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- For the Canary Islands archipelago, there are several articles on individual islands of the group, which contain the relevant information on local attractions, restaurants, nightlife and accommodation — consider them all in one book bundle it into a mobile device (such as a laptop, tablet, smartphone or e-Reader) or print it. This article only contains overarching information that is important for the entire island group.
The Canary Islands[1] are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the southern Moroccan coast. Politically and culturally, they are an integral part of Spain. Geographically, on the other hand, they should be counted as part of the African continent and, more specifically, considered as an extension of the Atlas Mountains.
Those looking for pleasant weather in spring, autumn or even winter should not forget these islands. on Tenerife, especially in the southwest (Playa de las Americas) the weather is good almost all year round (an average temperature of about 19°C with little precipitation), on the mountain flanks it is significantly cooler, so pay attention.
Regions
The following islands make up the Canary Islands:
- El Hierro — the edge of the world
- Fuerteventura — the Mecca for windsurfers
- Gran Canaria — a real miniature continent that will captivate your heart with its vast beaches and distant white dunes
- La Gomera — the magical island, a hiker's paradise
- La Palma — the most northwestern island, differs from the other Canary Islands by the lack of mass tourism
- Lanzarote — low elevation with spectacular volcanic landscape to the west
- Tenerife — the largest and most touristic island of the canaries with the highest mountain in Spain, the volcano El Teide (3718 m)
Towns
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - the shared capital of the Canary Islands;
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife - the shared capital of the Canary Islands;
- San Cristobal de La Laguna - the historic capital of the Canary Islands;
- Playa de las Americas - the most fashionable beach destination in the south-west of Tenerife;
- Arrecife - the capital of Lanzarote.
Other destinations
- Chinijo Archipelago – a group of small islands north of Lanzarote, of which only La Graciosa is inhabited.
- Teide - volcano and highest peak in the Canary Islands.
Info
Language
Castilian Spanish is spoken on the islands.
Arrive
By plane
By boat
Travel around
By plane
By boat
By bus (and tram)
By (rental) car
To look at
The Canary Islands, marked through and through by their volcanic origin, lend themselves well to getting away from it all and relaxing. Each of the seven islands has different points of interest.
To do
- walks and hikes;
- mountain biking;
- To dive;
- Surf.
Food
Going out
Safety
all around
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