Canary Islands Getting Around

Getting Around

Flying is not cheap but is infinitely faster than the alternatives of bus and ferry. The islands are connected by roll-on roll-off ferries hydrofoils and jetfoils. Binter is the local airline and can take you to six of the seven islands until the airport at La Gomera is finished. Buses are known as guaguas which will bring a smile of recognition to anyone who has travelled in Latin America. Each island has its own service which will get you to most of the main destinations but the number of runs is disappointing especially on the smaller less heavily populated islands where most people have their own wheels. All the big rental companies are represented in the Canaries and there are also local operators. It may be worth booking a car in advance if you intend to stay for a reasonable length of time but if you decide to rent a car after you arrive shop around to avoid the sharks. You can also take taxis wherever you go but that is definitely the pricier alternative.