Is it easy to travel between islands in Canary Islands?

The archipelago is served by 8 airports connecting all the islands. In all cases the flying time is less than an hour and there are frequent departures all day long. Travelling by boat between the islands is usually cheaper and offers a different setting in which it is easy to spot dolphins and other species.



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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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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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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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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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No desire to drive? You don't have to: Tenerife has an efficient bus service that covers a sizable chunk of the island. Titsa runs guaguas – pronounced wa-was – or public buses. You can find timetables, routes and a handy journey planner on the website.

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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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Tenerife South (TFS) is often used by tourists closer to the sunny resorts south of the island. Tenerife is the easiest island to reach for US visitors, with United Airlines launching a nonstop flight from Newark (EWR) to Tenerife South (TFS) starting June 9, 2022.

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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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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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The archipelago is served by 8 airports connecting all the islands. In all cases the flying time is less than an hour and there are frequent departures all day long. Travelling by boat between the islands is usually cheaper and offers a different setting in which it is easy to spot dolphins and other species.

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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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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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Areas to Avoid Because of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.

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Cover ground quickly in Tenerife with a ticket for the hop-on, hop-off bus. Climb aboard the double decker bus to ride through Santa Cruz de Tenerife with an accompanying audio guide available in 14 languages.

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Bus: Buses are a comfortable way of getting around the island, especially between the capital of Las Palmas and the touristic towns in the south. The inter-urban bus network on Gran Canaria (blue buses) is extensive with over 100 routes that connect almost every main point on the island.

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With average asking prices of just under 4,000 euros/m2, Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are the most expensive areas in the Canary Islands. In the luxurious Abama Resort in Guía de Isora, however, you can expect to pay around 6,500 euro/m2.

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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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if you prefer a relaxing holiday in quiet resorts, some of the places to avoid in Gran Canaria include areas where mass tourism is prevalent, such as the resorts of Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. The island offers so much more than this, with diverse landscapes to explore, and a myriad of activities to enjoy.

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