Keller Travel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland, Travel Agents.


	Popular Sunshine Holidays Gran Canaria Introduction Gran Canaria plays a host to millions of visitors each year from every comer of the world. Fashionable, chic, sophisticated and fun-filled, Gran Canaria is a pleasure paradise custom built for fantastic holidays. Resorts Playa Des Ingles The International playground of the Canaries, Playa Del Ingles is the most famous holiday centre on the island. The resort simply pulsates with life, so be ready this is life in the fast lane. . ... with a first rate selection of bars, restaurants and discos, so if you want to put on the glad rags, the this is definitely the spot for you. Puerto Rico Built around a small sheltered beach, Puerto Rico is the sunniest resort in the Canary Islands and an ideal spot for the perfect relaxing holiday. Super beach bars and restaurants are in plentiful supply on the seafront. Visit the superb marina and take part in a selection of watersports. Maspalomas A short taxi ride away but quieter than neighbouring Playa Des Ingles, Maspalomas is famous for its golden sandy beach and impressive sand dunes. It has a magnificient 18 hole golf course, two aqua parks, bars, restaurants and everything to offer the tourist. In general it has a very relaxing atmosphere. Excursions Island Tour A great way to see the island with plenty of company and without the stress of driving yourself Take in the major points of interest en route Las Palmas Shopping A great trip for the bargain hunter and the shopaholic! ! Time to explore the lovely old city of Las Palmas. Sioux City Wild West This is a barbeque with a difference! Witness a real live shoot out and experience all the excitement of the wild west. Good food and drink and a great night of fun for all. Best time to travel May - October - Average highest daily temperature reaching 81F in July and August. Lanzarote Introduction Uniquely different from the other Canary islands, Lanzarote lying just 60 miles off the coast of Africa, enjoys a mild climate that every bit as spectacular as its extroadinary landscape. The annual sunshine rate is high, making Lanzarote a popular holiday destination both Summer and Winter. Resorts Puerto Del Carmen Set against a back drops hills, Puerto del Carmen is the largest and most established resort in Lanzarote, and is a good base for couples to enjoy a superb beach holiday. The town is divided between an atmospheric "old quarter" and a smart modem sector with an excellent choice of bars, restaurants and discos. Costa Teguise Situated on the Southeast coast Costa Teguise is modem, well planned purpose built resort that has become increasingly popular over recent years. This is a good choice for wind surfers and golf enthusiasts. A way from the beach there a plenty of shops, supermarkets and a selection of cafe bars and restaurants. Night time entertainment is low key, mainly limited to what the hotel has to offer. Playa Blanca Playa Blanca is a lovely sleepy little resort on Lanzarotes southwest coast. It has an attractive seafront promenade with delightful fish restaurants and pretty pavement cafes and bars. Its small marina hosts an array of brightly painted fishing boats. Types of Accommodation. Strict planning control has resulted in the orderly development of low rise modern buildings in Lanzarote. Construction development requires all structure to be built not more than three storeys high. The accommodation in Lanzarote is of a high standard offering a variety of choice from four star hotels to apartment complexes with options of self-catering, B&B or half board basis. Excursions Teguise Market Bargains galore! Your chance to haggle and barter with the locals in this pretty town. A pleasant morning trip which includes a stop at a local winery, with tastings of course. Volcanoes South Tour A half day tour with lunch included, to vist Fire mountain where man and nature go hand in hand. Don't forget the camel experience!!! Marea Errota A relaxing day out cruising along the south east coast on a pirate galleon. Morning snacks and lunch are included, together with a very crazy captain!! Best time to travel Best time to visit Lanzarote is between May and October with average highest daily temperature reaching 88F. Fuerteventura Fuerteventura, the surfers paradise with its endless golden beaches and clear blue ocean waters is the perfect holiday haven for those preferring the peaceful, lazy way of life. The second largest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura meaning 'Island of Strong Adventure' is the least commercialised and truly a beach lovers dream come through. Due to the strong wind conditions some of the best windsurfing in Europe can be experienced here. The explorer will be enthused on this island with spectacular hills, picturesque valleys, fascinating little villages and remote mountain tracks waiting to be discovered. If sun sand and sea are your main holiday priorities, Fuerteventura is the perfect choice. As Fuerteventura is a popular destination, new building developments are inevitable. Corralejo This is the largest resort on the island, situated close to the northern tip of Fuerteventura with 11 kms of unspoilt, secluded beaches and the liveliest nightlife on Fuerteventura. The vast sand dunes around Corralejo which features a spectacular 30sq. km arc of dunes have been protected as a National Park. Breezy conditions with large waves crashing on the shore make this a popular resort for experienced windsurfers. The resort has a modern commercial centre with a number of lively bars, many shops and restaurants to while away those hours after dark. Caleta de Fuste The horse shoe shaped beach of Caleta de Fuste is an ideal location for families with it's easygoing, relaxed atmosphere and gently shelving beach. The developing resort has a wide variety of shops, restaurants and bars. It is in a central location making it an ideal base for exploring the island by hired car or walkers may like to probe the hills overlooking the resort. Jandia The developing resort of Jandia in the south west of the island commands breathtaking seaviews with 26 kms of seemingly endless beach while the nearby picturesque fishing harbour of Morro Jable offers a choice of fresh sea-food restaurants and quaint little shops. Jandia is excellent for the serious surfer and for those wanting a secluded holiday away from it all. Costa Calma Costa Calma is a tranquil secluded resort, great for those wanting a real break away from it all. Costa Calma boasts a superb sandy beach with a small selection of restaurants and shops located in two commercial centres and low key nightlife. This resort is suitable for couples. USEFUL INFORMATION Language: Spanish Currency: Euro Shopping: Electrical goods, Surf Equipment, Wood carvings Your money: Glass of beer: €1.58 (£1.25) Bottle of wine - €6.35 (£5) 3 course meal (inc. wine) - €15.24 (£12) Tips: Apply high factor suncream - the breeze can be deceiving Flight duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes Prices shown are approximate. Transfer time From Fuerteventura Airport to Corralejo: approx. 45 minutes. Transfer time from Jandia: approx. 90 minutes Transfer time from Caleta de Fuste: approx. 15 minutes. Transfer time from Costa Calma: approx. 1 hour. Tenerife Tenerife is an island of dazzling contrasts. From the dry, barren mountains in the south to the tropical splendour of the fertile valleys in the north which is dominated by the peak of Mount Teide. From tiny, unspoilt mountain villages to historical colonial towns and lively, sophisticated resorts. With an excellent year-round climate, Tenerife is a sun-worshipper's paradise. On the south of the island where the temperature is hotter, the fun revolves around the beaches and bustling resorts. Playa de Las Americas Set on the island's south coast, Playa de Las Americas is Tenerife's liveliest and most popular resort. It has sandy beaches with watersports and a vast array of shops, restaurants and nightlife. It also boasts the "Octopus" water park, a must for kids of all ages. Los Cristianos The picturesque harbour town of Los Cristianos is just over 3 kilometres from Playa de Las Americas. However, the two resorts are now joined by an attractive beach promenade, lined with bars and cafes sheltered from the sun by geranium plants and tropical foliage, where you can stroll to and from the resorts along the coast. This is a slightly quieter resort with activity centred around the fine sandy beach and port. Puerto de Santiago A beautiful and tranquil spot on the south-west coast of the island, Puerto de Santiago is a quaint fishing village land marked by the impressive 'Cliffs of the Giants'. This is a relaxing holiday haven with a limited selection of bars and shops and nightlife which is mainly hotel based. Callao Salvaje Peace and tranquillity that's slightly off the beaten track. There's a small rocky cove and a small selection of restaurants, bars and a disco pub to provide night-time fun! Along with the relaxed atmosphere there's some spectacular scenery. The snow on Mount Teide can be seen clearly as can the island of La Gomera. Los Gigantes Offering fabulous views of the 'giant' cliffs that rise out of the sea for several hundred feet, Los Gigantes is an up and coming resort with a good selection of restaurants and bars to choose from. Puerto de la Cruz Many improvements have been made to what is one of the oldest and most attractive resorts in Tenerife. Puerto de la Cruz is in the northern part of the island with its lush vegetation and colourful exotic flowers. Nestling in the hills of the beautiful lush Ortova Valley, this resort is sure to capture heart. Open-air cafes, bars, restaurants and excellent shops are plentiful. The beautiful Botanical Gardens and the delightful Loro Parque, with its colourful parrots are well worth a visit. Costa Adeje At the Western edge of the busy and cosmopolitan town of Playa de Las Americas lies the small exclusive resort of Costa Adeje. Set slightly apart from the general hustle and bustle with a small selection of bars and restaurants. Adeje with its elevated position commands impressive views of the island of Gomera, Mount Teide and the beautiful sandy beach of Fanabe and Duque. USEFUL INFORMATION Language: Spanish Currency: Euro Shopping: Embroidered tablecloths, hand made baskets Hand made baskets Your money: Glass of beer - €1.14 (£0.90) Bottle of wine - €3.81(£3) 3 course meal (inc. wine) - €10.16(£8) Tips: Although the Canaries are part of Spain, for duty free purposes, they are not classed as part of the EU Flight duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes * Prices shown are approximate. TRANSFER TIME From Reina Sofia to Playa de Las Americas: 30 minutes approx. From Reina Sofia to Los Cristianos: 20 minutes approx. From Reina Sofia Airport to Puerto de Santiago: 1 hour 15 minutes approx. From Sofia Airport to Los Gigantes: 1 hour 15 minutes. From Sofia Airport to Puerto de la Cruz: 1 hour 15 minutes approx.

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