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Surfing in Gran Canaria
Blog: Pommie Travels - 15 May 2012
The Canary Islands, described at the “Hawaii of the Atlantic”, are a Spanish group of islands off the north west [...]
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From Syden with love
Blog: photito's blog - 20 February 2012
We have the strangest concept in Norway. It’s called ‘Syden’, and basically refers to all places offering the wholy trinity of Sun+Beach+Bar. Preferably in unlimited amounts. Loosely translated Syden means South, and geographically speaking it can be Greece, Mallorca or the Canary Islands. Even Thailand seems to count as Syden these days… The concept tends to [...]
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Exploring Costa Teguise in Rock Star Style
Blog: Vagobond.com - 13 February 2012
Here is the bottom line - beer is cheaper than coke and wine is cheaper than orange juice - accommodations are resort style and the best thing to do here is to spend your days enjoying the sun and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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Tenerife – Canary Islands – History and Culture
Blog: Vagobond.com - 26 December 2011
Though these are Spanish islands found in the Atantic Ocean, they are closer geographically to the African nation of Morocco.
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Surfing Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain – Anyone interested?
Blog: Vagobond.com - 12 December 2011
I'm doing a little bit of online dreaming about paddling out and one of the closest places to do that is in the Canary Islands.
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A green door on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 25 September 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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Telescope on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 18 September 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site #152: Garajonay National Park
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 12 August 2011
From the World Heritage inscription: La Gomera lies to the west of Tenerife, and is one of seven islands that make up the Canary Islands archipelago off the north-west coast of Africa in the Atlantic. The island is accessible by ferry from Tenerife. The park can be reached by road from the island’s major towns [...]
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UNESCO World Heritage Site #151: Teide National Park
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 10 August 2011
From the World Heritage inscription: Situated on the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park features the Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano that, at 3,718 m, is the highest peak on Spanish soil. Rising 7,500 m above the ocean floor, it is regarded as the world’s third-tallest volcanic structure and stands in a spectacular environment. The visual impact [...]
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UNESCO World Heritage Site #150: San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 9 August 2011
From the World Heritage inscription: The historic ensemble of San Cristóbal de La Laguna has outstanding universal value is an urban design that represents the concept of the ‘town-territory’ as the first example of an unfortified town laid out and built according to a complete plan based on navigation, the science of the time, and [...]
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Tenerife Playa De Las Americas
Blog: Vagobond.com - 7 May 2011
The Playa de Las Americas inthe Canary Islands just off of Africa's West Coast is a divine place for tourists, especially the beaches.
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The Best Surf Camp Destinations in the World
Blog: Pommie Travels - 2 March 2011
Surfing is one of those things that you KNOW, if you could JUST master it, would automatically make you cool. Just as cool as speaking 10 languages and somewhere on the path to rock-star status. If you’re a complete beginner, surf camps are a great way to get proper coaching whilst having everything organized for [...]
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Top 5 Things To Do On The Canary Islands
Blog: GoBackpacking - 11 January 2011
Sun worshipers have been flocking to vacation on the Canary Islands for years.---------Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog.Membership includes 12 lessons, community forum, audio interviews, and a blog.
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Holiday Vacation Ideas from London and Manchester
Blog: My Little Nomads - 10 October 2010
5 Great ideas for getting away from home and enjoying some family fun and adventure.READ MORE AT: Holiday Vacation Ideas from London and Manchester Most popular post: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families Most emailed post: A Cancun Family Vacation — Things To Do with Kids
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Leaving the Island and Traveling the World With LOST
Blog: Landlopers - 17 May 2010
Since the first episode of LOST premiered on September 22, 2004, viewers from around the world have been captivated not only with the storyline, but with the destinations featured. While most of the episodes have centered around the mysterious, moving island (actually filmed in Hawaii), loyal fans have also seen some other remarkable locales. photo [...]
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The Accidental Local
Blog: Sophie's World - 28 March 2010
Many years ago, a few days before New Years, I saw an ad for inexpensive tickets to Gran Canaria. On an impuls, I bought two and took my young daughter along, assuming – somewhat foolishly – I’d sort out lodgings once there. It turned out to be anything but easy. We got in a taxi and knocked on the door [...]The Accidental Local is a post from: Sophie's World
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Lady en las Canarias
Blog: A Lady in London - 1 February 2010
I seem to visit Spain at four year intervals. My first trip was when I was in seventh grade. My family went on a big tour of the mainland during Semana Santa, the festival-filled week before Easter. Four years later I went to Barcelona for a weekend with some friends I was studying with in Nice. Four more years went by before I was working in Brussels and took weekend trips to visit friends in Madrid and Mallorca. After yet another four year hiatus, I returned to Spain on Friday with my boyfriend for a weekend getaway to the Canary Islands.
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Exploring Lanzarote’s Top Nature Spots
Blog: WildJunket - 31 January 2010
We are walking in the mar de lava – sea of lava – where massive blankets of solidified lava lie at the foots of Montanya Blanca, Lanzarote. I confess: I’ve become quite a volcano buff after seeing hot molten lava flowing off Guatemala’s most active volcano, Volcan Pacaya.
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Guest Post: Lanzarote’s Historical Background
Blog: WildJunket - 29 January 2010
As I spend the week traversing volcanic paths and soaking up some sun at Los Zocos Resort, on the island of Lanzarote, fellow travel author Nick Ball has offered to share some background on Lanzarote’s entangled past.
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Volcanoes and Modern Art: Lanzarote
Blog: WildJunket - 26 January 2010
I woke up this morning with the view of a looming volcano ahead. We are at Los Zocos Club Resort the Spanish island of Lanzarote. Although we’re not on the seafront, our balcony opens up to a view of the estate’s pool and a towering volcano in the background.
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César Manrique and the volcanic island of Lanzarote
Blog: Heather on her travels - 2 August 2009
My guest post today from Nick Hall, of Lanzaroteguidebook.com will give you a unique perspective on the volcanic island of Lanzarote, through the influence of artist César Manrique who made it more than just your average package holiday destination. Lanzarote has long been saddled with a slightly downmarket reputation in the UK, ever since the 1970´s, when [...]
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