Sunday, May 27, 2012

Grand Canary Island


This island of Spain, the generally hot, humid summer and cool winter Canary Islands are fathom for their supplied sun and sand – although, as they are volcanic, the latter is often a rather unattractive shadow of dust. Answers have been found by transporting golden sand from the Sahara 200 km away, and by constructing salt water public air swimming pools. Nonetheless, the balmy year-round climate, cooled to a steadt 25-30º C by marine currents, has ensured that these seven islands have not only fabulously lush vegetation, including a excessive amount of bananas, but also a constant flow foreigners.


The greater part are attracted by resorts such as Tenerife’s Playa de las Americas, yet their tarnished reputations – complete with satellite football and fish and chips – eclipse dramatic and incredibly varied scenery. This ranges from Tenerife’s cloud-forest and Teide volcano (Spain’s highest peak) to the canyons of Gran Canaria, the lush interior valley of La Palma and La Gomera, the simmering craters and lava-fields of Lanzarote, or the windswept rock-formations of tiny El Hierro.


Windsurfing are frequently undertake in Lanzarote - a fascinating destination, perfect for any nature and sport lover.

Lanzarote is an island located in the north of the canarian archipelago, 100 km offshore from Morocco, right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its perfect climate conditions (water temperature between 20-23 °C, air temp. between 20-25 °C) is possible to surf all year long.

The beach of Famara is the perfect beginners spot, with its sandy 7 km long beach and crystal waters. In Lanzarote there are also many famous heavy powerful high quality reef breaks, perfect challange for hard core experienced surfers.

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