Globe Trekker - Spanish Islands

On his first Globe Trekker experience, Alex Riley explores the Spanish Islands, taking in the world famous Balearics in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands located off the west coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Best known for their party resorts and the overwhelming influx of British summer holidaymakers, Alex sets out to discover the lesser known aspects of these islands.

His journey begins in the millionaire's playground, Mallorca where he gets to know some of the island's famous former inhabitants. Then he's off to the neighboring island of Ibiza to sample the infamous nightlife before finding some peace and quiet on the laid back island of Formentera. Alex's journey then takes him 2,000 miles south via Madrid to the Canary Islands. His first stop is Gran Canaria where he arrives in time to celebrate the festival of the Virgen del Rosario and learns the Canarian art of stick fighting. Alex then travels on to Tenerife to climb the Tiede volcano. The final leg of his journey takes him to one of the most famous kite surfing spots, the island of Fuerteventura where he tries his hand at the action sport. His trip ends with a group of Canarian shepherds on the unspoiled island of La Palma.

Along the way...
Visit the Gothic Palma Cathedral in Mallorca.
Chill out at the Café del Mar in Ibiza with DJ Pete Tong.
Swim with pilot whales off the coast of Tenerife.
Meet the shepherd's of Fuerteventura and take part in a traditional goat rodeo.