Ferry to Gran Canaria
September 1, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We woke up early to drive up to Santa Cruz where we had to get the ferry at 8am to Agaete in Gran Canaria.
Arhucas
September 1, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A visit to the gothic church in Arucas on the way from Agaete to Las Palmas
Museo de Casa de Cultura
September 1, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Came across a museum on the Spanish civil war and some local artists from Arucas.
Las Palmas
September 1, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We had a stroll around Las Palmas, visiting the Cathedral de Santa Ana before catching the ferry to Morro Jable in Fuerteventura
Corralejo
September 1, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We arrived at the Oasis Duna hotel just in time for dinner. Apartment was a bit shabby, but the complex is reasonable with great pool and friendly staff. This will be home for the next 5 days…
Holiday starts here
September 2, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Today we took it easy. We got up and went for breakfast, then went to the pool. We took a walk around town in the early afternoon and found the Tindacenter… a shopping centre for lonely singles. WeRead more
Isla del Lobos
September 3, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Today we took a short ferry ride to the small islote off the coast of Corralejo. Once populated by sea lions, it was named the ‘Isle of Wolves’ due to the barking sound they made. It’s now aRead more
Meeting old friends
September 4, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We took a walk down to the main Dunas beach today to meet up with Zoe and Kevin, some old friends that left Tenerife 8 years ago. They are also staying in Corralejo, at the Riu all inclusive hotel. ItRead more
Las Dunas
September 5, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today is my birthday! We went to the sand dunes so that Elena could video herself rolling down them. Later we went back to the beach with Zoe and Kevin before eating back at the hotel. Tomorrow weRead more
Off to Lanzarote
September 6, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We left Corralejo at midday and took the ferry to Lanzarote. It was only a short 25 min crossing, so we arrived in Lanzarote and got to our apartment for about 3pm, leaving time for a swim at the poolRead more
Museo de Atlántico
September 7, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We went scuba diving today and visited the underwater Museo Atlántico. Opened in 2017, it contains sculptures under the water which are now host to plants and life that otherwise would not exist inRead more
Manrique House
September 8, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We visited the house of Lanzarote artist, Cesar Manrique. A truly stunning example of arquitecture and nature in harmony.
Cueva de los Verdes
September 8, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Five minutes up the road from the Jameos del Agua are the Cuevas de los Verdes, underground volcanic caves created by lava flows 20,000 years ago. Used as a shelter, hideaway, music auditorium and nowRead more
Lunch in Orzola
September 8, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Had barracuda for lunch at ‘Os Gallegos’ restaurant on the port at La Orzola before catching the ferry to La Graciosa.
La Graciosa
September 8, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
A short boat ride to complete all the Canary Islands. La Graciosa has no roads, just sand tracks. A small beach and a village of white houses with a supermarket and a couple of restaurants.
Jameos del Agua
September 8, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
White crabs!!! We visited the Jameos del Agua… home of the Lanzarote White Crab. Indigenous to Lanzarote and you cannot see them anywhere else in the world. The crabs are blind and white becauseRead more
