The Canary Islands

A paradise of breathtaking views, volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches and perfect climate the Canary Islands is a great tourist destination. The Islands are located just off the coast of Africa, south west of Spain. They consist of seven main islands and a bunch of smaller islets. La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and Tenerife itself belong to the province of Tenerife. Fuerteventura and Lanzarote belong to the province of Gran Canaria.

Tenerife is the largest of the seven volcanic Islands. Famous for its spectacular scenery and mild climate it has earned itself the name ' Island of Eternal Spring '.

The island’s capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is an upbeat town geared for tourism. Its port was where the Spanish civil war started. Today it is one of the busiest shipping ports in the world holding many container ships, cruise liners, jet foils and ferries. Going beyond the mega resorts you can still find tiny fishing villages, whitewashed hamlets perched on hilltops. There are even a few wild places around volcanoes and primeval forests for the adventurous traveler to explore.

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