Canary Islands

travel  wonder of Spain

Why the

Canary Islands

are special

The Canary Islands have a year-round spring-like climate, beautiful sandy beaches, and grand volcanic landscapes.

Tips & insights on

the Canary Islands

The allure of the Canary Islands along with the proximity to Europe draw about 10 million vacationers per year.

There are 13 islands in the Canary Island archipelago. Each has different appeals.

The Gran Canaria Island is known for its party atmosphere at its busy Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas resort areas.

The popular Puerto de Cruz resort area on Tenerife Island also rocks, but to a lesser degree.

Lanzarote Island is quieter and has the most interesting natural landscape of the Canary Islands. Fuerteventura is another island for escaping the partying crowds.

La Palma, Gomera and Hierro Islands are the best for nature lovers.

All the islands are the tips of tall volcanoes with deep-sea bases.

The Pico del Teide is the icon of the Canaries. It is one of the world's tallest volcanoes.

The isolated Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are about 1300 kilometers (800 miles) south of Spain, but only about 100 kilometers (60 miles) west of Africa.

Columbus stopped at the Canaries in 1492 for supplies on his way to discovering the New World.

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