Self catering holidays in Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are also affectionately known as the ‘Canaries’. The Canaries are a much loved destination for many Brits when it comes to summer sunshine holidays as reflected in the islands previously winning a silver award from the British Travel Awards for Best Beach Holiday Destination. Although officially part of Spain, the Canary Islands are actually nearer Morocco than Spain. These islands are located off the North Western coast of Africa. There are 13 islands in this island chain including the popular islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. Less well known smaller Canary islands include La Gomera, La Palma, Alegranza, Isla de Lobos, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste, El Hierro, La Graciosa and Montana Clara.

The temperatures in the Canary islands tend to be pleasant all year round with the temperature ranging from around 14 degrees in winter to 28 degrees in summer. Some Brits head out to the Canary islands not just for summer sun but also for winter self catering holidays to take advantage of the pleasant climate. Each of the individual Canary islands has something different to offer visitors. Although the Canary islands have a reputation for busy resorts, there are many quieter parts on even the popular islands but if you are looking for a remote self catering break then you may wish to visit one of the less well known quieter islands. Whichever one of the Canary Islands you choose to visit for your self catering holiday we trust that you will enjoy browsing through the villas and apartments on Country Cottages Online.