The view from the stern of the ship as it pulls away from the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of my favorite sights in the Canary Islands . The concrete sprawl of the city slowly recedes, replaced by the deep, indigo expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Watching the wake churn into white foam against the backdrop of the rugged coastline gives you a sense of scale that you simply cannot get from a plane window. As the ship gains speed, the silhouette of Tenerife begins to rise on the horizon, promising a different pace of life just over an hour away. Taking the Ferry From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Tenerife
The salt spray hits your face as the rugged, volcanic cliffs of La Palma begin to shrink into the distance. From the railing, the island looks like a dark green pyramid rising sharply from the deep blue of the Atlantic. As the ship turns toward Tenerife, the horizon opens up, leaving nothing but the vast ocean and the occasional glimpse of a distant peak. There is something about the slow departure from a Canary Island port that settles the mind, replacing the rush of city life with the steady thrum of marine engines. Taking the Ferry From La Palma to Tenerife
Photo by Canary Vista ES on Pexels As I stood at the port of Gran Canaria, the salty breeze tousled my hair while I gazed out at the ferry bobbing gently on the waves. The sun was beginning to dip towards the horizon, casting a warm glow over the water. This is the kind of moment that makes ferry travel so special—the anticipation of setting sail towards another beautiful destination. The journey from Gran Canaria to Tenerife takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes and costs around $36. The views from the deck during this crossing are nothing short of stunning, with the rugged coastline of Gran Canaria gradually giving way to the mountainous landscape of Tenerife.
Photo by www.EPiC VIDEO.es🎥 on Pexels As I stood on the deck of the ferry departing from El Hierro, the view was nothing short of stunning. The rugged cliffs of El Hierro gradually faded into the distance, and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean stretched out before me. This crossing to Tenerife is not just a means of transportation; it’s an experience that allows you to appreciate the beauty of the Canary Islands from a unique perspective.