AenaNews Quarterly magazine for airlines, airports, tour-operators and tourism authorities Issue 18

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Canary Islands Airports Latest News on Spanish Airports Page

Q1 2018 Aena’s financial and traffic Trolley Fast Lane available at Palma Aena will attend the 142 IATA Slot results de Mallorca Airport Conference in Vancouver from 19-21 Total consolidated revenue increased to 841.8 Palma de Mallorca Airport has created two June and World Routes in Guangzhou million euros (+6.0% compared to Q1 2017), “Trolley Fast Lanes” in modules A and D that from 15-18 September of which commercial revenue1 accounted are intended to optimice the luggage transfer Our Airline Customer Relations and Airport for 26.4% (26.0% in Q1 2017). Commercial time between the aircraft and the baggage Marketing Team hope to see you in Vancouver revenue grew +7.5% to 221.9 million euros. claim area, especially during the peak season, and in our stand number HNS407 in when around 70,000 luggages are handled EBITDA for the period stood at 364.2 million Guangzhou. per day, and thus improve the passenger euros, which represents a growth of +13.8% experience at the airport with a fast delivery compared to Q1 2017. of their luggage and reduce delivery times for Consolidated attributable net profit came to airlines and handling agents. 111.1 million euros (+37.4% compared to Q1 2017) reflecting the positive evolution of the business. Regarding traffic results Aena’s airports (YTD April 2018) reached 71.5 million passengers (+7.6% increase over YTD April 2017). A.S. Madrid-Barajas airport reached 17.4 milion passengers (+8.2% increase the same period in 2017) and -El Prat 14.2 milion passengers (+7.5% increase over the same period in 2017). Other airports with signficant traffic increases have been: Valencia with 2.2 million passengers (+25%), Sevilla with 1.9 million (+27.8%), FGL -Jaen with 339K (+29%) and with 1.1 million (15.2%). Trolley Fast Lane at Palma de Mallorca Airport 1Car parks activity, which until 2016 was included in Off-Terminal Services, is presented grouped in Commercial Revenue New Routes Page

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From To Airline From To Airline A.S. Madrid-Barajas Milan Linate Alitalia A.S.Madrid-Barajas Caracas Plus Ultra A.S. Madrid-Barajas San Francisco Almeria Belfast Jet2 A.S. Madrid-Barajas Tel Aviv Travel Service Group Almeria Birmingham Jet2 -Elche Lyon Volotea Almeria London Stansted Jet2 Alicante-Elche London Stansted Primera Air Group Barcelona-El Prat Dresden Germania Alicante-Elche Paris Orly Barcelona-El Prat Kutaisi Wizzair Alicante-Elche S7 Airlines/ Siberian Bilbao Stockholm Norwegian Alicante-Elche Reykjavik Fuerteventura Cologne Condor Almeria Rotterdam Transavia Holland Fuerteventura Zurich Germania Flug Switzerland Barcelona-El Prat Lvov Ukraine Airlines Gran Canaria Palma de Mallorca Fuerteventura Rotterdam TUIfly Netherlands Gran Canaria Vigo Binter Canarias Lanzarote Rotterdam* TUIfly Netherlands Ibiza Zurich Germania Flug Switzerland Malaga-Costa del Sol Lyon Jerez Bern Helvetic Malaga-Costa del Sol London Stansted Primera Air Group Malaga-Costa del Sol Birmingham Primera Air Group Palma de Mallorca Lyon Volotea Menorca London Gatwick Palma de Mallorca Munster Sundair Menorca Bologna Air Dolomiti Palma de Mallorca Marseille Volotea Menorca Marseille Volotea Palma de Mallorca Stuttgart easyJet Menorca Bordeaux Volotea Palma de Mallorca Goteborg Thomson Airways Menorca Oporto Air Horizont Palma de Mallorca Stockholm Thomson Airways Menorca Lisbon Air Horizont South Tel Aviv Travel Service Group Palma de Mallorca Berlin Schönefeld Germania Tenerife South Rotterdam* TUIfly Netherlands Palma de Mallorca Birmingham Primera Air Group Tenerife South S7 Airlines/ Siberian Palma de Mallorca Berlin Germania Palma de Mallorca Doncaster Alba Star * via Fuerteventura Palma de Mallorca Dublin Alba Star Palma de Mallorca London Gatwick British Airways Palma de Mallorca Saint Petersburg Azur Air Palma de Mallorca Tenerife North Binter Canarias Reus Dublin Cello Aviation Tenerife South Zurich Germania Flug Switzerland

Domestic routes count twice Source: Aena Statistics Page

Traffic by Airport

YTD April 2018 YTD April 2018 Change Change, % Change Change, % Airport Passengers YTD April 2018- YTD April 2018- YTD April 2018- YTD April 2018- Airport Passengers YTD April 2017 YTD April 2017 YTD April 2017 YTD April 2017

1 AS Madrid-Barajas 17,432,986 1,319,687 8.2% 26 Almeria 195,910 -24,450 -11.1% 2 Barcelona-El Prat 14,169,064 982,514 7.5% 27 Zaragoza 128,306 -759 -0.6% 3 Palma De Mallorca 4,957,411 258,643 5.5% 28 Melilla 101,812 3,182 3.2% 4 Malaga-Costa Del Sol 4,891,227 212,900 4.6% 29 San Sebastian 89,267 7,980 9.8% 5 Gran Canaria 4,687,670 238,994 5.4% 30 Valladolid 73,641 7,344 11.1% 6 Tenerife South 3,848,666 -60,697 -1.6% 31 Reus 73,567 2,831 4.0% 7 Alicante-Elche 3,598,162 89,098 2.5% 32 El Hierro 71,831 21,840 43.7% 8 Lanzarote 2,358,474 34,756 1.5% 33 Pamplona 63,494 13,265 26.4% 9 Valencia 2,199,586 439,726 25.0% 34 Vitoria 49,916 36,253 265.3% 10 Fuerteventura 2,017,368 96,693 5.0% 35 Leon 20,240 10,223 102.1% 11 1,950,737 423,817 27.8% 36 Badajoz 14,703 -771 -5.0% 12 Tenerife North 1,617,476 273,749 20.4% 37 -Heliport 14,432 13,955 - 13 Bilbao 1,510,367 119,091 8.6% 38 La Gomera 13,682 1,978 16.9% 14 Ibiza 1,092,588 144,306 15.2% 39 Algeciras-Heliport 9,389 9,341 - 15 Santiago 791,249 37,235 4.9% 40 Logroño 6,500 -73 -1.1% 16 La Palma 462,194 33,449 7.8% 41 4,373 -684 -13.5% 17 406,880 13,284 3.4% 42 Cordoba 2,253 -105 -4.5% 18 Menorca 389,212 4,526 1.2% 43 Sabadell 1,225 71 6.2% 19 A Coruña 369,661 27,142 7.9% 44 Burgos 979 -294 -23.1% 20 FGL Granada-Jaen 338,867 76,088 29.0% 45 Madrid-Cuatro Vientos 897 186 26.2% 21 Girona 333,415 5,842 1.8% 46 Albacete 496 84 20.4% 22 Vigo 317,169 34,422 12.2% 47 Son Bonet 152 18 13.4% 23 SB-Santander 300,625 57,463 23.6% 48 Huesca-Pirineos 79 28 54.9% 24 Murcia-San Javier 282,583 33,480 13.4% TOTAL 71,516,432 5,035,108 7.6% 25 Jerez De La Frontera 255,651 37,457 17.2% Source: Aena Statistics Page

Airlines Ranking

YTD April 2018

Airline Change Change % Number of Aena Passengers Market Share YTD April 2018 - YTD April 2018 - airports operated YTD April 2017 YTD April 2017

1 13,337,224 18.6% 1,324,318 11.0% 25 2 Iberia Group 11,280,318 15.8% 1,215,191 12.1% 30 3 10,506,167 14.7% 1,452,267 16.0% 27 4 5,149,696 7.2% 346,942 7.2% 25 5 easyJet 4,360,479 6.1% 342,289 8.5% 20 6 3,485,347 4.9% 822,059 30.9% 17 7 Norwegian 2,897,512 4.1% 230,596 8.6% 11 8 TUI Group 2,661,703 3.7% 104,121 4.1% 12 9 Binter+ Naysa 2,066,502 2.9% 350,485 20.4% 8 10 Thomas Cook Group 1,857,290 2.6% -120,705 -6.1% 9 11 Jet2.com 1,376,475 1.9% 438,849 46.8% 9 12 Transavia Holland 919,936 1.3% -22,567 -2.4% 12 13 British Airways 771,344 1.1% 84,152 12.2% 12 14 601,579 0.8% 82,387 15.9% 10 15 TAP 585,097 0.8% 93,395 19.0% 11 Other Airlines

9,659,763 13.5% -1,708,671 -15.0%

Total Aena 71,516,432 100% 5,035,108 7.6% Iberia Group: Iberia, and Lufthansa Group: Lufhtansa, Eurowings, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss and Austrian Airlines TUI Group: Thomson Airways, TUIfly, TUIfly Belgium, TUIfly Nordic, TUIfly Netherlands Thomas Cook Group: Condor, Thomas Cook UK, Thomas Cook Scandinavian and Thomas Cook Belgium and Corsair Note: Monach, Air Berlín and Thomas Cook Belgium ceased operations on October 2017 and Niki ceased operations in December 2017. Source: Aena Statistics Page

Market Ranking I

YTD April 2018

Country Change Change. % Passengers Market Share YTD April 2018 - YTD April 2018 - YTD April 2017 YTD April 2017 1 23,761,117 33.2% 2,722,331 12.9% 2 United Kingdom 10,581,175 14.8% -301,585 -2.8% 3 7,310,729 10.2% 230,004 3.2% 4 4,159,240 5.8% 397,767 10.6% 5 France 3,671,359 5.1% 236,149 6.9% 6 Holland 2,359,787 3.3% 112,212 5.0% 7 Switzerland 1,753,898 2.5% 31,082 1.8% 8 Belgium 1,750,706 2.4% 67,737 4.0% 9 1,390,661 1.9% 197,111 16.5% 10 Sweden 1,255,677 1.8% 49,882 4.1% Top 10 Countries

57,994,349 81.1% 3,742,690 6.9%

Other Countries

13,522,083 18.9% 1,292,418 10.6% Total Aena 71,516,432 100.0% 5,035,108 7.6%

Source: Aena Statistics Page

Market Ranking II

YTD April 2018

Region Change Change. % Passengers Market Share YTD April 2018 - YTD April 2018 - YTD April 2017 YTD April 2017

1 41,709,838 58.3% 1,730,556 4.3% 1 Spain 23,761,117 33.2% 2,722,331 12.9% 3 Latin America 2,667,745 3.7% 123,586 4.9% 4 North America 1,073,439 1.5% 216,469 25.3% 5 Africa 1,052,009 1.5% 99,688 10.5% 6 Middle East 932,548 1.3% 63,752 7.3% 7 Asia Pacific 319,736 0.4% 78,726 32.7% Total Aena 71,516,432 100.0% 5,035,108 7.6%

Source: Aena Potential Routes Page

Canary Islands - New York

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Indirect traffic by year

111,800 searches (2017)

Indirect Passengers (K) 75% 25% 25 Period 2012 - 2017 35,700 American tourists Indirect Tra c x2.1 22.1 21.5 0% 50% 100% visited Canary Islands 20 Canary Islands- New York- New York Canary Islands in 20717

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Hotels and similar 19% Apartments 1% 5 Rural Tourism

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Canary Islands - Switzerland

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Indirect traffic by year Indirect traffic by destination in Switzerland

Tenerife-Zurich 13,493 Indirect Passengers (K) Tenerife-Geneva 9,345 Direct Passengers (K)

800 Lanzarote-Geneva 8,144

120 98.9 La Palma-Zurich 7,502 700 Indirect Traffic: MIDT 670 2017 (round trip), Sabre 87.2 Fuerteventura-Geneva 6,826 640 600 74.2 0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 570 62.7 540 500 61.9 480 460 400 977,409 searches (2017)

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Papas Arrugadas. A classic in the Canaries

This is one of the most representative dishes in the Canaries. These tiny wrinkled potatoes are a must try when visiting the Canaries. But how did salted potatoes become so famous? Potatoes aren’t even native to the islands! We actually have the Incas to thank for this. Around the 1550s potatoes arrived to the Canary Islands for the first time, brought by explorers to the Andes. At first the potatoes were cultivated in botanical gardens for show. In the 17th century potato cultivation began on the island, and locals still call the potatoes papas (they’re patatas in mainland Spanish), just as they do in the majority of Latin America. The best part of papas arrugadas is the salty crust that forms on their skin. The salt is barely visible, but definitely there. The truly authentic way to make papas arrugadas is by boiling the potatoes in seawater. This is a recipe that came from necessity, as fresh water was often short on the islands, and locals had to make due with what they had. No one imagined how delicious they could be when cooked. Pair these delicious potatoes with the most famous sauces from the Canary Islands, the mojos. Mojo picón is red and slightly spicy, while mojo verde is refreshing and bright green. Source: Spanish Sabores Discover Canary Islands Airports Page

Ready to connect with the world

There are eight airports in the Canary Islands: Gran Canaria, Tenerife South, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Tenerife North, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera. Each of them serves one of the seven islands of the Canary Islands, excep for Tenerife, that is served by two airports. Passenger Profile Traffic by destination country

51% 49Gran %Canaria Tenerife South South Tenerife North LaLa Palma Man Woman 51% 49% 1.1% 5.6% 14.5% 12.1% Nationality Man Woman Residence 14.2% 32.5% 34.1% Nationality Residence 42.0% Average stay 26% Canary16.1% Islands

% Canary Islands Average stay 26 98.9% % stay 51% 6349% 8.3% 36.9%51% 49% 68.1% % %Man between 2 andWoman 7 days 15.6% 34 6366% stay Man Woman Spanish Foreign 10% 64% Nationality34% 66% between 2 and 7 days Residence Rest of Spain Foreign Spanish Foreign Nationality10% 64% Residence Age DestinationRest of Spain Countries Foreign Reason of the Journey Average stay 26% Canary Islands FuerteventuraFuerteventura Lanzarote%Lanzarote Canary Islands La Gomera El Hierro 100% 100% 100% Average stay 26 La Gomera El Hierro Age Destination Countries Reason of the Journey 80% 80% 80% 100% %100% stay 100% 6360% 60% 60% 100% 63% stay 100% 80% 80% 80% 24.5% 24.3% 23.3% 34% 66% between40% 2 and 7 days 40% 40% 60% 60% 34% % 60%66%% between 2 and 7 days Spanish Foreign 20% 1020% 64 20% 39.6% Spanish Foreign 10% 64% 40% 40% Rest of Spain 40% Foreign 0 7% 17% 38% 23% 15% 0 34% 26% 15% 3% 22% 0 11% 10% 73% 6% Rest of Spain Foreign 20% 20% < 15 15 - 29 30 - 49 50 - 64 >64 20%UK Business Visit Holidays Other Spain Age Destination Countries Reason of the Journey Other Family/Friends 0 7% 17% 38% 23% 15% 0 34% 26% 15% 3% 22% 0 Gernany 11% 10% 73% 6% 22.6% 27.0% Age Destination Countries Reason of the Journey Netherlands 100% < 15 15 - 29 30 - 49 100%50 - 64 >64 UK 100% Business Visit Holidays Other 28.6% Spain 100%Other Family/Friends 100% 100% 10.1% UK 80% 80% Gernany 80%

Netherlands 80% 80% 80% 60% 60% 60% UK Germany 60% 60% 60% 40% 40% 40% UK Germany Spain 40% 40% 40% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% UK Germany Spain Others 0 7% 17% 38% 23% 15% 0 34% 26% 15% 3% 22% 0 11% 10% 73% 6%

0 7% 17% 38% 23% 15% 0 34% 26% 15% 3% 22% 0 11% 10% 73% 6% < 15 15 - 29 30 - 49 50 - 64 >64 UK Business Visit Holidays Other GermanySpain Others Spain Other < 15Family/Friends15 - 29 30 - 49 50 - 64 >64 UK Business Visit Holidays Other Source: Aena Gernany Spain Other Family/Friends Gernany

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Canary Islands, opportunities for Page new routes A wide variety of initiatives to improve connectivity

With an economy based on a booming Aena works in close cooperation with Canary specifically rewards the operation during off- tourist trade, representing 34% of their GDP, Islands Tourist Board during the whole year peak days at the Canary Islands, and Marketing the Canary Islands are one of the Europe’s and when attending the Routes Development Support activities geared towards achieving outermost regions. The distance from the Forums, where we meet with airlines to discuss greater visibility and publicity for the launch of peninsula, Europe and also with nearby Africa the routes development. new routes. is a permanent challenge that has always Additionally Aena have an Incentive Scheme, required initiative, creativity and decisiveness which rewards the opening of new routes and to develop new strategies to improve connectivity. These are some initiatives carried out to improve the connectivity of the archipielago: • Tax advantages.The Canary has a special Economic and Fiscal Regime (REF) that allow operators to create a subsidiary or simply open a branch in the Canary Islands and obtain significant benefits, including 4% Corporate Tax rate and for all business generated by operations to and from Canary Islands, with no withholding tax for profit repatriation. • Canary Islands Flight Development Fund. The aim of this Fund, that meets the “EU Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines 2014/C 99/03”, is to promote the start-up of new strategic routes between any island in the archipelago and airports with which there had previously been no direct connection. • Intense marketing activity in nineteen European countries. Canary Islands Tourist Board is running an ambitious and innovative marketing strategy for Canary Islands tourism brand and their island destinations. Source: Aena and Canary Islands Tourist Board Discover Canary Islands Page

Gran Canaria - A continent in miniature

Gran Canaria is a fantastic family destination with almost 60 kilometres of beaches and a Biosphere Reserve in the West. It's a miniature continent with infinitive entertainment options or... just relaxing on a beautiful beach.

Main spots: • Las Canteras beach: regarded as one of the best urban beaches in Europe, Las Canteras is a long tongue of golden sand and calm water that stretches for several kilometres around the bay. • Vegueta Old Town: this enclave of traditional architecture, with cobbled streets and old houses with wooden balconies. • Dunes of Maspalomas: this surprising mix of desert and oasis in south Gran Canaria is a unique and beautiful natural area with a huge range of ecosystems. • Puerto de Mogán: this quiet and charming coastal village with its iconic architecture, marina and little bridges over the seawater canals make it a worthwhile visit. • Nublo Rural Park: the largest natural area in Gran Canaria protects the monumental lava plug Roque Nublo rock. The 26,000 hectare park is recognised by Unesco as a Biosphere Reserve. • The Painted Cave: this museum and archaeological park is the result of 24 years of excavation and conservation of an ancient Canarian settlement. • Agaete: this fertile valley with a nice old Dunes of Maspalomas town located in northwest Gran Canaria is one of the island’s prettiest spots with it whitewashed houses clinging the valley side. Source: Canary islands Tourist Board Discover Canary Islands Page

Tenerife- 100% Life

Tenerife is the island of a thousand experiences. Getting lost in nature, relaxing on the beach, climbing , shopping, seeing a walking the old town cobble, are just some of them. Main spots: • Teide National Park: this is a Unesco World Heritage Site with the Teide Peak, the highest mountain in the whole of Spain, and the perfect location to appreciate the constructive creativity of volcanoes. • La Laguna Old Town: La Laguna old town is the oldest example of an unfortified colonial town inspired by the principles of navigation what make it worthy of UNESCO World Heritage Site status. • Las Vistas Beach: located in Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife. Its soft golden sand and its serene waters make it an ideal place for families. • Anaga Rural Park: this rugged natural enclave is one of the few places on Earth where primordial laurel forest still grows. The beaches of Benijo and the Roque de las Bodegas are the top choices among surfers. • El Médano Beach: next to the Montaña Roja protected area we find this toasted sand beach which is a hugely popular spot for wind and kitesurfing, due to constant winds. • The old town of : it is catalogued as a historical, artistic and monumental treasure. • Teno Rural Park: It is an ecological and cultural treasure full of gorgeous sceneries Masca (Tenerife) and also a sanctuary for many animal species Source: Canary islands Tourist Board such as the osprey. Discover Canary Islands Page

Lanzarote - A different island

The unique landscapes of Lanzarote form a valuable ecosystem which is recognised internationally as a World Biosphere Reserve. The strange volcanic and the island’s tranquillity and silence invite to disconnect.

Main spots: • : the volcanoes and the fields of virgin lava constitutes one of the most visual and picturesque spectacles of the Canary Islands, one unaltered by the human hand. • Papagayo Beach: is one of the most popular beaches in Lanzarote, surrounded by a nature reserve. This white sand bay with crystal clear, turquoise waters is the right place to jump into the ocean. • The legacy of César Manrique: most of Manrique’s art is in Lanzarote and at the famous Fundación Cesar Manrique gallery. Its legacy can be also visited at the Jameos del Agua or at the El Río viewpoint. • Green Cave: walking down into this lava cave, means entering a volcanic realm where molten magma solidified into twisted shapes. • La Graciosa: is the only inhabited islet in the Chinijo Archipelago that it prides itself on a coastline full of coves and untouched beaches. • Protected Landscape of La Geria: the rolling vineyards of La Geria wine region, with rows of pits and stone walls to shelter the vines, always surprise visitors. • Green Lagoon: this natural amphitheatre by Timanfaya National Park (Lanzarote) the sea contains an emerald-green lagoon formed by the sunken crater. Source: Canary islands Tourist Board Discover Canary Islands Page

Fuerteventura - The Canary Islands beach

The immense volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches earned the entire island the honour of UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve status in 2009. Fuerteventura also offers a long tradition of windsurfing and kite surfing.

Main spots: • 150 km of beachs: the coast of Fuerteventura is sea and sand in its purest state. With beaches of all kinds to suit all tastes. • La Concha beach, El Cotillo: one of Fuerteventura’s stunners, this half-moon beach sheltered by a natural lava reef is pristine but conveniently close to a small town. • Corralejo Natural Park: in the North, alongside the large tourist resort of Corralejo is the biggest dune spread in the whole of the Canary Islands. To the South, the opposite awaits: a volcanic landscape, red and ochre, dramatic and rugged. • Costa Calma beaches: In the Northern section there are two small family beaches, while the Southern section is perfect for surfing and windsurfing lessons. • Cofete beach: it is the most famous virgin beach in the Canary Islands. Its twelve kilometres, the scarcity of houses, lack of paved roads and the need for a 4x4 to get there says everything about it. • Betancuria Old Town: located in one of the driest parts of the island this archaic city is history in masonry. • La Concha beach on the Isle of Lobos: Just 15 minutes by boat from the Northern part of Corralejo Natural Park (Fuerteventura) Fuerteventura, this nature reserve is a serene refuge from the stresses of daily life. Source: Canary islands Tourist Board Discover Canary Islands Page

La Palma – The beautiful island

La Palma is known as the beautiful island because of its incredible landscapes, imposing volcanoes, deep forests and welcoming beaches. Main spots: • Starlight Reserve: the clear and protected night skies of La Palma are amongst the world’s best for looking at the stars. Roque de los Muchachos, where the astrophysical Observatory is located, is a perfect spot for stargazing. • La Caldera de Taburiente National Park: this vast park is dominated by water as it is full of streams and waterfalls that take the breath away. • Santa Cruz de La Palma old town: walking through the capital is like stepping back into a bygone era. The magnificent old town is largely unchanged from its original colonial layout. • Puerto Naos village and beach: Surrounded by banana plantations it is ideal for visitors in search of peace and tranquility. It offers the possibilities of snorkelling over its stunning reefs or soaring over the beach with a parasail. • Volcanos Route: today this route is widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful hikes. • Los Tilos Forest: it is one of the few strongholds left in the world when it comes to laurisilva; a primitive forest full of broad-leaved trees that dominated the planet millions of years ago. • Fuencaliente Salt Pans: a spectacular location with harsh contrasts but mellowed by the ochre tones of the evaporating seawater. It has been Los Tilos Forest (La Palma) declared an Official Site of Scientific Interest since many migratory birds use the site to rest. Source: Canary islands Tourist Board Discover Canary Islands Page

La Gomera and El Hierro- Nature, magic and sustainability

La Gomera is a natural paradise, home to species • Los Órganos Natural Monument: this that have disappeared everywhere else. The fascinating natural monument is a volcanic island was awarded World Biosphere Reserve sea cliff made up of vertical lava pipes that status in the excellent category. look like a giant church organ. A spectacular Main spots: geological formation that needs to be seen by boat trip. • Valle Gran Rey and Abrante viewpoint: located in the mouth of the same-name valley, El Hierro is the first island to be completely it’s La Gomera’s main tourist destination. The self-sufficient using only renewable energy. Abrante viewpoint “floats” over one of the This little island, declared a World Biosphere slopes of this deep verdant valley, which is full Reserve is also the point where, centuries of palm trees and little white houses. ago, the world ended as far as the European • : the highlight of cartographers were concerned. this park is its ancient laurel forests, a green Main spots: mass of prehistoric vegetation unique to the • La Restinga Marine Reserve: La Restinga is Macaronesian region. full of steep drops offs down to 300 metres,

Roque de Bonanza (El Hierro)

underwater cliffs, sandy platforms and caves is one of the world’s dream diving sites full of volcanic features and marine life. • Charco Azul: this natural seawater pool, created by flowing lava, is in the majestic El Golfo valley. It’s one of the most spectacular bathing spots in El Hierro, not only for its turquoise water but also for the basalt arch which crowns the pool. • Frontera Rural Park: this is a large area where nature and rural tourism are combined. On the same day, visitors can bathe beside a marine reserve and walk down between juniper trees that only grow in three places around the world and are an Los Roques viewpoint (La Gomera) icon of El Hierro. Source: Canary islands Tourist Board What to do in the Canary Islands Page

The archipelago is one of the most biodiverse geographical areas in the world where kilometres of superb beaches, a pleasant climate throughout the year, blue skies and over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year make of it a revitalizing paradise. A great number of events are also planned every month to ensure that visitors will never be bored during their trip to Canary Islands. Here are some of the most remarkable ones.

JUNE 2018 • Candelaria Festivals (Tenerife, 15 August) 9 October) • II International piano festival (Gran Canaria, • Romería de San Roque (Tenerife, 16 August) • Open fotosub (El Hierro, 19-21 October) 1-9 June) • Borrachito Fogatero Fest (La Palma, 24 • Gran Canaria Walking Festival (Gran Canaria, • Corpus Christi in La Orotava (Tenerife, 7 June) August) 24 - 28 October) • Bluetrail (Tenerife, 9 June) • Masdanza Fest - dance - (El Hierro, 26 • Romería de San Isidro (Tenerife, 10 June) SEPTEMBER 2018 October) • Corpus Christi in Villa de Mazo (La Palma) • International Open Deep Sea Fishing • San Juan Festivals (23 June) Championship (Fuerteventura) NOVEMBER 2018 • Open Fotosub Mar de Lava (Lanzarote, 28-30 • VII Trail Gomera Paradise (La Gomera, 1 • XXXI Kite Festival (Fuerteventura, 8 - 11 June) September) November) • Devil’s Dance in Tijarafe (La Palma, 7 • VIII Haría Extreme Lanzarote (Lanzarote, 17 JULY 2018 September) November) • Windsurfing & Kiteboarding World Cup • Romería del Socorro (Tenerife, 7 September) • 30º International Running Challenge (Fuerteventura, 20 July - 4 August) • El Pino Festivity (Gran Canaria, 8 September) (Lanzarote, 25-28 November) • Temudas Fest - theatre/music/dance - (Gran • El Charco Festivity (Gran Canaria, 11 Canaria, 6 July - 5 August) September) DECEMBER 2018 • Summer Carnival (Tenerife, 14 - 16 • Romería de San Isidro in Teror (Gran Canaria) • Sand Nativity Scene on Las Canteras (Gran • International Jazz and more Festival (Gran September) Canaria) • Los Dolores Festivity (Lanzarote, 15 Canaria, 6-22 July) • Geminids: meteor showers (13 - 14 • Romería de San Benito Abad (Tenerife, 8 July) September) December) • Romería Virgen de la Peña (Fuerteventura, • Perseids: meteor showers (18 July - 25 • Lanzarote Golf Tour Aesgolf (Lanzarote, 14 - August) 15 September) 15 December) • Open water swimming (La Gomera, 21 July) • Fimucité 2018 - music/cinema - (Tenerife, 21 - 19 September) • Isla Bonita Love Festival (La Palma, 22 - 28 JANUARY 2019 July) • Princesa Trophy - sailing - (Lanzarote, • Christmas market in Santa Cruz (Tenerife, 2-5 • Rock Fest Santa Cruz (Tenerife, 28 July) 21-23 September) January) • LXVIII San Ginés International Regatta • Gran Canaria Marathon (Gran Canaria, 27 (Lanzarote, 28 - 29 July) OCTOBER 2018 January) • Arona Summer Festival - music - (Tenerife, • VII Ironman 70.3 (Lanzarote, 6 October) • International Music Festival of the Canary 28 July) • Open water swimming Mar de Las Calmas (El Islands (January) Hierro, 6 October) AUGUST 2018 • Draconids: meteor showers (6 - 10 October) FEBRUARY 2019 • Romería de San Lorenzo (Gran Canaria, 4 • Nuestra Señora del Rosario festivity • Carnival (February) August) (Fuerteventura, 7 October) • Transgrancanaria (Gran Canaria, 20 February) • La Rama in Agaete (Gran Canaria, 4 August) • La Virgen de Guadalupe Festivity (La Gomera, Source: Promotur Airline Customer Relations and Airport Marketing Team FOLLOW US ON: [email protected] | http://www.aena.es/en/airlines/airlines.html