Hotels in Canary Islands, Spain

Puerto Rico is the warmest and sunniest place in Canary Islands. Even in december it feels like summer (if you are from cold scandinavia). We have been several years in Play del Inges and Maspalomas, but Puerto Rico is the best. Just remember that just after the full moon weather can be poor for some days. This years the full moon was in 25th of december and just after that came sirocco/ sandstorm for couple of days. Go to the farmers market and buy local vegetables. Carrots are incredible sweet ! Hotels tell where the farmers market are each day. In Puerto Rico downtown, in Arguineguin (big one !) , in Mogan and so on. And every weekday there is always one in San Fernando. Market in Teror is also worth visiting. Lots of steps in Puerto Rico, but that is what a stunning view must cost. Rent a car or use taxi. The best car rental was Inauto +0034 928 56 01 48, they also have navigators. Inauto is really cheaper and the cars new and the staff very friendly and helpful. We rented an automatic car for 10 days, was 350 € only and it was Christmas-time !

I really have travelled and lived in many countries on the planet, but Fuerteventura is special. The view from the pale yellow Sandy Beach overlooking the unofficial 8th Canary Island, Isla de Lobos, across at Lanzarote, with the sparkling clear blue/green sea on Christmas Morning with nobody around, is a view that no picture video or words can describe. Fuerteventura is spectacular because you can actually see how our planet evolved from Volcano’s to what we live on today. Every child should be brought here because on Fuerteventura you get everything. The examples of how the planet was formed in a geographical sense and also the history of mankind has evolved. The old Spanish Colonial Villages, the Historic Capitol of all the Canary Islands is Betancuria here just 30 km south of Corralejco, beautifully preserved, its quaint colonial streets, the palm trees with the surrounding volcano’s explains Geography and History in One or Two Weeks.

Great choice of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes however nightlife is more low key compared to other Canary Islands so don't be expecting much nightclubbing! I would recommend Don Rafaelo restaurant as there was plenty of choice and staff were excellent. The Blarney Stone bar in the old town had a great lively atmosphere with live music most nights, the craic was mighty. Taxis are very cheap also.

Santa Cruz is a bustling, European style city, that feels very safe and family friendly (it's one of the few cities i've visited with no seedy/dodgy characters hanging around, even around the bus station). The spread of the city is compact so its great to explore on foot as you can cover a lot easily. Its a great town for shopping - there is quite a big shopping zone in and around the streets backing up from the port as well as some department stores down by the bus station. There are several good museums and galleries. The district of La Noria down in the old part of town has plenty of bars and tapas places. Other places worth a mention are Garcia Sanabria park, the auditorium on the seafront, the palmetum. If you are looking for wild nightlife this is probably not the place for you, but the tram takes you up to the old city of La Laguna - which is supposed to have a buzzier nightlife - in about 30 minutes. If you want the beach, the golden sandy Teresitas beach is around 20 mins bus ride away. If you want to see an aspect of the Canary islands other than the tourist resorts, Santa Cruz is well worth a visit.

Good for a beach holiday. However, entire P.d.I. and Maspalomas area was probably developed earlier and looks a little bit older compared to similar Adeje/Playa de las Americas region on neighbouring Teneriffe island. For me this Teneriffe area remains my favourite spot when opting for Canary islands. It has more faciltities (Siam water park, Loro Park, etc.). Playa de Ingles / Maspalomas has less in that regard.

Beautiful town - home of my ancestors! Biggest challenge is siesta (1:30 - 4:30 PM) when just about everything closes and everyone disappears ... this is the best time of day for tourists to see and do things, but they cannot because everything is closed. This is not a problem with Santa Brigida, but all of the Canary Islands we visited. It's their culture, but it is in conflict with a tourist who wants to see and do. For tourists who want to go to the beach, it is no problem, but when visiting the towns, it is.

We have been visiting el cotillo for many years. It is our favourite spot in the Canary Islands. Unspoiled, great laid back ambience, stunning beaches, and good resteraunt s. Stress free winter holiday.

I've been to all Canary Islands and was here many years ago and can honestly say it's the worst island of the lot! It's very dirty and run down, so many places closed down or abandoned. Unless you want to stay out late and drink or do a few water sports there is little or nothing to do! A lot of apartments are in need of renovations even a lick of paint! This whole island seems to be in need of renovation as all the other islands were done up in later years and this one hasn't! I cut my holiday here short cos I found it so bad and I definitely won't be back!

There are many great museums in Santa Cruz, the Museum of Natural Sciences is a must for families, with a ton of information about flora, fauna, and historical facts of the Canary Islands. The transportation around the city is fantastic and there are options for an unlimited day pass or a Bono for a specific number of rides. A day trip to the beautiful beaches in San Andrés (about 15 minutes north by bus) is also a good adventure.