![]() The native term guanachinet literally translated means "person of Tenerife" (from Guan = person and Achinet = Tenerife). In 2017, the first genome-wide data from the Guanches confirmed a North African origin and that they were genetically most similar to ancient North African Berber peoples of the nearby North African mainland. Some scholars have classified the destruction of the Guanche people and culture as an early example of colonial genocide. ![]() After the Spanish conquest of the Canaries starting in the early 15th century, many natives were wiped out by the Spanish conquerors while the rest assimilated over time into the settler population and culture, although elements of their original culture survive within Canarian customs and traditions, such as Silbo (the whistled language of La Gomera Island), as well as some lexicon of Canarian Spanish. The Guanches were the only native people known to have lived in the Macaronesian archipelago region before the arrival of Europeans, as there is no accepted evidence that the other Macaronesian archipelagos (the Cape Verde Islands, Madeira and the Azores) were inhabited. It is believed that they may have arrived on the archipelago some time in the first millennium BC. They spoke the Guanche language, which went extinct in the 17th century and is believed to have been related to Berber languages. ![]() The Guanches were the indigenous inhabitants of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean some 100 kilometres (60 mi) west of the North African coast. It's also the smallest Canary Islands and if you want to stay here you'll have more luck in finding an Airbnb than a hotel, since the island is just not that developed in terms of tourism.Statue of Tegueste at Candelaria, Tenerife It's a place that not many people can say they've visited and the most remote of the Canary Islands. If you just want to escape the world.then go to El Hierro. But if you want a holiday where you can spend time in nature and escape the crowds, there islands won't disappoint, since they have have the best hiking trails in the Canary Islands. La Palma and La Gomera are not as commercialized compared to the other bigger islands, so here you won't find the all inclusive hotels, waterparks or other typical attractions. It's easier to get to La Palma, since you can find direct flight from the UK and Spain mostly and if you want to get to La Gomera you have to fly to Tenerife first and then take a short flight from Tenerife north to La Gomera, or the ferry from the south, from the harbor in Los Cristianos. If you're looking for an active holiday in the Canary Islands, look no further - La Palma and La Gomera both have many trails and amazing landscapes, where you can explore and discover the beauty of these volcanic islands. Green landscape on the island of La Palma La Gomera and La Palma - Ideal for hiking and an active holiday There are some periods when there's less tourists and a more relaxed atmosphere, so you can read more in our article about the best time to visit Tenerife. Tenerife is however the busiest island in the Canaries, so if you like a more chilled vibe, this might not be the right one for you. From beaches, to hiking trails, Tenerife has it all, including the highest peak in Spain - Mount Teide, the volcano in the middle of the island that simply can't be missed. In Tenerife you can get a taste for the Canary Islands and you can find something to do for everyone. Tenerife is also lucky to have 2 Michelin starred restaurants, if you're looking for a special evening, plus a few luxury hotels like Bahia del Duque or Abama by The Ritz Carlton. ![]() With children happy and occupied, parents will have the time to enjoy a cocktail in the evening at one of the many great bars on the island. Tenerife has 2 large water parks, 3 great animal parks, a submarine that takes you underwater to see marine creatures and many playgrounds with activities for children, from escape rooms, to bowling or climbing walls.
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