Round Tenerife, The Island of Eternal Spring

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Where: The Canaries

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Escape the cold winter and enjoy the mild maritime climate and a fresh sea breeze on the waters of the Canary Islands instead!

Set sail for a week-long discovery voyage around Tenerife, the “Island of Eternal Spring”, and its neighbouring islands in the Canary archipelago. Enjoy relaxation and excellent food on board, swimming in the ocean, and walks on the beaches. Discover the culture and nature of the area around Tenerife’s capital, the seaport city of Santa Cruz.

Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands is often referred to as the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’ due to its incomparable climate. Its secret lies in the mixture of scenic and cultural diversity. The natural scenery and landscape are characterised by the impressive contrasts between young volcanic areas, mountain landscapes, old laurel forests and bizarre rock gorges. Above all else towers Pico del Teide, Spain’s highest mountain – the island’s landmark will remain in sight for quite a while after we have set sail for one of the neighbouring islands.

The decision on where to head and, in particular, on the choice of port or mooring for the night is made by the captain on that same day – your wishes will be taken into account whenever possible. This ensures that your cruise is a pleasant mix of adventure, relaxation, active participation and pure enjoyment. Possible stops in the port or at a mooring spot are:

● La Gomera – a paradise for hikers The second-smallest of the seven main Canary Islands is of volcanic origin. It is considered a paradise for hikers and explorers with its numerous hills, valleys, an evergreen fern and cloud forest, as well as the largest laurel forest on earth. The island’s ecosystem is a World Heritage Site protected by UNESCO. La Gomera was the last stop for Christopher Columbus before he left for the New World in 1492.

● La Palma – the beautiful, green island due to its natural beauty and lush vegetation, the most northwestern of the Canary Islands has two nicknames: ‘Isla Bonita’ (the beautiful island) and ‘Isla Verde’ (the green island). La Palma is still far away from mass tourism – hikers will find peace and a well-developed network of trails here. Sports enthusiasts can explore the island on a guided tour on horseback or by mountain bike.

One of the best parts of sailing in the Canaries are the sightings and close quarter viewings of Pilot whales that live close inshore on the 500m contour line. We operate a “Whales come to us” policy as not to disturb their natural habitat, but if they do come close, we can move slowly under sail to get the best view – so get the cameras ready as it is truly amazing to be able to watch them so closely. Bottlenose dolphin can also be seen in the area and you can sit out on the bowsprit and watch them surf the bow wave through glossy seas. Other species we have seen in other years are Sperm Whale, Bryde’s whale, Spinner dolphins, turtles and the Atlantic Spotted dolphin.