Gran Canaria
Radically different microclimates depending on altitude. The Maspalomas dunes sit alongside vertiginous gorges. Las Palmas offers a well-equipped marina and a lively waterfront.
Gran Canaria is often called 'a continent in miniature' — and it's no exaggeration. Within a few kilometres, landscapes shift from Saharan dunes in the south to vertiginous gorges in the centre, through pine forests and coastal cliffs.
Las Palmas is the Canaries' main marina — a transatlantic departure hub, provisioning point, and lively city. The atmosphere of the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) departure gives this stopover its own energy, charged with the spirit of those preparing to cross the Atlantic.
For sailors, Gran Canaria is a functional but rich stopover. The marina is well-equipped, the city large and vibrant. The Maspalomas dunes in the south are worth the detour — a Sahara planted on the edge of the Atlantic.
Las Palmas marina · Provisioning · Maspalomas dunes
Tenerife
El Teide (3,718m) dominates the entire island and occasionally wears a snow cap. The wild, misty Anaga forest to the north contrasts dramatically with black-sand beaches in the south.
The volcanic planetLanzarote
A landscape of black lava and volcanic cones transformed by artist César Manrique. Timanfaya National Park and the Jameos del Agua rank among Europe's most singular natural sites.
The Atlantic desertFuerteventura
Just 100 km from the African coast, its endless white-sand beaches and turquoise waters make it a sailor's paradise. The constant wind has also made it the world capital of windsurfing.
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