deinSpanien editorial team

Seven islands, seven characters: the comparison by type of holiday, landscape and beaches, with a table and tips on getting there.

Climate table with official monthly figures, the differences between north and south and what the trade wind and calima mean for your holiday.

El Hierro is the quietest of the Canary Islands: diving, natural pools and hiking trails, with travel from Tenerife and tips for 3 to 5 days.

Cloud forest, ravines and a whistled language: tips for La Gomera with ferry connections, the most beautiful places and a three-day route.

The best hikes on La Palma: Caldera de Taburiente, the volcano route, the laurel forest and Roque de los Muchachos, with tips on getting there and the weather.

The most beautiful beaches on Fuerteventura from Corralejo to Cofete: where you can swim, where you can’t, and what you need to know about wind and access.

The 12 highlights on Gran Canaria: capital, mountains, dunes and villages, with a sensible itinerary and tips on getting there.

From the city beach to the bay you can only reach on foot: the most beautiful beaches on Gran Canaria by region, with tips on wind and access.

Timanfaya, Manrique’s buildings and the Papagayo bays: Lanzarote’s sights with admission prices and reservation requirements, as of October 2026.

The 12 most beautiful places on Tenerife: what is worth it, what you need to book in advance and how to split the island sensibly over a week.