A Canary Islands holiday isn’t just for the birds. In fact, the Canary Islands (Islas Canarias in Spanish) originating from the Latin term Insula Canaria, meaning “Island of the Dogs”. But now, the Canary Islands cater to people, and the Islanders would love to have you spend your holiday with them.

All Canary Islands holidays begins with an easy flight to Tenerife or Gran Canaria, with many links by air, ferry, or jet-foil to the other islands of the archipelago. Transportation on land is easy and convenient by bus, taxi, or private car. With so much to see and do on the Canary Islands, this ease of transportation will allow you to squeeze a lot of activity into your holiday.

The beaches of the Canary Islands are world renowned, and there is a beach for every style of oceanic enjoyment. But don’t miss the opportunities to scuba dive and view the underwater marine life or swim with sea turtles and dolphins which frequent the waters surrounding the islands. The sport fishing enthusiast will have a chance for the catch of a lifetime.

Inland, the Canary Islands offer a wide range of climates, topography, and the archipelago’s other primary tourist attraction, the Teide National Park (in Tenerife) where the highest mountain peak in Spain and third largest volcano in the world (Mount Teide) is located. With 4 National Parks, (2 of which have been designated World Heritage sites by UNESCO), numerous golf courses, and other sporting opportunities, you can keep your days filled with activity.

Once the sun goes down, the metropolitan side of the Canary Islands comes to life. Large dance clubs offering music to suit any taste, English and Irish style pubs, and restaurants offering cuisine from around the world will provide ample opportunity to sample the nightlife for everyone

The hardest part of enjoying a holiday on the Canary Islands will be finding the time to sleep. To help you with this dilemma, log on to onthebeach.co.uk for the latest information on great holiday deals to the Canary Islands.