17 days in Canary Islands Itinerary

As one of Tenerife’s oldest port cities, Puerto de la Cruz embodies a hip, island personality, while still retaining its historic fishing village charm.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Rambla de Castro, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Loro Parque, and then learn more about the world around you at Centro de visitantes Telesforo Bravo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sun): Head underground at Cueva del Viento, then get in on the family fun at ARTlandya, then cast your line with Happy Hooker Tenerife Fishing, and finally walk around Plaza Victor Perez.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Puerto de la Cruz road trip planner.

Istanbul, Turkey to Puerto de la Cruz is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Turkey Time (TRT) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 3 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

As the largest city in the Canary Islands, Las Palmas serves as a popular vacation destination, encompassing lively island culture and all the modern amenities of a major metropolis.

Explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's surroundings by going to Compania de la Galleta (in Meloneras), Playa del Ingles (Yumbo Centrum, Motos Tivoli Gran Canaria, &more) and Playa de Maspalomas (in Maspalomas). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Las Canteras Beach, relax and rejuvenate at Dobrev Wellness and Massage, surround yourself with nature on Walk In Gran Canaria - Day Tour, and examine the collection at Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnologia.

For maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip maker website.

Getting from Puerto de la Cruz to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can go by car to Tejeda.

Explore Tejeda's surroundings by going to Santa Lucia de Tirajana (Mirador de El Ingenio & Mirador del Guriete), Playa del Risco Y Puerto De Agaete (in Agaete) and San Bartolome de Tirajana (Necropolis de Arteara & Mirador Degollada De La Yegua).

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Tejeda travel planning tool.

Traveling by car from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Tejeda takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in January, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.