Dto the Canary Islands in Madeira, the “green pearl” of Portugal, the new itinerary on board Costa Fortuna allows you to visit five Canary Islands and Madeira in eight daysdeparting from Tenerife or Las Palmas thanks to the flight+cruise formula.
Canary Islands, from cliffs to volcanoes
From the cliffs of Tenerife to the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote, from the golden beaches of Gran Canaria to the laurisilva forest of La Gomera, each island tells a different face of the Canaries. La Palma, called “Isola Bella” and a UNESCO biosphere reserveinvites you to discover its wildest panoramas, perhaps on board a quad along the paths that lead to the Montaña de la Breña, among craters and now dormant lava flows.
In La Gomera, the experience is a return to origins: small villages suspended between sky and sea, traditional cuisine and Mistela, a sweet and fragrant liqueur served in local homes. Lanzarote, on the other hand, is a journey through geological time, with the volcanoes of the Timanfaya Park and the vineyards of La Geria, where Malvasia Volcanica grows protected by walls black with ash.
In the forests of La Gomera. (IPA)
But the surprises don’t stop on the ground. At sea, the experience becomes almost mystical: during navigation you reach the Canary Sea Darkest Spot, the darkest point in the ocean, far from any coast or artificial light. Here the sky lights up with stars, and for one night the ocean becomes a natural observatory. Shortly after, the route heads towards the Atlantis Crest, an underwater mountain linked to the myth of Atlantiswhere a play of lights and sounds recreates the charm of the legendary underwater kingdom.
Towards green Madeira
The journey then continues to Madeirathe Portuguese island of flowers and dizzying panoramas, where tropical gardens and cliffs overlook the infinite blue.
An itinerary designed for those who want to discover the Canary Islands in a different way – between volcanoes and stars, culture and the open sea – and experience winter under a sun that knows no seasons.
Info: reservations for winter 2025-2026 cruises are available at all travel agencies and on the official Costa Crociere website www.costacrociere.it.
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