STN Yacht Charters
STN Yacht Charters

Canary Islands Charters

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The Canary Islands are a year round charter destination but are particularly popular from November through to March. Day time temperatures can reach the low 20Cs during this period, making this is a great escape for those enduring a northern European winter. And with breezy conditions almost guaranteed, as the Canary Islands sit in the trade wind belt, this is an excellent winter sailing destination

We have an great selection of monohulls and catamarans available for you to charter in the Canary Islands available from bases on Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife

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The Sailing Area

The Spanish Canary Islands are an archipelago lying in the Atlantic Ocean off the NW coast of mainland Africa. They consist of seven islands of volcanic origin; Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, Fuerteventura and La Graciosa. The Canary Island's geographical position means that there are generally good winds for sailing as the NE trade winds funnel through the islands, creating what are known as wind acceleration zones, and this means that even with fairly light winds there is still enough breeze for a great sail.

Charter Yachts off the coast of Lanzarote
 
Charter yachts off the coast of Lanzarote

• Season •

The Canary Islands are a perfect year round charter destination but are particularly popular from November through to March

• Weather • Climate • Wind •

The combination of the influence of two meteorological phenomena, the trade winds and the Azores High mean that in spite its position close to the tropics, the Canaries are not too hot in summer, 21 - 29C, and pleasantly warm in winter, 15 - 20C. The NE trades, that once took Columbus to America, funnel through the islands creating what are known as wind acceleration zones and this means that even with fairly light prevailing winds there is still enough breeze for a great sail. Gales are infrequent and the islands are not affected by hurricanes.

You can see more details of the climate of the Canary Islands here

• Onshore Don't Miss •

Las Palmas, on Gran Canaria, is the Canaries' largest city. Take a stroll down the Calle Triana and the streets around it. Come evening, the atmosphere is like no other, as the area comes to life with people. Take a look inside the city's centuries-old Catedral de Santa Ana. Work on the cathedral started around 1500, but its facade was completed to its current neoclassical style centuries later

Tenerife's Parque Nacional del Teide contains the towering Teide volcano. Rising to over 3700m this is Spain's tallest peak; it's also the world's third-largest volcano. The whole park has an "otherworldly" or "lunar" landscape, with its weird-looking rock formations and multicolored lava deposits. To reach the top of the volcano, you can take the Teide Cable Car or you can hike the Telesforo Bravo Trail [permit required]

The Caldera de Taburiente National Park, on La Palma, is a huge crater surrounded by volcanic peaks lined with streams and waterfalls and peppered with pine groves. Make a stop at the El Paso Visitors Center to plan your visit

Located on the western coast of Lanzarote, Timanfaya National Park looks like the cratered surface of the moon. You will be surprised by what this geothermal environment provides. Just a few meters below the earth's surface, the temperature can be up to 600C. Park guides will throw water down holes in the ground to create a violent steam geysers. When they toss dry brush, they immediately flame with fire. The park offers two walking tours, a coach tour and even a camel tour

• Marine Wildlife •
Dolphins in the Canaries
Common Dolphins

The waters of the Canary Islands are home to over thirty species of cetaceans including; sperm whales, orcas, short-finned pilot whales, common and bottlenose dolphins

Shark sightings are common and include angel sharks, basking sharks and further offshore hammerheads

Five different species of marine turtle are sighted periodically in the islands, the most common of these being the loggerhead turtle. The other four are the green, hawksbill, leatherback, and Kemp's ridley turtle

• One Week Charter from Marina del Sur, Tenerife •
San Sebastion Harbour, La Gomera
San Sebastian Harbour, La Gomera [Click on the pic for more images of this yacht charter itinerary]

Day 1: Check-in and overnight at Marina del Sur, Las Galletas

Day 2: Marina del Sur > San Sebastian, La Gomera

Day 3: San Sebastian > Puerto Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma

Day 4: Puerto Santa Cruz de la Palma > Puerto de Tazacorte, La Palma

Day 5: Puerto de Tazacorte > Puerto de la Estaca, El Hierro

Day 6: Puerto de la Estaca > Puerto Deportivo de Playa de Santiago, La Gomera

Day 7: Playa de Santiago > Las Galletas

Day 8: Disembark in the morning
 
Puertos Canarios is a public business entity assigned to the Ministry of Public Works of the Government of the Canary Islands. It manages about 50 ports of general interest, port facilities and some marinas that are operated under concession. They also have jurisdiction over some anchorages and prior permission from Puertos Canarios is required before visiting. You can see their website here

Check out other suggested itineraries for your Canary Islands yacht charter here

• Charter Bases •

There are boats available from bases on Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife

Puerto Deportivo Pasito Blanco, Gran Canaria

Pasito Blanco on Gran Canaria
Pasito Blanco Marina [Click on the pic for more images of this base]

Pasito Blanco, located on the south coast of Gran Canaria, is the island's major charter base

There are direct flights to Gran Canaria Airport [LPA] from many European cities. The airport is 36km away, 26 minutes by taxi

Muelle Deportivo de Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Las Palmas Marina
Las Palmas Marina [Click on the pic for more images of this base]

Marina Las Palmas is located in the island's capital city and is home to a small fleet of charter boats

There are direct flights to Gran Canaria Airport [LPA] from many European cities. The airport is 24km away, 19 minutes by taxi  

Marina Lanzarote, Lanzarote
Marina Lanzarote
Marina Lanzarote [Click on the pic for more images of this base]

Marina Lanzarote is located just outside Arecife, Lanzarote's capital city. This is the only charter base on the island. There are direct flights to Lanzarote from many European cities

Lanzarote Airport [ACE] is 8km away, 11 minutes by road

Marina Santa Cruz, Tenerife
Marina Santa Cruz
Marina Santa Cruz [Click on the pic for more images of this base]

Marina Santa Cruz is located in the islands capital city. It is home to a small number of charter boats. The closest airport, Tenerife Norte, is served by flights from the Spanish mainland

Tenerife South Airport [TFS] is 62km away, 42 minutes by road
Tenerife Norte Airport [TFN] is 15km away, 15 minutes by road

Puerto Deportivo de Radazul, Tenerife
Puerto Radazul on Tenerife
Radazul Marina [Click on the pic for more images of this base]

Puerto Deportivo de Radazul is located on the island's NE coast. It is home to a large fleet of charter boats

Tenerife South Airport [TFS] is 54km away, 36 minutes by taxi
Tenerife Norte Airport [TFN] is 16km away, 16 minutes by road   

Marina del Sur, Las Galletas, Tenerife
Marina del Sur on the south coast of Tenerife
Marina del Sur [Click on the pic for more images of this base]

Marina del Sur is located at Las Galletas on Tenerife's south coast, just 15 minutes away from Tenerife South Airport. This airport is served by flights from a large number of European cities. Marina del Sur is the island's major charter base and home to several yacht charter fleets

Tenerife South Airport [TFS] is 15km away, 15 minutes by taxi
Tenerife Norte Airport [TFN] is 80km away, 54 minutes by road

Marina San Miguel, Tenerife
Marina San Miguel
Marina San Miguel [Click on the pic for more images of this base]

Marina San Miguel is located on Tenerife's south coast, just 11 minutes away from Tenerife South Airport. This airport is served by flights from a large number of European cities. The marina is home to a small fleet of charter yachts

Tenerife South Airport [TFS] is 8km away, 11 minutes by taxi
Tenerife Norte Airport [TFN] is 72km away, 51 minutes by road

• One Way Charters •

In the autumn of each year many boats travel from the Balearic Islands to the Canary Islands where they are available for charter throughout the winter. These same boats make the return journey in the spring prior to summer charters in the Mediterranean. The trips take around three weeks and are ideal for mile building and a taste of true blue water cruising. See our current offers here

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