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The Canaries Oct / Nov 2017


We had never been to any of the Canary Islands before so we thought we ought to go and have a look.

We spent just over a week in Tenerife and then 10 days in Grand Canaria. It was quite enjoyable but not somewhere we would rush back too, whilst the scenery is spectacular and of course the weather a great change from a UK winter the islands were too crowded and nearly all the coastal areas completely ruined by over development.


1. Brits abroad, no Spanish spoken here

Elderly Brits go to bed early

2. Up in the clouds

We nearly climbed the highest mountain in Spain

3. All Along the North Coast

Bring out the bunting

4. Old buildings suit old people

At last a nice town - La Orotava

5. A bit of a mixed bag

No food for Gills birthday

6. International Travel

 A Flight to Grand Canaria

7. A Cultural Day

 Colon Museum - not a bum idea

8. Life is a Beach

A Day of Relaxation

9. Science Day

Children's museum exhibits, ideal for old people

10. Bananas, Badlands and Long Climb

The Banana Festival, the highlight of our holiday!

11. Good food in Tourst Town

Horrid hotel but great food at last

12. At Last, a Decent Fishing Village

The only unspoilt village on the island

13. Over Sold Sand Dunes

Another disappointment

14. Back in Blighty

So what did we think of the Canaries?