Combine The Beach With A Lesson In Geology On Tenerife Holidays

Enjoying year-round sunshine, resorts on the Canaries draw visitors from all over Europe looking to escape dreary days. But the Canaries have so much more to offer than beach resorts, the islands are chalk of geology and history lessons. Through its’ landscape, The Canaries tell of a rich and ancient history of how volcanoes shaped these land masses. Visitors on Tenerife holidays have the opportunity to discover these ancient landscapes, remains of settlements, as well as museums and other tell-tales signs that explain the island’s history in more detail.

Geology aficionados will immensely enjoy exploring and uncovering the history of this island. It is home to the mighty Mount Teide which is Spain’s highest peak and one of the largest volcanoes in the world. Mount Teide is surrounded by a national park full of curious
rock formations formed and by the many years of volcanic eruptions. There are numerous archaeological sites dispersed throughout the island
suggesting an ancient peoples – the Guanche, lived here from around 500BC
onwards.

On GranCanaria holidays, visit the ancient site of Cueva Pintada to learn more about the history of the Guanche people. Tourists can learn about how the Guanche people lived from signs of tools and paintings etched in stone;
learn about their way of life in more detail in the museums. If you enjoy exploring natural wonders, then Gran Canaria is a perfect place to spend your winter holidays when the weather is mild and still warm.

On the eastern fringe of the Canaries, Lanzarote is also a fantastic place to visit for geology and history buffs. The quiet town of Teguise is overlooked by an extinct volcano and is home to the oldest fortress in all of the Canaries. Visitors have the opportunity to visit the watch tower, wander around fortifications, and enjoy the beautiful views of the island. However, Lanzarote’s main attraction is most definitely Timanfaya National Park, where tourists can take in breath-taking views of the Lanzarote’s most famed landscape.

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