Canary Islands (Spanish: Islas Canarias) is an archipelago of seven islands of volcanic origin in Atlantic, off the northwest coast Africa (Morocco and Western Sahara). These islands belong to Spain, and is an autonomous region of the country. The name is of Latin origin, "Insularia Canaria" means The Island of the Dogs, a name originally used only for the island of Gran Canaria.
The largest islands are of the most populous Tenerife, followed by: Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.
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Tenerife Island: is the largest island in the Canary Islands, which is known as the "island of eternal spring". In Tenerife, the weather is warm and sunny all year round with a temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius and almost no rain. Coming here, visitors will have the opportunity to conquer the 3,718m-high Pico Del Teide mountain and see the remaining craters hidden among the pristine scenery of the island. Tourists to Tenerife are most crowded from October to February every year, mainly residents of the Nordic region who come here to avoid the cold.
Fuerteventura Island: belongs to the Canary Islands, this place attracts tourists by exciting water sports activities. This beautiful island has high winds and strong waves all year round, favorable for activities such as sailing, surfing, paragliding... Fuerteventura also boasts fine white sand beaches and horned rock pillars. caused by volcanic eruptions.
Gran Canaria Island: It is a wild, peaceful place, formed from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. On the island there are fortresses hundreds of years old, which were once a protective stronghold for Las Palmas, now these fortresses have become interesting cultural attractions. For those who love climbing, adventure, adventure, the 2,000m high Pozo de las Nieves mountain is a challenge worth conquering.
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The archipelago has two airports, Tenerife South Airport and North Tenerife Airport. Tenerife South Airport (IATA: TFS, ICAO: GCTS), formerly Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport, is one of two international airports. economy on the island of Tenerife, an island in the Canary Islands. The airport is located in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona.