Commercial cooperation with a beach ball: the Eight most common delusions of the canary islands - will you be surprised, the truth?

All tourists have some kind of mental image of the canary islands - in particular, those who are on the island have never been.Not just laze by the pool - although that of course will be successful. MOSTPHOTOS

Read the eight most common delusions and the truths behind them!

1. The canary islands is the equal to Gran Canaria

Kanariasta when talking about the many mind rose Gran Canaria and Tenerife, which are the island group's largest and most popular holiday islands. The canary islands is, however, a total of seven main islands, among which are also the little El Hierro and La Palma islands, many of which have never even heard of.

the Other canary islands are the package travel, too familiar with Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and La Gomera. Islands are not copies of each other, but each has characteristics as natural as the air is on.

2. Canary can only travel package travel

it Is true that the most common way to travel to the canary island destinations is via a tour operator and booked a package tour. Today the island is operated, however, also low cost airlines. In finland, for example, Norwegian has during the winter season direct routes from Helsinki and from Oulu to Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

however, please note that the holiday island travel independent traveler doesn't automatically save. The tour operator's flights and accommodation included in the package often come cheaper.

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3. The canary don't have anything else to do than beach lounging

the beach break in the Canaries is always a solid choice, but the island can also travelled a completely different purpose originally. For example, hiking, biking and surfing are island popular species. Winter a pleasant climate well suited to versatile work-out yoga running.

Cultural interested travelers can find museums, concerts and cinemas. Pampering needs can relax in the spa. Several of the island connecting to the same vacation can easily island jumping.

in Particular, the larger islands have good shopping opportunities and lively nightlife. For example, perfumes, cosmetics, alcoholic beverages and Spanish brand-name products are the Finnish price level more affordable.

Unsplash4. The canary islands tourism is spread everywhere,

did you think the canary islands are as boisterous holiday centre, which is celebrated the day at the water park and sit in the evening to Finnish the bar? If desired, the traveler will find every island in the authentic canarian atmosphere, which tourists have not been touched.

the island of calm, most are active holidays and nature items to offer La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera. However, it is worth remembering that also the busiest of the island resorts is easily accessible off the local buses or your own rental car.

the island round by making unpredictable items, which guide books don't tell you - and restaurants, where the menu is written only in Spanish.

the Canaries are also found cities: the image of Tenerife, Santa Cruz. MOSTPHOTOS5. The canary can't spend a city break to

the canary islands when talking about the big city do not come to mind first. Wish on the island, however, can enjoy international city atmosphere with all amenities.

the Island's best city destination is Gran canaria's capital Las Palmas, where you can find attractions, excellent shopping opportunities and a lively nightlife. And best of all - the city spreads out in long beach.

the Second the Canaries and found the bigger the city is Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz, which, though lost to feel comfortable Las palmas. Santa Cruz advocates, however, directed at least in shopping and local atmosphere in search of.

6. Canary food culture consists of a promenade of restaurants

Many people produce your ice package travel destinations to mind the promenade identical to the tourists that repeated the same - of course with photos equipped. Canary islands restaurant supply, however, can praise wholeheartedly.

the Local most popular restaurants are usually located in the busiest downtown outside. Often their reach is needed a rental car or taxi ride. The price level is a Finnish point of view inexpensive, and the menu is meat-oriented.

the Island can choose to dine on the also fine dining restaurants - did you know that in Tenerife there are even two Michelin-starred restaurant? Resorts you can often find excellent ethnic restaurants and interesting fast food, which is not domestic - try a sandwich instead of, for example, venezuelan arepas-a treat.

7. Canary sun always shines

the canary islands the most important trump card is the weather, which stays warm year-round. In the winter months it pays to be prepared also, however, cool evenings, possible rainfall and the apartments, which can feel like a Finnish cold.

Resorts in the mountains or forests in the transition temperature are dropping fast. From tenerife to find all the highest peak in Spain mount Teide, which in winter, rain, even snow.

Read more: the Canary of the climate - because it is the best time to travel?

8. The canaries are only families with children and pensioners

true tourists in the images of the canary islands, settling in the credibility somewhere in Sweden-the cruise of the level. In addition to islands is often perceived as a destination that families with children and pensioners opting for the ease.

This is not the case. The target group, with canary islands, the agreement is unlimited and does not see age or life situation. The island can, for example, participate in a surf camp, spot the stars in La Palma in the well-known observatory, the hike to La Gomera, or even go bar hopping in La laguna the university city in Tenerife.

Read also: Which island suits you? Thus, choosing holiday destination in the Canary islands

Small El Hierro island offers the peace of nature. MOSTPHOTOS

the Thing is published for the first time in October 2016.

MARIA HIETALA/beach ball.EN