Canary Islands, Madeira & the Azores
Welcome the spring with a host of awe-inspiring destinations, including charming Vigo, UNESCO-listed Oporto and the idyllic Canary Islands – the home of diverse landscapes, sun-dappled beaches and a typically balmy climate. Together with days of gentle relaxation, you’ll enjoy colourful sights and floral delights at the spectacular Madeira Flower Festival, with almost two days to enjoy the beautiful street parades and sweet-scented air.
Madeira
First up on your list of inspiring destinations is Vigo, from where you can take a tour to the awe-inspiring Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. You’ll then sail on to Lisbon, where the adorable backstreets of the Alfama district, architectural wonders, Art-Nouveau cafés and more await your discovery. There’s also the chance to visit the medieval town of Óbidos or picturesque Sintra.
You’ll then journey to the Canaries and on to your first island, Gran Canaria. Here, you can absorb the mix of architecture in the Vagueta district of Las Palmas or join tours to tranquil Agaete; the charming towns of Teror and Arucas; or radiant Maspalomas Beach, which is home to oasis-like sand dunes and palm trees. In Santa Cruz, Tenerife, you’ll have time to discover some of the many highlights, including the mysterious Pyramids of Güímar, mighty Mount Teide – Spain’s highest peak, and countless beaches. There’s also a chance to tour the island’s leading gardens.
La Palma is nicknamed the ‘Pretty Island’. The entire island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with scenery
that ranges from untouched forests and tumbling waterfalls to the soaring San Antonio Volcano. In Santa Cruz you can stroll around the Old Quarter, where the cobbled streets are lined with colourful mansions showing off their quaint wooden balconies. Alternatively, tour to the prehistoric laurel forests of Los Tilos, or the enormous, verdant crater of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
An overnight stay in Funchal, capital of the ‘garden island’ of Madeira, is next on your itinerary. Your visit is timed to coincide with the annual Flower Festival. There’ll be a colourful parade, with the main streets decorated with floral arrangements. You’ll also have time to explore the enchanting Monte Palace Tropical Garden, reached by cable car, or perhaps indulge in afternoon tea at the world-famous Reid’s Hotel.
Finally, a stop in Leixões is your chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage City of Oporto, the home of Port Wine. Alternatively, head out on a tour to explore Serralves Park. Spanning 18 hectares it consists of a wide variety of harmoniously interconnected spaces designed by architect Jacques Gréber.
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