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Can you think of anything more exotic than an excursion on a camel in the Canary Islands? Holidays are times to try out new experiences, so don’t hesitate and arrange to go with all your family on a fun trip on top of one of these giants of the desert; at the same time you will get closer to nature in the Canaries, without causing any negative impact on the local ecosystems. Enjoy a camel ride and don’t forget to ask for your “camel riding licence” which you and your family will receive at the end of the excursion.

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An excursion on the back of a camel is one of the most enjoyable experiences – as well as the most exotic – that you can have while you are on holiday in the Canary Islands. Your family will thank you for taking them on a camel ride, and will give you the prize for the most original holiday idea. Although these magnificent animals may look rather fierce to young and old, in fact they are all docile and friendly, as they have been domesticated and trained in the Canaries to carry their precious load with great care, so you can relax and concentrate on taking all the photographs that you can of your children as camel riders.

Camels have been bred in the Canaries since the 15th century, and although their main task was to be a beast of burden, they have also accompanied the island militias with pride and bravery when the soldiers defended the coasts of the archipelago from pirate attacks. Nowadays we are lucky enough to live in times of peace and the camels deserve to enjoy their new role, so they are used as a traditional means of transport in guided visits to national parks and nature reserves in the Canaries, and in this way, they contribute to the local efforts to take care of these important places.

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