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Come to Canary Islands

An October 2000 trip to Canary Islands by Columbus

Quote: The Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean 60 miles west of Morocco, Africa and only a 3 hour fly from Madrid. Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the most visited of the Islands with an average temperature of 65º-75ºF year round. A total of 7 islands with beautiful beaches.
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Come to Canary Islands Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Top attractions: Tenerife, Mount Teide National Park; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Old Vegueta section of the City; Lanzarote, Timanfaya Park with its lunar landscape. When you arrive in Tenerife, locate yourself in the town of Puerto de la Cruz on the north of the island which is not to be confused with the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. From there you can plan a tour to the town of La Orotava just a few miles away and then Teide National Park which is a nice treat. Next see the city of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Island, which was founded by the Spanish in the middle of 1478. La Vaguta Quarter, the old section of town with its narrow streets, the Cathedral of St. Ana, the Columbus House and th...Read More

Hotel Puerto Playa Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

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This 4 story hotel by the beach has beautiful, comfortable rooms with balconies facing the city or the ocean. Rooms are quiet with nice sized bathrooms. Hotel is located within walking distance of the center of town. Accessible to restaurants and shops. Personnel very friendly.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 28, 2000

Hotel Puerto Playa
Jose del Camp Llarena
Canary Islands, Spain
(34) 0922-384151

Los Bardinos Sol Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

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Hotel within walking distance of the Port, Santa Catalina Park, and Canteras Beach. Rooms are clean with somewhat small (but modern) bathrooms. Beds are comfortable but the rooms are on the dark side.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 28, 2000

Los Bardinos Sol
Calle Eduardo Benot 3
Canary Islands, Spain
928-26- 6100

VIK Hotel San Antonio Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "San Antonio"

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Quiet hotel with very nicely decorated rooms. Comfortable and fairly large. Breakfast included in the rate. Bathrooms are average---clean and all with toilletes. Pillows are small on the beds, but you can always can request more if needed.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on December 28, 2000

VIK Hotel San Antonio
Avda. De Las Playas, 84
Puerto del Carmen, Spain 35510
+34 928 514-200

Marquesa Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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Excellent fare with mainly fish and seafood plates. Fast service. Clean Restaurant. Try Paella. Tenerife is famous for spicy sauces such as salsa mojo picon. Stews, watercress, fish casserolles are universally popular. Cheesecakes are famous.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 28, 2000

Marquesa
Quinana
Canary Islands, Spain
922-38-69-50

Casa Julio Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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Excellent fish dishes. Restaurant located in the port section of town. Seafood meals are the most prevalently available entrees though there are also a few vegetatian dishes on the menu. All the desserts are prepared in the premises. Service is somewhat slow, but pleasant.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 28, 2000

Casa Julio
Caja Naval 132
Canary Islands, Spain
928-27-10-39

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