Canary Islands travel poster Fly Iberia airline poster – c1950

The Canary Islands travel poster Fly Iberia airline poster – c1955 Well, nobody can deny this beautiful Canary Islands travel poster is a postcard from paradise. The scene unfolds at the water’s edge on the golden sands of a La Palma beach. The coastline runs along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean stretching out into the distance to the foot of Cumbre Vieja volcano Atlantic Ocean. Sun-kissed bodies soaked up the rays and sailboats dance gracefully on the turquoise water. Though the artist remains unknown, their vision captured the essence of the Canaries perfectly: a place where warmth, laid-back vibes, and natural beauty reign supreme. The artwork features a local  Iberian woman, her dress a vibrant splash against the verdant landscape. Her straw hat and white head scarf protect her from the hot sun and the green, white, orange, and red vertical stripes mimic the shape and colour of the mountain range behind her. The young woman smiles invitingly among the palm trees and natural flora. A huge bunch of ripe bananas peeking through the foliage and the juicy pineapple at the top of the woman’s overflowing basket of fruit and red and yellow roses hint at the island’s abundance of fruit supplies. Overhead, in a beautiful clear blue sky, a recently introduced  Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation flies low overhead. With only a couple of wisps of cloud as a company, the plane prepares to land at the Buenavista de Arriba runway. Known as Buena Vista, about three kilometers west of the island’s capital, Santa Cruz, the airfield was opened on September 22, 1955, for civil aviation and the first tourist flights. However, this fascinating poster wasn’t suggesting a visit to just one island – a whole archipelago awaited exploration. Tenerife’s volcanic drama, Fuerteventura’s endless beaches, Gran Canaria’s lively towns – the poster kept it open-ended. It was an invitation to discover your own “Fortunate Isle” among the seven gems: Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. The archipelago even included many smaller islands and islets, each with its own unique charm – La Graciosa, Alegranza, Isla de Lobos, Montaña Clara, Roque del Oeste, and Roque del Este, whispering promises of hidden adventures. The nickname “The Fortunate Isles” isn’t a whimsical advertising slogan. The phrase has historical roots, dating back to ancient Greek mythology. It referred to a mythical group of islands said to be blessed by the gods and located in the western Atlantic. The Canary Islands were later identified with these mythical islands, adding to their allure. The ancients saw the Canary Islands as a blessed escape from the ordinary, a haven bathed in perpetual spring. And, that allure hasn’t faded. Today, the Canaries are a vibrant tapestry of volcanic landscapes, charming historical towns, and jaw-dropping beaches. This vintage Canary Islands travel poster was published by Ineria Airlines in the early 1950s. This vintage Canary Islands travel poster, a timeless relic from a different era, reminds us of the Islands’ timeless magic.