best-preserved fortifications. Hop over to laid-back Nevis for volcanic landscapes and a dip in thermal baths. British Airways Holidays has a week at Ottley’s Plantation Inn, a luxurious 18th-century former sugar plantation surrounded by palm trees and ocean views. Room-only prices start at £1,3995pp and include flights, departing 4 February.
Gambia
If you want real warmth for the February half-term holiday but without the jet lag, take the family to Gambia for 32C heat and 10 hours of sun a day. Facing the long sandy beaches of Cape Point, Sunbeach Hotel will reopen this winter after a major renovation and will offer plenty of children’s activities as well as water sports. The Gambia Experience offers an all-inclusive week from £999pp, including flights and transfers, departing 10 and 17 February.
New Zealand
Catch the last of the summer in New Zealand on a motorhome tour of North Island. Start in Auckland before carrying on to the white sands of the Bay of Plenty and the geothermal lakes of Rotorua. Trailfinders has a 10-night holiday departing 17 February, with two nights in Auckland, from £1,399pp including flights and eight nights’ motorhome hire.
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Canaries are one of the most musical and undemanding domestic birds.
For more than one century, canaries have delighted their owners with pleasant melodic singing, a variety of colors and unusual shapes.
The body length of the indoor canary is 12×14 cm. The wild species is somewhat smaller than the domestic form (12-13 cm long) and differs greatly from it in color. The male is green on top with black longitudinal lines, the upper part of the head, throat and rump are yellow-green, the color of the chest turns yellow posteriorly, the belly is white. The color of the female is paler due to the grayish edges of the feathers, her back is brown-gray with black lines. Captivity has greatly changed the canary, and its color has become a solid yellow. A mixture of a wild canary with a domestic one is very beautiful, it is colored with a mixture of green and yellow.
And it is not surprising that all over the world canaries enjoy great and, of course, well-deserved popularity, which is constantly growing.
According to information that has come down to us, already in the 14th century, Spanish and Portuguese sailors began to gradually bring the singers who had so charmed them back to their homeland. Most likely, these were canaries already accustomed to captivity, bought from local residents, who were happy to keep little singers at home, in cages woven from twigs. Thus began the proud “march” through the world of discreet, but so generously endowed by Nature island birds.
Keeping canaries
The canary is easily tamed, quite trusting, amenable to “education” and successfully breeds at home. Canaries can live at home for 15-18 years, they are kept in cages and aviaries.
The size of the cage is 30-35 cm long, 20-22 cm wide, 27-29 cm high. The distance between the twigs is no more than 1.2-1.4 cm. The door in the cage should be located on the side. The bottom must be double, preferably made of thin stainless steel (inner bottom) and always retractable, so that it is easier to clean the cage, change the sand in it and disinfect.
Feeders can be placed on the bottom of the cage, but this most often results in an unsanitary condition of the feed and the cage. It is desirable, however, that the feeders in the cages be retractable. In this position, it is easy to get them when feeding and the birds will have less anxiety.
The cage must have a perch for a bird, which is a round perch with a thickness of not more than 1.5 cm. The surface of the perch is left rough, not cleaned. The distance between the perches should be such that, jumping from one to the other, the bird can freely flap its wings.
Canaries love to swim. Bathing cleanses the skin and strengthens the plumage. Bathing water should be at room temperature. The bathing suit is attached to the outside of the door so that water does not get into the cage. After each bath, the bathing suit is cleaned and the doors are closed. Bathing suits should be washed daily. Canaries should be taught to bathe from an early age, that is, from the moment they are jigged from the female – after 30-35 days of age.
Cages should be cleaned at least twice a week. At this time, the bird needs to be transplanted – overtaken to another cage, placing the cages with open doors to each other. The entire inventory of the cage – a pallet, feeders, drinkers, perches – must be taken out and rinsed well with hot water.
Drinking water must be at room temperature. It is poured into small glass or porcelain dishes (3-4 cm high) and placed on the bottom of the cage in a place convenient for drinking birds. Between the twigs of the cage, you can insert small feeders in the form of a thimble or a plastic cork for periodic feeding with honey, grated carrots, yolk in addition to the main food.
Place the cage in a well-lit place, but not in the sun, not in a window, and not in a draft. If the room closes, you can and should let the bird fly. Initially 5-10 minutes, and then up to 40-45 minutes. You can teach a bird to sit on your hand, on your shoulder, but this requires a lot of patience. Cages with canaries should be approached so that the birds can see you: talking to them in an even, gentle voice will win the bird’s trust.
Feeding canaries
Feeding canaries is not difficult. The main feed is grain mixture.
In order for the canaries to eat all the food offered to them, and not to choose especially favorite components and not to get fat at the same time, it is necessary to strictly observe its daily allowance.
On average, 1-1.5 teaspoons with a hill of grain mixture are relied on per bird daily. This norm may vary somewhat depending on the breed and the physiological state of the birds.
So, during the molting period, the norm should be increased, since the phenomenon of hyperphagia occurs in birds, that is, a large consumption of food necessary for the formation of a new plumage. At this time, obesity cannot occur.
It should also be remembered that the bioenergy metabolism of small birds is very high, so they should not be left without food in the daytime, even for 1-2 hours.
In addition to grain, canaries need soft and green food.
One portion of soft food is prepared from half a boiled egg yolk, grated, with the addition of one teaspoon of ground crackers, semolina or, better, baby food (such as “baby” porridge) and a pinch of poppy seeds.
Various vegetables and fruits are a good source of vitamins and carotene. They are cut into slices and strengthened between the bars of the cage near the perch.
From green food canaries should be given: carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, celery and dandelion leaves, parsley, apples, pears and strawberries. Like other birds, canaries need mineral feed. They should always be in a separate feeder. These include crushed eggshells, chalk, charcoal, coarse sand or shell rock.
Non-carbonated mineral water can be used as an addition to mineral supplements.
Birds should be accustomed to new foods gradually. An abrupt change can cause intestinal upset in birds, forced untimely molting and other diseases, so when buying birds, ask what the previous owners fed them.
Crushed nuts and sunflower seeds should also be added to the bird menu.
Breeding of canaries
In their homeland, in natural conditions, the breeding season of wild canaries begins in the 2nd half of March. The best time for mating and breeding chicks in our conditions is spring (March, April, May). During this period, there is a longer daylight hours, and the female can feed the chicks longer. To obtain good offspring, it is necessary to carefully select the male and female. The male should be large, with an interesting song, beautiful plumage, active. Age – at least 1 year old. The female must also have the appropriate qualities. It is advisable to pair males from one and a half to two years and even up to five years, and females – from 11 months to three to four years. The coloration of the offspring is influenced by both producers, and the male influences the vocal qualities, susceptibility to the song and hearing. This should also be taken into account when choosing a pair.
Some fanciers practice breeding one male with two or three females and still get normal broods, but this requires a lot of experience. A more accessible way is to bring one male to one female. Before mating, a cage with a male and a cage with a female are placed side by side so that the birds can see each other and begin to show mutual interest. The male during this period daily, for 5-6 days, is given soft food in addition to grain. Increase the diet and females. Ready for mating birds are planted in one cage. The male is planted first, and after a day or two, the female is planted next to him. The female released to the male quickly mates with him and proceeds to build a nest. From the start of mating and nest building to the laying of the first egg, it takes from three to ten days.
Mating cage may be standard or slightly larger. The nest can be hung in the corner of the cage from the inside or outside, in a quiet place.
In order for the female to build a nest in peace, she needs to put into the cage pieces of cut cotton or linen threads 2-3 cm in size, small pieces of linen or cotton fabric and even well-dried small hay collected in a ball. Within 6-7 days, the female builds a nest, after which she begins to lay eggs. After the female lays 3-4 eggs, the male is removed from the cage, as the female herself can feed the chicks. But you can leave the male, and he will actively help the female in hatching and feeding the chicks.
The female canary incubates the chicks for 13 days. Males also take part in incubation of eggs. At the moment when the female leaves for feeding, he replaces her. On the 14th day, the chicks hatch from the eggs. 3-4 hours after the appearance of the chicks, the female begins to feed them. Both parents also feed the chicks from the beak.
The cubs that have flown from the nest initially seem clumsy and inept. On the 24th-28th day after hatching, the chicks separated from their parents find and eat soft and grain food well.
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Prehistory of the domestic canary
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The homeland of the wild canary (Serinus canaria), the progenitor of the widespread and well-known indoor songbird, is a group of islands off the western coast of Africa (Canary, Azores, Madeira). It is interesting that a closely related species, the European canary finch (Serinus serinus), is found not only in northwestern Africa, on the islands of the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern Europe, but also in the Baltic States, in Belarus, from where it moved to the Kaliningrad, Pskov and Leningrad regions. regions of Russia. In the south of Europe, finches live sedentary, and here they are migratory birds that appear in early spring. These birds belong to the order of passerines, the family of finches and are related to siskin, goldfinch and greenfinch.
Canary finches have a short beak and nondescript plumage coloration. The European species in the autumn-winter plumage looks very modest: the back and wings are grayish-brown, with dark longitudinal streaks, the underside of the body is greenish-yellow, with streaks on the sides, and the underbelly is whitish. By spring, due to the dull tips of the feather worn around, the bird is transformed. Forehead, neck, stripe above the eyes, chest and abdomen turn yellow. In females and young birds, the yellow is very dull. The song of the male is very simple: a murmuring trill with sharp creaking sounds, reminiscent of the chirping of a cicada. During the mating season, he sings very actively, swaying from side to side, ruffles the feathers on his head, spreads and lowers his wings.
The plumage color of the Canarian finch is similar to that of the green domestic canary. The singing of males is rich in beautiful sounds, very melodic and pleasant to the ear. The first Europeans to fall under his spell were the Spaniards, who landed in the Canary Islands in 1478. Birds, along with many other riches of the picturesque islands, began to be exported to Spain. Only males were caught – the owners of the miracle song. They sold them for big money. For almost a century, Spain was the only country that traded foreign songbird. Indistinct color differences between young males and females, however, led to trading errors, and then buyers from the countries of southern and central Europe were able to breed canaries. At the turn of the 16th-17th centuries, mutants of a pure yellow color began to appear in the offspring of birds of the usual greenish-gray color. This time was the “birth” of a real domestic canary.
At the end of the 16th century, canaries were brought from northern Italy to the town of Imst in the Tyrolean mountains. It is considered the “cradle” of the most famous song breeds.
In those distant years, canary farming was almost exclusively a male occupation. In Imst, a small mining and industrial area, the new trade developed so successfully that it turned into a good source of income. Every year, entire expeditions of canary sellers set off from here. Bird traders visited many European countries and even reached Syria, Turkey, Russia. Large parties of feathered singers came to England.
English, Dutch, Belgian, French and Swiss bird lovers bred decorative breeds of canaries: colored and curly. Representatives of the latter group are interesting for their original physique. Some of them are very large (22-23 centimeters long), others, on the contrary, are dwarf, others are curly, and fourth are humpbacked. All of them are of poor quality of singing, which no one has improved. Humpbacked canaries (now there are five breeds) amaze with their unnatural, even ugly appearance. They have long legs, a vertical body and tail, and a small head on a long neck extended below shoulder level, like a vulture. Curly breeds are original (there are only nine of them): the plumage of the Parisian canary seems to be curled with hot tongs all over the body. Others have curly hair only on the chest, back and sides of the body.
When mining in Imst began to decline, most of the population, along with their canaries, moved to Andreasberg, one of the old mining and manufacturing towns of the Upper Harz. Here, canary farming has taken on an even wider scale. Very many miners devoted all their free time from hard work to breeding canaries. Self-taught breeders chose the best females and crossed them with males that were distinguished by a low and soft sounding voice. Techniques for teaching young canaries how to sing well were also improved.
In Russia, canine breeding began to spread in the 18th century, when Tyrolean traders began to annually deliver large quantities of their birds from Imst to Moscow. In the 19th century, foreign “soloists” gained national popularity and became readily available for purchase. Russian amateurs, having studied the ability of kenars for onomatopoeia, ennobled their song with trills of oatmeal and titmouse “ringing”. The tune of the Russian canary began to be called oatmeal or oatmeal.
Kenar breeders from the city of Andreasberg took a different path: they taught the birds with the help of special organ pipes and whistles. By the end of the 19th century, the so-called noble Harz roller (from the German rollen – to roll, roll out) with a pipe melody was created. The roller song resembles soft organ music, it sounds deep, muffled-soft and does not irritate the ear. It has a murmur, low flute whistles, gurgling, a bell ringing, and something like the noise of a bowling ball rolling on a wooden deck. And there are no loud sharp trills and “sharp” sounds, which are very common among modern Russian kenars. The roller performs a song with a closed or almost closed beak, greatly inflating the neck. However, in Russia, these birds have not received distribution.
The color of the plumage of singing canaries can be green, lemon, pale yellow (whitish), white, gray, motley (green with yellow or gray with white spots).
Oatmeal tune
Kenar of oatmeal melody sings with an open beak, uttering loud and sonorous, high-pitched trills.
Experts conditionally divide the song of any bird into “knees”, that is, into the likeness of words. For example, the sonorous song of the common oatmeal – “tsin-tsin-tsin-tsin-tsin-siiii” – consists of two “words”, the first of which is repeated five times. Kenar sings incomparably more difficult: the number of knees in the oatmeal tune is about twenty (the bird is not able to learn all of them). A modest song of a porridge or a tit, memorized by a canary, turns into one of the knees of his “repertoire”. Most often, singers perform from six to eight tribes.
For those who are interested in oatmeal canaries, I recommend reading the book by I. E. Basikhes “Canary”. It describes in detail all the knees, their distortions (dissonances), the correct order of singing the knees is given. The fact is that a trained kenar must perform knees in a clearly defined sequence, in no case changing the order. Such singing is called planned and is very much appreciated, as it is preserved in the bird until old age. Males with a chaotic combination of knees in the song will eventually lose the most difficult to perform (and, as a rule, the most melodic) sounds. It is very bad if a kenar breaks a song into two independent parts: sooner or later one half will be forgotten.
Red factor
In 1915, three German kenar breeders began experiments on hybridizing a domestic canary with a Venezuelan fire siskin (Spinus cucullatus), a small, brightly colored bird. The male has a black head, wings and tail, a whitish belly and a fiery red plumage. The female is colored less brightly: the underside of the body is orange-red, the back is covered with orange. Crossing with an exotic siskin introduced a hereditary “red factor” (the gene responsible for the inheritance of red pigment in plumage) into the genotype of the domestic canary. The possibility of breeding new variations of canaries has expanded significantly. This is not about the red color of plumage, but about the red factor, the owners of which are orange, and pale pink, and “bronze”, and “copper” birds.
It turned out that the song of the siskin is genetically linked to the red factor and manifests itself in colored canaries, introducing dissonances and a different timbre of sound that is not inherent in the canary. For ornamental birds, this does not matter. Fans of singing canaries had to introduce a clause in the breed standards prohibiting the use of producers with a red factor in plumage.
In the 1950s, large quantities of red canaries were brought to the USSR. Many domestic kenar breeders set themselves the goal of getting both a well-singing and elegantly colored bird. Amateurs crossed oatmeal singers with exotics. The results were disastrous, and they are felt to this day.
Theoretically, the possibility of breeding a red canary with an oatmeal tune is not ruled out, but this will be the fruit of the concerted efforts of many experienced canary breeders. The process of crossing and selection will stretch for many decades. It is no coincidence that French, German and American breeders have chosen for such an experiment the Harz roller, which has a song of low pitch. The Russian canary, with its sonorous and clear high-pitched song, should not be crossed with color variations (even with orange).
Undemanding pet bird
Keeping canaries is easy. This is a fully domesticated bird, coexisting without problems in small cages. The minimum size of “living space” for a canary: 32 x 16 x 24 centimeters (length, width and height). It is better if the length of the cage is 40-45, and the height is 30 centimeters. Foreign amateurs write that a cage for one canary should not be less than 60 x 40 x 40 centimeters. It should be borne in mind that these recommendations are given for birds of decorative breeds, which are not only noticeably larger and “longer” than ours, but also more prone to obesity due to inactivity.
Each male needs a separate cage. The singer should not see the neighbors (this worries him), so the cages with canaries are placed one on top of the other or fenced off with opaque shutters.
Males and females in the same room are best kept only during nesting. Callsigns of females strongly excite the male, sitting in a single cage, and in the spring-summer period, his song may deteriorate.
The cell tray is lined with newsprint in two or three layers. The bedding is changed twice a week. Once or twice a year, the cage is disinfected: thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and brushed.
For complete comfort, the bird will need three perches: one is installed below, two are parallel to the top.
The cage should have a drinking bowl, a bathing bowl and a feeder.
Canaries are great bathers. Often, for water procedures, they use water from a drinking bowl and pollute it. Therefore, it is better to hang a special bathing suit filled with water at room temperature from the open door of the cage. It is removed after the bird bathes. On the day of one water procedure is enough. Hanging bathing suits are much more practical than various vases and saucers with water placed at the bottom of the cage. By the way, bathing is good for canaries. A sick bird, as a rule, does not want to bathe.
Drinking water (fresh, room temperature) should always be in the canary’s home. Moreover, it is better to use a hanging drinker, and not put it on the bottom of the cage, especially under the perch, where the water will quickly become contaminated.
Feeders, where the daily feed ration is laid, can be retractable or hanging. They are placed away from the drinker so that water does not get on the feed. The feed in a retractable long feeder is more quickly contaminated by a bird that jumps there with its feet while eating.
For egg food, grated carrots and wet bread, you need a separate feeder in the form of a small bowl. After the bird is satiated, the bowl is removed (along with the remnants of food), washed and dried.
Canaries are fed mainly with a grain mixture of rapeseed, colza, millet, white canary seed, oatmeal, hemp seeds, sunflower and flax. Sunflower seeds should be lightly crushed. Oilseeds (hemp, sunflower, flax) should not exceed 10% of the total composition of the grain mixture. Canaries do not like millet, but white and yellow millet are much more readily eaten than orange-red. Willingly feast on white bread dipped in milk. The diet of birds should include a boiled chicken egg and fresh non-acidic cottage cheese. From vitamin feeds, sprouted seeds of millet, rapeseed and sunflower are useful, as well as lettuce, tradescantia, dandelion, woodlice grass, grated carrots and various ripe fruits.
The cage should have a separate small feeder with coarse river sand and crushed eggshells. Sand and shells are pre-washed, boiled for 10-15 minutes and dried.
Red and orange canaries during the molting period should be given carotene-containing feed: white canary seed sprouts, grated carrots and boiled beets. Otherwise, the new plumage will be paler than the old one that fell out.
In winter, “grass” is grown for birds in pots with earth: seedlings of wheat, rapeseed, sunflower, millet.
Tough choice
It is better to buy canaries in the autumn-winter months (from November to February): by this time, all males finish molting, gain strength and sing their songs loudly enough, and therefore both advantages and disadvantages are well identified in the performance of each knee. From February, the singing of males worsens somewhat: the nesting period begins, the kenars begin to get excited.
In the summer, adult birds molt. At the same time, males do not sing or sing very little, and the “teenagers” who have not yet molted have not yet formed a song.
The bird should be examined in a calm atmosphere and slowly, so as not to repent later. It is best to do this on the farm of an experienced kenar breeder containing the same type of singing birds. They listen to kenars individually, since in the choir all defects are poorly noticed, and it is not possible to fully reveal the merits of the bird.
For breeding, it is recommended to purchase at least two kenars with a well-established identical song. Males singing in an undertone are mostly young or sick.
With age, the claws gradually increase in the canary and the scales on the paws grow. By the age of four or five, the bird becomes not as mobile and active as, for example, at the age of one, although outwardly it hardly changes. With good care and proper feeding, canaries live 10-15 years.
To distinguish a kenar from a female, the bird is taken in hand, turned upside down with its stomach and the feathers in its lower part are inflated. In the male, the cloaca is extended into a tube with feathers at the end; in the female, this place is flat.
A pair of canaries for nesting will need a cage 55-60 cm long, 30 cm wide and 30-40 cm high. In the same spacious cage, the “youth” who have become independent are temporarily separated from their parents.
Breeding canaries is a whole science. This topic rightfully deserves a separate article.
Molt. Canaries
Moult. canaries
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Canaries Zhalpanova Liniza Zhuvanovna
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Moult
Molting in birds is the change of the old feather cover to a new one. There are periodic and juvenile (in young animals) molting.
Periodic molting occurs every year after nesting and does not depend on age, since this process is mainly associated with the functioning of the endocrine glands and the nervous system. Moulting cycles can be affected by changes in daylight hours, improper feeding, or various diseases.
The main cause of irregular molting is bird obesity as a result of overfeeding. In birds, molting begins with an excess of fat. This often happens when canaries are constantly given cannabis and seeds. Shedding can also begin with a sharp change in the usual food, even if the new one is better than the old one.
Sometimes a molt can start because the bird has lost many large feathers, such as from the tail or wings.
The reverse reaction also happens – the bird stops shedding, becomes dirty. This phenomenon occurs due to insufficient lighting, space and food depleted in vitamins.
Moulting usually begins with second-order flight feathers, after which large first-order flight feathers begin to fall out in pairs. The bird then molts in the following order: chest, back, rump, head and tail.
Before molting, the kenar stops singing, because for a bird, feather loss is a semi-painful condition. Even when the feathers are accidentally knocked out, the canary stops its song.
After molting, many birds lose their plumage shade. The color of the new plumage of canaries fades, as it were, becomes lighter, faded. This can happen due to improper cage consecration during the molting period, stale air, inadequate food or improper feeding regimen.
Juvenile molt occurs only once in a bird’s life and is a change of plumage of a young bird to adult plumage. Such a molt occurs approximately 2-3 months after the young canary begins to live independently, and ends by the time of full puberty.
The onset of juvenile molting may be delayed due to the feeding habits of the canary or a lack of any nutrients in the body of the bird
This text is an introductory fragment.
Molt
Moult
This is a typical phenomenon for cats of any breed, color and coat length. As a rule, cats shed hair throughout the year, in this case we are talking about a natural seasonal molt. But sometimes, for a number of reasons, wool in animals, especially long-haired ones, begins to
Molt
Moult
The need for a periodic change of plumage in birds is explained by the fading and wear of feathers. The fact is that under the influence of the sun, moisture and various mechanical damage, the structure and color of the feather cover of birds is disturbed.
molt most intensively
Molt
Moult
Usually a rabbit sheds heavily 2-3 times a year, and if the molt goes well, the hair that has fallen out is quickly replaced by a new one. Sometimes the hair may fall out in tufts, and the rabbit may even have completely hairless areas on the body. If after a few days these
Moult. Diseases
Molt. Diseases
Budgerigars shed gradually and at different times. Molting passes imperceptibly and painlessly. Parrots rarely get sick. But on the other hand, they are often disturbed by lice insects. To protect the bird from these parasites, it should be kept clean. If
French Moult
french moult
This name was given to a very common disease among parrots. For the first time, a case of such a molt was described in France (hence the name of the disease). But the French molt has been seen in parrots before. And in Australia
Molt
Moult
Moulting in birds is the change of the old feather cover to a new one. There are periodic and juvenile (in young animals) molting. Periodic molting occurs every year after nesting and does not depend on age, since this process is mainly associated with
Shock Moult
shock moult
A shock molt is a sudden complete or partial change of plumage as a result of fright, stress or excitement. A shock molt usually occurs when a canary is picked up during sleep or for treatment. In a similar situation, she quickly
Permanent moult
permanent molt
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Molt
Moult
The periodic change of hair is called shedding. Overgrown hair gradually ages, wears out and needs to be replaced. Molting and closely related changes in the skin are a very delicate biological process that maintains integrity
SHELTER
SHELTING
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Molt
Moult
Due to the heavy load on the feathers during the flight, they wear out quickly, so molting occurs – the replacement of plumage with a new one. Molting begins with a change in flight feathers. There are 2 types of plumage change: juvenile (youthful) and periodic (seasonal) molting.
Molt
Moult
Moulting is a natural process that occurs annually, usually after the nesting period, and continues for 2–3 months. In itself, it is not a disease, but in some cases, molting pigeons can cause them some inconvenience.
Juvenile molting
Juvenile molt
This is the age molting of young animals, in which temporary primary feathers are replaced by secondary ones. Molting begins in chickens from 30–35 days of age and lasts 3–4 months, until reaching puberty. First of all, tail feathers change,
Periodic shedding
Periodic molting
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Alena
“We express our deep gratitude to all the staff of the clinic at Kirovskaya 8A for our Kuzya. This is the 2nd time we have left him in a hotel in this branch for more than 10 days. At first they were very worried. how everything will pass, but our fears were in vain. Kuzya was very pleased and did not even want to leave the hotel – he fell in love with everyone who looked after him – and the doctors, and the administrator and assistant doctors. The team is very professional and friendly. Thank you all so much, we will definitely be back. Kuzya says hello.
Elena
“I would like to express my deep gratitude to the doctor of the veterinary clinic “Kot Matroskin” Lopatina A.A. Alexandra Andreevna quickly identified the cause of the disease in our cat. It turned out to be a banal lichen, but she prescribed the most effective treatment that helped our pet in the shortest possible time. During the treatment, we repeatedly came to the control, which did not reveal the formation of new foci. Less than a month and the cat is healthy. Many thanks to Lopatina A.A., a master of her craft.
Roman
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Svetlana
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Vasily
“They came with a dog complaining of pain in the ear and the doctor took an analysis. the next day she called back herself and prescribed treatment.Everything went well, dripped, and the smell went away, and the discharge … The doctor called back a week later and once again asked about the health of the dog … Thank you..
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“We were at the spaying of a cat in the clinic at Beketova 15, doctor Anokhina Ekaterina Yuryevna. I really liked the professional approach to work and a sensitive attitude towards the pet of the whole family. Thank you so much, all the best and prosperity!
Vasily
” My cat had at the beginning of May 2019
erosion on the left eye. At first, the eye was squinted (this happened before, since I have two cats and they often fight). Well, squinted and squinted, they began to drip drops of IRIS out of habit. I drip for three days, I see that it does not help. I’m going to clinic No. 1 (I won’t slander anyone, but believe me, this is a CINEMA. In clinic No. 1, they write me ciprovet.
I drip for several days, there is no improvement. At some point, I see on the cornea (as it seemed to me then) as if a hair had stuck, I try to remove it, nifiga. I call a clinic near my house, let’s call it #2. To my question: “can they remove adhering hair from a cat’s eye, a male voice tells me ATTENTION !!!:” It’s only under anesthesia, you know, it’s an eye”
I nearly fell off my chair. I called clinic number 1 and told about the “hair” / then went to them. They washed, rubbed with a bandage, “hair” was not washed off.
Then the doctor gave me the following: (spelling and all words are preserved): “It’s a scratch on the cornea. people live” . The movie continues. She prescribed us drops and injections (for resorption)
Treated for three days. Zero effect. The eye does not open. In short, I’m digging the Internet, looking for a luminary in ophthalmology. I find. A girl of 25 years old. I come to the clinic No. 3. We are canceled drops and injections from clinic No. 1. prescribe a lot of all sorts of drops, injections, tablets.
Take from TWO!!! paws a lot of blood. They make of it + some kind of medicine MEDICA, by mixing in some kind of apparatus. They give us a preliminary diagnosis – corneal erosion. Then we are treated for about three weeks. We come once a week, we drop an eye apparently with painkillers, we clean it from dead epithelium. The cat yells at the whole district (looking ahead, I want to accuse this doctor of inexperience, because later I found out that after a drop you need to wait at least 5 minutes for pain relief worked) In short, three weeks later the girl suggested that we sew up the third eyelid. And then I decided to try my luck. I must say right away that once I lost a cat (in 2011) and despite the fact that I still want to blame the doctor and say that the clinic is SUCH shit and the doctors are the same, but still I can’t just about all clinic to speak. And now our eye is clouded, it does not open. The sight is pitiful. My family and I have not been able to find a place for ourselves for two months now. And then I find information on the Internet about an ophthalmologist from Matroskin’s cat. Treated for a long time.
Drops were dripped 6-8 times a day, four types of drops + injections and tablets. The eye is overgrown with blood vessels.
To be honest, I was already starting to despair.
The eye, in spite of two and a half months of “lethal” treatment, turned into a cloudy, almost closed, with a network of vessels ingrown into the cornea. At some point, the doctor even said: “I don’t even know what else to come up with.” At that moment, it became completely bad. And over the past two weeks, we have seen that it began to improve. The erosion has dissipated. The cornea appeared (it became visible, the pupil in the sense) Although the vessels are still partially visible and the film has a cloudy edge, but all this cannot be compared with what it was. And although we are still being treated and we have an appointment in another week, for the first time in two and a half months I see a cat NOT a PIRATE and his eyes are already many times better. I call it victory. I will not sing laudatory ODs. To put it simply, the doctor Tasoiti Yakob Zelimovich saved our eye and thank you so much!!!
Aleksey
“Our beloved doctor Belova Olga Sergeevna. A great professional in his field!!!! Always chooses the right treatment. The best veterinarian!
Anna
“I would like to leave many words of gratitude to Maria Karezina. Animal doctor and specialist in his field! He is kind to every four-legged friend, very attentive! My cat did not feel a single gram of excitement next to her, the animals feel everything. And also thanks to her assistant Daria Belova for tenderness, attitude and care! You are huge well done and thank you for your hard work!
Elena
“I want to express my deep gratitude to the doctors Natalia Igorevna and Roman (I don’t remember the patronymic) for the sterilization of the cat on 12/17/18 at Beketova
In my presence, they examined the cat and made anesthesia, took it only in the evening, the cat felt great. They thought that she would recover from anesthesia while lying down, but already in the morning the cat ate and went to the patch herself.
And there are reviews about the poor cleanliness and sterility of the clinic – this is nonsense. In many human hospitals, the order is not the same as there. I didn’t notice anything really terrible 🙂 Thank you again!!!
liza
“We would like to thank Nina Alexandrovna for her good, high-quality work. Very responsible, experienced, patient, sensitive and responsive doctor. We have two Maine Coon cats, there are enough worries and troubles with them, and for a year now we have only been treated Nina Alexandrovna very carefully sterilized the cat, all vaccinations and injections are always done very carefully and painlessly. Now we are treating the cat with cystitis and we get complete information about the course of treatment, the etiology of the disease, the medications taken. Nina Alexandrovna really pays full attention to animals. We recommend it to everyone. Experienced doctor and professional 10 out of 10!
Masha + Sasha
“Good afternoon! We would like to express our gratitude to the doctor of the clinic on Rodionova N. Shatarova
We have been visiting the clinic for several years, and thanks to the professionalism and caring attitude of Nina Aleksandrovna, our animals were helped. Plus, Nina Aleksandrovna will never refuse a telephone consultation. Thanks to you from us and our chihuahua Alice.
Elena
Singing canaries, singing canaries, how to choose a canary (photo)
If you are interested in singing canaries, get ready for the fact that birds of such breeds will delight only your ears. Unlike decorative and non-ferrous breeds, songbirds do not have a beautiful appearance. In addition to choosing between singing and the beauty of plumage, you need to decide on the gender of the bird and the place of purchase. You also need to be able to understand the physical and mental state of the canary.
Boy or girl
When choosing a decorative or colored canary breed, the question of the pet’s gender is not as acute as when choosing birds of song breeds. Decorative or colored canaries sing equally badly, while among the singing breeds, the leader is the kenars – male canaries.
To help you determine the sex of a bird, the article “How to distinguish a kenar from a canary” will help you.
One, two or more
If you have enough time to communicate with the bird, you can have one kenar. A lonely pet always has the opportunity to replenish its repertoire with a new song and please its owner with it. When none of the tribesmen distracts the kenar, training is faster.
If you cannot give a canary much attention, it will need the company of other birds. Alone, the canary begins to miss communication and wither away. Deterioration of well-being can lead to mental disorders, such as depression. Under such conditions, the kenar will not only stop singing, but may even die.
Living in the same cage with a female can affect his singing. During the construction of the nest, feeding the female and chicks, the male will have no time to play music. But during the courtship and incubation of eggs by the female, the kenar enthusiastically demonstrates her musical abilities.
You can buy several canaries if there is enough space to keep them. In this case, the singing kenars will have a desire to attract the lady of the heart, hitting her with unusually beautiful songs. However, both the family and the canary living in a flock will have to be taught to sing separately from other birds.
Care and maintenance at home
Songbird is unpretentious, caring for them is not complicated and does not depend on the species chosen by the owner. It is only necessary to master the basic conditions and care that will surround the birds. Canaries need to build or buy a ready-made cage.
The poultry house should not be decorated with decorative excesses, domes and additional extensions. The simple form will be convenient for amazing creatures and the owner will not create difficulties in cleaning. Dimensions depend on the purpose of the plant. For Kenor alone, a spacious rectangular box is enough.
For breeding, it is necessary to separate the places of residence:
a male will be in one cage;
the second house will be needed for crossing and breeding;
the third residence is for the female and growing chicks.
Canary Cage has plywood or plastic back walls and the front side must be mesh or slatted. Install 2 doors, which will be equipped with a hanging nest and a bathing shelf, through such openings the owner will clean the room.
Poles are hung from the devices so that the birds can fly from one crossbar to another. The diameter of the poles is chosen by 14mm. They are easy to place and comfortable to hold. They put different feeders in order to pour mineral top dressing, grain and put soft food. Birds love to take water baths. They attach a hanging tray or put a shallow trough on the floor.
The drinker is fixed so that it is easy to fill. All care consists in hygienic maintenance, timely cleaning of garbage and food debris. Water needs to be changed periodically when dirty, pets do not like dirt and cannot tolerate it. It should be ensured that the grain does not become moldy – this is a source of infection, bacteria and disease.
Like normal pets, canaries like room temperature and are susceptible to drafts. Therefore, you need to think about the place where the birds are kept. The cage is placed away from batteries, air conditioners, it is better to close the window where the bird house stands.
The house should not be located in the kitchen. Constantly changing temperature conditions, fumes and smells from cooking will not do any good. A strong recommendation to keep the house in places hard to reach for other animals. So that they do not have the opportunity to throw the house off the windowsill and get to an interesting object of hunting.
Bird habitat should be warm, light and dry. The sun’s rays, if they are not scorching, will not interfere with normal development. In summer, pets feel good on balconies or loggias. Cleaning is done regularly, but you can’t let a bird out for a walk so that it performs its intimate affairs there.
Consider therefore:
a removable drip tray;
feces absorbent mat;
sand on the floor;
absorbent paper.
The owner must decide for himself what is more convenient for him to change and how easy it is to clean.
Where to buy
Those wishing to purchase a song canary should know that purebred forest birds are sold along with purebred canaries. Unlike specially trained ones, these canaries learned to sing on their own. Nevertheless, the birds of the forest melody have become widely known among fans of the song breeds of canaries.
You can buy a canary from a specialized shop, bird market or from a breeder. Consider the pros and cons of each option.
Specialized stores
All birds entering pet stores are checked for psittacosis and salmonellosis – dangerous viral diseases. However, no one will give you a 100% guarantee that the selected canary is absolutely healthy. She might be sick with something else.
It is impossible to be completely sure that this particular canary received a certificate of passing veterinary control. Therefore, when choosing a bird, it is necessary to inspect it. How to choose a canary, we will describe below.
Breeders often sell uninteresting and unnecessary individuals to pet stores. Not the fact that the store will take care of the bird properly.
Many unscrupulous sellers feed poorly and keep birds improperly. Because of this, canaries become infected from sick individuals, suffer from hunger and cold.
In general, shops keep several birds in small cages, depriving them of free space. A sedentary lifestyle is bad for their physical condition. But with the joint maintenance of canaries, weak individuals can be identified. Other birds constantly peck at them, trying to get rid of them.
If you decide to buy a canary in a specialized shop, pay attention to the conditions in which it lives. Each song kenar must be kept in a separate cage.
Bird markets
The main advantages of bird markets are a huge selection and low price. In these places you can meet breeders who are well versed in canaries. The competence of the seller can be judged by the detailed answers to questions about birds. Different prices for canaries also speak of his high knowledge.
In case the buyer is not prepared, the breeder should have food for the first time, as well as carriers. The seller, who cares about his birds, will not refuse to give his phone so that the new owner can consult if necessary.
A conscientious seller will never put his canaries near wild bird sellers. After all, they are often carriers of pests such as ticks, fleas, and worms. If he himself trades in wild forest canaries, then they must be treated with drugs from parasites.
A good salesman will not sell his birds next to people who sell talking parrots. Singing canaries are wonderful mockingbirds. They can copy some of the sounds of parrots, and it is almost impossible to wean them from this. In addition, among the noisy parrots, it is difficult to hear the singing of kenars.
If all canaries cost the same, chances are the seller doesn’t know anything about them. After all, birds of different breeds and cost differently. And if wild birds are sold nearby or he keeps his own in cramped cages, then he takes bad care of them. Often, dealers have the same prices for different birds, many of which can easily slip a sick or old individual.
Another major disadvantage of the poultry market is that there is no veterinary control over the health of birds in such places. Warranty is the word of the seller.
How to choose a canary?
The canary will easily become a family favorite. After all, this bird is motley and vociferous, always cheerful and mobile. So it just won’t let you get bored. However, in order for the bird to feel comfortable, it needs proper care. When choosing a canary, it is also extremely important not to make a mistake, because sellers can slip a not quite healthy canary. Choosing a bird is not so difficult. To get started, choose everything you need to care for your future feathered friend. After buying a cage, it must be thoroughly washed and a place for it must be found. There should be: light, warm and most importantly, without drafts. You should not place the cage by the window, in the kitchen, where people often pass, near electrical and heating appliances. You should buy other accessories: a drinking bowl, a feeder, a bathing container, install perches and swings. Buy canary food in advance. Now you need to think about what kind of canary you want. They are: decorative, singing, colored. It is quite difficult to find a decorative breed; for this, it is necessary to find a person who breeds just such a breed. There are practically no such birds for sale. The most common are colored and singing canaries. Canary Singers Canary Singers have a mediocre appearance, but they sing a lot and are pleasing to the ear. There are exceptions when the bird both sings and looks beautiful. Breeders of such songbirds do everything possible to achieve precision, melodiousness and purity of sound from kenars. Colored canaries They come in yellow, grey, red, white and green. One-color yellow canaries are considered the most beautiful birds. However, sometimes there are individuals with a very diverse set of shades: from white to bright yellow. There are even piebald birds with brown or green spots. Canary breeders continue to work on getting the latest color options for canaries. In Holland, for example, at 19In the 50s, ivory, orange and bronze canaries were bred. There are no complaints about the singing data of these birds. In the open sale, in most cases, there are canaries of the “forest tune”. With these birds, no one was engaged in singing and exterior. With a free selection of a couple, they simply “divorced” and learned to sing on their own.
Determining the sex of a canary Do not trust the various methods of determining the sex of young animals that are not yet singing. Neither swelling of the abdomen, nor the demonstration of “buttocks” guarantee an accurate sex determination. In canaries, sexual dimorphism is very weakly expressed. It is only during the breeding season that females can be distinguished from males. The best way to make sure that you have chosen the right kenar is to hear his song. A self-respecting seller will not put up for sale young animals that have not yet molted. He, most likely, will prefer to wait for the period when the birds sing: the price will be higher, they are more willing to buy such canaries. When to buy poultry? It is best to choose a bird around four to six months old when they start singing. In a temperate climate, it is best to buy a canary in early autumn, since the mating season and nesting season for these birds is clearly limited, and begins in April. Basic indicators for “visual” determination of bird health Please be careful! In no case should you acquire a bird only out of pity, in the hope that it will feel much better with you. 1. A healthy canary is cheerful, quite mobile, cheerful. 2. The eyes are shiny and fully open. (If the bird is fluffed up, the eyelids are half-closed – do not believe that it “jumped, tired, and dozes.” The bird is most likely just sick). 3. The plumage of a healthy bird is smooth, without flaws and close fitting. (do not trust the explanations of the seller that she has a molt, so the feather is crumbling or that she “fought” with someone.) 4. Breathing is even, without unnecessary sounds, calm. It happens if the bird is frightened, opens its beak and begins to breathe abruptly and often. Do not rush to draw conclusions. Move away from her cell a little, give her time to calm down, wait a little. And then look again. If warning signs remain, do not choose this bird. 5. Look at the paws. Are they neat, without scales, strange spots, growths? Pronounced scales and growths usually indicate a metabolic disorder or a solid age of the bird. 6. Look at the floor of the cage. Litter should not be liquid! 7. A badly feeling canary does not sing (and vice versa: singing is a sign of good health and well-being of a bird). The canary does not feel well if it is inactive, lethargic, sits ruffled on the perch (if it is on the floor and huddled in a corner, it’s time to call an ambulance for it), its eyes are half-closed. Buying a canary in a pet store There is an opinion that all birds sold in pet stores must be healthy. In theory, animals entering the pet store undergo veterinary control. However, don’t count on it too much. Practice proves that in any case, the canary should be looked at very carefully. In the pet store, pay attention to the following: adult singing kenars should only sit in separate cells. Their cost is higher than females. Females can live together, but not “crammed” into a cage to the eyeballs – this is already an indicator of a neglectful attitude towards birds, moreover, perhaps some individuals are likely to be weakened by malnutrition. If you came for a female and found such a picture, you should not stay in this store at all. In a bunch of birds it will be difficult to see. Even if the seller swears to you and swears that all the birds are males, just small ones still don’t sing, don’t believe it! It is impossible to distinguish birds at this age by gender without hearing them! Check with the seller if the male is silent at this time, when he usually does. Birds often sing in the morning, when there are few visitors, and also in the evening. Come in at this time and listen. This will help you decide whether you want to buy this particular bird or better choose a different one. In pet stores, you can also purchase grown females in order to obtain offspring from them. I would like to emphasize that the birds entering pet stores are mostly randomly bred (they are brought by lovers who have received offspring from their pair) Such birds are good “for the soul” and for an undemanding buyer Buying a canary at the market The market is certainly much more interesting than a pet store in terms of selection. Prices can be an order of magnitude lower than pet store prices or double them. Here you can find both a dealer and a breeder. But a good seller knows the price of a bird. Believe me, it was not by chance that he asked for a large amount for one kenar, and a smaller one for another. And yet, in a good pet store, animals are treated more attentively. No self-respecting store will sell sick animals. In bird markets, there is generally no control. Everything is solely on the conscience of the seller. When choosing a canary, pay attention to its well-being. If you see that the bird is in a rather poor condition, even one of the entire bird “heap”, and the seller did not even drop it off and remove it from the counter – leave. You can’t buy a healthy canary from this man, it’s just a commodity, they don’t like animals here. A good seller knows his bird, he takes care of it and grooms it. Such sellers can be found by the following signs: he will not put cages with canaries next to wild, caught birds, because. wild birds can carry parasites. Moreover, a good seller will try to stand away from loud and noisy parrots – canaries can learn with pleasure from parrots and “decorate” their song with unpleasant sounds. Also, the seller, most likely, has prepared food and convenient carrying. Such a person will answer all your questions, maybe even leave his phone number if you need advice. Buying a bird from a breeder How is buying a canary directly from a breeder different from the options already discussed? The fact that, by inviting a buyer, the breeder is already taking responsibility for the health of the bird. You have a great opportunity to see all the conditions for keeping canaries. The breeder himself knows his bird very well and will tell you about the shortcomings and advantages of your chosen pet. In a calm atmosphere, you will listen to the singing of a canary, ask questions that interest you. Perhaps you will see the parents of the bird. You can buy a really thoroughbred, high-quality painted bird and a good singer from a breeder. Such a bird usually does not end up in pet stores and the bird market, but disperses among the seller’s acquaintances. Moreover, you can buy canaries of the exhibition and competitive class. As for the prices of domestic canaries, in most cases the cost does not exceed the “pet store” one. Before going to the breeder, it is advisable to find out by phone the exact information about whether he has a bird that you want to purchase. This will save you time, because if the breeder does not have the necessary canary, he may offer other options or recommend another breeder. And yet, it is worth remembering that breeders are different. They, too, can cheat, embellish. Any breeder always knows his bird. Even if I forgot, they keep appropriate records. Does the breeder remember the age of the bird? He is lying. Even if he has a lot of birds, you can always clarify the data from the records. In general, all hope is solely on the decency and honesty of the breeder. Considerations Owners of pets that pose a threat to canaries should carefully consider purchasing a bird. It is not difficult to teach a dog to treat a bird with restraint, but it is almost impossible to suppress the hunting instinct of a cat or a cat. Before purchasing a bird, you need to find out if any of the family members are allergic to feathers. The presence of any allergy symptoms excludes the possibility of keeping any bird at home. Most people keep a canary solely for the sake of singing. However, expectations are not always justified: it is extremely difficult to make a bird perform trills at your request. Please note that during and after molting, many kenars stop singing. It is very important to prepare for such problems so that disappointment does not subsequently affect your attitude towards the bird. Canaries of the same sex and heterosexual individuals can be kept together (the latter option is suitable for those who are breeding). In any case, the birds will get along well with each other, because. canaries are peaceful and calm creatures. As a rule, they can even get along with other birds. However, do not put canaries in the same cage with birds that are significantly larger than them (with large parrots, for example). Canaries are not birds that are strongly attached to humans. However, there were cases when they were imbued with confidence in the owners, yearning in their absence. There is an opinion that keeping a male and a female in the same cage negatively affects the musical abilities of the kenar. This is partly true, because at the same time he will not need to lure the female with singing. But during the period of incubation, the male, no doubt, will reward you with a repertoire and the skill of performing the best trills. Buying one canary is recommended, provided that you will be able to spend all your time with the bird. A canary, deprived of the company of its brethren, will not get bored only if the owner plays and talks with it all day long. And, finally: neither in pet stores, nor in the market, nor from breeders, sold birds are accepted back or exchanged. Why? Due to improper maintenance or feeding, the canary gets sick. And the buyer is to blame, who inquired about the rules for keeping poultry. Salespeople don’t want to take the risk of taking on someone else’s mistakes. And it is right. After all, we do not carry milk back to the store that has gone sour due to improper storage in the heat. Learn all about the rules for caring for a bird, and your pet will live 10-15 years and bring you a lot of joy and warmth.
We wish you a good choice!
Author: Svetlana Belonogova
Purchase from a breeder
A breeder who is purposefully breeding canaries is the best option for buying such a bird. It is desirable that he work in tandem with a veterinarian. You can find out the addresses of well-established breeders in the clubs of bird lovers. You can go around veterinarians or animal shelters – they can also give the coordinates of the breeder.
Experienced breeders take full responsibility for the quality of their product. They cannot afford to take risks, so they only buy canaries from known or trusted breeders.
Breeders often have the best specimens of singing kenars. Not just talented, but also competitive. There is always an opportunity to listen to birds singing in a calm home environment.
Also at the breeder you can carefully examine all the birds, meet the parents of the chicks, see the conditions under which the canaries are kept, and find out their age exactly. Many breeders hang a special ring on the paw of each bird indicating the year of its birth and the breeder’s data. Each ring is recorded in the registration records of the bird lovers club.
The song canary must be chosen carefully. No one better than a breeder can tell which of his birds has certain abilities. If the seller evades answers or claims that he does not know, for example, the exact age of the bird, feel free to choose another breeder.
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SINGING CANARY
There are quite a few variants of canary songs that are not widely used. Each of them is valued and cultivated usually within a single country or even locality. There are only three well-known breeds of singing canaries that are registered and internationally recognized: the German (or Harz Roller), the Belgian (Malinois) and the Spanish (Timbrados).
Harz Rollerball
Two characteristic features sharply distinguish the birds of this breed from the common canary: the voice of the rollers is much lower and they sing, as a rule, without opening their beaks. These properties, first of all, determine the originality of the singing of the Harz canaries. Tours (knees) of the song, which in the common canary, which always sings on relatively high notes and with an open beak, seem too loud at a close distance, the German rollers sound quieter, deeper and duller. Yes, and the set of knees for singers of this breed is somewhat different than that of ordinary canaries. It would be very interesting to study the history of the creation of the world-famous breed of Harz canaries. But, unfortunately, this can be done only in the most general terms. The fact is that amateurs who cultivated the singing of canaries did not care about publishing the experience of their work, and perhaps they did not have the opportunity to do so. It is even supposed that some of them secretly kept their methods of “ennobling” the song of the canary. All this, apparently, explains the lack of a sufficiently comprehensive literature, according to which it would be possible to restore the whole path of creating this most interesting breed.
Andreasberg, one of the oldest mining and manufacturing towns in the Upper Harz, is considered to be the birthplace of roller skaters. Canary breeding came here from Tyrol, from the small mining and industrial region of Imst, where the first canaries were brought at the end of the 16th century from northern Italy. In Imst, canary breeding developed so successfully that it soon became a source of income for the population. Every year, a whole batch of canary sellers set out on foot from Imst, carrying bird cages on their backs. The travelers were dressed in elegant costumes: the leader of the party walked in front with a cane entwined with ivy and flowers and with peacock feathers at his belt. The people with music accompanied the procession to the nearest village. Bird sellers went around many European countries, even reaching Russia, Turkey, and Syria. Large quantities of birds were sold to England.
Fig. 4. Red mosaic canary (female)
Gradually, the mining industry in Imst began to decline and most of the population, together with their canaries, moved to Andreasberg. Here, canary breeding took on an even wider scale. Very many miners devoted all their free time from hard work to breeding canaries. The experience of this business passed from fathers to children.
It is difficult to say exactly when the Germans began to “ennoble” the tune of canaries. It is known that in the 18th century various methods of “teaching” them to sing were already practiced. Most amateurs used the best feathered singers of the local nature as “teachers”: the nightingale, the lark, the black-headed warbler, the chaffinch, the linnet. It is quite clear that the voices of these birds were sweeter and closer to people than the singing of a foreign bird, which was still unusual for hearing. Canaries, which adopted some tribes of the nightingale, were especially valued for a long time.
There were also amateurs who regularly played simple melodies on a flute or harmonica to their canaries. They even designed special “organs”, the sound of which was imitated by the canaries. From the end of the 18th century, the Harz canary breeders worked most systematically and persistently on the education of the singing canary. From year to year, from decade to decade, the miners of Andreasberg selected for breeding only those males that were distinguished by a particularly soft and deep voice. Females for them were selected from the same families. The best Kenar singers were used as teachers.
In addition to breeding work, canary breeders improved their methods of teaching canaries to sing. At what age is it best to start teaching them, how many “students” can be given to one “teacher”, how to arrange cages with birds during such “lessons” – all this was found out empirically. The periodic darkening of the cages in which the young males were trained was recognized as one of the necessary techniques for “ennobling” the song. The fact is that bright light, especially sunlight, always has an exciting effect on birds and thereby stimulates singing. In a semi-dark room, the birds are usually more lethargic and sing in an incomplete voice. This circumstance played into the hands of the canary breeders, who tried to make the singing of their pets quieter and calmer. In addition, in light twilight, young birds listened more attentively to the teacher, since no visual stimuli distracted them under such conditions. Therefore, we can agree that blackout, skillfully applied during the formation of the male’s song, can indeed contribute to the development of a soft and smoothly flowing tune.
Fig. 5. Red mosaic canary (male)
Canary breeders had different tastes, everyone tried to cultivate in their birds exactly those tours of the song that they liked best. So, for example, some canary breeders specially improved, polished the “knorr” tour from their canaries, others developed a first-class “coller”, others – a “bell”, etc. In this way, lines, or strains, of canaries, highly specialized in tune, were bred . The repertoire of such a strain often consisted of almost one tribe, but it was excellently performed. Those knees, which birds reproduced only slightly opening their beaks, apparently, were especially appreciated, since they always sounded softer and quieter. Birds with a sharp and high voice, as a rule, were culled and did not go for breeding. Over time, some canary breeders have achieved that their birds began to perform well for several knees, several musical phrases.
In the second half of the 19th century, a major event took place for canary breeders. Miner Wilhelm Trute presented to the connoisseurs a large collection of canaries bred by him (Trute strain), whose singing was distinguished by richness and variety unheard of before. Some canary Trute could perform up to 32 variations of completely different tribes. In a wide circle of lovers, Trute canaries enjoyed great success. But Trute was criticized by some of the old canary breeders, who accused him of increasing the number of tours at the expense of the quality of his singing. According to M. Legendre, by 1880 hereditarily fixed differences in the singing of canaries bred in Upper and Lower Germany were already quite clearly defined. Canaries from Upper Germany (Thuringia, Bavaria, Harz), who, through systematic selection and partly training, developed a kind of singing on low notes with their beak closed, were called Harz rollers; canaries from Lower Germany (Prussia, Oldenburg, Hannover), singing with an open beak, long, but monotonous stanzas on the letter “r”, now lowering, then rising, are known in the literature under the name of ordinary German canaries.
At the same time some German canary breeders set out to clear the song of the Trute canaries from what they considered to be undesirable tours. But working in this direction, they came to a very deplorable result – the song of the descendants of the Trute canaries became impoverished beyond recognition.
In 1900, a collection of canaries bred by G. Seyfert was presented for the first time at a competition in Leipzig. In the world of canary breeders, these birds made a real sensation. Their song did not have the shortcomings of the Trute canaries and consisted of a whole series of varied and beautiful tours, and the voice of these birds was so low and pleasant that no canary breeder had ever heard before. At 19Seifert died in 02, and his birds were sold out by many fanciers. Since then, the Seifert strain has become the ideal for all lovers of canaries with a low and dull tune.
Over time, the culture of these birds noticeably shredded. The war of 1914 is to blame for this. Since then, there have been no notable innovations in the history of this breed, except for the fact that some of the most famous tours have disappeared without a trace (for example, the Coller).
Nowadays, the main tours of the Harz Roller Songs are: a dull peal (Hohlrolle), a knorra (Knurre) and a murmuring peal (Wasserrolle). These tours receive the highest rating – up to 9points. Secondary tours include a hollow bell (Hohlklingel), a bell roll (Klingelrolle), a shocker (Schockel), clucking (Gluken), whistles (Pfeifen) and a bell (Klingel). All tours in this group, excluding the roll of the bell and the bell, are scored up to 6 points. The lowest score – up to 3 points – is received by the bells and the roll of the bell, which have recently been combined into one round.
The best knee of the roller song is considered to be a deaf roll. German amateurs call him the “King of the Tours”. This knee is quite close can be rendered as “or-or-or-or-or.” In some birds, it is heard as “ur-ur-ur-ur-ur” or “er-er-er-er”. The lower this knee sounds, the more it is valued. Deaf roll can be smooth, rising, falling and wavy.
The second very valuable tour of the song is the knorra: “knorrrrr” or “knurrrr” – this is how it is usually heard – it is a low “bass” trill, sometimes rising slightly towards the end.
A dull bell is a slightly slow repetition of sounds that are very pleasant to the ear, usually transmitted by the syllables “hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo” or “lu-lu-lu-lu-lu”.
Bell – a series of abrupt and rather high-pitched sounds, similar to the strikes of a small bell. Performing it, the bird slightly opens its beak.
Bubbling roll – a very beautiful knee, really reminiscent of the sounds of overflowing water.
Shokel is an extremely original and beautiful musical stanza. It is a leisurely repetition of soft and, at the same time, clearly chanted bird sounds, gradually decreasing and slowing down towards the end of the stanza. French canary waters call this tour “lullaby”. There is a very original version of the shocker, reminiscent of muffled human laughter. Unfortunately, there is no shockel in the song of most rollers.
Low muffled whistles are a simple but well-decorated knee for a roller song. The high whistle devalues the song. A rather rare, but beautiful tour is clucking. This sound is reminiscent of the clucking of a mother hen, hence its name.
The set of knees and the quality of their workmanship may vary from individual to individual. A good roller should sing evenly and softly, without jerking, smoothly moving from one knee to another. Each tour of the song should be moderately long: not too long, but not too short. Separate cries, high whistles, sharp, crackling and buzzing trills (schwirra), nasal sounds and “snarls”, discontinuity of the song are considered marriage.
While singing, a good Harz canary stays upright on the perch and inflates its throat strongly. According to the standard, the roller should be only yellow, in extreme cases, yellow-motley. At competitions, the singing of both strains (four birds) and singles is evaluated. When evaluating a strain, four cells are placed one above the other. The assessment is made on an international 90-point scale.
Belgian Song Canary
. Bred more than a hundred years ago near the ancient Belgian city of Meheln, also known as Malin, this breed of singing canaries is listed in the international nomenclature as the Malinois canary. Its ancestor was that strain of Harz rollers, in the song of which there were tribes called nightingale. The Malinois is larger, leaner and more agile than the Rollerball. In color, it must be pure yellow – no more than one dark spot on the plumage is allowed.
The song of the Malinois canary is richer and more varied than the song of the roller. It evaluates 12 rounds. The three initial knees are reminiscent of the various sounds of moving water: murmur, gurgling and bubbling. In addition, there are knorra, flute and bells of different tones; sometimes shock. The song ends with three spectacular knees of the nightingale, which are always very much appreciated. While singing, the bird inflates its throat strongly and performs most of the tours with its beak closed. Some knees are performed with an open beak. The song is evaluated on a 120-point scale.
The contest runs as follows. At once, all the cells with Malinois canaries are placed in the hall near the walls. The cells are rather large and closed on all sides; only the front wall remains open. The judges move from one cell to another, first placing preliminary marks, then return again to clarify their comments. This procedure can last all day. Recently, the breed is gaining more and more fans.
Spanish song canary
. This breed became known in Europe under the name Timbrados. The Czechoslovak “Handbook for exotic and canary lovers” says that this is the oldest breed and it was obtained by crossing a wild canary with a European canary finch.
The timbrados canary may be green, yellow and variegated; the body length of the bird is 13 cm, it differs from the roller in a shorter and rounded body. Her song is rated on a 75-point scale.
Timbrados song tours are divided into 3 groups. Group I includes three types of placer trills: a metal placer consisting of a combination of the sounds “r” and “i” (“ri-ri-ri-ri-ri”), sung in a high key. It is more often performed at the beginning of a song (retro) and much less often between other tribes. It is estimated from 1 to 3 points; scattering, performed in the middle key and consisting of a combination of the sounds “p” and “ey”. Sung after a metal scattering. It is estimated from 1 to 6 points; a scattering of low tonality, consisting of a combination of the sounds “r” and “ou”. This placer is considered difficult to perform and is rated from 1 to 9.points. All placer trills the bird sings with a half-open beak.
Group II includes the following knees: bells, rated 1 to 9, castanets (clicks), rated 1 to 9, cackling, 1 to 9, pia pia pia and chow chow knees -chow” or “how-how-how”, each of which is estimated from 1 to 6 points. All these knees the bird sings with its beak open.
Group III includes various insert elbows rated from 1 to 9 points.
When evaluating a timbrados song, the main attention is drawn to the fact that the knees strictly correspond to a certain tonality (register). Birds that do not meet this requirement are not allowed to be judged. The Timbrados breed was registered quite recently.
Russian Canary
. The beginning of canary breeding in Russia should be attributed to the 18th century, when Tyrolean traders began to annually deliver a significant number of canaries from Imst to Moscow. Birds here were bought up very willingly. In the 19th century, canary breeding began to develop quite rapidly in our country and in some areas even became a source of income for the population. So, the peasants of the village of Polotnyany Zavod (Kaluga province), who did not receive land for allotment and therefore engaged in various crafts, managed to establish breeding of canaries so well that the sale of these birds for a number of decades gave them significant material support. Canary breeding also successfully developed in the Bryansk, Smolensk and Tula provinces, and later in the village of Pavlovo (now the city of Pavlovo on the Oka River) and in Bogorodsk (near Moscow). From these centers of Russian canary breeding, birds came to fairs, mainly to Nizhny Novgorod, and from there they spread throughout the country.
In addition to fairs, in pre-revolutionary Russia, taverns played a significant role in popularizing canaries among the general population, the owners of which, not being able to maintain an orchestra, acquired well-singing birds to entertain the public. At first, larks, nightingales and quails served as such “musicians”, and then they were replaced by a canary – a bird that is more unpretentious and, at the same time, sings for almost the whole year. The owners of taverns chose the most “vociferous” kenars for their establishments – those whose voice could be heard even through the roar of the crowd. Birds, relentlessly pouring in small cages over people’s heads in a noisy and smoky room, made a great impression on many visitors, even non-bird lovers. So, they said that F.I. Chaliapin and A.M. Gorky specially went to a tavern near the Sytny market in St. Petersburg to listen to the canaries there. I. A. Bunin more than once mentioned in his works about the “golden” foreign songstress, “flooded over the tavern crowd” and even dedicated one of his poems to her.
In taverns, a kind of competition of feathered singers was often arranged, and then lovers together discussed the merits and demerits of the birds they listened to. Trying to improve the song of their pets, to make it more tender, the canary breeders of the Linen Factory, the city of Pavlov and some other places conducted a systematic selection of the most melodious singing birds and at the same time used various methods of teaching them. In this way they eliminated all the loudest and sharpest sounds from the canary’s song, perfected the most tender, high and melodic knees. Most canary breeders used as teachers for their birds ordinary buntings, great tits, Muscovites, puffs with their sonorous and clear whistle “tiu-tiu-tiu”. In Pavlovo, in addition to ordinary oatmeal, they also kept Dubrovnik oatmeal, an inhabitant of the flood meadows of the Oka, along with canaries. Some canary breeders were able to successfully imitate the songs of wild birds on special pipes and regularly whistled them to the canaries. Bird organs were sometimes used to teach some tribes. But the most reliable teachers have always been considered to be well-singing canaries.
Thus, by the end of the 19th century, our own variety of singing canaries was bred. They became known as oatmeal canaries. Each part, each tour of their song was given a special name by the canary breeders. Most often, Russian canaries were yellow or with small dark spots on the head or back; there were also pure green ones. All the knees of their song they sang, like ordinary canaries, with an open beak.
V. P. Goncharov in his book “The Dutch Canary” translated from French (Moscow, 1914) mentions the names of the most famous Moscow and Pavlovsk canary breeders of that time, who regularly received prizes and medals at canary exhibitions. Of the Muscovites, he names S. I. Ryabov, K. A. Filippov, N. I. Shelyadov, V. N. Korablev, N. M. Detkov; IA and MV Chinenkovs, AM Osharin, II Emelyanov and others stood out from the Pavlovian canary breeders.
Several variants of the song of the Russian canary are known.
Song of the Canaries of the Linen Factory
. Ya. O. Kalinsky (see the notes to the book by M. Breze “Guide to the breeding of canaries”) reports that these birds, as a rule, had to begin their song with a knee called oatmeal; this was followed by a melodic and gentle round of a roller, which then turned into a silvery placer. After the scattering, a knee bell sounded, followed by a wader knee, much appreciated by lovers, and, finally, a pipe – a deaf, low trill, reminiscent of the voice of a Harz roller, or a high one – “light”. It was with the pipe that the song of these canaries was supposed to end.
Song of the Pavlovsk Canaries
. In the years preceding the Great Patriotic War, the canary breeders of the city of Pavlov on the Oka cultivated several very interesting lines of singing canaries. The birds of each of the most skilled canary-breeders of this city had some peculiarity of song of their own. But in most cases, the song of the Pavlovian canaries began with a silvery placer, after which there were knees: a roller, an oatmeal, a tit, waders, and, finally, a pipe.
Since 1910, canaries of the Ryabovsky melody have become very popular in Russia. In the reports on the Moscow competitions it is written: “S. I. Ryabov is a well-known breeder of the Pavlovian bird, which has best preserved its oatmeal tune.” At that time, the canaries that performed the knee bell stood out for their special purity of sound. According to amateurs who heard Ryabov’s birds at the end of the 30s, his canaries had a very quiet and pleasant song, reminiscent of the Harz singing in terms of tenderness and softness of sound.
During the Patriotic War, canary breeding in our country fell into decline, and the breed of canaries of the oatmeal tune, once famous in Russia, deteriorated significantly, and the birds of the Ryabovsky tune almost completely died out. After the war, interest in canaries began to grow rapidly again and, hopefully, our canary breeders will be able to revive the former melodic tune of these birds or create a new breed.
The following can be considered the main knees of the song of the Russian canary:
Scattering – a long ringing trill that creates the impression of a swift “scattering” of sounds. In words, it can be conveyed approximately like this: “ri-ri-ri-ri-ri.” The higher and lighter this stanza sounds, the more pleasant its sound to the ear. Depending on the nature of the sound, silver and metal scattering, as well as some of its other variants, are distinguished.
Oatmeal – a long series of gentle melodic sounds of a lower tone, following one after another not as fast as in the scattering. For some canaries, this part of the song really resembles a gentle, ringing and dying stanza of an ordinary oatmeal towards the end. There are several variants of this knee: high-pitched, knockout and ordinary oatmeal.
Release – a relatively slow and short (5-6 times) repetition of jerky sounds, approximately conveyed by the words “ton-ton-ton”. In some birds, this sound is unpleasantly distorted and is heard as an annoying “ti-ti-ti” or “ta-ta-ta”. This version of the release is considered a very large marriage.
Bell – a long series of sounds resembling the ringing of a small bell. In some kenars, these sounds are crystal clear and decorate the song very much.
Tits – a two-syllable melodic tour, reminiscent of the singing of a great tit – “chi-fi, chi-fi, chi-fi” (usually the first syllable is lower, the second is higher). But, unfortunately, in most kenars this knee is missing or sounds distorted.
Very few kenars can hear another very interesting tour of the song, which sounds something like this: “cooli-kuli-kuli”. This tour is commonly referred to as waders.
In addition to those listed above, in the song of kenars there are knees, reminiscent of the tunes of other birds, or improvised by the kenar himself and sounding very beautiful. Such knees are called inserted.
Since the 1950s, our bird lovers have been cultivating a special beginning of the song in their birds – the chant. This is a kind of introduction, followed in a certain order by the main and insert knees of the song. Particularly interesting is the zapevka, called the swift tee. This is a quiet three-time repetition of the call of flying swifts. In other cases, the lead may be a special short trill; there are birds that quickly repeat it two or even three times.
All harsh, crackling sounds are considered defective. Loud nightingale knees are also rejected.
I do not undertake to enumerate all the tribes that appear in various versions of the song of canaries grown in different parts of the Soviet Union. And there are several of these options, and each has its own active adherents who prefer it to everyone else. And, nevertheless, one has to deeply regret that our canary breeders have not yet come to a common opinion as to what should be the standard of the Russian breed of singing canaries. Let it be not just one breed, but two or even three of its variants, but each of them must have a constant, precisely worked out and characteristic only for him set of song knees with their own rating scale, and maybe some other external signs, for example, plumage color, size, exterior. Without these necessary conditions, we cannot exhibit our birds at international exhibitions. It is a pity that the Russian canary remains unknown to foreign lovers.
A few more words about the singing of self-taught canaries. In total, there are perhaps more of them than “scientists”. After all, not all lovers of canaries are specifically interested in their singing. Therefore, both here and abroad, an endless line of the most ordinary “outbred” canaries has long been maintained. Not constrained by the framework of one or another “school”, they sing as best they can, combining the inherited elements of the song with individually acquired elements to the best of their ability. Of course, there are mediocre performers among them – with excessively harsh and loud knees of the song, but many sing so pleasantly that you will listen. Our canary breeders often call them “forest tune” canaries.
Education of singing canaries
It has already been said above that two breeds of singing canaries are cultivated in our country: the Harz, which we usually call the pipe canary, and the oatmeal tune. Both of these breeds are descended from the same original form – the common canary, whose song is very close to the song of wild canaries.
As a result of a long and careful artificial selection, the Harz canary has become very different from the common canary in its tune and has well-defined characteristic features of the voice. The oatmeal canary is closer to the common one. As you know, each bird species has its own characteristic song, the main features of which are inherited. But in order for a young male to be able to reproduce this song accurately, he must definitely listen to good singers of his breed. Canaries are most capable of learning in the first year of life. In the old days, canary breeders often used artificial methods of teaching birds to sing, using various musical instruments and specially designed bird organ for this purpose. Now such teaching methods are already considered obsolete. Modern qualified canary breeders advise using the Harz canary organ only as stimuli that encourage young birds to sing at the very initial stage of their training.
Modern technology has made it possible to use tape recordings of the best canary singers for training birds. However, the best results can be achieved only with the skillful use of live teacher birds.
German canary breeders approach the choice of a teacher for young Harz canaries with great care, rightly asserting that only the best singers are suitable for this purpose. But in view of the fact that perfectly singing canaries are not so numerous and not always accessible to a wide range of lovers, it is allowed to use as teachers such males, in the song of which there are some small errors, such as high whistles. There is one more rule that all experienced breeders of Harz canaries adhere to very strictly. They always make sure that the teacher and his students come from strains of the same name and are thus related to each other in the nature of the tune. So, for example, canary chicks, in whose singing the main and best “leading” tour is a deaf roar (Hohlrolle), should not be given a singer with a murmuring roar (Wasserrolle) or with a strongly pronounced cackling as a teacher.
It has been observed that young birds learn the song of their father best of all. But if he has too big shortcomings in singing, and at the moment it is impossible to get another male suitable for singing, young kenars are left completely without a teacher. All the main features of the singing of the Harz canaries are inherited. On this innate basis, each young male is able to form a song characteristic of this breed. But in terms of the richness of the tribes and the quality of their performance, the song of self-taught canaries in most cases is inferior to the song of a well-trained male. Canary breeders believe that it will be worse if young birds take over and begin to pass on certain shortcomings of a bad teacher.
As you know, the singing abilities of birds are developed differently. Some individuals are less gifted in this regard, others more. Therefore, it happens that even untrained kenars make very good singers.
During the stay of young birds in aviaries, it is usually possible to recognize males and females. At the end of the molt, that is, around the end of September or October, the males are caught and seated one by one in small cages. At the same time, each bird must be taken in hand and carefully examined, inflating its feathers on the abdomen and breast. At the same time, you can immediately see what condition the bird is in. It may turn out that some of them are too fat, while others, on the contrary, are too thin, with a very protruding sternum. All this must be noted and recorded in time in order to gradually bring the birds to a state of normal fatness by appropriate feeding. If the kenars are ringed, on the sides of the cages on the right, the numbers of the rings they put on are written with chalk, and on the left, the numbers of the rings of their parents.
At the beginning of the last century, German canary breeders created a rather complex system for educating singing canaries. The same system is followed by canary breeders of other countries, including ours. In general terms, the process of educating young singers is as follows.
It is recommended to place cages with young males on open shelves close to one another. Cages with males of the first brood are placed on the top shelf and a cage with a teacher is placed among them. On the lower shelves, cages are placed with males of subsequent broods, which begin to sing later. In the first days after seating in single cages, the birds should see each other. It is believed that this way they will quickly get used to the new environment for them. Then light cardboard partitions are placed between the cells and they are not removed during the entire training period. Without seeing each other, the males behave calmer, do not get excited, and their singing flows more evenly and continuously.
During the first two weeks, it is recommended to slightly darken the room in which the birds are kept. There should be no other singing birds in the room. Only under this condition will young kenars be able to master the singing of their teacher well.
Day after day, the canary breeder carefully watches how his pets sing. Gradually, among their incoherent children’s chirping and mumbling, separate, not yet quite clear, knees of the future song begin to appear. Young Harz canaries with good singing inclinations from this time already reveal the characteristic features of their breed: a low soft voice and a manner of making sounds with a closed beak, greatly inflating the throat. Birds that begin to sing too loudly and abruptly are blacked out right there on the shelf. Quietly and evenly singing males do not need dimming at all. Birds that often open their beaks while singing are recommended to be moved to another room, as they can ruin the singing of other birds.
Fig. 9. Red softly colored canary
Approximately one month after the start of training, an amateur who is well versed in the singing of canaries begins to listen to each young male separately. To do this, cages with birds are alternately moved for some time from the shelves to another part of the room, or better to a separate room. Having listened to all his birds in this way, the canary breeder sorts and rearranges them on the shelves in a different way. It may turn out that due to unequal hereditary inclinations, birds will show some difference in singing. In this case, males with some common set of knees are grouped separately from males with a different tune character. With this arrangement, the best coherence and stability of singing is achieved. In each of these groups, individuals who perform their song better than others are located on the top shelves, and mediocre singers – on the bottom.
After the song of young males is finally formed, the cages with them are periodically darkened with curtains of loose fabric right there on the shelves, or cages with birds of the same tune are placed in special lockers with frosted glass doors that can be closed. This is done so that in the twilight the canaries sing better among themselves, solidify their tune more firmly.
Dimming is used with great care, as it is very difficult for birds to live in such conditions. Several times a day, the curtains or closet doors are opened for at least an hour so that the birds can eat and drink plenty. At night, they must be left open for free access to air. By the age of 7-8 months, the canary song is usually completely formed and there is no need for darkening. In the absence of a teacher, the formation of a song is slower.
Fans of oatmeal canaries use the same methods of raising males as German canary breeders. Periodic darkening of cages with birds, if it is done, is usually not in cabinets, but in separate boxes.
Required documents
Each breeding canary from Russian or European nurseries must have a CITES certificate – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna. Its presence confirms that the canary was bred in captivity, and the breeder has the right to sell it.
European breeding canaries have a veterinary vaccination certificate. It also lists the names of the vaccines. In Russia, such measures in relation to canaries have not yet been taken. However, each Russian breeding canary must have a certificate of the absence of chronic diseases containing the following information:
result of the absence of worms in the bird’s body;
cloacal swab result;
results of a blood test to detect pathologies of the liver, heart and liver;
results for the absence of such dangerous diseases in poultry as chlamydia, tuberculosis, psittacosis, salmonellosis.
Many breeders, for a complete guarantee in the health of the canary, provide an X-ray of the respiratory system along with the certificate. It allows you to identify possible hidden diseases.
If you bought a canary without a certificate, it is advisable to immediately take it to the veterinarian for a physical assessment.
When to buy
If you can buy a decorative or colored canary at a month old, then it is better to buy a songbird when it is six to seven months old.
Not all canaries sing as chicks, and during the first molt, from two or three to five or six months, their voice drops to a quiet chirping. One or two months after the juvenile molt, the canary again begins to show its musical abilities. Closer to the year he already sings in full voice.
If you have purchased an adult bird, be prepared for the fact that it may avoid contact with you for a long time. Attempts to make friends with an adult canary may not be successful.
Inspection of the canary from the side
The main thing in choosing a canary is that it be healthy, both physically and mentally. You should not take the first bird that comes across, otherwise you risk buying a sick individual.
First of all, take a closer look at the behavior of the kenar you like. A healthy bird sings beautifully and for a long time. Silence can be a sign of illness.
A cheerful and lively bird should have smooth movements. Lameness is not allowed. It’s bad if the bird is huddled in a corner.
Lack of interest in everything around is an alarming symptom. If a canary sits in one place for a long time, then it has health problems. The bird may doze for some time in one position, with a ruffled look or head hidden under the wing. So she gains strength and heats up. But after a while, she should again do her usual things.
The bird should have a perky bright look and fully open eyes. If a canary has half-closed eyelids and an untidy appearance, it is not tired, but sick. Constant drowsiness or sluggish movements also indicate health problems. Especially if the canary fell asleep near the feeder. A healthy bird should have a good appetite.
If a bird is frightened of you, it may start to rush around the cage, twitch its tail, open its beak. In this case, you should move away from the cage and wait until the canary calms down. If she continues to behave inappropriately, this is a sign of a mental disorder.
SINGING AND DECORATIVE CANARY
History of the domestic canary
White, red and yellow canaries.
Canaries are virtuosos not only in singing, but also in flight.
Yellow song and red ornamental canaries. To preserve the purity of the breed, they cannot be crossed.
Tufted Canary. Crested are both songbirds and ornamental birds.
Japanese Curly Canary.
Parisian curly canary. Japanese and Parisian curly canaries are decorative birds.
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The homeland of the wild canary (Serinus canaria), the progenitor of the widespread and well-known house songbird, is a group of islands off the western coast of Africa (Canaries, Azores, Madeira). It is interesting that a closely related species, the European canary finch (Serinus serinus), is found not only in northwestern Africa, on the islands of the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern Europe, but also in the Baltic States, in Belarus, from where it moved to the Kaliningrad, Pskov and Leningrad regions. regions of Russia. In the south of Europe, finches live sedentary, but here they are migratory birds that appear in early spring. These birds belong to the order of passerines, the family of finches and are related to siskin, goldfinch and greenfinch.
Canary finches have a short beak and nondescript plumage coloration. The European species in the autumn-winter plumage looks very modest: the back and wings are grayish-brown, with dark longitudinal streaks, the underside of the body is greenish-yellow, with streaks on the sides, and the underbelly is whitish. By spring, due to the dull tips of the feather worn around, the bird is transformed. Forehead, neck, stripe above the eyes, chest and abdomen turn yellow. In females and young birds, the yellow is very dull. The song of the male is very simple: a murmuring trill with sharp creaking sounds, reminiscent of the chirping of a cicada. During the mating season, he sings very actively, swaying from side to side, ruffles the feathers on his head, spreads and lowers his wings.
The plumage color of the Canarian finch is similar to that of the green domestic canary. The singing of males is rich in beautiful sounds, very melodic and pleasant to the ear. The first Europeans to fall under his spell were the Spaniards, who landed in the Canary Islands in 1478. Birds, along with many other riches of the picturesque islands, began to be exported to Spain. Only males were caught – the owners of the miracle song. They sold them for big money. For almost a century, Spain was the only country that traded foreign songbird. Indistinct color differences between young males and females, however, led to trading errors, and then buyers from the countries of southern and central Europe were able to breed canaries. At the turn of the 16th-17th centuries, mutants of a pure yellow color began to appear in the offspring of birds of the usual greenish-gray color. This time was the “birth” of a real domestic canary.
At the end of the 16th century, canaries were brought from northern Italy to the town of Imst in the Tyrolean mountains. It is considered the “cradle” of the most famous song breeds.
In those distant years, canine breeding was almost exclusively a male occupation. In Imst, a small mining and industrial area, the new trade developed so successfully that it turned into a good source of income. Every year, entire expeditions of canary sellers set off from here. Bird traders visited many European countries and even reached Syria, Turkey, Russia. Large parties of feathered singers came to England.
English, Dutch, Belgian, French and Swiss bird lovers bred decorative breeds of canaries: colored and curly. Representatives of the latter group are interesting for their original physique. Some of them are very large (22-23 centimeters long), others, on the contrary, are dwarf, others are curly, and fourth are humpbacked. All of them are of poor quality of singing, which no one has improved. Humpbacked canaries (now there are five breeds) amaze with their unnatural, even ugly appearance. They have long legs, a vertical body and tail, and a small head on a long neck extended below shoulder level, like a vulture. Curly breeds are original (there are only nine of them): the plumage of the Parisian canary seems to be curled with hot tongs all over the body. Others have curly hair only on the chest, back and sides of the body.
When mining in Imst began to decline, most of the population, along with their canaries, moved to Andreasberg, one of the old mining towns in the Upper Harz. Here, canary farming has taken on an even wider scale. Very many miners devoted all their free time from hard work to breeding canaries. Self-taught breeders chose the best females and crossed them with males that were distinguished by a low and soft sounding voice. Techniques for teaching young canaries how to sing well were also improved.
In Russia, canine breeding began to spread in the 18th century, when Tyrolean traders began to annually deliver large quantities of their birds from Imst to Moscow. In the 19th century, foreign “soloists” gained national popularity and became easily available for purchase. Russian amateurs, having studied the ability of kenars for onomatopoeia, ennobled their song with trills of oatmeal and blue “ringing”. The tune of the Russian canary began to be called oatmeal or oatmeal.
Kenar breeders from the city of Andreasberg took a different path: they taught the birds with the help of special organ pipes and whistles. By the end of the 19th century, the so-called noble Harz roller (from the German rollen – to roll, roll out) with a pipe melody was created. The roller song resembles soft organ music, it sounds deep, muffled-soft and does not irritate the ear. It has a murmur, low flute whistles, gurgling, a bell ringing, and something like the noise of a bowling ball rolling on a wooden deck. And there are absolutely no loud sharp trills and “sharp” sounds, which are very common among modern Russian kenars. The roller performs a song with a closed or almost closed beak, greatly inflating the neck. However, in Russia, these birds have not received distribution.
The coloration of the plumage of singing canaries can be green, lemon, pale yellow (whitish), white, gray, motley (green with yellow or gray with white spots).
Oatmeal melody
Oatmeal chant kenar sings with an open beak, making loud and sonorous, high-pitched trills.
Experts conditionally divide the song of any bird into “knees”, that is, into the likeness of words. For example, the ringing song of the common oatmeal – “tsin-tsin-tsin-tsin-tsin-siiii” – consists of two “words”, the first of which is repeated five times. Kenar sings incomparably more difficult: the number of knees in the oatmeal tune is about twenty (the bird is not able to learn all of them). A modest song of a porridge or a titmouse, memorized by a canary, turns into one of the knees of his “repertoire”. Most often, singers perform from six to eight tribes.
For those who are interested in oatmeal canaries, I recommend reading the book “Canary” by I. E. Basikhes. It describes in detail all the knees, their distortions (dissonances), the correct order of singing the knees is given. The fact is that a trained kenar must perform knees in a clearly defined sequence, in no case changing the order. Such singing is called planned and is very much appreciated, as it is preserved in the bird until old age. Males with a chaotic combination of knees in the song will eventually lose the most difficult to perform (and, as a rule, the most melodic) sounds. It is very bad if a kenar breaks a song into two independent parts: sooner or later one half will be forgotten.
Red factor
In 1915, three German canary breeders began experiments on hybridizing a domestic canary with a Venezuelan fire siskin (Spinus cucullatus), a small, brightly colored bird. The male has a black head, wings and tail, a whitish belly and a fiery red plumage. The female is colored less brightly: the underside of the body is orange-red, the back is covered with orange. Crossing with an exotic siskin introduced a hereditary “red factor” (the gene responsible for the inheritance of red pigment in plumage) into the genotype of the domestic canary. The possibility of breeding new variations of canaries has expanded significantly. This is not about the red color of plumage, but about the red factor, the owners of which are both orange, and pale pink, and “bronze”, and “copper” birds.
It turned out that the song of a siskin is genetically linked to the red factor and manifests itself in colored canaries, introducing dissonance and a different timbre of sound that is not inherent in a canary. For ornamental birds, this does not matter. Fans of singing canaries had to introduce a clause in the breed standards prohibiting the use of producers with a red factor in plumage.
In the 1950s, large quantities of red canaries were brought to the USSR. Many domestic kenar breeders set themselves the goal of getting both a well-singing and elegantly colored bird. Amateurs crossed oatmeal singers with exotics. The results were disastrous, and they are felt to this day.
Theoretically, the possibility of breeding a red canary with an oatmeal tune is not excluded, but this will be the result of the concerted efforts of many experienced canary breeders. The process of crossing and selection will stretch for many decades. It is no coincidence that French, German and American breeders have chosen for such an experiment the Harz roller, which has a song of low pitch. The Russian canary, with its sonorous and clear high-pitched song, should not be crossed with color variations (even with orange).
Undemanding pet bird
Keeping canaries is easy. This is a fully domesticated bird, coexisting without problems in small cages. The minimum size of “living space” for a canary: 32 x 16 x 24 centimeters (length, width and height). It is better if the length of the cage is 40-45, and the height is 30 centimeters. Foreign amateurs write that a cage for one canary should not be less than 60 x 40 x 40 centimeters. It should be borne in mind that these recommendations are given for birds of decorative breeds, which are not only noticeably larger and “longer” than ours, but also more prone to obesity due to inactivity.
Each male needs a separate cage. The singer should not see the neighbors (this worries him), so the cages with canaries are placed one on top of the other or fenced off with opaque shutters.
Males and females in the same room are best kept only during nesting. Callsigns of females strongly excite the male, sitting in a single cage, and in the spring-summer period, his song may deteriorate.
Line the tray of the cage with two to three layers of newsprint. The bedding is changed twice a week. Once or twice a year, the cage is disinfected: thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and brushed.
For complete comfort, the bird will need three perches: one placed at the bottom, two parallel at the top.
The cage must have a drinker, a bathing bowl and a feeder.
Canaries are great bathers. Often, for water procedures, they use water from a drinking bowl and pollute it. Therefore, it is better to hang a special bathing suit filled with water at room temperature from the open door of the cage. It is removed after the bird bathes. On the day of one water procedure is enough. Hanging bathing suits are much more practical than various vases and saucers with water placed at the bottom of the cage. By the way, bathing is good for canaries. A sick bird, as a rule, does not want to bathe.
Drinking water (fresh, room temperature) must be kept in the canary’s home at all times. Moreover, it is better to use a hanging drinker, and not put it on the bottom of the cage, especially under the perch, where the water will quickly become contaminated.
Feeders, where the daily ration of feed is laid, can be retractable or hanging. They are placed away from the drinker so that water does not get on the feed. The feed in a retractable long feeder is more quickly contaminated by a bird that jumps there with its feet while eating.
Egg food, grated carrots and wet bread require a separate feeder in the form of a small bowl. After the bird is satiated, the bowl is removed (along with the remnants of food), washed and dried.
Canaries are fed mainly with a grain mixture of rapeseed, colza, millet, white canary seed, oatmeal, hemp seeds, sunflower and flax. Sunflower seeds should be lightly crushed. Oilseeds (hemp, sunflower, flax) should not exceed 10% of the total composition of the grain mixture. Canaries do not like millet, but white and yellow millet are much more readily eaten than orange-red. Willingly feast on white bread dipped in milk. The diet of birds should include a boiled chicken egg and fresh non-acidic cottage cheese. From vitamin feeds, sprouted seeds of millet, rapeseed and sunflower are useful, as well as lettuce, tradescantia, dandelion, woodlice grass, grated carrots and various ripe fruits.
The cage should have a separate small feeder with coarse river sand and crushed eggshells. Sand and shells are pre-washed, boiled for 10-15 minutes and dried.
Red and orange canaries should be given carotene-containing food during the molting period: white canary seed sprouts, grated carrots and boiled beets. Otherwise, the new plumage will be paler than the old one that fell out.
In winter, “grass” is grown for birds in pots with earth: wheat, rapeseed, sunflower, millet seedlings.
Difficult choice
It is better to buy canaries in the autumn-winter months (from November to February): by this time, all males finish molting, gain strength and sing their songs loudly enough, and therefore, in the performance of each knee, they are well identified as virtues , as well as disadvantages. From February, the singing of males worsens somewhat: the nesting period begins, the kenars begin to get excited.
Adult birds molt in summer. At the same time, males do not sing or sing very little, and the “teenagers” who have not yet molted have not yet formed a song.
The bird should be examined in a calm atmosphere and slowly, so as not to repent later. It is best to do this on the farm of an experienced kenar breeder containing the same type of singing birds. They listen to kenars individually, since in the choir all defects are poorly noticed, and it is not possible to fully reveal the merits of the bird.
For breeding, it is recommended to purchase at least two kenars with a well-established identical song. Males singing in an undertone are mostly young or sick.
With age, the claws gradually increase in the canary and the scales on the paws grow. By the age of four or five, the bird becomes not as mobile and active as, for example, at the age of one, although outwardly it hardly changes. With good care and proper feeding, canaries live 10-15 years.
To distinguish a kenar from a female, the bird is taken in the hand, turned upside down with its belly and the feathers in its lower part are inflated. In the male, the cloaca is extended into a tube with feathers at the end; in the female, this place is flat.
A nesting pair of canaries will need a cage 55-60 cm long, 30 cm wide and 30-40 cm high. In the same spacious cage, the “youth” who have become independent are temporarily separated from their parents.
Canary breeding is a whole science. This topic rightfully deserves a separate article.
Close inspection
With the permission of the breeder, hold the bird in your hands and examine it carefully. There should be no damage or growths on the cere and beak. On the nostrils and eyes should not be traces of discharge, especially purulent. Inflamed or sunken eyeballs indicate eye diseases.
An examination of the paws of a bird will reveal its age. Young animals have neat paws, without scales, peeling, growths or spots. Older canaries have noticeable scales, lesions, and growths on their feet, and may be missing claws. This may indicate old injuries or metabolic disorders.
Smooth and close-fitting feathers means that the bird is free from plumage diseases. If the feathers are damaged, fall out in bunches, or bald patches are visible on the body of the canary, most likely it is infected with parasites. It can also be symptoms of skin dermatitis, prolonged molting and other diseases.
The slightly elongated belly of the canary must not hang down. Excess weight or excessive thinness is associated with digestive problems or a poor diet. Be sure to inspect the cloaca – it should be clean around it. An inflamed and dirty cloaca is a sign of the work of worms or an upset of the gastrointestinal tract. Liquid droppings can also indicate this.
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External signs
You can distinguish a girl from a boy by the length of the tail. In most cases, the tail of the female is half a centimeter shorter than the tail of the male.
You can also determine the sex of a canary by the shape of its cloaca. To do this, you need to carefully take the bird in your hands so that its back is in the palm of your hand. In this position, her tummy will be clearly visible. Then you need to blow on the lower abdomen to see the cloaca. You can also wet the feathers around the cloaca.
The male has a convex cylinder-shaped cloaca. At the end of the “tube” there are several barely noticeable feathers. The females have a flat cloaca, all down. This difference is explained by the sexual function of females – with this form of cloaca, it is easier for them to lay eggs.
The way the canary makes sounds can also be attributed to external signs of sex determination. When “talking” the goiter of the female does not swell, while in the male it noticeably increases in size.
Canary at home: care, training, breeding
Canaries at home are not uncommon. These birds are often bought to keep in an apartment, in a cage, and enjoy their magnificent singing. How to properly take care of this cute bird, how to feed it, where to settle it so that it is comfortable, we will consider in this article.
Canary
Domestic canary: description, lifestyle, behavior
Domestic canary is perhaps the most popular ornamental bird. She has a pleasant voice and an attractive appearance. The small size of the canary made it an ideal bird for keeping at home.
We have collected important characteristics of the bird in this table.
Length
13 to 15 centimeters
Weight
Not more than fifteen grams.
Plumage color and appearance
There are many types of canaries that differ in their appearance. Most often, these birds have red, yellow or orange plumage.
Life expectancy
Average life expectancy in comfortable conditions can vary from seven to twelve years.
Does the bird sing?
Table 1. Characteristics of the canary Canary Islands – the birthplace of canaries
The ancestors of the canary were canary bindweeds, originally from the Canary Islands, from where the name of the bird came from. Canaries still live in the Canaries and Azores. This area has a warm climate, so the birds do not need to fly over the winter.
How to choose a healthy bird
To get a healthy bird that easily adapts to new conditions and will delight you with its singing, you need to be careful.
Important rules:
cheerful disposition, mobility, cheerfulness;
bright, open eyes;
smooth plumage close to the body;
even breathing, without suspicious sounds – if the bird is worried in the hands, you need to leave it alone, in the cage and look. will her breathing become calm;
neat paws without growths, spots, scales;
absence of liquid droppings on the cage floor;
the bird chirps happily.
Canary selection
Only buying a healthy bird will help you make a friend who will happily chirp at your sight.
Overview of popular types of canaries
Today, many types of canaries are known, they differ in their appearance and singing talents. Let’s look at the most popular.
Types of canaries:
hunchback – has a characteristic posture, her head is strongly lowered forward;
Yorkshire – has a small size, its body resembles a carrot in its shape;
border – an individual with a brilliant yellow plumage, does not create difficulties in keeping;
fife-fancy – resembles the previous view, only has smaller dimensions;
crested – characterized by long, slightly raised feathers on the crown, forming a fancy crest;
norwich – a large individual, has an original appearance and a dense body;
Staffordshire, a colorful bird with pink or red feathers;
lizard – mottled;
the curly-haired paris is a large bird, its legs are twisted like a corkscrew;
curly meringue – similar to the previous type, but smaller in size.
Staffordshire Canary
Such a large number of canary species is due to the desire of breeders to produce the best kind of canary, which will please the owner with melodic trills.
Keeping canaries at home
Keeping a canary at home is easy and a lot of fun. A small pet will delight you with its singing and mischievous appearance.
We will consider the pros and cons of keeping a canary house below.
Pros:
small size of the bird, so you do not need to spend a lot of money on a huge aviary;
minimum feed consumption;
beautiful, multi-layered and mesmerizing singing;
unusual plumage;
sociable and restless character of the pet.
Canary at home
Cons:
leftover food, feathers, other debris – will be not only in the cage, but also outside it;
daily cleaning inside the cage;
high-pitched bird voice may disturb sleep;
if you do not teach your pet to sing, he will make monotonous and annoying sounds;
without communication, canaries are sad and sick;
birds are very inquisitive, if you let them fly around the apartment, you need to remove food and liquids from free access.
The condition of this little pet depends on the attention and care of the owner. If you decide to get a canary, carefully read the measures for caring for it.
Difficulties in keeping canaries
Bird life expectancy
How long do canaries live at home? On average, the life expectancy of a small bird is about eight to thirteen years.
Various factors influence this period:
heredity;
living conditions;
diet;
presence of cats in the house;
frequent laying of eggs;
loneliness;
observance of hygiene rules;
house size.
The state of the bird is affected by the temperature regime in the apartment, the level of air humidity and the illumination of the room.
Video: Interesting facts about canaries.
In order to prolong the life of a pet, it is necessary:
add pears, pumpkin, apples, carrots to the grain mixtures in the diet – pre-chop all the pieces;
change the water in the cup every day;
do not give more than two teaspoons of grain per day;
select the correct cage size;
keep the temperature in the room where the cage is located at 23 degrees;
do not place the bird house in direct sunlight or in a draft;
carry out a weekly general cleaning of the cage;
daily communicate with the bird, do not let it get bored.
In order for the canary to stretch its wings, it must be released daily to fly in the room.
Arrangement of the cage
If one canary lives at home, then the length of the cage for it should be about thirty centimeters. For a pair of birds, you will need a house sixty to seventy centimeters long. Fifty centimeters is enough in height.
Canary cage
Choose a canary cage made from environmentally friendly materials. It can be wooden cages made of oak or beech. However, they have a significant drawback, it is inconvenient to disinfect such a space.
You can buy a cage made of metal and plastic, they last a long time. The main thing is to choose rods made of stainless steel, nickel-plated rods will do. But it is better to refuse galvanized and copper.
An excellent choice would be a canary cage woven from vines. Such material is safe for the bird, familiar to her. The only thing is that it is not very durable and creates difficulties in disinfection.
It is best to buy a rectangular cage, other varieties are not very suitable for this type of bird.
In addition to the cage, you need to buy a number of useful accessories for your bird.
What you need:
at least two poles at different levels;
external sippy cup that stays clean easily;
three feeders placed in different corners of the cage: one for wet food, another for dry grain food, the third for sand;
bathing container made of glass, earthenware or plastic.
Additional accessories for canaries
Canaries are not attracted to toys, you can buy a swing, but it is not a fact that the bird will be interested in them.
Feeding
How to feed a canary at home?
In order for the bird to remain healthy, its diet should include:
Birds are fed in the morning and in the evening at the same time. All large products must be crushed beforehand.
Pears and apples – treats for canaries
For the full development of birds, mineral supplements and special feeding are needed. The bird needs to add calcium gluconate, clay, charcoal to food. The addition of river sand, sepia, fodder chalk, eggshells will not hurt.
Artificial vitamins should only be used on the advice of a specialist. It is better not to prescribe them on your own, so as not to harm the pet. It is better to increase the content of greens, vegetables and fruits in the daily diet of poultry.
Ready-made foods are also available for canaries. The main thing is to carefully read the composition of such feeds and monitor the expiration date of the product.
A container of fresh water should always be kept in the canary’s cage and should be changed daily or when soiled.
Feeding canaries during the moulting period
When the bird begins to shed, special attention must be paid to its diet. To make this process easy and without consequences, you need to offer the canary more fresh grass.
Fresh herbs
In addition, experts recommend adding fresh branches of linden and birch, lime, salt, ash, clay and rot from hardwood trees to the diet at this time.
Nesting feeding
In order to have healthy offspring, canaries need to be fed in a special way during the breeding season. At this time, their diet should be as diverse as possible. It should contain all the vitamins and minerals needed by the birds.
What to give to birds:
several types of grain crops;
hard-boiled and minced chicken eggs;
protein foods;
fruits;
greens;
soaked and germinated grain;
fish oil – in cases of severe vitamin D deficiency.
Boiled chicken eggs
In order for the egg shell to be hard and strong, it is necessary to add mineral feed with a high content of calcium to the diet of the female.
Care
How to care for canaries? Care is simple. It is enough to regularly wash the feeders and drinkers, clean inside the cage, wash the drinker and the bird bathing container.
Twice a week, remove debris from the retractable cage tray. It is necessary to carry out a complete washing of the cage with its disinfection at least twice a month. After such washing, the cage must be rinsed under cool running water and ventilated in the fresh air.
Disease prevention
Keeping and caring for a canary at home involves preventing the development of diseases.
Healthy canary
Prevention is as follows:
cleanliness of the drinking bowl, feeder, tray;
regular water changes;
washing perches with soapy water;
compliance with quarantine for a newly acquired pet;
feeding birds with a balanced diet.
For a bird to be healthy, it must feel comfortable. She needs constant communication with a person. If you can’t provide that, buy a second bird so they don’t get bored.
Breeding
Breeding canaries at home is possible. To do this, you need to create the necessary conditions, however, there are no particular difficulties here.
Pairing
To get healthy offspring, you need to choose a pair for a canary. You can start breeding birds no earlier than they are 11 months old.
Pair of canaries
Important parameters:
male up to six years old, females up to five years old;
partner’s health;
not overweight;
inbreeding;
mating within the group – taking into account the color of the bird;
prohibition on crossing two forelocks.
Mating
Birds begin to mate when they have mating season. At this time, the male actively feeds the female, after which she agrees to mate. This process can occur up to several times a day.
Sometimes individuals categorically refuse to mate, or nothing happens after this procedure. In this case, it is better to choose another pair.
Laying and incubation of eggs
After mating, nest building begins, for which the birds choose suitable materials. It can be twigs, wool, feathers, moss, lichen.
Canary eggs
When construction is completed, the female will lay her eggs. This process can take from one to five days. In total, up to five eggs can appear per clutch.
Offspring are born two weeks later.
Offspring appeared: what’s next?
After the birth of the chicks, you need to help them get out of the shell. The first days they feed on the goiter milk of the female, then they eat semi-digested seeds that the mother gives them.
By the 18th day after birth, the chicks get out of the nest, then they are raised by the male. After the fortieth day, the chicks can be placed in a separate cage.
Singing lessons
People who have a canary at home, reviews about the singing of this bird are entirely positive. In order for a bird to make melodic sounds, it must be taught this skill.
Singing canary
How to teach a canary to sing:
Choose a singer from talented parents.
Begin training from the moment of determining the sex of the chick – it must be a male, he sings more melodic than a female.
Keep separate from other birds.
Study in the morning for thirty minutes – three or four lessons a day.
Avoid external stimuli.
Find a canary teacher with beautiful vocal skills. Put him in a separate cage, which must be placed on a dais.
Enable audio recordings of other canaries singing.
Only consistent observance of all conditions will allow you to raise your own singer at home.
Where is the best place to buy a canary?
Buying a canary
To think about the issues of keeping canaries at home, you first need to purchase a bird. Where is it better to buy it, consider in the table.
Where to buy a bird
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There is a possibility that the bird has other diseases; minimal care for birds; poor feeding; living in crowded cells; sedentary lifestyle.
Birds must be carefully inspected before purchase.
Nursery
Responsible attitude to the health of the birds sold; provides information about the advantages and disadvantages of the pet; the opportunity to acquire an excellent singer.
The high price of birds.
You should not go to the first address found on the Internet, it is better to collect more information about the nursery, find reviews of real buyers.
Private owner
Low bird prices.
High probability of acquiring a sick pet; the possibility of acquiring a wild pet.
If you’re dealing with a decent seller, you’ll see bird food, a carrier. Such a person will always leave you a phone number so that you call him with questions that arise.
Table 2. Places to buy a canary Keeping canaries in pairs
Useful tips before buying:
buy one bird if you have time to keep her company, otherwise, take a pair;
if you need a beautiful bird, you can choose a female; if you want melodic singing, choose a male;
buy a bird not earlier than it is six months old.
Do not forget about the visual inspection of the bird before buying, it must look healthy.
Most Common Canary Mistakes
To make your canary experience enjoyable, pay attention to the mistakes that inexperienced owners often make.
Fresh vegetables in the diet of canaries
Common errors:
mating of closely related individuals;
feeding birds only with purchased feed – their diet should include greens, fresh fruits and vegetables;
ignoring mineral supplements – they are necessary for the healthy development of birds.
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Climate in Fuerteventura in february
In the month of february, maximum temperature is 19°C and minimum temperature is 17°C (for an average temperature of 18°C). The climate quite nice there in the month of february. With 20mm over 1 days, rain may be scarce throughout your stay. With a good climate, the month of february is a good month to go in this city.
January
February
March
Average temperature
18°C
18°C
19°C
Highest temperature
20°C
19°C
20°C
Lowest temperature
17°C
17°C
17°C
Sea temperature
19.3°C
18. 6°C
18.6°C
Rainfall
15mm
20mm
17mm
Number of days with rainfall
1 day(s) (2%)
1 day(s) (4%)
1 day(s) (2%)
Humidity
74%
77%
79%
Daily sunshine hours
11
11
11
Cloud cover
26%
28%
27%
Length of day
10:32
11:13
11:59
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Climate in Lanzarote in february
In the month of february, the mean temperature in Arrecife is 18°C (maximum temperature is 19°C and minimum temperature is 17°C). The climate is fairly cold in that area in this month, but it is bearable when dressing warm. With about 22mm over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem for your trip. With good weather conditions, february is a good time to go in Arrecife in Spain.
January
February
March
Average temperature
18°C
18°C
18°C
Highest temperature
19°C
19°C
19°C
Lowest temperature
18°C
17°C
17°C
Sea temperature
19.4°C
18.7°C
18.8°C
Rainfall
16mm
22mm
16mm
Number of days with rainfall
1 day(s) (3%)
1 day(s) (5%)
1 day(s) (2%)
Humidity
74%
77%
79%
Daily sunshine hours
10
11
11
Cloud cover
29%
31%
30%
Length of day
10:30
11:11
11:59
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Climate in El Hierro in february
In the month of february, maximum temperature is 19°C and minimum temperature is 18°C (for an average temperature of 19°C). The climate quite comfortable in that locality in february. With barely 17mm over 1 days, rain may be scarce for your stay. With a good weather, february is a good time to go in El Hierro in Spain.
January
February
March
Average temperature
20°C
19°C
19°C
Highest temperature
20°C
19°C
19°C
Lowest temperature
19°C
18°C
19°C
Rainfall
11mm
17mm
10mm
Number of days with rainfall
1 day(s) (2%)
1 day(s) (3%)
0 day(s) (1%)
Humidity
73%
75%
78%
Daily sunshine hours
11
12
12
Cloud cover
20%
19%
20%
Length of day
10:35
11:15
11:59
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Climate in Gomera in february
In february, maximum temperature is 19°C and minimum temperature is 18°C (for an average temperature of 19°C). The climate comfortable in this location in february. With about 20mm over 1 days,
it rains very little during your vacations. With a good climate, february is a good time to go in that area.
January
February
March
Average temperature
19°C
19°C
19°C
Highest temperature
20°C
19°C
20°C
Lowest temperature
19°C
18°C
18°C
Sea temperature
20.4°C
19.6°C
19. 4°C
Rainfall
13mm
20mm
12mm
Number of days with rainfall
1 day(s) (2%)
1 day(s) (3%)
0 day(s) (1%)
Humidity
71%
73%
76%
Daily sunshine hours
11
12
12
Cloud cover
14%
13%
16%
Length of day
10:33
11:13
11:59
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February Weather in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, Spain – 2023 – Winter Sun Expert
Puerto del Carmen is the main tourist town on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain and it is on the southeast side of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Puerto del Carmen was originally a small fishing village, and even though it has become a very lively holiday hub, the old harbor is still a delightful place to visit, boasting some excellent seafood restaurants. The waterside promenade doubles up as the main strip – it’s packed with bars, clubs, and restaurants, and it also looks out over a trio of beaches.
The island has avoided heavy development and many of its top attractions were developed with the help of the artist César Manrique, who gave them a timeless, space-age style.
Although the resort has grown over the last twenty years, it now stretches along the whole 6 km (4 Miles) of golden sandy beaches. The town has been saved from the high-rise buildings that blight so many other destinations due to the strict planning restrictions.
Contents
1 February weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain
2 February weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in more detail
2.1 – What will the temperature be in Puerto del Carmen in February
2. 2 – Can you expect rain in February in Puerto del Carmen?
2.3 – What will the water temperature be in Puerto del Carmen for February
2.4 – Can you expect in February a lot of sunny days in Puerto del Carmen
2.5 – Will it be comfortable in February in Puerto del Carmen?
3 What to do in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in February
4 Is it humid in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in February?
5 Is February a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
6 Does it rain all day in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in February?
7 Is February the rainiest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
8 Is February the most sunniest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
9 Weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in other months
February weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in February in Puerto del Carmen, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if February is comfortable or humid
Generally, February in Puerto del Carmen will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 53°F / 12°C.
Puerto del Carmen does not have a lot of rainy days in February. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain during the whole month.
The forecast for February 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.
February weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in more detail
To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in February in Puerto del Carmen, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds
– What will the temperature be in Puerto del Carmen in February
Generally, you can expect in February an average temperature of 73°F / 23°C during the day and an average of 53°F / 12°C during the night. In February, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 82°F / 28°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 48°F / 9°C.
When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. When comparing February with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. And almost equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C.
Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen 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 95°F / 35°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. When comparing February with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. And slightly less than March, 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 Puerto del Carmen each month:
Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.
– Can you expect rain in February in Puerto del Carmen?
Generally, you can expect about 2 rain days in February, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 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 0.3 inches / 8 mmmm. When comparing February with the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which sees around 0. 2 inches / 5 mm of rain. And equal to March, which sees around 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain
Rain days for Puerto del Carmen during the year.Rain days for Puerto del Carmen 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 2 and 3 days. When comparing February with the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which sees an average of between 1 and 2 days of rain. And almost equal to March, which sees an average of between 1 and 2 days of rain
– What will the water temperature be in Puerto del Carmen for February
You can expect in February, the water temperature for Puerto del Carmen to be between 68°F / 20°C and 62°F / 17°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 75°F / 24°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing the water temperature from February with the month before and after, February has a water temperature almost equal to January, with a water temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from March, that is around 68°F / 20°C.
Water temperature for Puerto del Carmen during the year.Water temperature for Puerto del Carmen during the year.
– Can you expect in February a lot of sunny days in Puerto del Carmen
Generally, you can expect around 8 sunny days in February and around 18 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, November is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 0 and 1 sunny days. When comparing February with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly lower than January, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days. And almost equal to March, with an average of between 6 and 7 sunny days
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Puerto del CarmenThe number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Puerto del Carmen
We have looked at the sunny days in Puerto del Carmen. Let’s also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 4 cloudy days. June and July And are the months with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing February with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to January, with around 4 cloudy days. And almost equal to March, with around 2 cloudy days
– Will it be comfortable in February in Puerto del Carmen?
Generally, February in Puerto del Carmen will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.
We use the humidity and temperature in Puerto del Carmen 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 February with the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of “very comfortable” (dry air). And almost equal to March, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of “very comfortable” (low humidty)
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Puerto del CarmenWintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Puerto del Carmen
What to do in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in February
Some of the top attractions to visit in Puerto Del Carmen are:
The Beaches: Puerto del Carmen comes with 3 sandy beaches. The Playa Grande, Playa Chica and Playa Pocillos.
Landscapes/Nature & Parks: Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park, Timanfaya National Park, and the Cueva de los Verdes lava tube.
Golf: Lanzarote Golf Resort – Puerto del Carmen
Books and Stationery: book lover snowbirds can head to the Bookshop located at either end of Puerto del Carmen to satisfy their reading needs. Photocopying services available at both shops.
Is it humid in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in February?
A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in February. 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 February in Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen 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 February, you can expect that Puerto del Carmen will have a low humidty, and will feel very 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 be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months
Humidity level for Puerto del CarmenHumidity level for Puerto del Carmen
Is February a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
Trying to answer the question of whether February is a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen in February, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In February, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 53°F / 12°C.
As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 8 sunny days and 18 partly sunny days.
The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain during February. 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 February a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain for most visitors.
Does it rain all day in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in February?
In Puerto del Carmen, it does not rain all day in February. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain during the month.
Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain, there are, on average 8 sunny days and 18 partly sunny days in February. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
Is February the rainiest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
February 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 Puerto del Carmen, 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 3 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 0.3 inches / 8 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 February the most sunniest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?
February 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 Puerto del Carmen, 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.
November is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 8 sunny days, and 18 partly suny days. August 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. June and July are the months with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
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Puerto Rico climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Puerto Rico water temperature
Puerto Rico are in the northern hemisphere.
Summer starts here at the end of June and ends in September. There are the months of summer: June, July, August, September.
The best time to visit are July, August, September, October.
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (73.79 %). The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (66.91 %).
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (5.20 days). The month with the lowest number of rainy days is July (0.17 days).
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Puerto Rico’s climate is a desert one. In Puerto Rico, there is virtually no rainfall during the year. The climate here is classified as BWh by the Köppen-Geiger system. The average annual temperature in Puerto Rico is 19. 7 °C | 67.5 °F. The rainfall here is around 156 mm | 6.1 inch per year.
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Precipitation is the lowest in July, with an average of 0 mm | 0.0 inch. In December, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of 36 mm | 1.4 inch.
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At an average temperature of 23.3 °C | 73.9 °F, August is the hottest month of the year. At 16.7 °C | 62.0 °F on average, February is the coldest month of the year.
Weather by month // weather averages Puerto Rico
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Avg. Temperature °C (°F)
Min. Temperature °C (°F)
Max. Temperature °C (°F)
Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in)
Humidity (%)
Rainy days (d)
avg. Sun hours (hours)
January
16. 7
(62.1)
14.7
(58.5)
19.1
(66.4)
16
(0.6)
70%
2
8.0
February
16.7
(62)
14.6
(58.2)
19.2
(66.5)
23
(0.9)
70%
3
8.0
March
17.5
(63.5)
15
(59.1)
20.4
(68.7)
18
(0.7)
69%
2
9.0
April
18
(64.5)
15.5
(60)
20.9
(69.6)
10
(0.4)
69%
2
10.0
May
19.2
(66.6)
16.6
(61.9)
22.1
(71.8)
5
(0.2)
68%
2
11. 0
June
20.6
(69.1)
17.9
(64.2)
23.8
(74.8)
2
(0.1)
70%
0
11.0
July
22.3
(72.1)
19.5
(67.1)
25.9
(78.7)
0
(0)
67%
0
12.0
August
23.3
(73.9)
20.6
(69)
26.8
(80.3)
1
(0)
68%
0
11.0
September
22.7
(72.8)
20.3
(68.5)
25.6
(78.1)
8
(0.3)
73%
2
10.0
October
22
(71.6)
19.7
(67.5)
24.6
(76.3)
21
(0. 8)
74%
4
9.0
November
19.8
(67.7)
17.8
(64.1)
22.2
(71.9)
16
(0.6)
72%
3
8.0
December
18
(64.5)
16.2
(61.1)
20.3
(68.5)
36
(1.4)
72%
4
8.0
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Avg. Temperature °C (°F)
16.7 °C
(62.1) °F
16.7 °C
(62) °F
17.5 °C
(63.5) °F
18 °C
(64.5) °F
19.2 °C
(66.6) °F
20. 6 °C
(69.1) °F
22.3 °C
(72.1) °F
23.3 °C
(73.9) °F
22.7 °C
(72.8) °F
22 °C
(71.6) °F
19.8 °C
(67.7) °F
18 °C
(64.5) °F
Min. Temperature °C (°F)
14.7 °C
(58.5) °F
14.6 °C
(58.2) °F
15 °C
(59.1) °F
15.5 °C
(60) °F
16.6 °C
(61.9) °F
17.9 °C
(64.2) °F
19.5 °C
(67.1) °F
20.6 °C
(69) °F
20.3 °C
(68.5) °F
19.7 °C
(67.5) °F
17.8 °C
(64.1) °F
16.2 °C
(61.1) °F
Max. Temperature °C (°F)
19.1 °C
(66.4) °F
19.2 °C
(66.5) °F
20.4 °C
(68.7) °F
20. 9 °C
(69.6) °F
22.1 °C
(71.8) °F
23.8 °C
(74.8) °F
25.9 °C
(78.7) °F
26.8 °C
(80.3) °F
25.6 °C
(78.1) °F
24.6 °C
(76.3) °F
22.2 °C
(71.9) °F
20.3 °C
(68.5) °F
Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in)
16
(0)
23
(0)
18
(0)
10
(0)
5
(0)
2
(0)
0
(0)
1
(0)
8
(0)
21
(0)
16
(0)
36
(1)
Humidity(%)
70%
70%
69%
69%
68%
70%
67%
68%
73%
74%
72%
72%
Rainy days (d)
2
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
4
avg. Sun hours (hours)
8.0
8.3
9.4
9.9
10.7
11.5
11.9
11.4
10.3
8.8
7.8
7.7
Data: 1991 – 2021 Min. Temperature °C (°F), Max. Temperature °C (°F), Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in), Humidity, Rainy days.
Data: 1999 – 2019: avg. Sun hours
Between the driest and wettest months, the difference in precipitation is 36 mm | 1 inch. The variation in annual temperature is around 6.6 °C | 12.0 °F.
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In Puerto Rico, the month with the most daily hours of sunshine is July with an average of 11.95 hours of sunshine. In total there are 370.3 hours of sunshine throughout July.
The month with the fewest daily hours of sunshine in Puerto Rico is January with an average of 7.83 hours of sunshine a day. In total there are 234.75 hours of sunshine in January.
Around 3524.25 hours of sunshine are counted in Puerto Rico throughout the year. On average there are 115.77 hours of sunshine per month.
Water temperature Puerto Rico(Atlantic Ocean)
Max. Water temperature °C (°F)
Avg. Water Temperature °C (°F)
Min. Water Temperature °C (°F)
January
19.6
67.3
19.1
66.4
18.7
65.7
February
18.6
65. 5
18.4
65.1
18.2
64.8
March
18.6
65.5
18.4
65.1
18.2
64.8
April
19
66.2
18.8
65.8
18.6
65.5
May
19.8
67.6
19.5
67.1
19
66.2
June
21.1
70
20.5
68.9
19.9
67.8
July
21.8
71.2
21.3
70.3
21
69.8
August
22.6
72.7
22.2
72
21.8
71.2
September
23.2
73.8
22.9
73.2
22.6
72.7
October
23. 2
73.8
22.9
73.2
22.6
72.7
November
22.5
72.5
21.7
71.1
20.9
69.6
December
20.8
69.4
20.2
68.4
19.6
67.3
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Min. Water Temperature °C (°F)
18.7
65.7
18.2
64.8
18.2
64.8
18.6
65.5
19
66.2
19.9
67.8
21
69.8
21.8
71.2
22.6
72.7
22.6
72.7
20. 9
69.6
19.6
67.3
Avg. Water Temperature °C (°F)
19.1
66.4
18.4
65.1
18.4
65.1
18.8
65.8
19.5
67.1
20.5
68.9
21.3
70.3
22.2
72
22.9
73.2
22.9
73.2
21.7
71.1
20.2
68.4
Max. Water temperature °C (°F)
19.6
67.3
18.6
65.5
18.6
65.5
19
66.2
19.8
67.6
21.1
70
21.8
71.2
22.6
72.7
23.2
73.8
23.2
73.8
22.5
72.5
20.8
69.4
The annual water temperature for Puerto Rico (Atlantic Ocean) is on average 20. 50°C | 68.90°F.
The month with the highest water temperature is September with 23.20°C | 73.76°F. The lowest water temperature of 18.20°C | 64.76°F will be reached in February.
The highest average water temperature for this location is 23.20°C | 73.76°F and is reached on average around September 26. By contrast, the lowest average water temperature 18.20°C | 64.76°F around February 20.
The closest water of Puerto Rico is Atlantic Ocean.
Airport close to Puerto Rico
The closest Airports of Puerto Rico are: Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) 35.94km,Tenerife South Airport (TFS) 89.28km,Tenerife North Airport (TFN) 99.74km
You can reach Puerto Rico from this Cities by Plane: London (LTN), Leeds (LBA), Glasgow (PIK), Copenhagen (CPH), Vienna (VIE), Paris (ORY), Birmingham (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI), Hamburg (HAM), Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL), Cologne (CGN), Oslo (OSL), Bremen (BRE), Graz (GRZ), Bergen (BGO), Alicante (ALC), Liverpool (LPL), Málaga (AGP), Nottingham (EMA), Funchal (FNC)
Porto (OPO), Casablanca (CMN), Stockholm (ARN), Kyiv (KBP), Santander (SDR), Nantes (NTE), Riga (RIX), Bilbao (BIO), Basel (BSL), Frankfurt am Main (FRA), Dakar (DKR), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (TFN), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (LPA), Geneva (GVA), Valencia (VLC), Salzburg (SZG), Maastricht (MST), Eindhoven (EIN), Groningen (GRQ), Luxembourg (LUX), Milan (MXP), Verona (VRN), Vigo (VGO), Barcelona (BCN), Saint Petersburg (LED), Torrejón de Ardoz (MAD), Zurich (ZRH), Erfurt (ERF), Dresden (DRS), Berlin (SXF), Paderborn (PAD), Düsseldorf (DUS), Seville (SVQ), Nouakchott (NKC), Lisbon (LIS), Amsterdam (AMS), Manchester (MAN), Limerick (SNN), Bologna (BLQ), Cardiff (CWL), Caracas (CCS), Bristol (BRS), Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), Dublin (DUB), Belfast (BFS), Cork (ORK), Nuremberg (NUE), Prague (PRG), Brussels (CRL), Hanover (HAJ), Stuttgart (STR), Pisa (PSA), Leipzig (LEJ), Moscow (DME), Bordeaux (BOD), Munich (MUC), Bournemouth (BOH), Billund (BLL), Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC), Puerto del Rosario (FUE), Memmingen (FMM), Baden-Baden (FKB), Dakhla (VIL), Weeze (NRN), Hahn (HHN), Ranon (OVD), Laayoune (EUN), Bergamo (BGY), Torp (TRF), Arrecife (ACE), Charleston (NOC)
Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas, Canary Islands, Spain
Averages are for Tenerife Sur, which is 16 kilometers from Playa de las Américas.
Based on weather reports collected during 2005–2015.
All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 29 °C
Low Temp: 14 °C
Mean Temp: 21 °C
Precipitation: 9.9 mm
Humidity: 63%
Dew Point: 14 °C
Wind: 19 km/h
Pressure: 1018 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
January Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 22 °C
Low Temp: 15 °C
Mean Temp: 18 °C
Precipitation: 27.0 mm
Humidity: 59%
Dew Point: 10 °C
Wind: 19 km/h
Pressure: 1022 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
February Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 22 °C
Low Temp: 14 °C
Mean Temp: 18 °C
Precipitation: 19.0 mm
Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 11 °C
Wind: 19 km/h
Pressure: 1020 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
March Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 23 °C
Low Temp: 15 °C
Mean Temp: 19 °C
Precipitation: 4. 6 mm
Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 11 °C
Wind: 20 km/h
Pressure: 1018 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
April Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 23 °C
Low Temp: 16 °C
Mean Temp: 20 °C
Precipitation: 9.2 mm
Humidity: 63%
Dew Point: 12 °C
Wind: 19 km/h
Pressure: 1017 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
May Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 25 °C
Low Temp: 17 °C
Mean Temp: 21 °C
Precipitation: 0.3 mm
Humidity: 63%
Dew Point: 13 °C
Wind: 18 km/h
Pressure: 1018 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
June Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 26 °C
Low Temp: 19 °C
Mean Temp: 22 °C
Precipitation: 0.0 mm
Humidity: 66%
Dew Point: 16 °C
Wind: 17 km/h
Pressure: 1018 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
July Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 28 °C
Low Temp: 20 °C
Mean Temp: 24 °C
Precipitation: 0. 5 mm
Humidity: 63%
Dew Point: 16 °C
Wind: 21 km/h
Pressure: 1017 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
August Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 29 °C
Low Temp: 21 °C
Mean Temp: 25 °C
Precipitation: 0.9 mm
Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 17 °C
Wind: 22 km/h
Pressure: 1016 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
September Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 28 °C
Low Temp: 21 °C
Mean Temp: 24 °C
Precipitation: 2.3 mm
Humidity: 68%
Dew Point: 18 °C
Wind: 17 km/h
Pressure: 1017 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
October Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 27 °C
Low Temp: 20 °C
Mean Temp: 24 °C
Precipitation: 16.9 mm
Humidity: 66%
Dew Point: 16 °C
Wind: 16 km/h
Pressure: 1017 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
November Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 25 °C
Low Temp: 18 °C
Mean Temp: 22 °C
Precipitation: 12. 1 mm
Humidity: 61%
Dew Point: 13 °C
Wind: 18 km/h
Pressure: 1018 mbar
Visibility: 11 km
December Climate & Weather Averages in Playa de las Américas
High Temp: 23 °C
Low Temp: 16 °C
Mean Temp: 20 °C
Precipitation: 25.7 mm
Humidity: 59%
Dew Point: 11 °C
Wind: 20 km/h
Pressure: 1022 mbar
Visibility: 12 km
Quick Climate Info
Hottest Month
August (25 °C avg)
Coldest Month
February (18 °C avg)
Wettest Month
January (27.0 mm avg)
Windiest Month
August (22 km/h avg)
Annual precip.
It includes both the amount of rain and the amount of liquid water contained in frozen types of precipitation, such as snow or hail.”>118.5 mm (per year)
care and maintenance at home, types and photos, the birthplace of songbirds
How to distinguish a kenar from a canary?
Sexual differences in these birds are rather weak, so sometimes it is really difficult to distinguish a girl from a boy. It is necessary to pay attention to three signs: appearance, sounds, behavior.
The length of the tail of females is shorter than that of males by about half a centimeter. In addition, it is necessary to examine the bird’s cloaca. It is advisable to moisten the feathers near it. In boys, the cloaca is shaped, protrudes strongly and ends in a tube with feathers. In females, it is at the level of the body and is covered with down.
In addition, females and males make sounds differently. Boys swell their goiter when they sing.
Owner reviews
There are several varieties of domestic canaries. This domestic bird, which has been cut off from the natural environment for many centuries, has undergone significant changes in its appearance, therefore, little resembles its wild relative.
Only kenari, that is, male canaries, sing pleasantly, and then mainly during the mating season, which falls on February / March. In August, the bird molts, so it practically stops singing. As for females, they make sounds infrequently, and even then, these sounds cannot be called melodic.
In any case, it is better to get young birds that are easy to train. At the same time, they easily imitate the singing of even other birds.
How to take care of a canary at home?
The first important aspect is the cage. It should be spacious enough if more than one bird lives in it. For kenors living separately, you can choose a cage measuring 45 x 30 x 25 cm. Pay attention to the metal versions of bird houses, they are easier to wash, and simply scald with boiling water for disinfection.
In any case, it is desirable that the cage has a convenient removable tray for fillers, while it should be easy to detach. There are models with sides that allow you to keep debris inside the cage.
A few perches are needed in the bird house. Try to immediately think of the correct distance between them so that when the bird jumps from one to the other, it can flap its wings. It is also recommended to place a hanging bath or bath at the bottom in the cage, only it needs to be well attached, otherwise the canary will turn it over. Birds are very fond of swimming, it improves their plumage and cleanses the skin.
Don’t forget a drinker and feeder.
The place for the cage should be bright, but without drafts. You should not put it on the windowsills, under the air conditioner or near the balcony door. The optimum temperature for keeping 20-22 degrees.
Canaries are sensitive to loud noises and smells, it is advisable to keep the bird house away from the kitchen.
The cage should be cleaned regularly to prevent the birds from getting sick. Rinse all accessories and feeders once or twice a week with hot water. Once a month, wipe the cage with special disinfectants or scald with boiling water.
Types of canaries with photos and names
There are several varieties of song and ornamental canaries that are suitable for captivity. The most common decorative species include:
Humpback Canary (Belgian Fancy Canary)
The peculiarity of the bird is that it has a characteristic vertical type of posture and a strongly lowered head.
Yorkshire Canary
Yorkshire canary, which is characterized by a slightly larger size, as well as a body shape similar to a carrot.
Border Fancy Canary
This is a small bird with brilliant plumage and undemanding maintenance.
Fife Fancy Canary
This canary is similar in appearance to the Border Canary, but has a slightly smaller body size.
Crested Canary
Which differs in that it has several longer and raised feathers on its head, giving the impression of a crest.
Norwich Canary
This bird is characterized as large and massive, with a dense build and original appearance.
Stafford Canary
Has a very bright and attractive plumage, dominated by bright red or contrasting pink hues.
Lizard Canary or Lizard Canary
The color of this bird has an original mottled coloring resembling the scales of a lizard.
Parisian Frilled Canary
Considered the largest variety and the most popular. It is distinguished by the presence of curly plumage, as well as legs twisted in the form of a corkscrew.
Mehringer Frill Canary
Similar in appearance to the Paris Curly Canary, but much smaller.
The purpose of breeding the domestic song canary was to improve the singing natural characteristics of male kenars. Canaries have the ability to reproduce many sounds and even primitive melodies, regardless of variety. Depending on the species, canaries are capable of making the following sounds:
German Roller Canary
This is a singing canary that produces low-pitched voices, and therefore is characterized by a quiet sound. She can also make sounds without opening her mouth at all. At the same time, when playing sounds, intermittent, sharp sounds may appear, which are not very pleasant, which is a disadvantage of this variety.
Belgian Malinois (Waterslager Canary)
Belgian singing canary has an attractive appearance and pleasant voice. Her singing consists of sounds reminiscent of murmuring, gurgling and gurgling, combined with nightingale trills.
Spanish Timbrado Canary
The Spanish Timbrado Canary easily performs three song tours in a strictly defined sequence, as well as with a metallic sheen.
American Singer Canary
Represents the American Singer Canary. This variety saw the light after crossing the German Roller and the Border canary. The bird has a beautiful appearance and a pleasant, melodic and loud sound.
Interesting to know! The singing Russian canary is also very popular. The basis of her singing is the trills of the titmouse, the common oatmeal, and also the dubrovnik.
How long canaries live
The life expectancy of a songbird depends on the conditions in which it is kept, and it is very important to maintain the correct temperature, lighting and humidity. In such conditions, the canary can live up to 12 years. It should be noted that there are individuals who have lived for 15 years.
Canaries. Daily care and maintenance
Is it worth releasing a canary?
This issue is decided according to your desire, but still, sometimes birds should be released so that they develop their physical abilities and be healthy.
Secure the room before releasing the bird:
remove other pets from the room;
close the windows and hang curtains on them so that the bird is not injured on the glass;
hide heaters;
make sure that the cabinets are tightly closed so that the bird cannot get stuck in the cracks.
A cozy home
The conditions for keeping canaries at home should be safe and comfortable. Each feathered pet should have a comfortable cage equipped with everything you need: feeders, drinkers, perches. You can familiarize yourself with the rules for choosing a suitable cage and accessories for it in the article “Choosing a Cage for Canaries”.
Minerals are a must!
Food for canaries must also include some seemingly inedible things. First of all, it is coarse river sand, which is necessary for birds for digestion. It can be bought at a pet store. If you can’t find it, collect it on the beach and scald it several times to disinfect it. To provide birds with calcium, ground egg shells or chalk are given (can be hung on a hook). Charcoal is also needed – they canaries are treated in case of malaise. Pharmaceutical charcoal is perfect. All these top dressings are placed in a dedicated feeder. Don’t forget to change them weekly – the birds contaminate the contents of the bowls.
Outdoor view
If canaries can be kept in an indoor aviary all year round, then outdoor view is suitable only for the warm season. This is its plus – fresh air and sunlight favorably affect the health of canaries.
You can install an outdoor enclosure on a balcony or in the yard of a private house. Minimum dimensions:
length – four meters;
width – two meters;
height – two meters.
To prevent rats, ferrets or cats from entering the aviary, it must have a solid base. Dig a hole sixty centimeters, fill ten of which with rubble. Then lay a metal mesh smeared with tar, the diameter of the cells of which should not exceed ten millimeters.
Line the perimeter of the hole with brick and concrete blocks, in which, every half a meter, fasten wooden blocks. Fill in another twenty centimeters with rubble. The remaining thirty centimeters should consist of soil. Attach boards to the bars so that the aviary has three closed walls. The fourth wall must be covered with the same mesh as that of the indoor aviary. The roof can be made from boards. The main thing is that there are no gaps anywhere.
The enclosure must have well-closing openings for feeders with drinkers and a door. You can pour sand, gravel on the floor, plant mini-trees, non-poisonous flowers, cereals. A lot of perches and hollows are required that do not interfere with the movement of canaries. Before you let the birds into the aviary, you need to disinfect from parasites.
Health control
The owner of a canary must carefully monitor his pet in order to determine in time whether he has lost weight or, conversely, whether he has recovered, whether the molting time has come. Other health problems can only be determined by a veterinarian. Find out how to independently examine the bird. So, the canary is carefully taken in the palm of your hand, its head is fixed with the index and middle fingers, and the body is turned upside down. Very quietly, the owner blows lightly on a place not covered with feathers. It is called apteria. If panicles of new feathers or hemp are visible, then this means that the bird is shedding. She may need to be fed special food. If the aptery is completely covered with fat, then your canary needs a diet and a transplant into a larger cage – a kind of gym.
A well-groomed, properly bred and normally fed canary (the photo proves this convincingly) is extraordinarily beautiful. And you will be happy to sing!
Cage equipment
There must be several perches in the house – canaries love to fly from place to place. It is good if they are made of natural wood – willow, hazel or bird cherry. The perches should be at different heights and have a thickness of 8 to 15 mm, otherwise the birds will be uncomfortable on them. A cage for canaries should include at least three feeders: for mineral feeding, grain and soft food. A bath is obligatory, preferably a hanging one – these birds love to “splash in the water”. No hanging – put at least a ground bath in the cage, not too light or attached so that the canaries do not turn it over. Drinkers should be placed with spouts inward, and fasteners outward. This will make it easier to fill them up. That, in principle, is all that canaries need. The maintenance and care of them will consist in cleaning and feeding – as you can see, there is nothing complicated about this. The main thing is that everything is done regularly and accurately.
Mating season
A signal of readiness for mating will be a short, sharp, calling song of the canary, and the female answers it (if she agrees) with a squeak. At the same time, she begins to collect, in her opinion, suitable building materials (twigs, feathers, etc.) and tries to make a nest in some secluded corner. Having noticed these signs, the canaries need to lengthen the daylight hours: later throw fabric over the cage. At the same time, the share of vitamin feed in the diet of birds should be increased: greens, sprouted grains, vegetables, fruits. If the courtship process is successful in canaries, the first egg will appear in a week, after which the female will rush for another 2-3 days.
For two weeks the new mother will incubate the eggs. The male does not take part in this process. Chicks that are one month old are already quite independent. They are moved to a meter-long enclosure where they can fly. As soon as it becomes possible to determine the sex of the young, all males are seated in their own apartments, as they are aggressive towards members of their own sex and can fight to the point of injury. Female canaries get along quite well in a common cage.
Health vitamins
Feeding birds only with grain and ready-made mixtures is like sitting on oatmeal and pasta all the time. Remember that the canary eats greens willingly and with pleasure. In summer, it is sometimes easy to pick the leaves of dandelion, lettuce, sorrel or young plantain. Out of season, bell peppers, apples and grated carrots are suitable. In the end, in the same pet store you can buy greens for sprouting. Just don’t be zealous with the amount of vitamins, since the bird’s stomach can react negatively to such “care”.
Choosing a place for the canary to live
For a cage with a bird, you need to find a suitable place and decide where it will stand so as not to rearrange it later. Moving for a canary is a lot of stress, it will not be easy for her to get used to the new environment.
To make it easier for the canary to adapt to a new place, at first it will need peace. If you start moving the cage to other places, the bird’s mood may worsen and anxiety about changing housing will develop into nervousness.
The center of the room or the floor are not the best places for a cage because of the possible draft that can cause a cold in a canary. The presence of drafts is easy to check with a burning match or candle. If the flame fluctuates, then there is a draft.
Putting a cage in the kitchen is also a bad option – toxic fumes from burning Teflon, dishwashing detergent and other things can poison the bird. In addition, there are often drafts in the kitchen due to ventilation.
The entrance hall is also not suitable for a canary. The constant movement of the household will disturb the bird. And from the periodically opening door, the same draft, harmful to bird health, arises.
It’s good if you put the canary in the room where you spend most of your time. Then the bird will not feel lonely. And you can combine the usual business and communication with a feathered friend.
It is not recommended to place the cage near a TV or computer – their electromagnetic fields can adversely affect the condition of the canary. In addition, the noise will make the bird nervous and block its singing.
Dark corners, heaters are also unsuitable places. In the dark, the bird will feel bad. She will become lethargic, drowsy, and will rarely sing. Due to too dry air, she may develop dermatitis or baldness. What climate is suitable for living canaries at home, we will describe below.
It is better to place the cage near the wall opposite the window. The wall will give the canary a sense of security, and the window – a lot of sunlight, which favorably affects the development of the bird. You can’t put the cage on the window itself: in winter, the canary can freeze, and in summer it can overheat or get sunburned.
A Cleaning Question
Since a canary is not a dog that can be taken outside to “do its job”, the future owners of this bird should think in advance about how they will perform regular cleaning in the cage. To make your task as easy as possible, you should line the pallet of your feathered pet’s dwelling with something. For this purpose, you can use sand, which will absorb excrement. It can also be easily replaced if necessary. However, keep in mind that canaries are very active birds and will most likely scatter sand around the cage. Therefore, it is best to line the bottom with absorbent paper – it is not difficult to change it, and there will be less debris.
Indoor view
Indoor aviaries are suitable for keeping a large number of canaries, so this facility is best for those who plan to breed them. In the indoor aviary, birds have the opportunity not only to communicate with relatives, but also to choose a pair to taste.
Although one canary canary can be kept in the enclosure. The natural environment, which is easy to create in a spacious enclosure, can reveal new musical talents in it. For example, you can place many plants, branches of deciduous trees in the aviary.
It is more convenient to install such an aviary in the corner of the room. In this case, you will have to do only one wall. Its height can be equal to the height of the room, at least two meters must be retreated from the corner. It is good if the aviary is located near the window.
It doesn’t matter if you buy a ready-made aviary or make it yourself, the main thing is what material it will be made of. Its frame can be wood, plastic or metal. Outside, the aviary can be decorated under the interior of the room. If you are going to paint it, do it only from the outside – the paint can poison the canaries.
The mesh that wraps around the frame must be made of stainless steel with a chrome or nickel finish. Copper or brass mesh can oxidize and become poisonous to birds. Galvanized nets are also harmful – a canary can get poisoned if it swallows a loose piece. The optimal size of the grid cells is one and a half by one and a half millimeters.
The enclosure must have a tray to facilitate cleaning of the enclosure. It is better to choose a stainless steel tray – it is durable and easy to clean. Plywood pallets quickly become unusable under the influence of moisture and litter; they cannot be treated with boiling water or chemical solutions. Tin pallets bend easily. If you make a pallet from separate tin sheets, gaps will form between them. It is difficult to choose litter and leftover food from them.
To keep the aviary as clean as possible, fill the tray with sand or a special gravel sold in any pet store.
The main disadvantage of indoor aviary is a lot of noise. Not everyone is able to withstand the discordant singing of canaries, among which it is difficult to distinguish the songs of individual canaries. The closer the nesting period, the louder the singing will be. In addition, birds can arrange fights for partners or territory.
Another disadvantage is the long cleaning time, during which you have to disturb the canaries. Failure to comply with sanitary standards leads to the development of mold. And if parasites start up in the aviary, it will be difficult to get rid of them.
Poultry food and droppings not removed in time can attract small rodents: mice, rats. They can scare canaries and infect them. Rats can even eat chicks sleeping on the floor. To prevent the appearance of rodents, it is necessary not only to periodically clean the enclosure, but also to beat half a meter of walls from the floor and the floor itself with iron sheets. Make sure there are no gaps.
Weather in the Canaries in February 2020
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Weather in Tenerife in February
Winter continues in Tenerife in February, so this period can hardly be called the best for a beach holiday. The water in the ocean warms up to +18 degrees, the water off the coast of Gran Canaria is slightly warmer.
Vacationers are advised to swim in indoor pools, so their availability in hotels should be specified. Hotels in Tenerife are very popular with travelers because they are the most comfortable and convenient. Thus, when choosing where to spend your holidays in winter, we recommend paying attention to the island of Tenerife.
And if February is not particularly suitable for swimming on the island, then for sunbathing, this is the best time. In accordance with official data, in Tenerife in the daytime the average air temperature remains +21 degrees. At noon, it can be much hotter, so we strongly advise you to bring sunblock with you. At night it is still cool (about 15 degrees Celsius), so warm clothes and comfortable closed shoes will not be superfluous.
It should be noted that February is great for walking and sightseeing tours. In addition to architectural monuments, visitors can witness such events as the Almond Festival in Gran Canaria, which turns into a real folklore celebration with songs and dances and is accompanied by a tasting of sweets, as well as local wines.
And, perhaps, the most striking event, for which thousands of tourists come every year at the end of winter, is the Carnival, which combines Brazilian passion and European elegance. The most magnificent celebration takes place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, but a large number of interesting events take place on other islands of the archipelago.
The end of winter in Tenerife is the rainy season. However, the concept of “bad weather” in this part of the world is perceived very conditionally. Precipitation here is short, so they will not interfere with your holiday in Tenerife. In the northern regions of Tenerife, the likelihood of precipitation is much greater, and therefore there are fewer tourists here. Usually here you can meet tourists who prefer sightseeing holidays rather than beach holidays.
Weather and water temperature in Tenerife in February
Sunny and cloudy days in February
According to the weather archive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2014, the ratio of sunny and cloudy days was 99% and 1% respectively. At the same time, this indicator for the region is relatively stable from year to year.
According to the weather archive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2015 the ratio of sunny and cloudy days was 98% and 2% respectively. At the same time, this indicator for the region is relatively stable from year to year.
According to the weather archive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2016, the ratio of sunny and cloudy days was 98% and 2% respectively. At the same time, this indicator for the region is relatively stable from year to year.
According to the weather archive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2017, the ratio of sunny and cloudy days was 96% and 4% respectively. At the same time, this indicator for the region is relatively stable from year to year.
According to the weather archive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2018, the ratio of sunny and cloudy days was 96% and 4% respectively. At the same time, this indicator for the region is relatively stable from year to year.
According to the weather archive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2019, the ratio of sunny and cloudy days was 92% and 8% respectively. At the same time, this indicator for the region is relatively stable from year to year.
Temperature in February
The highest daily temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2014 was 23°C. While the minimum temperature at night dropped to 14°C. Average daytime and nighttime temperatures during February are 20°C and 17°C respectively.
The highest daily temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2015 was 22°C. While the minimum temperature at night dropped to 14°C. Average daytime and nighttime temperatures during February are 20°C and 16°C respectively.
The highest daily temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2016 was 24°C. While the minimum temperature at night dropped to 12°C. Average daytime and nighttime temperatures during February are 21°C and 17°C respectively.
The highest daily temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2017 was 28°C. While the minimum temperature at night dropped to 15°C. Average daytime and nighttime temperatures during February are 21°C and 17°C respectively.
The highest daily temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2018 was 23°C. While the minimum temperature at night dropped to 14°C. Average daytime and nighttime temperatures during February are 20°C and 16°C respectively.
The highest daily temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2019 was 26°C. While the minimum temperature at night dropped to 13°C. Average daytime and nighttime temperatures during February are 20°C and 16°C respectively.
Average wind speed in February, m/s
On the windiest days in February 2014, gusts reached 17 m/s, while on the calmest days the wind speed did not exceed 0 m/s. The average wind force in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2014 was 5 m/s.
On the windiest days in February 2015, gusts reached 19 m/s, while on the calmest days the wind speed did not exceed 0 m/s. The average wind force in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2015 was 7 m/s.
On the windiest days in February 2016, gusts reached 17 m/s, while on the calmest days the wind speed did not exceed 0 m/s. The average wind force in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2016 was 6 m/s.
On the windiest days in February 2017, gusts reached 19m/s, while on the quietest days the wind speed did not exceed 0 m/s. The average wind force in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2017 was 5 m/s.
On the windiest days in February 2018, gusts reached 15 m/s, while on the calmest days the wind speed did not exceed 0 m/s. The average wind force in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2018 was 6 m/s.
On the windiest days in February 2019, gusts reached 12 m/s, while on the calmest days the wind speed did not exceed 1 m/s. Average wind force in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February 2019was 5 m/s.
Weather in the Canary Islands in February 2019
The Canary Islands is one of the few places on the planet where the weather is formed under the influence of a trade wind tropical climate all year round. Throughout the calendar year, even at the height of winter, warm air will dominate here, and the water in the ocean will warm up to a comfortable temperature for swimming.
The weather in the Canary Islands in February is practically no different from the conditions that were in the previous two winter months months . During the day, the air warms up to +23 degrees Celsius, in the evening it gets colder to +19 degrees. The water in February is also quite warm – about + 20 °. These indicators will allow you to transfer acclimatization quite easily, which is especially important for those who are worried about a sharp change in temperature.
Air and water temperature in February in the Canary Islands
The average daily temperature in February is about 23°C, but at noon it can be hot. In the evening it gets cold up to +19degrees. The water in February is also quite warm – about + 20 °.
At Tenerife the maximum temperature during the day is +20°C, the minimum at night is +14°C, the water temperature in the ocean is +19°C.
In Fuerteventura the maximum temperature during the day is +20°C, the minimum at night is +14°C, the water temperature in the ocean is +18°C, the sun shines for 7 hours, and the daylight hours are 11 hours.
On the island Gran Canaria maximum day temperature +21°C, minimum night +15°C, ocean water temperature +19°C, the sun warms for 7 hours, daylight hours are 11 hours.
At Lanzarote it is somewhat cooler: the maximum temperature during the day is +19°C, the minimum at night is +13°C, the water temperature in the ocean is +18°C, the sun shines for 7 hours, daylight hours last for 11 hours.
On the island La Palma during the day + 19°C, at night + 13°C, water temperature + 19°C, the sun shines 6 hours, daylight hours are 11 hours.
Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora in Tenerife
Precipitation and wind
February in the Canary Islands is mostly sunny, so according to last year’s statistics, the total number of cloudy days was no more than 2-4 days, the rest of the days the bright sun shone. As for rainy weather, they take only one day.
Climate conditions in the Canary Islands in February
Unfortunately, there are few clear and sunny days on the islands in February. As a rule, meteorologists refer to the February weather as “partly cloudy” or “cloudy”. Precipitation in the form of rain is possible 1-2 times a month. At such times, the flow of tourists decreases. However, this does not mean that they do not exist. Holidays in February are great for walking and sightseeing tours. In addition to architectural monuments, visitors can witness events such as the Almond Festival in Gran Canaria, which turns into a real folklore celebration with songs and dances, accompanied by a tasting of sweets and local wines. And, perhaps, the most striking event, for which thousands of tourists come every year at the end of winter, is the Carnival, which combines Brazilian passion and European elegance. The most magnificent celebration takes place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. More holidays and carnivals in the Canary Islands can be found at: Holidays of the Canary Islands and Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
What are the prices for holidays in the Canary Islands in February?
The cost of February tours on the Russian market has been significantly reduced, but it is better to book them in advance, then the prices will be much more attractive. Hotels also please with pleasant rates. The only thing is that during the carnival period there can be a big stir in the capital, due to which cheap rooms will be unavailable.
If you have any questions, then ask them in the comments below.
Weather in Tenerife in February
Many tourists are interested in the weather in Tenerife in February. I confess that we were also interested in it. After all, no one wants to come in the rain and cold and spend the whole day in a hotel room. We looked at the forecast in advance, but it did not particularly please us. And even now, if you look at how many degrees there are in Tenerife, you can get scared and change your mind about going.
Air temperature
When I was in Tenerife, I kept a mini diary. I wrote about the temperature there as well. According to my feelings, the air temperature was around 24-25 degrees. The sun is quite hot, especially during the daytime. In the evening the temperature dropped, without a warm jacket it was cold. Some days there was a light breeze, but it was cold. During walks, he did not interfere, but when he left the water, it became cool from him. It was sunny all day, no rain.
For the sake of interest, I compared the weather forecast for the next 10 days and the actual data for last year. See what happened.
Weather forecast for the near future.
Actual weather in February by day last year. The image is clickable and can be enlarged.
I do not agree with the first data. They don’t seem to display correctly. Such weather can be in the north or west of Tenerife, but not in the south. But the actual data is similar to the truth. The average temperature on the thermometer is 20-23 degrees. Of course, the sun will seem hotter. And as you can see, in fact, it only rained once in February. I looked at the weather data for February for the past few years, the approximate air temperature and the number of rainy days are the same. Almost the entire month in the south of Tenerife is dry and clear weather. So do not believe the forecasts, but look at the data for the last year by month.
Water temperature
The water temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in February is 18-19 degrees on average. It’s cold for me, but I swam. When the sun is hot, the water does not seem cold at all. Each beach has a different water temperature. For example, in the windy weather in El Medano, I not only could not enter the water, but it was also cool to walk along the embankment. But on the beaches of Las Amerekas and Adeje, we swam and sunbathed. Some days there were strong waves, but swimming was allowed. Choose the right resort for a holiday in Tenerife in February, because even at a short distance the weather changes a lot.
Is it possible to swim in Tenerife in February? If you are not afraid of cool water, then you can. I saw that even children bathe. But there are not as many people in the ocean as in the warmer months. Mostly people sunbathe on the beach.
What clothes to take
If you are flying to Tenerife from Russia, you will have clothes with you for both winter and summer. During the day you will need light clothing – dresses, shorts with T-shirts. Don’t forget swimwear. It gets cold in the evening. You will need a warmer jacket – a sweatshirt or fleece, plus jeans or pants. If you go on an excursion to the Teide, then the clothes (including the jacket) in which you will arrive from Russia will come in handy. The volcano is very cold. If it is +23 degrees on the coast, then on Teide it is about 0 degrees. Sometimes it even goes up to -6. It’s just cold in there. You will need warm clothes for a trip to the capital of the island. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, I was also comfortable only in a jacket and jeans. It is much colder there than in the south.
Is it worth going to Tenerife in February
As you understand, there is no single answer to this question. It all depends on what you are eating for. If only a beach holiday is important for you, then it is better to go to Southeast Asia this month. It’s much warmer and cheaper there. But for exploring the natural beauties and attractions of the island, February is a wonderful month. Firstly, it is not hot and you can comfortably walk and hike and travel by car and bus. Secondly, there are not many tourists. This means that the prices are not so high and there are no queues anywhere. So if you want to visit Tenerife, do not hesitate. Buy tickets and go on an adventure. We had a great time on vacation in Tenerife in February.
Climate and weather of the Canary Islands by months
The Canary Islands is a volcanic “necklace” of seven large and six small islands belonging to Spain. And although the number of islands easily adds up to a damn dozen, the Canary Islands are considered a true tourist paradise. Actually, this piece of land in the Atlantic Ocean is famous not only for canaries. And it does not matter that the name of the archipelago is translated from Latin as not quite romantic « dog islands “. Meteorologists even awarded these places the status of “the best climate on the planet”, and this despite the fact that one of the islands has 28 (!) microclimatic zones!
Climatic zones of the Canary Islands
Despite the proximity to Africa, the climate of the Canary Islands differs significantly from the sultry continent. The archipelago is dominated by a tropical trade wind climate , it is dry and warm throughout the year. Interestingly, the weather over the Canary Islands is shaped by the interaction of African dry harmattan winds and wet trade winds from the Atlantic.
Please note! The Canary Islands is an area where modern technology and renewable energy reign supreme. Here they successfully use the energy of wind, water and the sun for the functioning of the entire infrastructure of the islands. Desalination of sea water for drinking, using wind to power an entire airport, or even sandy beaches from the ocean floor – the Canaries honor nature and contribute to the future.
Individual islands and their clusters differ in climatic features. In particular, the islands in the southern part of the archipelago are drier, while the northern Canaries are distinguished by wet weather and lush tropical forests.
The highest islands of the archipelago (Tenerife, Palma, Gran Canaria) differ from the rest by their relief, which forms a special weather here. At the foot of the volcanoes – warm and dry, but the higher, the cooler the climate becomes. Even in summer, you can see a snow cover near the hills of volcanoes. Because of this, the largest of the islands of the archipelago are called separate miniature continents.
The Eastern Islands are drier than the others because they are affected by the hot winds of the Sahara.
Another influence is exerted by the Atlantic Ocean, in particular its currents. This influence is especially felt in the southern islands.
On the main tourist spot of the Canaries, Tenerife – eternal spring. Temperature fluctuations not more than 7 degrees in both directions . The second largest island, Gran Canaria, is no colder than +20°C in winter, and no higher than +30°C in summer. There is almost no rain in Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura has the most stable temperature throughout the year, but there are winds that create ideal conditions for waveriders.
Tourist seasons of the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are amazing in their weather. Year-round “plus”, the constant temperature of the water in the lagoons, the bright sun and the absence of scorching heat – all this creates excellent conditions for tourism regardless of the division into seasons.
On average, the temperature in the Canary Islands shows a comfortable +22°C. There is no sultry heat and sub-zero temperatures – the difference between the peak values does not exceed 10 degrees, which allows a person to quickly adapt upon arrival in the Canary Islands and not feel temperature changes during the day, night and change of seasons.
The best “beach” time is from May to October. The high season is August-October, when the water is warmed up to the maximum. In the winter months there is a small “rainy season” – it’s only 5-6 days when a tropical storm can pass through the islands. Spring and autumn are the off-season, when prices are lower, but the weather continues to create conditions for a comfortable stay.
Monthly weather in the Canary Islands
January
In January, as such, the rainy season, at this time more precipitation falls on the islands than usual. Average temperature +23°C, water +19°C . Windy. Time for New Year’s tours for a bronze tan, great diving and surfing.
Note! For windsurfing and kitesurfing there is a special place in the Canary Islands called LeocadioMachado beach.
February
Air temperature approx. +20°C, water +19°C. The warmest place is in Gran Canaria, cooler in Lanzarote.
Note! Time for carnivals and festivals. For two weeks, all the Canaries literally dance and sing.
Interesting! The Canary Islands attract over 13 million tourists annually to their volcanic beaches. Local authorities are even considering introducing some restrictions. The fact is that the joy of ever-growing tourism income cannot hide the disappointment of human harm to such a fragile ecosystem of the archipelago.
Tenerife +21°C during the day, Gran Canaria +22°C. Daylight hours are lengthening. It’s time to book flights and hotel rooms for the summer period.
Fact! The Canary Islands belong to Spain for centuries. Accordingly, this is Europe, although territorially – almost Africa. Nevertheless, almost everything here is European – roads, service, maintenance … and prices.
April
The weather is getting even more stable. Stable +22°C during the day, water temperature +18°C. Discount time. Airlines are starting to sell tickets at reduced prices.
Fact! Residents of Great Britain, Italy and a number of Scandinavian countries can afford to visit the Canary Islands. Germans and French in recent years have made up a significant part of the tourists coming to the islands. What is not surprising – the European resort is chosen mainly by Europeans.
In May, those who want to save money go to the islands. Daytime temperatures up to +24°C in both Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The water in the ocean warms up to +20°C. And in Fuerteventura, the waverider season begins – this is the time for great surfing!
This is interesting! Many entertainments are available on the Canary Islands, but the most interesting of them are associated with volcanoes. You can not only soak up the prickly volcanic black “sand”, walk 17 kilometers along the volcanic tunnel, look inside the crater of a real volcano, but even taste dishes prepared “hot-heat” of volcanic lava.
There are already more tourists, the islands are getting ready for the high season. The temperature rises during the day to +26°C, the water is already +21°C.
Fact! The Canary Islands are of volcanic origin. Everything under the feet and water is the result of the activity of powerful volcanoes: from black “sand”, lava fields and sheer cliffs to volcanic deserts. The most famous dormant volcano in the archipelago is Teide, and the largest inhabited crater is Bandama.
The beginning of the real tourist season. The thermometers show +28°C, the ocean pleases with a stable +21°C. Gran Canaria is traditionally warmer by one degree.
August
A hot time is coming – the weather on the islands is determined by the breath of Africa. Up to +33°C in the shade. In Tenerife +29°C, water temperature up to +23°C.
September
Time for health tours. The heat subsides, a comfortable temperature is established. +26+28°C during the day, water +22+23°C.
October
By the end of the month, prices begin to decline, signaling the end of the high season. Showers are possible on Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Palma. Least rainy days in Lanzarote.
November
At this time, water and air temperatures are almost equal. +22°C and +21°C respectively. The island of La Palma has more rainy days than other parts of the archipelago.
December
“Velvet season” – the weather is comfortable, prices are low. For those who want to visit the Canaries, are not afraid of some weather quirks, and are on a tight budget, this is the perfect time. Most rainy days are in Tenerife and La Palma. It is better to go at this time to Fuerteventura or Lanzarote.
Note! Due to the volcanic origin of the islands, seismic activity is very noticeable in the region. But local authorities pay special attention to this process, a special warning system has been developed, and, in an emergency, all measures are taken to ensure the safety of local residents and numerous tourists.
What to wear
Sunglasses, sunscreen, swimwear and a wide-brimmed hat – the Canary Islands have year-round sunshine, warm water and refreshing breezes. In winter, it will be cool and windy in the evenings, take jeans and a long-sleeve sweater. A warm sweater will also come in handy in case of a storm. In summer, do not forget that, at first glance, the gentle sun can also burn with its rays – African winds can be unexpectedly insidious.
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Read “Canaries” – Zhalpanova Liniza Zhuvanovna – Page 4 They have always been popular with canary lovers. Since the 16th century carduelis were used to cross with canaries to produce long-lived birds and diligent singers.
Recently, goldfinches have become increasingly popular with breeders due to the ability found in birds to produce red and yellow plumage colors in well-defined markings.
Red-fronted Finch (Serinus pusillus)
This bird lives in the highlands of Asia. There she is a very popular house bird, unpretentious and cheerful. In Asia, the red-fronted finch is considered a bird of artisans, as once in Russia the siskin.
From an ornithological point of view, the red-fronted finch is well suited for mating with the canary.
However, it is not yet as popular with breeders as other subspecies of finches.
Damara-alario (Alario a. leucolaema)
This species of the finches family has a very beautiful plumage color and is rather small in number. Breeders called this finch royal.
The birds are found in the highlands of South West Africa, inhabited by the tribes of the highlanders of Damara. The bird is named after this African people. Breeders are currently tasked with breeding more viable damara finches, as living conditions in the wild in their habitats are deteriorating day by day.
Alario (Serinus alario)
This bird lives in South Africa. In the 18th century the French scientist Buffon gave it the name “Bouvreuil”, and Peter Duchen – “Cap de bonne Esperance”. The bird was also called the black-headed red finch because of the red-brown color of the plumage on the male’s head.
The alario finch is also distinguished by a calmer character than that of other relatives of the canary. His voice is very melodic and harmonious. The song of the bird is similar to the sound of a flute and is somewhat reminiscent of the singing of the Russian linnet.
3. Description of the wild canary
Canary (Serinus canaria L. ) belongs to the order of passerines, family of finches, genus of canary finches. This bird is considered the progenitor of all breeds of domestic canaries. It lives in the Canary and Azores, as well as in Madeira.
Wild canary has green plumage. The upper side of the body is painted in a grayish-green color, along which darker longitudinal stripes pass, creating a variegated color. The underside of the bird’s body is colored greenish-yellow. In females, the color is less bright, with a grayish tinge.
Wild canary
The length of the body of the canary, counting from the end of the beak to the end of the tail, is not more than 13 cm. – not lower than 16 °C. It is especially common on the islands of the Canary archipelago: Gran Canaria, Palma, Gomera, Tenerife and Fierro. The terrain there is mostly mountainous, rich in lush vegetation, among which there are a lot of evergreen trees and shrubs. The valleys are very fertile, they grow a lot of fruits and vegetables, as well as crops, which are harvested 3 times a year.
The first description of canaries was made in 1885 by Carl Bolle, a German naturalist. At this time, canaries were already domesticated. Carl Bolle speaks with admiration of this nondescript bird singing stunningly beautiful songs in nature. Here is what he wrote about this: “The song of a wild canary is in general like the singing of an ordinary domestic one and differs in the same character, but performed in the open air, among roses, jasmine and cypresses, where the firmness of sound is lost in the airy heights, this song sounds much more beautiful. , clearer and louder. The chest sounds sinking into the soul make a particularly strong impression precisely in the performance of a wild canary and those domestic ones that are kept in the Canary Islands and learn to sing from the wild.
Wild canaries live in light forests, as well as in groves and gardens, even in cities. Birds settle in both mountainous and low-lying places.
Canaries usually gather in small flocks and fly from place to place, feeding on grass seeds and some fruits and berries (grapes, figs, etc. ). Birds are especially fond of poppy seeds, lettuce, cabbage and unripe canary seed. While rearing their chicks, canaries may feed on small insects such as aphids.
Canaries drink water from rivers and streams, where they fly several times a day. They are very fond of splashing in shallow water.
At night the birds gather for the night in one place. Usually this is some kind of tree that is occupied by a small flock of canaries.
During nesting flocks break up into pairs. This period in the highlands usually begins in March, and in the lowlands – in February. Having formed a pair, the birds soon begin to make a nest of thin grass stalks, flower fluff and moss. Nests are arranged high above the ground in dense tree crowns, well hidden from prying eyes.
Finding a canary’s nest is very easy. The birds themselves give it out, as they often leave the nest and return again.
Bird nests are spherical, pot-shaped. The female canary lays 4-5 eggs on average. Their shell has a bluish-green tint with dark speckles. The female incubates the eggs for about 13 days. At this time, the male sits on a nearby branch and sings songs, turning from side to side.
Newly hatched chicks remain in nests for 17-18 days, after which they begin to fly out of the nest. While the chicks remain in the nest, both parents feed them. Then the female begins to build a new nest, and only the father of the family continues to take care of the chicks, feeding them and warning them of danger, as well as showing places where you can feed and drink water.
By the time of the second laying of eggs, the chicks of the first brood are already independent enough for the parents to leave them and take care of the new generation. The male leaves the chicks and returns to the female to feed her and sing songs.
During the breeding season, pairs hatch 2 or 3 chicks, depending on the area in which they are located. Nesting ends in July-August. During this period, the plumage of birds is updated. At the end of the molt, the canaries again gather in small flocks and begin to roam in search of food.
The singing of a wild canary is similar to that of a domestic canary, but is more expressive.
4. The structure of the body of a domestic canary
For several centuries, canary breeders from different countries have bred various breeds. Their work continues. To date, there are more than 120 breeds.
Canaries have a dense build, a relatively massive and strong beak of a conical firm, with a sharp end. The beak is wide and high at the base. The body of canaries is covered with feathers, which protect the skin from damage and also reduce heat loss. Body temperature is around 42°C.
Skeleton
The skeleton of canaries is light and strong, comparable to the frame of an airplane. The sternum is very wide. The musculature connecting the trunk and wings is very strong, it serves to control flight. The bones, like those of all birds, are mostly hollow. Many bones are fused at the end of the wing. Three fingers on the hand are covered with skin and hidden under feathers. This part of the wing is the support for the flight feathers. The paws of canaries are very thin and tenacious. On each paw there are 4 long thin curved fingers, 3 of which are directed forward, and 1 backwards.
The neck of canaries is very mobile, since their eyes are fixed, and the birds have to move their heads all the time in order to see their surroundings well.
care tips, how long canaries live
The domestic canary is a subspecies of the finch from the Canary Islands. The bird is found in the Canary, Azores and Madeira Islands. More than 5 centuries have passed since man tamed the bird. As a result of selection, the vocal apparatus of the finch has changed. The singing of the domestic canary differs from that of the wild species.
Canaries: maintenance and care at home
Varieties of canaries
Maintenance and care
Feeding
Reproduction
Lifespan
Canaries: maintenance and care at home
Varieties of canaries
In most cases, yellow canaries are kept as pets. But this does not mean that the plumage of a bird has only a yellow color. There are three main types of domestic canaries.
Colored canaries . The color of colored canaries is diverse: yellow, red, green, gray, white, mottled. Gray canaries are especially remarkable, they are born from the combination of green and yellow breeds. As a result of crossing, the color of birds varies from dull black to silver. Red canary is the most catchy, this color is rarely found in nature. Pied canaries have a wide range of colors, their common name is harlequin.
Decorative canaries . Distinctive features of birds are unusual plumage and body shape. The names of some breeds of ornamental canaries speak for themselves, for example, curly and hunchbacked.
Singers . Canaries of all kinds sing. The singers have beautiful overflows in the melody, their voices are more musical. Soft birds are traditionally considered the best singers. Kenar breeders especially distinguish green and yellow individuals. Red birds are spectacular, but their voices do not caress the ear. Variegated ones without scarlet shades in feathers sing wonderfully. The arias are performed only by the male. The bird sings throughout the year, with the exception of the molting time. The most remarkable performance is in February-March, when the mating season is underway. The female only sings along: short, rare, less melodious. Caring for canaries of any kind is the same. Everyone who decides to have a bird should know the conditions for keeping a pet.
Maintenance and care
Canaries are quick to tame, trusting, and easy to train. They easily get used to the owner, under comfortable conditions they breed without problems.
Canary cage size : length 35 cm, width 22 cm, height 29 cm. The distance between the bars of the cage should not exceed 1.5 cm. Otherwise, the bird may stick its head between the bars and get stuck. Door on the side, stainless steel double bottom – a characteristic of a good cage. The double bottom will allow you to easily clean the cage, changing the sand in it, and will facilitate the necessary regular disinfection.
The place where the cage stands should be well lit: a dark corner will not work, direct sunlight is also unacceptable. It is necessary to install a perch in the cage – round perches 1.5 cm thick. Perches with a rough surface are best suited. They are set at such a distance from each other that the bird jumps from perch to perch with a flap of wings.
Cage cleaning requires careful handling . All the contents of the cage: pallet, feeders, perches, drinkers, are cleaned at least 2 times a week, doused with boiling water several times. The next step is treatment with a disinfectant solution, for example, chamomile infusion or potassium permanganate solution. Dry after treatment with solution. The pallet is covered with white paper, it is changed every 2-3 days. Clean, river, dry sand is also applicable as bedding.
Feeders are most convenient if they are hinged and retractable. Putting the feeder on the bottom of the cage is not practical, as birds scatter food. Mounted feeders allow the bird to eat in a comfortable position, and the owner to clean up less.
Canaries love water treatments . Bathing is good for birds. Water cleanses the skin and strengthens the feathers. Bathing requires a special container and water at room temperature. The container with water cannot be left in the cage for a long time; after bathing, the container is removed. Bathing suit must be washed every day. A month after birth, the pet is ready to get acquainted with water procedures. Accustom the birds to bathing gradually. The sooner the process starts, the better. After all, then the pet will be spared the fear of water.
A drinking bowl is placed in the cage, filled with water at room temperature. Drinking bowl material – porcelain, glass. The drinking bowl is installed between the bars of the cage in any place convenient for the bird.
It is useful for the bird to arrange flying walks around the room . In this case, a number of conditions must be observed to ensure safety.
close all doors and windows;
remove hot, sharp objects;
remove pets from the premises.
When creating comfortable conditions for the bird, think about good lighting and long daylight hours. In winter, you can provide additional lighting by installing a lamp next to the cage. The birds wake up with the sunrise, so at night in the summer the cage is covered with a cloth. This measure will allow the owner of the pet to sleep longer.
Feeding
In the wild, the Canarian finches, following their instincts, feed in the right proportions of greens, grains, insects. Household conditions oblige the owner of the bird to take care of a balanced diet.
Special food for canaries is required and cannot be substituted with food for other bird species (eg parrots).
Specialized food will help the birds survive the nesting period and molt.
It is recommended to add sunflower seeds, crushed buckwheat grains to ready-made mixtures.
The bird needs soft food, so 2 times a week the bird is given a boiled egg or low-fat cottage cheese.
Greens make a healthy addition to the winged pet’s menu. In summer, dandelion leaves, young plantain, sorrel, and lettuce are suitable. In the autumn-winter season, the bird willingly eats carrots, bell peppers, and apples.
It is recommended to feed your pet with coarse river sand. Sand is disinfected before being placed in the cage. It is enough to scald the sand with boiling water several times.
Calcium can be provided to a bird by giving it chalk or ground eggshells. Chalk is convenient to hang on a hook.
Charcoal is necessary for the bird as a medicine. Pharmaceutical charcoal is fine.
For top dressing, a separate feeder is allocated, the contents are changed at least once a week.
Obesity is a serious problem even for such mobile birds. Two tablespoons of basic food per day is enough for a pet. In order to avoid problems, it is worth strictly adhering to the daily allowance when feeding grains.
Reproduction
After pairing , a special nest is installed. Then the birds are provided with material for soft bedding: hay, small straw, dry moss, pieces of cotton fabric. When the pets prepare the nest litter, dry chamomile leaves or filter bags are placed under it. The antibacterial effect of chamomile will rid the birds of parasites.
The female lays her first egg 10-12 days after intercourse. Further laying occurs every day, usually a couple has up to 5 testicles. After the appearance of the first egg, it is replaced with a wooden one. This is done with each next testicle until the last. When the female lays the last egg, all previously taken ones are returned to the nest. If the eggs are not replaced, the chicks will appear on different days, which will lead to the risk of death of the youngest.
Eggs should be taken out of the nest with a spoon, not with hands, so as not to crush. Store in a soft box. The female incubates the eggs for two weeks . Birds begin to feed their offspring in a day, some, especially caring parents, in a few hours.
Baby food for the first days consists of a hard-boiled egg, finely chopped and mixed with white grated breadcrumbs. After 3-4 days, porridge is added to the diet. Porridge is cooked from rice and millet in milk with the addition of an egg. Food must be stored in the refrigerator.
Porridge is easy to prepare:
boil a glass of water;
pour a teaspoon of cereal into a glass and cook until the cereal is boiled;
add 150 gr. milk;
after the milk boils, add 3 teaspoons of cereals and boil;
Salt into boiled porridge and pour an egg into it.
As the chicks grow, the amount of food prepared increases .
A week later, a kenar joins the care of the offspring. On the eighth day the chicks open their eyes, on the twelfth day the chicks try to fly out of the nest. Then the kenar takes full care of the children, as the female must prepare for the next laying and incubation of eggs.
After the ability to fly is established, the chicks are fenced off from their parents with bars. In this case, the female and male will feed the young through the grate. The need for separation is due to the fact that, remaining all together, adults pluck the babies. After two weeks, the chicks are completely independent: they can fly and eat a mixture of grains. Kenars are placed in one cage, females in another and transferred to a normal feeding regimen.
Three weeks later, kenars begin to try to sing. The songs of the young are not as beautiful as the trills of adult birds, but they allow you to separate males from females. The females do not sing.
One way of breeding is keeping one male with two females. This option creates a serious burden on the female. Breeding in pairs produces healthier offspring and is easier on the birds.
Colored canaries are bred in the same way as song canaries, but require more attention . Attention should be paid to the selection of individuals for mating. For example, two intensely colored red birds will produce weak offspring with sparse feathers. On the contrary, individuals with a pale color will give birth to healthy chicks with a bright color and beautiful appearance.
It is allowed to cross a pale individual and a brightly colored one, no matter who has more intense color in a female or male. Part of the brood will take the data of the father, part – the data of the mother, there is a possibility of the birth of defective chicks.
Life span
The average life expectancy of a canary is about 10 years , with good care the birds live up to 15 years. Good care includes:
food supplemented with vitamins;
always clean cell;
no drafts.
Canaries are beautiful birds that improve their singing skills throughout their lives. Birds are able to bring joy as pets, live soul to soul with the owner.
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Red-capped Finch (Serinus pusillus Pall)
This bird is very different from its relatives by the color of its plumage. Both males and females have a black chest, neck and throat, a smoky nape, a bright red forehead, a brown back with black transverse spots, an orange rump, and a greyish-yellow abdomen and sides with dark spots. Young females have mustard-colored heads.
The singing of male red-capped finches is very beautiful and gentle. It consists of trills interspersed with pleasant melodic chirping.
Red-capped finches
Red-capped finches live, as a rule, in one place, sedentary. They do not fly away to other lands when the seasons change. Usually they settle in the mountains, rising to the high-alpine zone, but in winter they descend to the valleys and foothills, fleeing from cold winds and snow drifts. Red-capped finches fly in small flocks (20-30 birds each), but sometimes gather in large flocks – up to 200-300 birds.
In spring the finches return to the mountains.
Linnet (Acanthis flammea)
Previously, this bird was called the tap dance because it could turn over and hang upside down on a branch.
Another subspecies originated from linnet, which is also bred by breeders. This subspecies is called “A. flammea cabaret” and lives mainly in the Alps.
Males are distinguished by a red plumage on the forehead, in older males the chest becomes pink.
Linnets are characterized by frequent color mutations – changes in color combinations of plumage, however, the original form is dominant, therefore it is preserved.
One of the distant relatives of linnet is the polar tap dance (Acanthis nornemanni).
Grey-headed Finch (Serinus canicollis)
This bird species lives in South Africa. The grey-headed finch is one of the closest relatives of the canary. A distinctive feature of males is the bright green color of the forehead, which contrasts sharply with the gray back of the head. The color of the plumage of females is gray-green.
This bird has been domesticated since the 19th century. She was called gullible and easily trainable.
The song of the grey-headed finch is also highly valued, compared to the song of a lark. However, today this type of finches is very rare.
Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
This bird has a brightly colored plumage, which makes it impossible to confuse it with other birds of the finches family. Goldfinches belong to the subfamily of finches, which is why they got their Latin name “Carduelis carduelis”, which means “common finch”.
Goldfinch
Goldfinches belong to the youngest breed of birds of the finches family. They have always been popular with canary lovers. Since the 16th century carduelis were used to cross with canaries to produce long-lived birds and diligent singers.
Recently, goldfinches have become increasingly popular with breeders due to the ability found in birds to produce red and yellow plumage colors in well-defined markings.
Red-fronted finch (Serinus pusillus)
This bird lives in the highlands of Asia. There she is a very popular house bird, unpretentious and cheerful. In Asia, the red-fronted finch is considered a bird of artisans, as once in Russia the siskin.
From an ornithological point of view, the red-fronted finch is well suited for mating with the canary.
However, it is not yet as popular with breeders as other subspecies of finches.
Damara-alario (Alario a. leucolaema)
This species of the finches family has a very beautiful plumage color and is rather small in number. Breeders called this finch royal.
The birds are found in the highlands of South West Africa, inhabited by the tribes of the highlanders of Damara. The bird is named after this African people. Breeders are currently tasked with breeding more viable damara finches, as living conditions in the wild in their habitats are deteriorating day by day.
Alario (Serinus alario)
This bird lives in South Africa. In the 18th century the French scientist Buffon gave it the name “Bouvreuil”, and Peter Duchen – “Cap de bonne Esperance”. The bird was also called the black-headed red finch because of the red-brown color of the plumage on the male’s head.
The alario finch is also distinguished by a calmer character than that of other relatives of the canary. His voice is very melodic and harmonious. The song of the bird is similar to the sound of a flute and is somewhat reminiscent of the singing of the Russian linnet.
3. Description of the wild canary
Canary (Serinus canaria L.) belongs to the passerine order, family of finches, genus of canary finches. This bird is considered the progenitor of all breeds of domestic canaries. It lives in the Canary and Azores, as well as in Madeira.
The wild canary has green plumage. The upper side of the body is painted in a grayish-green color, along which darker longitudinal stripes pass, creating a variegated color. The underside of the bird’s body is colored greenish-yellow. In females, the color is less bright, with a grayish tinge.
Wild canary
The length of the body of the canary, counting from the end of the beak to the end of the tail, is not more than 13 cm. – not lower than 16 °C. It is especially common on the islands of the Canary archipelago: Gran Canaria, Palma, Gomera, Tenerife and Fierro. The terrain there is mostly mountainous, rich in lush vegetation, among which there are a lot of evergreen trees and shrubs. The valleys are very fertile, they grow a lot of fruits and vegetables, as well as crops, which are harvested 3 times a year.
The first description of canaries was made in 1885 by Carl Bolle, a German naturalist. At this time, canaries were already domesticated. Carl Bolle speaks with admiration of this nondescript bird singing stunningly beautiful songs in nature. Here is what he wrote about this: “The song of a wild canary is in general like the singing of an ordinary domestic one and differs in the same character, but performed in the open air, among roses, jasmine and cypresses, where the firmness of sound is lost in the airy heights, this song sounds much more beautiful. , clearer and louder. The chest sounds sinking into the soul make a particularly strong impression precisely in the performance of a wild canary and those domestic ones that are kept in the Canary Islands and learn to sing from the wild.
Wild canaries live in light forests, as well as in groves and gardens, even in cities. Birds settle in both mountainous and low-lying places.
Canaries usually gather in small flocks and fly from place to place, feeding on grass seeds and some fruits and berries (grapes, figs, etc. ). Birds are especially fond of poppy seeds, lettuce, cabbage and unripe canary seed. While rearing their chicks, canaries may feed on small insects such as aphids.
Canaries drink water from rivers and streams, where they fly several times a day. They are very fond of splashing in shallow water.
At night the birds gather for the night in one place. Usually this is some kind of tree that is occupied by a small flock of canaries.
During nesting flocks break up into pairs. This period in the highlands usually begins in March, and in the lowlands – in February. Having formed a pair, the birds soon begin to make a nest of thin grass stalks, flower fluff and moss. Nests are arranged high above the ground in dense tree crowns, well hidden from prying eyes.
Finding a canary’s nest is very easy. The birds themselves give it out, as they often leave the nest and return again.
Bird nests are spherical, pot-shaped. The female canary lays 4-5 eggs on average. Their shell has a bluish-green tint with dark speckles. The female incubates the eggs for about 13 days. At this time, the male sits on a nearby branch and sings songs, turning from side to side.
Newly hatched chicks remain in nests for 17-18 days, after which they begin to fly out of the nest. While the chicks remain in the nest, both parents feed them. Then the female begins to build a new nest, and only the father of the family continues to take care of the chicks, feeding them and warning them of danger, as well as showing places where you can feed and drink water.
By the time of the second laying of eggs, the chicks of the first brood are already independent enough for the parents to leave them and take care of the new generation. The male leaves the chicks and returns to the female to feed her and sing songs.
During the breeding season, pairs hatch 2 or 3 chicks, depending on the area in which they are located. Nesting ends in July-August. During this period, the plumage of birds is updated. At the end of the molt, the canaries again gather in small flocks and begin to roam in search of food.
The singing of a wild canary is similar to that of a domestic canary, but is more expressive.
4. The structure of the body of a domestic canary
For several centuries, canary breeders from different countries have bred various breeds. Their work continues. To date, there are more than 120 breeds.
Canaries have a dense build, a relatively massive and strong beak of a conical firm, with a sharp end. The beak is wide and high at the base. The body of canaries is covered with feathers, which protect the skin from damage and also reduce heat loss. Body temperature is around 42°C.
Skeleton
The canary skeleton is light and strong, comparable to the skeleton of an airplane. The sternum is very wide. The musculature connecting the trunk and wings is very strong, it serves to control flight. The bones, like those of all birds, are mostly hollow. Many bones are fused at the end of the wing. Three fingers on the hand are covered with skin and hidden under feathers. This part of the wing is the support for the flight feathers. The paws of canaries are very thin and tenacious. On each paw there are 4 long thin curved fingers, 3 of which are directed forward, and 1 backwards.
The neck of canaries is very mobile, since their eyes are fixed, and the birds have to move their heads all the time in order to see their surroundings well.
Skin and plumage
Canary skin consists of 3 layers: dermis, epidermis and subcutaneous layer. The dermis is the main layer of the skin, very thin and almost devoid of blood vessels. The epidermis is a layer of skin in which feathers and horny covers of the beak, legs and claws are formed. The third layer – subcutaneous – connects the dermis with the muscles, which is why folds form on the skin in some places. The subcutaneous layer contains a dense network of blood vessels. It also accumulates adipose tissue.
Feathers begin to develop in the embryonic state. For their normal growth, it is necessary to provide both females and chicks with complete protein nutrition, since one of the main protein substances – chitin – is the main component of the feather, and its quantity significantly affects the quality of the feather.
During the development of the feather, down first appears, and then the feather itself, consisting of a shaft and a fan. The convex part of the rod, to which the fan is attached, is called the stem, and the small part located in the feather bag is called the quill.
The vane has barbs (horny plates) on which small rays are located, on each ray there are hooks with which the rays are fastened. Thus, the pen acquires a smooth, like a canvas, surface. Hook adhesion can be broken if the fan is damaged, as well as when there is a lack of nutrients in the bird’s feed during feather growth.
Canary feathers are of medium length, rounded and slightly pointed. Depending on the structure, they are contour, downy, tassel, filiform, bristle. Contour feathers are coverts, flight feathers and tail feathers. Covert feathers cover the entire body of the canary, giving it a streamlined appearance, which is necessary for fast flight.
Flight feathers form wings. They can be of the first or second order (primary and secondary). There are 9 flight feathers of the first order. Of these, the first feather is hidden under cover feathers and therefore does not belong to the hand.
Tail feathers form a tail. Flight and tail feathers are the longest and most elastic in all plumage. Canaries usually have 12 tail feathers. They are of medium length, but can sometimes be short or elongated. The tail is cut straight or with a notch in the middle.
Down feathers are always found under cover feathers located on the underside of the canary’s body. They help maintain normal body temperature of the bird. Down feathers are distinguished by the fact that they do not have hooks on the rays of the fan, as a result of which the rays are not linked, the feather turns out to be fluffy.
Brush and thread-like feathers have an underdeveloped fan and a rather soft, hair-and-thread-like trunk.
Bristle feathers are one thin stem without a fan. Such feathers are usually located at the base of the beak and above the eyes, forming the so-called cilia.
Feathers are located on the body of a bird in symmetrical areas called pterylia. Sometimes between them there are places devoid of feathers. Such areas are called apteria.
Newly hatched chicks are similar in plumage to females but are duller in color.
Moulting
Moulting in birds is the change of an old feather cover to a new one. There are periodic and juvenile (in young animals) molting.
Periodic molting occurs every year after nesting and does not depend on age, since this process is mainly associated with the functioning of the endocrine glands and the nervous system. Moulting cycles can be affected by changes in daylight hours, improper feeding, or various diseases.
The main cause of irregular molting is bird obesity as a result of overfeeding. In birds, molting begins with an excess of fat. This often happens when canaries are constantly given cannabis and seeds. Shedding can also begin with a sharp change in the usual food, even if the new one is better than the old one.
Sometimes a molt can start because the bird has lost many large feathers, such as from the tail or wings.
The reverse reaction also happens – the bird stops shedding, becomes dirty. This phenomenon occurs due to insufficient lighting, space and food depleted in vitamins.
Moulting usually begins with second-order flight feathers, after which large first-order flight feathers begin to fall out in pairs. The bird then molts in the following order: chest, back, rump, head and tail.
Before molting, the kenar stops singing, as for a bird, feather loss is a semi-painful condition. Even when the feathers are accidentally knocked out, the canary stops its song.
After molting, many birds lose their plumage shade. The color of the new plumage of canaries fades, as it were, becomes lighter, faded. This can happen due to improper cage consecration during the molting period, stale air, inadequate food or improper feeding regimen.
Juvenile molting occurs only once in a bird’s life and is a change of plumage of a young bird to adult plumage. Such a molt occurs approximately 2-3 months after the young canary begins to live independently, and ends by the time of full puberty.
The onset of juvenile molting may be delayed due to the feeding habits of the canary or a lack of any nutrients in the bird’s body
Respiratory and circulatory system
The respiratory system of canaries is very complex. From the neck to the intestines there are air sacs connected to the lungs, as well as to the cavities of the hollow and spongy bones.
The lungs are designed so that the air passes through them 2 times – the first time when inhaling, when the outside air goes through the lungs into the air sacs, and the second time when exhaling, when the air from the air sacs again goes through the lungs, but out. This phenomenon is called double breathing. Thanks to him, the blood in the lungs is oxidized twice, which is very important for the bird, because during the flight it needs a lot of oxygen for the hard work of the muscles.
For the same reason, the volume of blood vessels, the amount of blood and the size of the heart in relation to body weight in birds are much larger than in vertebrates.
Canaries have a four-chambered heart with complete separation of arterial and venous blood. It has 2 atria and 2 ventricles. The number of heartbeats reaches 1000 beats per minute. In the body there is an intensive metabolism.
Digestive organs
The digestive organs of canaries are adapted to digest both plant and animal food.
In addition, food can accumulate in the bird’s crop and be prepared for feeding to chicks. The digestive organs of canaries include:
› beak;
› oral cavity;
› esophagus;
› goiter;
› glandular stomach;
› muscular stomach;
› liver;
› pancreas;
› intestines;
› cesspool.
The beak is used to grab food and water. Food, getting into the beak, is crushed and moves further along the esophagus.
The esophagus has an enlargement called a goiter. In it, food is affected by juices secreted by the mucous membrane of the walls of the goiter. As a result, the swallowed food becomes softer. The walls of the goiter, in turn, can contract, pushing softened food further into the stomach. Sometimes food passes into the glandular stomach without staying in the goiter. This happens when the canary has been forced to fast for a while.
Once in the glandular stomach, the food is exposed to gastric juice, then it passes on to the muscular stomach, where it is digested.
Gastric juice consists of hydrochloric acid and enzymes that break down proteins.
The stomach usually also contains gastroliths, which are small pebbles that the bird deliberately swallows. They contribute to the digestion of food that has entered the stomach, grinding it into small particles.
Behind the muscular stomach is the duodenum. It receives digestive juices from the pancreas and bile. Digestive juices are made up of enzymes that can convert starch into sugar and break down proteins and fats into fatty acids. Bile, in turn, promotes the dissolution of fatty acids.
Behind the duodenum is the small intestine. As the food progresses, the nutrients released from it under the influence of digestive juices dissolve. This solution is then absorbed through the intestinal wall and into the blood, which carries the nutrients throughout the body. When they enter the liver, they are filtered out, cleared of some harmful components.
The whole process of digestion is very fast and intensive due to the small length of the intestines.
The small intestine passes into the rectum, which removes the remains of digested food into the cloaca. Urine from the ureters also enters here. Mixing, litter and urine are simultaneously excreted from the bird’s body. Excrement is passed frequently and usually in a semi-liquid form.
The digestive system of birds is very compact, but despite this, it is able to digest a relatively large amount of food in a very short time.
Genitourinary system
Canaries lay eggs. They carry no more than 1 egg at a time, otherwise the female could not fly, carrying all the maturing eggs in herself.
The female develops the egg in one (left) ovary. Then, through the oviduct, it enters the cloaca, from which it enters the outside. In males, the testes are located in front of the kidneys, which are pressed against the spine in the sacral region.
Urine in birds is produced in the ureters that exit into the cloaca. Part of the urine is thrown out along with the litter, and part is absorbed by the walls of the cloaca.
Nervous system and sensory organs
Through the bird’s nervous system, information about external influences on the body enters the brain. All irritations received from the environment are perceived by the nervous system through the sense organs.
With the strongest and most prolonged stimuli, canaries develop certain reflexes over time. They can be conditional or unconditional.
Conditioned reflexes are developed during the life of a bird, and unconditioned reflexes are inherited, for example, sexual and defensive reflexes.
Canaries develop conditioned reflexes very quickly, and therefore they are easy to train and respond well to training.
Conditioned reflexes are always individual and are not permanent – they can disappear and reappear throughout life.
Canaries have 5 senses through which they perceive signals from the external environment: sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch.
Vision plays the most important role in the life of any bird, so it is much better developed in them than in animals. With the help of bird vision, they determine whether food is suitable for food or not.
In the presence of a variety of food, canaries always choose their food according to their taste, using their eyesight for this purpose. With a decrease in illumination, visual acuity in canaries weakens.
Canaries also have excellent hearing. They communicate with each other using sounds, to which they react differently depending on the sound. In addition, canaries perfectly imitate the singing of other birds, the voices of animals, and even human speech.
Canaries do not have an external ear. The ear holes, located slightly below the eyes and slightly behind them, are covered with small feathers, which have a finer structure than ordinary contour feathers. These feathers form a complex vault, or hemisphere, above the auditory opening. The webs of such feathers are very sparse, while the feathers located along the rear edge of the ear opening, on the contrary, are very dense and together form a sound-trapping wall. The ear canals lead to the middle and inner ear. The tympanic membrane is large and convex outwards.
Canaries also have a well-developed sense of touch. The organs of touch are the papillae of the tongue and the horny teeth located on the hard palate. In addition, birds can feel the slightest touch to the feather cover through the rods of feathers.
Taste and smell in canaries are much less developed than other senses. In this they are similar to people who live mainly in the world of visual images and sounds. However, birds are known to distinguish between salty, sour, sweet, and bitter tastes.
With prolonged exposure to the senses of various stimuli, canaries may experience such a phenomenon as stress (general tension of the whole organism). This condition, as a rule, produces a negative effect on the body of the bird, which sometimes ends in death.
How cities have changed the life of birds, and other topical questions about birds
Where did the sparrows go from Moscow? Is it possible to make a scientific discovery in the storerooms of a museum? How does urban growth affect bird populations? And which birds are the smartest? On the eve of Ornithologist’s Day, we talked with Evgeny Koblik, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher at the Ornithology Department of the Research Museum of Moscow State University, and asked him the most topical questions about birds.
– How much has bird species changed since you started studying them? Are there those whom we have lost, who have greatly changed their range?
— In some birds, we see positive dynamics – they adapt to the neighborhood with people and begin to benefit from it. And for some reason others disappear. Often we do not even know the reasons for changes in the number of birds. I can assume that those birds, which became more numerous, changed their attitude towards humans, their habits and became less shy.
For example, Moscow mallards. They have adapted to urban living conditions. In winter, there are many non-freezing reservoirs in Moscow where they can safely spend the winter. And, on top of that, ducks are regularly fed with bread. No more flying south!
There are many more cases of birds adapting to new living conditions than their disappearances. But it is strange that sometimes those species of birds that have long adapted to humans disappear.
– About a year ago, panic arose – sparrows disappeared from Moscow. Is this true, or does it all depend on a particular season?
– In the case of sparrows, it is not yet clear what happened. Let me remind you that sparrows in Moscow belong to two different species – field and house sparrows. The field ones exist more or less stably, but the brownies, which are more adapted to humans, suddenly began to reduce their numbers. And not only in Moscow.
Some believe that the reason is the decrease in the number of available insects and seeds, which is associated with the removal of fallen leaves on lawns. After all, sparrows love to feed in cluttered places. But why does only one type of sparrow suffer, while the other is safe? In fact, the improvement of parks has a much greater effect on the reduction in the number of nightingales, which have nowhere to nest due to the collection of deadwood, cutting down bushes and undergrowth. The decrease in urban populations of house sparrows is alarming, but not yet critical. Migratory birds also have more serious losses associated with what happens on wintering grounds, migration routes.
– Which of the birds has been particularly affected by human activity in recent decades?
– We have an amazing bird in Russia – the oystercatcher, which nests in the seaside tundras of Chukotka. It differs from all other shorebirds in the shape of the beak: all have a thin beak, in the form of a straight or curved awl or knitting needle, while the shovel has an expanded and flat end, like a shoulder blade. This unique species is a nesting endemic of the north-east of Russia, that is, it breeds only here. Over the past twenty years of the twentieth century, the number of spades has decreased by 20 times (just the magic of numbers)! What’s the matter, because nothing has changed at the nesting sites?! It turned out that problems arose further south – in China and Southeast Asia, where these birds fly for the winter, they began to actively drain and build up sections of the tidal zone where these waders feed. Fortunately, now the number of birds on the verge of extinction has been stabilized.
Every summer, ornithologists go to Chukotka to places where shorebirds nest and commit “theft”: they take several eggs from each found nest. Waders, noticing the loss, report new eggs and in fact incubate the “second brood”, while the “first broods” hatched in incubators are taken care of by people in special enclosures. The chicks quickly become independent and fly away for the winter – they do not need the help of adults in this journey. Applying this trick, we almost double the number of young animals every year. And many of the “fosters”, having returned safely, are already raising offspring themselves! The action was called “A ticket to life”, and spatula became one of the “flag species” – an example of the successful application of intensive environmental protection measures in our country.
– Maybe there is a reason to start some international project to save this bird?
– Of course, our foreign colleagues do not remain indifferent to the fate of the oystercatcher. Through joint international efforts, a reserve was created in Chukotka, which was called the Land of the Sandpiper-Shovel. Every year, scientists and volunteers from different countries of Europe, Asia and America come here to participate in the project to save the sandpiper. And thanks to the coordinated actions of Russia, China, Vietnam and Korea, it was possible to stop the development and organize wildlife sanctuaries in key stopping places of the shovel on migration and wintering.
– But it’s not the only species in danger, is it?
– There are quite a few vulnerable species. For example, Dubrovnik buntings are beautiful birds that live in humid areas: tall grass meadows, swamps with shrubs, swampy edges and burnt areas, river floodplains. In my student years, Dubrovniks could still be found in the Moscow region, now it is an extremely rare bird throughout the country. The decline in its numbers is colossal: in the European part there are only a few nesting centers, even in Siberia, where, according to our observations, Dubrovnik “rolled back”, a strong drop is also noted.
– Scientists have figured out what is the reason for this loss?
— They write that in China the dubrovnik is considered a sacred bird with healing properties, so it is caught by the thousands and kept as a talisman, and even served in some Chinese restaurants. But this explanation does not suit me: it was not yesterday that the Dubrovnik began to be considered curative and they began to capture it! Something more serious happened. And, unfortunately, we do not yet know either the reasons for the disappearance of the dubrovnik, or effective methods for its protection.
– Which birds are the smartest?
– In Russia – the hooded crow, raven and jackdaw. If we take it on a global scale, then different types of crows and parrots have the palm. It all depends on how much a person contrives to reveal their intelligence. For example, it seems to me that we do not fully understand dolphins, because this is a different environment, a different world, a different language. And crows and parrots are closer to humans in terms of “worldview”, although there is still a difference. Parrots, in their own way, are monkeys of the bird world, and crows are dogs, I would characterize them this way.
– Have you ever had funny situations with crows in your practice?
– On one of my expeditions I am walking through the September taiga and I hear a capercaillie running from a clearing. Due to the air temperature and the duration of daylight hours, similar to those in spring, in early autumn birds have spring moods – starlings and thrushes sing, capercaillie and black grouse lek. The male capercaillie has two knees in the mating song: one is a booming, measured “tacking”, and the other is a hasty and screech-like “screeching”. Just during this rattle, he allegedly does not hear anything around, and you can get closer to him. I quietly sneak up to the clearing to see the autumn current capercaillie, and there – two large black crows are sitting on a snag. One drips and the other grinds. So they talk to each other as if in a foreign language. And it is clear that it is a pleasure for them, that they are bastardizing, and maybe even discussing: “Here he is, there he is, he came up, deceived, deceived!”.
– Can many Russian birds be taught to talk?
– Most birds of the corvid family are able to imitate the human voice: magpies, rooks, jackdaws, ravens, ravens… In addition to them, different types of starlings. By the way, in cellular conditions, you can even teach a canary – although not our bird at all. Songbirds (which include corvids!) have a complex lower larynx – the place where the trachea diverges into the bronchi. With the help of this “machine” birds make a variety of amazing sounds without the help of lips and tongue.
– Do you think birds become suspicious when video traps are placed in their nests?
– I don’t think so, although corvids might suspect something. It’s like putting a small camera on a medieval person. He will not guess that someone is watching him in the next room, because he does not have such experience. But he will look askance at a suspicious shiny object, or even ruin it.
– Have you heard all the birds you wanted to hear?
– On a global scale, this is impossible – there are too many birds. In Russian, probably, too. Even in the suburbs there are birds that I have not heard or seen. They are quite rare, or secretive, not easy to find, hard to watch. For example, there is such an owl – the Great Gray Owl, it is widespread in Russia, but, alas, I have not yet had a chance to meet it anywhere. A year ago, in winter, the Great Gray Owl was observed for several days in the Moscow park Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo, I also went to look, but no luck!
– Are there any discoveries in the world of birds that belong to you personally?
– Description of a new species for our planet is a common thing for scientists working on insects and other invertebrates. But for ornithologists, this is an out of the ordinary event, and few can boast of it. Approximately three to four new bird species are discovered each year in the world, mostly in tropical forests. We have a northern country, but, despite the vast expanses, all our birds are more or less known, we do not expect surprises. It is impossible to discover a new species in Russia, but Russia for new species is quite realistic. I have had such cases. For example, the Mongolian curler (Kozlov’s curler). For the most part, this nondescript pichuga lives in Mongolia and a little in China. By the way, our great compatriot Nikolai Mikhailovich Przhevalsky described it for science and named it in honor of a student and colleague on the expeditions of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society – Pyotr Kuzmich Kozlov. Until 2010, no one had seen her in Russia, but my colleagues and I were lucky – we met Kozlov’s hawker in Tuva, near the border with Mongolia. Still, she flies into the territory of Russia!
A similar story happened in Tajikistan with one of the species of thrush, whose homeland is Kashmir, northern India. Suddenly we found him singing in the city park of Khorog, we even managed to record a song! And it happens that in museum collections we find a bird new to Russia and go to a specific place, see if the bird still lives there.
— It turns out that not all discoveries are made by ornithologists in the fields?
— Not all. Sometimes you need to be able to work in the storerooms. A few years ago there was a kind of competition between ornithologists. In the 19th century, one specimen of a small warbler bird was caught in northern India. No one had seen anything like it before, and for more than a hundred years no one knew whether such a bird species really existed or whether it was an individual deviation from the norm. AT 9In the 0s of the 20th century, the same warbler was suddenly caught during the wintering in Thailand. It became clear that this is a separate species and that it winters in India and Thailand. The bird was named the big-billed warbler. But where does she nest?
A Swedish scientist, Lars Svensson, guessed that this species was confused with the common garden warbler, which is widespread in Eurasia from Scandinavia and Poland to Siberia and Kazakhstan. Then I started looking for them in all the museums and found a bunch of large-billed warblers, which were incorrectly identified. In nesting time, they were mined in the north-east of Afghanistan. Other researchers also joined the race.
The Swede wrote to us that he wanted to see our garden warblers, but did not reveal all the cards. And by that time, information about a new type of warbler had already leaked to us. I decided to check the copies of the scientific collection of our museum. And I found the first one! I open the box – there is one with a suspiciously large beak. The label says: garden warbler. The measurements coincide with those already known for the big-billed. Later they found a dozen more, genetic analysis confirmed – they are! All from the Pamirs.
After some time, Svensson arrives. He searches in boxes with garden warblers, but he cannot find big-beaked ones, because we have already sorted them. Then, over tea, he told us that he wanted to find some mysterious bird among the garden warblers. We ask: “Lars, you probably wanted to find big-billed warblers? So we have them in a separate box!”
We open the cherished box in front of him, and he realizes that he has never seen so many great-billed warblers gathered in one place. Here is a discovery made not in nature, but in the storerooms of the museum. And then my colleagues and I went to the Pamirs, to the border with Afghanistan and found them alive, nesting.
– To whom was the discovery attributed?
– To several Russian ornithologists, including myself.
– The Swede was upset.
– Nothing, he reacted normally. We got a little ahead of him.
– Many people are now arguing about global warming. Do you think it exists?
– Of course there is. Another question is whether it is cyclical, will it reach a plateau in the coming years? Or will the temperature continue to rise? If yes, then it is fraught with many troubles. Someday, warming, of course, will be replaced by cooling, but by that time the planet may become unsuitable for our normal life. Climate change has been quite severe in past epochs, and the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been much higher than it is now. But then there was no man, and now climate change can negatively affect both people and nature – up to the destruction of many ecosystems.
– How is global warming affecting birds?
– Northern birds are retreating, southern ones are advancing. In the middle lane, many species have appeared that normally inhabit the Caucasus, the Black Sea region, and the black earth regions. Such, for example, is the Syrian woodpecker. Previously, in Russia, it could be found only in Ciscaucasia and the Black Sea region, but now it is already nesting in the Moscow region and moving further north.
– Does it get hot there?
– No, it’s just that the optimum of its habitat is expanding and has already captured the Moscow region. Before, it would have been a bit cold here, but now it’s just right.
And among Europeans, according to some reports, many birds really get too hot, and they reduce their range from the south. And they have nowhere to go to the north, since there is a sea in the north of Europe, and their numbers are declining. We have vast expanses in the north, and there is still room for birds to settle.
– How did the temperature turmoil affect the life of birds?
– Many birds fly south later and appear earlier in the spring, and some more and more often stay with us for the winter. Is it good? The arrival and subsequent stages of reproduction (you need to sing, court, mate, build a nest, lay eggs), as well as the timing of hatching and feeding of chicks, usually coincide with the mass breeding or departure of certain insects. Due to the fact that the birds began to arrive earlier from wintering grounds, the hatching of the chicks begins to occur earlier than the breeding of insects, a mismatch of cycles has turned out.
There is a certain danger in this: in the future, the productivity of bird breeding will decrease, the breeding of insects may also move unpredictably. It’s a tricky situation, and it’s impossible to say for sure which species win and which lose. For some migratory birds, warming is more likely to win. The conditions began to allow staying for the winter no longer in the tropics of Africa and Asia, but closer – in the Mediterranean, Western Europe, Eastern China. You can spend less time on migration, you no longer need to cross deserts and seas, where many birds die on the way.
– How have cities been affected by the growth of cities?
— Man, gradually conquering temperate latitudes, began to create dwellings that looked more and more like rocks and mountains, high stone houses. Mosaics of stone houses, open areas, lawns, small areas of greenery are more favorable conditions for the existence of southern birds and other animals than for northern foresters. Our Rock Pigeons and House Sparrows are natives of the Mediterranean region. They lived in dry warm mountains and foothills and did not think of moving somewhere into the forests. In fact, man, as a southern species, “dragged” fellow southerners into the taiga zone – sparrows, pigeons, swifts – those who simply could not settle without human help. And now this expansion continues.
– High-rise buildings are being built, some mountain bird species are moving to us. How comfortable are they to live in? And are birds only moving north?
– Birds that live in rocky landscapes see tall buildings as a landform that suits their home. They begin to look for niches in buildings, ventilation holes in which chicks can be hatched, and most often they find them. Skyscrapers may not be very comfortable – they are too high, but such buildings still attract southern birds. Some are moving in before our eyes. For example, in the Moscow region, the coot redstart nests in hollows, and in the south – in the Crimea, the Caucasus, in the Mediterranean, in the crevices and niches of stones – the black redstart. And suddenly, a few years ago, we began to find southern blacks on buildings in Moscow, and now their number is growing. And the forest local species is a coot, it doesn’t really go to the city.
The situation is similar with bats – they perceive high-rise niches as caves in which they can hide during the day, or even spend the winter. The southern species of these animals are also moving north.
But now, when the skyscrapers are covered almost entirely with glass, it has become difficult for birds and bats to find secluded places for themselves. In addition, glass skyscrapers are also a colossal threat to migratory birds: they hit the glass, not perceiving them as an obstacle. All over the world, silhouettes of raptors have long been pasted on glass to reduce mortality among small birds. There is also a problem with wind turbines: a huge number of birds die, hitting the rotating blades. Therefore, when talking about green energy, do not forget that this is a very serious threat to birds.
– Up to what floor is it comfortable for birds to live?
– Various. For swifts – inhabitants of the air ocean – there are no barriers at all. They fly high, it is comfortable for them to nest on the 20th and 30th floors. It is also good for a peregrine falcon – on a high-rise, for example, near the spire of the main building of Moscow State University, no one bothers its brood. And for birds associated with tree plantations and searching for food on the ground, the limit is the fifth or sixth floor, maximum the eighth.
– How did the disappearance of villages affect the birds? There used to be a lot of rural areas in the north, but now there are none.
– Farmlands have long existed around the villages – fields, pastures, hayfields. Traditional agriculture, as it were, replaced the large ungulates that once lived in these places – bison, deer, wild horses. Grazing herbivores themselves created meadow plant communities around themselves. Such a mosaic of forests, forest edges, and open lands led to a general increase in biological diversity. Man, having exterminated large wild animals, himself began to create open spaces in the forest zone, plowing the land, grazing cows and sheep.
The birds, accustomed to grassy spaces, were comfortable – after all, the creators of open landscapes had simply changed. When traditional agriculture lost its relevance, villages began to die out, meadows, arable lands, and hayfields began to overgrow with small forests and bushes. Because of this, meadow birds began to disappear, but they spread more widely and increased the number of birds associated with the bush. Then bushes and undergrowth were replaced by forests. Accordingly, the number of bush birds decreased, and the number of forest birds increased. This is a very rough scheme, in fact, it happens everywhere with different nuances.
– Can farming really harm birds, is it additional food?
— And how if it is intense! Let me give you a corncrake as an example. This secretive twilight bird lives in dense tall grass. Broods suffer greatly from machine haying, the use of chemicals from pests and weeds. In Europe, agriculture is so intensive that the corncrake is everywhere in the local Red Books: in Scotland there are 10 pairs left, in England – 5 pairs, and so on. And we have always had a rather “slack” agriculture, and the corncrake felt great. About thirty years ago, Europeans sounded the alarm about the global disappearance of the corncrake, they were going to include it in the Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Conducted a survey by country, Russian ornithologists said that the resources of the species are more than two million. They did not believe us and offered to carry out counts in order to find out how many corncrakes really are in Russia. For several years in a row, we traveled to the Moscow region, to the Vologda region, in the black earth zone, and other Russian regions, and counted corncrakes at night according to the mating call (this is the only way to count this species). After processing and extrapolating the data, it turned out that we have 10 times more corncrakes than we stated!
– It seems that the Red Book did not work out …
– At the corncrake – yes! But with the Red Book of Russia, everything is very difficult.
Navios Maritime Partners bails out debt-laden former parent Navios Maritime Holdings in a $835 million deal thus adding another 36 dry bulk carriers to its fleet.
While one can discuss the suboptimal capital allocation, the transaction won’t result in additional dilution to common unitholders.
Company surprisingly announced a $100 million common unit buyback program but near-term utilization is likely to remain limited at best as cash will have to be replenished first.
With the long-standing Navios Maritime Holdings overhang now being addressed, risks for investors appear to have decreased substantially.
With the units still trading at a tiny fraction of net asset value, speculative investors with the ability to stomach inherent volatility in shipping stocks should consider using setbacks to initiate positions.
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Last week, Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:NMM) or “Navios Partners” surprised market participants with the acquisition of 36 dry bulk carriers from debt-laden former parent Navios Maritime Holdings (NM) or “Navios Holdings” for $835 million and a subsequent $100 million common unit buyback announcement.
Our board authorized a unit repurchase program for up to $100.0 million. At current prices, this program would cover approximately 17% of the public float. The timing of the repurchases and the exact number of units to be repurchased shall be determined by the Company based on market conditions and financial and other considerations, including working capital and planned or anticipated growth opportunities. Total return to investors, we believe, is the way to measure our success, and will use this tool as a means of achieving this result for our unitholders.
Particularly the buyback announcement was well-received by investors as the company continues to trade at a steep discount to net asset value (“NAV”):
Company Presentation
Navios Partners currently states the charter-free value of its fleet at approximately $6.4 billion. After deducting almost $2.2 billion in debt and bareboat liabilities, net asset value calculates to $4.2 billion.
Even after last week’s rally, the company’s common units continue to trade at an almost 80% discount to NAV right in line with relentless diluters from the likes of Top Ships (TOPS), Castor Maritime (CTRM), Performance Shipping (PSHG), OceanPal (OP), Globus Maritime (GLBS), Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) and United Maritime (USEA).
To be fair, Navios Partners has also provided investors ample reason for distrust in recent quarters:
Last year, the company’s controversial CEO and Chairwoman Angeliki Frangou engineered a bail-out for the group’s tanker segment and raised the required funds by selling new Navios Partners common units into the open market at a tiny fraction of net asset value.
The unitholder-unfriendly move resulted in 5% holder MRMP Managers LLC sending a letter to the company “sharing urgent and serious concerns regarding the current management and direction of the Company“:
While we are only holders of LP interests in NMM, we have serious concerns regarding Angeliki’s decisions that seem designed to benefit other entities in the Navios group. We believe these decisions run counter to her duty as Chairman & CEO of NMM.
Indeed, last week’s $835 million acquisition of the company’s former parent Navios Holdings’ fleet of dry bulk carriers amounts to another bail-out of a related entity.
Clearly, buying back common units at a massive discount to NAV would be a far superior capital allocation relative to acquiring vessels at 100% of net asset value.
But with limited partnerships usually being established to benefit the general partner, common unitholders can’t reasonably expect the company to spearhead principles of shareholder value.
Moreover, the Navios Holdings bail-out won’t result in additional dilution for common unitholders as the close to $400 million cash portion of the deal will be funded with cash on hand and $220 million in proceeds from the sale of two vintage containerships announced earlier this year.
Quite frankly, I was expecting a much worse and highly-dilutive deal with Navios Partners outright buying Navios Holdings and Angeliki Frangou using loans provided to Navios Holdings by her closely-held entity Navios Shipmanagement to grab a very substantial stake in Navios Partners at the expense of outside equity holders.
With basically the company’s entire cash balance being used to fund the transaction, investors should not expect material buybacks in the near term.
That said, with all three segments currently generating decent cash flows, liquidity should replenish quickly going into 2023.
Bottom Line
With the long-standing Navios Holdings overhang now being addressed without additional dilution for common unitholders, at least in my view risks for investors have decreased substantially.
While near-term utilization of the new $100 million common unit buyback program will remain limited at best, Navios Partners might become more serious about repurchases next year.
With all business segments currently generating strong cash flow and no ailing related entities left out there, Navios Partners’ common units appear to have plenty of room for price appreciation.
For example, narrowing the discount to 50% of NAV would result in a price target of $70 per common unit.
In fact, increasing the common unit price considerably would be a very simple exercise for Ms. Frangou. Based on my cash flow assumptions, the company could easily afford increasing its quarterly common unit distribution from a measly $0.05 currently to $1.00.
That said, I do not expect such a move for at least another couple of quarters as Navios Partners first needs to rebuild its cash position.
Despite the company now being active in the dry bulk, container and tanker markets, the common unit price has largely kept its correlation with the Baltic Dry Bulk Index (“BDI”) which is unlikely to change after the Navios Holdings fleet acquisition provided substantial, additional exposure to the dry bulk segment.
Speculative investors with the ability to stomach inherent volatility in shipping stocks should consider using setbacks to grab some Navios Partners units for their portfolio.
I will discuss the deal’s implications for Navios Holdings’ equity holders in a separate article next week so stay tuned.
This article was written by
Henrik Alex
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I am mostly a trader engaging in both long and short bets intraday and occasionally over the short- to medium term. My historical focus has been mostly on tech stocks but over the past couple of years I have also started broad coverage of the offshore drilling and supply industry as well as the shipping industry in general (tankers, containers, drybulk). In addition, I am having a close eye on the still nascent fuel cell industry.I am located in Germany and have worked quite some time as an auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers before becoming a daytrader almost 20 years ago. During this time, I managed to successfully maneuver the burst of the dotcom bubble and the aftermath of the world trade center attacks as well as the subprime crisis. Despite not being a native speaker, I always try to deliver high quality research at no charge to followers and the entire Seeking Alpha community.
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MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.
2.31 out of 5 stars
Transportation Sector
56th out of 126 stocks
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight Industry
15th out of 29 stocks
N/A
Analyst’s Opinion
5.0
Short Interest
Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.38% of the outstanding shares of Navios Maritime Partners have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Navios Maritime Partners has a short interest ratio (“days to cover”) of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Navios Maritime Partners has recently decreased by 25.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
1.7
Dividend Strength
Dividend Yield
Navios Maritime Partners has a dividend yield of 0.74%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Navios Maritime Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Navios Maritime Partners is 1.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Navios Maritime Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 1. 01% next year. This indicates that Navios Maritime Partners will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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Sustainability and ESG
1.0
News and Social Media Coverage
0.0
Company Ownership
Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Navios Maritime Partners insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 10.98% of the stock of Navios Maritime Partners is held by institutions.
3.1
Earnings and Valuation
Earnings Growth
Earnings for Navios Maritime Partners are expected to grow by 14.83% in the coming year, from $17.26 to $19.82 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Navios Maritime Partners is 1.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126. 69.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Navios Maritime Partners is 1.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 19.59.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Navios Maritime Partners has a P/B Ratio of 0.47. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.
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About Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:NMM) Stock
Navios Maritime Partners L.P. owns and operates dry cargo vessels in Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. The company offers seaborne transportation services for a range of liquid and dry cargo commodities, including crude oil, refined petroleum, chemicals, iron ore, coal, grain, fertilizer, and containers, as well as provides its vessels under short, medium, and longer-term charters. It operates a fleet of 26 Panamax vessels, 24 Capesize vessels, four Ultra-Handymax vessels, 47 containerships, and 45 tankers. Olympos Maritime Ltd. serves as the general partner of Navios Maritime Partners L.P. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Monaco.
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Last Earnings
11/10/2021
Ex-Dividend for 8/12 Dividend
8/08/2022
Dividend Payable
8/12/2022
Today
9/14/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/09/2022
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2022
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Transportation
Current Symbol
NYSE:NMM
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
1415921
Web
www. navios-mlp.com
Phone
(779) 798-2140
Fax
377-9798-2141
Employees
2,020
Year Founded
N/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$16.45
Trailing P/E Ratio
1.68
Forward P/E Ratio
1.60
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$516.19 million
Net Margins
47.70%
Pretax Margin
52.02%
Return on Equity
25.91%
Return on Assets
12.64%
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.58
Current Ratio
0. 64
Quick Ratio
0.64
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales
$713.17 million
Price / Sales
1.17
Cash Flow
$17.28 per share
Price / Cash Flow
1.60
Book Value
$58.61 per share
Price / Book
0.47
Miscellaneous
Outstanding Shares
30,197,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$834.65 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.24
Key Executives
Ms. Angeliki N. Frangou (Age 57) Chairwoman & CEO Comp: $150k
Jane Street Group LLC Sold 26,100 shares on 8/16/2022 Ownership: 0.000%
DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main Bought 18,000 shares on 8/16/2022 Ownership: 0.060%
Captrust Financial Advisors Bought 421 shares on 8/16/2022 Ownership: 0.011%
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NMM Stock – Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy or sell Navios Maritime Partners stock right now?
2 Wall Street research analysts have issued “buy,” “hold,” and “sell” ratings for Navios Maritime Partners in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should “buy” NMM shares. View NMM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
How have NMM shares performed in 2022?
Navios Maritime Partners’ stock was trading at $25.09 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NMM stock has increased by 10.2% and is now trading at $27.64. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here.
Are investors shorting Navios Maritime Partners?
Navios Maritime Partners saw a decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 415,400 shares, a decrease of 25.0% from the August 15th total of 554,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 215,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.9 days. View Navios Maritime Partners’ Short Interest.
When is Navios Maritime Partners’ next earnings date?
The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 9th 2022. View our NMM earnings forecast.
How were Navios Maritime Partners’ earnings last quarter?
Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE:NMM) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 10th. The shipping company reported $4.77 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.44 by $1.33. The shipping company earned $227.96 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $216.15 million. Navios Maritime Partners had a net margin of 47.70% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.91%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.78 EPS.
How often does Navios Maritime Partners pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Navios Maritime Partners?
Navios Maritime Partners announced a quarterly dividend on Saturday, July 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Friday, August 12th. This represents a $0. 20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.72%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 8th. Read our dividend analysis for NMM.
Is Navios Maritime Partners a good dividend stock?
Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:NMM) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.74%. The dividend payout ratio is 1.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NMM will have a dividend payout ratio of 1.01% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for NMM.
When did Navios Maritime Partners’ stock split?
Navios Maritime Partners shares reverse split on the morning of Tuesday, May 21st 2019. The 1-15 reverse split was announced on Thursday, April 25th 2019. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Monday, May 20th 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 7 shares after the split.
What other stocks do shareholders of Navios Maritime Partners own?
Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Navios Maritime Partners investors own include Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR), Check-Cap (CHEK), New Residential Investment (NRZ), ALDW (ALDW), Energy Transfer (ET), Targa Resources (TRGP), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Navios Maritime (NM) and Navios Maritime Acquisition (NNA).
What is Navios Maritime Partners’ stock symbol?
Navios Maritime Partners trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “NMM.”
Who are Navios Maritime Partners’ major shareholders?
Navios Maritime Partners’ stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Group One Trading L.P. (0.00%), FMR LLC (0.68%), Caption Management LLC (0.00%), CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT Corp (0.54%), Commonwealth Equity Services LLC (0.44%) and GMT Capital Corp (0.36%).
How do I buy shares of Navios Maritime Partners?
Shares of NMM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here.
What is Navios Maritime Partners’ stock price today?
One share of NMM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $27.64.
How much money does Navios Maritime Partners make?
Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:NMM) has a market capitalization of $834.65 million and generates $713.17 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $516.19 million in net income (profit) each year or $16.45 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Navios Maritime Partners have?
The company employs 2,020 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Navios Maritime Partners?
Navios Maritime Partners’ mailing address is 7 AVENUE DE GRANDE BRETAGNE OFFICE 11B2, MONTE CARLO MC O9, 98000. The official website for the company is www.navios-mlp.com. The shipping company can be reached via phone at (779) 798-2140, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 377-9798-2141.
NAVIOS Fusion Mexican Food, Cancun
Reviews:
Excellent:
67%
Very good:
25%
Average:
6%
Poor:
1%
Terrible:
1%
Pennsylvania 2017-08-03
Amazing food, service and sunsets!! My boyfriend and I ate here twice during our recent visit to Cancun, and we can’t wait to go back! The bacon wrapped filet mignon, and coconut shrimp were delightful. The lime pie was delicious and refreshing. Our servers both times were very excellent. Try to plan your meal during sunset, fantastic lagoon sunset views!!
Pennsylvania 2017-11-18
Perfect for a romantic evening My husband and I were in Cancun to celebrate his 40th birthday. This was the perfect place for a special dinner! The service was great, the atmosphere is lovely, and the food was delicious! We were even treated to some nature watching- a very (very) large crocodile was hanging out right off of the dock. All of the guests were safe, don’t worry, but it was definitely something that added a little excitement! Not something you see in Pennsylvania! LOL!
Mandeville, Louisiana 2017-07-24
Daughters Birthday Dinner before flying home Last meal out in Mexico before returning home. About 10 or 15 minutes by cab from Marriott Courtyard near the Cancun Airport. Very nice meal and atmosphere on the water. Would go back.
NJ 2017-11-01
Amazing birthday dinner! My family was staying at the club med down the road and went here for my moms birthday dinner. We had a private corner that was great for our big group.The service was excellent. The food even better. Everything was delicious – my favorite was the avocado Shrimp salad. Make sure to get there in time to watch the sunset. Definitely recommend this place!
User 2017-07-19
Ate dinner on water during sundet Such an amazing experience with my flight crew! We had dinner on the water on Laguna Nichupè. The breeze was amazing. Service was IMPECCABLE. There was never a moment we went without something we requested. Large wine list. Menu was so big that it was hard to choose from. Fresh seafood. Yummy appetizers too. I had the garlic seafood which had shrimp, octopus, and fish. Ended with the key lime cake. And they gave us Mexican candies to leave with. Would go again when in Cancùn
Kingston, New York 2017-10-26
Second time even better than the first Probably like most folks, when we try a restaurant the first time, we play it safe and order items recommended by reviewers. So this time we explored the menu and tried things we might normally not have. THE FISH IS COOKED TO PERFECTION.Of course, the location is recommended for sunsets. Service is superior too.
Cancun, Mexico 2017-10-19
Atmosphere, Atmosphere, Atmosphere In a word…Excellent!!! The service, the food, the ambiance. The food was freshly grilled and seasoned to perfection.
San Diego, United States 2017-07-18
Gorgeous delicious friendly dining Absolutely breathtaking spot for dinner at sunset. It is on the lagoon side and the seating is outdoors with beautiful strings of light and candles, live music and flowing white curtains with tiki-looking roof huts over mini piers. Because it is outdoors there are mosquitos, but this is a small price to pay for fantastic seafood and service. We had delicious wine, flavored butter that came presented in banana leaves and corn husk wrappers, tasty fish tacos, soup, and garlic seafood. My octopus, shrimp, and fish were all very delicious. The key lime pie with cookie ice cream was also tasty. The service was great and friendly. Definitely recommend!
San Jose 2017-07-16
Excellent food, views, service!!! I celebrated my birthday in Navios Cancun, thanks to a friend recommendation. Everything on the menu was delicious, the view of the Nichuptè Lagoon is spectacular, and the attention from the owners all the way to the waiters was excellent. Amazing sea food, service, great for friends and families. I absolutely recommend this place for any trip you make to Cancun.
User 2017-07-12
Exquisite The salmon – was perfectly seasoned and prepared. A great dining experience with a spectacular sunset setting.
Houston, Texas 2017-07-10
Great Restaurant The food was as good as the romantic environment. Amazing sunset. Great drinks. Reasonable price. Outstanding services. Great location.
St. Petersburg, Florida 2017-07-10
The ultimate dining experience in cancun This place blew us away with it’s ambiance, menu and service. It was recommended by our concierge Maru. We ate on docks with palapa and white curtains. I thought I was in Bali. Every employee was so helpful and accommodating. You must enjoy this place. It’s heavenly
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 2017-07-06
BEST MEAL !!! After a week in Cancun this was our favorite dinner spot! View is breathtaking, food is reasonably priced and outstanding, service is pleasant! It is perfect spot for a large family group or a romantic date night. You can’t beat it!
Pennsylvania 2017-08-03
Amazing food, service and sunsets!! My boyfriend and I ate here twice during our recent visit to Cancun, and we can’t wait to go back! The bacon wrapped filet mignon, and coconut shrimp were delightful. The lime pie was delicious and refreshing. Our servers both times were very excellent. Try to plan your meal during sunset, fantastic lagoon sunset views!!
Pennsylvania 2017-11-18
Perfect for a romantic evening My husband and I were in Cancun to celebrate his 40th birthday. This was the perfect place for a special dinner! The service was great, the atmosphere is lovely, and the food was delicious! We were even treated to some nature watching- a very (very) large crocodile was hanging out right off of the dock. All of the guests were safe, don’t worry, but it was definitely something that added a little excitement! Not something you see in Pennsylvania! LOL!
Mandeville, Louisiana 2017-07-24
Daughters Birthday Dinner before flying home Last meal out in Mexico before returning home. About 10 or 15 minutes by cab from Marriott Courtyard near the Cancun Airport. Very nice meal and atmosphere on the water. Would go back.
User 2017-07-19
Ate dinner on water during sundet Such an amazing experience with my flight crew! We had dinner on the water on Laguna Nichupè. The breeze was amazing. Service was IMPECCABLE. There was never a moment we went without something we requested. Large wine list. Menu was so big that it was hard to choose from. Fresh seafood. Yummy appetizers too. I had the garlic seafood which had shrimp, octopus, and fish. Ended with the key lime cake. And they gave us Mexican candies to leave with. Would go again when in Cancùn
San Diego, United States 2017-07-18
Gorgeous delicious friendly dining Absolutely breathtaking spot for dinner at sunset. It is on the lagoon side and the seating is outdoors with beautiful strings of light and candles, live music and flowing white curtains with tiki-looking roof huts over mini piers. Because it is outdoors there are mosquitos, but this is a small price to pay for fantastic seafood and service. We had delicious wine, flavored butter that came presented in banana leaves and corn husk wrappers, tasty fish tacos, soup, and garlic seafood. My octopus, shrimp, and fish were all very delicious. The key lime pie with cookie ice cream was also tasty. The service was great and friendly. Definitely recommend!
NJ 2017-11-01
Amazing birthday dinner! My family was staying at the club med down the road and went here for my moms birthday dinner. We had a private corner that was great for our big group.The service was excellent. The food even better. Everything was delicious – my favorite was the avocado Shrimp salad. Make sure to get there in time to watch the sunset. Definitely recommend this place!
San Jose 2017-07-16
Excellent food, views, service!!! I celebrated my birthday in Navios Cancun, thanks to a friend recommendation. Everything on the menu was delicious, the view of the Nichuptè Lagoon is spectacular, and the attention from the owners all the way to the waiters was excellent. Amazing sea food, service, great for friends and families. I absolutely recommend this place for any trip you make to Cancun.
Kingston, New York 2017-10-26
Second time even better than the first Probably like most folks, when we try a restaurant the first time, we play it safe and order items recommended by reviewers. So this time we explored the menu and tried things we might normally not have. THE FISH IS COOKED TO PERFECTION.Of course, the location is recommended for sunsets. Service is superior too.
User 2017-07-12
Exquisite The salmon – was perfectly seasoned and prepared. A great dining experience with a spectacular sunset setting.
Cancun, Mexico 2017-10-19
Atmosphere, Atmosphere, Atmosphere In a word…Excellent!!! The service, the food, the ambiance. The food was freshly grilled and seasoned to perfection.
Houston, Texas 2017-07-10
Great Restaurant The food was as good as the romantic environment. Amazing sunset. Great drinks. Reasonable price. Outstanding services. Great location.
St. Petersburg, Florida 2017-07-10
The ultimate dining experience in cancun This place blew us away with it’s ambiance, menu and service. It was recommended by our concierge Maru. We ate on docks with palapa and white curtains. I thought I was in Bali. Every employee was so helpful and accommodating. You must enjoy this place. It’s heavenly
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 2017-07-06
BEST MEAL !!! After a week in Cancun this was our favorite dinner spot! View is breathtaking, food is reasonably priced and outstanding, service is pleasant! It is perfect spot for a large family group or a romantic date night. You can’t beat it!
Prague, Czech Republic 2017-06-24
Amazing Went here and booked a table to watch the sunset. The staff are so friendly and polite and the views are brilliant. Food was also lovely, would definitely recommend. And the sax man is so talented, loved it!
Trinidad 2017-06-24
Breath-taking and relaxing dinner on the water When I first booked this place I was a little skeptical, however, I read that they had 4 huts in a pier overlooking the sea/lake where one can dine. When my DH and I arrived, we got a table for 2 right on the pier. The view, live sax music and the excellent service exceeded my expectations. In my opinion, the food was A-class and was moderately priced. If I had the opportunity, I would visit again. Oh….I forgot to mention that during dessert, the rain started to drizzle, so anyone who was on the pier without covering, was moved into a large carrat shed close to the bar….the move was seamless!! If you’re in Cancun, make sure and visit Navios!! You won’t regret it!!
User 2017-06-22
Very Nice! Went here twice last week, once with the wife and once with the adult kids, both times fantastic dinners and great location watching the Sunset!
Banff, Canada 2017-06-15
Amazing location and atmosphere We enjoyed a beautiful evening here at Navios. Cost was very relative for the location and atmosphere of the restaurant. We commented that we have never eaten in this type of location on the water. We watched the sunset, relaxed and enjoyed our meal. Spent hours here. They had live music (mentioned there would be a live sax) The live music was good however i was keen to hear the sax so was a little disappointed when it didn’t play.
Arlington, Virginia 2017-10-14
Party of 4 had a great dining experience The restaurant is very close to the Westin. Four of us dined here and all tried something different. I was super hungry and tried the Ebi puree wrap in seaweed(?). Wow, it was exceptional. My entree wasn’t as memorable but equally delicious. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone in the area or a close uber/taxi. Worth the commute. Service was great and not super expensive either. Salud!
Brownsville, Texas 2017-06-04
Birria Went for a late lunch. Very pleasant quiet, open air spot. Very interesting menu, truly Mexican seafood fusion. Birria is flavorful soup frequently made with heavy meat like goat. The chef has created a wonderful variety using shellfish. Very nice. And at a good price.
Dallas, Texas 2017-06-02
Lovely restaurant & superb food Located on the lagoon, the restaurant has palapas literally on the water, beautifully draped and perfect for wonderful sunset and elegant evening meal. Dinner started with sopa de lima – a delicious broth based soup. For my main course I ordered duo de mar which featured salmon and sea bass on black rice, smoked pepper sauce and vegetables. It was excellent. My friend raved about the delicious vegetarian pasta. They also offer a nice wine list and dessert selection. Navios looks to be a terrific option for elegant seaside dining and for special occasions. In a city with many restaurants to chose from, Navios offers a too notch, understated experience.
Dayton, Ohio 2017-10-10
Great service We had a great time
Beautiful view and delicious food
We totally recommend it
Alberto was a great host
User 2017-10-05
Nice restaurant. Good food, great view. The place looks pricey, but prices were very reasonable. What I wanted wasn’t on the menu but the chef created it for me. Best food I had in Cancun hands down.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 2017-09-30
Romantic dinner This is a pricier restaurant, but my husband and I thought it was well worth the money we spent. We got our own private table in one of the corner cabanas on the lagoon and we were able to watch the sunset. The waiter brought us out a roll apiece along with two kinds of butter – chipotle and coriander. We ordered the camaronillas as an appetizer and they were amazing! That sauce really makes the dish! I ordered the green ceviche as my meal and I’m so glad I did! It was piled on the plate. It was the best ceviche I’ve ever had! My husband opted for the shrimp and cheese penne and it was very good too. We came away very satisfied and very happy we gave the place a try.
Corinth, Texas 2017-09-06
Great good & great location! We went hoping for a nice meal at a good price and romantic location. Navios exceeded our expectations. The tables are over the water with soothing jazz playing. We had two appetizer that were delicious: pear and spinach salad and stuffed portabello mushroom. We had the tamarind margaritas (without alcohol) and they were very tasty. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive. This is our new upscale favorite restaurant which has very reasonable prices for the quality of the food. Bring mosquito spray or restaurant will give you some as well as put out citronella candle at your table.
Atlanta, Georgia 2017-09-06
Gorgeous views, amazing atmosphere and wonderful seafood! Best dinner in Cancun! Absolutely the best restaurant in Cancun! The pictures do not do this place justice. The views and atmosphere are incredible! We ended up eating there multiple time during our trip and have decided it was one of the best places we have ever eaten! We spent 2-3 hours there at dinner each time. We got free welcome drinks, salads, appetizers, entrees, wine with dinner, an additional bottle of wine and dessert for just over $100 USD. They had a live saxophone player that was very good one of the nights and then just house music the other. Their tables are over the water with beautiful lighting and little tiki huts you can eat in. We had a private 2 person table along the edge of the water that was amazing.We had Luis Miguel for our server both times and he was wonderful. He was super attentive and able to explain anything we needed about the menu. Highly recommend Navio’s if you are in Cancun!
London 2017-09-06
Navios a Gem Great restaurant in a perfect setting. Food was superb especially the Navios Special fried fish. Location cannot be beaten for a romantic/relaxed dinner on the lagoon. Would highly recommend.
Prague, Czech Republic 2017-06-24
Amazing Went here and booked a table to watch the sunset. The staff are so friendly and polite and the views are brilliant. Food was also lovely, would definitely recommend. And the sax man is so talented, loved it!
Trinidad 2017-06-24
Breath-taking and relaxing dinner on the water When I first booked this place I was a little skeptical, however, I read that they had 4 huts in a pier overlooking the sea/lake where one can dine. When my DH and I arrived, we got a table for 2 right on the pier. The view, live sax music and the excellent service exceeded my expectations. In my opinion, the food was A-class and was moderately priced. If I had the opportunity, I would visit again. Oh….I forgot to mention that during dessert, the rain started to drizzle, so anyone who was on the pier without covering, was moved into a large carrat shed close to the bar. …the move was seamless!! If you’re in Cancun, make sure and visit Navios!! You won’t regret it!!
User 2017-06-22
Very Nice! Went here twice last week, once with the wife and once with the adult kids, both times fantastic dinners and great location watching the Sunset!
Banff, Canada 2017-06-15
Amazing location and atmosphere We enjoyed a beautiful evening here at Navios. Cost was very relative for the location and atmosphere of the restaurant. We commented that we have never eaten in this type of location on the water. We watched the sunset, relaxed and enjoyed our meal. Spent hours here. They had live music (mentioned there would be a live sax) The live music was good however i was keen to hear the sax so was a little disappointed when it didn’t play.
Brownsville, Texas 2017-06-04
Birria Went for a late lunch. Very pleasant quiet, open air spot. Very interesting menu, truly Mexican seafood fusion. Birria is flavorful soup frequently made with heavy meat like goat. The chef has created a wonderful variety using shellfish. Very nice. And at a good price.
Dallas, Texas 2017-06-02
Lovely restaurant & superb food Located on the lagoon, the restaurant has palapas literally on the water, beautifully draped and perfect for wonderful sunset and elegant evening meal. Dinner started with sopa de lima – a delicious broth based soup. For my main course I ordered duo de mar which featured salmon and sea bass on black rice, smoked pepper sauce and vegetables. It was excellent. My friend raved about the delicious vegetarian pasta. They also offer a nice wine list and dessert selection. Navios looks to be a terrific option for elegant seaside dining and for special occasions. In a city with many restaurants to chose from, Navios offers a too notch, understated experience.
Arlington, Virginia 2017-10-14
Party of 4 had a great dining experience The restaurant is very close to the Westin. Four of us dined here and all tried something different. I was super hungry and tried the Ebi puree wrap in seaweed(?). Wow, it was exceptional. My entree wasn’t as memorable but equally delicious. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone in the area or a close uber/taxi. Worth the commute. Service was great and not super expensive either. Salud!
Dayton, Ohio 2017-10-10
Great service We had a great time
Beautiful view and delicious food
We totally recommend it
Alberto was a great host
User 2017-10-05
Nice restaurant. Good food, great view. The place looks pricey, but prices were very reasonable. What I wanted wasn’t on the menu but the chef created it for me. Best food I had in Cancun hands down.
Shelbyville, Tennessee 2017-09-30
Romantic dinner This is a pricier restaurant, but my husband and I thought it was well worth the money we spent. We got our own private table in one of the corner cabanas on the lagoon and we were able to watch the sunset. The waiter brought us out a roll apiece along with two kinds of butter – chipotle and coriander. We ordered the camaronillas as an appetizer and they were amazing! That sauce really makes the dish! I ordered the green ceviche as my meal and I’m so glad I did! It was piled on the plate. It was the best ceviche I’ve ever had! My husband opted for the shrimp and cheese penne and it was very good too. We came away very satisfied and very happy we gave the place a try.
Corinth, Texas 2017-09-06
Great good & great location! We went hoping for a nice meal at a good price and romantic location. Navios exceeded our expectations. The tables are over the water with soothing jazz playing. We had two appetizer that were delicious: pear and spinach salad and stuffed portabello mushroom. We had the tamarind margaritas (without alcohol) and they were very tasty. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive. This is our new upscale favorite restaurant which has very reasonable prices for the quality of the food. Bring mosquito spray or restaurant will give you some as well as put out citronella candle at your table.
Atlanta, Georgia 2017-09-06
Gorgeous views, amazing atmosphere and wonderful seafood! Best dinner in Cancun! Absolutely the best restaurant in Cancun! The pictures do not do this place justice. The views and atmosphere are incredible! We ended up eating there multiple time during our trip and have decided it was one of the best places we have ever eaten! We spent 2-3 hours there at dinner each time. We got free welcome drinks, salads, appetizers, entrees, wine with dinner, an additional bottle of wine and dessert for just over $100 USD. They had a live saxophone player that was very good one of the nights and then just house music the other. Their tables are over the water with beautiful lighting and little tiki huts you can eat in. We had a private 2 person table along the edge of the water that was amazing.We had Luis Miguel for our server both times and he was wonderful. He was super attentive and able to explain anything we needed about the menu. Highly recommend Navio’s if you are in Cancun!
London 2017-09-06
Navios a Gem Great restaurant in a perfect setting. Food was superb especially the Navios Special fried fish. Location cannot be beaten for a romantic/relaxed dinner on the lagoon. Would highly recommend.
User 2017-09-03
Fabulous restaurant on the water Navios was excellent. Great food, service, and location. Located right on the water, the restaurant has a great tranquil atmosphere. This would also be an excellent place to come to watch the sunset. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was excellent. Best octopus I’ve ever had! Highly recommend a visit here
Bowie, Maryland 2017-08-30
Still a great place..sooo romantic too! I have been here three times now and the service and food are still wonderful… .very romantic and quiet. I love it here. Dinner for two with wine and tip was 918 pesos $51.56 USD…you have to go…..its unforgettable.
User 2017-08-20
A 5 Star Restaurant Everything was amazing! The view of the sunset at the lagoon is awesome, my wife had a great experience.
User 2017-08-20
Wonderful location, great food Navios is like a hidden gem in Cancun, tucked away at the south end of the hotel zone, it reaches out in to the lagoon and is truly a special place to eat. We like to head to Navios on our first night in Cancun, that way we have time to come back for a second visit. The staff is ways friendly, and the food is prefect,y prepared. We have never been disappointed.The seafood is fresh and well prepared and they always have veggie options. Give Navios a try, you will be happy you did.
San Jose 2017-08-20
Super B restaurant Navios serves excellent food, soecially seafood, 100% fresh and delicious. We love to go there and watch the sunset at any if the “palapas” they have right on top of the Nichupté Lagoon in Cancun. Great service.
Houston, Texas 2017-08-10
Perfect Cancun Experience This restaurant has the perfect combination of great food, relaxing views and great service. Something you do not find in most places in Cancun any longer. The food can be a bit pricey but so is everything else in Cancun regardless of where you eat or what you eat. When considering a nice, clean and relaxing place to eat good food with great seervice I would choose this restaurant.
User 2017-08-09
AMAZING PLACE MUST GO!! Went to Navios for my brithday had an owesome time!! The lobster tacos and the ceviche are to die for. Came back the very next day spent a out 86$ the first day which I thought I was going to spend for since I had like 8 shots for tequila. Defenetly coming back to this place every time im in cancun!!
Fort Worth, Texas 2017-08-07
Fantastic Food, Fantastic Service My wife and I are in Cancun celebrating 20 years of marriage. For our last night here, we decided to go to Navios and we’re SO glad we did. The food was amazing and the service was excellent (and not just the main server – everyone on the staff was friendly and service-oriented). The ambiance was perfect as well. We had a great view of the lagoon and enjoyed the sunset while we ate. We’ll be recommending Navios to everyone we know who visits Cancun.The dinner rolls come with both cilantro butter and chipotle butter. Both were delicious. My wife had the shrimp turban and loved it. I had the lobster tacos and they were also delicious. We shared a flan for dessert and liked it so much that we ordered a second one!!! My wife LOVES flan and she says this is the best one she has ever had. I agree. We were also pleased that the prices were very reasonable. We both ordered some of the more expensive meals on the menu plus two desserts with a couple of soft drinks and bottled water and the bill was about $60 (the tip was extra and we left a generous one because the experience was so great). We highly recommend Navios.
User 2017-09-03
Fabulous restaurant on the water Navios was excellent. Great food, service, and location. Located right on the water, the restaurant has a great tranquil atmosphere. This would also be an excellent place to come to watch the sunset. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was excellent. Best octopus I’ve ever had! Highly recommend a visit here
Bowie, Maryland 2017-08-30
Still a great place..sooo romantic too! I have been here three times now and the service and food are still wonderful….very romantic and quiet. I love it here. Dinner for two with wine and tip was 918 pesos $51.56 USD…you have to go…..its unforgettable.
User 2017-08-20
A 5 Star Restaurant Everything was amazing! The view of the sunset at the lagoon is awesome, my wife had a great experience.
User 2017-08-20
Wonderful location, great food Navios is like a hidden gem in Cancun, tucked away at the south end of the hotel zone, it reaches out in to the lagoon and is truly a special place to eat. We like to head to Navios on our first night in Cancun, that way we have time to come back for a second visit. The staff is ways friendly, and the food is prefect,y prepared. We have never been disappointed.The seafood is fresh and well prepared and they always have veggie options. Give Navios a try, you will be happy you did.
San Jose 2017-08-20
Super B restaurant Navios serves excellent food, soecially seafood, 100% fresh and delicious. We love to go there and watch the sunset at any if the “palapas” they have right on top of the Nichupté Lagoon in Cancun. Great service.
Houston, Texas 2017-08-10
Perfect Cancun Experience This restaurant has the perfect combination of great food, relaxing views and great service. Something you do not find in most places in Cancun any longer. The food can be a bit pricey but so is everything else in Cancun regardless of where you eat or what you eat. When considering a nice, clean and relaxing place to eat good food with great seervice I would choose this restaurant.
User 2017-08-09
AMAZING PLACE MUST GO!! Went to Navios for my brithday had an owesome time!! The lobster tacos and the ceviche are to die for. Came back the very next day spent a out 86$ the first day which I thought I was going to spend for since I had like 8 shots for tequila. Defenetly coming back to this place every time im in cancun!!
Fort Worth, Texas 2017-08-07
Fantastic Food, Fantastic Service My wife and I are in Cancun celebrating 20 years of marriage. For our last night here, we decided to go to Navios and we’re SO glad we did. The food was amazing and the service was excellent (and not just the main server – everyone on the staff was friendly and service-oriented). The ambiance was perfect as well. We had a great view of the lagoon and enjoyed the sunset while we ate. We’ll be recommending Navios to everyone we know who visits Cancun.The dinner rolls come with both cilantro butter and chipotle butter. Both were delicious. My wife had the shrimp turban and loved it. I had the lobster tacos and they were also delicious. We shared a flan for dessert and liked it so much that we ordered a second one!!! My wife LOVES flan and she says this is the best one she has ever had. I agree. We were also pleased that the prices were very reasonable. We both ordered some of the more expensive meals on the menu plus two desserts with a couple of soft drinks and bottled water and the bill was about $60 (the tip was extra and we left a generous one because the experience was so great).We highly recommend Navios.
Hawkesbury, Canada 2017-11-26
Great venue We decided to go here one night and were very pleased with the meal and location, we had a table over the water, although it didn’t really cater to our vegan style, lol, we both enjoyed our meals very much, The only thing i could say it we reserved early and asked for one of the huts and the person on the phone said they were all taken only to find out after spending a couple of hours there that they were not even used, disappointing.
Hamilton, Canada 2017-11-24
Fine dining on the lagoon Nice atmosphere, excellent service, attentive and friendly staff. It was a special dinner with family and friends and the place came highly rated.We got a “cabin” on the lagoon, therefore it would be helpful to either come with your own insecticide or ask the staff as there were lots of mosquitoes.Nothing stands out about the food for me but it was a nice evening out with family friends
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States 2017-11-14
Loved this place Excellent service, fantastic atmosphere an good food at decent prices. I️ recommend Navios among all the places we’ve tried in Cancun. My wife liked her cilantro crusted salmon with cucumber sauce. I️ loved my grouper Veracruz. My seafood soup was just ok and my wife’s asparagus clam chowder was interesting and decent. She said she’d try other items if she went back. Our wine by the glass was a bit oxidized and I️ should have sent it back but I️ reminded myself that it’s Cancun after all. ..The atmosphere here with tables over the water is fantastic. Was a really special venue with wonderful service.
Houston, Texas 2017-11-14
Honeymoon revisited Celebrating anything with the wifi is my pleasure so whilst in Cancun we went back to Navios with some friends. Consistency is what you look for in any establishment this place has it in bucket loads. From the butter and scrimp tacos to the smoked grouper nothing you order will come out as a damp squid. Service as good as ever staff very professional very romantic inside or out.
Guangzhou, China 2017-07-22
Excellent Ambience – With Great Food Navios claims to be a Fusion Mexican Restaurant, and it is what it claims ! From the time we arrived – we got a warm welcome and an excellent seating overlooking the ocean and a little secluded from the main crowd.Not a Place for Kids – but we had not options. However faced no difficulties and they also had High Chair for the kids. They start you off with some freshly baked bread – which is outstanding accompanied along with some chipotle butter – which was to die for ! Must try their Grouper Fish, Baked Potatoes, Mediterranean Salad. Their appetizers are all different and nice. Food was good ! Service was nice and 5 Stars for the Ambience.Definitely place for Adults without kids and a romantic setting, but can go with family.Good time !
Hawkesbury, Canada 2017-11-26
Great venue We decided to go here one night and were very pleased with the meal and location, we had a table over the water, although it didn’t really cater to our vegan style, lol, we both enjoyed our meals very much, The only thing i could say it we reserved early and asked for one of the huts and the person on the phone said they were all taken only to find out after spending a couple of hours there that they were not even used, disappointing.
Hamilton, Canada 2017-11-24
Fine dining on the lagoon Nice atmosphere, excellent service, attentive and friendly staff. It was a special dinner with family and friends and the place came highly rated.We got a “cabin” on the lagoon, therefore it would be helpful to either come with your own insecticide or ask the staff as there were lots of mosquitoes.Nothing stands out about the food for me but it was a nice evening out with family friends
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States 2017-11-14
Loved this place Excellent service, fantastic atmosphere an good food at decent prices. I️ recommend Navios among all the places we’ve tried in Cancun. My wife liked her cilantro crusted salmon with cucumber sauce. I️ loved my grouper Veracruz. My seafood soup was just ok and my wife’s asparagus clam chowder was interesting and decent. She said she’d try other items if she went back. Our wine by the glass was a bit oxidized and I️ should have sent it back but I️ reminded myself that it’s Cancun after all…The atmosphere here with tables over the water is fantastic. Was a really special venue with wonderful service.
Guangzhou, China 2017-07-22
Excellent Ambience – With Great Food Navios claims to be a Fusion Mexican Restaurant, and it is what it claims ! From the time we arrived – we got a warm welcome and an excellent seating overlooking the ocean and a little secluded from the main crowd.Not a Place for Kids – but we had not options. However faced no difficulties and they also had High Chair for the kids. They start you off with some freshly baked bread – which is outstanding accompanied along with some chipotle butter – which was to die for ! Must try their Grouper Fish, Baked Potatoes, Mediterranean Salad. Their appetizers are all different and nice. Food was good ! Service was nice and 5 Stars for the Ambience.Definitely place for Adults without kids and a romantic setting, but can go with family.Good time !
Houston, Texas 2017-11-14
Honeymoon revisited Celebrating anything with the wifi is my pleasure so whilst in Cancun we went back to Navios with some friends. Consistency is what you look for in any establishment this place has it in bucket loads. From the butter and scrimp tacos to the smoked grouper nothing you order will come out as a damp squid. Service as good as ever staff very professional very romantic inside or out.
Indianapolis, Indiana 2017-06-15
Great dinner Ok, this place would’ve received 5 stars. However, I didn’t care for the host at the beginning. We made our reservations online weeks before arriving to Cancun. However, it was not written in the book (although, we had our email receipt) so he took the next customer. Instead of helping the group of 9 women in his face.Then a waiter noticed us standing and set us up with a table. If it wasn’t for our waiters. This review would be totally different. However, they redeemed themselves. Everything was perfect. The table settings, wine and champagne options. Not to mention the cocktail referrals. I ordered the tuna steak which was perfect! Everyone seemed to love another dish with octopus on it. The garlic sauce on top seemed to be the winner of the evening. Also the ceviche was amazing!Must visit this place
Washington DC, District of Columbia 2017-06-14
Very romantic setting My wife and I had dinner at Navios for the first time in our 29 years of going to Cancun. It use to be a different restaurant that we also had never been to but changed hands this year. It is on the lagoon side of Cancun so it is a lot calmer and provides one of the best sunset views in Cancun. You can eat indoors or out on the decking which is very close to water level. That’s what we did and ate in a small palapa. It was so nice. We shared the seafood cocktail- too large for one person unless you are a big eater. It had shrimp, octopus and squid in a red sauce. Quite good. Although this is primarily a seafood restaurant we were both craving protein since we’d already had so much seafood. We ordered the filet wrapped in bacon with tamarind sauce. Neither of us had had tamarind before – neither one of us cared for the taste so we scraped it off. The underlying steak was cooked to perfection, medium rare and was very tender. We’ll definitely be going back, but for seafood.
User 2017-10-12
Mexican food with modern twist We went to this place for dinner. The location is beautiful with a wooden platform directly on the sea. The food was nothing special but definitely good. They serve Mexican cuisine with a modern/Western twist.
Tokyo 2017-09-17
Better view and cost less than hotel zone 1) check sunset time 2) reserve the restaurant at least 30min earlier.3) enjoy delicious dishes(including lobster and several typical Mexican and international cuisine) with beautiful sunset view.4) pay less than hotel zone. Almost 80% of hotel zone. Appetizers, a middle size lobster, two cocktails and desert costed just above 100usd.
London, United Kingdom 2017-09-05
nice setting The setting is lovely and the staff were really nice and friendly. A little overprices but decent food
Indianapolis, Indiana 2017-06-15
Great dinner Ok, this place would’ve received 5 stars. However, I didn’t care for the host at the beginning. We made our reservations online weeks before arriving to Cancun. However, it was not written in the book (although, we had our email receipt) so he took the next customer. Instead of helping the group of 9 women in his face.Then a waiter noticed us standing and set us up with a table. If it wasn’t for our waiters. This review would be totally different. However, they redeemed themselves. Everything was perfect. The table settings, wine and champagne options. Not to mention the cocktail referrals. I ordered the tuna steak which was perfect! Everyone seemed to love another dish with octopus on it. The garlic sauce on top seemed to be the winner of the evening. Also the ceviche was amazing!Must visit this place
Washington DC, District of Columbia 2017-06-14
Very romantic setting My wife and I had dinner at Navios for the first time in our 29 years of going to Cancun. It use to be a different restaurant that we also had never been to but changed hands this year. It is on the lagoon side of Cancun so it is a lot calmer and provides one of the best sunset views in Cancun. You can eat indoors or out on the decking which is very close to water level. That’s what we did and ate in a small palapa. It was so nice. We shared the seafood cocktail- too large for one person unless you are a big eater. It had shrimp, octopus and squid in a red sauce. Quite good. Although this is primarily a seafood restaurant we were both craving protein since we’d already had so much seafood. We ordered the filet wrapped in bacon with tamarind sauce. Neither of us had had tamarind before – neither one of us cared for the taste so we scraped it off. The underlying steak was cooked to perfection, medium rare and was very tender. We’ll definitely be going back, but for seafood.
User 2017-10-12
Mexican food with modern twist We went to this place for dinner. The location is beautiful with a wooden platform directly on the sea. The food was nothing special but definitely good. They serve Mexican cuisine with a modern/Western twist.
Tokyo 2017-09-17
Better view and cost less than hotel zone 1) check sunset time 2) reserve the restaurant at least 30min earlier.3) enjoy delicious dishes(including lobster and several typical Mexican and international cuisine) with beautiful sunset view.4) pay less than hotel zone. Almost 80% of hotel zone. Appetizers, a middle size lobster, two cocktails and desert costed just above 100usd.
London, United Kingdom 2017-09-05
nice setting The setting is lovely and the staff were really nice and friendly. A little overprices but decent food
Fremont, California 2017-08-16
Good Food with Amazing Sunset Came to Navios while in Cancún, on the recommendation of other TripAdvisors. Food was good, great flavors and many options. The views are exceptional; you can beat eating in a palapa on the water. Our waiter was no-nonsense; gave zero you-know-what’s, which was equal parts hilarious and refreshing. Only complaint we had was that the drinks seemed watered down. (Something I was willing to look past since the night we came there were two separate large, 20+, private parties). If you are lucky enough you will also be serenaded by Saxophone. Mind you, we believe the sax man playing the night we went was an alternate, because he played with a backing track and sort of just threw sax notes in when he felt like it. Very romantic setting. Good times had.
Fremont, California 2017-08-16
Good Food with Amazing Sunset Came to Navios while in Cancún, on the recommendation of other TripAdvisors. Food was good, great flavors and many options. The views are exceptional; you can beat eating in a palapa on the water. Our waiter was no-nonsense; gave zero you-know-what’s, which was equal parts hilarious and refreshing. Only complaint we had was that the drinks seemed watered down. (Something I was willing to look past since the night we came there were two separate large, 20+, private parties). If you are lucky enough you will also be serenaded by Saxophone. Mind you, we believe the sax man playing the night we went was an alternate, because he played with a backing track and sort of just threw sax notes in when he felt like it. Very romantic setting. Good times had.
Boston, Massachusetts 2017-11-02
Good meal first time, not a place for good cocktails Something is up the the alcohol.. We sat down for cocktails and some appetizers. We really just wanted some small bites and a FEW cocktails. The apps were very good however someone had found their way to the water in the vodka.. 4 martinis each, yes 4, not even the slightest buzz.. We are on vacation so that’s exactly what we were looking for.. The only buzz we got was paying the bill without one.. we even ordered them BONE dry!! They were just that, bone empty of alcohol. .. We had been there earlier in the week and ordered the same and they were great… Not fooling the professionals….
Boston, Massachusetts 2017-11-02
Good meal first time, not a place for good cocktails Something is up the the alcohol.. We sat down for cocktails and some appetizers. We really just wanted some small bites and a FEW cocktails. The apps were very good however someone had found their way to the water in the vodka.. 4 martinis each, yes 4, not even the slightest buzz.. We are on vacation so that’s exactly what we were looking for.. The only buzz we got was paying the bill without one.. we even ordered them BONE dry!! They were just that, bone empty of alcohol… We had been there earlier in the week and ordered the same and they were great… Not fooling the professionals….
User 2017-06-08
Great Atmosphere, food mediocre Even though the food was a bit mediocre, the view and atmosphere was all worth it! It is located on a lagoon where you are literally eating on the water. Some of the areas are draped like a cabana and others are just open air. Definitely would recommend to go and watch the sunset. The margaritas were very good though!
Leawood, Kansas 2017-06-06
Fair food, great service This was our second trip here, and it was kind of a letdown. the atmosphere is amazing as is the service. The food was fair at best. The shrimp were rubbery and the dessert was bland. Cant recommend this place anymore
User 2017-06-08
Great Atmosphere, food mediocre Even though the food was a bit mediocre, the view and atmosphere was all worth it! It is located on a lagoon where you are literally eating on the water. Some of the areas are draped like a cabana and others are just open air. Definitely would recommend to go and watch the sunset. The margaritas were very good though!
Leawood, Kansas 2017-06-06
Fair food, great service This was our second trip here, and it was kind of a letdown. the atmosphere is amazing as is the service. The food was fair at best. The shrimp were rubbery and the dessert was bland. Cant recommend this place anymore
Dublin 2017-11-26
Bland food and unwelcome We opteded for an octopus based starter and a steak and a tuna steak for the main dish, whilst the food was cooked well it lacked flavour.We booked a table via TripAdvisor 2 hours prior to arrival, the evening was spoilt by a large computer software meeting taking place within the same venue. For the the duration of our stay we had to endure speaches and promo videos being amplified by a loud PA system.Firstly the venue shouldn’t have taken our booking, alternatively upon our arrive we could have been warned prior to being shown to our seats.
Dublin 2017-11-26
Bland food and unwelcome We opteded for an octopus based starter and a steak and a tuna steak for the main dish, whilst the food was cooked well it lacked flavour. We booked a table via TripAdvisor 2 hours prior to arrival, the evening was spoilt by a large computer software meeting taking place within the same venue. For the the duration of our stay we had to endure speaches and promo videos being amplified by a loud PA system.Firstly the venue shouldn’t have taken our booking, alternatively upon our arrive we could have been warned prior to being shown to our seats.
Por onde anda o Grand Celebration?
O Grand Celebration, um dos grandes sucessos da extinta companhia espanhola Ibero Cruceros, realizou 6 temporadas consecutivas no Brasil, entre os anos de 2008 e 2014.
Após realizar sua última viagem pelo país em março de 2014, despediu-se e retornou à Europa. Nunca mais esteve por aqui.
E hoje em dia, por onde anda o Grand Celebration? Continua navegando por algum oceano ou foi enviado para desmanche?
Bora ler o texto!
Grand Celebration em Santos – 17 de dezembro de 2008
No Brasil
Em abril de 2008, o MS Celebration (nome original) foi “aposentado” da frota da Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) e transferido para a espanhola Ibero Cruceros (joint-venture entre a Carnival Corporation & plc e Orizonia Corporation).
Após ampla reforma interna e externa, renomeado para Grand Celebration, veio ao Brasil no mesmo ano para sua primeira temporada regular.
De 2008 a 2014, realizou roteiros pela costa brasileira, com escalas em praticamente todos os portos do país. Seus embarques eram realizados nas cidades de Santos, Rio de Janeiro e Itajaí.
O clima descontraído e informal, marca registrada dos cruzeiros Ibero, agradou muito aos hóspedes brasileiros e o navio foi um sucesso pela região.
Em março de 2014, realizou sua última viagem e foi embora para a Europa.
Grand Celebration – Imagens: Divulgação
Grand Celebration – Imagens: Divulgação
História
Construído pelo estaleiro Saab Kockums AB / Kockums Mekaniska Verkstads (Malmö / Suécia), em 1987, o MS Celebration fora encomendado para compor a frota da Carnival Cruise Line.
Pertencente à consagrada classe Holiday, suas viagens eram, predominantemente, pelos Estados Unidos e Caribe. Era, naquele momento, o maior navio da frota da CCL.
Celebration (Carnival Cruise Line) – Imagem: Carnival Cruise Line
Com o passar dos anos, e a construção de navios cada vez maiores e mais modernos, o Celebration tornou-se “antigo” para a companhia.
Em abril de 2008, 20 anos após o seu lançamento, a CCL anunciou a venda e transferência do cruzeiro para a companhia espanhola Ibero Cruceros. Seu novo nome era Grand Celebration.
Entre 2008 e 2014, realizou roteiros regulares pela América do Sul (verão do Hemisfério Sul) e Europa (verão no Hemisfério Norte). Foi um sucesso.
Em maio de 2014, após o regresso do Grand Celebration à Europa, foi anunciado que o navio seria transferido para a Costa Cruzeiros e renomeado como Costa Celebration. Suas viagens pela nova companhia iniciariam em novembro daquele ano.
Costa Celebration (Costa Cruzeiros) – Imagem: Kevin Izorce
Um dia antes da viagem inaugural, foi anunciada a venda do navio para um comprador “desconhecido”. Todas as viagens programadas foram canceladas.
No final de dezembro, foi divulgada a informação que o cruzeiro fora vendido para a companhia norte-americana Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line.
De fevereiro de 2015 a março de 2020, o “novo” Grand Celebration partiu em roteiros regulares de Palm Beach – Flórida / EUA com destino à Freeport, nas Bahamas.
Grand Celebration (Bahamas Paradise) – Imagem: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line
Devido à pandemia COVID-19, as companhias de cruzeiro paralizaram todas as viagens de navios pelo mundo.
Com muitas dificuldades financeiras decorrentes dessa paralização, em novembro de 2020, o navio foi vendido para demolição, em Alang / Índia, o maior cemitério de embarcações que existe.
Portanto, o querido e animado Grand Celebration não existe mais.
Infelizmente!
Curiosidade: Quando lançado em 1987, o MS Celebration se tornou o maior navio da companhia, e deu origem ao slogan “Most popular Cruise Line in the world”. A CCL transportava mais passageiros que qualquer outra empresa de cruzeiros do mundo.
FICHA TÉCNICA – GRAND CELEBRATION
Companhia: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line
Classe: Holiday
Ano de construção: 1987
Última reforma: 2014
Comprimento: 223 metros
Largura: 28 metros
Velocidade: 22 nós
Peso: 47.263 toneladas brutas
Passageiros: 1.896 (ocupação máxima)
Tripulação: 670
Decks: 12
Costumo falar aqui no Blog que algumas companhias de cruzeiro, e a Ibero se encaixa nisso, têm (ou tinham) “a cara” do brasileiro: animado, descontraído, festivo, informal etc. Por esse motivo, os navios fizeram tanto sucesso por aqui. Junta-se ao Grand Celebration, os irmãos Grand Mistral, Grand Voyager e o Grand Holiday (todos os 4 nunca mais retornaram ao Brasil).
A Ibero Cruceros não existe mais. O Grand Celebration também não. Ficam as ótimas lembranças e muitas saudades dessa época.
Vida que segue!
Volto em breve com novas notícias dos cruzeiros.
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Navio Grand Celebration
O navio Grand Celebration foi transferido para a frota de navios da Costa Cruzeiros. Aps mudar o nome para Costa Celebration e passar por uma reforma, o navio foi vendido para Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, que o renomeou com o nome anterior Grand Celebration. Veja abaixo o perfil do navio na poca que era conhecido como Grand Celebration e pertencia Ibero Cruzeiros, empresa extinta em 2014.
Informações sobre o navio Grand Celebration
Bandeira: Italiana Ano de construção: 1987 Tonelagem: 47.626 toneladas Comprimento: 224 metros Largura: 28 metros Passageiros: 1.896 Tripulação: 620 Piscinas: 3 Jacuzzis: 3 Velocidade: 21 nós Corrente Elétrica: 110/ 220 volts
Decks do navio Grand Celebration
Decks: 11 Deck 12 – Salinas – solarium, jacuzzi. Deck 11 – Valle Inclán – bar, solarium, discoteca juvenil, suítes. Deck 10 – Larra – restaurante, bar, piscinas, jacuzzis, solarium. Deck 09 – Pérez Galdós – bares, piscina infantil, parque infantil, academia de ginástica, salão de beleza, spa, salão com pista de dança, discoteca, cassino, teatro. Deck 08 – Alberti – restaurantes, Piano bar café, club juvenil, biblioteca, internet, sala de reunião, Sala de jogos de mesa, lojas, galeria de fotos, teatro. Deck 07 – Espronceda – cabines internas, cabines externas. Deck 06 – Unamuno – cabines internas, cabines externas. Deck 05 – Machado – recepção, cabines internas, cabines externas. Deck 04 – Rojas – cabines internas, cabines externas.
Cabines do navio Grand Celebration
Total de Cabines: 747 Tipos: cabines internas, cabines internas superiores, cabines externas, cabines externas superiores, suítes junior com varanda, suítes com varanda, suítes Royal.
A/ B – Cabine Interna Duas camas de solteiro, que podem ser convertidas em cama de casal, armários, secador de cabelo, TV, ar condicionado, telefone, banheiro, cofre.
C/ D/ E – Cabine Interna Superior Duas camas de solteiro, que podem ser convertidas em cama de casal, armários, secador de cabelo, TV, ar condicionado, telefone, banheiro, cofre.
F/ G – Cabine Externa Duas camas de solteiro, que podem ser convertidas em cama de casal, armários, secador de cabelo, TV, ar condicionado, telefone, banheiro, cofre.
H/ I/ J – Cabine Externa Superior Duas camas de solteiro, que podem ser convertidas em cama de casal, armários, secador de cabelo, TV, ar condicionado, telefone, banheiro, cofre.
K – Suíte Junior com varanda Dois dormitórios com duas camas de solteiro, que podem ser convertidas em cama de casal, ambiente com sofá cama e mesa, closet, banheiro privativo, banheira, secador de cabelo, TV, home theater, telefone, ponto de conexão à internet, ar condicionado, cofre, varanda privativa.
M – Suíte com varanda Duas camas de solteiro, que podem ser convertidas em cama de casal, sala de estar, ambiente com sofá cama e mesa, closet, banheiro privativo, banheira, secador de cabelo, TV, DVD, home theater, telefone, ponto de conexão à internet, ar condicionado, cofre, varanda privativa com vista parcial.
N – Suíte Royal Duas camas de solteiro, que podem ser convertidas em cama de casal, sala de estar, ambiente com sofá cama e mesa, closet, banheiro privativo, banheira, secador de cabelo, TV, DVD, home theater, telefone, ponto de conexão à internet, ar condicionado, cofre, varanda privativa.
Serviços do navio Grand Celebration
2 Piscinas 1 Piscina infantil 3 Jacuzzis Banho turco Bares Biblioteca Buffet Triana (restaurante) Cassino Centro médico Club Cinco Club Diez Discotecas Fitness Center Galeria de fotos Hidromassagem Internet Lojas Parque infantil Piano bar café Recepção Restaurantes Sala de jogos de mesa Sala de reunião Salão de beleza Sauna Solarium Salinas Spa Talassoterapia Teatro
Saiba mais: Roteiros do navio Grand Celebration. Roteiros do navio de cruzeiro Grand Celebration na América do Sul. Cruzeiro transatlântico do navio Grand Celebration. Lista de navios de cruzeiro da Ibero Cruzeiros.
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This crescent-shaped island resembles the Greek Santorini but is much smaller. Ilha Grossa is dotted with chains of craters, and to admire them, boats from Grao come to the small port of the island called Tofinho. The unusual natural beauty of the archipelago, animals and plants attracts tourists here. There are a lot of birds here, among them rare species of gulls, falcons and cormorants that build their nests here, and nimble lizards run along the ground. All animals living on the island are listed as endangered species, and therefore it is very important to protect them.
It is worth noting the island of Caragliot, located near Ilha Grossa, whose height reaches 32 meters. This is essentially a geological monument to a thousand-year-old volcano. The Columbret archipelago as a whole occupies 19 hectares, and its most important asset is the marine natural park with an area of 5543 hectares, which is located around the archipelago. It is here that you should dive with a mask to admire the unusual and colorful underwater world.
As the Natural Reserve of Columbret is protected by the Generalitat de Valencia, the number of visits is limited. Only 78 tourists are allowed per day in groups of no more than 20 people. Guided tours are available at 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 17:00 and 18:30 and are organized by private companies. Detailed information about excursions for those wishing to admire the volcanic beauty will be provided at the information center of the reserve, located in the Grao planetarium. Here you can also watch video projections and listen to an audio guide, which can become a theoretical preparation for a real visit to the Columbret archipelago.
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The Los Frailes Archipelago or the Lost World
Venezuela
The Los Frailes Islands are a dozen uninhabited islands northwest of Margarita Island. There doesn’t seem to be anything special there. We only heard that this is a great place for diving: the purest transparent water, marvelous corals, colorful tropical fish. Previously, in the era of the heyday of tourism on Margarita, many aspired to go there in order to master the technique of immersion in this paradise.
Maybe I would never have gone there, but one day, a Russian friend called and said that guests had come to them, a boat had already been hired and would we like to make a company – it would take only an hour and a half to sail. “Why not?” – I thought, and so began my trip to Los Frailes for three years.
The night before the first attempt to go to the islands, a terrible wind arose, almost a hurricane, although it was in the middle of summer, when strong winds are completely atypical.
We arrived at the bay at dawn, thinking that there was no wind on the other side of the island, but that was not the case. The wind whistled in my ears, ruffled the frail beach awnings, and the sea rolled rather steep waves towards the shore. At this time, the fishing boats were just returning with their catch. “Well,” we think, “if the boats went out to sea at night, then everything is not so scary.” We hid on the lee side of one of the fishermen’s houses and waited for our captain. The fishermen passing by stared in surprise at our, obviously tourist, group with backpacks. The most curious asked: ¿pa’ donde van? (where are you going?)
On hearing the word Los Frailes (Los Frailes), they smiled, shook their heads and repeated: el mar ‘ta muy picao, mucha ola (the sea is very rough, big waves).
The wait for the captain dragged on, and having nothing to do, we looked at the fishermen, and especially their catch, which was striking in the size of individual individuals. Fishermen dragged fish called Casòn (small meter sharks) and Mantaraya (a round fish, half a meter in diameter, similar in shape to a stingray, only it is not protected by an electric discharge, but has a spike 15 centimeters long on its tail). Dishes made from these fish are very popular on Margherita, but we cringed when we imagined meeting such a creature in the sea.
We ask, in which direction did you fish? – So here it is, near Los Frailes.
Finally, the captain came up and, yawning, said that we would soon be loaded, now they would only drive the boat to the shore. We timidly asked if it was dangerous in such weather? He shrugged his shoulders and followed the engine.
The fishing boats kept coming, and it was amazing that everyone caught these giant fish. And it even seemed that in each next boat they were larger than in the previous one. In our group there was a girl from Moscow, who, apparently, traveled a lot, including on the Internet, and had deep knowledge of how to behave in an extreme situation at sea. She monotonously expounded her theories, and in the meantime, nimble boys dragged the engine, took it to our boat in a rowboat, strengthened it and began to start it. The engine started, but immediately stalled. ” ¿Que paò? “(What’s happening) – we asked the captain. – “ Bien-Bien (Nothing-nothing),” the captain replied, looking thoughtfully at the sea.
Meanwhile, the Moscow guest turned to a story about how to behave if you suddenly meet a shark one on one in the sea: “ The main thing is not to get scared. You do understand that sharks, like any other animal, react to vibrations of fear. When a person is frightened, he secretes special enzymes of fear that excite sharks, and then they can attack “.
At this time, the engine did not want to work for the twenty-fifth time, and the captain, scratching his beard thoughtfully, said: “ Bueno, vamos a probar otro ( Well, okay. Now let’s try another one … )”.
– So, if the boat capsizes and we find ourselves in the water, – the tourist continued, – the most important thing is not to move and not be scared – sharks react to adrenaline and to movement.
Then I couldn’t take it anymore: “ Oh, let’s not go, it’s clear that this time it’s not fate “. We thanked the captain and walked to the car, followed by tired fishermen who continued to haul sharks and rayu from the boats.
So it would have remained history, but about a year ago, already other acquaintances began to call and offer a trip to Los Frailes. I agreed again, but for some unknown reason, the trip fell through this time as well. Here the excitement already took me, and I myself began to ask the neighbors which of the fishermen of our village could take them to the islands. At first everyone said that it was a couple of trifles to go to Los Frailes. Five times a day was appointed for the trip, but at the last moment either the motor broke down, or the battery failed, or the fisherman disappeared somewhere or even died.
“ What is there on these islands that does not let in?” I thought. And on December 19, it happened: for a very reasonable fee, we agreed with the captain of a large boat about the trip. We invited friends, including our neighbors campesino , who had never left Margarita in their lives. At 4 in the morning before the trip, I woke up from a terrible cold, my head hurt, chills beat – all signs of some kind of tropical fever, although nothing foreshadowed since the evening. « Well, here it is. There was a last reason not to go to Los Frailes, and this reason is in me … Well, no. I can handle myself somehow “.
And the trip took place. On the way there, I lay at the bottom of the boat half-delirious and looked at the black rain clouds behind the stern, which almost covered Margarita – there was a raging downpour. And ahead, on the horizon, Los Frailes already appeared, and above them – a dazzling blue sky. There were almost no waves, and the boat went like clockwork. The Margaretians looked at the sea with delight, as if they were absorbing it with all their cells.
We were taken around all ten islands, the largest of which is about 2 km long, and there are quite “little ones”. And then we moored at the pier of island Fraile Grande , where fishermen’s houses nestled against the rocky shore. The islands of Los Frailes do not have beaches – they are mountainous, outwardly rather dull, overgrown with cacti and thorns. Fishermen from Margaret built several simple huts here and live in them in shifts. The fishermen here are not alone, but work in artels. In addition to the huts, there is a small chapel of the Virgin – Virgen del Valle, which they consider the patroness of their craft. The fishermen from our boat quickly fried for us the fish they caught along the way, tying a baited line to the stern.
Everyone took out the homemade food they had stored, shared a bite to eat, treated the fishermen, and dispersed along the edge of the island – it was only possible to go a little to the left and right of the pier. In general, everything looked rather dull until we climbed into the water, wearing a mask or goggles for underwater vision. – ¡Ahi, mi madre quierida! (Mom dear!) – An extraordinary sight awaited us.
Red, blue, black corals and fish of all colors of the rainbow scurrying between stones and coral branches. Outlandishly shaped algae, bizarre stones covered with moss, crab-eye lanterns flashing in the sun, greetings from the alluring crab and its other brethren. Frankly, you would not expect to see such a number of marine inhabitants of various shapes and colors just a meter from the shore. And most importantly, they were not at all afraid of us – these strange huge bald mammals that were peeping at them from the surface. They swam alongside, touching our skin with their fins, tasting our bodies and sailing away, busy with their daily business. Some fish lived in stone caves, sometimes jumping out of them, flapping their lips when fish of a different breed swam nearby – like dogs that guard their booth from strangers.
Holding my breath (I didn’t have a tube), I looked at these beauties and suddenly thought: damn it, I need to inhale some air, it looks like I even forgot to breathe, enchanted by the beauty of the underwater world. I was just looking at a flock of purple fish with bright yellow dots! (- See the photos I found on this site Dive Site LOS FRAILES ISLANDS in Venezuela – DailyDive.com , this world can only be filmed with professional equipment.)
…. After lunch we started back. Margarita was getting closer and closer, and at the same time, a return to the world in which we used to live, to fuss, to engage in some kind of nonsense began … And this made me a little sad. But the dazzling color of the blue sea behind the stern filled me with peace, and the confidence grew in my soul that what had happened would not be forgotten and would always be with me, as a test for a place of purity and emptiness…
The rules for receiving all tourists have been established in the Canaries
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The rules for receiving all tourists have been established in the Canaries
The rules for receiving all tourists have been established in the Canaries – RIA Novosti, 02. 11. 2020
The Canary Islands have established rules for the reception of all tourists
The Canary Islands have become the first region in Spain where special rules for the reception of local and foreign tourists have been introduced, reports ATOR. RIA Novosti, 02.11.2020
MOSCOW, November 2 – RIA Novosti. The Canary Islands have become the first region in Spain to introduce special rules for the reception of local and foreign tourists, ATOR reports. A law has been passed requiring all travelers over the age of 12 to present a negative test for COVID-19 (valid for no more than 72 hours) when checking into a hotel, apartment or tourist villa. The administration of accommodation facilities is obliged to notify this requirement in writing when booking. If the tourist does not have a test, he will have to take an analysis at a clinic or laboratory already on the islands at his own expense. Accommodation facilities should provide information about such medical facilities. While waiting for the results, the guest cannot use the common areas of the hotel. If the guest refuses to provide test results or be tested, then the residence should be denied. The authorities of the Canary Islands will provide a “grace” period (15 days) until the law on the provision of PCR tests for coronavirus comes into force, so that information about the new rules for accepting travelers reached tourists and tour operators. In addition, the Spanish archipelago is launching another initiative to stimulate tourism. The autonomy is ready to pay airlines for the restoration of domestic and international routes, including with third countries. At the start of the winter season (November-December), about a million euros will be allocated for this purpose, in 2021 the Ministry of Tourism of the region plans to increase this amount. The maximum amount that each airline can receive when operating flights to the Canary Islands is 150,000 euros. Four euros will be paid for each brought foreign tourist, two for the domestic one. The Balearic Islands can follow the example of the Canary Islands. They are also ready to legalize PCR tests for travelers at the regional level in order to create safe “tourist corridors” with key entry markets.
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MOSCOW, November 2 – RIA Novosti. The Canary Islands have become the first region in Spain to introduce special rules for the reception of local and foreign tourists, according to ATOR.
Legislation passed requiring all travelers over the age of 12 to test negative for COVID-19 when checking into a hotel, apartment or holiday villa(valid for no more than 72 hours). The property management is required to provide written notice of this requirement at the time of booking.
If a tourist does not have a test, he will have to take an analysis at a clinic or laboratory already on the islands at his own expense. Accommodation facilities should provide information about such medical facilities. While waiting for the results, the guest cannot use the common areas of the hotel. If the guest refuses to provide test results or be tested, then the stay must be denied.
The authorities of the Canary Islands will provide a “grace” period (15 days) until the entry into force of the law on the provision of PCR tests for coronavirus, so that information about the new rules for accepting travelers reaches tourists and tour operators.
In addition, the Spanish archipelago is launching another tourism promotion initiative. The autonomy is ready to pay airlines for the restoration of domestic and international routes, including with third countries.
At the start of the winter season (November-December), about a million euros will be allocated for these purposes, in 2021 the Ministry of Tourism of the region plans to increase this amount. The maximum amount that each airline can receive when operating flights to the Canary Islands is 150,000 euros. Four euros will be paid for each foreign tourist brought in, and two for a domestic one.
The Balearic Islands may follow the example of the Canary Islands. They are also ready to legalize PCR tests for travelers at the regional level in order to create safe “tourist corridors” with key entry markets.
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Local historian and writer Sergei Kornilov offers readers another lecture in the AUCC project “Explanations” from the cycle dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the city of Vladivostok.
As you know, Vladivostok is located not only on the continental part, but also on nearby islands. To the south of the city there is a whole archipelago of 20 islands, which in the middle of the 19th century was called the Archipelago of Empress Eugenia, and now bears the abbreviated name of the Eugenia Archipelago. But who is Eugenia and why are the islands in Peter the Great Bay named after her? About everything in order.
Archipelago of Empress Eugenia is a chain of islands in the Peter the Great Bay of the Sea of Japan, stretched from the Muravyov-Amur Peninsula from north to south. The ridge is a natural boundary between the Amur and Ussuri bays. The archipelago consists of 20 islands: four large ones (Russky, Popov, Reinecke, Rikord islands) and 16 small ones. The largest about Russian occupies two thirds of the area of the archipelago. The most southern – about. Zheltukhin, extremely western – about. Tsivolko and to the east of all are the Verkhovsky Islands. Russky, Popov and Reinecke Islands are administratively subordinate to Vladivostok. The southernmost point of Vladivostok is located on Reinecke Island.
The archipelago was first partially mapped at the beginning of the 18th century by French cartographers. In 1709 – 1710. French Jesuits, commissioned by the Chinese Emperor Kangxi, compiled the first complete map of the Chinese Empire. The northern part of China was described by the Jesuits Regis and Zhartu – they were the first to map the territory of northeastern Manchuria – today’s Primorye.
The islands first appeared on European maps in the d’Anville atlas in 1734, but the French began to study the archipelago only in the middle of the 19th century. In 1854, the French corvette Capriciez (Capricious) was sent to the southern shores of the Ussuriysk under the command of Captain Roquemarelle. He made a rough inventory of the coasts and gave French names to some geographical features. The Amur Bay was then named after Guerin, the French admiral commanding the Pacific squadron, and the Ussuri Bay was named after Napoleon in honor of Napoleon III, the then Emperor of France (1852-1870). The archipelago, which was discovered by the sailors of the Caprisez corvette to the south of the peninsula, they named after the Empress of France, the wife of Napoleon III – Eugenie.
Empress Eugenie
Eugenie was the last empress of France, famous for her beauty and considered a trendsetter in Europe.
Her full name is Eugenia Maria Ignacia Augustina Palafox de Guzmán Portocarrero and Kirkpatrick de Platanasa de Montijo de Teba. She was born in 1826 in Granada (Spain). Eugenia’s father, Count of Montijo, fought under the banner of Napoleon during the Franco-Spanish War, and her mother was an Englishwoman, Maria Manuela Kirkpatrick. Prosper Mérimée was well acquainted with Eugenia’s parents, and there were rumors in Parisian society that Eugenia was his daughter.
Evgenia was educated in an elite Parisian boarding house. In 1852, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, the future Napoleon III, sent an invitation to the Palafox family to a ball at the Elysee Palace, where they met. Louis was fascinated by the Spaniard and soon proposed to her. This caused a scandal in Europe, since Eugenia Montijo was not of royal blood. It was an unprecedented case and the monarchs of Europe did not recognize this marriage for a long time. However, Napoleon III went against tradition. Before the wedding, he stated that he preferred the woman he loves to the woman he does not know. The wedding took place on January 30, 1853 in Notre Dame Cathedral.
Eugenia has played a huge role in the history and culture of France. The reign of Eugenie is a whole era in the French pleasure culture, it was she who introduced the fashion for comfort, perfume, travel and relaxation in hotels on the Atlantic coast. For example, the famous Eugenia Hotel in Biarritz was built by Napoleon III for his wife.
During the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1871. Eugenia replaced Napoleon III, who was captured by the Germans, and was the current Empress of France. 1873 widowed. She spent the last years in seclusion in a villa built on the Cote d’Azur.
Evgenia lived to a ripe old age and died in 1920 at the age of 94. Her body was buried in Farnborough (UK), where her husband and son are buried.
Exploration of the archipelago
After the French, the British began to explore the archipelago. In 1856, it was surveyed by British sailors of the Winchester and Barracuda ships. Here is what John Tronson, a member of the crew of the Barracut frigate, wrote to :
“On June 11, we visited the port of Dendas [Novik Bay, about. Russian]. This very beautiful bay is located on a large island lying to the south of the Gamelen Strait [Eastern Bosphorus], the entrance to the bay looks towards the Guerin Bay [Amur Bay] …
Not far from the entrance to the bay there was a Tartar house, next to which canvas awnings were stretched, which very much resembled a temporary fisherman’s dwelling. Several large canoes lay in a row on the shore, right in front of the house … Some were loaded with sea grass, others with tobacco. As soon as we approached the house, several tartars came out to meet me and my companions. The canoe crews enjoyed an outdoor dinner which consisted of fish, soup, potatoes and rice. Deftly wielding chopsticks, they squatted by small fires, from time to time interrupted by a puff from a smoking pipe, and with a vengeance again pounced on food. Dinner was cooked in shallow pans placed on a tripod over a fire. They very insistently invited us to share a meal with them, but we gratefully refused. Many of the natives looked like gypsies, their faces were swarthy from smoke and open to all winds. Some of them were strong, well-built, broad-shouldered and muscular, others were thin and tall. Their heads were unshaven, except for one well-dressed man; his head was shaved and his hair was pulled back into a ponytail. Evidently he was the leader of the others, besides he could read and write.
Inside the house was divided into two rooms; one served for the production of samshu (a kind of moonshine) and was used as a warehouse … Trepang was dumped in large quantities in the warehouse, dried and ready for long-term storage. It is highly valued by the wealthy in China, who believe it has sex-enhancing properties.”
The first Russian ships appeared near the islands in 1859, and in 1861-1863. the archipelago was explored by the expedition of Lieutenant Colonel Vasily Babkin.
Babkin Vasily Matveyevich (1813-1876) – lieutenant general, explorer of the northwestern coast of the Sea of Japan. His name is associated with the execution of the first detailed inventory and the development of a lighthouse service on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Based on the materials of the inventory, the first map of the Amur Estuary was compiled, maps of the coast of the Sea of Japan from the Tatar Strait to the river. Tumangan and a detailed map of Peter the Great Bay.
Early 1860s all the islands of the archipelago received Russian names, but the name of the archipelago remained the same – Empress Eugenia.
Since the 1930s the name of the archipelago was not mentioned on the geographical maps of the USSR. In the 1984 Peter the Great Bay sailing directions, the islands of Popov, Reinecke, Rikord and others are called “islands located south of Russky Island”. Historical justice was restored in 1994, when the register of geographical names of the islands again began to be called the Eugenia archipelago.
Russian Island
The largest island of the archipelago is comparable in area to the mainland of Vladivostok and is almost 100 sq. km. km. Its population, together with the FEFU campus, is 20 thousand people.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Russky Island was called the Far East Kronstadt. The mountainous terrain and steep banks made it an ideal place to build a fortress. The idea of this appeared long before the arrival of the Russians.
First evidence of Fr. Russian belong to the era of the kingdom of Bohai (VII – X centuries). According to legend, in the VIII century. The Bohai king went to Japan for a visit. On the way back, his ship got into a storm, lost control and, in pitch darkness, he was carried to the coastal cliffs. The situation was catastrophic. Then the king went on deck and began to pray to the gods. Suddenly, the clouds parted, the moon appeared and illuminated the entrance to the bay, where the ship took shelter from the wind and waves. It was the current Novik Bay on about. Russian. The king made sacrifices to the gods and commanded, in honor of the miraculous salvation, to build a temple and a fortress of Moonlight on the island. Before the arrival of the Russians, the island was called Yahanga-tun (Chinese) – the fortress of Moonlight.
In 1862 the island was explored by Babkin’s expedition and named after Kazakevich, the first governor of the Primorsky region. At the same time, another name was used – Russian Island. Two names argued with each other, appearing on different maps until the 1930s, until one and only one was finally established – Russky Island.
The first Russian population appeared on the island in 1866, when there were seven men and five women. At first, the island was under the jurisdiction of a civilian department, but in 1871 it was removed from civilian administration and transferred to the military ministry.
From 1899 to 1904, during the period of aggravation of relations with Japan, active construction of a fortress began on the island. After the Russo-Japanese War and the loss of Port Arthur, the construction of the Vladivostok fortress unfolded on an even larger scale. By 1915, on about. Russian were built 6 forts and 27 coastal batteries, powder magazines and cartridge stores, a pier for ships, a torpedo station, 4 telephone exchanges, caponiers and semi-caponiers, artillery workshops, military camps, piers, a brick factory, powerful radio stations, tens of kilometers of cables were laid and communication lines, equipped with powder and tunnel magazines. Of the 16 forts of the Vladivostok fortress, six were located on about. Russian.
By the beginning of World War I, Fr. Russian became the most powerful sea fortress in the world. Its fortifications and storehouses made it possible to keep the defense throughout the year. The population of the island was 23 thousand people. – mostly military.
Many celebrities served on the Russian Island. So in 1913 – 1914. one of the founders of the white movement, General Lavr Georgievich Kornilov, served in Russian. He commanded a brigade of a rifle division as part of the 33rd and 34th rifle regiments. Interestingly, at the same time, Max Kyuss, the author of the famous waltz “Amur Waves”, served as bandmaster in the 33rd regiment. In Soviet times, science fiction writer Sever Gansovsky, film director Nikita Mikhalkov, writer, actor and director Yevgeny Grishkovets, leader of the Mumiy Troll group Ilya Lagutenko took part in training on the Russian Island.
On Russky there is a branch of the Pacific Fleet Museum – the famous Voroshilov Battery, built in 1935-1939. She was armed with guns of the largest caliber in the USSR (305 mm) with a firing range of 40 km.
Despite the military past, a lot of protected areas have been preserved in Russky. There are especially many of them in the south of the island – far from the zone of active human activity. The bays of Spokoynaya, Krasnaya, Novy Dzhigit, the islands of Enegelm and Shkot, connected to the Russian sandbars, are wonderful places for summer holidays.
In 2016, the only Primorsky Oceanarium in the Far East was opened on Russky Island.
Popov Island
Popov Island is one of the three islands of the archipelago, which is part of the territory of Vladivostok. Administratively, it is part of Pervomaisky District. The area of the island is 12.5 sq. km. The population is about 1300 people.
Popov Island has been inhabited since ancient times – it was inhabited in the Neolithic era, and its first inhabitants were representatives of the Jankovo culture. Then the Bohai, Koreans, Manchus lived here, and in 1895 year there was a Russian population. The Manchu name of the island is Mama-sakha. The Russians first called it Rynda, after the Russian corvette that was the first to visit here.
“Rynda” – propeller-sail corvette. Built in 1856, armed with 11 guns. Crew 16 officers and 171 people. lower ranks. In 1858, the corvette left Kronstadt, under the command of Lieutenant Commander N.A. Andreev and in 1859 arrived in the Far East. In 1859, a detachment of corvettes “Rynda”, “Griden” and the clipper ship “Oprichnik” under the command of Captain 1st Rank Andrei Alexandrovich Popov watched the archipelago of Empress Eugenia. Then the second largest island of the archipelago was named Rynda, in honor of the flagship of the detachment. Later, the detachment commander became an admiral and Rynda Island was renamed Popov Island.
Popov Andrey Aleksandrovich (1821-1898) – Fleet Admiral. He graduated from the Naval Corps and served in the Black Sea Fleet. During the Crimean War, commanding the Taman steamship, he destroyed 6 Turkish ships. From 1858 he commanded a detachment of ships in the Pacific Ocean. In 1862-64. commanded a squadron sent to the United States to support the northerners in the Civil War between North and South.
O. Popova is one of the peaks of a vast underwater ridge stretching in the meridional direction. The Russky and Popov Islands are separated by the Stark Strait.
Oscar Viktorovich Stark ( 1846-1927) – admiral, naval commander, shipbuilder. Born in St. Petersburg, graduated from the Naval Cadet Corps, participated in many long-distance campaigns. He commanded the schooner Vostok, the gunboats Gornostai and Sivuch, the cruiser Vladimir Monomakh, and the battleship Pervenets. In 1898-1904. – Commander of Port Arthur and the Pacific Squadron. At the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War, he handed over command to Vice Admiral Makarov.
The Museum of the Far East Marine Reserve operates on Popov Island, whose employees organize excursions around the island. In Stark Bay, a settlement of an ancient man was discovered, who lived here 3-4 thousand years ago. Scientists and ordinary tourists to this day find a lot of fragments of ancient pottery in shell mounds
Before the revolution, the owner of Fr. Popov was a Vladivostok businessman of French origin, August Menard.
Frenchman August Menard settled in Vladivostok in 1875. He kept a bakery and supplied crackers to the maritime department. He got up on state-owned grubs and in 1890 rented the southern part of Popov Island. There he took up farming – he raised cattle, was fond of selection. Menard also bred sika deer on Popov.
In Vladivostok, Menard met a Japanese woman, Mori, who became his wife. They both accepted Orthodoxy and Russian citizenship, and Menard’s wife received the Russian name Vera. The two sons of the Menards, after the death of their father, continued his business, but in Soviet times their farm was nationalized.
Since the 1930s, Fr. Popov became the base of the Rybokombinat. There was a large fish factory here, which was famous throughout the USSR. There were so many fish that, as local old-timers say, when a shoal of saury or iwashi came up, you could scoop up a bucket of water and find 3-4 fish in the bucket. Unfortunately, fishing was carried out in a predatory way in the 1970s. the fish factory was closed.
In Soviet times, on about. Popov, several military facilities were built in the Vladivostok fortified area. Fortifications were built in 1930-1940s and served until the 1960s. Then they were abandoned. The most famous object is called “Perekop” and is located in the Stark Strait area. It was built in 1938 and from it there is an underground passage to the sea.
On the island Popov is one of the largest sandy beaches in the Vladivostok region in the Pogranichnaya Bay. In addition, it bears the unofficial name “French Coast”, preserving the memory of the discoverers of these places.
Reinecke
Reinecke Island is the most mysterious island of the archipelago. Named after Mikhail Frantsevich Reinecke, director of the Hydrographic Department of the Russian Empire. Reinecke is the only island named after a person who has never been to the Far East. All other nominal islands (Popov, Rikkord, Karamzin, Zheltukhin and others of the archipelago are named after the explorers of the Far Eastern seas, but Reinecke is not. But this is not its mystery. The fact is that Reinecke Island is the only large island in the world, which has no official geographical names, i.e. the name of the island is, but its bays, capes and mountains are not officially named in any way.0003
On the island Reinecke has archaeological sites, but a more or less reliable story begins with the arrival of Russians here. In 1890, August Menard, a Vladivostok merchant of French origin, rented the island. Here, the “dairy king of Vladivostok”, as he was called before the revolution, bred a special, Menard breed of cows, which gave record milk yields for the Far East. In addition, Menard began to develop quarries on the island. Roads were paved from Reynek’s granite in the city, retaining walls and foundations of houses were erected. At 19In 00, Menard sent granite from Reinecke to the All-Russian Exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod, where the mineral won first place as “the best building stone in Russia.”
August Menard died died in 1902. His work was continued by his sons Alexei and George. In particular, George became a major specialist in sika deer and in 1930 published the book Antler Farming, which is still exemplary on this topic. In 1933, Georgy Menard was arrested in Kamchatka and shot in connection with the case of AKO (Joint-Stock Kamchatka Society).
In 1930, the construction of a fish factory began on Reinecke, which determined the fate of the island for the next 40 years. Its population increased to 3 thousand people, thanks to which a kindergarten, a school, a club, a hospital and a maternity hospital appeared on the island. Here they caught and harvested flounder, ivasi herring, anfeltia (algae) – a natural source of agar-agar.
After the Second World War, from 1945 to 1950, Japanese and Korean prisoners of war worked at the quarries and the Reinecke fish factory. They built a new fish factory building and roads that are still in use. The prisoners moved quite freely around the island and even tacitly started families. At 19In 50, prisoners of war were removed from the island: some were deported, others were distributed to camps. According to the memoirs of the old-timers, many cried and did not want to leave.
After World War II, seafood stocks began to dry up due to total extermination, and in 1969 the fish factory on Reineck was closed. The island is deserted. Today, less than 20 people permanently live here.
Rikord Island
Rikord Island lies 32 km south of Vladivostok. Named after Admiral of the Russian Navy Pyotr Ivanovich Rikord.
Pyotr Ivanovich Rikord (1776 – 1855) – Russian admiral, traveler, scientist, diplomat, writer, shipbuilder, statesman and public figure. Born in Toropets, Pskov province (now Tver region) in the family of Prime Major of the Ingrian Regiment Johann Rikord and Maria (née Metzel) from Danzig.
In 1794 he graduated from the Naval Cadet Corps in Kronstadt. In 1795 he was assigned to a squadron sent to the North Sea, under the command of Vice Admiral Khanykov, to help England in operations against revolutionary France. The squadron stood idle for four years. Taking advantage of this, Rikord and his comrades lived in London, where they rented an apartment, took English lessons, improved in marine sciences.
In 1802, among 12 officers, he was sent to serve in the English fleet as a volunteer, to improve in maritime affairs. In 1805 he returned to Russia and in 1806 was appointed assistant captain of the sloop-of-war “Diana”, which was sailing to the Pacific Ocean.
In 1809 the sloop arrived in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, where Rikord spent two years. In the summer of 1811, “Diana” was engaged in the description of the Kuril Islands. On July 11, the captain of the sloop Golovnin, having gone with a small retinue to the island of Kunashir at the invitation of the Japanese, was treacherously captured. Rikord had to take command. Taking with him the Japanese Leonzaim, who was forcibly taken to Russia by Lieutenant Khvostov in 1804, and six Japanese rescued by the Russians from a wrecked ship, Rikord managed to gain confidence in the Kuril people. On October 7, 1813, through peaceful negotiations, he achieved the release of Golovnin and other sailors from Japanese captivity.
In 1817, Rikord was appointed head of the Kamchatka Territory. At first, it was extremely difficult for him. The region was subjected to disasters: the floods of 1816 and 1817, the chronic lack of fish and animals, epidemics, the disappearance of dogs due to a lack of fish and difficult communications required increased care. Over the 5 years spent as the head of the Kamchatka region, Rikord did a lot to turn the region from a backward and unprofitable region with a dying population into an outpost of the Russian Empire on the Pacific Ocean, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky from a small fishing village into a seaport. In 1819For actions in Kamchatka, Rikord was awarded the Order of St. Anna 2nd degree with diamond signs. In 1818, P. I. Rikord was elected a corresponding member of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences for his work on the study of Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands.
Length of about. Rikorda from northeast to southwest is 4 km. The greatest width is 2 km. The island consists of two parts, a large northern and a small southern one, connected by an isthmus 300 m wide. The total area is 4.9 km². The maximum height above sea level is 178 m. From the northwest, the coast of the island is mainly occupied by pebble beaches. From the southeast, the high shores abruptly break off to the sea with sheer cliffs. The length of the coastline is 13.3 km. There is no permanent population. Rikorda Island is the largest of the uninhabited islands in Peter the Great Bay.
Most of the island is covered with low-growing forest, consisting of Amur linden and scalloped oak. Dimorphant, aralia, Amur grapes, lemongrass, barberry, actinidia, wild rose, etc. also grow on the island. amphibians: – Far Eastern toads and Far Eastern tree frogs; mammals: raccoon dogs and foxes, roe deer and wild boars, as well as spotted seals living in abundance in coastal waters.
Wild nature of the island attracts tourists who come here from many regions of Russia.
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If you are lucky, you can even see the other Canary islands as well, such as Gran Canaria. Make sure you also take some time to hike and explore other areas of the Park. The volcanic landscape is simply fascinating.
Being pulled by a team of dogs in the snow with utter silence surrounding you allows you to be able to appreciate the stunning nature. You can choose to drive your own sled or be driven by a guide, relax and enjoy the views.
You can expect lots of snow and 10°F – 17°F (-30°C) is very normal. So make sure you pack extra warm clothes with high percentage wool base layers. High quality layers make such a difference.
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Today, it hosts a museum with artifacts from Catania and its region. The Greek/Roman Theater of Catania is another important sight you shouldn’t miss during your visit.
They all come with advantages and disadvantages, but from there you will not only be close to most of the tourist attractions but will also be in a great area.”
Take your time to marvel at the ornate and amazingly preserved mosaics on the upper floors and ceilings of the building. You can then cross Sultanahmet Square to the Blue Mosque. Another architectural wonder that was built in the 17th Century and decorated with over 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles.
Louis Appartements in Galata, just a few minutes from the metro station and close to many cafes and restaurants, has comfortable, gorgeous suites and an amazing roof terrace with views of the Galata Tower.”
This continued until Theseus killed the minotaur. While visiting the Palace of Knossos you will wonder the ruins and view the legendary throne room of King Minos. 
Surrounded by snow-dusted mountains, on the edge of a beautiful lake, it lives up to its lofty reputation as one of the most beautiful villages in the world. It is certainly one of the best winter destinations to visit in Europe.
Bundle up and wander the bucolic streets, getting lost in the maze of alleyways and staircases. Pop into warm cafes for streaming mugs of punsch or hot chocolate when you get too chilly. 
It is halfway between the south coast of Italy and the coast of Tunisia, in Africa. It is a beautiful spot and one of the best places to visit in January in Europe.
The spire-adorned jewel on the banks of the Vltava River should be on top of everybody’s bucket list.
It’s typically one of the coldest month. Based on averages, the warmest it could be is 0.8°C (33.4°F) or it might go as low as -4.9°C (23.2°F). 
However, Mallorca is great place to visit in January as well, especially if you are looking for a quiet holiday destination, without the summer crowds.
In summer, it is way too hot to attempt the long trails. In January, the temperature is just right.
There are also plenty of car hire companies at the airport if you want to explore the island and not base yourself in Palma.
It is just a 1-hour drive from Thingvellir National Park and less than 40 minutes drive from Reykjavik. 
(The train to Albufeira stops 7 km outside the city, so the bus is your best option.) Alternatively, there are transfers from Faro airport to Albufeira that you can take. Alternatively, check with your hotel for free airport pickup.
Try your hand at the famous Yellow Wines from the Jura, the MacVin digestif of a delicious dessert wine that goes by the name Vin de Paille.
But this Greek Island has lots to offer all year long. 
You have to walk up a good number of stairs to reach Pyrgos castle. This activity can be painful in the summer but it is perfect for January’s temperatures. At the top, you’ll find one of the best 360° views of the island.
The city of Pecs was founded by the Romans and also occupied by the Ottoman empire, thus it has some remarkable historical sights to visit. The area is famous for its wine and food and the restaurants serve some great options, including iconic Hungarian dishes like Goulash.
It is the most prominent building in the city and has four towers. You can visit the inside of the cathedral too, which is colourful with lots of decorative features. They display the history of the site very well throughout the building. You can also climb the cathedral’s tower which offers fantastic views across the city and nearby countryside.
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For those who want to stay somewhere a bit different, the Sunborn is a hotel on a yacht in the marina. There’s a swimming pool and fabulous views of the rock from the sundeck.”
However, in winter most people visit for the skiing and it’s been built up around this. 
Most evenings, there’s some sort of event running, so it’s a great place for everyone!
Just be wary the further down you are, the harder the hike to reach the slopes.”
Located on the east coast of Ireland, Dublin has a variety of things to offer travelers. 
It is fun and a pretty cool experience.
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Weather favorable for passive recreation and for walking to tourist attractions and places of interest.
Early in the afternoon the air warms up to a nice mark of +24 degrees, and sometimes up to +26°C. the Number of rainy days decreases significantly. If in the first half of may, the rains reminded him of himself, once for three days, the closer to June the rain can go only once a week.
And although this month is hardly a dip in the cool watersocean, yet nothing will prevent the ability to have a great time.
Also in the evening will not interfere with jacket or sweater.
If you want to swim, for such purposes it is better to use the heated pool.
It is considered the most popular place at fans of active rest, because he was very windy.
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The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) is the most common to see while snorkeling. The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) shows up periodically. The turtles of Tenerife can be seen year-round.
First, the turtles are quite curious so they will often approach you if you give them space. Do not harass the turtles. Move away if they show stress or are going up for air. Additionally, quietly approach from the side of the turtle so you don’t surprise it. Don’t touch or try to feed the turtle. Finally, wear biodegradable sunscreen (or don’t use sunscreen at all) and take all trash with you as turtles might mistake litter for food.
Stay right on this road near a market and playground until you reach the beach. Park along the road or in spaces in the neighborhood.
We found this option so much better as we could spend as much time as we wanted snorkeling with the turtles. Both times we went we always saw more sea turtles than the tour groups as we spent more time in the water.
Gran Azul Tours can provide you with a mask and snorkel. However, if you plan to do any other snorkeling on Tenerife, bring your own. Here is the gear I used and recommend.
But I actually want to make a trip where I book and then everything just fits. So the concept of Silversea has convinced us: You go on board and don’t have to worry about anything. Everything is included. Well, except for the spa.
I proactively contacted Silversea, and we were easily able to rebook with all our options even before the official cancellation. Then we were told that the Caribbean itineraries would definitely take place….
What was important to you about that ambiance?
For example, our sunglasses were always polished and so on. My personal highlight and a nice surprise was breakfast on the balcony. Not only that, like in any hotel, someone brings a cart with your breakfast items to your room, and that’s it. Our butler also completely set up the table on the balcony. And if we forgot to pick out breakfast the night before, he just brought us something because he knew what we liked. That really was that icing on the cake.
Of course, compared to a luxury hotel, Silversea is much more expensive at first. But when including all the meals, the drinks, the excursions that I have to book extra at a luxury hotel, it’s better value for money on the ship.
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This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners. Matches and normal lighters are allowed onboard. However “torch lighters” and novelty lighters that look like guns are not allowed onboard. Torch lighters emit a powerful concentrated flame, and are therefore prohibited.)
Scissors with blades less than four inches are allowed.
Bliss Cruise is set to provide our special touch on this experience with an 8 day/7 night Spain intensive voyage that departs from Barcelona and highlights a stop in Casablanca, Morocco. The ship sails from Barcelona at 6:00 pm but it is strongly recommended that you arrive at least one day before the cruise so you do not miss the ship due to flight delays. The cruise will return to Barcelona and debarkation will begin at approximately 8:00 am. You should not book your return flight prior to 1:00 pm.
You’ll find a museum commemorating his birth here, which is a must-visit destination for art fans. Elsewhere, be sure to spend some time in the city’s Alcazaba, a 11th-century citadel that is home to three palaces, beautiful gardens, and opulent fountains.
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With easy access to the Spa, open decks, swimming pool, our great restaurants—as well as our newest venue, The Living Room, the Club Spa Suites surround you with organic, elegant décor, and the finest, most soothing amenities. Suites feature a comfortable sitting area, daily delivery of healthy snacks, plush robes and slippers, and in-room spa music. For the ultimate in serene surroundings, the spacious glass-enclosed spa soaking tub and separate rain shower bring the outside in, with views to the endless seas beyond. Should you need anything, your English-trained butler is never more than a call away, ready to assist with reservations, private parties, dinners for two, and much more. (Deck 9)
Should you need anything, your English-trained butler is never more than a call away, ready to assist with reservations, private parties, dinners for two, and much more. (Deck 8)
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Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight! 
Will you be spending a lot of time in the cabin? Do you want to wake up and drink coffee on the balcony? A small cabin with no window isn’t a good fit for passengers that are claustrophobic. Make sure to determine your needs ahead of time and book a cabin size accordingly.
Although they had known each other since childhood, it was only in the last few years that they even had considered each other as possible romantic partners. 
She also met other people much like herself, including men. 
They were where they wanted to be—or so they thought. 
They view love as a journey.
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They became an extended love letter to his wife, the original Kathleen for whom the yacht was named.
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It took every penny they had and six years, from 1933 to 1939, to construct a seaworthy double-ended ketch, carefully crafted and designed to withstand ocean sailing. But the outbreak of war delayed their departure. By the time it was safe to travel again, the couple had two children, 14-year-old Michael and 11-year-old Maris. Jack and Kathleen came to a reluctant realisation: to achieve their cherished goal, Jack would have to leave behind his beloved wife and their young family.
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El Hierro opened a new hydro-wind power station in 2015 and it is already producing more than half of the energy needed by the island.
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Together with the fog caused by the weather, this grove constitutes El Hierro’s landmark. Furthermore, there are many observation points (miradores) on the island, from which you can marvel at El Hierro’s nature and landscape. The most famous one is probably Mirador de la Peña. An extraordinary attraction is the Lagatario Museum, a breeding station for the rare Komodo dragons. These reptiles were considered extinct but they were rediscovered by a hiker in 1970 and are a protected species now.
In Franco’s times (1936-1977) El Hierro became known as the island for banned critics of the regime. Visitors can learn more about the development and history of the island’s population in the Guinea Ecomuseum Cultural Park (an archaeological and ethnographic museum). In den Casas Guinea, a group of old houses, you can get a feel for the lifestyle of the island’s former inhabitants. Special cultural highlights on the island are the Bimbache openART Festival, which exhibits contemporary art, and the procession of Virgen de los Reyes, which honours the island’s patron saint. Since 1974, the virgin of the three Magi (Nuestra Señora de los Reyes) has been celebrated every four years in this parade of 28 kilometres of length as well as on many holidays, usually accompanied by processions, dances and Canarian wrestling matches. Canarian wrestling is the number one sports on El Hierro and it is characterised by simple rules.
The wrestler who first touches the ground (with any body part except for his feet) is the loser. Another speciality on El Hierro are the dancers bailarines. They perform at religious celebrations and are a regular feature of processions. Their costumes consist of skirts, trousers and short aprons and their music is characterised by castanets, drums and concert flutes. Worthwhile towns on El Hierro are the capital Valverde with the church Santa María de la Concepción (the island’s main church), La Frontera with its village church as well as the well-known bell tower and El Pinar. Another interesting sight is the lighthouse Faro de Orchilla at the island’s western tip, which was considered the primal meridian for a long time and provided the basis for many maps. Furthermore, there is a fascinating open-air museum in the El Golfo Valley.
As the island and its restaurants have been spared from mass tourism so far, there are many opportunities of enjoying and getting to know the native cuisine. The main food is without doubt fish, which is caught and prepared freshly here. The well-known Canarian papas arrugadas (“wrinkled potatoes”) are served with it. In addition, visitors can taste goat meat, small tortillas stuffed with cheese (quesadillas) and a vegetarian gofio purée (made from cereal and many other ingredients like raisins, bananas or honey) during a meal on El Hierro. There is hardly any industry on the island. Its main sources of income are tourism, agriculture and fishing. A special product is the queso herreño. This famous cheese is made of three types of milk: cow’s, goat’s and sheep milk. Besides this dairy product, art handicraft like weaving, pottery or carvings are beautiful souvenirs.
There are several beautiful beaches on the island (e.g. Playa del Verodal, Las Playas, Playa de Timijiraque) and several breakwaters as well as natural pools, in which you can bathe all year. However, El Hierro is much more suited for divers, hikers and mountain bikers. Natural pools and diving areas offer crystal clear and clean water as well as a colourful and diverse underwater world for diving tours. In addition, many diving courses are offered, for example in the diving school in La Restinga. Hikers can pursue their hobby and enjoy the native landscape of the smallest Canary island on trails in the middle of forests, mountains and lava rocks. A popular hiking destination is the peak of the Malpaso. Since the weather often changes quickly, it is important that you carry both swimwear and rainwear. Cycling is also possible on El Hierro.
Mountain bikers can explore the island on lava pistes far from the roads.
But it’s often only the larger islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Gran Canaria that get all the attention as they’re more accessible and built up.People often don’t realise that there are alternative Canary Islands destinations within easy reach of the main islands for day trips or overnight stays.The islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro lie to the west of this collection of Atlantic islands. Look for them on a Canary Islands map and you’ll see how small they are comparatively. They’re each unique and have fascinating cultural and geological histories to be discovered.
It’s both a World Biosphere Reserve and a Starlight Reserve, so if you want to get back to nature, then this is the perfect option for you.The northernmost of all of the Canary Islands, it’s famous for its microclimates, a result of the Atlantic Ocean and the island’s volcanic topography. Just be aware that you might be in full sunshine in one valley, and suddenly find yourself being rained on in the next.Like all of the Canary Islands, La Palma was shaped by fire, with the last big volcanic eruption in 1971.There are enough things to do on La Palma to keep you busy for days or even weeks, from hiking in the Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente to lying on the black sand beaches.But for anyone more pressed for time who wants to base themselves in Tenerife for their holiday, there are multiple ferries running between the two islands. There are flights available too, but we always recommend taking to the high seas, because it’s more of an adventure and normally kinder to the environment.
Spend at least one night on La Palma before heading back to your hotel in Tenerife, and you’ll be amazed at the contrasts between the two islands.No matter how long you’re staying, it’s best to rent a car to get off the beaten track and explore some of the Canary Islands’ hidden gems.
When it comes to La Gomera tourism, expect winding roads, spectacular views, very few fellow visitors and a sensation that you’re travelling back in time.La Gomera is within easy reach of Tenerife, with only an hour on the ferry, making it a great day trip, and just over two hours from Gran Canaria. All in all, it’s the most accessible of all three of the lesser-known Canary Islands destinations.Whilst you’re on the island, be sure to make a point of eating plenty of the local produce, as La Gomera is famously tropical and produces large amounts of delicious bananas and avocadoes, to name just two.
Visiting it is like visiting a land that time forgot.The original inhabitants of this island were the bimbaches, who lived on the island from at least 120 AD until it was conquered by Spain. Christopher Columbus stopped both here and in La Gomera on his way to the Americas. Before he first set foot in the Americas, many Europeans believed this island to be the end of the world.Only about 20,000 tourists make it here per year now, so you’re almost guaranteed peace and quiet. Enjoy the trails, the beaches, learn about the island’s history and culture or even explore the underwater landscape at some of the famous dive sites.Again, the best way of getting to the island of El Hierro is hopping on a ferry from Tenerife or Gran Canaria, preferably with a rental car, so you can get around the island. It’s a fairly long voyage so you’ll want to stay a night or two to make it worth it.Whichever of these Canary Islands destinations you choose to visit on your next holiday, or whether you choose to go Canary Islands hopping, you’re sure to be won over by their incredible, unique landscapes teamed with their interesting histories and delicious traditional foods.
Don’t reduce several gorgeous islands down to just the best known.
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There’s something for everyone.
It takes almost three hours to fly from Spain’s capital city Madrid to the islands.
You may even see snow toward the top of Teide.
If you’ve never visited the Canaries, Tenerife is a terrific place to start. It offers 43 miles of white and black sand beaches, 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a remarkable variety of geographic options—from other-worldly desert landscapes, to mountain peaks, lush green forests, and stunning seascapes.
In these forests you will find ferns with fronds 5-6 feet in length. And after a hike through the forest, why not taste top-quality wines from one of the local vineyards. Some vineyards feature varietals found in very limited places in the world, plus organic grapes, since there are so few bugs native to the island.
The island’s terrain is dominated by Garajonay National Park, the world’s largest pre-glacial forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a natural paradise, home to species that have disappeared in other parts of the world. Visitors can walk through a green mass of prehistoric vegetation unique to the Macaronesian region. Millions of years ago, this vegetation covered the tropics and now survives only in La Gomera thanks to its temperate climate. 
Similar to Tenerife, Lanzarote has a wide array of accommodations with beaches of golden sand and bright blue waters. The island was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993. And in 2015, it became the first destination in the world to receive a Biosphere Responsible Tourism Certification.
In fact, almost a quarter of the island of Gran Canaria is beach. This includes a protected reserve of huge sand dunes stretching in layers out to the sea.
The summer trade winds and winter swells of the Atlantic make this a year-round surfers’ paradise. Sailors, scuba divers, and big-game fishermen are all drawn to these clear blue Atlantic waters where whales, dolphins, marlin, and turtles are all common sights.
Due to these limitations, the island is charming and very quiet and, compared to the other islands, without any luxury or over-tourism. It maintains a more traditional look and social structure that we know from colonial Spain. 
So, when you ask me, “Which Canary island is your favourite?” or “Which Canary Island should I visit?” – it’s impossible to say.
This rule gives the island an elegant and clean feel.
This adults only hotel features swimming pools, wellness centre, beach bar and organised entertainment throughout the day. There are loads of sporting activities available in the immediate area, such as sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, hiking, running, golf and tennis.
There are many facilities available to guests, such as WiFi, gym, swimming pools, Jacuzzi, pool bar, restaurants, sauna and children’s club.
There is also a great line up of live acts every night, to keep the whole family smiling.
The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.
From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day increases by 53 minutes, implying an average daily increase of 1 minute, 46 seconds, and weekly increase of 12 minutes, 24 seconds.
From bottom to top, the black lines are the previous solar midnight, sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and the next solar midnight. The day, twilights (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and night are indicated by the color bands from yellow to gray.
The black lines are lines of constant solar elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon, in degrees). The background color fills indicate the azimuth (the compass bearing) of the sun. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries of the cardinal compass points indicate the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).
The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.
Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night.
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We can´t say with any certainty when it will rain, but sometimes there can be storms . The best advice is to be prepared just incase.
Some are off the beaten tourist track and will need a hire car or some independent modes of transport as public transport is not guaranteed.
The beach is enormous and even if there is an escape attempt, as long as you have encamped in a good location there is no way mum or dad won’t catch the offender before they reach the shoreline. There are plenty of beach bars to get snacks and small spar supermarkets dotted around. There is a large burger king in the port of Alcudia as well as several big-name fast-food outlets. The beach bars are expensive, but there are also many small mom and pop fast food places that are value for money. 
Son Serra De marina can be described as a village that comes to life in the Summer time and hibernates in the winter time as most of the buildings are summer or weekend houses.
It is an indigenous species of pig from the islands with a particular skin type that gives it the ability to withstand the different challenges the Balearic climate can throw at it. The pigs live in the open air all year round foraging for acorns, figs, and fruit from the extensive orchards that Rancho Grande has. This gives them a quality that cannot be said of any Mass-produced animals.
Each year, the Fira de Ses Herbes celebrates the olive leaf, rosemary, orange flower, the fern, estepa Joana, and arrayan. Estepa Joana is St. John’s Wort, while arrayan is derived from an Arabic word for the aromatic plant, and in Selva, this refers to myrtle.
Locally-produced concentrated sugars from grapes, figs, and carobs were added and took away most of the astringent flavour. Palo, a dark liqueur, is now enjoyed in the Balearics before dinner to whet the appetite.
El Terreno, then just a suburb of Palma, became a popular place for visitors. The city was naturally at the heart of this tourism. In time, coastal parts of the island also started to open up to tourism.
Enthralled with the beauty of Pollensa, many of the Royal Navy sailors returned to holiday in Mallorca and they spread the word of Mallorca’s beauty worldwide.
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04 inches (0.9 mm) of precipitation, while the dryest month in Palma de Mallorca is July with a 1.8% chance of precipitation on a typical day and gets 0.04 inches (0.9 mm) of precipitation. These graphs show the probability of it raining/snowing in May and the amount of rainfall.
9 kph). The windiest month is February with an average wind speed of 15.5 mph (24.9 kph), while the calmest month is July with an average wind speed of 9.3 mph (14.9 kph). This graph shows the average wind speed in Palma de Mallorca in May based on historical data.
The average daily temperature now increases to a warm 19 Celsius.
This temperature will continue to increase towards the end of the month. Swimming conditions tend to be better in the summer months but the end of May will be suitable also. The following 4 – 5 months are when the sea temperature is at it’s best here. You can visit this link to see the current temperature of the sea in the capital city, Palma.
This beautiful city can sometimes be a shade cooler than the island average. Another small downside is the amount of rainfall in these parts. Palma could see a few extra days of rain in comparison to other areas.
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5°C at the hottest part of the day. Sunrise is before 07.00, ideal for cyclists or hikers keen to explore the island before before lunch. The average temperature climbs to around 17°C in the evening, so you can really settle in and enjoy an al fresco dinner and sunset at around 21.00. 
Here you can enjoy medieval-inspired arts & crafts, food, drink and live entertainment around the 14th-century castle. It’s a great day out for the whole family to enjoy! 
There are various performances taking place at the magnificent setting of Son Marroig. International pianists, violinists, cellists and a string quartet will feature over the summer. 
Many companies offer group boat trips where you buy a ticket, and join a group on a day, half day or sunset cruise.
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Both tourists and locals choose Cala Gran for relaxation. 
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But still, a full-fledged beach holiday is still far away. For those who are more interested in cultural and sightseeing life, a trip to the island in May will be just right! We hope that the Tour-Calendar answered your question whether it is worth going to Mallorca in May! 
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At this time, the cold sea has an average temperature of +18.6°C. There is practically no rain, about 0 days per month, 5.0 mm of precipitation falls. Sunny weather lasts at least 25 days. According to the reviews of tourists who have visited Spain, it is worth going on vacation to Mallorca in May. 
7°C, the minimum recorded values are +18.3°C. At night, the temperature in Mallorca in May drops to +18.1°C…+12.9°C. On average, the difference between day and night is 7°C. What is the weather forecast in Mallorca at the end of May and the beginning of the month indicated on the chart, in Spain almost everywhere the situation is similar. 
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Majorca is one of the sunniest months of the year. 
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Puerto del Carmen was originally a small fishing village, and even though it has become a very lively holiday hub, the old harbor is still a delightful place to visit, boasting some excellent seafood restaurants. The waterside promenade doubles up as the main strip – it’s packed with bars, clubs, and restaurants, and it also looks out over a trio of beaches.
2 – Can you expect rain in November in Puerto del Carmen?
Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 59°F / 15°C.
In November, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 87°F / 31°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 78°F / 26°C. When comparing November with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 91°F / 33°C. And slightly more than December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C.
2 inches / 4 mm of rain. And slightly less than December, which sees around 0.3 inches / 8 mm of rain
When comparing November with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly higher than October, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. And almost equal to December, with around 11 sunny days 
The Playa Grande, Playa Chica and Playa Pocillos.
It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.
If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.
We think that November a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain for most visitors.
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Puerto del Carmen was originally a small fishing village, and even though it has become a very lively holiday hub, the old harbor is still a delightful place to visit, boasting some excellent seafood restaurants. The waterside promenade doubles up as the main strip – it’s packed with bars, clubs, and restaurants, and it also looks out over a trio of beaches.
2 – Can you expect rain in February in Puerto del Carmen?
Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 53°F / 12°C.
In February, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 82°F / 28°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 48°F / 9°C.
January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. When comparing February with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. And slightly less than March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C.
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The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.
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It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.
If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.
We think that February a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain for most visitors.
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Pay attention to the metal versions of bird houses, they are easier to wash, and simply scald with boiling water for disinfection. 
To provide birds with calcium, ground egg shells or chalk are given (can be hung on a hook). Charcoal is also needed – they canaries are treated in case of malaise. Pharmaceutical charcoal is perfect. All these top dressings are placed in a dedicated feeder. Don’t forget to change them weekly – the birds contaminate the contents of the bowls. 
Other health problems can only be determined by a veterinarian. Find out how to independently examine the bird. So, the canary is carefully taken in the palm of your hand, its head is fixed with the index and middle fingers, and the body is turned upside down. Very quietly, the owner blows lightly on a place not covered with feathers. It is called apteria. If panicles of new feathers or hemp are visible, then this means that the bird is shedding. She may need to be fed special food. If the aptery is completely covered with fat, then your canary needs a diet and a transplant into a larger cage – a kind of gym. 
A cage for canaries should include at least three feeders: for mineral feeding, grain and soft food. A bath is obligatory, preferably a hanging one – these birds love to “splash in the water”. No hanging – put at least a ground bath in the cage, not too light or attached so that the canaries do not turn it over. Drinkers should be placed with spouts inward, and fasteners outward. This will make it easier to fill them up. That, in principle, is all that canaries need. The maintenance and care of them will consist in cleaning and feeding – as you can see, there is nothing complicated about this. The main thing is that everything is done regularly and accurately. 
Having noticed these signs, the canaries need to lengthen the daylight hours: later throw fabric over the cage. At the same time, the share of vitamin feed in the diet of birds should be increased: greens, sprouted grains, vegetables, fruits. If the courtship process is successful in canaries, the first egg will appear in a week, after which the female will rush for another 2-3 days. 
Remember that the canary eats greens willingly and with pleasure. In summer, it is sometimes easy to pick the leaves of dandelion, lettuce, sorrel or young plantain. Out of season, bell peppers, apples and grated carrots are suitable. In the end, in the same pet store you can buy greens for sprouting. Just don’t be zealous with the amount of vitamins, since the bird’s stomach can react negatively to such “care”. 
The presence of drafts is easy to check with a burning match or candle. If the flame fluctuates, then there is a draft. 
It can also be easily replaced if necessary. However, keep in mind that canaries are very active birds and will most likely scatter sand around the cage. Therefore, it is best to line the bottom with absorbent paper – it is not difficult to change it, and there will be less debris. 
It is good if the aviary is located near the window. 
Tin pallets bend easily. If you make a pallet from separate tin sheets, gaps will form between them. It is difficult to choose litter and leftover food from them. 
Rats can even eat chicks sleeping on the floor. To prevent the appearance of rodents, it is necessary not only to periodically clean the enclosure, but also to beat half a meter of walls from the floor and the floor itself with iron sheets. Make sure there are no gaps. 
In accordance with official data, in Tenerife in the daytime the average air temperature remains +21 degrees. At noon, it can be much hotter, so we strongly advise you to bring sunblock with you. At night it is still cool (about 15 degrees Celsius), so warm clothes and comfortable closed shoes will not be superfluous. 
While the minimum temperature at night dropped to 14°C. Average daytime and nighttime temperatures during February are 20°C and 17°C respectively. 
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures during February are 20°C and 16°C respectively. 
As a rule, meteorologists refer to the February weather as “partly cloudy” or “cloudy”. Precipitation in the form of rain is possible 1-2 times a month. At such times, the flow of tourists decreases. However, this does not mean that they do not exist. Holidays in February are great for walking and sightseeing tours. In addition to architectural monuments, visitors can witness events such as the Almond Festival in Gran Canaria, which turns into a real folklore celebration with songs and dances, accompanied by a tasting of sweets and local wines. 
Hotels also please with pleasant rates. The only thing is that during the carnival period there can be a big stir in the capital, due to which cheap rooms will be unavailable. 
Some days there was a light breeze, but it was cold. During walks, he did not interfere, but when he left the water, it became cool from him. It was sunny all day, no rain. 
So do not believe the forecasts, but look at the data for the last year by month. 
During the day you will need light clothing – dresses, shorts with T-shirts. Don’t forget swimwear. It gets cold in the evening. You will need a warmer jacket – a sweatshirt or fleece, plus jeans or pants. If you go on an excursion to the Teide, then the clothes (including the jacket) in which you will arrive from Russia will come in handy. The volcano is very cold. If it is +23 degrees on the coast, then on Teide it is about 0 degrees. Sometimes it even goes up to -6. It’s just cold in there. You will need warm clothes for a trip to the capital of the island. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, I was also comfortable only in a jacket and jeans. It is much colder there than in the south. 
The archipelago is dominated by a tropical trade wind climate , it is dry and warm throughout the year. Interestingly, the weather over the Canary Islands is shaped by the interaction of African dry harmattan winds and wet trade winds from the Atlantic. 
At the foot of the volcanoes – warm and dry, but the higher, the cooler the climate becomes. Even in summer, you can see a snow cover near the hills of volcanoes. Because of this, the largest of the islands of the archipelago are called separate miniature continents. 
Year-round “plus”, the constant temperature of the water in the lagoons, the bright sun and the absence of scorching heat – all this creates excellent conditions for tourism regardless of the division into seasons. 
Average temperature +23°C, water +19°C . Windy. Time for New Year’s tours for a bronze tan, great diving and surfing. 
You can not only soak up the prickly volcanic black “sand”, walk 17 kilometers along the volcanic tunnel, look inside the crater of a real volcano, but even taste dishes prepared “hot-heat” of volcanic lava. 
In Tenerife +29°C, water temperature up to +23°C. 
But local authorities pay special attention to this process, a special warning system has been developed, and, in an emergency, all measures are taken to ensure the safety of local residents and numerous tourists. 
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Breeders called this finch royal. 
) belongs to the order of passerines, family of finches, genus of canary finches. This bird is considered the progenitor of all breeds of domestic canaries. It lives in the Canary and Azores, as well as in Madeira. 
Their shell has a bluish-green tint with dark speckles. The female incubates the eggs for about 13 days. At this time, the male sits on a nearby branch and sings songs, turning from side to side. 
At the end of the molt, the canaries again gather in small flocks and begin to roam in search of food. 
Many bones are fused at the end of the wing. Three fingers on the hand are covered with skin and hidden under feathers. This part of the wing is the support for the flight feathers. The paws of canaries are very thin and tenacious. On each paw there are 4 long thin curved fingers, 3 of which are directed forward, and 1 backwards. 
But this does not mean that the plumage of a bird has only a yellow color. There are three main types of domestic canaries. 
Kenar breeders especially distinguish green and yellow individuals. Red birds are spectacular, but their voices do not caress the ear. Variegated ones without scarlet shades in feathers sing wonderfully. The arias are performed only by the male. The bird sings throughout the year, with the exception of the molting time. The most remarkable performance is in February-March, when the mating season is underway. The female only sings along: short, rare, less melodious. Caring for canaries of any kind is the same. Everyone who decides to have a bird should know the conditions for keeping a pet. 
Door on the side, stainless steel double bottom – a characteristic of a good cage. The double bottom will allow you to easily clean the cage, changing the sand in it, and will facilitate the necessary regular disinfection. 
Clean, river, dry sand is also applicable as bedding. 
The drinking bowl is installed between the bars of the cage in any place convenient for the bird. 
When the female lays the last egg, all previously taken ones are returned to the nest. If the eggs are not replaced, the chicks will appear on different days, which will lead to the risk of death of the youngest. 
The females do not sing. 
Good care includes: 
They do not fly away to other lands when the seasons change. Usually they settle in the mountains, rising to the high-alpine zone, but in winter they descend to the valleys and foothills, fleeing from cold winds and snow drifts. Red-capped finches fly in small flocks (20-30 birds each), but sometimes gather in large flocks – up to 200-300 birds. 
It lives in the Canary and Azores, as well as in Madeira. 
At this time, canaries were already domesticated. Carl Bolle speaks with admiration of this nondescript bird singing stunningly beautiful songs in nature. Here is what he wrote about this: “The song of a wild canary is in general like the singing of an ordinary domestic one and differs in the same character, but performed in the open air, among roses, jasmine and cypresses, where the firmness of sound is lost in the airy heights, this song sounds much more beautiful. , clearer and louder. The chest sounds sinking into the soul make a particularly strong impression precisely in the performance of a wild canary and those domestic ones that are kept in the Canary Islands and learn to sing from the wild. 
). Birds are especially fond of poppy seeds, lettuce, cabbage and unripe canary seed. While rearing their chicks, canaries may feed on small insects such as aphids. 
Their shell has a bluish-green tint with dark speckles. The female incubates the eggs for about 13 days. At this time, the male sits on a nearby branch and sings songs, turning from side to side. 
At the end of the molt, the canaries again gather in small flocks and begin to roam in search of food. 
Many bones are fused at the end of the wing. Three fingers on the hand are covered with skin and hidden under feathers. This part of the wing is the support for the flight feathers. The paws of canaries are very thin and tenacious. On each paw there are 4 long thin curved fingers, 3 of which are directed forward, and 1 backwards. 
Depending on the structure, they are contour, downy, tassel, filiform, bristle. Contour feathers are coverts, flight feathers and tail feathers. Covert feathers cover the entire body of the canary, giving it a streamlined appearance, which is necessary for fast flight. 
This phenomenon is called double breathing. Thanks to him, the blood in the lungs is oxidized twice, which is very important for the bird, because during the flight it needs a lot of oxygen for the hard work of the muscles. 
Excrement is passed frequently and usually in a semi-liquid form. 
With a decrease in illumination, visual acuity in canaries weakens. 
In addition, birds can feel the slightest touch to the feather cover through the rods of feathers. 
Migratory birds also have more serious losses associated with what happens on wintering grounds, migration routes. 
Fortunately, now the number of birds on the verge of extinction has been stabilized. 
Through joint international efforts, a reserve was created in Chukotka, which was called the Land of the Sandpiper-Shovel. Every year, scientists and volunteers from different countries of Europe, Asia and America come here to participate in the project to save the sandpiper. And thanks to the coordinated actions of Russia, China, Vietnam and Korea, it was possible to stop the development and organize wildlife sanctuaries in key stopping places of the shovel on migration and wintering. 
And crows and parrots are closer to humans in terms of “worldview”, although there is still a difference. Parrots, in their own way, are monkeys of the bird world, and crows are dogs, I would characterize them this way. 
One drips and the other grinds. So they talk to each other as if in a foreign language. And it is clear that it is a pleasure for them, that they are bastardizing, and maybe even discussing: “Here he is, there he is, he came up, deceived, deceived!”. 
He will not guess that someone is watching him in the next room, because he does not have such experience. But he will look askance at a suspicious shiny object, or even ruin it. 
But for ornithologists, this is an out of the ordinary event, and few can boast of it. Approximately three to four new bird species are discovered each year in the world, mostly in tropical forests. We have a northern country, but, despite the vast expanses, all our birds are more or less known, we do not expect surprises. It is impossible to discover a new species in Russia, but Russia for new species is quite realistic. I have had such cases. For example, the Mongolian curler (Kozlov’s curler). For the most part, this nondescript pichuga lives in Mongolia and a little in China. By the way, our great compatriot Nikolai Mikhailovich Przhevalsky described it for science and named it in honor of a student and colleague on the expeditions of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society – Pyotr Kuzmich Kozlov. Until 2010, no one had seen her in Russia, but my colleagues and I were lucky – we met Kozlov’s hawker in Tuva, near the border with Mongolia. Still, she flies into the territory of Russia! 
Suddenly we found him singing in the city park of Khorog, we even managed to record a song! And it happens that in museum collections we find a bird new to Russia and go to a specific place, see if the bird still lives there. 
Then I started looking for them in all the museums and found a bunch of large-billed warblers, which were incorrectly identified. In nesting time, they were mined in the north-east of Afghanistan. Other researchers also joined the race. 
We ask: “Lars, you probably wanted to find big-billed warblers? So we have them in a separate box!” 
Climate change has been quite severe in past epochs, and the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been much higher than it is now. But then there was no man, and now climate change can negatively affect both people and nature – up to the destruction of many ecosystems. 
And they have nowhere to go to the north, since there is a sea in the north of Europe, and their numbers are declining. We have vast expanses in the north, and there is still room for birds to settle. 
It’s a tricky situation, and it’s impossible to say for sure which species win and which lose. For some migratory birds, warming is more likely to win. The conditions began to allow staying for the winter no longer in the tropics of Africa and Asia, but closer – in the Mediterranean, Western Europe, Eastern China. You can spend less time on migration, you no longer need to cross deserts and seas, where many birds die on the way. 
In fact, man, as a southern species, “dragged” fellow southerners into the taiga zone – sparrows, pigeons, swifts – those who simply could not settle without human help. And now this expansion continues. 
And the forest local species is a coot, it doesn’t really go to the city. 
They fly high, it is comfortable for them to nest on the 20th and 30th floors. It is also good for a peregrine falcon – on a high-rise, for example, near the spire of the main building of Moscow State University, no one bothers its brood. And for birds associated with tree plantations and searching for food on the ground, the limit is the fifth or sixth floor, maximum the eighth. 
And we have always had a rather “slack” agriculture, and the corncrake felt great. About thirty years ago, Europeans sounded the alarm about the global disappearance of the corncrake, they were going to include it in the Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. 
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The lime pie was delicious and refreshing. Our servers both times were very excellent. Try to plan your meal during sunset, fantastic lagoon sunset views!!
Would go back.
So this time we explored the menu and tried things we might normally not have. THE FISH IS COOKED TO PERFECTION.Of course, the location is recommended for sunsets. Service is superior too.
My octopus, shrimp, and fish were all very delicious. The key lime pie with cookie ice cream was also tasty. The service was great and friendly. Definitely recommend!
Great location.
The lime pie was delicious and refreshing. Our servers both times were very excellent. Try to plan your meal during sunset, fantastic lagoon sunset views!!
Would go back.
We had delicious wine, flavored butter that came presented in banana leaves and corn husk wrappers, tasty fish tacos, soup, and garlic seafood. My octopus, shrimp, and fish were all very delicious. The key lime pie with cookie ice cream was also tasty. The service was great and friendly. Definitely recommend!
Amazing sea food, service, great for friends and families. I absolutely recommend this place for any trip you make to Cancun.
Amazing sunset. Great drinks. Reasonable price. Outstanding services. Great location.
Food was also lovely, would definitely recommend. And the sax man is so talented, loved it!
Cost was very relative for the location and atmosphere of the restaurant. We commented that we have never eaten in this type of location on the water. We watched the sunset, relaxed and enjoyed our meal. Spent hours here. They had live music (mentioned there would be a live sax) The live music was good however i was keen to hear the sax so was a little disappointed when it didn’t play.
Very pleasant quiet, open air spot. Very interesting menu, truly Mexican seafood fusion. Birria is flavorful soup frequently made with heavy meat like goat. The chef has created a wonderful variety using shellfish. Very nice. And at a good price.
It was the best ceviche I’ve ever had! My husband opted for the shrimp and cheese penne and it was very good too. We came away very satisfied and very happy we gave the place a try.
The views and atmosphere are incredible! We ended up eating there multiple time during our trip and have decided it was one of the best places we have ever eaten! We spent 2-3 hours there at dinner each time. We got free welcome drinks, salads, appetizers, entrees, wine with dinner, an additional bottle of wine and dessert for just over $100 USD. They had a live saxophone player that was very good one of the nights and then just house music the other. Their tables are over the water with beautiful lighting and little tiki huts you can eat in. We had a private 2 person table along the edge of the water that was amazing.We had Luis Miguel for our server both times and he was wonderful. He was super attentive and able to explain anything we needed about the menu. Highly recommend Navio’s if you are in Cancun!
Would highly recommend.
…the move was seamless!! If you’re in Cancun, make sure and visit Navios!! You won’t regret it!!