TURN WINTER INTO SUMMER, IN THE CANARIES.

Long beaches, hip cities and mysterious rock formations: On Lanzarote, the extremes mix. While the west is characterised by volcanic landscapes, the east of Lanzarote is more urban: Teguise and Arrecife inspire with numerous restaurants, bars and harbour flair. Here, those interested in culture and architecture will find themselves in awe. The region is home to numerous museums as well as buildings and sculptures by the famous Canarian artist César Manrique. In the north of the island, travellers will find amazing rock formations, dripstone caves and cactus gardens to explore on hikes. A little further south, long, flat beaches await visitors seeking relaxation in the sun.
 

Rugged mountain landscapes, green laurel forests and golden sandy beaches: Gran Canaria offers holidaymakers a colourful mix of landscapes and sights. The cultural centre is Las Palmas. Here travellers will find restaurants, shopping boulevards and museums where they can learn more about the history of the island. Gran Canaria also has a lot up its sleeve for active holidaymakers: in the dunes of Maspalomas you can walk through the sandy landscape or explore the dunes on the back of a camel. And the highest mountain on the island also invites you to go hiking. From up there, summit strikers can discover the other Canary Islands with a good view. And if you just want to relax on a white sandy beach, Playa de las Canteras is the place to be.
 

The largest island of the archipelago awaits you with many highlights. With mild temperatures all year round, Tenerife invites active holidaymakers and those seeking relaxation alike to explore beaches and mountains. The Teide, Spain's highest peak, is particularly worth a visit. Around 38 hiking trails lead through the national park, where hikers can get very close to the mountain. In the island's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, travellers can admire the futuristic concert hall designed by Santiago Calatrava. Another stop on a family holiday on Tenerife should be Loro Parque. Around 300 parrot species live here. And you can also marvel at the fauna under water, for example on a dive at Playa Paraiso.
 

Because of its long dream beaches, the third largest island of the Canaries is often called the Hawaii of Europe. Those who have had enough of sunbathing can have a go at surfing. The south coast of Fuerteventura offers the best surf spots and the highest waves. Apart from that, Fuerteventura has a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing. From the top of the platform of the Punta de Jandía lighthouse, you have a breathtaking view over the ocean. And in the El Jable shifting sand dunes in the Parque Natural de Corralejo nature reserve, holidaymakers can really enjoy the peace and quiet. By the way: in 2015, the island was declared a UNESCO protected area for light. Stargazers can admire the Milky Way here under ideal conditions.