Canary Islands, Spain yacht charter reviews, companies, pictures, and sailing vacation information

The Canaries offer ideal conditions for sailing or chartering a yacht, and a location that is unmatched. Situated about 70 miles off the coast of Africa, the Canaries offer a plethora of islands filled with volcanoes, tropical forests, and soaring mountains. The Gulf Stream is constantly warming the waters around the Canary Islands, and the Islands are also fortunate to have trade winds that make sailing conditions easier to predict. With so many islands, the Canaries offer numerous spots for anchoring and many marinas. With occasional strong winds, there are still enough challenges on the water to keep any charter power yacht trip lively too. The trade winds can sometimes transform into strong gales, so if chartering, sufficient sailing or yachting experience is necessary.