Two-Week Stay in the Canary Islands
This stay alternates between longer and shorter sailing times and free time to visit, explore, or engage in your favorite activities.
As an example, we have detailed two different programs that may be canceled or modified depending on weather conditions.
Regardless of the conditions, the skipper, as the sole captain on board, will make the appropriate decisions concerning the safety of the crew, the boat, and the smooth running of the navigation. He will keep you informed of his choices at all times, and if conditions are perfect, he will let you choose as a group.
West of Tenerife
Let's explore the west coast of Tenerife together, renowned for the many marine species thriving in this arm of the Gulf Stream. Los Gigantes, with its impressive cliffs plunging right in front of the port entrance, and Guarachico, a true Canarian village, will captivate you.
Next, we will have the option to set course for the island of La Palma, one of the most beautiful in the world, according to UNESCO. We can sail along its eastern coast, round the southern tip to admire the lava field that recently flowed into the sea during the last eruption of Cumbre Vieja in late 2021, before heading up the western coast towards the Tazacorte region. The many trails historically used by locals are now marked and promise wonderful hikes through ancient forests.
The next part of our journey will take us to El Hierro after a day of sailing. Its two ports (La Estaca and La Restinga) are the southernmost in Europe. This small, wonderful island is energy self-sufficient. It has been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and diving at one of the two spots near La Restinga is enough to understand why.
La Gomera is the last island on our route. On its southern side, we can find an excellent anchorage for the night and also visit its capital, San Sebastian.
East of Tenerife
After taking possession of the sailboat and exploring Tenerife, we set course for Gran Canaria, the next island to the east. The journey will take us a full day, and we will stay there for a while to visit the towns of Maspalomas and Puerto Mogan, observe the sand dunes, or hike to the lighthouse. With 60 km of beaches on the island, sunbathers will be delighted.
Fuerteventura, with its turquoise waters, will be our next destination. The island was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2009. Its volcanic landscapes are breathtaking, and you cannot visit the center of the island without exploring Betancuria, a true oasis amid the arid scenery. After some rest, we will leisurely sail along the northern coast and then set course for Lanzarote, one of the smallest islands in the Canaries. This quiet and serene island will allow you to completely disconnect from the world, whether at Playa Blanca or Puerto Calero, located a few hours further north. The island of La Graciosa, administratively attached to Lanzarote, is just a few kilometers north of Lanzarote.
The return journey can be completed either in one long leg with overnight sailing or in several stages, such as stopping at Las Palmas in Gran Canaria or Santa Cruz de Tenerife.