Travel and transport agencies Canary Islands

After three years of waiting, eighteen months of work and a budget of over €2.2 million, the new bus station finally opened in November 2019. The new terminal has twenty bays and is open from 5.30am to 11.30pm. With ticket sales point, information point, toilets. It hosts the urban lines of Puerto de la Cruz as well as various lines to the rest of the island of Tenerife. N° 102 for the North airport "Los Rodeos"; N° 343 for Los Cristianos (convenient for boats or Reina Sofia airport, in the south).

The motorboats María del Pino, Safari III, and La Graciosa of the Romero company run three to five times a day from the port of Orzola, at the northern tip of Lanzarote, to La Graciosa, in 20 minutes. The ride is quite pleasant, but sometimes a bit bumpy. Those who are prone to seasickness should take precautions beforehand... or be patient. In addition, she also organizes day trips on a catamaran, such as a five-hour excursion to discover the ocean floor. A beautiful discovery.

You travel 2,482 metres in 8 minutes. Beware the wait can be very long... So make sure you get there before 10:00, the rush hour when all the buses arrive. Moreover, the view from above is better with a morning light. Please inquire beforehand, if there is a lot of wind the cable car is closed. Precautions to take: beware of mountain sickness for the most sensitive as you will be arriving on the highest peak in Spain. The cable car does not operate as a precaution in high winds.

CICAR Muelle Playa Blanca is a car rental agency located in Playa Blanca, in the province of Las Palmas. With over 56 years' experience, CICAR offers the widest range of rental vehicles in the Canary Islands, with more than 15,000 vehicles available. The agency offers a variety of free services, such as an audio tour of the Canary Islands, comprehensive insurance with no excess, unlimited mileage and a free second driver. Customers can choose from a selection of vehicles, including electric and hybrid cars, for a safe and comfortable drive. CICAR is also present on the peninsula and in the Balearic Islands, offering the possibility of renting a vehicle throughout Spain. Customers have the opportunity to leave a review of CICAR's car rental service, and the agency has received several quality awards and certifications.

CICAR Corralejo is a car rental agency located in Corralejo, in the province of Las Palmas. It offers a wide range of rental vehicles, from economy cars to 4x4s and prestige cars. The agency has a website where customers can reserve their vehicle online. CICAR also offers free services such as an audio tour of the Canary Islands, comprehensive insurance with no excess, a second driver and unlimited mileage. The agency also rents electric and hybrid cars. CICAR is present at several airports, ports and tourist sites in the Canary Islands, as well as on the peninsula and in the Balearic Islands. Customers can rent a vehicle in a number of Spanish cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Seville and Malaga.

Car rental. Also at the airport

The bus station is located at the eastern exit of the city, on the via Medular, quite far from the city centre. This is where the buses for Orzola and the north of the island leave from. Those serving the airport, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and the south of the island leave from Avenida Fred Olsen, on the seafront and not far from the city centre (interchange-intercambiador). The network is efficient and connects the main tourist destinations to each other and to Arrecife.

Autoreisen S.L. is a car rental agency located in Las Palmas, in the province of Las Palmas. Their main location is at Gran Canaria airport. They offer a variety of cars, including Seat, Citroën, Hyundai and Volkswagen models. Autoreisen offers competitive rates and includes zero-deductible insurance, unlimited mileage and free child seats. They accept payment by credit or debit card and do not require a deposit. Autoreisen is also present at other airports in the Canary Islands, such as Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

The Canarian company Binter Canarias allows you for your inter-island flights of Gran Canaria in Lanzarote, Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Attractive prices if you find boat trips too long.

Inter-island maritime transport, Iberian peninsula and Moroccan coast. Not much longer than Fred Olsen to reach Las Palmas from Tenerife and you avoid the Agaete-Las Palmas journey. If the new model no longer has a mini-terrace, to the great displeasure of users who regret it, the equipment remains correct: cafeterias, bars, television room. A mini-cruise for a low price that allows a nice overview of the different islands. The arrival is at Muelle Mandela, a little off-centre. But with taxis waiting a few meters from the boat.

A hiring company of quality cars in the Canary Islands: all information is on their website.

Located about 25 km south of Las Palmas, between Telde and Ingenio, this airport welcomes many European airlines. From Paris, it is mainly Vueling that operates by offering flights most often with a stopover in Barcelona, whether from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle or Orly and, very rarely, a direct flight from Roissy. Prefer early morning schedules, as delays accumulate in the early afternoon and you may miss your connection. There are also inter-island flights, Binter and Canaryfly companies). Eight car rental companies at the airport.

CICAR is a car rental company in the Canaries, offering a wide range of vehicles at all the archipelago's airports, ports and tourist sites. With over 15,000 vehicles and more than 1,100 employees, CICAR has been providing quality car rental experience for 56 years. The company focuses on safety and customer satisfaction, offering prestigious brands and a variety of vehicle models. In addition, CICAR also offers electric and hybrid car rentals. Free benefits and services include an audio tour of the Canary Islands, comprehensive insurance with no excess, a free second driver and unlimited mileage. CICAR is also present on the peninsula and in the Balearic Islands, offering the possibility of renting a vehicle throughout Spain. Customers can leave reviews of CICAR's car rental service, and the company has received several quality awards and certifications.

Located on the east coast of the island, 7 km west of Arrecife. The company Easy Jet proposes some direct flights from France to Fuerteventura. Two companies, Binter Canarias and Canaryfly provide direct inter-island flights: more than a dozen to Las Palmas and seven to Tenerife North (Los Rodeos). Buses : n° 22 to Arrecife ; n° 161 and 261 (weekdays) to Puerto del Carmen ; n° 23 to Playa Honda. Nine car rental companies at the airport including Cicar, Europcar, Avis and Cabrera Medina. Taxi rank on arrival.

Car rental. You will find an agency to the airport of Los Rodeos and if you are Santa-Cruz, when the boats Fred Olsen.

It is the second airport of Tenerife, located in the south of the island, near Los Abrigos, on the highway connecting Santa Cruz to Los Cristianos and Playas de Las Americas. More frequented than the northern one. From the mainland, Iberia, Vueling, Transavia, Ryanair. The company Binter also provides inter-island flights. Buses: n° 40 for Costa Adeje-Los Cristianos; n° 111 for Santa Cruz; n° 343 for the northern airport. 7 car rental agencies, including Cicar.

The Tenerife tramway currently operates on two lines. Line 1 connects Santa Cruz to La Laguna at 21 stations along a 12.5 km route, following an east-west route that forms a large V in the urban area. Opened in 2007, it runs all day and weekends, with trains every 10 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes after 9 p.m. and on weekends. Opened in 2009, line 2 runs from Cuesta to Tincer, 5 stations along a north-south axis, with 2 stations shared with line 1: Hospital Universitario and El Cardonal.

This company operates inter-island routes. From Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it serves Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) daily. La Gomera and La Palma from the port of Los Cristianos, south of Tenerife (every day except Saturday). There are also daily connections to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote from the port of Las Palmas (with a stopover if you leave from Santa Cruz or Los Cristianos). No connection through this company to El Hierro. When purchasing the ticket, remember to leave "resident" unchecked.

From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it is from here that all the buses that serve the towns and villages of the whole island leave. A service provided by the company Global Salcai Utinsa. On its website, you will find all the information on routes and fares as well as the name of the stop that concerns you by entering your destination and your travel time. Some routes: 60 for the airport (direct) and 12 for Telde; 5, 30 and 50 for the faro of Maspalomas; 91 for Puerto de Mogan (direct); 11 and 21 for Aguïmes; 105 for Gáldar.

With the Fred Olsen company, it is the other company that allows you to reach the island of La Gomera by boat. Direct connections will be made with Tenerife and La Palma. Because both companies leave every day from the port of Los Cristianos, south of Tenerife. For a crossing of about an hour, quite pleasant. From La Gomera you can also go to Sant Cruz de la Palma, a daily trip of about two and a half hours. With cafeteria, armchairs and different terraces to enjoy the crossing.