Canary Islands


GRAN CANARIA What: Hiking its highest point. What it involves: While hiking up Pico de la Nieves, the island’s highest peak at 6,394ft, is the main attraction for many, other hiker highlights include Guayadeque gorge, with its stone age dwellings; the famous rock formation of Roque Nublo; classic paths like the Caminos Reales and passing through quaint hillside villages. How to do it: All the above can be enjoyed on Explore’s self-guided Gran Canaria walking tour, which takes you across the island from east to west. The land only price for 28 October- 31 December 2017 starts at £660pp, with a single room an additional £170. Hikes are graded ‘moderate’. explore.co.uk


What: Gran Canaria Marathon. What it involves: The healthy choice of road races and marathons held on the islands makes it a logical choice for combining a relaxing, recuperative break with a scenic run. Upcoming options include the Gran Canaria Marathon on Sunday 21 January 2018, which leaves lots of time to train. Registration is already open and 42km, 21km and 10km options are also available. grancanariamaraton.com. How to do it: Kuoni has a seven-night break for two adults staying in a double standard economy room on a B&B basis at the Lopesan Villa Del Conde Resort for £2,308. The hotel has a luxury wellness centre and prices include British Airways flights from Heathrow departing 16 December 2017 (2018 rates not yet available). kuoni.co.uk


countrybycountry.com | ABTA Magazine 45


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