The best reviews about those resort places in Greece and Spain, which are located on the islands of these states. In Greece, there are three whales of an island holiday - Crete, Rhodes and Corfu. In Spain, these are the Canary Islands, located 1,200 kilometers from the mainland and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. The article provides information about the best vacation spots and amazing beaches in the resorts of the islands.
Location and climate of the islands
The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, in southwest Spain and northwest Africa, off the coast of Morocco. They are an archipelago of 7 fairly large islands (Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera and Hierro) and several small islands.
Each island is different from each other in landscape and coastal sandy strip. The ideal island climate istemperature fluctuations are not more than 6 ° C in the off-season, which allows you to relax on them all year round. In February, the temperature does not fall below +21 °С, and in the hottest months of summer (July-August) it does not rise above +28 °С.
Canary Islands - the best holiday
Such natural conditions are a fundamental factor to come to the Canary Islands of Spain for resorts again and again. Many tourists prefer to rest here, especially in winter, and, of course, recommend their friends to relax on the islands. Accessibility to this center of European tourism plays an important role. The flight by plane is several hours from European cities, and you are already on magnificent beaches with warm seas and exotic subtropical landscapes.
Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the most visited islands with a variety of leisure and entertainment. For a more relaxing and romantic getaway, tourists choose Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
The Canary Islands are known internationally for their exceptional stargazing conditions. From all the islands you can see many constellations, but it is in La Palma and Tenerife that two international astronomical observatories are located, whose work is related to the study of stars.
Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest and most popular island of the archipelago at the tourist level. Tenerife has a lot of offers of all kinds of recreation for any category of tourists. The island has the most developed tourist infrastructure. Bestchildren's resorts of the Canary Islands are located in the southern part of Tenerife with the most luxurious beaches. Families from the cold European continent come to these children's resorts in winter. There is a resort on the island of Playa de Las Americas with a magnificent water park. It is interesting for both children and adults. But the resort is somewhat noisy, as this is where the fun nightlife takes place.
During the day you can relax on the beach, spend time in the pools of your hotel or enjoy water sports. At night, if you can't sleep, you can go to bars or clubs to dance and have fun. The cultural program offered by travel agencies includes visits to the Loro and Teide parks, the Güimar pyramids and the island's cathedrals.
Gran Canaria
The second in the archipelago of the Canary Islands is Gran Canaria, or "a continent in miniature". This is how it is characterized by tourists who have been on vacation. The nature of this island is diverse: volcanoes, mountain peaks, overgrown with forests, and deep ravines. The coastline of the island in the south has shores with sandy beaches, the northern part is indented with small bays with overhanging volcanic rocks and azure water.
The best resorts on the island have the opportunity to relax on the beach, go diving, spearfishing, fishing, tennis or golf. Maspalomas resort gives tourists the opportunity to explore the underwater world of the Atlantic Ocean.
And you can not only admireits beauties, but also, if desired, to hunt its inhabitants. You can also go diving in the resorts of Playa del Inglés.
The cultural program offers excursions to places not to be missed - the natural monument of Roque Nublo, Pico de las Nieves, the Botanical Garden or the Caldera de Bandama.
Starry sky over the Canaries
If you are planning a holiday with children in the Canary Islands, the Caleta de Fuste resort is ideal for a relaxing vacation on the island of Fuerteventura in the Atlantic Ocean. The resort is only seven kilometers from the airport. In addition to a golden sandy beach sheltered from the waves and currents, Caleta de Fuste is the place to go on a diving excursion or one of the golf courses.
Tourists who are interested in the starry sky can take an unusual excursion to Mount Tegu, where from a height of 669 meters you can enjoy the night sky of the Canary Islands. Many tourists who have been on the top of the mountain and have themselves seen through binoculars a group of newborn stars M52 between Cepheus and Cassiopeia, enthusiastically share their impressions. Stories about this amazing discovery after returning from the tour are long enough.
La Palma is one of the most important islands in terms of astronomy that can be found in the world. Its geographic location and environment make it one of the best places to watch the stars. Perhaps because of this, most of the tourism is associated with this feature.
But La Palma,like all the islands of the archipelago, it offers ideal places for relaxing and enjoying the sea. Santa Cruz, one of the best resorts on the island, opens its doors to tourists with excellent hotels and entertainment.
La Gomera
A very popular island thanks to the Garajonay Natural Park, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An amazing jungle of permanent greenery that emerges from the fog - this fantastic image will meet tourists on an unusual tour of the Garajonay Natural Park in the Canary Islands. The park got its name from the peak of Garajonay, the highest point of the island - 1,487 m.
In addition, the landscapes and access to the pristine nature of the area are tourist attractions. The Garajonay National Park is an encounter with nature that takes you back to the distant past. Hiking is the most popular practice on the island.
But the beaches of La Gomera are also ideal for relaxing and sunbathing. In the idyllic valley of Valle Gran Rei, there is a small village with small hotels, apartments and pensions. For several years it has been the center of alternative tourism. The category of travelers who want to get away from civilization for a while and live among the beauty and tranquility of nature like to relax in its surroundings.
El Hierro
A beautiful island that welcomes thousands of tourists every year. According to experts, this island is one of the best places in the world to dive on the beautiful seabed,observation of the environment, rich in species, which will make the rest of tourists unforgettable. But diving is not the only activity provided by travel agencies on the island. The recreation program is extensive: excursions to natural landscapes, visits to natural nearby volcanoes, hikes in the forest and nature reserves.
Holidays in Greece
No less picturesque and attractive for tourists are the resorts of cities on the islands of Greece. There are more than 450 of them. Here is a real paradise for travelers. Each of the islands is a peculiar architecture, mythology and generous Greek hospitality. Those who are used to relaxing in hotels by the sea will be satisfied with the offers of the best resorts on the islands: St. Nicolas Bay on the island of Crete, Lindos Blue in Rhodes and Delfino Blue on the island of Corfu.
In addition to the usual vacation by the sea, diving and sightseeing, travel agencies offer a modern form of recreation - ecotourism. Greece, with its 11th longest coastline in the world, mountains and hills covering 80% of its territory, welcomes ecotourists. During walks, as well as the history of mankind in ancient temples and castles.
Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. It is a small universe full of natural beauty and historical sites. The variety of landscape, steep gorges, endless beaches, turquoise waters and magnificent natural environment impress visitors to Crete. Resorts of the island like to visit Europeans. Many families with children come to the St. Nicolas Bay Hotel. From landscapeFrom the gardens of this hotel you can enjoy magnificent views of the Mirabell Bay. The resort is ideal for families, but fans of water sports will not be bored here!
One of the most beautiful places in Greece is the eastern region of the island of Crete. The resort town of Agios Nikolaos is located at the end of the deep Mirabell Bay. In the center of the city there is a very deep (64 meters) beautiful lake connected with the sea by a channel. The Greeks call it bottomless.
Not far from Agios Nicholas is another famous resort of Elounda. Here you can stay in luxurious hotels built along a beautiful rocky coast with bays and caves. From Agios Nikolaos to the east, tourist centers, archaeological sites and beaches with golden sands and crystal clear waters follow each other on the northern coast.
Corfu Island
The island of Corfu is called Kerkyra by the Greeks. The second most populated island in Greece. It has about 220 km of coastline. Its geography is dominated by mountain ranges reaching up to 1,000 m above sea level.
The resorts of Corfu include Paleokastritsa, located north of the city of Corfu, with an extensive hotel infrastructure. This resort attracts a large number of tourists with its beautiful beaches, picturesque coves with turquoise waters and olive trees.
In Corfu, newlyweds are invited to come to the hotel "Delfino Blue", located in Agios Stefanos. In the evenings, you can watch incredible views of the sunset and Matraki.
Rhodes
A well-developed hotel infrastructure and lively life make Rhodes an ideal island for holidays of all styles. The most popular are the nearby seaside resorts of the island of Rhodes: Ixia, Ialyssos, Kallithea, Faliraki. Rhodes appeals to lovers of luxury resorts and family vacations, as well as those who want to combine beach holidays with driving excursions and sightseeing, from the butterfly valley and Kallithea baths to Filerimos hill and ancient Kamiro, or with intense nightlife and cosmopolitanism.
If you love the sea, Rhodes will reward you. Countless beaches of rare beauty will be at your feet: "Kiotari", "Kallithea", Anthony Quinn beach, "Athanius" (with a golf course), "Tragano" (with beautiful caves).
