Canary Islands Tour Completed

Day 1 – Monday 27 Jan 2025
We meet at a good quality campsite on Spain’s south coast near the port of Cadiz. The site is ideally located close to the beach, supermarket and town centre and this afternoon the Tour Directors will host a welcome drinks reception and tour briefing, giving you an opportunity to meet your fellow travellers and get prepared for the adventure ahead.
Day 2
This afternoon we board our ferry to the Canary Islands, the port is just 15 miles from our campsite. On board we’ve included en-suite cabins and throughout the voyage breakfast, lunch and dinner menus; it’s only bar drinks you’ll pay for. 15 miles
Day 3
Today is at sea.
Day 4
This afternoon we arrive in Tenerife and drive to our campsite in the very south of the island. Our site boasts good facilities including swimming pool, tennis court, shop & bar/restaurant and benefits from the good weather that attracts so many people to this part of the island. 50 miles
Day 5
A free day. This evening we have a ‘Welcome to Canaries’ group dinner in a traditional restaurant with local food and wine.
Day 6
Free day to relax.
Day 7 – Sunday 2 Feb
Today we have an excursion to Masca and Garachico. Masca clings to the hillside offering spectacular views over the Teno National Park and its terraced coffee bars are perfect for that mid-morning break. In Garachico we take a group lunch before exploring this fascinating town covered by lava following the nearby 1706 volcanic eruption.

Day 8
A free day.  Las Galletas is the nearest resort to our camping and can be reached by foot or short taxi ride. Here, as well as the beach, you will find pleasant pedestrian streets and sea front promenades with restaurants & coffee bars plentiful.
Day 9
Transport is arranged for a day in Los Cristianos & Playa de Las Americas; with full tourist facilities including dolphin and whale watching cruises available (optional and payable locally) you will not be stuck for things to do.
Day 10
A lesson in bananas today. Widely grown throughout the Canaries we take a walk to a nearby plantation to learn how this fruit is grown and harvested.
Day 11
A free day, maybe make use of the campsite pool.
Day 12
Today we visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Park National del Teide. At 3,718 m (over 12,000 feet) Mount Teide is not only the highest peak in the Canary Archipelago but in the whole of Spain. Today you’ll need warm clothes, at this height expect temperature just like at home. Light lunch included.
Day 13
A free day and an opportunity to pack up ready to move on tomorrow for the next stage of our adventure; 13 days on the smaller island of La Palma.
Day 14 – Sunday 9 Feb
We take the ferry from Tenerife to La Palma (3 hours). La Palma is affectionately known as ‘Isla Bonita’ (The Pretty Island) and you will soon see why.  Arriving in La Palma, during our drive of just 15 miles take a break at some of the many view points on route to our parking area at Rum Destilerías Aldea (no facilities). This evening we have a tour of the rum fabrication followed by dinner in a local restaurant. 10 miles, Ferry, 15 miles
Day 15
A free day. The beach and sea are close by and the pretty village of San Andres is a lovely 2km coastal walk away.
Day 16
Move to a mountain recreational camp in the north of the island. Our campsite is located on the edge of the rain forest. 10 miles
Days 17 & 18
Free days. You may join with the tour directors on a 3 to 4 hour walk into the wonderful rain forest of the Los Tilos biosphere reserve on one of the days.
Day 19
Move today to another recreational camping area, this time near to San Antonio. Whilst the drive is just 25 miles allow time. The scenery is simply stunning passing almond trees in full blossom and avocado, orange & lemon trees all laden with fruit. On route also an opportunity to visit the La Zaza visitor centre, a pre-Spanish occupation area of the island’s aboriginal occupants. 25 miles
Days 20 & 21 – Sunday 16 Feb
Free days. You may wish to take the ‘water springs’ walk that can be done over 4 or 7 km’s. Otherwise relax in the very rural setting of the camping with great views of the islands highest mountains on which is found the islands astronomical centre.
Day 22
A relaxed start for today before we move to our overnight stop at Bodegas Noroeste (Wine Cellar) where we have a Wine & Tapas evening.  We spend the night parked around the Bodegas Heli pad, this being one of the few flat spots to be found on this part of the island. 15 miles
Day 23
We leave the mountainous north of the island for the more coastal south. Our stop for the next 3 nights is a basic private coastal camping area set up by caravanning enthusiastic islanders for like-minded people. 25 miles
Day 24
A free day. Puerto Naos, the largest tourist resort on the island is 2km from our camp and offers full facilities of shops, restaurants and a large beach.
Day 25
Transport is arranged for a group visit around the centre of the island today as we visit some of the island’s attractions.
Day 26
Today we travel to the most southerly point of the island and park under the lighthouse. Here is home to traditional salt pans where salt is still extracted from the sea by hand. In the evening we have a group dinner in the salt farms own restaurant overlooking the Atlantic. 30 miles
Day 27
In the morning take time to walk across some volcanic lava fields that dominate this area. Later in the day we make our way to Santa Cruz de La Palma in preparation for our evening ferry back to Tenerife. Once in Santa Cruz you may take the opportunity to visit this interesting island capital. Arriving in Tenerife we have a short easy drive to our campsite. 25 miles, ferry, 10 miles
Day 28 (Sunday 23 Feb) & Day 29
Some free days to do the chores before we begin our tour around Tenerife’s West and North coasts.
Day 30
Travel today to Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife’s west coast, where we stay at a private motorhome parking area set up by camping enthusiasts. What it lacks in facilities it makes up for in location; being in the heart of the city close to shops, restaurants, beaches and attractions. 55 miles
Day 31 & 32
Free days to enjoy the many attractions in Puerto; all within easy walking from our parking.
Day 33
We leave tourism behind today as we move to the very north of Tenerife. Geographically this is the oldest part of the island and the land where the mountains meet the sea. Our campsite is on the coast. 25 miles
Day 34, 35 (Sun 19 Feb) & 36
Free days to relax with the locals; it’s unlikely you will hear anything other than Spanish around here. You may take a swim in one of the many lido pools dotted close to our camping, have a stroll along the coast, eat in one of the sea front restaurants or had enough relaxing then the university city of La Laguna and the islands capital Santa Cruz are both in easy reach by local bus.
Day 37
Today is the largest fiesta in the Canarian calendar, it’s Carnival Day. Lasting around 4 hrs only Rio de Janeiro does it bigger. This morning we return to Puerto de la Cruz ready for an evening of celebration at the main carnival parade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (transport by private coach to carnival). 25 miles
Day 38
Free day. Receiving guests since Victorian times Puerto is the elder statesman of Tenerife and retains a superior charm. Its botanic garden, established in 1788 and containing thousands of plants from all over the world is worth a visit. It’s also a continuation of Carnival week with further events taking place in Puerto de la Cruz.
Day 39
This morning we take the local bus to La Orotava, the colonial town of the island. A truly Canarian place there is time to explore the historic centre before enjoying a group lunch in an original mansion house.
Day 40
We take the ferry (1.5 hours) from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria. Arriving in Gran Canaria we stay at a motorhome parking area (no facilities) near to Agaete for two nights. This evening we have a group dinner overlooking the sea. 25 miles, Ferry, 20 miles
Day 41
Today we visit a unique place in Europe. At a nearby finca (farm) a special micro climate exists, where we get to see coffee growing. During our visit we will see and learn the process of growing coffee tree’s, through to the harvesting of the coffee berries to the roasting of the coffee beans. At the end of the tour we have the opportunity to sample some home-grown brewed coffee from Europe’s only coffee plantation.
Day 42 – Sunday 09 Mar
Be prepared for a dramatic drive today as we travel on some stunning coastal and mountain roads to our next stop. En route take time to visit Cactualdea containing 1,200 different species of cactus. We now spend time in the National Park with our motorhome on a Park Ranger’s mountain camping area with great views.  50 miles
Days 43 & 44
Free days so relax and take in the views. It’s also possible to enjoy some good walking, ranging from easy to more long distance.
Day 45
Return to the coast and the attractive resort of Puerto Mogan. Here we stay at a motorhome parking area. There are no facilities so be prepared to use your motorhomes own.

Day 46
With our parking being located on the edge of the resort, it is easy to reach the waterfront by foot. Affectionately known as the ‘Venice of the Canaries’, Puerto Mogan is a lovely place to explore and boasts many excellent restaurants, located all around the waterfront.
Days 47
This morning is market day in Puerto Mogan. Take the opportunity to see this colorful event before moving to our next campsite on the east of the island; ideally located for exploring this coastline and into the north. Our campsite has its own restaurant with views out to sea where this evening we have a group dinner. 30 miles
Day 48 & 49 (Sunday 16 Mar)
Free days. A chance to catch up on things, using the campsites full facilities and an opportunity to explore the coastal areas close by.
Day 50
Today we visit Gran Canaria’s capital, Las Palmas by coach and with a local tour guide. With its mix of architecture and cultures you may well feel like you have left Europe for the day.
Day 51
An afternoon/evening excursion to Aguimes and Barranco de Guayadeque.  In Aguimes we take a stroll and time for a coffee in the square, before arriving in Barranco de Guayadeque for its cave houses and restaurant where we take a leisurely dinner with wine.
Day 52
Move on today to a campsite on the north coast. 30 miles
Day 53
Day trip to Galdar. Included is an afternoon tour of the highly acclaimed excavation site of the original Canarian inhabitants (pre-Spanish occupation).
Day 54
Trip to the Botanic Gardens (the largest in the Canary Islands), the balcony houses town of Teror and to Arucas; where we visit the Cathedral and take a tour of the local Rum distillery with tastings.

Day 55
A free day.
Day 56 (Sunday 23 Mar) & Day 57
An opportunity over the next two days to explore the central mountain areas of Gran Canaria, as we travel from north to south through the centre of the island, staying at a mountain motorhome parking. 55 miles
Day 58
Continue through the mountains to arrive on the south coast, where we stay at a motorhome parking area in the upmarket resort of Puerto Rico. 27 miles
Day 59 & 60
Free Days. Shops, bars and restaurants are all close to our parking. The beach and sea, with good relaxing and swimming opportunities is also within walking distance (2km).
Day 61
Travel to our final campsite. Set in the base of a valley our campsite has wonderful mountain views and tranquility in abundance, it also boasts full facilities including an on-site swimming pool (payable locally) & boules pitch. This evening we have a group BBQ dinner in the campsite’s own restaurant. 11 miles
Day 62
Free Day. An opportunity to mix amongst the locals who make good use of the site over the weekends.
Day 63 – Sunday 30 March
Today we visit the Maspalomas Dunes National Park, more Sahara than Canarian they are a fabulous natural sight. You will have all day to spend on the dunes and around the Maspalomas resort.
Day 64
A Free Day, maybe make use of the campsite swimming pool. You may also decide to wander into the local village (2km) with its one stop shop & bar.
Day 65
Transport is arranged today for time in Arguineguin, where it is local market day.
Day 66 & 67
Free days and opportunity to enjoy the Canarian weather relaxing around the campsite. On the evening of day 67 we have our Farewell Dinner.
Day 68
Our last day in the islands and we begin with a group brunch breakfast in the campsite restaurant. The remainder of the day is free and an opportunity to pack up ready for the start of our return journey to Spain tomorrow.
Day 69
This morning we make our way to Las Palmas port ready for our return ferry to Cadiz, southern Spain. En-suite cabins and all meals on board are again included. 50 miles, Ferry
Day 70 – Sunday 6 April
At sea.
Day 71 – Monday 7 April 2025
We arrive in Cadiz, Spain where our tour ends.