Accessible Tourism in the Canary Islands 🏝♿ – Part 2

Let’s continue where we left off – there are still some good places to visit and see in Canary Islands.

🏝 3. Lanzarote – Great for Accessible Nature Tourism

✅ Why Lanzarote?

  • Smooth, flat terrain makes it easier to get around in a wheelchair.
  • Many beaches and resorts have accessible features.

✅ Accessible Attractions & Activities

  • Playa Blanca & Puerto del Carmen – Both have wooden walkways, beach wheelchairs, and accessible sunbeds.
  • Timanfaya National Park – Offers an accessible bus tour through the volcanic landscape.
  • Cueva de los Verdes & Jameos del Agua – Some parts are wheelchair-friendly, but not fully accessible due to natural cave formations.

🚎 Public Transport

Some buses have ramps, but taxis are often a better option.

Lanzarote, Canary Islands

🏝 4. Fuerteventura – Decent Accessibility, But More Limited

✅ Why Fuerteventura?

  • Great for relaxed, beach-focused holidays.
  • Several beaches have adapted access and facilities.

✅ Accessible Attractions & Activities

  • Corralejo & Costa Calma Beaches – Some accessible features like wooden paths, but fewer than in Tenerife or Gran Canaria.
  • Oasis Park – A wildlife park with wheelchair-friendly routes.

🚎 Public TransportPublic buses are not fully accessible – taxis are a better option.

Fuerteventura in Canary Islands

🔎 Key Takeaways

✅ Best island for accessibility: Tenerife
✅ Best beaches for wheelchair users: Playa de Las Vistas (Tenerife), Playa de Las Canteras (Gran Canaria), Playa Blanca (Lanzarote)
✅ Most accessible activities: Zoos, national parks, adapted boat trips
❌ Least accessible islands: La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma