Which Canary Island?

[TimberWolf]

If the coming winter is like last, I'm off somewhere warm. Which Canary island to do first? Ultra cheaply (Ryanair & camping, the latter being free and the former near as). I'm not bothered about chavs, as I won't be staying in hotels. I'd be mainly interested in scenery, walking, beach, sea activities (if cheap), that kind of thing.

[cailin maith]

Lanzarote is my fave. But then, it's the only one I have been to

Love it though, laid back, chilled, good food and wine... bliss!

[doodab]

I'm planning on going there over new year. There sure are a lot of golf courses though.

Hopefully it won't be too much like god's waiting room. Or full of chavs.

[TimberWolf]

I'm planning on going there over new year. There sure are a lot of golf courses though.

Hopefully it won't be too much like god's waiting room. Or full of chavs.

I had to look that one up:

It refers to the high number of retirees living there. Or Florida.
Urban Dictionary: gods waiting room

[shaunbhoy]

The only one I have been to is Tenerife. Twas okay, particularly from a climate point of view. I suspect all the others are much the same, so may as well go for the cheapest deal.

[FiveTimes]

I've been to all bar Tenerife and I was really pleased with Lanzarote. Would go back and loved it there.

[TimberWolf]

I'm quite taken by Formentera, a short ferry ride from Ibiza, at the moment. Which to time right with the weather would be best done before winter and the Canaries trip. Hmm. What's Ibiza like?

[Gonzo]

I liked Lanzarote, away from the chav zones. Stay away from Peurto del Carmen and Arrecife and it is really very pleasant. I can't imagine that the different islands are wildly different - they are all volcanic outcrops poking out of the North Atlantic.

You will not be able to avoid the chavs completely though - they will be on the same plane over as you. British Airways used to do a direct flight from Gatwick to Lanzarote and although the Business Class was not really very good, at least it got you separated from the Chavs. I don't think they operate on that route any more though.

[NotAllThere]

Tenerife has some amazing landscapes and plants.

[mudskipper]

Another vote for Lanzarote. Is about 12 years since I went, but it was lovely away from the touristy bits. There's plenty to see - the volcano, caves, lagoons, art galleries - really nice.