When nearly the entire Northern Hemisphere is battling winter blues, it\u2019s time to head somewhere bright and warm. Sunlight boosts mood, fights depression and gives us a little jumpstart to the year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
With a whooping 3,000 hours of sun a year, the Canary Islands, in Spain<\/a>, are the perfect spot to escape the doom and gloom of European winter. Temperatures in winter can reach 25 degrees in the southern islands, while the northern ones are ideal for outdoor sports such as hiking and biking. Add to this an incredible culture and cuisine, jungles that seem straight out of Jurassic Park, volcanic sand beaches and convivial, welcoming people and you have a winning winter escape.<\/p>\n\n Flights to the Canary Islands<\/a> from Europe are affordable year-round, and once there, you can island hop via a ferry<\/a>. We want you to have the full Canarian experience so we\u2019ve taken a four-side approach: nature, beaches, culture and food. By the end of your getaway, you\u2019ll be an expert on things to do in the Canary Island, all seven of them. V\u00e1monos<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n Winter is undoubtedly the best time to explore the striking nature of the Canary Islands\u2014with mild temperatures, hiking is a lot more enjoyable. The Canary Islands and their landscapes are defined by their volcanos. Four of them are still active! This makes for martian-like backdrops wherever you are. Many national parks boast diverse flora and fauna and you\u2019ll feel as if you are on another planet. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Canaries are also a hotspot for outdoor activities such as surfing, kitesurfing, hiking or scuba diving.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nThe Canary Islands through their nature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n