Leisure

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Visitors to the Islands are can enjoy a large number of leisure and free-time activities through facilities such as the auditoriums, shopping centres, theatres, cinemas, bars, casinos and restaurants.

The Canary Islands are also a major venue for congresses and conventions. An ideal location for both companies and investors, the Islands provide a cultural, commercial and professional meeting point, with modern facilities including trade fair centres and convention centres, in addition to several companies specialising in event organisation.

The exceptional climate of the Islands means that it is possible to do all kinds of sports year round. Outdoor activities include golf, swimming, sailing, horse-riding, hiking, fishing and tennis, to name but a few.

The beauty and variety of landscapes in the Canary Islands are under special protection. Four of Spain’s 13 national parks are in the Islands. The outstanding natural environment and the lack of pollution in the Islands make it possible to enjoy unique activities such as whale watching, diving and astronomy.

The cuisine of the Islands, with its wide variety of typical dishes, is based above all on local agricultural produce and fish and seafood.

The mild temperatures in the Islands make terrace cafés and open-air festivities an attractive option. Carnival is the most popular and international festival held in the Islands. The wealth of folk traditions in the Islands have evolved from the influence of other cultures throughout history.

The Islands have traditionally been a compulsory port of call for people from all over the world, resulting in a society which is cosmopolitan, welcoming and friendly.