If the ferry cost are reasonable. 👍

[bobandjanie]

Bob.

 

[Ivory55]

Is that not about a 36 hour crossing to get there. I would guess a better class of ferry would be needed to attract the masses.

 

[sciac2001]

How about a seasonal ferry service: Portsmouth-Lisbon-Tangiers-Las Palmas

It would be busy autumn/winter.

 

[Ivory55]

How about a seasonal ferry service: Portsmouth-Lisbon-Tangiers-Las Palmas

It would be busy autumn/winter.

I think it would need to be a more heavy duty type ship then the average Dover crossing type.

 

[sciac2001]

Without a doubt.

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[sciac2001]

There are ferries that run in the Med - which does get very choppy - which are robust enough.
Ferries that I regularly see along the Straits such as the Genoa-Tangiers vessels should do.

 

[mikebeaches]

There are 2 ferry routes operating between Spain and Gran Canaria offering you combined total of 4 sailings per week. Trasmediterranea operates 1 route, Cadiz to Las Palmas which runs 1 time weekly. Fred Olsen Express operates 1 route, Huelva to Las Palmas which runs 2 times weekly.

The Cadiz Arrecife ferry route connects Spain with Lanzarote. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Trasmediterranea. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 28 hours 30 minutes.

Apparently, Armas Ferry Line has a weekly route from Huelva to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, duration 38 hours.

There are certainly plenty of motorhomes around the islands these days - mostly Spanish registered, also a number of Germans and a handful of Brits seem to make it there. There are plenty of inter-island ferries, so fairly easy to explore the whole archipelago once there. Each of the 7 main islands is very different and there is much fine coastal and mountain scenery. And still quite a few wild camping opportunities, although it sounds from the OP's report that the authorities want to regulate the situation a bit more. They appear to see the growth of popularity as both a concern and an opportunity - which is perhaps not a surprise.

 

[bobandjanie]

Yorick will tell you how long it takes, I have known someone that went, but he is not on here now, so can't Google it because I can't remember his user name, a welshman professional free loader and kicked off when he was in photo that was put on, it had to be removed we was going to meet up somewhere and he said don't bring your generator. Bob

 

[mikebeaches]

Yorick will tell you how long it takes, I have known someone that went, but he is not on here now, so can't Google it because I can't remember his user name, a welshman professional free loader and kicked off when he was in photo that was put on, it had to be removed we was going to meet up somewhere and he said don't bring your generator. Bob

There are certainly a few Funsters that have taken their vans and reported back on here.

 

[Yorick]

I've done the Armas ferry 6 return trips. Cadiz to Arrecife 35 hours.
Huge boat and no ill effects from weather.
Free food all the way and good kennels for pets.

The islands are amazing. Can wild camp freely on here and Fuertaventura. Plenty of camp sites on other islands.

And weather is brilliant

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[paddymcc]

We've been to the Canaries several times on package holidays and have always hired cars in order to explore. We particularly liked the mountainous interior of Gran Canaria. Fabulous walking there and great weather. Would love to go back in the motorhome.

 

[Taran_Las]

Yorick will tell you how long it takes, I have known someone that went, but he is not on here now, so can't Google it because I can't remember his user name, a welshman professional free loader and kicked off when he was in photo that was put on, it had to be removed we was going to meet up somewhere and he said don't bring your generator. Bob

Welshman & freeloader in the same sentence.

Unheard of! ​

 

[intokenny]

I did the Canaries back in 2019 stayed for 3 mths, ferry from Cadiz. Had a fabulous time. What's not to like in the sun for Jan, Feb & Mch. Maybe i will do it again in a couple of years.

 

[TinaLes]

How much is the ferry cost, please?
Must be expensive if it takes 36 hours, thats a lot of diesel for a ship that size, so I would have a stab at £550/650, am I close?
LES

 

[Yorick]

How much is the ferry cost, please?
Must be expensive if it takes 36 hours, thats a lot of diesel for a ship that size, so I would have a stab at £550/650, am I close?
LES

It was about a grand return.
But then it's free camping here. And it's a lovely sunny 23c today

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[Ivory55]

How much is the ferry cost, please?
Must be expensive if it takes 36 hours, thats a lot of diesel for a ship that size, so I would have a stab at £550/650, am I close?
LES

I bet that is each way at least. I would think that there is a fair bit of freight that use the crossing so plenty of customers so not have to discount.

 

[TinaLes]

I think last time I had a brief look at the ferry cost, discounts were available if you were a Spanish or Portuguese resident. Yes that price could have been one way, maybe that's why Yorick is still there
Cheers all.
LES

 

[gpat]

I would definitely do it. Have thought about it before but lack of facilities has put us off. We don't like roughing it

 

[Yorick]

I think last time I had a brief look at the ferry cost, discounts were available if you were a Spanish or Portuguese resident. Yes that price could have been one way, maybe that's why Yorick is still there
Cheers all.
LES

Lol. The residents discount is for the persons, not the vehicles.

And I sold the camper in UK and flew back here.

Currently without a van, but will get one in the future.

 

[Yorick]

I would definitely do it. Have thought about it before but lack of facilities has put us off. We don't like roughing it

Camping for free in amazing quiet locations negates a few little problems

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[gpat]

Yes I have seen these when we fly there, and also comments about how friendly people are, giving water etc. Not for us all the time though, my wife likes her home comforts too much. I can persuade her to do the odd night wilding so if there were a few aires, the odd campsite in addition to the wild camping spots, we would do it no problem. Must be great island hopping around.

 

[Yorick]

Yes I have seen these when we fly there, and also comments about how friendly people are, giving water etc. Not for us all the time though, my wife likes her home comforts too much. I can persuade her to do the odd night wilding so if there were a few aires, the odd campsite in addition to the wild camping spots, we would do it no problem. Must be great island hopping around.

We did a 7 day island tour on the bikes last year as far as La Gomera.
Only 300€ for ferries and hotels.

 

[gpat]

Interesting. Push bikes or Mbikes?

 

[olley]

In the early 80's we were in Andorra in June on our way back from Spain, I got talking to an older guy on the campsite and that's where he had just come from, he said he spent most of his winters there.

 

[gpat]

In the early 80's we were in Andorra in June on our way back from Spain, I got talking to an older guy on the campsite and that's where he had just come from, he said he spent most of his winters there.

We always see a few UK motorhomes when we are there. Theres a big MH parking area just outside los christianas on tenerife

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[gpat]

We always see a few UK motorhomes when we are there. Theres a big MH parking area just outside los christianas on tenerife

But no services

 

[Howard H]

Is that not about a 36 hour crossing to get there. I would guess a better class of ferry would be needed to attract the masses.

I would second that ,that rust bucket has had its day and if you are not a good sailor god help you

 

[Howard H]

I did the Canaries back in 2019 stayed for 3 mths, ferry from Cadiz. Had a fabulous time. What's not to like in the sun for Jan, Feb & Mch. Maybe i will do it again in a couple of years.

Might join you Kenny

 

[Yorick]

Interesting. Push bikes or Mbikes?

 

[Howard H]

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That’s a great line up ,well the Ducati’s anyway

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