Canary Island two-centre fly-drive holiday combining Tenerife and La Palma
This Canary island two-centre holiday combines the islands of Tenerife and La Palma. Both islands are known for their dramatic, ancient, and volcanic landscapes as well as striking vegetation which include junipers, olives, palms and dragon trees. La Palma is known for the prickly pear and the Cistus rose. We have included stays in authentic parts of each island. Garachico in Tenerife is a place of history and legend. Local cultural traditions are kept alive with festivals which celebrate music, dance, film, theatre, art, gastronomy, crafts, and local fishermen. The coast is on your doorstep here with a natural swimming pool in the old docks, natural pools sculpted by the sea, and other pebble and black sand beaches a short drive away. Nearby you’ll find the Parque Nacional del Teide, the historic old town of La Laguna, the cobbled streets and old stately homes of La Orotava and the thousand-year-old dragon tree in Icod de los Vinos. The second part of your holiday is spent in Tazacorte, a small fishing port with colourful houses and a black-sand beach, on the western side of the island. It is typical of the traditional island villages and nearby you’ll find beaches, volcanic peaks and deep laurel forests. A variety of activities awaits including vineyard visits, trekking (choose from a network of almost a thousand kilometres of signposted footpaths), cycling, natural pools and beaches (La Palma has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, banana plantation visits, and stargazing.
Highlights
Tenerife • La Palma • Parque Nacional del Teide • Garachico • Santa Cruz • Tazacorte • Los Llanos de Aridane
I wanted to thank you for organising such a great trip - we have absolutely loved it. Really it couldn’t have all gone better - thank you for organising it so perfectly for us.Mrs C, June 2024
Holiday price guide Price per person and includes 7 nights’ bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
From about
£2,880
Holiday Code FHSN10
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
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Canary Island two-centre fly-drive holiday combining Tenerife and La Palma
Fly to Tenerife at the start of this two-centre Canary island fly-drive holiday. Collect your hire-car and drive to your first hotel situated in the picturesque, historic village of Garachico on Tenerife’s north coast. You stay here for four nights.
You have three days to explore the island. Enjoy the beaches and the coast from the village or a short drive away. Within an hour or so you can drive into the Teide National Park or visit historic towns such as La Laguna and La Orotava. Throughout the year Garachico holds fiestas and festivals of various sorts that celebrate the traditions and culture of the town.
This morning you return to Tenerife South airport for the short, 30-minute flight to La Palma. Collect your hire-car and drive to Tazacorte on the western side of the island. You stay here for three nights.
You have two days to enjoy the landscape, vegetation and historic towns and villages of La Palma. For the active there are substantial hiking and biking trails north to south and east to west over the island. Visit a banana plantation and museum or a vineyard. Just over half an hour by car is the capital of the island, Santa Cruz, a charming and attractive colonial-style city whose historic quarter contains both palaces and traditional architecture.
Return to Tenerife by air and then take your onward flight home.
I wanted to thank you for organising such a great trip - we have absolutely loved it. Really it couldn’t have all gone better - thank you for organising it so perfectly for us.Mrs C, June 2024
Holiday price guide Price per person and includes 7 nights’ bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
From about
£2,880
Holiday Code FHSN10
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Our prices include
● Flights from London to Tenerife return
● Inter-island flights between Tenerife South and La Palma
● 4 nights’ bed and breakfast in a double or twin room at the Hotel San Roque, Garachico, Tenerife
● 3 nights’ bed and breakfast in a superior double or twin room at the Hacienda de Abajo, Tazacorte, La Palma
● Use of a group B car on each island
● Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
Call us on 01392 441245
I wanted to thank you for organising such a great trip - we have absolutely loved it. Really it couldn’t have all gone better - thank you for organising it so perfectly for us.Mrs C, June 2024
Holiday price guide Price per person and includes 7 nights’ bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
From about
£2,880
Holiday Code FHSN10
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Our prices include
• Flights from London to Tenerife return
• Inter-island flights between Tenerife South and La Palma
• 4 nights’ bed and breakfast in a double or twin room at the Hotel San Roque, Garachico, Tenerife
• 3 nights’ bed and breakfast in a superior double or twin room at the Hacienda de Abajo, Tazacorte, La Palma
• Use of a group B car on each island
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
The journey and how you get there This Canary island two-centre holiday starts with flights to Tenerife and then after your stay in Tenerife you take an inter-island flight to Santa Cruz de la Palma. You return by air to Tenerife for your return flight to London. A hire-car is included whilst you are on each island.
Call us on 01392 441245
Canary Island two-centre fly-drive holiday combining Tenerife and La Palma
Hotel San Roque is a luxury 4-star boutique hotel dating back to the 17th Century with a stylish, modern interior design. Delicious cuisine and secluded terrace pool afford guests a relaxing and idyllic retreat.
Hotel Hacienda de Abajo is an exclusive, adult-only luxury hotel in a beautiful natural location. Delicious seasonal cuisine and pampering spa facilities afford guests a relaxing and indulgent experience.
This holiday can be arranged throughout the year. Additional nights can be added at any point on this itinerary. Timings can vary depending on the month and day of the week.
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I wanted to thank you for organising such a great trip - we have absolutely loved it. Really it couldn’t have all gone better - thank you for organising it so perfectly for us.Mrs C, June 2024
Holiday price guide Price per person and includes 7 nights’ bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
From about
£2,880
Holiday Code FHSN10
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Our prices include
• Flights from London to Tenerife return
• Inter-island flights between Tenerife South and La Palma
• 4 nights’ bed and breakfast in a double or twin room at the Hotel San Roque, Garachico, Tenerife
• 3 nights’ bed and breakfast in a superior double or twin room at the Hacienda de Abajo, Tazacorte, La Palma
• Use of a group B car on each island
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
The journey and how you get there This Canary island two-centre holiday starts with flights to Tenerife and then after your stay in Tenerife you take an inter-island flight to Santa Cruz de la Palma. You return by air to Tenerife for your return flight to London. A hire-car is included whilst you are on each island.
Call us on 01392 441245
Canary Island two-centre fly-drive holiday combining Tenerife and La Palma
About Canary Islands
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to the Canary Islands includes a selection of four and five star beach resorts which cater for families and couples alike. The Canary Islands can be found sitting off the western coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Warmed by year-round sunshine, the Canaries feature otherworldly landscapes of volcanic craters, lava deserts and cute coves with black-sand beaches. Meanwhile, steep hillsides and terraced farmland gives way to peaceful fishing villages and characterful old towns. In the west of the archipelago are the mountainous islands of Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera. Expect black-sand beaches and buzzing resorts along Tenerife's coastline whilst the interior is dominated by the dormant Mount Teide volcano. Meanwhile the three smaller islands remain relatively unspoiled, with landscapes including terraced hillsides, craggy cliffs and subtropical rainforests. The eastern isles consist of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, each with a unique atmosphere and plenty of attractions. Gran Canaria is home to sprawling resorts as well as stunning scenery with forests, mountains and sand dunes; Fuerteventura is an arid and sparsely populated island with a desert-like landscape and long stretches of white sand beaches; while Lanzarote is a rugged island where lava flows have solidified to create a lunar landscape which contrasts with sandy beaches and green valleys. Due to their location in the Atlantic Ocean just 60 miles away from the coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands' cultures fuse African, Latin American and European influences, creating a unique identity which is quite different to that of the Iberian Peninsula. Contrary to popular belief, there is no want for authenticity here....
Highlights of the Canary Islands
There is great variation between the different islands which make up the Canaries, with each destination offering much for visitors to enjoy during their luxury holiday. Tenerife: Teide National Park, an area surrounding the volcano with stunning natural landscapes. Traditional towns such as La Orotava and La Laguna. The Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Fuerteventura: Untouched white- and black-sand beaches which surround the island. Betancuria, the island's former capital which is now a picturesque town. Primitive stone dwellings in the village of Poblado de la Atalayita. Lanzarote: The Fire Mountains, a number of volcanoes which form part of Timanfaya National Park. The modern yet charming city of Arrecife. Teguise, an old-fashioned town which hosts a weekly market with folk dancing. Volcanic caves at Jameos del Agua. Gran Canaria: Picturesque towns and fishing villages such as Puerto do Mogán and Agaete. Undulating sand dunes at Maspalomas, a protected nature reserve. Botanical gardens in Tarifa. Cave complexes in the valley of Barranco de Guayadeque. Views of the volcanic crater at the Caledra de la Bandama. The old quarter of the island's capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. La Palma: Santa Cruz de la Palma, the island's colourful capital where you will find cobbled streets, buildings with pretty wooden balconies and a full-sized replica of Columbus' ship. Caldera de Taburiente National Park, set in a volcanic crater at the island's centre. Picturesque villages including El Paso which is still known for its silk production. El Hierro: The extensive network of walking trails which traverse the volcanic interior of the island, designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Natural seawater pools along the coastline, as well as excellent scuba diving opportunities. La Gomera: San Sebastián, the island's main town where Christopher Columbus stayed before sailing to the New Wold. Stunning natural scenery including terraced hillsides, subtropical rainforest, dramatic gorges, steep cliffs, picturesque coves and black-sand beaches. Garonjay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gastronomy of the Canary Islands
Due to the geographical location, gastronomy in the Canary Islands incorporates elements of Spanish, African and Latin American cuisine. A staple of Canarian cuisine is fish, which may be grilled, baked, salted or dried in the sun, along with shellfish which is also abundant. Bananas and tropical fruits are all grown across the islands, whilst rum, Malvasía wine and goat's cheeses are also produced. Key ingredients include ‘Gofio’ (cornmeal which is used in bread and stews), ‘Mojo’ (a sauce which contains either coriander or chili peppers and is frequently served with fish and meat) and ‘Papas arrugadas’ (a kind of jacket potato which is cooked in salt water). Typical dishes include ‘Sancocho’ (boiled fish served with potatoes), ‘Puchero canario’ (a hearty stew made with meat and vegetables) and ‘Bienmesabe’ (an almond cream dessert).
Festivals on the Canary Islands
January to February: Canary Islands Music Festival. February: Carnival celebrations. March: Holiy week celebrations. 29 April: Festival of the Aborigines, April to May: Cheese Festivals, 30 May: Day of the Canary Islands, May/June: Corpus Christi celebrations, 14 to 15 June: Festival of Saint John, marking the beginning of summer. July: Festival of the patron saint of fisherman. July: Canary Islands Jazz festival. 14 to 15 August: Festival of Virgen del Candelaria.
Climate of the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands' year-round sunshine, clear skies and spring-like temperatures make them a suitable holiday destination for all seasons. Winters are mild with average temperatures of around 17 degrees, whilst summers are warm with temperatures of around 24 degrees. Most of the islands are cooler and wetter in the northeast thanks to the trade winds which prevent the temperatures from getting too hot in the summer.
