Practical tips

i24Esther•10 July 2026

Renting a car with no deposit and taking it on the ferry between islands: the honest Canary Islands guide

Which companies rent without a deposit, what happens to your insurance if you cross by ferry to another island, and how to save with the car swap at the port. Verified facts, updated July 2026.

i24Esther•7 April 2026

Which Canary Island should you choose for your holiday?

It isn't one destination, it's eight islands and each one plays a different game. We compare Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro by traveller profile, so you pick the exact island for your trip.

i24Esther•30 October 2025

The Islands of Eternal Spring? The Complete Guide to the Weather in the Canary Islands

What the Canary climate is really like month by month: temperatures, microclimates and why they are called the islands of eternal spring.

i24Esther•29 October 2025

Digital Travel Companions: The Best Travel Apps in 2025

A pick of handy travel apps for 2025: transport, maps, accommodation and planning, to get around the islands (and beyond) without the hassle.