Canary Island Facts
The seven islands off the coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands, were all inhabited long before the first European sailors stepped foot on them. Those inhabitants was called Guanches, which in the native tongue means “man.” These people are said to be linked to the Cro-Magnon period and they were blond haired, blue eyed and tall with white skin. Today, these islands are where you will find friendly, proud and easygoing people. These natives have no trouble showing visitors all about their countryside and their culture. Depending on which island they live on, each islander has his or her own identity. On the island of Tenerife, Tinerfenos is what the locals are called today.
Holidays in Tenerife can be taken any time of years as the climate here is almost always the same year round. It is said that the Canary Islands are the island of eternal spring. If you are planning a visit to these islands, you should know that airfare prices at the best between November and mid December with Easter time being the peak season. A little searching online will bring you many travel options to choose from. You can arrange a package deal that fits your needs or you can shop around and compare many prices. Cheap Canaries holidays from onthebeach can be found online as well as you spend some time shopping to get the best deal. There is something for everyone on these islands. Whether you are looking for nightlife or a quiet, secluded beach to be alone, you can find it here.
The Canary Islands belong to Spain and although it is a long way from Spain, you should be aware that the residency rules are just like that of mainland Spain. If you are a European Union citizen, you can take a holiday to these islands using just you ID card. UK visitor passports are not accepted. If you are not a EU citizen, then you must show your valid passport to holiday here. Just like any other foreign country that you might visit, you should have your passport with you at all time. There are no vaccinations needed for you to visit the Canary Islands. If you are traveling in from an infected area where Yellow Fever is present, check with your travel agent for more information. If you are in doubt, you can visit the Spanish Embassy also for help.