This is one of the most delightful corners of our blue-eyed planet! The Canary Islands are the pearl of the Castilian crown in the past and the pride of modern Spain. A paradise for tourists, where the gentle sun always shines, and the sea (that is, the Atlantic Ocean) invites you to plunge into the transparent waves. It is not for nothing that tourists from all over the world dream of coming here, at least for a short time. After all, the Canary Islands are beautiful at any time of the year (the weather is practically the same for months).
Canary archipelago: composition
Islands lost in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean are of volcanic origin. But nevertheless, they amaze with their unique beauty and unique climate, recognized as the best on Earth. The archipelago consists of thirteen islands of different sizes. The main seven: Gran Canaria, Gomera, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Hierro, La Palma and Lanzarote. Six more islets are small patches of land with peculiar landscapes. This is GraciosaRoque del Este, Alegranza, Lobos, Montagna Clara, Roque del Oeste.
Toponymy of the islands
The first names of the Canaries reflected the attitude of people to this divine place. Greek and Roman manuscripts, compiled by the greatest minds of the time, called them the Happy Isles, the Garden of the Hesperides, Atlantis. At that time, the Guanches tribes lived here - tall white-skinned people, whose small settlements hid in caves and rocky shores. The inhabitants of the round houses fiercely resisted the Spanish colonizers in 1496.
Virtual trip (Lancerot, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria)
Let's make a virtual trip and visit the Canary Islands, the weather by months will be discussed by us later. So, the first on the way is the island of Lanzarote, whose landscape resembles the surface of the moon and space panoramas. It is worth a visit if only to realize how rich the fantasy of nature is.
Fuerteventura attracts with the longest coastline and proximity to Africa. Perhaps that is why it is so reminiscent of the Sahara desert with its heat and golden dunes. Gran Canaria, like a small continent, has collected on its territory vegetation characteristic of both Europe and the Americas. In the central part of the island, granite mountains rise for two kilometers, cut by deep ravines and gorges.
Peculiarities of Tenerife
Next, we invite you to visit Tenerife (Canary Islands). The weather is always herewonderful, for which the area is called the island of eternal spring. It is the largest in the archipelago and the most famous. It is notable for its majestic mountain range, black sands on the beaches and a giant extinct volcano. Cañadas del Teide has a height of two thousand meters, and the diameter of the crater is 20 kilometers. It is surrounded by a national park.
Gomera, La Palma and Hierro
Gomera is a mountainous and impregnable island. Steep precipitous coasts contrast sharply with the ocean surface. In the center, an emerald tent spread the Garajonay National Park. Hierro is a small little-studied piece of land. But it is here that tourists rush who crave a relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle. Luxurious tropical nature and a bay of indescribable beauty open to the eye from the top of Malpaso, which rises in the middle. The last island is La Palma, which has very steep coasts, amazing mountain ranges and lush vegetation.
Archipelago climate
More and more tourists are choosing the Canary Islands as their holiday destination. The monthly weather presented in this article will help you choose the best time to travel. The climate here is moderately hot, and the air temperature stays around twenty degrees Celsius all year round. A little colder only high in the mountains on Palma and Tenerife. Winters are warm and mild, summers are not hot, and precipitation is moderate. As a resort, the Canaries are attractive all year round.
It should be noted that the weather conditions on individual islands vary in the north andsouth. Take, for example, Tenerife (Spain, Canary Islands). The weather in the north is more comfortable, there is more greenery and rainfall. The southern part is characterized by sunny dry days. The explanation for this is simple: clouds that carry moisture are heavy, so they cannot overcome obstacles in the form of high mountain peaks. So they shed rains mainly in the north. On the highest peaks of the archipelago, even in summer, despite the high air temperature, you can see a snow cap.
Water temperature
The Canary Islands will always allow their guests to swim. Weather by months (air and water) is predicted by specialists on the eve of the tourist season. They compile special tables that help you choose the best time for your vacation.
The water temperature off the coast of the Canary Islands is different. For example, the southern and southwestern coasts of Hierro, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Homer and Palma warm up better, so the sea here is always several degrees warmer than in the north and northeast. These parts of the land are cooled by the Canary Current and the trade winds. You can pay attention to this circumstance: the closer the island is to the shores of the Black Continent, the warmer the water in the ocean.
Canary Islands in winter
Winter in these places is very little like a snowy season with Epiphany frosts. In December, tourists like to come here to celebrate the New Year and Christmas in an unusual setting. Indeed, your favorite holidays can be spent not for snowballs and snowman modeling, but on the beach. In ittime you can swim (the water warms up to +21°C) and sunbathe. During the day, the thermometer shows +23, and at night - +19. But if you are going to go high into the mountains, then you should definitely grab warm clothes. It's much colder there, plus there's snow on some of the slopes.
January continues the festive relay race started in December. The bright Canarian sun generously endows tourists with a chocolate tan and warmth, which the inhabitants of the northern hemisphere miss. There is snow in the mountains of the archipelago, which will remind you that winter reigns in the yard. Therefore, when traveling, you should take warm sweaters, jackets and shoes. The water temperature in the sea is kept at around +20°C, during the day the air warms up to +23, and at night it only cools down to +18.
Winter is a great time to visit the Canary Islands. The weather in February is comfortable, making a sharp contrast with the Russian latitudes, where blizzards, snowdrifts and twenty degrees of frost reign. On the Spanish island territory, you can take a deep breath of fresh air, sunbathe (during the day the temperature rises to +23 ° C), take a walk along the coast in the evening (at night the thermometer shows + 18 ° C). The water in the Atlantic Ocean, of course, is not the same as fresh milk, but +20°C is also good.
Paradise archipelago in spring
March is a good reason to visit the Canary Islands with your half. Every lady will be delighted with such a gift for International Women's Day. In this month, as in all others, the sun does not skimp on the heat. Snowy peaks in the majorityget rid of the snow cap. But it is still cool in the mountainous regions of the archipelago, so experienced travelers are advised to stock up on warm clothes. The ocean beckons with transparent waves warmed up to +20°C. The air temperature during the day is +24, at night - +19.
The Canary Islands come alive and transform in spring. The weather in April is still wonderful. But tourists flock here for another reason. Airlines start the season of discounts, so the ticket is very cheap. Gorgeous beaches are filled with vacationers, because the temperature rises by several degrees. And what kind of atmosphere awaits those who have visited the Canary Islands? The weather in April is fresh and clean air mixed with the scent of flowers and a s alty breeze. It is +25°C during the day and +20 at night. So pack your bags and hit the road!
The end of spring is the perfect time to travel to the Canary Islands. The weather here in May is unusual. It may seem to the guests of the archipelago that the famous May holidays were created just in order to visit this piece of paradise. The purest air is filled with the intoxicating aroma of herbs and flowers and the s alty taste of the sea. There is no sweltering heat: during the day the thermometer shows + 26 ° C, at night - +22. The water in the ocean warms up to +21.
Summer in the Canaries
This is the time for a measured and relaxing holiday. That is why people who crave a serene pastime choose the Canary Islands. The weather in June will give you the opportunity to get a fashionable bronze tan on fashionable beaches with white andblack sand. After all, the temperature here during the day reaches +28°C, and at night it drops only to +22. It is interesting that when coming here, you can not use burn creams - the sun is not dangerous here and does not burn at all. Turquoise waves of the ocean warm up to +23°C.
In July, the weather in the Canary Islands is quite hot. But still it is comfortable and pleasant. Even Fuerteventura - an island that is very close to the African Sahara - will not tire you with the desert climate. Its dunes and dunes, formed due to the hot wind from the Black Continent, are cooled by the underwater currents of the ocean. The water still warms up to +23°C, during the day the air temperature is +29°C, at night - +24.
The peak of the holiday season, which lasts all year round, falls at the end of summer. This is the hottest time to visit the Canary Islands. The weather in August, despite the high air temperatures (+31°C during the day, +25°C at night), remains comfortable. This archipelago compares favorably with the currently arid Turkey, Greece and other southern states. The Atlantic Ocean warms up to +24°C off the coast.
Golden Autumn
The beginning of autumn is no reason to ignore the Canary Islands. The weather in September differs little from summer or spring, except for a change in temperature. The thermometer drops to +27°C during the day and +22°C at night. Water warms up to +23°C. It gets colder towards the end of the month, but it will still be enough for a tourist to take light clothes with him: T-shirts, shorts, skirts.
October will delight you with warm sun and really summer days. After all, at the height of the Canarian autumn, the temperature during the day is + 26 ° C, and at night - + 21 ° C. The water is still suitable for swimming (+24°C).
In November, tourists come to the Canary Islands, because it is still warm and sunny here, and the temperature drops only a few degrees (+24°C during the day, +20°C at night). Ocean waves warm up to + 23°C, so you can swim, scuba dive, play water sports and have fun.
Island Attractions
When visiting the Canarian archipelago, you can not worry about the cultural and entertainment program. In addition to lazy lying on the sea coast, there is an opportunity to go on exciting excursions and boat trips, scuba dive and visit the mountains, learn the history of the islands from the architectural masterpieces of the past. Natural wonders in the form of national parks, reserves, picturesque gorges and small canyons will not leave anyone indifferent. Be sure to visit the cliffs of the Giants and the mountains of Anaga, Hell's Gorge and Teide Park, Loro Park and Timanfaya. The pyramids in Guimard, the water park, the El Diablo restaurant on a dormant volcano, the Cactus Garden are also worthy of your attention.
Visit the Canary Islands, treat yourself to a real fairy tale!
