New Huelva-Canary Islands Ferry Service Commences

New Huelva-Canary Islands Ferry Service Commences. Today is the start of the new ferry service between Huelva and the Canary Islands, a journey which takes 28 hours. The first ship left the port of La Luz in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria at 08:00 and will stop in Santa Cruz on Tenerife on her voyage to Huelva on mainland Spain. The ferry is the Volcán del Teide and is operated by the company Naviera Armas and has recreational areas, viewpoints, Videocine, meeting rooms, buffet, bars, pool, gym, games room and playground for children, 124 cabins with 478 beds, 500 reclining seats reclining seats and a VIP room. Crossings are every Thursday from the Canaries, arriving Friday in Huelva, and every Saturday from Huelva, arriving Sunday in the Canary Islands. On the first crossing are 320 passengers and 120 vehicles. A one way crossing with reclining seat and a car is about 210 Euros. The ferry crossing will be an important addition to travel to and from the Canarian Islands especially for people with property who may want to transport large personal items to their villa or apartment. Source Naviera Armas and Nerja News