Canaries
The Canary Islands, or Canaries for short, are a fascinating archipelago in the Atlantic off the coast of North Africa. Each island has its own character, characterized by impressive volcanic landscapes, a mild climate, and diverse sailing areas. Whether the steep coasts of Tenerife, the black beaches of Lanzarote, the green forests of La Palma, or the relaxed atmosphere of La Gomera – the Canary Islands offer sailors, explorers, and connoisseurs a year-round destination with sun, wind, and waves. The Canary Islands are considered Gateway to the Caribbean for Atlantic crossers, but at the same time are their own rich sailing area for every season.
Drive around the interior of the Canary Island of La Gomera.
October 2023 Behind the barren shell lies an unexpectedly fertile core... The first thing I learn on La Gomera is that this is the favorite vacation spot of former Chancellor Angela Merkel... she graces many a postcard here. Perhaps that's why we meet so many Germans here... In Valle Gran Rey, we rent a car for a day and...
Sailing between the Canary Islands of Tenerife and La Gomera
October 2023 For our 21st voyage, we're taking our new crew – Barbara and Wolfgang – who have accompanied us several times before, aboard in Los Christianos in Tenerife, where we anchored for a week. Los Christianos is a large, very diverse tourist resort on Tenerife with good anchoring options. The only thing that's a little tricky is landing with the dinghy...
Canary Island of El Hierro – traveling by car – a report
September 2023 After docking at the Puerto de la Estaca marina, we rented a car for three days to explore the island. El Hierro is the westernmost and smallest of the Canary Islands and is sparsely populated, as recurring droughts have led to waves of emigration. So far, it has remained largely unaffected by mass tourism...
Canary Island La Palma – sailing area and excursion island – a report
August 2023 Of all the Canary Islands we visited, La Palma was our favorite. Firstly, because the marina in Santa Cruz de La Palma is within walking distance of the charming little capital of the same name, and secondly, because it's so wonderfully diverse. We've documented our impressions in various reports, and here I'd like to share our experiences with La...
Canary Island of La Palma – Roque de Los Muchachos – From the sea up to above the clouds… a photo documentation
August 2023 The highest peak on La Palma – the Roque de los Muchacos – rises 2426 meters above sea level. The path winds its way from the sea to the summit via long serpentines, offering impressive views as it climbs above the clouds... Start to the summit of La Palma Panoramic View – on tour by car. We break through the...
Volcanic island: La Palma – lava fields & nature in transition
August 2023 A photo documentary The volcanic island of La Palma offers many fascinating insights into the world of volcanoes, something we've never seen before. Therefore, in this article, I'd like to let the pictures speak for themselves... Entrance to the Volcano Museum Walkways lead over the volcanic rock to the sea. The small boulders look light, but they are...