Canary Islands

Canary Islands
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Traveling to the Canary Islands? Land Connected.

The Canary Islands are Spain's Atlantic archipelago of year-round spring: volcanic peaks, black-sand beaches, laurel forests and resort towns, spread across Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and the smaller islands. With data from touchdown, you can check island bus times, book a rental car and find beaches without hunting for a SIM shop on arrival.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy video, navigation and hotspot use.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Teide National Park (Tenerife): Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, with a cable car to near the summit and volcanic landscapes all around.
  • Maspalomas dunes (Gran Canaria): a sweep of desert dunes meeting the sea at the south of the island, with a long beach alongside.
  • Timanfaya National Park (Lanzarote): the volcanic 'Fire Mountains', toured by coach through lava fields and craters.
  • Garajonay National Park (La Gomera): misty laurel forest on a quieter island, a short ferry ride from Tenerife.
  • La Laguna (Tenerife): the UNESCO-listed old university town near Santa Cruz, with colonial streets and cafés.

Getting Around

  • Arriving: Tenerife has two airports — Tenerife South (TFS) for most holiday traffic and Tenerife North (TFN) near Santa Cruz — and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) serves the second-largest island. Confirm which airport your flight uses before you book transfers.
  • Island buses: local buses, called guaguas, connect resorts, capitals and beaches on each island, and are the cheapest way around without a car.
  • Ride-hailing — limited and patchy: Uber operates in parts of Tenerife, such as the Adeje area, but coverage is limited and varies by island. Licensed metered taxis are the reliable default, and you should not plan around app availability, especially on Gran Canaria.
  • Rental cars: a rental car is the most flexible way to explore beyond the resorts — book ahead in peak season, and check whether your licence needs an International Driving Permit before you arrive.

Safety and Practical Tips

The Canary Islands are generally safe for travelers. The main risks are sun and sea: Atlantic currents and waves can be strong, so swim only where lifeguards are present and obey beach flags.

Volcanic and mountain terrain needs care: stay on marked trails in national parks, carry water and sun protection on hikes, and expect much colder, windier conditions at the Teide summit than at the coast.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. The Canary Islands follow Spain's Schengen rules: many passports enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, while other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for before travel. Check the latest requirements for your passport before you book, and make sure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area.

Official information: Travel to Europe (EU) and the Spain tourism (official).

Weather and Climate

  • Subtropical and mild all year: coastal daytime highs are usually around 20°C in winter and around 28°C in summer, with the south of each island drier and sunnier than the north. The Teide summit is much colder and windier than the coast.
  • Best months: the islands suit travel all year. July to September are warmest and busiest; winter is the classic winter-sun season, and spring brings wildflowers to the north of the islands.
  • What to pack: light clothes and strong sun protection all year, plus a warm layer and windproof jacket for Teide and for northern-island evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for volcanic paths.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: euros (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in resorts, restaurants and larger shops; contactless is common. Keep some cash for small bars, markets and rural stops.
  • WISE and similar travel cards — yes, supported: the Wise card works in the Canary Islands wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, and a Wise EUR balance means you spend euros without converting each time.
  • Tipping: tipping is optional in Spain, including the Canaries — service is included in prices, and rounding up, or 5–10% for very good service, is appreciated but not expected.
  • Cash tips: use ATMs in town rather than airport exchange counters, which usually give worse rates, and always choose to pay in euros (local currency) if a terminal or ATM offers to convert to your home currency.