The Canary Islands are much more than a beach destination. With 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and an average winter temperature of 20 degrees centigradethis archipelago represents the ideal destination for an active holiday in every season. While continental Europe faces harsh winters, here it is possible practice outdoor sports in a spring climate, explore new landscapes and live intense experiences. A territory that combines the possibility of doing mountain hiking in the morning and a regenerating swim in the afternoon, where the trade winds create perfect conditions for water sports and the volcanic nature offers scenarios that seem to belong to another planet. The diversity of the rest is the true richness of these islands: every corner of the archipelago has its own distinct personality, to meet the tastes of every type of traveller, from the most demanding athletes to simple outdoor activity enthusiasts. Let’s find out together, in the sheets dedicated to each island, how these 8 strips of landdespite belonging to the same archipelago, stand out for their sporting vocation, landscapes and traditions.
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