What comes to mind when you think to travel to the Canary Islands? Volcanic nature, dream beaches, leisure, rest, unique landscapes, tranquility, tasty cuisine, desert landscapes, forests, architecture, hiking trails...

Only when you are ready to travel to the Canary Islands for free do you realize the great tourist variety they offer and that is when you have doubts about which island to choose, what to see, how to get there, where to sleep, how to move from one place to another or what to carry in your luggage, among other things.Therefore, we recommend that you read this article before traveling to the Canary Islands, whether for free or not, and thus solve all those usual doubts about when you start planning a vacation

What you should know before planning to travel to the Canary Islands?

We all know something about these 7 islands (8 with La Graciosa) located in the Atlantic Ocean. And we not only do a refer to thiss time zone with one hour less than in the rest of Europe (it is necessary to earn an hour of tourism upon arrival and lose it when returningThe truth is that about the proximity, this archipelago remains a great unknown by many. So we will solve some of the main doubts of travelers:

What about the climate if you travel to the Canary Islands?

The Canary Islands are known as "The Lucky Islands", among other reasons for their subtropical climate of eternal spring. And we have very little thermal oscillation between one station and another. This allows sunbathing and bathing on the beaches throughout the year.However, due to many factors, including its location, each island has a specific climate or microclimate, with important differences.For example, in the islands where it rains most and therefore they are greener and tropical, they are Tenerife, La Palma and Gran Canaria, while Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are much more flat and dry.In general, temperatures are very mild: the average in winter is 19ºC and 23ºC in summer. Although at the highest points, such as the summits of Gran Canaria, Tenerife or La Palma, temperatures may decline to 5º.As for the seasons, the rains are more intense at the end of autumn, and mainly in winter, with summer being the driest season of the year.On the other hand, it is also common to find winds, sometimes strong, on the coasts and calm in summer.

Which Island to choose to travel to the Canary Islands?

From what we have just said about the weather and many other factors, you should know that each island is completely different from the others, and your vacation can be very varied depending on where you choose to enjoy them.

As for the landscapes, each island is particularly unique, tourist activities, facilities and even prices are also different.Did you know that the inhabitants of each island are called in a different way popularly?Perhaps it is because there is no common gentilicio, but they are called canarios, the inhabitants of Gran Canaria, majoreros to those from Fuerteventura, conejeros or lanzaroteños to those from Lanzarote, tinerfeños or chicharreros to those from Tenerife, Herreños to those from El Hierro , palmeros to those of La Palma, gomeros to those of La Gomera.But outside of these small nuances, the huge variety is mostly felt in the landscapes:

• LANZAROTE: the island of volcanoes, with arid landscapes where black and red colors predominates, included in its beautiful beaches. Viticulture also makes its way, the result of which the famous wines of Lanzarote arise.

• FUERTEVENTURA: desert and solitary landscapes where you can also find spectacular dunes. You can say that the kilometer and fine sand beaches of Fuerteventura are the best and the wildest you'll see.

• GRAN CANARIA: a whole island of contrasts. Sun, beach, history, leisure and summits perfect for hikers. The second most populated island and the most touristy next to Tenerife.

• TENERIFE: the most populated island. It is an island of green landscapes in the north and more desert in the south, guarded by the 3,718 meters of the Teide and the most tourist thanks to its landscapes, beaches, villages, leisure, activities, infrastructure, communications.

• LA PALMA: the beautiful island. This lovely and quiet island is a Biosphere Reserve and has spectacular hiking trails, forests, beaches, natural pools, culture ... Its highest point reaches 2,426 meters.

• EL HIERRO: the smallest, 100% sustainable and declared completely as a geopark by UNESCO. Very far from mass tourism, this island has unforgettable beaches, lush forests, famous viewpoints and volcanic lands.

• LA GOMERA: a small and very steep island. They emphasize its laurel forests, its natural reserves, its protected landscapes and its rich biodiversity.

We hope that if you are going to travel to the Canary Islands for free, you have managed to solve many of your doubts as to how to arrive, when to travel, what are the best beaches, what to see, typical dishes or how to move between islands  from Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, what to see in Tenerife, our gastronomy, our people, culture and traditions or how to move between islands.

In short, the Canary Islands are a treasure that not everyone knows and you are sure that on your return you really want to return to see more!