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Visiting Canary Islands, Spain


The sun-drenched Canary Islands lie close to North Africa and have an exotic flavor of their own. Hundreds of volcanoes, rolling sand dunes, rich forests and rugged cliffs dapple these seven Atlantic gems. Catch a ferry to Lanzarote. Ride a camel through volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Take on Tenerife, home of Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak. Romp Grand Canary's beaches or hike La Gomera's Garajonay National Park. More adventures await on tiny El Hierro, verdant La Palma and peaceful... more » The sun-drenched Canary Islands lie close to North Africa and have an exotic flavor of their own. Hundreds of volcanoes, rolling sand dunes, rich forests and rugged cliffs dapple these seven Atlantic gems. Catch a ferry to Lanzarote. Ride a camel through volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Take on Tenerife, home of Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak. Romp Grand Canary's beaches or hike La Gomera's Garajonay National Park. More adventures await on tiny El Hierro, verdant La Palma and peaceful Fuerteventura. « less
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La Siesta Hotel

2 of 5 stars
worthing
Nov 20, 2009

Renovated 4/5 years ago this hotel was brilliant at the time. Revisiting now(end oct) what a difference. where to start? Lack of staff. All fired because of crisis. No security on door. Woman had...more

Palm Oasis

5 of 5 stars
lincoln england
Nov 20, 2009

Stayed here for the first time. before i went i read most of the other reviews for the hotel, and after reading was suprised when we got there. It is very clean, the staff are helpful, and yes i...more

Laguna Park 2

4 of 5 stars
essex out there
Nov 20, 2009

this hotel had everything for me my wife and mother-in-law, sun friendly staff and great entertainment (audiance could make more of an effort instead of sitting static then moaning about it on this...more

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