Experience Carnival in the Canary Islands with us!

15 Jan 2019 Destination, Hotels

Have you chosen your fancy dress outfit yet? If you still don’t know what to wear then get a move on! Carnival in the Canary Islands is just round the corner and you simply can’t miss it! This huge festival is officially registered as a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest and is celebrated every year. In 2019 it takes place...

Think you know everything about the Canary Islands? Here are seven interesting facts that will surprise you!

6 Mar 2018 Destination, Hotels

Every corner of Spain has its own particular characteristics, certain aspects that make it special. Whether it’s the culture, the climate or the gastronomy, each of the Spanish autonomous communities is different from all the rest. Today we want to tell you about a very special case, the Canary Islands. Its distance from the Iberian Peninsula and its almost African...

The five dishes from Canarian gastronomy you can’t miss

25 Apr 2017 Hotels

We know that for many of our customers food is a very important part of their stay. So at RIU we go to great lengths to offer you the widest variety of dishes and cuisines at our hotels. The Canarian gastronomy is very different, one that combines Caribbean and African flavours. Here are the five dishes you can’t miss. ‘Papas arrugás’ The charm...