Can you travel easily between Canary Islands?

Choose which island to leave from The Canary Islands offer many options for travelling to all the islands and being able to travel between them quickly and easily. They all have airports and ports served by different companies and covering a variety of routes.



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Tenerife is one of the most visited destinations in the Canaries, and its prime position makes it perfect for island hopping to neighbouring destinations. There are two ports in Tenerife: Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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Getting around by public transportation Most of the main islands in the Canaries are simply too large to explore without a motorized vehicle. While there are local buses on each island, it's relatively challenging to get around on them, especially if you're unfamiliar with the area.

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If you'd like to island hop, once here, you may fly between the Canary Islands on airlines such as the local Binter Canarias, as well as Air Europa and CanaryFly. Another option is to take a ferry, which you can do with the local companies, Fred Olsen and Armas.

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy. If you want a chilled-out holiday in a small fishing village, with wild empty beaches that harbour some superb diving, then this is the place.

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You'll easily find our red open top buses by the Santa Catalina Park, the perfect place to chill out and soak up the beauty of Las Palmas. Hop on the bus tour and enjoy the views and the sunshine as you explore the streets of Las Palmas from up high!

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Car-free & stress-free Majestic and wild, Fuerteventura is the second-largest island in the Canary archipelago, full of natural wonders and tourist attractions. Luckily, you don't have to bring along your car to the island or rent one upon arrival, as there are multiple ways to explore Fuerteventura car-free!

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10 Best Towns and Resorts in the Canary Islands
  • Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.
  • Betancuria, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos, La Palma.
  • Teror, Gran Canaria.
  • Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
  • Playa de la Arena, Tenerife.
  • Arrieta, Lanzarote.
  • Puerto del Rosario, Fuertaventura.


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The Tenerife - Gran Canaria ferry route is served all year round by Fred. Olsen Express and Naviera Armas, with many ferries daily. During the high season, there are up to 15 daily ferries. Ferries depart from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and arrive either at the port of Las Palmas or at the port of Agaete.

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La Palma - best for jaw-dropping scenery It's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.

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There are usually up to 5 daily ferry crossings from Gran Canaria to Fuerteventura. Most ferries arrive at the port of Morro Jable, but there are also ferry connections to Puerto del Rosario.

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Walking along the paths of the Canary Islands is one of the best ways to enjoy the landscape, which is full of contrasts: luxuriant forests, volcanic plains, steep cliffs or crags, sand dunes and areas like rain forests.

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Ferries to Canary Islands Connections and travel options Olsen Express from Huelva and Naviera Armas from the ports of Huelva and Cadiz. The duration of the trip can vary between 26 and 56 hours, depending on the island and the stops on the itinerary.

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Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.

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Lanzarote is often referred to as the best Canary Island for beaches and Caletón Blanco is one that belongs on postcards. Squish your toes in pristine white sand on your way to sinking into serene water so clear you can see nail polish shining brightly on the bottom.

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Tenerife is not a particularly windy island, although there may be times when the wind is stronger.

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Yes, there are high-speed ferries traveling from Fuerteventura to Lanzarote. The fastest ferry to Lanzarote takes only 25 min to reach the island.

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