Canary Islands and Madeira fly-cruise

Your voyage begins in Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands. Tenerife is the largest island in the Canary Archipelago. Like its brethren, Tenerife was formed by fierce volcanic activity. Its landscape remains dotted with volcanic cones and areas of intense geothermal activity. Towering over the island is Mt Teide, an extinct volcano that, at 12,200 feet above sea level, is the highest peak in Spanish territory. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the island's capital and your port of call.Tenerife's north shore is separated from the south by rugged mountains, creating a rain shadow. The majority of the islands most recent resorts are found in the sere and parched south shore.

A second day in Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands - time to explore at your own pace.

A full day at sea - time to enjoy Azura's restaurants, pools and entertainment.

The capital of Madeira is named after the fennel (funcha) that once flowered there in profusion. The largest island in the Madeira Archipelago was discovered in 1419 by Portuguese explorers venturing south into the Atlantic. The island is nearly equidistant from Lisbon and the African coast, and its unique geographical position allowed Madeira to play a pivotal role in European discovery. Seamen such as Christopher Columbus gained knowledge and experience plying the routes of the island's sugar trade. When sugar declined, the island's famed wines continued to provide a robust trade. By the late 18th century, Madeira's mild climate, rocky peaks, and lush valleys provided a winter haven to Europe's aristocrats. Visitors still flock to the island today, drawn by its scenery and its weather.Funchal is noted for its superb hand-embroidery and wicker ware, both Madeira specialties. The island, of course, is also noted for its superb wines: they are perhaps the world's most complex and long lasting wines.

Continue your voyage aboard Azura with a leisurely day at sea.

Your ship calls at Gran Canaria, Spain.

Your ship calls at Arrecife de Lanzarote, Spain.

Your ship returns to Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands.

Another day in Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands.

Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.

Your ship returns to Madeira (Funchal), Portugal.

A full day at sea - time to enjoy Azura's restaurants, pools and entertainment.

Your ship calls at Fuerteventura, Spain.

The Canary archipelago was sculpted by a period of intense volcanic activity; its islands possess a stark, near lunar beauty. Gran Canaria is the third-largest island in the group and is often described as the 'Round Island' for its near-circular shape. Las Palmas, its capital, is also the largest city in the Canaries numbering some 500,000 inhabitants. Despite the seemingly inhospitable landscape, farmers in Gran Canaria's Angostura Valley cultivate abundant crops of tomatoes, onions, melons, and figs. Moreover the island's climates, lack of rainfall, and fine beaches have long drawn Europeans seeking the winter sun.

Your voyage concludes in Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands.